Many of these novels also deal with themes of loyalty and betrayal. The mafia world is all about loyalty to the family or the organization. But when love enters the picture, loyalties can be tested. In 'Mafia's Redemption', the male lead has to choose between his loyalty to the mafia and his love for the female lead, which makes for a very gripping story.
There was also 'Mafia's Captive Love'. It told a story of a woman who got caught in the world of the mafia and ended up falling in love with one of the powerful mafia men. The book was full of intense emotions and dangerous situations.
There's also 'Mafia's Forbidden Love'. In this novel, the main characters come from different sides of the mafia world. Their love is forbidden due to the rivalries and power struggles in the underworld. It's a really engaging read as they fight against all odds to be together.
One of the popular ones is 'Twisted Love' by Ana Huang. It has a great mix of mafia elements and a passionate romance. Another is 'The Ruthless Rake' which also delves into the world of the mafia while telling a romantic story. 'Gilded Cage' is also among them, with its complex characters and a love story set against the mafia backdrop.
First, create strong and complex characters. For the male lead, give him the traits of a mafia figure like being powerful, mysterious, and having a sense of danger. The female lead can be someone who is independent or gets caught up in the mafia world unexpectedly. Then, build a vivid mafia world setting, including the hierarchy, the illegal activities, and the code of honor. Develop a plot full of conflict, like rival mafia groups or the heroine being in danger from the hero's world. And of course, add plenty of romantic tension between the two main characters.
I remember 'The Mafia's Forbidden Bride' as being quite popular in 2019. It was a story about a woman who was arranged to marry a mafia leader. Their relationship started off rocky but developed into a deep and passionate love over time.
Mafia romance books often have a sense of danger. The male lead is usually a powerful and often dangerous mafia figure. There's a lot of secrecy and mystery in these stories. For example, in many of them, the heroine may not initially know the true identity of the hero. Also, there's intense passion. The forbidden nature of the relationship between a normal person and a mafia member adds to the allure and the heat of the romance.