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Blood Always

The Five Families, Book 3

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Blood Always

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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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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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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Book 3 of The Five Families series more than exceeded my expectations. I was so excited for Maria's story. It's not often you get a made woman in your mafia stories and she is one badass queen. Matteo is mob boss perfection. Powerful, demanding, and sexy as sin. Watching them clash and deny their attraction made for one hell of an explosive unification when it finally came. This was my favorite book of the series so far. Everything you need from a dark arranged marriage romance and then some. Narration was excellent. Jason Clarke never disappoints and Jo Raylan really brought Maria to life.

Mafia perfection!

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This will keep you awake and pacing. It’s an even better wake up than a coffee. The suspense threaded through this book is intense. The same can be said for the characters chemistry it is completely off the charts. If you are looking for a fantastic listen which will have you desperate for more this is the one for you

Wow

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