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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I’m still processing the roller coaster of this book, it’s truly amazing! It’s part of a series, BUT so many read Every Minute I Love You (Emily) with absolutely no problem. I’ve always loved Sal and Iris together and reading the struggle of emotions and the love between them broke me at times. Sal is running out of time, knowing if he doesn’t find some answers and change things he may lose his girl. Who can he trust anymore? He has doubts on some whom he would never think could betray him or keep secrets. But there are a few who he never does… I loved Nico from Son of Cirque and I still love him… The resident sexy psycho and the things that come out his mouth… His hunger for sex, blood and food is quite amusing at times, and dark and deadly the next. And Deacon, oh my.. IF you didn’t love him already, you will now. The bond and love between Sal and Deacon is like no other, when Sal is at his lowest and ready to give up, it’s Deacon that comforts him, makes him laugh, gets in his face and the intimate relationship…. Holy Cow, blazing hot!!! There is multiple relationships going on and not your standard love story, Sal sends Deacon to Iris and they themselves have a special bond, their love for Sal. Sal, Iris and Deacon make up The Unholy Trinity and nothing will stop them! Sal and Iris have grown so much and they both need Deacon. But it’s going to be a very hard road, who makes it out alive, who will shock you with their betrayal, who admits their true feelings? To say somethings in this book shocked me is an understatement, I was happy that some people paid for their evil deeds, and sadden by others. I could read the parts of Sal and Deacon, Sal and Iris, Iris and Deacon and the three of them together over and over. The Author gave us such detail and went back and forth with time and places that you don’t get lost, you get invested and NEED more. This book has its humorous parts, sexy as you know what parts, but it’s also dark and not for anyone easily offended or squeamish. Can a Mafia kid have what he wants more than life, or will he lose it all and everyone he loves? I can’t recommend this book enough, but you will need chocolate, booze, tissues and washcloth those sexy times. Thank you Ms. Samuels for keeping me on the edge of my seat the entire ride!
Wow…I know I get repetitive when I speak of the writing of Kailee Reese Samuels. But when I get through with one of her books, I usually sit back, exhale slowly and quietly say aloud, “Wow.” And then I have to readjust back to the mundane, the normal life, because for hours previous I’ve been in Sal Raniero’s world, a wonderfully complex and intriguing world created by Ms. Samuels. But even in my return to normalcy, the contents of the book stay with me for quite some time through the words spoken, actions taken, connections made and mysteries revealed. That’s what Kailee’s writing always does to me. It lingers.
Sal, yes my sigh-worthy hero, is almost beyond description this time around. His love for Iris is paramount, it colors every decision he makes. The way his mind works, his solutions to things, his perception of events and people, not to mention the sheer masculinity of the man, all enthrall me. Yes, he is deserving of my sighs.
I’m not going to give away the plot, and there’s a lot of it: marriage, friendships, love, envy, betrayal, heartfelt sorrow and the highs of contentment. I don’t know how she does it, but KRS never, ever disappoints me. In fact, there are times that I’m quite simply blown away by the events, people and interconnections in her world. It’s quite brilliant actually.
I have a small list of authors I greatly admire, and Ms. Samuels ranks very very high on that list. And I read a lot, so trust me when I say that her books are absolutely worthy of your time and attention. This was a wonderful read, one I hope you’ll venture into. You won’t be disappointed if you do.
If I could give it more than a 5 star rating I would!
Tomb of Ashen Tears is just that, a tomb of tears that can rip you to shreds if you aren’t paying attention. Sal Raniero, the Golden Boy grown into a Man with all the Hopes and Dreams of multiple lifetimes, his, theirs, everyone’s.
One would think that falling in love and keeping that love is easy, right!?!?!?
Well welcome to Sal’s world, where everything and I do mean everything is up for grabs.
Who can he trust if not the Unholy, he would die for them, and at times has come close to that!
But would they die for him? That is what has got him all messed up and running out of time.
The people he should be able to trust his family is just that, familia, and you can’t trust familia no matter how tight the blood is.
You can breed a Family or you can make one the choices are yours, but their choices will control your life it you don’t control theirs!
Love, trust, and blood are all spilt during this race to the finish line.
The prize, is complicated as is the journey that Sal will have to travel to made sense of many things to get him to where he needs to be to win this thing he calls life.
Everyone is a piece of the game regardless of their position.
Intertwined in this story is a cast of characters that at times you can’t help but love and hate, sometimes at the same time.
