“By far my favorite mafia series!” –USA Today bestselling author SE RoseStuck in an elevator with the most gorgeous man I’d ever seen—Who thought that kind of thing actually happened?This man wasn’t just attractive; he was animal magnetism personified. He was every crush and craving—each desire and fantasy—all rolled into one. The problem? There was something sinister lurking beneath that …
There was something sinister lurking beneath that tempting façade.
Something dark and ruthless.
Luca Romano locked his sights on me the moment those elevator doors closed.
I couldn’t escape him, no matter how hard I tried.
There was a mutinous side of me that didn’t want to run.
As if I ever had a choice…
“WOW! Just WOW…From beginning to end I was hooked on this unique spin on Mafia Romance. HOLY PLOT TWIST! Did not see that coming…SOGOOD!” – Megan, Megan’s Scandalous Book Blog
FOREVER LIES is a full-length mafia romance complete with HEA. The book is a dark romance that contains adult themes and content that may not be suitable for sensitive audiences.
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4.5 stars
Another mafia romance to pass the quarantine with… I’m kicking myself for not starting this series sooner but better late than never! This was my first book from the author and a great introduction to her writing style.
Alessia is working at the marketing department of her family’s business. She always wanted to make her parents proud, so she’s been working hard while fending off her boss’s sexual innuendos. He’s been hitting on her for a year now and he’s getting bolder by the day since she won’t tell her father.
Luca is part of the Russo family, one of the five families of New York; Russo, Lucciano, Giordano, Gallo, Moretti. He’s a handsome man with a mystery vibe about him. An elevator malfunction brings Alessia and Luca in the same space and sparks are flying everywhere. How much of that was a coincidence?!
Their relationship starts fast. Luca has many secrets and Alessia is starting to realize that. Their chemistry is undeniable, but she can’t overlook all the other stuff. Her life is about to change forever, and she won’t know who to turn to.
The book is filled with secret dealings, sexy times, and the right amount of drama to make it a success. I’m curious to see how Sofia’s story will play out next…!
Forever Lies was a sexy and intriguing read! It’s book one in Ramsower’s The Five Families Series. Very thrilling backstory/history, the characters are enthralling! I was consumed with Luca and Alessia, so many secrets! I love mafia romance, this one isn’t extremely dark, but it does have some dark content and it’s captivating. Luca is all alpha male, He entices Alessia from the start. Alessia is unaware of just how much danger she has unraveled! Together they are explosive! I enjoyed their story, it transpired pretty quickly, unraveling with the storyline. I have to say I was more in love with the set up of the family and the other characters towards the end. That’s what really hooked me. I think Forever lies beautifully set the stage for the next books. I’m excited about the next book. I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Forever Lies by Jill Ramsower is the first book that I have read by this author and the first book in The Five Families series. I love mafia books and this book was incredible. It was original and the story line was not predictable at all. Ramsower has a unique story telling ability that was entrancing and I just didn’t want to put the book down. I loved that characters and the drama that followed them around. I am so excited for the rest of the series. 5-stars for Forever Lies by Jill Ramsower.
Alessia Genovese works for her father at the Triton construction company in the marketing department. She is determined to make her own way and is starting at the bottom, but her end goal is to run the company one day and finally make her father proud. Luca Romano has been sent on a mission to find the head of the Lucciano family and find out who was behind the death of one of the sons from another of the Five Families. Luca sees his way in with Alessia since she works at the Triton company and she is beautiful so a little pleasure won’t hurt anything, or will it? Things are becoming more dangerous then Luca could ever imagine and keeping Alessia safe is becoming nearly impossible. The Commission might be too late, and war might be the only thing that satisfies the need for revenge.
Alessia Genovese is the daughter of Enzo Genovese. Who has been keeping his daughter in the dark about the family secret. After an encounter in the elevator, she meets a man who takes her breath away, but he may have an alternative motive to their meeting?
“I’d read before that a man could ruin a woman for all others, but it always sounded absurd. Now, I knew there was truth to it. A release with Luca was unlike any I had experienced – gourmet wedding cake when all I’d had before were Twinkies. I couldn’t imagine how I’d lived before without the taste of him.”
Luca Romano takes nothing to chance and does everything for a reason. Though fall for Alessia is not what he had planned. One thing leads to another and neither can truly get away from the other without feeling utter heartache. Luca, however, holds a secret that has the possibility to push Alessia away forever. Will he be able to break it her and still keep her or will he live with heartache and never feel the same again?
“Life is short, Alessia. You should live it to the fullest. You are the only one who dictates the parameters of your world. If you say you can’t do something, then you can’t, but if you believe you can, you’ll find away.”
I freaking love this book. I didn’t read this book in order, but still loved the story between Alesia and Luca, also the backstory of Sal. I fell in love with both Luca and Alessia. Alessia wasn’t written as a naïve girl as I initially thought she was. She is smart and strong, she has just been kept in the dark about certain things. Luca is strong and isn’t read easily. Though he loves and protects Alessia with every bone in his body. All he asks for in return is that she never lies to him. There is no point in hiding the truth. I loved that Luca was considered to be in every girl’s spank-bank goldmine. Don’t read this book at work as I did, there is a certain shower scene that had me blushing and I was asked several times if I was ok.
