Description
Book 7 of TAT Series
Part 1 of 3
In the mafia war, there are no rules.
And in love, rules are meant to be broken.
Sal, Deacon, and Iris have spent years on the same team mounting an assault against their own blood. Their roles are defined. Their boundaries are drawn. And the trinity has been dancing on razor blades, taunting insidious devils, and making a mockery of their enemies.
Until now.
He is missing.
And the precarious house of cards is about to tumble.
Fear of the unknown forces the Lotus Queen and the Dark Prince together, but their fierce competition quickly tears them apart. The search provides few clues, and the outcome looks grim as tensions escalate, threads unravel, and questions quietly surface.
Who went too far?
Who played too hard?
Who deserves the blame?
Was the abduction nothing more than a distraction?
And if so, who is the real target?
Everyone is a suspect as Sal picks apart the case he never wanted to work.
Someone is guilty. Someone is a pawn. And someone is in grave danger.
And he must answer the one question haunting his every thought—who can he trust?
a Tomb of Ashen Tears is an ongoing mafia saga in one world following the same characters throughout the series. Not a “traditional” romance. Love is a winding, sometimes dark road; Iris and Sal’s happily ever after promised at the end.
TAT Books bring an epic-length love story with heartbreaking tragedies and beautiful entanglements. Books 1 and 2 are intentionally slower-paced to build up the backstory. The cast kicks it into high gear in book 3, increasing intensity in each subsequent installment.
Also available in TAT MAFIA Series Love🌈Edition.
Romaine Burton –
I feel like this part one of the trilogy is setting the stage for what is about to come. Don’t get me wrong there is a lot of chaos in this story. Knowing this author’s work the next two books will be a combination of a hurricane, tsunami and earthquake all rolled into one. Look out! You have to expect the unexpected as the author weaves an intricate web of lies, deceit, drama, murder and mayhem.
As we get a glimpse into Sal’s mind we feel his emotions down to our core. The struggles he endured past and present. The heartache. The pain. The betrayal. The loss of his soulmate. As the pieces of the puzzle seem to fall in place just who can he really trust? His reason for living and staying sober are his two precious little girls.
The ghosts from his past come in forms of dreams. Some trying to help him see the light while others come with vengeance.
The kings have united but the queen is trying her best cause chaos by flipping the board.
Mae is beautiful and intelligent. Without her I feel Sal would collapse.
The scenes before the nightmare were hilarious. Dante, Deacon and Sal.
Dante and Raze are every women’s wet dreams but can Sal really trust them?
I highly recommend anything this talented and unique author creates.
Sir Scott –
Commitment:
This was what I expected (Because Sal!) in that I had no idea what would happen. Except intense; I had little clue where (or how) everybody would end up. Expect the unexpected squared, at least.
Also, was nice (sorta-kinda) to hear from some that have passed on. Also some past mysteries are revealed.
athomas52005 –
Hauntingly Beautiful
Such a grave error to mess with me.
To mess with my boys.
I am The Devil now.
Sh&%…this ride is emotional, not meant for the weak.
I’m not sure I have words for the hauntingly amazing book I just read, my head is still spinning and I KNOW it’s not gonna stop for days or weeks! Lies, betrayals, and big ugly cry tears, I FELT it ALL with this installment.
We pick up at the end of book 6 with one of there own missing 😱 buckle up cupcake this one hits HARD! When you think you know… boom 💥 you don’t. Curveballs are thrown, lies are told/revealed, laugh out load moments it’s like you’re living with the characters. The big ugly cry tears 😭 the kind that just roll ya… those they’re rare for me when reading. This series and author has done it more than once. Bravo 🙌🏼 while I sit with my mind blown 🤯 spinning 😵💫 out of control and begging for the next book!
I will cry until my last breath for the games we played upon each other’s hearts and pray that in the next life, he will be mine.
katselk –
Wow Kailee Reese Samuels did it again. Her books will take you through every emotion possible. You will be shocked, cry, love, and snort out loud laughing with the characters. Her words will stay with you. This is book 7 in the TAT series and I am just as hooked as I was with book 1.
We see Sal grow into a fine man and amazing father. His love and protection for his girls will warm your heart. Kailee doesn’t shy away from any topics and that is what I love about her books. There are so many twists and turns in this book my head is still spinning. I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book to see what happens.
tat2dgothic –
I don’t know how she does it but every time I think she couldn’t do any better, she does. This book tore my heart out and made me cry buckets full. I’m not sure I’m ready for what she has planned next but I’m a glutton for punishment I guess because I can’t wait.
jaynegibson –
I have been reading the words of Kailee Reese Samuels for quite some time now. And when I review her books, I often find that I’m repeating myself with my praises of her ability to transport me into the world of Sal, Deacon and Iris. It’s been a fairly long journey, a very intense and interesting one to be sure.
There are few authors who can carry on a story for this long and still transfix my attention like KRS does. Each book builds on the one previous to it. Builds so well in fact that there are moments when I feel like these characters are very real, that’s how deeply engrossed I become as I read her words. I find myself going through a myriad of emotions: anger, disbelief, hurt, confusion, joy, laughter, and contentment. How can one writer tap into so many different aspects of the human condition, and do it so well? Well, let me assure you, this one can. She is truly a delight to follow.
This is the continuing story of some people I’ve come to know well, who are darkness and light combined. I cannot recommend the works of KRS highly enough. Don’t miss out on her stories; they are unique, well written, and incredibly interesting.
emilycdorsey –
“Remember— this is our love story. Don’t lose sight of that focal point.”
Talking With Ghost broke part of my heart and I’m not sure I will recover anytime soon. Every book in this series is better than the last. Giddy excitement, devastating heartbreak, unbelievable actions and betrayals. My emotions were all over the place while reading this one. I’m very attached and emotionally invested in this series and it’s characters. I feel they are part of my family so yes, my eyes were a little watery at times but one part completely and utterly destroyed me. I had to put down my kindle and cry. No tissues to wipe away the tears just let them flow and feel the pain within the pages.
“Babygirl, we are never going to be done. I am with you for all eternity. No matter what. I am your lover. I am your soulmate. I am your rogue.”
If you are reading this then you have probably read the previous books and know that what you expect to happen will not happen the way you think it will. KRS will shock you with the unexpected and leave you reeling. The lines have been drawn, enemies have been made and we are nowhere near the end!
“There is no such thing as pure good or pure evil. There are only various shades in between. Everyone has blood on their hands. The real triumph comes in disguising that crimson.”
Iris is and will always forever be my QUEEN!!! I don’t want the next book I NEED IT!!!! Unforgettable and phenomenal freaking read!!!
“Such a grave error to mess with me. To mess with my boys. I am The Devil now.”
michelle-velasco –
Talking With Ghosts Part 1 is book number seven in the Tomb of Ashen Tears series and wow talk about a book hangover. I didn’t want this delicious, twisted journey to end and if you have ever read any of KRS’s books then you know what I mean. From the unforgettable characters to the unique storyline that took me on an emotional roller coaster ride this book is heartbreakingly beautiful. I don’t know how KRS does it but like I’ve said many times before I don’t ever want her to stop writing and after that ending I can’t wait to read what happens next.