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Forever Lies
- The Five Families
- Narrated by: Mackenzie Cartwright, Teddy Hamilton
- Series: The Five Families: A Mafia Romance, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Categories: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Thriller & Suspense
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Luca was heartache waiting to happen.
On the surface, he appears well-dressed and professional, but behind those impassive black irises, I can sense something dark and ruthless. He’s unlike any man I’ve come across in my life. With my wealthy upbringing, I’ve been around any number of affluent, powerful men, but Luca is different. Enigmatic. Overwhelming. He wears an air of secrecy like the latest fashion trend.
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Warning: There is a scene involving attempted sexual assault that may not be suitable for listeners sensitive to such topics.
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- CAROLYN 🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹🔹
- 12-30-19
I LOVED EVERY MAFIA MINUTE
This was a new-to-me author but I couldn’t resist the lure of a new Mafia series starting with this romance being co-performed by Teddy Hamilton (purrrr). And the backstories, build-up, revelations, chemistry, suspense, sex, thrills and chills, betrayal, twists and climactic passion was all I was hoping for.. but sadly there were only eight measly chapters narrated by one of my favorite male narrators.. so boo hoo please give us more next time. However.. and thankfully, Mackenzie’s 5 star narration was excellent and her possessive alpha male voice was believable allowing each character to be pictured in my head as the riveting action scenes played out. Worth a credit? Yes absolutely. A great introduction to The Five Families with a good balance between family, the ‘family’ and the bitter-sweet conflicted romance in the epicenter that comes with a heavy dose of heart vs head decisions and deadly drama. Thankfully the story ends well for Luca and Alessia.. but the enemy has now been been revealed - and his mission is to create a war between the families. And I can’t wait to hear more.
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- Captivated Listener!!
- 12-29-19
Good Mafioso story!!!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I need to listen to Mackenzie Cartwright more. I've listened to her before and she was really good in this story. Teddy of course was fabulous but he didn't narrate as many chapters as I'm used to but he was there. He's one of my top book boyfriends which is why I went with this one. My heart goes out to women or anyone who have endured any form of sexual harassment. I dont think this situation is the main story but it's a good part of it at times so the warning is legit so be careful to avoid triggers if you're sensitive. I thought it would be hard to listen to but the author handled it in a way that I could listen to it without tears. The story is a love story and about our families and our heroine finding out things about her family she didn't know and her having a hard time handling the harrassment and the decisions she had to make to get her HEA. Luca was her knight and shining savior. He was a hottie too!!!!! Good story with some surprises and twists. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed the audio. Well narrated and interesting. ❤❤❤❤
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- Fallingwiththeleaves2519
- 01-04-20
A sexy, suspenseful read!
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...
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- K. Ramjohn
- 01-16-20
I enjoyed it
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 it 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.
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- AudBookLv
- 12-31-19
Forever Sucked In!
I love a good mafia story! This did not disappoint. I can't wait to hear more of the rest of the Five Families! I hope there is even more to Luca and Alessia story. I was totally sucked in and need more! If you want a story with lots of twists and turns, some a little predictable but a good time, all the same, this is for you! Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton did an amazing job with the narration had me hanging on to every word! #audiobookobsessionreviewer
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- AudioObsessed
- 04-07-20
Needed more
Liked some parts and struggled with others. I liked Luca, especially when he got all domineering with Alessia. Unfortunately he was too tame in that aspect. He acted like an alpha with his words but when it came down to it he was just not alpha enough. As for the mafia aspect I needed more of it. Too much time was spent on Alessia and her struggles with her boss. Also what happened with her friend that warned her? He just disappeared and in my opinion that was a missed opportunity. I really wanted to see how Luca would react to him. Overall 3 1/2 stars. Narration was great! It is mostly narrated in the heroines POV.
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- blue_river @AudiobookObsession
- 01-15-20
Forever Lies
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!
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- Mom Seeks Smut
- 01-07-20
Office Romance with a side of Mafia
This was my first time reading from author Jill Ramsower. I would call this an office romance with a sprinkle of mafia. 😂 From the beginning, hero and heroine have this immediate attraction. However, the romance itself is a bit of a slow burn as each is holding back from the other for personal reasons. When the romance takes off its explosive and steamy. I found the character development of the hero a bit lacking. I know as a reader there are secrets that are kept held back as the story is developing but because of the hold back on details I think that I never truly warmed up to him and was able to trust that his actions were worthy of our heroine therefore I couldn’t fully get into the romance of these two characters.
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- Tesha
- 10-24-20
Forever Lies
The story was great. I loved the strong but innocent female character. And who doesn’t love a strong mafia man! I loved teddy Hamilton but Mackenzie Cartwright just sounded to young for the female role in this book. I do like listening to her in other books so it wasn’t to much of a hardship to listen to her.
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- Ariadna B.
- 01-16-21
Great mafia romance! Teddy for the win!
Secrets, lies, suspense, and love! Top it all off with a yummy as hell alpha hero and insane chemistry between the MC’s throughout and I was in love with this story! FOREVER LIES was my first introduction to Jill Ramsower and I loved the story. Full of passion, intensity, and all the mafia elements I love. Luca was strong, relentless, and every bit the mafia hero. His strength was matched by Alessia’s and I just loved these two together. Narration was performed by Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton. Two of my favorite narrators and one of my all time favorite narrating duos. They did a wonderful job bringing the story to life. Teddy brought a perfect balance of alpha and emotions to the mafia hero. Definitely worth a credit.
