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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.

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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.

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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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