Welcome to my “7 Books with Extremely Possessive Obsessed and Jealous Heroes” post! These books take readers on an exhilarating journey where love and desire border on obsession. Many popular males leads in romance fulfill this requirement, and I’ve mentioned multiple repeatedly in the past. So for this list, I want to give some new recommendations.
If you’re intrigued by stories that explore the darker side of romance and the complex dynamics of possessive relationships, you’re in for a treat. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster ride of emotions as we explore seven captivating books that will leave you breathless and craving for more.
Books with Extremely Possessive Obsessed and Jealous Heroes:
The Sweetest Oblivion by Danielle Lori

She’s a romantic at heart, living in the most unromantic of worlds . . .
Nicknamed Sweet Abelli for her docile nature, Elena smiles on cue and has a charming response for everything. She’s the favored daughter, the perfect mafia principessa . . . or was. Now, all she can see in the mirror’s reflection is blood staining her hands like crimson paint.
They say first impressions are everything . . .
In the murky waters of New York’s underworld, Elena’s sister is arranged to marry Nicolas Russo. A made man, a boss, a cheat—even measured against mafia standards. His reputation stretches far and wide and is darker than his black suits and ties.
After his and Elena’s first encounter ends with an accidental glare on her part, she realizes he’s just as rude as he is handsome. She doesn’t like the man or anything he stands for, though that doesn’t stop her heart from pattering like rain against glass when he’s near, nor the shiver that ghosts down her spine at the sound of his voice.
And he’s always near.
Telling her what to do.
Making her feel hotter than any future brother-in-law should.
Elena may be the Sweet Abelli on the outside, but she’s beginning to learn she has a taste for the darkness, for rough hands, cigarettes, and whiskey-colored eyes.
Having already escaped one scandal, however, she can hardly afford to be swept up in another. Besides, even if he were hers, everyone knows you don’t fall in love with a Made Man . . . right?
This is a standalone forbidden romance (with plenty of steam and angst.)
A mafia angsty enemies-to-lovers romance with a jealous and possessive MMC and the forbidden romance trope. May or may not have set someone on fire after they groped the FMC. Also has a lot of smut!
Twisted Love by Ana Huang

Grumpy MMC x Sunshine FMC. Though a little bit too cliche for my taste, feel like I would’ve enjoyed it a lot more if I read it in high school. The MMC is also unrealistically capable so be warned. It’s one of those “she melts his iceberg heart” stories, and the MMC was a womanizer before getting with the FMC. Has a lot of possessive and jealous scenes involved especially with the FMC’s ex, so that’s something to look forward to for you guys.
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison

Really enjoyed this book! Definitely recommend it for people who love dragon MMCs (like me). A lot of jealous and possessive scenes for people to enjoy.
Coerce Candice by M. Wright

The MMC is through and through an antihero in this dark romance novel. Its more mature content (violence, sex) is recommended for people who are feeling for dark romance.
Deviant King by Rina Kent

Although this book has a really cliche dynamic between the shy and innocent FMC and the alpha and possessive MMC that takes care of her, what I approve of about this book is that the guy is not an asshole. He cares for her and doesn’t become as toxic with his possessiveness.
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan

Very unique MMC for this trope – the MMC is possessive but he is also the sweet and innocent one.
Stolen Touches Neva Altaj

A series of mafia romances (each one is a standalone). The MMC is so possessive it’s almost comedic. In this book, it ended up being if she moves to a different floor of the same building the FMC has to phone the MMC. She does that every 30 minutes at intervals because he can’t bear to be without her.