Corrupted Union | Jill Ramsower

First off, how readers are introduced to Keir and Rowan is really amazing, and truly left readers NEEDING this book ASAP! It is very clear that Jill Ramsower likes to tease her readers…and friends she is very good at it! One of the things that makes mafia different from other romance books is the “meet cute” Keir and Rowan’s introduction did not disappoint and the way the pair were drawn to each other from the start made this book impossible to put down.  

Keir is the oldest son and is working hard to find his place in the Byrne family as the eldest son of the eldest.  Keir works in legitimate and not so legitimate parts of the family business and has little time for a social life.  He is pretty closed off and doesn’t trust many people.  Until he stumbles upon Rowan Alexander- the woman he cannot stop thinking about her.  

Rowan is the only daughter of the influential governor of New York.  I really felt like her father is a good guy, but might be a little blinded by what others around him are involved in, but at his core he is a good guy that loves his family.  Rowan is fierce and as the story unfolds you understand where her strength comes from. Rowan’s past impacts her so much that even those close to her can’t see just how much.  

Throughout this book Ramsower gives readers a peek into the underbelly of the rich and powerful that often are overlooked when people are looking for the bad guys.  The drama didn’t end with New York politics, the Byrne family had some of their own!  But the political side that often plays into the mafia world was so fascinating and the inner workings of a mafia family kept me wanting more and more from this family.  

To outsiders Rowan and Keir might not be an odd pair because they have such chemistry and their banter is top notch.  At every turn Rowan left Keir speechless, and he wasn’t sure what to do with that! In turn Keir challenged Rowan, encouraged her to follow her passion, loved her for her quirks, and is such a fierce protector.  He truly is amazing book boyfriend material, he gives off total touch her and die vibes….his soft place in the world is definitely Rowan.  If you love a family mafia this is a must read, in my opinion! This series is top notch, and Ramsower is a gifted writer and she has very quickly become a one-click author for me!