Books like 'Taken by the Kingpin'
Readers who enjoyed Taken by the Kingpin by Winter Sloane also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary dark romance paranormal fantasy mafia second chances curvy heroine alpha male monsters
-
The Edge of Promise by T.S. Joyce
Rated: 4.78 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsHell has felt like home lately to Naomi Dunbar, but her Maker is about to change everything. She has a secret crush on the man with the glowing gold eyes who saved her life, and gave her the gift of the wolf, but he is distant, and getting quieter by the day. The handsome, dominant Alpha is focused on healing her from the inside out, but it seems like it’s draining him to do it... -
![Dark Song by Christine Feehan]()
Dark Song by Christine Feehan
Two Carpathians find hope in the bond that ties their souls in this passionate novel in Christine Feehan’s #1 New York Times bestselling series. Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone... -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links / Remove ads -
![Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis]()
Twisted Devil by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.68 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Royal Bastards MC is mine. My club. My family. My salvation. And I will do anything to protect it. I'm brutal. Crazy. Ruthless. And I won't apologize for it. I never believed I would love anything as much as being SAA and taking the Devil's Ride. Becoming a Reaper and patching in with the RBMC were the best decisions I ever made. Until I met Nylah. The feisty nurse owns my black soul... -
![Santa Biker by Nikki Landis]()
Santa Biker by Nikki Landis
Diablo:. I’m a savage and a killer. A man with nothing to lose. As the cleaner for the Royal Bastards, I do the dirty work for the club. When I’m called in, it’s my job to ensure nothing is left behind. But it’s the blood that speaks to me, revealing hidden secrets and exposing the truth. Blood contains all the agony of my past, and I can’t escape it...Categorized as:
alpha male paranormal bikers dark christmas single-mother age difference contemporary -
-
![On The Edge by K.G. Reuss]()
On The Edge by K.G. Reuss
It’s not the fall that hurts. It’s the sudden stop. I shouldn’t be attending funerals for those I love, and I shouldn’t be wondering if I’m next. This new world is crueler than the last. With my horsemen slowly slipping away, I’m left with a numbness I’m not sure how to navigate... -
![Violent Bones by Nikki Landis]()
Violent Bones by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA Royal Bastards MC / Royal Harlots Crossover. Bones:. Violence is a normal part of my life. I’ve lived it, one way or another, since the day I enlisted. In the Corps, they called me Ace. A sharpshooter, I never missed. But after I retired, I felt restless, searching for meaning until I found Hope’s Refuge. Mercy took a chance on a cocky Marine... -
![The Devil's Masquerade: The Remedy by Jennifer Loren]()
The Devil's Masquerade: The Remedy by Jennifer Loren
Nick Jayzon is now a Savage, a part of Asmodeus’s army. Kayla has been threatened, cornered and tempted to run and hide, leaving her true love to fight on his own and be forever under the control of the greed hungry devil. However, she meets a mysterious ally that she never knew she had until she needed her the most and that ally encourages Kayla, to stay and to fight... -
![Devil's Ride by Nikki Landis]()
Devil's Ride by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsI've always been a selfish bastard. As president of the RBMC I've learned how to live and ride hard. I take life one day at a time, never looking back at my past. But I've got a dark and deadly secret. One that could ruin any chance I have with the one woman who owns my black soul. Trish Holloway. She's been my weakness since the day we met... -
![King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley]()
King of None by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
The Ancients are free, and all bets are off. With the rise of the primordial creators of Under everything has changed. Our world is no longer the same, and neither is Aon. I learned his dark secret the moment the sun peeked over the horizon for the first time in thousands of years. Every king and queen in Under used to be human—even Edu. But not Aon... -
![Salvation by Raven Dark, Petra J. Knox]()
Salvation by Raven Dark, Petra J. Knox
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWar is at hand. .. Revolution is coming! Our heroes and violet-haired heroine find themselves torn apart in the darkest time the Legion has ever faced... -
![Lord of Vengeance by Piper Stone]()