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- C M Silver
- 07-29-20
Romano and Alessia face Hard Truth
This is not a love story. This is a mafia story containing a romance. It is gritty, violent and raw, well written, well crafted. Not for the faint of heart. This author certainly knows her craft with language and plot. LOVED IT.
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- Sara B
- 01-24-20
Impressive
This is my first book by Jill Ramsower, and I absolutely loved her style. The storyline is incredibly engaging, it draws you in and captivates you. The plot is filled with conflict, deceits, betrayal, romance, and some angst. There were some unexpected twists and turns, secrets kept, and their revelations. I was thoroughly enthralled by how Luca and Alessia's relationship built and grew. Luca is the definition of an alpha male with powerful protective instincts. Alessia, although at times naive, has a strong inner core. The dual narration by Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton is outstanding. Their performance embodies the characters' personalities and emotions, portraying their desire and want for each other, literally bringing the book to life. I can't wait for more books from this author.
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- C. E. Adamson
- 11-25-20
Ok
It was good but wasn’t what I had expected. When ya hear mafia ya think more danger, strong men. But hay was a easy listen
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- Minnie
- 10-03-20
Audiobook Review
Forever Lies is a story about Alessia and Luca. They meet in her family’s company she works. Immediately there are sparks between them and Alessia knows Luca is not like other men she dated and she also can’t stop thinking about him. Luca is a banker, but also a Mafia men. He knows he shouldn’t get close to Alessia, because his life can bring danger to her, but he also can’t stop thinking about her and seeing her. I liked the audiobook, the minutes flew one by one and with each one I got more and more into the story. It was a great listening, there was romance and action. I received this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
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- Nina
- 09-30-20
Brillant new mafia romance discovery
What drew me to the book in the first place was the stunning cover. Love me some Adam Cowie. He’s delicious. Upon discovering that FOREVER LIES is a mafia romance, I was sold. I am a sucker for well-executed gritty, darker storylines, and Jill Ramsower, who is a new author to new, absolutely delivered. Her writing is vivid and intricate, painting a powerful picture. Alessia Genovese and Luca Romano. A sexy and deliciously possessive alpha-hero and a strong-willed albeit at times naïve heroine, who still questions the hero and does not blindly just submit to him. Sizzling hot chemistry. Hidden secrets, danger, lies and betrayal. Some unpredictable twists. Delicious. … and made even more delicious by the narration of Mackenzie Cartwright and Teddy Hamilton. That grumbly rumble gets me every time and Ms. Cartwright’s amazing ability to transport emotion are the icing on the cake. I’m looking forward to book two!
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- Clare Tunilla
- 09-28-20
3.5 Stars
3.5* I've read this series all out of order but I've finally gotten to the first one. I'm a sucker for when Luca is obsessed with Alessia and that really bumped this up for me. Overall I really enjoyed the writing and the characters and I think I've said this for every book in this series, but I wouldn't mind reading more in this world. I received a complimentary copy of this on audio and I volunteered to leave an unbiased review. All opinions are my own.
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- K1burger
- 09-23-20
5 start read
I'm a sucker for a book that has a good love story and is about the mafia. This book was both and I couldn't get enough of it. Alessia and Luca had a dynamic chemistry with each other right from the instant they met. It was steamy and sizzling but at the same time sweet and caring. Naturally there was some violence as there always is in Mafia books but it was the right balance of violence and romance. I listened via audible and I thought the narrators were fantastic.
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- Megan Bell - The Flock🎧
- 09-18-20
Mafia Perfection!!
I am a sucker for mafia romances and this one didn't disappoint! Alessia is naïve yet so smart it doesn't take long for everything to click into place for her. When she meets Luca it's like he barges into her life and she doesn't have a choice but to accept it, her heart is too far gone from the start. Luca is the perfect bad boy, he is hot as sin and so strong and demanding. It was exactly what I would expect from him. His job is unconventional to say the least but the connection to Alessia is too strong to ignore. When the plot thickened I couldn't turn away, I couldn't even think about anything other than finding out what happened next! I couldn't believe the turn of events, the way things played out. I loved it! Again, I'm a total sucker for mafia romances but this one is worth reading. It has everything I wanted from a mafia romance- angst, heat, fear, blood, and secrets.. so many secrets! The reveal is jaw dropping. It is amazing how secretive the mafia is and I revel in it!
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- 🎧Mandy🎧 Sawyer 🎧Audiobook 🎧Obsession🎧 Reviewer🎧
- 08-16-20
Excellent
Now this book has everything you will want from a Mafia storyline. A demanding Alpha with a very sexy voice, a sweet innocent girl with blinkers on and enough action to keep you hooked throughout. Brilliant performance from both Mackenzie and Teddy.
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- BookWormMomma
- 07-13-20
Wow!!
This was my first book by author Jill Ramsower and I'm now obsessed. I originally read this book on Kindle and could not put it down. I'd been in a bit of a book slump for quite a while but I positively devoured Luca and Alessia's story. These two are explosive and all consuming. The audio version is even better. Mackenzie and Teddy did a phenomenal job bringing this story to life. I seriously can't wait to read/ listen to everything this author has to offer. ❤