They all make up parts of Sal’s life and how he came to be who he is. The good, the bad and the indifferent, all play parts in creating the man he has become.
The Prize, The Unholy Trinity – Sal, Iris and Deacon. But will they survive all that is thrown at them, the twist of fate that entangles them together and separately. Will their love be the end of it all?
The journey through the Raniero Mafia Family Business as well as Family ties can mend and hurt at the same time. The mysteries and surprises that are covered up will astound and frighten you, as it should.
The past, present and future of Juliet and all it entails are so intrinsically combined that it should scare the shit out of you, as well as send shivers down your spine, in both good and bad ways.
Friends, Masters, Mistresses – who can he trust? Sides are changing, so called friends are turning, trusts are being broken yet one thing remains, the Prize. Sal will and has done anything and everything to make it work, to win his Prize!
But, the Date is set, the Flowers bought, the Cake decided on, the Gown found, even the Church and Priest Set.
The day is coming ever closer, and someone is bound to be hurt.
Allies and enemies made and unraveled.
Author Kailee Reese Samuels is an amazing writer who will be sure to send you on a journey of a lifetime, that will be certain to send your emotions in every direction. She brings her stories and her characters to life in such a way that you feel as though you are living with them, through their trials and tribulations, their surprises and joys, their loves and losses. This book will definitely shatter some of you as well as build you back up.
I encourage you to set aside your beliefs in what you see and delve into this world of love, lust, trust, deceit, ins and losses and discover how and why Sal is the way he is. You won’t be able to help loving Sal.
Breathe. There were about 852 times I had to remind myself to breathe while reading this story. I’ve said it before and I will no doubt say it again, This story is not a story you simply read… for a moment you live it. And for a life time it will stay with you. I dont know if I’m even the same person I was before this book. Seeing the Growth of not only Sallykins. But Iris and Deacon and well frickin everybody… it was beyond breathtaking. This cast. Holy crappola did they bring their A game!! There were so many wtaf moments and some hot, steamy, panty combusting moments. I laughed, I cried, a cussed, I repeated. There are new players that I cant wait to get more of and there are some others who I cant wait till they get their comeuppance. (Tit punch)!!!!! Anyway… there is so much more I could say but I’m not going to waste your time. If I never read another book again I’d be just dandy because I got to read this one. EMILY (the book) IS EVERYTHING!!!
PHE.NO.ME.NAL. It all starts with the name of this third installment of the Tomb of Ashen Tears series. How perfect is it? Brilliantly so.
The tone, completely renewed, maybe less tormented than Famous Last Words’, surprised me. Clearly, the inspiration and creativity of Mrs Samuels knows no limit. Anticipation drove me crazy, as I kept wondering how things would turn out in this opus.
The maddening pace rendered me breathless. Action dances with emotions in an incredible intensity.
Sensuality flirts with poetry. Add in the mix the most gruesome scenes then, you’ll experience the magic of the author’s universe.
I smiled. I cried. I laughed, truly laughed. I feared for them, and was scared by them. I screamed as I got nervous. (And at the same time so excited!)
As much as I wanted to rush into the story, starving for more, always more, I eventually ended up savoring, sipping every hint, information, revelation. Every word counts, nothing is left to chance. KRS’ Shibari saga reached a new degree of intricacy, the bigger picture being more beautiful than ever.
EMILY is about making decisions, and owning the choices. More mature, with a determination that won’t falter, Sal and his tribe grow up, deadly and formidable . *insert grins here*
Lines will be drawn, blood will be shed. In that ever changing game, where dynamics constantly shift, betrayal stings. Still, ties are reinforced.
Thanks to a striking realism, I felt like I was in Sal’s head. Loving, hurting, raging along with him. That guy’s imperfections only made me fall for him a little more (who knew it was even possible at this point!).
My favorite triangle Deacon/Sal/Iris set me on fire. Through meaningful and touching scenes, they developed an intimacy, a passion, an acceptance I loved witnessing. Their love in the is simply epic.
Grab your copy, lovely people, let yourself be captivated by Sal’s world and KRS’ words. In this dark mafia read, enjoy the bouncy ride, the twisted journey. Hang on tight or just let go. It. Is. So. Good!
“Keep your hand low when you play the game”
Good book. I’m inspired to get laid and shank a bitch.
Do yourself a favor, skip this stupidly long review and just buy the book.