Lord of Vengeance by Piper Stone
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe's a monster wrapped in opulence and style. And I became the target of his obsession. I was used to dangerous men, the kind nightmares were made of. Cruel and heartless. Cunning and merciless. I'd seen it all as the sheriff of a small resort town in Alaska. But nothing had prepared me for the brutality and death erupting in my jurisdiction because of him... -
![Bewitching Her Monsters by Yve Vale]()
Bewitching Her Monsters by Yve Vale
A werewolf, a gargoyle, a phoenix, and a demon walk into the bar…. Yeah, it sounds like a set-up to a bad joke. But this is my life, and it just got weird. Jade :. As a hopeless romance author, I go out to a local bar, looking for something to cure my writer’s block. When I discover four of the hottest guys I’ve ever seen in real life, this forty-year-old homebody finds all the inspiration I need...Categorized as:
monsters curvy heroine alpha male fated-mates from hate to love dark forced proximity reverse harem -
![Viciously Mine by Nikki Landis]()
Viciously Mine by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA dual perspective mc romance from twin brothers Rael & Chrome. Chrome:. Everything is finally falling into place. I’ve reunited with my twin. The woman I love has become my wife. And to top it off? I’m now patched into the RBMC in Tonopah. With my ol’ lady Cameron, I move to Nevada to start our new life together... -
![Dirty Flowers by Kenya Wright]()
Dirty Flowers by Kenya Wright
As Emily and Kazimir navigate parenthood, darkness emerges to shatter their peace. The unspeakable has occurred, triggering the Lion to roar. Yet, when one thinks that the Lion and Mouse could never come back from the horror, they are empowered by not only their love, but also the undying support of their friends and family, who are just as dangerous and willing to shed blood to protect them... -
-
![When Sinners Kneel by R. Scarlett]()
When Sinners Kneel by R. Scarlett
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsHell is empty, and all the devils are here. Lex Harvey came to The Pit to find her missing friend. Someone who fights there must have the answers she’s seeking. Instead, she found him. The damage inside her matches the darkness inside him. She’s only eighteen, but the feelings she has for him are as old as time. Beau Knight should have ruled New York... -
![Debts and Diamonds by Bea Paige]()
Debts and Diamonds by Bea Paige
Arden, Lorcan and Carrick are the men everyone fears. .. They are known as the Deana-dhe. Dealing in debts, they steal information and they manipulate. To them I am Cyn. I’m their original sin. The mute girl they never wanted to be drawn to. The girl who put a spell on them, who became their cailleach. You see, I’m a modern day witch, skilled in the art of alchemy...Categorized as:
alpha male mafia from hate to love reverse harem dark cruel hero contemporary new adult -
![The Devil's Masquerade: The Poison by Jennifer Loren]()
The Devil's Masquerade: The Poison by Jennifer Loren
Nick Jayzon has battled many enemies, and has defeated them all. But now he faces the ultimate evil. A brutal Savage of his own blood who will stop at nothing to control him, to Poison Nick, and to harden his heart forever. Many have tried to stop Asmodeus and many have died in the process. But now, he will try, and he isn't coming alone. They won't all survive... -
![Siren by Measha Stone]()
Siren by Measha Stone
My father demands I give up my dreams to follow the path he’s set for me, but I want more. And I won’t settle. In exchange for a small favor, my aunt helps get me started on a new path. My path. But I should have known life isn’t that easy. One of my father’s most trusted men catches up with me, and he’s brought a friend... -
![Hawk by Patricia A. Rasey]()
Hawk by Patricia A. Rasey
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKaleb “Hawk” Tepes, as president of the Sons of Sangue and descendant of Vlad III, needs to keep his head focused on club business. Trouble is someone wants to divest him of it for a crime he committed against his vampire predecessors. He can’t afford distractions, especially those that come in the form of a five-foot-two sprite named Suzi, who once belonged to his nephew... -
![Dangerous As Sin by J.L. Beck, L.K. Shaw]()
Dangerous As Sin by J.L. Beck, L.K. Shaw
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWhen you love a villain, do you become one too? In a world of black and white, the gray in between just got more inviting. Laws are easily broken when you know how to bend them to your will, and so are we at the hands of these dangerous as sin men...Categorized as:
