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Blood Always

The Five Families, Book 3

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By: Jill Ramsower
Narrated by: Jo Raylan, Jason Clarke
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#1 Bestseller in Organized Crime!

Maria

The first time I met my fiancé, I put him in a chokehold.

I wanted nothing to do with the man whose family tore my life to pieces.

Matteo De Luca was vicious claws sheathed in refinement and class.

He saw my untamed independence as a challenge.

I saw his alluring authority as a threat.

The worst part? I wanted to experience whatever it was Matteo had to offer, and I hated myself for it.

I wanted to launch myself at him.

To kiss him. To kill him.

To end the debilitating torture of the unknown.

The moment our paths collided, our lives were altered irrevocably.

Taking us from enemies allied by a strategic marriage to something dark and consuming.

Something that tasted like obsession.

What to know about Blood Always:

-Mafia arranged marriage

-Enemies to lovers

-Badass FMC

-Who hurt you?

-Jealous/possessive MMC

-Unexpected pregnancy

-Has an HEA

-Can be read as a standalone

-Dual POV

-Content warnings listed on my website

A Note from the Author: For those of you who are new to me, I write what I'd call "mafia lite." My heroes are hardened criminals with soft spots for their heroines. There may be violence and cruelty in my books, but never between the main characters. Enjoy!

©2020 Jill Ramsower (P)2020 Jill Ramsower Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Romantic Suspense Suspense Marriage Mafia
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This is book 3, and as good as book 1. A business arrangement between Maria and Matteo, develops into much more.

Beautifully narrated, well written, well crafted creating a tantalizing tempestuous tale. Jo Raylan inserts such tension and drama into her character.

If you enjoyed this book, you may like Killian by Natasha Knight or Wicked Beautiful by G T Geisinger (the whole series is excellent).

Married to the Mob

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What a rollercoaster! If I enjoyed the first book of the series, this one was even better. Sometimes hard because it deals with tough subjects–tougher than the first one–sometimes almost romcom material, but always with deep emotions going through. This book sinks its claws into your heart and you have a tough time getting it out.

I really enjoy this author’s writing style. The images are evocative, the words strangely poetic. In the mouth of the narrators–both excellent–they become even stronger. The female narrator gave a sarcastic voice to Maria, who’s a badass woman with deep scars, and the male narrator exuded sexiness and power for Matteo’s voice. The combination of the two was perfect.

As for the story, it follows some of the subplots started in the first book–probably continued in book 2–to bring a satisfying conclusion, and to offer more politics of the mafia world. And we get Maria’s story, which is both beautiful and heartwrenching. I wanted to hug her the whole time. And she probably would have killed me.

I highly recommend the whole series, and it’s an author I’m gonna follow seriously.

This book sinks its claws into your heart

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so anyone who knows.me knows I rave about this series, especially this book! it was amazing, and the narrators were perfect!
I loved hearing this story come to life 🔥

Just Amazing 🖤

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Finally ending book 3 in The Five Families-serie.
The big sister Maria Genovese a maffia-daughter who agree to an arranged marriage, secrets, revenge. They are getting bettet by each book.
Jill say this serie are a standalone, but I would recommened to listen/read all three of them.

Great job Jo Raylan and Jason Clarke.

To Jill - Thank you for letting me win this book. I didn’t know you exited before.

I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

Maria and Matteo! Wow Wow Wow

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Mafia romance is one of my favorites, and this series by Jill Ramsower has climbed to the top of my list! Each book is better than the last, letting us get to know the intricacies of the families and enjoy their stories. We get Maria's story now. Set up for an arranged marriage to Matteo, she is emotion free and in it for her family. Or is she? The chemistry is evident and Matteo is everything she fears he would be. These two have walls to break down, and stereotypes to refute. But the romance is not the only part of this story that had me engaged. The families are at war, and some of the reasons come to light. It's action packed and at times will make you cringe. Ramsower has a talent for romantic suspense that has me hooked on these families and I can't wait to see what she has in store next.

The choice of narration is spot on for this installment. Jo Raylan is one of my favorites and she nails Maria. She gives her attitude and strength, but that underlying vulnerability that lets us know she is human. She is a perfect match for this one. Jason Clarke falls into character as Matteo. He has the alpha male protectiveness and listening to his tough exterior can make you shiver. Then in the next breath, his tenderness is stunning. It's a fabulous performance by both.

Mafia suspense at it's best!

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