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Hunter’s Keep (Moretti Men 3) by Jill Ramsower-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date May 6, 2026

Terina
My husband was murdered on a rainy Tuesday afternoon,
Leaving me widowed and harboring an unbearable secret shame.

I never want to know that sort of guilt again.

Five years later, when my life is threatened by the Russian mob,
My older brother assigns his best friend as my bodyguard.
But I refuse to allow another man to risk himself for me.

DiAngelo Farina doesn’t care about my refusal.
He vows death to anyone who touches me.

The man is ruthlessly loyal and heartless in the execution of his duties.
He values his Mafia oath above all else.

And in his attempt to break my will,
He exposes a side of me I never knew existed.
A side that craves submission and surrender.

My protector turns to teacher,
But can I learn to trust him with my body and my life?

•••••

REVIEW:HUNTER’S KEEP is the third instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary, adult THE MORETTI MEN erotic, Mafia romance series, a spin off, set in the author’s Byrne Brothers and Five Families worlds. This is Mafia Capo DiAngelo Farina, and Terina Donati-Kirkland’s story line. HUNTER’S KEEP can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (DiAngelo and Terina) HUNTER’S KEEP follows in the wake of threats against our story line heroine. Approximately twenty years earlier DiAngelo Farina lost his twin brother Elio to a blackmailer, leaving a grieving DiAngelo and his family in its’ wake. Presently, and five years earlier Terina’s husband was murdered but the Donati family refused to tell Terina the truth, and in the aftermath Terina uncovered her husband’s secrets and lies. Fast forward to present day, Terina is targeted, DiAngelo has been assigned as guardian and protector but as the days and weeks pass, someone is taking aim at the Donati family.

The world building follows several pathways including Terina’s guilt and grief about the death of her husband ; DiAngelo’s grief in the wake of his brother’s murder, and the search for an assassin who has been hired by the Russian Bratva.

The relationship between DiAngelo and Terina is a best friend’s sister, protector relationship. DiAngelo is best friends with Terina’s brother Renzo, and works for the family ‘business’. DiAngelo has kept his distance but protecting our heroine brings our couple up close and personal, and when the truth is revealed, Terina is ready to move on with her life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and determined, many of whom were introduced in the author numerous interconnected series. We are introduced to DiAngelo’s parents, as well as Terina’s best friend Isa, and the return of Terina’s brother Tommaso ‘Tommy’ Donati, Renzo and Shae (Craving Chaos 5) and their mother Azzurra. The requisite evil has many faces.

HUNTER’S KEEP is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is edgy, dramatic and captivating; the romance is seductive ; the character are forceful, desperate, dynamic and animated. HUNTER’S KEEP ends on a cliff hanger-you have been warned.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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Mistletoe Masquerade (Moretti Men) by Jill Ramsower -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 19, 2025

Sachi
I was trapped in a nightmarish conversation
when a gorgeous man in a masquerade mask
saved me with a kiss.

He pretended to be my date.
He danced with me.
Enchanted me.
Then, invited me home with him.

It was supposed to be a delicious night of anonymity.

I never expected our paths to cross the very next day.
Me with my Mafia friends, and him … the police detective.

•••••

REVIEW:MISTLETOE MASQUERADE by Jill Ramsower is a contemporary, adult novella found in the author’s MORETTI MEN erotic, Mafia romance series, a spin off, set in the author’s Byrne Brothers and Five Families worlds This is detective Dean Malone, and sculptor, artist, caterer Sachi’s story line. MISTLETOE MASQUERADE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Sachi is Best friends with Amelia (Devil’s Thirst 1).

Told from dual first person perspective (Dean and Sachi) MISTLETOE MASQUERADE focuses on a perceived betrayal by our story line heroine. Hired as part of the catering team for the annual Christmas police masquerade ball, Sachi can only watch from the sidelines as the beautiful people enjoyed their night but the opportunity to dress up and mingle finds our heroine going home with Detective Dean Malone, a man she ghost before going too far. Determined to find the woman who stole his heart, Dean discovers our heroine’s connection to the Moretti crime family, and in doing so, believes she is part of a bigger conspiracy.

