Craving Chaos

The Byrne Brothers, Book 5

De: Jill Ramsower

Narrado por: Aiden Snow, Kelsey Navarro Foster

Mafia rivals stranded together in a test of survival … and temptation.

I was too busy giving Renzo hell to notice we weren’t alone.
That was my bad.
But seriously, the domineering asshole was asking for it.

What followed felt like a drug-induced hallucination—
Captured at gunpoint, drugged, then taken hundreds of miles from home.

Who could have imagined our escape would only make things worse?

Stranded in an arctic wilderness, I’ve had no choice but to rely on him for survival.
His body’s warmth and well-honed strength. His instincts and persistence.

That sort of bond changes a person, which may be the most terrifying part of it all.
Because Renzo Donati wants far more from me than cooperation.
He’s hell-bent on claiming all of me.

But that can never be.
He can only ever be my rival.
Anything more, and I’ll lose everything.
My career.
My family.
My heart.

*Craving Chaos is the first book in the Moretti Malice series, which is a spin-off of the Byrne Brothers. Each book in the series features a different couple and can be read as a standalone with a happily ever after. A dark romance with adult themes, Craving Chaos may not be suitable for sensitive audiences.

A Note from the Author: Shae Byrne is such a badass character that she deserved an absolutely epic story, and thus was born Craving Chaos. Set aside your expectations, make sure your seatbelt is buckled, and prepare for the ride of your life. For those of you who are new to me, I write what I'd call "mafia lite." My heroes are hardened criminals with soft spots for their heroines. There may be violence and cruelty in my books, but never between the main characters. Enjoy!

©2024 Jill Ramsower (P)2024 Jill Ramsower

A Mafia Adventure Romance

I jumped at the chance to read/listen to this book. Because, though I have only read one or two books by this author, I am an avid reader of survival romance AND Mafia romance. So put them both together and I am in romance heaven!

Shae and Renzo are representing their families when they meet up to do some business. The Byrne & Giordano families currently have an alliance but they doesn't mean they trust each other. They have a grudging respect for each other but that's it.

Then they are betrayed and kidnapped and in a crashing plane. Quite the irritating turn of events. Luckily they find a remote hunting cabin, with a few supplies and a whole lot of alone time. That grudging respect quickly flares into more during the long, cold nights and the fight for survival.

Shae has fought for all the respect and status that she has in her family, so getting sucked in by an Alpha male like Renzo may be tempting but is nothing she could ever take seriously. He has his own family to run and she's not ready to be subservient to any one. She's a freaking powerhouse and I completely understood how hard won her place is within a Mafia family.

Renzo has never been fascinated by someone the way he is with Shae, in fact, they wouldn't even be in this position if he hadn't been drawn to her and wanted another encounter. Now he has the perfect opportunity, albeit in a less than ideal situation, to melt her icy facade. He is up to the challenge.

I loved so many aspects to this book and everything in the wilderness was amazing. I liked the bi-rep with Shae and I thought it was a good twist to have her use her femininity as a weapon. She also a skilled fighter and quick as a whip. She is more than a match for Ren. They were on fire.

I did feel a bit of a weakness in the third act, once we get back to the real world. I was a bit fuzzy on some of the motivations and revenge of our villain. But this was a very solid book and I will add it to my recommendation repertoire.

Narrated by Kelsey Navarro Foster & Aiden Snow with great skill. They were both very compelling voices and I listened to this all in one sitting because they kept me moving through the story.

Great mafia story!

Craving Chaos (Moretti Malice #1) is a forced proximity, mafia romance.

Renzo and Shae’s story was packed full of angst and action. I loved how their connection built over time as they fought to survive. Engaging storyline with interesting twists.

Kelsey Navarro Foster and Aiden Snow did an exceptional job narrating this story and portraying Shar and Renzo.

Mafia & Survival Romance

Craving Chaos is the first book in the Moretti Malice series. This is actually my first Jill Ramsower book, and I was excited to read this one since it has two of my favorite things, mafia and survival. I loved the premise of this and couldn’t wait to dive in.

Renzo and Shae are from two mafia families that have an alliance, the Italian and Irish mafia. They get attacked and kidnapped while they were meeting up for business. The plane crashes in the middle of nowhere and now they are forced to depend on each other for survival. They find a cabin with some limited supplies, and they are able to huddle up together till they find a way out or get rescued.

This leads to a forced proximity and snowed-in situation, and they are having difficulties fighting their attraction for each other. Shae was such a strong heroine who had to fight hard for respect and to get a place of power in the mafia. She doesn’t want to give that up for a man and Renzo is the head of his family. They are falling for each other, but how can they make it work in the real world? I really liked both of the characters, and I felt their chemistry.

I loved the survival aspects of this book, but I wanted more of that. I thought the villain reveal was very interesting but wrapped up pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend this book, and I am interested in continuing the series.

🎧Audiobook Review 🎧
I listened to the audiobook, and it was very fast-paced and hooked me from the start. Aiden Snow and Kelsey Navarro did an excellent job bringing these characters to life. Their performances were emotional and exciting.

CRAVINGS INDEED!

