Audiobook Review | Forever Lies (Five Families #1) by Jill Ramsower--> 3.5 Stars
SERIES: The Five Families #1
AUTHOR: Jill Ramsower
GENRE: Mafia Romance RELEASE DATE: October 3rd, 2019
Luca was heartache waiting to happen.
On the surface, he appears well-dressed and professional, but behind those impassive black irises, I can sense something dark and ruthless. He’s unlike any man I’ve come across in my life. With my wealthy upbringing, I’ve been around any number of affluent, powerful men, but Luca is different. Enigmatic. Overwhelming. He wears an air of secrecy like the latest fashion trend.
I’m not one of those girls who seeks out the bad boy—I have enough issues to deal with in my life without adding his brand of trouble. Problem is, a chance elevator malfunction put me straight in his crosshairs, and now, he won’t let me walk away. The most disturbing part—no matter how dangerous he may be, there’s a mutinous side of me that doesn’t want to run. As if I ever had a choice…
Warning: There is a scene involving attempted sexual assault that may not be suitable for readers sensitive to such topics.
⭐️ 3.5 "Secrets" Stars ⭐️
This was my first read (audiobook) by this author and I liked it. Forever Lies wasn't as dark as I was expecting for a mafia romance and took a little while to take flight plotwise, hence my rating. Otherwise, I enjoyed Alessia and Luca's relationship. Luca is dark and mysterious, holding secrets. He's so protective of Alessia, sometimes overbearing, nonetheless irresistible. The young woman is instantly intrigued by the man, but also cautious of the dominant aura he oozes. They have a certain chemistry that only evolves through the story into a deeper relationship involving steamy encounters. The narration of the audiobook was so great and kept me invested in the story. I'm intrigued about the next book, so hopefully I'll find some time soon to read Never Truth.
Within a year of self-publishing her first book, Jill Ramsower quit her job as an attorney and dedicated her days to churning out romantic adventures. She likes to think of her books as contemporary romance with a touch of fantasy—at its core, her writing is about the connection between two people. Sometimes that connection involves a little magic…
With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.
Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.
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