He’s the only son.The chosen one. The golden boy. And the Kid.And I’m Sal Raniero’s soulmate.He is the man I love more than words, more than the air filling my lungs, more than the blood rushing in my veins. My moon rises and falls with every kiss from his lips and bittersweet memory we create.We did it, narrowly escaping his father’s reign of terror, but the problem is we are now separated and … father’s reign of terror, but the problem is we are now separated and far apart for the sake of safety. I have sought refuge undercover, and Sal has gone into a cage, which will paralyze his actions and turn his insidious thoughts into reality.
His worst nightmares will come alive and send him into madness.
While he is in captivity, hidden for his protection, I understand this will change us. I know we will never be the same.
Breaking up may save our lives, but will it shatter our love?
Many read my books out of order.
Recommended reading order is available on my website under Sal’s Reading List.
Famous Last Words is a lengthy book similar to Juliet and Salt Kissed Love.
Kailee Reese Samuels writes dark, dirty lit. Her words may cause increased heart rate, hand sweating, and other issues. You are strongly advised to enter at your own risk. Not for the faint of heart. May cause triggers in some. Others may choose to ride again and again. You have been warned.
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I’ve waited non-to-patiently for this book, and OMG what a book!!! All KRS’s books stay with you and bring out such emotions, but this book…. Sal and Iris make decisions to keep each other safe, but at what cost, possibly his sanity. There is NO doubt even when they are with others that each is the others true obsession and love. Some of our favorite characters are present; Deacon the one we all love, including Sal, Trudy, damn I love her!! Amber, Bertie and one of my new obsessions, Nico, along with many more and new characters that I hope will continue in the 3rd installment. This psychological book contains so much lies, betrayal, dispair, anger and even hate that it can be hard to read at times. I promise you will hurt and cry, laugh at the things that come out of come of their mouths..lol, and fall into absolute lust for some and love for others, there are some seriously scorching hot scenes that had me running for the shower! Some questions were answered, but new ones have come out, so many are keeping secrets, Sal included and you wonder what will be left of everyone when they all come to light. Some still don’t care for Iris, but as some know, I do… I’ve always thought they should be together that no matter how some see her betraying him, she’s trying to save him and Sal is doing the same. Once again Ms. Samuels has woven a tail that draws you in her web, and I personally will stay there till the end, her writing ability is like no other, how do you write so many books with Sal at the helm and even in her standalones he’s there and keep the readers on the toes and begging for more? You pick up any book from KRS/KS and let the poetic words flow through you, you feel everything as if you were there on those pages. Absolutely brilliant job with the follow up of Salt Kissed Loved!
Once more, KRS and Sal’s world submerged me in an ocean of emotions. Waves after waves of darkness, and down I went, deeper and deeper into the darkness. Deeper and deeper into Sal’s psyche, his loneliness and doubts.
“The blackness courses through my veins and radiates with a pure hate.”
I took my time reading, savoring, absorbing TAT2, and its emotional rollercoaster. It’s a psychological journey I’m not going to forget anytime soon.
Sal addresses the reader, and you’ll have no other choice than to surrender to the ruthlessness of the situation and of the intricate storyline.
The jaw-dropping (and sometimes nauseating) revelations, the unexpected turns of events gripped me to no end.
Strategies, lies, manipulation and deceit will make you reconsider the alliances, friendships and family Sal has taken years to build. Who to trust when you are locked up and facing that madening whirlwind?
Deacon offered an amazing and much needed breather, through amazingly sexy scenes. What struck me was the passion and intimacy they shared. Their bromance is one that will ignite your panties and warm your heart. Their connection is undeniable, raw and beautiful.
“I asked him to kneel,” I reminisce, smiling . “And he did. I hit rock bottom , and he keeps marching.”
I fought along with Sal, hurt for him when the choices he made only seemed to lead to more issues, challenges and heartache. The distance, despair, rage, his vulnerabiltily, determination and love for Iris and Deacon were palpable.
Analyzing what love his, what and who he is, the psychological and (physical) transformation of Sal begins. Oh, how proud of him I was!
“Remember, I’m bad. Remember, I play.”
And when he assumes his role, his decisions, takes his life in hand, Sal is one perfectly imperfect character I keep admiring. Correction, his complex and so endearing, fascinating persona makes of him my favorite anti-hero.
“My name is Lucas Salvatore Raniero and crime is in my fucking DNA. Live it. Breathe it. Sleep it. Love it, hate it, own it; It’s mine.”
Where to start with FLW? My immediate reaction upon finishing the book (which is always my launching point for thorough digestion,) was “Wow. Just wow. Everything I was looking for then so much more I could never have guessed was coming!” . Now that said, this was a hard, hard read as a Sal lover. The bulk of the novel we descend deeply into the concept of one’s own identity, and the how the heck to discover and even build one. It feels much like a second adolescence, or you know, growing up And it hurts, and it’s scary and we can mess it up SO badly. For Sal, it’s all this and more. The life he’s carved out to date and the goals he’s set come smashing into one another. We the reader get some much craved perspective on how we got here (and where we MAY be heading,) much of which is all too relatable some of which is just jaw dropping “Oh no he didn’t!”. And hurts. BUT. It hurts KRS good. In my totally subjective and absolutely biased opinion, this was Ms Samuels’ finest work to date. I feel as though I learned more about who Sal really is, or perhaps even met him anew, then I ever have before. It takes genre blending to a whole new level. Even for her. I could dissect and carry on and on but my sincerest advice is to just read the darn book.
