Dark romance books like Anora (with an unexpected henchman protector/russian gopnik MMC like Igor)

I can't crosspost here but the vibes from these pics https://www.reddit.com/u/_sonataxx/s/biSICqCQEq Loveeedd it! It has that Dark romance book vibes— it is dark romance but the vibes from the movie is 💯

As a henchman, Igor is initially portrayed as a tool of control, tasked by Vanya's influential family to dissolve Vanya's impulsive marriage to Ani.

Anyways I love the characters from this movie, surprisingly Igor— looking for a similar plot and MMC just like him. Something that has that silent protector vibes. A comment says, at first he's the typical Russian mafia tough guy or "Gopnik" a character called him. But really is a big shy teddy bear once we get to know him.

Igor is the henchman and a surprising protector to Ani. During the movie he’s caught between following orders and doing what feels right, often showing compassion and a sense of duty to protect those who need it.

TY in advance for the recs!