Never Truth (A Mafia Romance)

The Five Families, Book 2

By: Jill Ramsower

Narrated by: Ava Erickson, Wen Ross

Nico

They say you don’t know what you’ve lost until it’s gone, but that wasn’t true. I knew exactly how devastating it would be to lose Sofia, and I did it anyway.

She doesn’t think I have the right to walk back into her life. Too bad. I’m not the same playground protector she grew up with. I’ve grown into a hardened, selfish man, and her tears won’t deter me. Now that I’ve had a taste of her, I can’t get enough. I want to burry myself inside her - cage her in my arms and never let her go.

Sofia slipped through my fingers once before, and I won’t let it happen again.

Sofia

Nico was the solid ground that kept my life from falling into chaos...until that ground slipped out from beneath me.

He didn’t just break my heart, he destroyed it.

That was seven years ago. Seven long, life-altering years. Now, he’s come back trying to pick up where we left off, acting as if nothing has changed. He’s in for a surprise because I’m not that same little girl he left behind. He thinks he can bully his way back into my life, but he doesn’t have any clue what he’s up against.

Once Nico was gone, this little ladybug sprouted wings and grew teeth - she cast webs and made new friends while she hid in the shadows, nursing her heartache. Angelic Sofia became exactly what she was meant to be - a Genovese. In the Genovese family, our spines are tempered steel, and secrets run through our veins like blood.

The big bad wolf can huff and puff all he wants, but he’ll never get inside these walls.

©2019 Jill Ramsower (P)2020 Jill Ramsower

Great Mafia Romance 💜

This was a second chance mafia romance that I absolutely loved. The storyline was exciting with more than one surprising moments.
The characters were wonderful.
The narration was absolutely perfect.
This is book 2 that can be read as a standalone, with an HEA.
I recommend this book.

Sister’s Spotlight 💜

What my mafia romance loving heart needed

I love mafia romances and this one is on my list of new favorites. This is book two in the series. It can be a standalone but it definitely has me wanting to check out book one. In this story, we get the story of Nico and Sofia. They meet as kids and instantly have a connection. Their strong friendship blooms into more. Then Nico suddenly breaks her heart and disappears. Years later as she is graduating from college Nico appears back into Sophia's life. Secrets and truths are revealed Turns out Nico works for her mob boss father and Sophia knows all about it when everyone thinks she has no clue about her families mafia ties. As they try to give their love another chance, they aren't sure if it can survive their secrets. I loved every aspect of this story. It pulled me in right away. I went through the emotions with the characters. I felt for Sophia's heart break. I loved and hated Nico (but in the end totally loved him). My favorite character was Sophia's best friend Michael. I hope there is more from him in the series. I am hooked on this series. This is a must read/listen for mafia romance fanatics like myself. This book has drama, danger, steamy romance, heart felt moments and everything else to have you addicted. These narrators did a great job pulling the listener in and keeping us locked in.

SO GOOD.. SO ENTERTAINING.. & SO WELL-NARRATED TOO

Oh boy I’m love.. love.. loving this Five Families Mafia world that Ms Ramsower has created with her sexy dangerous alpha heroes and complicated heroines.. and all I can do is echo the glowing 5 star reviews others have left for this very enjoyable and well-paced love story. There’s a good buildup as these two soulmates rekindle the embers of their love that never quite died out and Nico and Sofia’s second-chance dual POV love story was brought to life by two very talented narrators who made the character’s journey through potholes, lies, secrets, danger and revelations an absolute joy to listen to.

Worth a credit? Definitely.. its well-developed soft plot is sweet, romantic, emotional, layered, has good ‘family’ loyalties and has Mafia madness too.. and yippeeee I’m off to listen to book 3 right now.

Mafia goodness

Everything you need from a Mafia romance. Angst, suspense, and twists you never expect. Add a second chance romance to the mix and you'll be hanging on every word. This is book 2 of The Five Families series. It can be read as a standalone but book 1 is just as delicious and the ending, though not a cliffhanger, will leave you anxious for book 3. Ava Erickson and Wen Ross do an amazing job of bringing this story to life and I look forward to hearing more of their narrations in the future. Very much worth the credit!!

