Mistletoe Masquerade (Moretti Men 2.5) 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.

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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

Copy supplied for review

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.