I highly recommend every read this book. I loved it!
Drama and Romance!!
The story between Alissa and Luca was so fragile that I was constantly fearful. The danger and guessing was nonstop. I pray that there is another book after this!!
A Flawless and Brilliant Performance!!
I love a good mafia romance, and ever since I lay my eyes on this book I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed even though Jill Ramsower is a new to me author.
The story is intriguing, captivating, and well-written. With plot twists, and compelling characters that’ll keep you hooked right from the start. Luca and Alessia’s chemistry was intense, and very palpable, that I felt as if I was part of the fantastic world the author had created.
Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton are absolutely amazing in their performance. They nailed it by bringing the story to life!
I really loved and enjoyed listening, and reading to this phenomenal story!
Forever Lies
The Five Families
By: Jill Ramsower
Narrated by: Mackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton
I love listening to new authors, and Jill Ramsower did not disappoint. This hot, suspense filled story had me from entering the elevator. The “chance” meeting of Alessia and Luca begins our story and we listen just to find out the secrets, lies and love that comes of it. Luca is a man on a mission, and he won’t stop until it is accomplished. He did not expect the chemistry he has with Alessia. Alessia is not looking for a relationship, she is trying to build her own career in her father’s business. These two have no idea how deep and dangerous their meeting will take them. The passion and thrills are high and surprises will keep you on the edge. I loved the characters in this one. Luca is mafia, through and through, but a little vulnerability when it comes to Alessia may be his downfall. Alessia is very strong willed, passionate and determined. Love these two together, but I really loved the family dynamics behind them. Each has a very different back story creating mystique and intrigue into the five families. I can’t wait for more
Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton are a fantastic team and really compliment each other with their narration. Cartwright, always on her game, hones in on Alessia’s personality so much that I could feel everything. She has a lot of revelations and each one a different reaction, easily felt. Hamilton exudes that alpha male into Luca, and he let’s us into the conflicting feelings of Luca. It’s a fantastic narration and beautifully enhances the story.
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Forever Lies by Jill Ramsower is a mafia romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton. This is book one in the Five Families Series.
This is the first book of Jill’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Mafia Romances. I cannot wait until the second book in the series Never Truth is released on audible.
Mackenzie and Teddy did an amazing job on the narration. They both know how to bring a story to life. I love them as a duo.
This was my first Jill Ramsower’s book, and won’t be my last. Forever Lies is the first book in The Five Families, a Mafia Romance/Office Romance. I loved it! Luca and Alessia’s story is suspenseful, filled with mystery, drama, and secret. Luca is a mafioso, alpha, hot, possessive, protective, powerful, and ruthless. Alessia is a lovely young woman, kind and caring. They share an instant attraction, and a sizzling chemistry. I love the ending. Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job with the narration. I love their voices together. I enjoyed it! Looking forward for the next book in the Series, Never Truth.
Forever Lies by Jill Ramsowar is the first book in the Five Families series. This novel will have you engrossed from beginning to end with its mafia trope, its intriguing characters and its twists and turns.
There was suspense, mystery, drama, secrets, betrayal, intense chemistry, romance and so much more. Yes it was Luca and Alessia’s story but there was also an underlying plot that greatly added to the story. I absolutely loved this novel and can’t wait for more in this series. I would highly recommend this novel to all lovers of mafia romance.
I listened to the audiobook version of this novel which was narrated by Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton. These two were amazing and brought the story to life. I was hooked on every word, they had great pace and timing and I loved that they had varying voices for the different characters. It was a pleasure listening to them narrate this novel.
A mafia book at it’s finest. Quite a few twists in this book that have you guess and yet it all blends in so perfectly with the rhythm of the story. Great book and great narration!
*review for audible version*
I love a good mafia romance and this one did not disappoint. The narrator’s did an amazing job bringing these characters to life. Luca is a bossy, protective alpha and I loved him from the very start. Alessia is strong and independent. Luca is relentless in his pursuit to win Alessia over despite how hard she may fight it. They have an instant chemistry and there’s no stopping all the explosive sexual and emotional tension. There’s lies, betrayal, and whopper of suspense that pulls you in like no other. I can’t wait to see how all the issues play out in the upcoming book and hopefully, more books? Because you’ll find out that its definitely not all resolved just yet…
Thank you to netgalley and the author for a copy of this book.
This book was a fast read for me. It grabbed and held my attention from beginning to end. It’s filled with a hot alpha male who knows and gets exactly what he wants. Luca has his sights set on Alessia. Alessia is currently working her way up her father’s company when she meets the dark and mysterious Luca. There is immediate chemistry between the two of them.
The story is filled with plenty of twists and turns to keep you hanging on. You dont want to miss out!