Sofia and Nico

This book was so good. Nick broke up with Sofia when she was 15 and shattered her world. He comes back into her life seven years later when her father wants him to protect her from their enemies. There was plenty of suspense and romance. Sofia's older sister Alessia and Luca from book 1, made a few appearances. Her friend Michael turned out to be great. Uncle Sal shows up again in a negative way. The ending of this book was great. Ava Erickson and Wen Ross did an outstanding job with the narration.

Second Chance to Love!

This is the second book in The Five Families Series, a mafia romance/second chance to love. Nico and Sofia's story is fast paced, emotional, captivating, and beautiful. Nico is handsome and protective. Sofia is beautiful, smart, and strong. They are both beautiful characters. Micheal, Sofia's best friend, is a great and intriguing character. I would love to have his story. Wen Ross and Ava Erickson did an amazing job with the narration. I enjoyed it, and I highly recommend it.

Good story

I didn’t buy the first book because of the male narrator, but I love these two narrators and the story kept my attention. I’m on to the rest of series. So far so good.

Italian mafia at its best!

Romantic suspense is my favorite sub-genre. Jill Ramsower knows how to write it. This second book in her Five Families series thrilling and romantic. Nico and Sofia have been together since they were in kindergarten. As they grew up, their relationship changed from friends to dating when all of a sudden one day, Nico disappears from Sofia’s life. But where has he gone? And will Sofia move on? And how does Michael fit in? While the book features their romance, it also takes us into the world of the Italian mafia. The first scene in the book is ear catching and only forces me to keep listening as we find the inner workings, the lies, the secrets and the danger that being part of the families brings to the life of their members. I could not stop listening to this story, and can guarantee that Jill Ramsower has become a one click author for me!

Narrated by the incredible team of Wen Ross and Ava Erickson, I was thrown into the world of Nico, Michael and Sofia. They both have an innate understanding of their characters and find the perfect voice for each. I was caught up in the narration and enjoyed it immensely. I would love to hear more from this team.

Loved From Beginning To End

This story has plenty of edge of your seat suspense. The voice actors helped in getting me to love this second book of The Five Families series. Now that I've listened to the book I don't know that I could sit and read the book. I had too much fun having someone read to me.

This is one of those books that can seem based on reality. And this had me thinking of some of the shows that I watched growing up. Once I finish listening to the series, I can picture going back to the beginning and listening to them one after the other - just like a soap opera. If autumn wasn't in full swing in my area; I could see myself sitting in a beautiful garden, or on a swing, just listening to the author's words come to life.

Both Ms. Erickson and Mr. Ross are very good at their job and I'm glad that I get to experience it. They have a way of changing their voice so that you know another character is speaking. You will have no trouble hearing the emotions come through your earbuds/headphones. The voice actors made it very difficult for me to turn it off. It was tough to think about work when all I wanted to do was hear Ms. Ramsower's characters come to life in my head.

I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

Breathtaking Second Chance Romance!

This is an exciting, emotional, and sexy second chance romance! This story starts with Sofia witnessing a horrific event when she is too young to understand. She doesn't know how to cope and keeps to herself. Nico befriends Sofia on the school playground helping her to slowly feel safe and stronger. As they grow so does their friendship, maturing into a love that is more mature. They have big plans for their future until Nico is drawn into a dangerous world to protect his family. Sofia once again didn't understand why her heart keeps getting broken. Now years later she is stronger and not as innocent as she once was. Nico is back in her life and he will do whatever it takes to protect her while convincing her to give him another chance. But they both have secrets that could be too great to overcome. I loved how this story was told in past and present sequence, slowly revealing the events that made Nico and Sofia who they are today. This romance was suspenseful, and seductive and the thrilling story surrounding them was a nail biter! Narrators Ava Erickson, and Wen Ross did a great job bringing this story to life. They skillfully made these characters so clear to me, making me care for them quickly. Their inflections were breathtaking, and their chemistry was palpable. I loved listening to them both as they drew me in and made this story even more exciting. I can't wait to find out what happens next in this Five Families series!