The world building focuses on the search for the truth as Dean struggles to trust our story line heroine.Believing Sachi to be on the wrong side of the law, Dean takes step to make sure he uncovers the truth. Quick to jump to conclusion, Dean all but threatens our heroine.

The relationship between Dean and Sachi begins at the ball, a one-night stand that ends with Sachi ghosting our story line hero. Dean is determined to find the woman he is unable to forget but discovering her connection to the Moretti’s threatens to destroy any hope for a happily ever after. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The energetic secondary and supporting characters include the return of Sante and Amelie (Devil’s Thirst 1) , Tommy and Dani (Death’s Favor).

MISTLETOE MASQUERADE is a quick read; a holiday story of secrets and lies, perceived betrayal, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The fast paced, character driven premise is entertaining and engaging; the romance is passionate; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Devil’s Thirst
Death’s Favor

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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DEVIL’S THIRST (Moretti Men 1) by Jill Ramsower -review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date December 27, 2024

A new neighbor with a secret identity and a deadly obsession…

Amelie

I knew I shouldn’t have asked him for a ride.

My new neighbor is a study in contradictions—covered in tattoos and dripping intensity.
He’s alluring yet aloof, and his every calculated move is dangerously seductive.

Little did I know, he’s been systematically inserting himself into every part of my life.
Creeping beneath my protective armor.
Trapping me like a fly in his web before revealing his true identity.

Now, he’s standing before our families calling me his future wife.

He doesn’t understand that my life isn’t that simple.
I have secrets of my own, and his obsession with claiming me might just get me killed.

••••••

REVIEW: DEVIL’S THIRST is the first instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary adult MORETTI MEN dark, erotic, Mafia romance series, a spin off, set in the author’s Byrne Brothers and Five Families worlds. This is Sante Mancini and Amelie Brooks’ story line. Sante was first introduced in Silent Vows (Byrne Brothers 1).

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there WILL BE triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Amelie and Sante) DEVIL’S THIRST focuses on the building relationship between our story line couple. Several years earlier Amelie’s life spiralled out of control, with memory loss and the ultimate betrayal. Fast forward to present day Amelie is a prima ballerina but a ballerina with a stalker. Enter Amelie’s new neighbor Sante “Isaac’ Mancini, Amelie’s new protector but a man who knows more about Amelie than she could have ever imagined. Sante is determined to claims Amelie as his own but Amelie’s past refuses to let go, targeting our heroine at every opportunity.

The world building follows several paths including Sante’s return to New York, in the wake of his estrangement from his extended family but Sante’s return is predicated upon his need for a woman he met years before, a woman who is hoping to forget the past.

The relationship between Sante and Amelie is one of second chances, of a sorts. Amelie is determined to prove she is worthy of the principle role at the National Ballet Theatre but someone is stalking our heroine, pushing Amelie into the arms of our story line hero. Sante Mancini is a bit of a black sheep in his family but reconnecting with his sister Noemi gives Sante hopes for a new beginning. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, familiar and charismatic secondary and supporting characters including Connor and Noemi (Silent Vows 1), Oran and Lina (Vicious Seduction 4), Renzo and Shae (Craving Chaos 5), and Sante’s cousin Tommy aka Tommaso Donati. The requisite evil is a familiar face. Tommaso’s story is next.

DEVIL’S THIRSTS is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is dark, dramatic and detailed; the romance is seductive; the characters are desperate, determined, broken but struggling to move on.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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VICIOUS SEDUCTION (Byrne Brothers 4) by Jill Ramsower-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 8, 2024

Oran
Lina Schultze is a pawn.
A shiny piece of plastic I’ll use in my plan for revenge.

I’ll seduce her. Claim her.
Then flaunt my acquisition in front of her ex, Lawrence Wellington—
The man I plan to destroy.

Once my mission is complete, I’ll send Lina packing.

She’ll be the easiest and most … pleasurable part of my vengeance.
Charming her away from a man old enough to be her father won’t be an issue.

And if it comes down to it, I’m not above using force.

Lina
Oran Byrne has made his intentions clear—
He’ll stop at nothing to have me.