mafia dark from hate to love contemporary paranormal anthologies fantasy length-epic -
![The Pact: Paranormal Romance by Delta James]()
The Pact: Paranormal Romance by Delta James
Gavan Drummond is the most powerful man in Scotland, he is neither pure nor innocent. Can I trust him to save my company? My family has been making single malt whiskey for centuries and has a world-renowned reputation. A rival has been trying to put us out of business and acquire both our distilling methods and our land... -
![Brutal Kings I Complete Series by Mya Grey]()
Brutal Kings I Complete Series by Mya Grey
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIf you like twisted, forbidden love, dark mafia collection, enemies to lovers dark romance series. You'll love this sizzling hot story of Dario & Nikki with more than 100k ++ words in a complete box set collection. The main character is a villain. If you’re looking for redemption, enemies-to-lovers, and a bad guy and good girl dark romance, you will find it on these pages. Book 1, Owned...Categorized as:
mafia alpha male single-father from hate to love suspense forced proximity dual-pov dark -
![Manic Mayhem: An RBMC Crossover (Royal Bastards MC: Tonopah, NV) by Nikki Landis]()
Manic Mayhem: An RBMC Crossover (Royal Bastards MC: Tonopah, NV) by Nikki Landis
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsForbidden love. Betrayal. Vengeance. And a devil who'll do anything to possess his angel. Manic:. When a vicious threat is made against mob boss Alaric Huber's granddaughter, my club is assigned the task of keeping Bianca alive. Specifically, me. There's just one tiny problem with that—actually, two... -
![One Fateful Night Bleeding Hearts, #2 by Michelle B.]()
One Fateful Night Bleeding Hearts, #2 by Michelle B.
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAMAZON TOP 30 BEST SELLER! He was everything my mom neglected to warn me about, and I was everything he hated about his mother. I spent one reckless, lust filled night in the back of a man’s SUV in the alley behind my job on a whim. A revenge tryst in retaliation against my husband for his brutal sins against me turned into more as the hours passed between us. Months later, we met again... -
-
![Claiming the Beast by Holly Roberds]()
Claiming the Beast by Holly Roberds
I’ll claw down the walls around her heart, if it’s the last thing I do. My angel of death succeeded in killing me, but I didn’t count on her bringing me back to life. My resurrection unleashed every monster and god ever slain by the Blade of Bane, including my immortal enemy...Categorized as:
monsters forced proximity fantasy dark contemporary vampires shapeshifters paranormal -
![Ouija by Emmaleigh Loader]()
Ouija by Emmaleigh Loader
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAva:. Kidnapped by a serial killer with an affinity for pain and madness. Lost to a world created by a sick and twisted monster. I died there, in the belly of the beast. But as the Fates willed it, I came back to life. Now I’m under the King’s Wolves protection, fighting to determine what is real and what are broken delusions. Hunted by the man who thought that he had killed me... -
![Reign of Hellfire: Why choose, dark romance by N. Owens]()
Reign of Hellfire: Why choose, dark romance by N. Owens
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsReady of not, here we come. We survived the Trials. Kinda. But the battle isn’t over yet. Things get a little dicey for a moment but when nightmares from my past join the fray, I know this battle might just be a war. Now my new men and I must figure out a way to get ahead of the game and fast. Because the remaining heads of the Hellfire Society aren’t letting up... -
![Riot by R.K. Pierce]()
Riot by R.K. Pierce
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter a breakup with my ex nearly tore our band apart, I swore I'd never date another musician. Who has time for romance when they're on their first nationwide tour anyway? However, that all changes when I find myself swooning for the guitar players of Rhage, the masked metal band we're opening for... -
![Monsters and Mistletoe by Cassia Briar, Salem Cross]()
Monsters and Mistletoe by Cassia Briar, Salem Cross
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHot chocolate, snowflakes, jingling bells, and… monsters? That’s what Christmas has in store for you this year! Add a little spice to your holiday festivities by diving into this collection of monster-loving heroines who find love in the most unusual of places. Featuring new, original stories by:. Harpie Alexa - USA Today Best Selling Author. Cassia Briar. Cara Bryant. Rachel Callahan. J. E... -
![Nest of Thieves by Rory Miles]()
Nest of Thieves by Rory Miles
