Impossible Odds A Five Families Novel by Jill Ramsower

This is the 4th book in the series but can be read as a standalone as I have not read any of the previous books.

Giada Genovese is a mafia princess who takes no prisoners. On a night out in Vegas she comes across a stranger who she is instantly attracted too, but the feelings aren’t reciprocated. No harm, no foul for Giada as she walks away with her confidence intact, but no before she takes something from the mystery man that he wants back. Primo isn’t going to let Giada get away with anything, mainly due to pride but also due to the fact that he is attracted to this mysterious beauty. The only problem is that Primo is part of the Cartel and the Cartel and the Mafia don’t mix. This modern-day Romeo and Juliet story follows a cartel kingpin's second-in-command when he sets out to enact a key part of a crucial plan. He didn't count on falling in love with his rival's daughter along the way. For her part, Giada knows what her dad does and where their wealth comes from, but is happy to stay out of it until her world collides with that of one of her father's latest enemies.

This is a book that has it all star crossed lovers crime mystery drama you have it all. May not be to everyone’s taste but a good read all the same.

I loved reading this book and was pleasantly surprised to see how well Giada and Primo fit together. Giada is the epitome of confidence. However, despite loving strong female leads that Giada embodies perfectly, Primo was the one who had my heart throughout the story. I felt like his character had the most development. Ramsower reveals layer after layer of Primo, making it impossible for you not to succumb to this bad boy with a tortured soul.
Watching the two of them come together, despite all the obstacles that are laid before them they find a reason to show everyone who thinks that this isn’t a good idea that when there is a will there definitely is a way to just maybe find that HEA that you never knew you could find.

A steamy romance with a whole lot of feels mixed in to keep you on your toes while giving you warm tingly feels

I truly love the concept of a mafia princess and a cartel man, mafia romances are some of my favorites! While this couple had great heat and chemistry the emotional development of the relationship was lacking and I would have liked more depth.

I have to say I actually enjoyed this book!
I've gotten over my weird obsession with romantic suspense last year, but this one might have sucked me back into it!
Giada is a very strong female character, which is exactly the way I like them! She had sass and swag and I loved her and Primo together.

I might have to pick up the other books in this series!

That a hello cover.... lick. Hawt and delicious before we even get to the blurb. I’ve seen this author around and I’m glad I decided to take the plunge!

What did I like? Giada... lord what a name... has a daring side that comes out as pickpocketing in serious moments. Yes they are items of little worth but she pickpockets the wrong person and he comes to collect. They seem to catch fire then we learn there is other consequences. Fun book and an insane HEA!

Would I recommend or buy? I’d read more by this author! This is for fans of mafia romance and fourth book in a series but can be stand alone. I give it four hawt stars!

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left a review!

Impossible odds
By Jill Ramsower
Pub date 21 Oct 2020
This book is full of romance there plenty of love scenes two make you sweat while reading this book. This was a beautiful story from start two finish. The writing style was easy two follow. And such a enjoyable read. This book is full of emotion and love. I love he was like romantic scary and dark and the cover is beautiful as well. I enjoyed both characters I loved how they friendship blossom.

Let me tell you something about this book. From the start...the very beginning...we get the heat and we get the spicy. Ramsower freaking pulled zero punches and yanked our ever loving attention from the get go with this dirty, dirty man. Primo demanded Giada’s attention and he dang well got it. And he got mine as well. I was over here fanning myself the whole time. Because the story was like whoa.

Giada is everything right with this story...fun, loyal, a rebel, and determined. I adored her from start to finish. I loved she didn’t know what she wanted to do with her life. Because it’s ok. She will figure it out one of these days. But she did know she wanted Primo. Because who wouldn’t? I was in love with the two of them even when they were not.

I am not saying things were easy for them, because a huge secret is thrown all up in Giada’s face. But sis handled it like a freakin champ. While I would have been cowering in the shadows, peeing myself. No doubt.