But he’s just like every other rich, entitled asshole.
He doesn’t know me.
All he sees is a pretty object to be possessed and discarded.

They all underestimate me.

I’ve come back to the Olympus Club for a reason,
And I won’t let anything stop me,
Least of all a smooth-talking criminal with arsenic on his tongue.

If Oran expects me to fall into his open arms,
He’s in for a world of disappointment.

••••••

REVIEW: VICIOUS SEDUCTION is the fourth instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary, adult BYRNE BROTHERS erotic, Mafia romance series. This is dress designer Lina Schultze, and businessman Oran Byrne’s story line. VICIOUS SEDUCTION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspective (Lina and Oran) VICIOUS SEDUCTION follows the enemies to lovers relationship between our story line couple. Oran Byrne is hoping to take down some powerful people but he never expected to come face to face with his future in the guise of Lina Schultze, a woman he suspects may be in trouble. Always on the arm of the man Oran is hoping to destroy, Lina was looking for information , information that our hero knew nothing about. Desperate to uncover the truth, Oran makes Lina an offer she cannot refuse. What ensues is the building romance and relationship between our story line couple, and the potential fall-out as the ghosts from the past refuse to let go.

The world building focuses on the take down of some very power men, men who use their positions for influence and control but a secret ‘society’ may be behind the a number of missing and exploited women, and our heroine is determined to make them pay.

The relationship between Lina and Oran begins acrimoniously as Oran is determined to take control. Using Lina in his plans, Oran never expected to fall in love but loving Lina may come with a price. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of coloful, energetic and questionable characters. We are introduced to businessman Lawrence Wellington, Lina’s mother Eliza, and stepfather Charles, as well as the Renzo Donati, and Moretti Malice series set up and spin off, and the return of Oran’s brothers Keir and Torin, and Conner and Noemi Reid. The requisite evil has many faces.

VICOUS SEDUCTION is a story of secrets and lies, manipulation and coercion, power and control, dysfunctional family values, betrayal and vengeance, acceptance and love. The premise is intriguing, dramatic, dark, and intense; the romance is seductive and passionate; the characters are desperate, determined, dynamic and strong-willed.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Silent Vows
Secret Sin 1.5
Corrupted Union
Ruthless Salvation

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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RUTHLESS SALVATION (Byrne Brothers 3) by Jill Ramsower-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 6, 2023

Stormy
I don’t seek out gorgeous men with psychotic tendencies,
But damn if they don’t have a way of finding me.

Beautifully broken. Endlessly tempting.

Each day at work, my brooding Irish boss acts like he wants nothing to do with me.
And every night, he stalks me like I’m the very air he breathes.

So why haven’t I tried to escape him?
Maybe he’s not the only one who’s a little broken.

Torin
I’ve never known obsession until now.

I hate the way it feels.
The conflict.
The cravings.

Stormy Lawson consumes my every thought.

I yearn to punish her for being so damn irresistible.
I ache to own her, so I never have to know life without her.

But more than anything, I’m compelled to slaughter anyone who touches her.

••••••

REVIEW: RUTHLESS SALVATION is the third instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary, adult BYRNE BROTHERS erotic, Mafia romance series. This is Torin Byrne, and Stormy Lawson’s story line. RUTHLESS SALVATION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise including domestic violence, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Torin and Stormy) using present day and memories from the past RUTHLESS SALVATION follows in the wake of a possible stalker for our story line heroine. Stormy suspected she was never alone but she had become complacent, and knew it may be time to move, yet again, before the past comes through with a promise to kill. Working for the Byrne brothers as a cocktail server meant Stormy was always up close and personal with Torin Byrne but never expected to discover that Torin’s attraction was visceral and hard. An attack against our heroine found Torin guardian and protector but the revelation about the who, what and why was about to place Byrne brothers in the direct line of fire. What ensues is the building relationship between Torin and Stormy, and the potential fall-out as Stormy’s past demands her return, one way or another.

The world building continues to follow the Byrne brothers Irish Mobster world including their illegal dealings in the world of arms dealing. A shipment of stolen guns was about to bring the Irish face to face with the Russian Mafia but Torin will quickly discover there is more to the appearance of the Russians than anyone could have imagined.

