Books like Dangerous lady by Martina Cole

A thrilling tale of three unlikely strangers: a gangster, a street child, and a middle-class family who will be forever changed by a chance meeting in a Manila neighborhood.

Syn has kept his side hustle as a mercenary a secret from the Black Dagger Brotherhood. When he takes another hit job, he not only crosses the path of the vampire race’s new enemy, but also that of a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Jo Early has no idea what her true nature is, and when a mysterious man appears out of the darkness, she is torn between their erotic connection and the sense that something is very wrong. Fate anointed Butch O’Neal as the Dhestroyer, the fulfiller of the prophecy that foresees the end of the Omega. As the war with the Lessening Society comes to a head, Butch gets an unexpected ally in Syn. But can he trust the male—or is the warrior with the bad past a deadly complication? With time running out, Jo gets swept up in the fighting and must join with Syn and the Brotherhood against true evil. In the end, will love true prevail…or was the prophecy wrong all along?

The Bailey brothers, Peter and Daniel, dominate London’s East End from the late 1970s, ruling a ruthless gang that shrouds its family in violence and loyalty. When their sons join the business, the stakes rise—until a tragedy forces Tania to choose a perilous path to survive.

A World War II-era historical thriller set in Arkansas, following veteran Bob Lee Swagger as he confronts gangsters and criminals.

Patrick Kelly is a hard man - the most feared in London. His one soft spot is his daughter Mandy. When Mandy falls prey to the sadistic rapist nicknamed the Grantley Ripper, Kelly wants revenge, with or without police help. DI Kat Burrows is the one who must risk everything to solve the case.

Briony Cavanagh ran a string of the most notorious brothels in the East End, patronised by peers and politicians - even royalty, some said. Only Briony knew what went on behind those closed doors and she never opened her mouth unless she stood to benefit.

Betrayal follows Aiden O'Hara, head of a powerful family, and Jade Dixon, his trusted ally, as they navigate loyalty, danger, and the thin line between protection and betrayal.

A first‑time thriller that spins a tense love triangle, in which a mother’s obsessive bid to keep her son with her threatens the life of the woman he loves.