Who doesn’t love a bad guy? My family is certain I’ll settle with a boring, law-abiding pack before I graduate from Omega University, but I have other plans. Dangerous ones that break laws, but what’s life without a little risk? With a little practice, my sticky fingers turn to skilled pickpocketing and I discover who I’m truly meant to be: a thief... -
![Nightbird by Fawn Bailey]()
Nightbird by Fawn Bailey
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe final book of the Gilded Cage series, a dark romance that will floor you. .. Mafia kingpins have never been more dominant, delicious and oh-so-bad. You don't need to know my name, because I'll never let you use it. I am your Master. I am your Sir. I am your owner. I am going to destroy you. And you will cry for more. .. You never saw me coming. You never thought I'd get her... -
![Claimed by the Creature by Sarah Spade]()
Claimed by the Creature by Sarah Spade
I’m used to getting all sorts of fan mail — but a spellbook? After an in incident on tour leaves me cooped up in my penthouse apartment, on vocal rest for the unforeseen future, with only my grumpy pet cat for company, I’m desperate for a distraction. At my manager’s suggestion, I do something I haven’t done in ages: I go through my fan mail... -
![Cruelly Bitten by Lexi C. Foss]()
Cruelly Bitten by Lexi C. Foss
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOnce upon a time, humankind ruled the world while lycans and vampires lived in secret. This is no longer that time. Ismerelda:. The male I’m forever bonded to is now a monster. A cruel beast. A vampire without remorse and no memories of our previous existence together. He has no idea who I am. What I mean to him. Who we used to be together. But I’m not giving up. He will remember me... -
-
![Captured by the Dark Commander by Ellie Pond]()
Captured by the Dark Commander by Ellie Pond
Four hearts, one destiny. As a merman commander, my responsibilities are protect my people and follow the council's orders. Despite my rank, I’ve never been good at following orders. When we discover Annabelle Portsmouth has the gene we’re looking for, I know we need her. It’s a rare trait that gives her the potential to become a mermaid. But after one look at her, I’d want her even without it...Categorized as:
alpha male monsters fantasy paranormal shapeshifters contemporary grumpy sunshine anal sex -
![His Darkest Desire by Tiffany Roberts]()
His Darkest Desire by Tiffany Roberts
A cursed goblin sorcerer. The human female he’s waited an eternity for. A secret that could tear them apart. A quaint cottage in a Scottish forest seemed the perfect place for Kinsley to start anew. But when a tragic accident leaves her isolated and dying, her new life is over before ever beginning. Until a dark, mysterious being emerges from the night gloom and offers to save her—for a price... -
![Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett]()
Del Diablo by Natalie Bennett
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFilthy. Clandestine. Unorthodox. Stygian Isle was born from the brilliant mind of an abominable man. The Alistair patriarch and sovereign of the nonconformist crafted a peaceful refuge for those unashamedly wicked. From his creation came a secret society of filthy heretics. Carnal sin and mayhem fuel their religion. Sex and death drench their doctrine... -
![Zodiac Monsters by Leann Belle]()
Zodiac Monsters by Leann Belle
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat are brothers for, if not completely ruining each other's lives? Two months at Graves Academy, and my life is a mess. The people who I thought I could trust are monsters, and those who I thought were monsters, well. .. I was right. Even when I do my best to distance myself from these dangerous men, the push and pull of the stars keeps us tied together...Categorized as:
curvy heroine alpha male monsters vampires fantasy reverse harem somnophilia friends to lovers -
![Zodiac Hybrids by Leann Belle]()
Zodiac Hybrids by Leann Belle
Be careful when you wish upon the stars, Baby Doll. All I wanted was to go to a good college and finally get my life started. Maybe meet someone, get my degree, do something I'm passionate about...Categorized as:
monsters curvy heroine alpha male paranormal dark reverse harem from hate to love age difference -
![First Light by Liz Kerin]()
First Light by Liz Kerin
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFirst Light, the riveting sequel to Liz Kerin’s Night's Edge, is about seizing a brighter future by confronting the shadows of our past. “I came all this way to watch you burn. ”. It's been nine months since the catastrophe in Tucson sent Mia fleeing from her home... -