But all in all, this story was so very amazing. From the beginning to the end, IMPOSSIBLE ODDS held my mind and body captive. Whispering hope at times and seductive secrets throughout. I was immersed deeply. Ramsower owned my life for two days with her words and even well past the last page as my mind was overtaken with the story I just read. 5 Frenzied Stars!

This is a dark and twisted tale full of intrigue, suspense and emotion. Primo and Giada have a scorching desire for each other but know they should not be together. Italian mafia versus the Mexican cartel. Is it possible for them to be together? Are they willing to do whatever it takes? This is an exciting story and I highly recommend this book.

Gida meets Primo in Vegas; she does not know who he is when she walks away with his cigarette litter. When he notices it gone it takes him months before he is able to track her down. He works for the drug artel and he needs to find time to find Gida. When he does, he not worried that she is a daughter of a Mafia Don, for he already knew that, and frankly he was not worried at all.
He then asks her to go with him out of the country and she agrees, bypassing her father’s security and leaves with him and leaves the country and travels with Primo. He is also on a quest of his own when he found something out about his mother and childhood. Gida finds something out about her past as well. The story gives you a mystery and one with some twists and turns. A very good story.

This was not my cup of tea. It was not the book so much, but it was me. Not my kind of book. Added to it, I haven't read any of the other books in this series.

This book has such an interesting concept where the Mexican cartel meets the mafia princess. It certainly is an exciting tale and one that intrigued from the beginning, I was literally hooked and found the fast pace of the story perfect.

Giada Genovese is the daughter of the consigliere to a mafia don. She is headstrong, confident, and sexy but unsure of what she wants out of life. Primo is a Mexican cartel assassin, the second in charge of the head of the cartel. He is brash, super confident, determined, and a super spunk. When he meets Giada, well let’s just say there may have been some sparks but no fires were lit, then! I really liked both lead characters and while Primo made me want to shake him occasionally with his hot and cold attitude, I still liked him. The chemistry they had was so thick you could cut it with a knife.

The descriptions of Guaymas was so vivid I now want to travel there. Actually, all of the character and setting descriptions are terrific. Each helps you to visualize the story as you read.

This story has it all: a delicious bit of darkness, great romance, mafia as well as the cartel, interesting settings, a touch of humor, and some incredible twists and turns you don’t see coming. I totally recommend this book.

I am a BIG fan of mafia stories so when I saw this I knew I had to jump on it.
Primo and Gia are FIRE!!!!
I had never read this author before so I had not read book 1, which was fine, I was not lost. I would however recommend reading in order just so you know all the players.
Gia, is a Mafia princess and Primo is the muscle for Naz, a cartel boss from Mexico. When Naz decides he wants access to ports the Mob has he plots to kidnap one of the Don's daughters. Well, this is where Primo changes the plan and starts to watch Gia. Both in Vegas at the same time Gia, plays a little game of car and mouse with Primo not knowing just what she is in for.
This story takes you on a ride full of twists and turns. You think " how romantic or That's HOT, " and then you are led down the path of Primo, doing his job and Gia, being a pawn.
I really enjoyed this story and will be back for the rest.

This is the fourth book in The Five Families Series, an amazing Mafia Romance Series. You can read this story as a standalone, but really, you don't want to miss one book in the Series. I love these series with interconnected characters. Primo and Giada's story is suspenseful, fast-paced, and captivating. I loved it! I can't wait for the audiobook version. I HIGHLY recommend this book, and this Series. I can't wait for the next book in the Series!

4 Stars!! So I liked most of this book. This was the first book I’ve read in the series ‘The Five Families’ & book 4 in the series. I would’ve liked more info in the epilogue and I wasn’t a fan of Gianna or Primo, the main characters. I have a few unanswered questions but nothing huge. This was a good book, all in all, I’m just not a fan of mafia/cartel romances, but if you’re into this genre, I’d say check this book out.
*I am voluntarily leaving a review for an ARC that was provided to me by NetGalley!*

This is an exciting, action packed story with mild steam. My only pet peeve was the H and h were gorgeous and rich. Even though I liked her spunk, I was disappointed that Giada’s greatest accomplishment was spending the day shopping at the mall. And Primo was a gorgeous specimen with his straight nose and strong jaw even though he spent his youth in a fighting ring. I like my characters to be a little less perfect.