This man. This Unholy God of a man keeps me on my toes like no other. He. IS EVERTYTHING. I can honestly say I was scared of the emotional turmoil this bad boy was going to cause. I can also say I’ve laughed harder than I have in a long a** time. I’ve also screamed and cried and went through a couple stages of grief while reading. I was kept on my toes. Falling off the edge of my seat and fighting myself to remember this isn’t real. The pain will cease. Breathe. But honestly screw that. Because at this point, this is real. This story is so all consuming that I cant wait for my next fix for every question answered (and there are many) I have 15 more, whosits, whatsits, howsits… I need all the answers and then I need more questions so they too can be answered. K always brings it when it comes to her writing and FLW was no exception the words come off the page and flow so f***ing divinely! Sal grows up a lot. And it was such a raw, gut wrenching, and yet beautiful experience!!
Ms. Samuels has given us another intense, emotional, roller coaster ride, that we will not be forgetting anytime soon. I laughed out loud & got many strange looks, I reared up many, many, times. I truly Love Sal!
In this we get the continuation of the story from Salt Kiss Love. So many things are revealed. This is told primarily from Sal’s POV but we do get a few side characters as well as a few added scenes from other books that help place the time line together. I loved seeing the vulnerability in Sal along with his strengths.
“ I’m done living for everyone else. It’s time to be selfish. It’s time to be a bastard. It’s time to be a Ranerio.”
I want to say Thank You Ms. Samuels for always giving us a story that grips & sucks you in with these incredible characters. I can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the world of Juliet & Sal.
“I’ll see you on the other side. Remember to chase the butterflies.”
Holy cannoli this book took me on one helluva ride!!! Where do I even begin…there is so much that happens in FLW but I don’t want to spoil anything so I’ll just say that knowing Sal is behind bars and actually witnessing it are two totally different things. Watching him mature and grow is truly breathtaking.
“I’m a killer. I’m a mafia son. I am the darkness. And I am one tough motherfucker.”
Famous Last Words is the very definition of an emotional roller coaster kind of read. KRS made me laugh, cry, swoon and shocked the heck out of me with events I never even anticipated. This is not a nice and easy mindless read. This is an intense, heart pounding, suspenseful book that will leave you speechless. Forget everything you think you know, remember the bayou and Iris is the key. Highly recommend!!
“She is the love of my life and everything I’ve ever wanted. She is my moon and my stars; my hurricane and the creator of my flame.”
Oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh I’m lost for words!!!!!! What a book!!!!! This book left me with my heart still pounding and my mind blown away.
Kailee never fails to grab you and suck you in to a book, everytime I can feel what they are feeling and to me an author has never done that to me before (Kailee is my unicorn author always have love heart eyes for this lady). Sal has been through a lot in his time and this book he just doesn’t know what to do with it all. So many questions get answered everything starts to fall in to place you need to read TOA book 1 to get the flow of this book.
All the characters we know and love are back in this book as well as some new faces. I just love love love Deacon as many others do there is just something about him and you can understand why Sal loves him too. But boy oh boy is Sal my main man I have a love/hate relationship with him.
With each book that’s Kailee writes and this was a BIG book!! She never looses momentum and you always get the flow of the story and characters. I urge you to start reading about Sal and his merry misfits you won’t be disappointed
Oh good lord where do I start this review? Should I talk about the very impressive writing talent of Kailee Reese Samuels? Should I expound on her incredible characters and story building? Should I explain her amazing ability to create worlds of both darkness and light that draw you in like an ethereal magnet or should I warn readers that this author will take them on an all-encompassing, thoroughly entertaining, yet emotionally charged journey? Well, consider yourselves warned…
This is the continuing story of Sal Raniero, my sigh-worthy, utterly delicious hero. But here, in this story, is Sal tested in every possible way. He’s vulnerable but strong, alone and stressed beyond endurance, but oh my god so brave and resolute. Being able to love despite so many challenges not to. The revelations in this book were amazing and the new characters were just wonderful.
I don’t know how you do it, Kailee. There are few authors that meet your standards of excellence. Whenever I pick up one of your books, I know that I’m going on a journey of a unique character and that I’m going to experience and be exposed to such wonderful inventions that the book will stay with me for quite a while after I read its last sentence. Thank you, Ms. Samuels, yet again.
This is the 2nd book in this awesome series. This story is well written and flawless, and what I love about this talented author is the fact that with her riveting stories, I am always led to expect the unexpected, and she certainly never disappoints. This story is mind-blowing, intense, suspenseful, dark, twisted, tragic, which all lead to an emotional roller coaster journey which had me on tenterhooks throughout. I cannot wait to read more in this addictive series.