Craving Chaos is the first book in the Moretti Malice series. This is my first Jill Ramsower book, I was excited to read/listen this one, a mafia and survival story, very unexpected for me. And overall ended up being most enjoyable intriguing read!
And let’s just say that the narrators were just simply amazing !

Ok let’s get to this..
Renzo and Shae are from two mafia families that have formed an alliance, the Italian and Irish mafia. Renzo and Shae were blindsided and kidnapped during a business meet up.
They both were distracted by the other to notice what was happening before it’s too late!
Restrained and outnumbered they were forced on a plane to who knows where, as they fought for control the plane crashes in the vast snowy nowhere that forces them to rely on each other for their safety and survival.
They soon find a cabin with some limited supplies, where they are able to huddle up together until they’re able to find a way out or get rescued.

This leads to a forced proximity, one bed and heated situations, this situation only heightened their attraction for each other.
Shae was such a strong heroine who had to fight hard for respect and to get a place of power in the mafia.
But doesn't want to give that up for any man, plus Renzo is the head of his family. And their relationship could only be more complicated as they fall for each other, but how can they make it work in the real world? | really liked both of the characters, and I felt their chemistry.
I loved the survival aspects of this book, but I wanted more of that. I thought the villain reveal was very interesting but wrapped up pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend this book, and I am interested in continuing the series.
• Audiobook Review
I listened to the audiobook, and it was very fast-paced and hooked me from the start. Aiden Snow and Kelsey Navarro did an excellent job bringing these characters to life. Their performances were emotional and exciting.

Listen if you love 💙
🖤Enemies to Lovers
💙Mafia Romance
🖤Strong FMC
💙He Falls First
🖤Bi-sexual FMC
💙Forced Proximity
🖤One Bed
💙Duel POV
🖤HEA
💙Spicy Romance
🖤Exciting Drama

Definitely recommend this Audiobook by this author new to me that did a phenomenal job with this book!

Go check it out give it a listen and comment!
Thanks for reading my rating and Review for this ALC with special thanks to VPR and Author!

@Georgious_eleanorpb🦋

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Unexpected Story Line

Had you told me that a story involving the Irish Mob and Italian Mafia would involve a bear…in the wilderness…I would not have believed you…but here we are!
STORY:5
CHARACTERS:5
NARRATORS:5
SPICE:3
OVERALL:4
I was pleasantly surprised with this outing. More often than not, mafia can really be just like any other mafia book…Jill said, I’ve got time today. Very well written, the narrators were perfect…love me some Aiden Snow. The slow burn was a tad too slow, even with the samplings that were provided. But the plot was plotting and the twist sealed it. Worth the time and I’m curious to see what the next book holds…due to Sante coming back!

Great narration, pacing a bit off.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

"Craving Chaos" by Jill Ramsower delivers an intense mafia romance with a unique setting that initially hooks you. The narration by Aiden Snow and Kelsey Navarro Foster is top-notch, adding depth and emotion to the story. However, the pacing felt a bit uneven for my taste. The story starts strong, thrusting you right into the action, but the slow burn between Shae and Renzo felt somewhat forced. When the romance finally ignites, it happens so quickly that it felt rushed. Despite these pacing issues, the chemistry between the characters and the high stakes kept me engaged throughout.

A VERY ENJOYABLE MAFIA LITE ROMANCE 💕

When Jill Ramsower releases a new book it’s always an auto buy for me because, over the years, she’s never let me down. And Craving Chaos delivered yet another entertaining and enjoyable romance - this time with a badass heroine who can hold her own. There’s nothing vulnerable about Shae.. she’s part of the Irish Brynne Mafia Family where she’s had to compete and prove herself in a man’s world. She’s smart, resourceful, brave, strong-willed and loves her family. Renzo is the new Head of the Italian Morretti Family.. he’s handsome, tattooed, strong and all alpha. So, when he demands Shae be present during an arms exchange, these two alphas don’t get off to a good start. Especially when they’re kidnapped, flown to who knows where, stranded, wounded and have to survive in the middle of nowhere Canada. And their action-packed wild adventure has these two rivals going through a lot of challenges to make it.. especially with their sexual chemistry and the shared bed. Their journey has lots of drama, thrills, tension, feels, humor, twists, teamwork, passion, swoons and chaos in a ‘he falls first’ enjoyable romance.

Worth a credit? It’s Mafia lite.. it’s an enemies-to-lovers love story.. it’s a forced proximity temptation.. it’s got an obsessed hero.. and it’s a “let’s work together to survive” plot that’s filled with all sorts of goodies. And the voice acting by Aiden and Kelsey brilliantly brought their journey to life. So yes, it’s creditworthy.

So good

This is my first book by this author and this was so good. This is also my first mafia, stranded and survival romance and the tension and connection Shea and Renzo had was just perfect. They are absolutely perfect for each other. The audio was so good, I loveee anything Aiden Snow narrates and Kelsey Navarro Foster was amazing. Highly recommend listening to the audio.

Best one!

Absolutely loved this one!! Shae’s story has been my favorite!! Everything about this book was perfect!

Yay for a strong MFC

The character development is great and I loved how the love story built over time… the MMC was the perfect balance of being dom but backing off when it was needed…