On a more serious note, this book changes EVERYTHING. There isn’t a character, in or out of Sugargrove, left untouched by the events in this one. Although KRS usually plays with our heads and our hearts, this one took that to a whole new level. I was left bereft and completely satisfied, simultaneously, at the end.
For most readers of the TAT series, I think this will bring on that big literary O. We get the satisfaction of wrapping up many of the longer story arcs. Just as tasty, is the excitement of the totally unanticipated and fresh from the garden beginnings.
As with all Sal books, there will be nary a dry eye and plenty of screaming (both euphoria and outrage.) I wish you luck on your journey. As it is exactly that. A wild, wonderful and totally fulfilling journey.
Buy the damned book! By all things holy, buy it!!
The anticipation is over. My mind is reeling. Once again, I’m taken into the world of Sal and Iris and I really don’t want to go home. Please don’t make me. The mystery, the intrigue, the love, the hot scenes and sooo much more…it’s all here. Come take a ride on this crazy train. You will not be disappointed.
Sal and Iris. Iris and Sal. My favorite couple in this whole universe. Kailee is a mastermind of everything especially mobsters and kink and she has done it again. While Juliet will always be my favorite because it was Kailee’s start this is close up there to my all-time fave. Every book but 1 I believe includes Sal and this is no different. This is all About Sal proving his love for one woman and how he has changed and grown through the years. READ, READ, READ and guess what Read some more.
In order to understand what is happening start reading with the SOS series and keep them going. You will not just be falling in love with a story, book, a hero or heroine, but you will fall in love with Kailee herself.
Every time I read one of these lil books, I find myself sitting trying to process it all. Then how to write a review that will do it justice. It never feels right to me no matter what I put in here. KRS is one of a kind. You just have to dive in to the world she has created & live with the characters. Sal is growing up! We are now starting to see him take charge & go after the things he wants. Sal and The Unholy are making a name for themselves, getting where they need to be. So grab some bubbles, cake, and some tissues. You will need the tissues this one made me cry. KRS Thank you for being a one of a kind writer & giving us these BIG amazing books! I’m so ready for more!!
So let me start this with a disclaimer or two. Lol.
1. I have not read the previous books in this series.
2. This is a dark dark book and may hold triggers for some.
The reason for the first disclaimer is that at times I found myself a little lost. That being said, this book was so well written and had me completely enthralled. Samuels has built a world that is intricate that she weaves you into it like a spider.
Watching the relationships between all the characters is like watching a heart beat. So intense and full of life. The story line grabs you and takes you hostage. Sal is fighting to find his way to his everything. There are so many up and downs that you start to enjoy the rollercoaster ride. Will he find his way to Iris? Will he be able to maintain his sanity as he does it? What will become of Deacon? Is their relationship going to be able to withstand the ride?
I so want to spoil this with some kind of hint but I can’t do it. Lol. This is a world that you really need to become a part of. While this book should be read in order of the series you can read it and catch up relatively fast. It’s worth taking the chance. Sal always makes sure you wind up with a smile on your face.
E.M.I.L.Y, book #3 in the T.A.T series is everything you could ask for in a dark mafia romance. The suspense and betrayal will drive you mad. The suffering and loss will make you cry. The twists and turns will leave your head spinning. But most of all, the journey you take with these characters will make you feel like you are living their story with them. The complex and sometimes bizarre manner in which Kailee writes her characters will have you in a tail spin. You become so invested because of their complex nature and how they interact (especially Sal as he has a connection to everyone). This group is intent upon breaking your heart!!
Sal, what can I say! You need help!! Sal is racing against the clock. Iris is still out of reach, it is too dangerous to bring her back to him, and every minute Sal is parted from her, he falls deeper and deeper into his psyche. Unable to express his darkest desires freely in his current role and clean cut fiancé and mafia prince. Depriving his true nature is having a detrimental effect on the Dark Prince and is leading to an explosion of epic proportions. Many may not survive his wrath.
Betrayal is rife in Sal’s world and is coming in from some unlikely places. Needing to clean out his house, Sal is determined to get to the root of the problem and those who have crossed him will suffer at his hands.
Sal is lucky to have a man like Deacon at his back. Trust is a hard thing for Sal to give out freely. He has been to easily broken I the past and keeps his guard up at all times. For those around him that love him it is intensely frustrating as all they want to do is get close and help him through his dark times, of which there are many in this book. It is a wonder the man is not a puddle on the floor, this just goes to show his strength of character and determination.
