She is the heir to a forbidden fortune. He is the only son of a mafia family.And the love they’ve kept hidden for years is about to be unleashed.“Though this is the third book of a series, don’t let that daunt you at all. This really can be read as a standalone and is truly a good way to introduce yourself to the beautiful prose and unique storytelling of Ms. Samuels. The characters and plot are … characters and plot are rich and complex, and both loyal followers and new readers alike will be equally thrilled with this book.”
His vengeance written in blood.
With the criminal underworld hot on their tail, Sal Raniero hid his true love, Iris Nakamura, far away from the violence. With her narrowly escaping their crosshairs, he manipulated the system to work in their favor, but with his father arranging his marriage to another woman, Sal and Iris are quickly running out of time.
The invitations are sent. The cake is ordered. The gown is fit.
The couple is mismatched, flawed from the beginning.
And someone is bound to be hurt.
In the third book of a Tomb of Ashen Tears, choice becomes the invisible obstacle Sal and Iris must both overcome.
Believing in their precious intimacy, Iris must decide how much blood she will shed for the man she loves. Inching closer to an unwanted future, Sal must choose between fighting the will of his family or flying with the desire of his heart.
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This is a book that will fulfill all your check lists: riveting, thrilling, haunting, tragic, romantic, hilarious, mafia, conspiracy, dysfunction, star-crossed lovers, sacrifice, and much, much more. From the very first page and down to the last, the story captures you and doesn’t let up. This is a thrill ride that you never want to end.
Though this is the third book of a series, don’t let that daunt you at all. This really can be read as a standalone and is truly a good way to introduce yourself to the beautiful prose and unique storytelling of Ms. Samuels. The characters and plot are rich and complex, and both loyal followers and new readers alike will be equally thrilled with this book.
Sit back, read, and be ready with tissues, cake, and bubbles…
5 glorious stars!
Finally! I’ve gotten what I’ve been dreaming about since Juliet. Sal and Iris together again! I won’t tell you if they’re together in the end, or if they make it out alive, but I will say they at least have contact with one another and it’s fantastic! I can’t say if this is HEA since, let’s be real, it’s a Kailee book, so you’ll just have to read this behemoth yourself.
This is written in chronological order and various POVs so we can see all that is going on with all the characters. I loved it this way, I never felt in the dark (much), and I got a good handle on all the players, their motivations, and the moving parts.
There’s a lot of crossover from Kailee’s other books with Able, Blue, Joe, Natalie, and Abel, but you don’t need to have read them to know what’s going on.
Another plus is there’s a lot of review in this book which has been lacking somewhat in her other books. I never felt lost and the review really helped me remember all the things that happened before since the books all span the last 5 years. I’d even venture to say you probably don’t need to read ALL the books before this one. The flow was great, I wasn’t lost or waiting for stuff to happen. It all happened in due time, and was an easy read even though it’s 800 pages
I know stuff needs to get settled, but for me, I wouldn’t be sad if this is the end since although many would say it’s not really a happy ending, it was for me. This has come close to surpassing Juliet as my favorite of Kailee’s books, and her story telling just keeps getting better and better.
Kailee you are a mastermind lady!! Wow this may just be my favourite book of yours yet. Kailee has a way of entrenching you into her stories, you are so engrossed in her characters because her words are just so skillfully written.. you want to look away but you just can’t. The love between Sal, Iris and Deacon OMG is just so intense!! Sal will do anything to save his queen Iris and Deacon is the same with Sal. So unconventional but so freaking amazingly HOT together and separately… I can’t get enough of this trio. So many twists and turns in this fabulously dark and twisted tale, you get so wrapped up in Sal’s world which is corrupt and intriguing but also hot, steamy with a whole lot of love to go round. Buckle up tight as this will be one bumpy but oh so great ride… another masterpiece I’m excited but also scared to see what is yet to come!!
Being fully warned, I buckled up for the ride of the year before opening the first page of this third book of the series. And yes, it is a wonderful roller coaster of a ride too.
Sal… I love him! I know I can’t leave it at that but that basically sums it up. He’s a gorgeous specimen of a man, extremely passionate with a big heart and huge capacity to love. As much as he is imbued in the darkness of the underworld and has his vices, he does have a conscience and it is this that is guiding him. He really dives deep into trying to sort out past mistakes and messes made by many, especially his father. He is a very reflective man and admits to his flaws, is not afraid to be emotional and when he loves he does completely.