5 STARS for Impossible Odds by Jill Ramsower

ARC received from Netgalley / Publisher and author in exchange for an honest review. Opinions expressed are my own and have not been influenced in any way.

Impossible Odds can be read as a stand alone - however , it is part of a great series this being Book 4 in the Five Families. There are some interconnecting characters from previous books that make appearances in Impossible Odds. All the books I’ve read to date I have rated 5 STARS.

Where to begin - the story of Giada and Primo / Javier - Javi is based in the mafia world of a Mexican cartel and New York mafia. What did I love about this story .... so many things ...

Fast paced / great storytelling
Great main characters
Supportive family and secondary characters
Sizzling chemistry and humor too
Lots of action to keep you on your toes and some great plot twists
HEA
And yes I am a real sucker for nicknames - in this case Giada’s is Viborita ( translates to The Little Viper ) the sultry brunette with the mischievous snake eyes and sharp wit !!!


Giada has never been understood so completely by a man before and she falls hard for Primo. He has not been completely honest with her and she wonders how it is possible to fall for a criminal so dangerous that ever her outlaw family doesn’t approve ...

The sign for me of a great book is not wanting to read The End - loved this book in the series and highly recommend Impossible Odds as well as anything in The Five Families series by Ms Ramsower.

This read had a bit of a twist from the other books in this series -- mafia vs. the cartel and it made for some suspenseful, mysterious moments. Exciting mafia storyline that focuses on Giada and Primo but also revisits some of the characters from the previous books in the Five Families Series. If you like dark, intense mafia reads, you'll love this one! I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC for NetGalley.

What a great story this was. This was the first book that I've read in this series. I'm glad I didn't miss this one.

I will say that at first I wasn't sure that I was going to even like Giada. But as time went on I fell totally in love with this unique, brash young woman. She definitely lived life full throttle, with no apologies and was incredibly interesting. She comes across as selfish for quite a while. That is until you dig a bit deeper into her as the story goes on.
I have to say that there is NOT one boring person in this whole story. They all had a of of depth to them as well as many being pretty dangerous too.
There was really good world building with good , interesting descriptions of surroundings which felt like it was just right.
Primo was one huge, gorgeous "box" of surprises. Don't forget also how dangerous he was too! But like all the other characters, he is also a man with many layers . I was delighted with how Giada described him later on. It was all in her head of course, but it was pretty darn good and felt accurate. She saw him as "refined, with a razor-sharp jagged edge and infinitely complicated." I loved the fact that we got both of the main characters points of views. Giada might have had to follow her instincts and reason and guess some things about Primo but we got the inside scoop. And that caused me to like him more and more too. It also put the light on just how dangerous hiss pursuing Giada is. Still, they do find time to engage in some pretty steamy sex when Primo isn't trying to stay away from her. For both their good, of course.
The tension is kept tight throughout the story. A lot of that tension also comes from Primo's boss Nazario Vargas (Naz). Naz was one over the top dangerous man who was easy to see was one crazy dude. That made him even more dangerous, because he was already suspicious of everyone and everything, and he's also extremely manipulative. His brother Juan might not be as nuts as his brother but that doesn't make him less dangerous.
In later chapters, Giada and Primo did something that I thought was kind of careless when you consider how paranoid Naz is. So I wasn't surprised to see that come back to bite them in the butt. But there were plenty of surprises that showed up in the story and it kept me totally involved until the end. The Epilogue was a good touch as well, to a an intense, enjoyable story.
"I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my copy of the book. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

When I received this book, I had no idea who the author was let alone that is was the fourth book in a series!

I read it anyway, as I turned out, it was the kind of book that was perfectly fine to read alone. So if you haven't read the rest, you can still read this one! However, I'd recommend reading the rest as I plan to do because this author did a really good job.