You will be taken on a wild ride through the years in this book. It is not for the faint of heart. It is long, complex and thoroughly entertaining. If you are a fan of Sal you will want to see how this story ends!!!
A while back, I stopped watching TV and began to read, read, read!!! This is the reason I did that! Reading my favorite authors’ books that I love, and finding new authors to love! I’ve found a new author to love! Ms. Samuels’ novel, Every Minute I Love You, blew me away! The character builds were so well done, I felt I knew these people. Which, is probably why, I was so darn invested in their stories! I could not put this down, and had to go look at everything Samuels has written to increase my TBR pile! Just Amazing!
When it comes to the love life of Sal Raniero, I am always ready to read his next book! Though this is book 3 of the series, I felt this could stand alone, and this story just made me love Sal and Iris all the more! There are difficult choices to be made, ones that could make or break them. Pressure surrounds Sal and Iris, but who can he turn to for help? And Deacon, I knew I loved him, but with this next book, it really made him shine for me. He’s the glue that holds Sal and Iris, and yes, Deacon himself, together. I loved how their love took them to difficult places, still, in the end, they did what needed to be done. I always find myself wondering how KRS will push me next, and I am never disappointed. At times, I just flat out had to stop for a deep breath. This tale was told so poignantly, so deeply, and with such heartfelt emotion. Yet, there is beauty in the insanity of Sal’s life. I’ve found that there are simply no boundaries when it comes to Sal, and I love him all the more for it!
This is the 3rd book in this phenomenal series, and time is running out for Iris and Sal, and the many obstacles they need to overcome along the way. As I have stated before, this gifted author has me in awe with her uniquely complex characters and intricate plots. This is a beautifully written tale which is dark, intense, thrilling, emotional, and is a heartfelt as well as blowing me away. I cannot wait to read more from this author and highly recommend her work for all, as you will never be disappointed!
Just dropping in quickly to say that my eyes cannot move fast enough to take in all the fabulousness that is this book! Fast paced, full of intrigue, masses of plot development and revelations, and now I need to get back to it… brilliant!!!!…..and now:
Outstanding! What a book! Written by an author who displays confidence and verve, who allows space and time to develop her complex plotting, and who allows her characters to take hold of their lives and really be! It is a stunning, riveting read. Filled with devilish machinations as the Unholy work to rectify sins of the past, while also having, themselves, to use every circumstance to aid their cause. Unpredictable, because that is life and their enemies are clever, cunning and ruthless. Filled with love and the prospects of real and potential heartbreak, the narrative goes well past the mere physical manifestation of that love. This book encompasses so many different genres that it has created one of its own, one which I will leave someone else to label as, for me, it doesn’t need one. It is, simply, a Kailee Samuels 5 star read, in a class of its own.
This is a beautiful, dark, twisted journey of love that pulled me into the story leaving me with a major book hangover. I don’t want to give away anything so all I can say is you have to read this heartbreakingly beautiful, steamy story to fully understand how amazing KRS writes. Every time I read one of KRS’s books I am left speechless, lost in thought and wondering when I can get my hands on the next one. Thank you Kailee for another unforgettable read!
How does one go back to the real world after this newest masterpiece of words? Seriously this author never fails to leave my head spinning in all the right ways. Once again I’m left breathless and wishing I’d read it a bit slower. Five stars all the way! So excited for more from this amazing author!
Emily is by far, as always expected, amazing in so many words. Emily is composed of so many great components that seem to fit flawlessly together. KRS is an amazing writer and as always never disappoints. Amazing read, get on it.
EMILY is breathtaking and tugs at your emotions from the very beginning. Its like you are right there with the characters while reading.Sal and Iris’s story is dark, twisted,tears your heart apart and leaves you wanting more from start to finish which is always expected when reading a Kailee book!
Lies, lies and more lies. I never know who I can trust. This author is the twisted Queen of the dark poetry. Shakespeare had nothing on this queen. Several key characters did not make it and while it surprised me, some pleased me. Of course our resident serial killer Nico had a hand in a few. One line in the book goes, “you have to go through hell to find happy” and I have to say the inferno is hot. As time passes we see many changes in our characters. The unstable sometimes make poor choices. And sometimes the clues are right there, you just didn’t see them. I’m not sure what Ms Samuels has in store for the future but I guess I’ll grab a bottle and sit back and enjoy the show. Until the next ride. …
Everything always goes back to Kaci