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The Five Families Collection 1
Love and danger are intertwined for the Genovese sisters as they’re caught up in a dark web of schemes and violence—and find the ruthless men who will rule their hearts. Now in a convenient ebook bundle, here are the first three novels in Jill Ramsower’s captivating Five Families Series.
“I swear this series keeps getting better and better!” -Amazon Reviewer
Forever Lies
When Alessia gets stuck in an elevator at work, she’s trapped with Luca, the hottest man she’s ever seen. But she can tell something dark hides beneath his charming façade — especially once he decides he’s not letting her go…
Never Truth
Sofia swore she’d never forgive Nico for leaving her in darkness. When Sofia’s powerful father hires Nico to protect her, Nico knows he’ll never be strong enough to walk away from her a second time — but convincing her won’t be easy…
Blood Always
Maria knows her arranged marriage is the best thing for her family, but she didn’t count on her husband Matteo’s ruthless determination to possess her—or their sizzling chemistry. Will they survive the passion that burns between them?
Warning: These are mafia romances intended for mature audiences with some elements that may be inappropriate for sensitive audiences. If you like a sharp edge to your romance and deliciously dangerous leading men, get ready to lose yourself!
“I swear this series keeps getting better and better!” -Amazon Reviewer
Forever Lies
When Alessia gets stuck in an elevator at work, she’s trapped with Luca, the hottest man she’s ever seen. But she can tell something dark hides beneath his charming façade — especially once he decides he’s not letting her go…
Never Truth
Sofia swore she’d never forgive Nico for leaving her in darkness. When Sofia’s powerful father hires Nico to protect her, Nico knows he’ll never be strong enough to walk away from her a second time — but convincing her won’t be easy…
Blood Always
Maria knows her arranged marriage is the best thing for her family, but she didn’t count on her husband Matteo’s ruthless determination to possess her—or their sizzling chemistry. Will they survive the passion that burns between them?
Warning: These are mafia romances intended for mature audiences with some elements that may be inappropriate for sensitive audiences. If you like a sharp edge to your romance and deliciously dangerous leading men, get ready to lose yourself!
591 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2020
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About the author
Jill Ramsower
47 books3,132 followersJill 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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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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March 27, 2023
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Book 1: kinda boring but picks up towards the end. Mostly forgettable. 2 stars
Book 2: hated the hero (sorry forgot his name). H and h are childhood friends and get together as teens until he breaks up with her. I was fine with her forgiving him until we are told how he drove her away. In essence he decides that being together puts her in danger so H invites her to a party so she can catch him cheating on her with another girl from school. He then drops out of school and ghosts her. The girl who he cheated with blames her for his disappearance and makes her life hell until she meets another boy who becomes her best friend and he stands up to her bullies. She NEVER moves on from H remaining a virgin. When he comes back into her life and finds out about her BBF he assumes they are together and has the audacity to be pissed that she had "moved 0n" during high school. URGHHH! This huge mess *may* have been salvaged if it wasn't for the fact that there is ZERO GROVEL!!! Therefore 0 Stars.
Book 3 was a lot better. I really liked the h who was not bland or a doormat like the previous books. She had been hurt so had a hard protective shell around her to avoid getting hurt again. The H eventually managed to get through it and find out why she acted the way she did. The author did a good job writing her and it was done in a way that made me care about the h and invested in her HEA. It wasn't until towards the end of the book that we found out what happened to her and who was behind Marco's murder which kept me interested in the story. I didn't hate this H (don't get me started again about the previous book) although it took me while to warm to him but by the end I was on his side and was very satisfied with the end. 4 stars.
I'm giving it 3.5 only because of Book 3. Sadly Books 1 and 2 really let it down and if my score had been based on those books it would have been 1 star. I will read the next set and hope it continues on in the same vein as the last book.
Book 1: kinda boring but picks up towards the end. Mostly forgettable. 2 stars
Book 2: hated the hero (sorry forgot his name). H and h are childhood friends and get together as teens until he breaks up with her. I was fine with her forgiving him until we are told how he drove her away. In essence he decides that being together puts her in danger so H invites her to a party so she can catch him cheating on her with another girl from school. He then drops out of school and ghosts her. The girl who he cheated with blames her for his disappearance and makes her life hell until she meets another boy who becomes her best friend and he stands up to her bullies. She NEVER moves on from H remaining a virgin. When he comes back into her life and finds out about her BBF he assumes they are together and has the audacity to be pissed that she had "moved 0n" during high school. URGHHH! This huge mess *may* have been salvaged if it wasn't for the fact that there is ZERO GROVEL!!! Therefore 0 Stars.
Book 3 was a lot better. I really liked the h who was not bland or a doormat like the previous books. She had been hurt so had a hard protective shell around her to avoid getting hurt again. The H eventually managed to get through it and find out why she acted the way she did. The author did a good job writing her and it was done in a way that made me care about the h and invested in her HEA. It wasn't until towards the end of the book that we found out what happened to her and who was behind Marco's murder which kept me interested in the story. I didn't hate this H (don't get me started again about the previous book) although it took me while to warm to him but by the end I was on his side and was very satisfied with the end. 4 stars.
I'm giving it 3.5 only because of Book 3. Sadly Books 1 and 2 really let it down and if my score had been based on those books it would have been 1 star. I will read the next set and hope it continues on in the same vein as the last book.
October 13, 2022
I freaking loved every minute! I am getting the other books in the series!!
I wasn't sure about Maria, but after Matteo, she started letting her family get closer. Then understanding the WHY, it all made sense. Though I had been getting the clues, they were well hidden.
I understood how Sophia felt about Nico's betrayal, but also WHY Nick handled it the way he had. That one was a hard one to work through.