A terrific start to a new mafia romance series. There’s a swoon-worthy romance between the luscious, dominant Luca and the unsuspecting daughter of a rival family, Alessia. What starts out as a ploy to get dirt on Alessia’s father soon turns into a hot romance that neither can deny. Luca is fiercely protective and insanely sexy when it comes to Alessia. But a deadly twist with the Five Families put Alessia in danger. I loved that the author didn’t shy away from the cruel reality of the mafia life even at the expense of our couple. Well written with intriguing characters in a mafia setting that reeks of authenticity. I look forward to future stories in this series. Lessi’s sister Maria is certainly intriguing in her private existence and is the best friend cousin, Giada. And then there’s the tattooed hunky underboss of the most deadly rival family, Matteo. So many great characters to choose from! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC.
“My name on his tongue was the sweetest nectar I could have imagined— delicious, tempting, and dangerously addictive.”
I am new to Jill Ramsower. In fact, I first heard of her through a group. I entered her contest for a chance to win an ARC of “Forever Lies.” I only like a couple authors that writes mafia books because it often feels like it is lacking, so I was really skeptical at first. I started reading it with an open mind and I definitely did not regret it.
“”He was animal magnetism personified. He was every crush and craving, each desire and fantasy, all rolled into one. Something about him called to me on a visceral level, and I was powerless to deny it.”
Alessia Genovese is an independent young business woman who is trying to literally work her way up from the bottom at her own father’s company. Luca Romano is a dominant, typical alpha male. Having randomly cross paths with each other at her father’s company started their journey together. Alessia has never been with anyone like Luca and that made her realize that maybe she looked at a few things blindly.
“He was a tsunami, and my small island had no hope of surviving his battering effects.”
There was a a lot of romance and a few hints of mafia aspects. I do think that we get any actual details on the mafia aspects like we did with the romantic aspect. That being said that romantic aspect was absolutely everything to me. They complimented each other really well and it flowed together.
“He was in my veins, with me always.”
There was definitely some dark moments and many moments that really threw me for a loop. It was really good because I did not even see it coming. This story was full of secrets and lies and it really drew you in. The chemistry was on fire. It was like the words she wrote down about Alessia and Luca was so explosive; you kept getting hooked and hard to stop.
“The blaze between us was life-altering, but there was no way to back out now.”
Needless to say, I am now a new fan of Jill Ramsower. “Forever Lies” was well-written and detail oriented. The characters were well developed. This was a sensational story. I can’t wait to check out more Jill Ramsower’s other work.
This is the first time I have read anything from this author, and I’m really glad I got the chance to read this book. This is the story of Luca, and Alessia, these two characters are very well written, have explosive chemistry, and a magnetic connection. Their intense story kept me glued to the pages. I really enjoyed their story, Luca, and Alessia have an emotional roller coaster, full of twists, and turns, secrets, lies, hot, and steamy scenes. Great book, I look forward to reading more from this author.
I recieved a free ARC through Netgalley and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.
Y’ALL! If you’re looking for an amazing mafia romance…look no further than Forever Lies by Jill Ramsower! She blew me away with Luca & Alessia I loved the intrigue and how much chemistry these two had!!
This was the first book I’ve read of Jill’s and I devoured it in ONE NIGHT! Y’all don’t want to miss out on this great read!
Thank you The Next Step PR for an advanced copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Forever Lies
By: Jill Ramsower
*REVIEW*
I’ve ready numerous mafia romances, and I never know what to expect. As the genre goes, I enjoyed Jill Ramsower’s style of writing. Forever Lies is the story of Alessia and Luca. Alessia is a woman on a mission. She is working her way from the bottom of the company to the top to prove her competence and capabilities to her father. I understand the rationale, but Alessia has to realize that pleasing daddy is no way to live. She is smart and strong but needs to learn self reliance. Alessia meets Luca one day on an elevator. He’s tall dark and sexy with an air of charm and aggression that is instantly appealing. He pursues Alissia, but what are Luca’s intentions? Does he have a hidden agenda? As a relationship develops between the two, secrets and betrayals threaten to derail everything. Alessia is naive, but she gets a wake up call. Luca is the alpha male, but will he be there for Alessia when it matters most? The chemistry is hot and sparks fly in this mafia romance with a few surprise twists. I enjoyed this story. It has a different vibe than some others I’ve read, and that’s a good thing. If you’ve been wanting to read something refreshing or maybe a different genre, Forever Lies is a great place to start.
An incredible mafia romance full of twists, lies and betrayal. But also really hot and romantic story. A great first book for this series!
FOREVER LIES was forever amazing. I happened upon this book and this new to me author on Facebook about a week ago. I have recently fallen in love with all things mafia and the blurb seized me. I knew I had to read it. So I immediately ran to netgalley in search of an ARC. And guess who was approved? Yup.
I was a mess of emotions just as Alessia was. What she felt,I felt. I kept trying to reason everything she did. It was nice being in the same mindset as a character; to have that connection.
Ramsower, you wrote an extraordinary, heart wrenching story. I was sad when it was over but I pray you are going to write more of Luca and Alessia. I need more of them. They completely owned me the entire time I was reading their story and long after it was over. Is it too soon for a re-read? 5 Stars!!