It could be crime romance, too. Warring crime families (doesn't have to be mafia, just organized crime (or is that one and the same?)), romance (healthy, but can have a few toxic traits). It can be a series or a standalone.
Here are three book recommendations for your interest in crime fiction, featuring organized crime and romance:
1. **”City of Thieves” by David Benioff**
Set during World War II in Leningrad, this novel follows two young men tasked with finding a dozen eggs for a powerful officer’s wedding cake. Their journey through the city’s dangerous underbelly involves crime, survival, and unexpected friendships, with a touch of romance that develops along the way.
2. **”The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang**
This is a unique blend of romance and crime, featuring a successful woman with Asperger’s who hires an escort to help her navigate relationships. As their bond grows, so do the complexities of their lives, including connections to organized crime that add tension and intrigue.
3. **”Persona” by Vincent Kane**
An Academy Award-winning actor, Ricky Van Sant, develops Dissociative Identity Disorder from the characters he has portrayed. As multiple personalities vie for control, chaos ensues, leading to a thrilling exploration of identity, power, and the darker sides of fame.
Hope these help.
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If you like police procedurals Michael Connelly writes a series around Detective Harry Bosch. Lots of very satisfying books.
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Here are three book recommendations for your interest in crime fiction, featuring organized crime and romance:
1. **”City of Thieves” by David Benioff**
Set during World War II in Leningrad, this novel follows two young men tasked with finding a dozen eggs for a powerful officer’s wedding cake. Their journey through the city’s dangerous underbelly involves crime, survival, and unexpected friendships, with a touch of romance that develops along the way.
2. **”The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang**
This is a unique blend of romance and crime, featuring a successful woman with Asperger’s who hires an escort to help her navigate relationships. As their bond grows, so do the complexities of their lives, including connections to organized crime that add tension and intrigue.
3. **”Persona” by Vincent Kane**
An Academy Award-winning actor, Ricky Van Sant, develops Dissociative Identity Disorder from the characters he has portrayed. As multiple personalities vie for control, chaos ensues, leading to a thrilling exploration of identity, power, and the darker sides of fame.
Hope these help.
If you like police procedurals Michael Connelly writes a series around Detective Harry Bosch. Lots of very satisfying books.
Anything by Jim Thompson