There's 'Mafia Queens of Mumbai' which, while not exactly the same as your novel, has strong female characters in a criminal underworld context. It shows how women can be powerful players in such a world. Then there's 'The Cartel' series which is more about drug cartels but still has that criminal organization feel that might be comparable to the mafia aspect in your novel.
Some people might consider 'Boardwalk Empire' - based on the TV show of the same name - as a related read. It's set in a time when organized crime was rife and has a lot of the same elements of power struggles, secrets, and family - or at least group - loyalty that could be similar to what you might expect in'my mysterious mafia mommy novel'.
One possible theme could be family loyalty. In a mafia context, family often plays a crucial role, and a'mafia mommy' would likely be involved in protecting or guiding her family within the dangerous mafia world. Another theme might be secrecy. Given the mysterious nature, there could be many secrets she is hiding, either from her family, enemies, or both.
Sure. 'The Secret Life of Bees' has a touch of mystery in it. It's about a young girl's journey and the secrets she uncovers in a new place.
One similar novel could be 'The Secret Husband'. It also has elements of mystery surrounding the male lead.
I'm not sure of an exact similar novel. But books like 'Little Women' also focus on strong female characters within a family context.
Hey, I highly recommend the novel,"Two-bellied Treasures: President, You Look Like My Daddy." Just like 'Mommy, My Daddy Is So Handsome', this novel was also a modern romance and urban life genre. The storyline was also very similar. The female lead returned with a pair of cute children. The son was mature and steady, and the daughter was lively and cute. They both liked to find men to matchmake her. The relationship between the male lead and the female lead was also very similar. It was the ex-boyfriend who betrayed the female lead. Later, the male lead met the female lead and the cute children and developed a romantic relationship. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~😗
Well, from what I know, 'The Force' by Don Winslow also came out in 2016 and can be considered in the realm of mafia - related fiction. It tells the story of a corrupt cop who gets involved with the wrong crowd, including mafia - type figures, and the consequences that follow. The book is really good at showing the seedy underbelly of the criminal world.
I'm not sure about the exact similar novels. But you can try to search on some popular Chinese novel platforms like Qidian or Jinjiang Literature City, using keywords like'mysterious relationship' or 'bad - tempered male lead' to find relevant ones.
Sure. 'The Godfather' by Mario Puzo is a classic. It delves deep into the Corleone family's mafia world, with complex characters and a gripping plot. Another one is 'Gomorrah' by Roberto Saviano. It gives a real - life - inspired fictional account of the Neapolitan mafia.
Sure. 'The Tycoon's Unexpected Bride' has a similar theme where there are unexpected relationships and the world of the rich. Another one could be 'The Billionaire's Secret Wife' which also involves secrets and the wealthy lifestyle. And 'The Mysterious Tycoon's Love Affair' might be of interest as it has elements of mystery and a powerful tycoon.
One similar novel could be 'The Ruthless CEO's Contract Wife'. It also has elements of a somewhat complex relationship between the main characters at the start, much like in 'My Mysterious Husband Is So Bad Novel'.