Alessia's reactions to Luca, and separately her father, were a wild tangle to work her way through. But she came through all of it stronger.
Great stories! Good for re-reads!
I wasn't sure about Maria, but after Matteo, she started letting her family get closer. Then understanding the WHY, it all made sense. Though I had been getting the clues, they were well hidden.
I understood how Sophia felt about Nico's betrayal, but also WHY Nick handled it the way he had. That one was a hard one to work through.
Alessia's reactions to Luca, and separately her father, were a wild tangle to work her way through. But she came through all of it stronger.
Great stories! Good for re-reads!
June 26, 2023
This first of 2 volumes hold the first 3 books in the five families series. These stories are about 3 sisters who unbeknownst to them is a mafia boss.
These books take you through their trials and tribulations as they navigate their way in a new world, while trying to find love.
Each sister has her own unique personality and I loved seeing each one grow as you read the books. I loved the overall feel of family and seeing them all repair as you go through each book.
I was so caught up and consumed in this world that I couldn’t put this series down.
These books take you through their trials and tribulations as they navigate their way in a new world, while trying to find love.
Each sister has her own unique personality and I loved seeing each one grow as you read the books. I loved the overall feel of family and seeing them all repair as you go through each book.
I was so caught up and consumed in this world that I couldn’t put this series down.
December 4, 2023
Enjoyed these three stories
Nice easy reads and great stories about three sisters. They all got HEAs with dangerous but tender men.
The favorite had to be Alessia and Luca because I love insta attraction and that scene in the elevator did it for me.
One gripe I had with these stories, I felt they could have been a little more dark and suspenseful. I felt it was missing that gut emotions that have you swooning or crying. Felt like the stories were rushed with the characters diving into each other.
I'm curious about the other family members and the novellas.
Nice easy reads and great stories about three sisters. They all got HEAs with dangerous but tender men.
The favorite had to be Alessia and Luca because I love insta attraction and that scene in the elevator did it for me.
One gripe I had with these stories, I felt they could have been a little more dark and suspenseful. I felt it was missing that gut emotions that have you swooning or crying. Felt like the stories were rushed with the characters diving into each other.
I'm curious about the other family members and the novellas.
December 19, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyable read!
I thought this set of books were pretty good. Do they romanticise violence? A little bit but they’re also a nice little escape into a space that the everyday Joe/Jane is probably quite curious about. Lots of IRL names and personality traits are referenced (like ‘Genovese’) which gives them a bit of an edge and wound through them are these slightly unconventional love stories. I enjoyed the read a lot.
I thought this set of books were pretty good. Do they romanticise violence? A little bit but they’re also a nice little escape into a space that the everyday Joe/Jane is probably quite curious about. Lots of IRL names and personality traits are referenced (like ‘Genovese’) which gives them a bit of an edge and wound through them are these slightly unconventional love stories. I enjoyed the read a lot.
March 13, 2021
It’s very difficult to find a good author of mafia romance books. Jill Ramsower is one author who doesn’t write good mafia romance books but instead writes great mafia romance books. I loved reading these three books. They all contained great plots, chemistry and romance. I seldom reread a book but I’ve reread Blood Always several times.
February 27, 2025
Wow!!!!
What an incredible series so far parts1-3. I have enjoyed it so much. There's so much I want to say about it but I no I will tell it and I don't want to ruin it for other. But people you all need to read this series promise you want be sorry. I'm about to start reading parts 3-5. Lata
What an incredible series so far parts1-3. I have enjoyed it so much. There's so much I want to say about it but I no I will tell it and I don't want to ruin it for other. But people you all need to read this series promise you want be sorry. I'm about to start reading parts 3-5. Lata
March 31, 2021
Mafia Romance
When I first started reading this mini book series 1-3 ,I was not sure it was my flavor of mafia Ness. I was so wrong. Each nook has connections to the previous book and they all make sense after reading. I truly enjoyed these books
When I first started reading this mini book series 1-3 ,I was not sure it was my flavor of mafia Ness. I was so wrong. Each nook has connections to the previous book and they all make sense after reading. I truly enjoyed these books
May 6, 2021
A trio of greatness
Loved these books.Fab,individual, hot stories.All so different, these sisters were great to read about.Well written and kept me gripped.Can't wait to read the next book.
Loved these books.Fab,individual, hot stories.All so different, these sisters were great to read about.Well written and kept me gripped.Can't wait to read the next book.
April 27, 2023
The Five Families, books 1-3
The books are based on the New York Mafia. The head a one family.
Who has three children all he has tried to keep out of the business of the family. Read to see how it effects them.
The books are based on the New York Mafia. The head a one family.
Who has three children all he has tried to keep out of the business of the family. Read to see how it effects them.
January 9, 2025
Honestly, this might be a good book, but the Audible narration was so disorganized that I couldn’t follow the story. I rely on being able to read along with the narration, and that just wasn’t possible here. Unfortunately, I had to stop reading and couldn’t finish it.
February 1, 2022
2.5 stars for Books 1, 2 & 3 each.
April 30, 2023
great series
Hot man, & strong women what more could you want?
Add in family, and love plus the danger of life in the mafia.
I couldn’t stop reading.
Recommend to all.
Hot man, & strong women what more could you want?
Add in family, and love plus the danger of life in the mafia.
I couldn’t stop reading.
Recommend to all.
August 20, 2024
Great stories
All the young ladies found their true love. Great story line, the twine together and didn't miss a beat as they went back a forth. Love love it
All the young ladies found their true love. Great story line, the twine together and didn't miss a beat as they went back a forth. Love love it
March 7, 2025
outstanding
The author out done herself in this mafia romance! The audiobooks were just as telling all of the cast brought it all to life!
The author out done herself in this mafia romance! The audiobooks were just as telling all of the cast brought it all to life!
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