![Vera and the Vegas V: The Complete Duet by Sarah Blue, Ashley Bennett]()
Vera and the Vegas V: The Complete Duet by Sarah Blue, Ashley Bennett
Part One. Vera Hastings resents her designation as an Omega and has spent most of her life fighting against the things that come along with it. After multiple encounters with Alpahs that just want to take advantage of her, she's almost given up on her biological need to bond. That is, until fate steps in and Vera is traded to the Las Vegas Mystics women's soccer team... -
![My Heart Still Beats by Helen Hardt]()
My Heart Still Beats by Helen Hardt
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Helen Hardt comes a deeply emotional tale of being lost, until light—and love—brings you back to shore…. Some days I can almost see the person I used to be. See the version of myself that felt joy, even passion. But she's gone. .. just out of reach...Categorized as:
second chances alpha male super rich hero abuse fantasy paranormal contemporary dark -
![Scary & Bright by Ava Hall]()
Scary & Bright by Ava Hall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsBe good for goodness’ sake…. My name is Holly Nash. And I hate Christmas. Okay, so maybe I just hate retail work… and the general public… and feelings, but I don’t think I deserve a spot on the Naughty List for it. I certainly don’t deserve to be hand-selected as a holiday sacrifice either, but apparently, Christmas cheer isn’t the only thing keeping Santa’s magic going... -
![The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter]()
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 62 ratingsAngela Carter was a storytelling sorceress, the literary godmother of Neil Gaiman, David Mitchell, Audrey Niffenegger, J. K. Rowling, Kelly Link, and other contemporary masters of supernatural fiction... -
-
![No Redemption by Alexis Winter]()
No Redemption by Alexis Winter
“It’s not the big bad wolf you need to be afraid of kitten; it’s the devil in disguise that you sleep next to. ”. She thinks she’s found the perfect husband—the one in a million who isn’t like the rest. .. my best friend Dane Ashford. He would never betray her. He would never lie or cheat on her. He loves her...Categorized as:
alpha male mafia from hate to love dark contemporary love triangle bad boys new adult -
![Loyal Vows by Ketley Allison]()
Loyal Vows by Ketley Allison
I thought I knew evil. I thought I knew love. But here, locked within the rotting walls of an abandoned manor, something much darker unfurls—something that makes my previous life seem like a childhood fairy tale. Morgan, Rio, Xavier. Each one a jagged puzzle piece that somehow fits perfectly into my shattered life. Rossi... -
![No Such King by Coralee June]()
No Such King by Coralee June
A puppet, a prince, and a playboy. One arranged marriage. Three men I must keep at arm's length. Prince August is arrogant, toxic, and viscous. I want nothing to do with the man that was once my best friend. I fled this kingdom four years ago, planning to never return. But the king is dead. The kingdom is in chaos. And I’m trapped in an arranged marriage I want no part of... -
![Mack by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff]()
Mack by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff, Comes the New Standalone Story of Mack from the King Trilogy. "THEY THINK KING IS EVIL, BUT HE'S GOT NOTHING ON ME. " -Mack. MY NAME IS MACK. And if I play my cards right, I will soon be dead. Permanently. Not even my powerful twin brother will be able to resurrect me. A good thing. Because a man like me has no business living... -
![Wanting Joycelyn by Kylee K. Yount, Kyle Kay]()
Wanting Joycelyn by Kylee K. Yount, Kyle Kay
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAlpha Lennox Hall has been waiting for a shewolf to interest him. When he meets Jocelyn he senses she is different. His immediate attraction to her is completely one sided. Her fear of the big bad alpha keeps Jocelyn from seeing his attraction to her. She thinks his over protective attitude is because she's weak and doesn't want her to interact with his pack...Categorized as:
alpha male paranormal werewolves contemporary virgin heroine fantasy dark possessive hero -
![Between Faith and Fear by J.A. Dennam]()
Between Faith and Fear by J.A. Dennam
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTESTING THE LIMITS. Melanie Parker's life takes a gut-wrenching turn when she wakes up in a crumbling, unfamiliar environment. Even worse, her small child is in the arms of a certifiable killer, but Rena Hellberg isn't the only immediate threat. Melanie's abductor lurks in the shadows, a quiet, hooded stranger who's calling the shots...
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