It’s such a good thing Deacon Cruz is there for Sal, that Sal isn’t afraid to be as real as he can be with Deacon, they might argue but they are drawn to each other like magnets. Theirs is a complicated relationship but a beautiful one none the less and with Iris, his Lotus Queen, it works.
I love the expressions used like this one- ‘crooked as a barrel of fish hooks’- so apt. Fantastic descriptions make everything almost 4D, during the action gets your blood pumping and fear literally drips off you with the anticipation.
This author shakes things up with every story and makes you think, really ponder things so that the story stays with you, it’s definitely not a series to forget.
“Love is like a virus, spreading like hot molten lava and seizing our time together, like an everlasting bond.”
Now more than ever, Sal’s love for Iris needs to indeed speak in “more than words”. He’s got a lot to do to prove he is worthy of guarding the Lotus, and that means showing he is worthy to her family. We spend a lot of time watching Sal try to repair the mistakes of his father, of trying to get some of those irons out of the fire.
I think of all the books in this series so far, this one makes the most progress as far as putting out burning fires and of Sal cementing his position of not only who he is, but who he is to Iris. We also see his relationship in Iris’s absence grow into more than what it already was. His love for Deacon only adds to who he is as a future husband to Iris. This book is so much about Sal’s personal evolution of letting go of pain, of working on some of the flaws that don’t help him, and of embracing the flaws that others see as loveable. “Because you are imperfectly warped and defectively flawed and arrantly beautiful in my eyes.”
There is so much involved in this book that it really makes it hard to review without giving things away. The books in this series are wonderfully huge (like Sal, am I right), the last one came in at 702 pages, so know this is going to take you time to read, and each hour invested is a wealth of information that has come to light. Ms. Samuel considers giving her readers fantastic books, intricately weaved together to create a world in which readers desperately want to be a part of. Very well done!
Sal and Iris’s story is filled with so many emotions and the reader feels them all.
Kailee writes these extraordinary tales and the reader gets drawn in quickly and held until the last page.
Every Minute I Love You, is “the game of life.” Trying to maintain a foothold in order to gain power, whilst psyching out the enemy and creating allegiance’s. If you show your hand or any weakness you will be devoured. Which level should one jump off as rising up in the tower of power, will it be an ally or an enemy, family, friend or foe.
Sal and Iris made a huge sacrifice to keep Iris safe and to gain respect of their elders. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, or does it. The edges become blurred in a sea of women and drug induced highs. Tears flow and wound gape as the blood flows freely. The characters are joined to one another through the many webs of deceit, don’t get trapped in the lair of the spider. This isn’t just about strength, agility and guts because this is as much a psychological war as a physical one. Interwoven are assassins, dealers, thugs, conmen, human traffickers and men and women of honour. I’m left wanting more!
I don’t know how, but Kailee does it again! This book had me not wanting to put it down. I am impressed with the plot. The new revelations were shocking. Sal and Iris’s emotional journey was incredible. Even though I finished late last night, I think I am still shocked and in awe. A must read!
Wow i dont even know were to start with this review because their aren’t words to describe how amazing this book is. The book will blow you up with the steamy darkness that will have you hooked on a roller coaster ride of of emotions.
Have you ever read a book that’s so good and it keeps you going because of so many twists and turns in it? I’m still processing everything about this book. It’s filled with so much of everything and will keep you on edge to know more. The writing and the characters are so good. I’m so glad I read this book. It’s just so good and I’m not one who wants to spoil it. But I highly recommend this one.
YES!! It’s about freakin time!! I was so happy to be able to read about Juliet, Sal and Iris again. Just like all of Kailees books this was a fast paced, packed with intrigue, masses of plot development and revelations that kept me wanting to read more and more till my eyes said enough was enough and stopped focusing enough for me to read. I dont want to keep writing (because I can say so much more about this book) but I am afraid I might give some of it away. Just read it….trust me….you will thank me later.
This book shines aight on this author that will stay for a long time. When you want suspense, laughter, steaminess, and everything in between – check out this book!! Just when you think you’ve got the story figured out, she throws you for another loop.
This story steals your attention from the first word. I was enthralled. It has several relationships happening and makes you obsess with what is coming and going to happen next. A book you need to read and get all the details on your own!!