The relationship between Torin and Stormy is one of employee and employer. They have danced around one another for close to six months but Stormy knows her time in New York comes with an expiry date, a date that may be closing in faster than she expected. Having left everything and everyone behind, Stormy is desperate to protect the man with whom she is falling in love, fearing she will bring death and danger wherever she goes. Torin doesn’t do relationships but he is desperate to claim Stormy as his own. Stormy is hiding something; she is on the run, and it is only a matter of time before Torin takes charge, destroying anyone determined to destroy the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are provocative and intense.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, engaging and familiar secondary and supporting characters including Keir and Rowan (Corrupted Union), Conner, Oran, and security Jolly. The Byrne organization of Irish mobsters look after their own but Stormy’s presence is about to draw a line betweenTorin and the family he loves. The requisite evil has many faces.

RUTHLESS SALVATION is a story of abuse, power and control, trust and misunderstanding, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is intriguing, captivating and dramatic; the romance is seductive and intoxicating; the characters are sassy, animated, powerful and strong.

Reading Order and Previous reviews
Silent Vows
Secret Sin 1.5
Corrupted Union

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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Corrupted Union (Byrne Brothers 2) by Jill Ramsower-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date April 4, 2023

Keir
The governor’s daughter has gotten herself into a mess.
If I protect her, her father will owe me, bigtime.
But the best way to keep her safe is to marry her.
Claim her as one of our own.

The catch? She’s got a boyfriend she’s not ready to part with.
Good thing an unwilling bride isn’t an issue for a guy like me.

Rowan
How is it that years of toeing the line could unravel so damn quickly?

I’ve done my best to make my parents happy in every way.
But when a six-foot tatted Irish gangster showed up at our house, my entire life began to crumble.

Now, I’ve woken with a ring tattooed on my finger, and I’m starting to worry there’s no going back.

••••

REVIEW:CORRUPTED UNION is the second full-length instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary, adult BYRNE BROTHERS dark, erotic, Mafia, crime world romance series. This is thirty-two year old businessman Keir Byrne, and twenty-two year old college student Rowan Alexander’s story line. CORRUPTED UNION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Keir and Rowan) CORRUPTED UNION follows in the wake of Rowan Alexander confronting Irish Mafia member Keir Byrne inside the family home but Rowan is about to discover that all is not well in the world in which she grew up, having discovered a possible human trafficking ring involving someone she loves. Rowan Alexander is the daughter of Governor of New York, and is expected to marry someone of their own wealth and status but Rowan is desperate and finds herself on the hunt for someone to help. Enter Mafia crime lord Keir Byrne, and the man with whom Rowan will fall in love. Rowan is a single minded, stubborn young woman whose desperation has placed a target on her back, and her only means of protection is to align herself with our story line hero. What ensues is the quick building romance and relationship between Keir and Rowan, and the potential fallout as Rowan and her family are targeted as a means to an end.

Rowan Alexander is quickly falling for the man who has stolen her heart but the past refuses to let go, threatening everyone that is about to cross our heroine’s path. Betrayed by someone close, Rowan is quick to discover not all is as it appears to be including family and friendships meant to increase power and control. Keir Byrne finds himself caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place in his efforts to ferret out the truth. From a missing gun shipment to the possible involvement of the Russian Bratva, Keir knows that to protect Rowan means to claim the young woman as his own.

The relationship between Keir and Rowan begins when Rowan met Keir in the family home. Keir needed a meeting with the Governor of New York, and Rowan found herself oddly attracted to a man that could destroy her life. Rowan was desperate to help Keir uncover the truth but constantly placed herself in danger, threatening not only her life but the people she loved. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters includes Keir’s cousin Conner and his wife Noemi (Silent Vows 1), his father and Nana, cousins Tor, Oran and wife Caitlin, as well as Rowan’s parents Governor Evan and Mrs. Alexander; Shipping magnate Lawrence Wellington and his son Stetson. The requisite evil has many faces.

CORRUPTED UNION is a story of power and control, betrayal and vengeance, secrets and lies, protection and understanding, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is twisted and dramatic; the characters are strong, forceful and charismatic; the romance is passionate and intense.

