Roses and Champagne has similar characterization! Very different plot despite keeping the mafia theme though, so you’ll see a different development lol. I recommend giving it a try :)
oh hell naw dawg you did not recommend that shitshow of a story in comparison to this :/
Ey man it’s a fun read, toxic relationship notwithstanding :/ OP liked masculine and gruff, that work also has masculine and gruff. OP likes actions over words, that work also prioritizes actions over words. No more, no less—I just gave something that fit their criteria.
Here to once again recommend Mania. Nothing scratches that itch like this one does. Not the same story or even vibe but it’s one of the best with that push and pull feels. The two MCs are well developed and no one is a stereotype.
My fav kind of romance. When both are kinda masculine and gruff! The care for each other is shown in their actions and not words. Story is well written. Anyone have recommendations like this one?