With “Famous Last Words,” you’re left at times
feeling so raw. Sometimes so out of place, that
you really don’t expect certain things to unravel
throughout the book.
The emotions that the author evokes in FLW are different
than the other books in my opinion. She really went
deep, further than she has before.
I’m a mess, I need more!!! Thank goodness there’s another
book on the way, because this one leaves you really needy for
the next one.
Being a huge fan of Kailee is such a blessed curse when it comes to her books because we intentionally set ourself up for pain and torture and we love every minute of it. TAT2 is definitely one of those books that will send you into an emotionally damaged rollercoaster. I will forever enjoy the words Ms. Samuels print and look forward to the words in the future. You will absolutely love it just as much as I have.
Wow!!!!!! Wow!!!! This book soooooo good. I’m on a emotional rollercoaster and cant get off. There is so many sides of Sal I just love. Will Sal survive? Can’t wait for the next dark and twisted book of Sal. Great Job Ms Samuels!!! Just love love it
Wow..where do I even begin with this one! First off, if you have not read the previous books then you might be a little lost of getting the whole experience with Sal and this world. Kailee is one exceptional writer who not only has the ability to tell a story but also makes you feel a rollercoaster of emotions. All this while keeping you on the edge of your seat and completely interested in everything going on and ready to pulling your hair out wanting more, even after 22 books! Every book continues this journey with Sal giving you more questions answered and just exactly what he and others are doing and feeling. So without giving anything away I will tell you I loved this book, this whole train ride and LOVE my Sally!! This is Sal and Iris but mostly Sal in every state of emotion. You learn all about his time in jail, why he was there, and the mental effects it had on him. This is Sal in his purest rawest self and the physical and emotional toll the weigh of the world of being a Master and mafia son takes on him. The lies, deceit and betrayals from people who he thought were family and discovering who he really is and just exactly who he really loves. This is Sal like you have never seen him before and when he saids “Master….I f****d up” and “Help me, Cruz” my heart completely broke and I just fell more in love with him….I know you will too!! Kiki you keep doing you and I will continue this crazy ride with you all the way to hell and back!!
Just when you think her work couldn’t get any better she writes something like this. You’re never are fully prepared to read her beautiful words because right when you think you’ve got it all figured out she pulls the rug out from under you. Bravo author bravo….
I have always loved Sal and Iris together and this beautiful, twisted, dark journey of love made me love them even more if that was possible. Sal and Iris are meant to be together but they go through so many emotions, drama and heartache in this page turning, read that I had to take a break when I finished so my mind could settle and take everything in. Famous Last Words left me with another KRS book hangover! If you’ve ever read any of this author’s books then you know what I’m talking about. If you haven’t, what are you waiting for, get reading!
AMAZING and HEART pounding Mrs. Sal R. has done it again. If you like BDSM you will want to read this book and many more from Kailee. I see that many do not like Iris but OMG I have loved her since Juliet and they belong together. I will wait patiently for more at least I think I will. My 2 favorite stars Sal and Iris yummm.
Wow. Everytime I read about Sal and Iris I get pulled further into their world.What lengths will he go to for her to keep her safe. Kailee Reese Samuels keeps you engaged with her characters all the while traveling through their dark world.
SAL!!! I was struck speechless. I love him, hate him, and love him all over again.
I had to stop and let out a huge sigh after finishing FLW. We get to see firsthand a defining time in Sal’s life. He may have gone to prison willingly, but he never gave up that which he cherished most. So much goes on during this story. In some ways, Sal remains who he has always been, the sexy, ravishing devil-may-care lover, but in other ways, he becomes the Sal Raniero he was always meant to be. Iris and Deacon are never too far away, until a turn of events pulls them apart in a painful way. Betrayals, lies, and deception nip at their heels, keeping them separated.
Sal’s stories constantly push my boundaries, making me see that there are so many more facets to loving this man, as well as the way he loves others. But here, I found I could really respect the man he has become, with a better understanding of who he is, even as I find myself with ever more questions! FLW took us so deep into all that makes up this complicated soul. He is not a man to be defined by limits. He plays by his own rules, always has, and always will! I soooo want to read Book 3, nowala!!
Holy F…
Probably an appropriate sentiment with Deacon Saint so involved.
Sal loses his way for a bit; although he has a pretty good excuse. I am not used to him miscalculating so badly, but there are reasons. And I would not say there are twists, more like unexpected detours that send you driving an extreme Jeep down the side of a cliff, and hoping like hell a rockslide doesn’t bury you. And you can find a way back out/up.
Bend me. Break me. Love me. I will do anything for you. You own me and I will always own you. Wow! Fasten your seatbelts people, this is one helluva ride! Sal is one tough MoFo and I would love to have one of my own. Every character in this book/world is put through the wringer, the reader included. Heartbreak, violence, mystery, deep rooted, gut wrenching sobs, and “a ha” moments…it’s all in here along with scorching scenes as well. I’ve warned you, now read on and fall in love.