Reading Order and Previous Reviews
Silent Vows
Secret Sin 1.5

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

 

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SECRET SIN (Byrne Brothers Novella) by Jill Ramsower-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 21, 2023

It was supposed to be a one-time thing,
but I failed to divulge one little detail.

I was a virgin.

Bishop Bohanan was my first.
Now he’s demanding to be my one and only.

And he won’t take no for an answer.

•••••

REVIEW: SECRET SIN by Jill Ramsower is a stand alone, contemporary, adult, erotic, Mafia romance novella set in the author’s Byrne Brothers series. This is Ewan ‘Bishop’ Bohanan, and twenty year old, Pippa Revello’s story line. SECRET SIN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

NOTE: Some of the events of SECRET SIN cross over with, and run parallel to the events of book one SILENT VOWS.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Bishop and Pippa) SECRET SIN follows the building romance and relationship between Ewan ‘Bishop’ Bohanan, and twenty year old, Pippa Revello. Bishop Bohanan is Connor Reid’s (Silent Vows) second in command, and as such found himself closely watching our story line heroine. A night on the town with her cousin Noemi finds twenty year old Pippa a little too drunk and naïve to care, and flirting with Bishop leads to a one night stand. Bishop doesn’t like being ghosted, and makes it his mission to track down the woman with whom he will fall in love. As Pippa continues to push Bishop away, Bishop sets up a scenario that opens up Pippa’s eyes to the dangerous situations, out of her control. What ensues is the building but tempestuous relationship between Bishop and Pippa, as Bishop struggles to convince Pippa they belong together.

Pippa Revello wants and needs her independence but falling for Bishop meant going from her father into the arms of another man. Refusing to accept Bishop is her happily ever after, Pippa battles between head and heart, placing herself in the direct line of fire. Bishop Bohanan knows Pippa is the woman that calls to his heart but convincing Pippa may take more time than he could have ever imagined. The $ex scenes are erotic and intense but I dislike the use of certain four-letter words.

We are introduced to Pippa’s family: parents Gino and Lauretta Revello, siblings Gabe and Ari; Pippa’s high school friend Archer Worthington, as well as the return of Conner and Noemi (Silent Vows), and Bishop’s friend Callum.

SECRET SIN is a quick read; a novella length, age-gap, fast paced story focusing on the building relationship between a young, inexperienced woman, and the man with whom she will fall in love. The premise is captivating and entertaining; the romance is seductive and steamy; the characters are determined and charismatic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one SILENT VOWS

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Reviewed by Sandy

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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Silent Vows (Byrne Brothers 1) by Jill Ramsower-Review & Excerpt tour

 

 

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 17, 2022

I wanted out of the mafia and unexpectedly got my wish,
only it’s worse than I ever could have imagined.

I’ve been promised to the Irish.
An arranged marriage in the name of alliance.
I have no choice.
My father will kill me if I refuse.

In two short weeks, Conner Reid will become my husband.

The ruthless Irishman threatens my composure and intoxicates my senses.
He represents everything I hate in this world yet summons my darkest cravings.

I can’t escape him.

The worst part is, I’m not sure I want to.
Because my life is in danger, and Conner may be the only man who can save me.

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REVIEW:SILENT VOWS is the first instalment in Jill Ramsower’s contemporary adult THE BYRNE BROTHERS dark, erotic, Mafia romance series. This is Irish Mafia heir Connor Reid, and twenty year old Noemi Mancini’s story line.

WARNING: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Noemi and Connor) SILENT VOWS follows the building relationship and arrange marriage between Irish Mafia heir Connor Reid, and twenty year old Noemi Mancini. Six months earlier, a car accident took the life of Noemi’s mother, and in the wake, our heroine opted to become a selective mute. Refusing to talk, fearing she would meet the same fate as her beloved mother, Noemi became a prisoner in her father’s home, a prisoner whose life was threatened on a daily basis. In the hopes of procuring more power and control, Noemi’s father Fausto Mancini offered his daughter to the Irish mob, an offer Connor Reid jumped at the chance to partake but Connor suspected all was not well in Noemi’s life, and with the help of his family, began to investigate the man who offered up his daughter to the highest bidder. What ensues is the building relationship between Noemi and Connor, and the potential fall-out as the Irish, Italian and Albanian Mafias are pushed together in a war for power and control.

