Published: Jan. 01, 2012
Words: 122,630 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780984931118

Short description

A woman on the run. A damaged Mafia don. A rival bent on revenge... Mafia don Enrico Lucchesi struggles to preserve a fragile truce with the Andretti family. But when Kate Andretti flees from her abusive husband, Enrico won't leave her in jeopardy. Can he save her without reigniting the bloody feud between the families?

Extended description

Kate Andretti is married to the Mob--but doesn't know it. When her husband uproots them to Italy, Kate leaves everything she knows behind. Alone in a foreign land, she finds herself locked in a battle for her life against a husband and a family who will "silence" her if she will not do as they wish. When her husband tries to kill her, she accepts the protection offered by a wealthy businessman with Mafia ties. He’s not a mobster, he claims. Or is he?

Enrico Lucchesi never wanted to be a Mafia don, and now he's caught in the middle of a blood feud with the Andretti family. His decision to help Kate brings the feud between the families to a boil. Attacks from without and within push them both to the breaking point, and soon Enrico is forced to choose between protecting the only world he knows and saving the woman he loves.

Excerpt: (Read more) Kate Andretti is married to the Mob--but doesn't know it. When her husband uproots them to Italy, Kate leaves everything she knows behind. Alone in a foreign land, she finds herself locked in a battle for her life against a husband and a family who will "silence" her if she will not do as they wish. When her husband tries to kill her, she accepts the protection offered by a wealthy businessman with Mafia ties. He’s not a mobster, he claims. Or is he?

Enrico Lucchesi never wanted to be a Mafia don, and now he's caught in the middle of a blood feud with the Andretti family. His decision to help Kate brings the feud between the families to a boil. Attacks from without and within push them both to the breaking point, and soon Enrico is forced to choose between protecting the only world he knows and saving the woman he loves.

Excerpt:

Enrico raised a hand in greeting to Kate, and she returned his wave and started descending the steps. She headed straight for him, her auburn hair gleaming in the sun, a few strands of it blowing across her pale cheek and into her green eyes. With a delicate hand, she brushed the hair out of her face. Enrico's fingers twitched with the desire to touch her cheek like that, to feel the slide of her silky hair. A small, almost secretive smile crossed her features, and he swallowed hard. Dio mio. He felt that smile down to his toes.

She stopped a couple feet from him. "Signor Lucchesi, it's good to see you, as always."

He bowed his head slightly. "And you, Signora Andretti." He paused, a grin spreading across his face. "Since when did we get so formal, Kate?"

She half-turned and motioned to the doorway behind her. And that was when he noticed it--a bruise on her right cheek. Merda! Had someone hit her? Tearing his eyes off the mark, he followed her gesture. A tall, sandy-haired man, well-muscled and handsome, leaned in the doorway, his arms crossed. "My husband, Vincenzo, is here."

Enrico's smile receded. He looked back to Kate. "I'd like to meet him." And if he did this to her, he's going to pay.
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Tags

romance, romantic suspense, thriller, crime, suspense, sexy, mafia, italy, italian, mob, gritty, romantic thriller, organized crime, steamy, crime thriller, ndrangheta, foreign country

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Reviews

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Review by: Tiffanie Hackebeil on Aug. 18, 2012 :
This was a really good read and I was quite surprised how much detailed went into the story. The only thing that really got to me was that the main male character was so all over the place... I mean I'm not even gangsta ans I cold have killed him many times because he couldn't make a decision and stick to it, may it be personal or otherwise. In a way it made his character more human. This might not be for everyone considering the slow start but if you give it a chance it really picks up and flows along well. I can't wait to read the next book, this left me wanting more
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Melissa Perea on Feb. 23, 2012 :
I wish they allowed 1/2 stars, but since they don't I am giving the book the benefit of the doubt and up'ing it to 5 even though I think its more 4 1/2. I LOVED everything about this book except I felt disconnected from the 2 main characters. I liked them, but I didn't LOVE them. But I will definitely read the following books in the series. Loved the writing.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Linda Dupuis on Feb. 12, 2012 : (no rating)
I have read this book in 3 days. This book has been well research and interesting facts about Italians and of course "mafia".I found it very interesting book but for some reason I could not connect with Kate as I would have liked to.I could not put my finger on the why.


Good job on Dana's first book and I will read the other books in the series .I am looking forward to Antonia's story.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Stephanie Veteto on Feb. 09, 2012 :
**DISCLAIMER** Dana sent me a free copy to review; I'm so glad she did. :-)

I gave this 5 stars, since I could not give it 4 1/2; it's a book I know I'll read again.

I'm not usually the kind of person who will seek out a book that talks about the Mafia - I'm not a fan of 'stuff in boxes', etc, however, in this case, I'm very glad I took the chance and read it. The amount of research that Dana did was impressive. The way she captured the language, the way that the Mafiso works in that area, the 'code' that some of the more 'respectable' Mafiso stick too and the visuals of the area are fantastic.

Quick breakdown of the novel ~

Kate, a fair skinned American beauty, is living in Italy; she married Vince Andretti after a whirlwind courtship and not knowing that much about his 'family'. Kate's gut has told her something is 'amiss' about her husband, little does she know that he is part of the ruthless Andretti family.

Enter Enrico Lucchesi, a handsome, widowed businessman who also happens to be the 'capo' of the Lucchesi family; he is also Kate's boss at the orphanage where Vince has reluctently let Kate work.

Enter the twists and turns of this compelling novel.

Dana weaves such a wonderful story of love, passion, trechery, 'old code' and lies that I stayed up til after midnight reading. The novel got a slow start, then once it got going you were drawn into this 'world' where people live by a different set of rules. A world where men have closed door meetings, where you might receive something in a box that belonged to someone you and love as a 'message'.

You watch the main characters grow, they fight, the love, they lie and they feel; they are well rounded and you can actually picture running into them in Italy and seeing the events unfold. The end of the book left me wanting to read the next novel.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Kristine Cayne on Jan. 01, 2012 :
Revenge is a fascinating love story that takes place in the dark underworld of the Italian mafia. The hero is caught between the man he was raised to be and the man he wants to become. His struggle is one we can all identify with. The heroine fights to escape the damage done by an abusive relationship and takes back control of her life. Together they overcome their pasts and the rival mafia don who seeks to destroy them both. The sexual tension and the suspense kept me on the edge of my seat. I'm looking forward to Book 2 in the series.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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