Noemi Mancini is about to jump from the frying pan into the fire but the fire may be preferable to the potential future left waiting at home. Noemi knows that her father has plans, plans that involve our story line heroine but threats of a different nature continue to haunt Noemi in the wake of her mother’s death. Connor Reid hadn’t planned on marrying but something about Noemi gave Connor Reid pause. From the outset, Connor suspected Noemi was but a pawn in a much larger game, a reluctant pawn with a possible end date if she does not comply.

The relationship between Connor and Noemi is an arranged marriage between two powerful crime families but Connor never expected to fall for the silent daughter of the Italian Mafia, a daughter whose secrets run dangerous and dark. Noemi knew her time with her father was coming to an end, and marriage to Connor was a preferred alternative to what was waiting at home with her dad. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are introduced to Connor’s cousins Keir Byrne, and Shae; his right hand man Bishop; Noemi’s brother Sante, their father Fausto, as well as Noemi’s cousin Pippa, and several members of both extended families.

SILENT VOWS is a story of power and control, murder and obsession, betrayal and revenge, secrets and lies, family and relationships, friendships and love. The fast paced premise is captivating and intriguing but not as dark and gritty as many of the Mafia/crime world story lines; the romance is erotic and intense; the characters are determined, desperate and dynamic.

Copy supplied for review

Reviewed by Sandy

 

 

Read the First Chapter HERE!

 

His cool stare held me captive, eyes inches from mine. “Is your father going to be a problem?”
My lips parted in surprise.
I’d expected innuendo and manipulation. Such a direct line of questioning hit at the very heart of my worries and unsteadied me.
I shook my head and tried to dart beneath his arm. Conner wedged his body in front of the door, blocking my path completely and bringing us chest to chest. I sucked in a shock of air, then narrowed my eyes defensively.
He wasn’t remotely unsettled by my display of irritation. If anything, his intensity only darkened further in the dimly lit basement hallway—a villainous storm threatening to crumble me to my foundations.
“Protective is one thing. I get the sense this is more, and I think I ought to know if it’s going to be a problem.” His eyes narrowed a fraction, the difference between tension and savage ferocity in one tiny twitch of a muscle. “He ever hurt you?” The words were deadly calm.
Oh God. Why was he doing this?
He needed to stop asking questions, and I needed to stop thinking his questions meant he cared. This was all probably about control and power, not me. I had to shut it down. Now. The best way to accomplish that was not to look like a scared little girl.
Taking a small step back, I opened my clutch and pulled out a pen, then took his hand in mine, palm up. It’s so much wider than I expected. Rough and solid muscle. Hands that knew hard work, like squeezing the life out of an enemy.
I mentally scolded myself to focus and wrote two letters across the full surface of his palm.
NO.
Releasing him, I peered up in challenge. Conner stepped forward, placing his leg between my thighs and swiveling us until my back was against the wall next to the door. I didn’t squirm or respond, knowing I couldn’t show doubt or weakness if I was going to shut down his questions.
“Not so fragile as they implied, are you?” he purred above me.
I took his tie in my hand, pulling him slowly lower until our noses almost touched, and shook my head slowly side to side. His hands came to rest on either side of my head as he brought his cheek to mine, his hint of stubble creating a delicious friction against my skin.
“Good, because I’m not remotely gentle.” The words were a black promise, raw and demanding and utterly intoxicating. 


 

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Jill is a Texan, born and raised. She manages the hectic social calendars for her three active children and occasionally spends an evening with her dashing husband. Aside from being an author and a mom, she’s a travel junkie and loves to read when she is not lost in her own stories.

With Jill’s books, you can count on confident heroines, plenty of steamy tension, and deliciously assertive leading men. There are no guarantees in life, but with her books, you know everything will work out in the end. However, a perfect ending would not be nearly as satisfying without a seemingly insurmountable challenge. Jill loves to add plenty of adversity in her stories, creating unforgettably dynamic characters and sneaky plot twists you will never see coming.

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