
As an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner, Menrva Books earns from qualifying purchases. Learn more
Grief is the price we pay for love... My name is Lorenzo Moretti. Born to be head of the Cosa Nostra, except that I chose love over my birthright. On our wedding day, my father cursed our union, swearing on his own blood that my wife and I would never live out our days in happiness. I guess he was right, because fate stole her from me and I’m left to live an empty life without her, with a shattered heart and only half a soul. On the day my wife died, I swore I’d never love anyone like that again, and it’s a promise I kept for two years. A promise I kept until her… She sauntered into my life wearing a dress the color of sunshine and with nothing else but an old Mustang and a smile. Beaten and bruised and seeking refuge behind my family’s walls. But I’m no white knight looking for redemption, and she’s sure no damsel in distress. She’s annoying as hell. With no filter and an eternally sunny disposition. She says whatever’s on her mind, no matter how poorly judged it might be. She’s everything I don’t want. But she might just be everything I need. And I don’t know how much longer I can resist her sweet smile and her sinful curves… Because there’s only so long you can stand in the sun before giving in to its heat. This book contains Grumpy/ sunshine Dark mafia Heartbreak and angst Love after loss Grovelling A HEA
Lorenzo Moretti, heir to the Cosa Nostra, is consumed by grief and a vow to never love again after losing his wife, until a woman embodying sunshine and resilience seeks refuge within his family's walls. His objective is to maintain his solitary, heartbroken existence, but she, with her unfiltered honesty and radiant disposition, challenges his resolve. The physical and logical constraints of his world are dictated by the violent mafia hierarchy and his own emotional devastation. The narrative framework appears to be first-person, offering Lorenzo's perspective on his internal struggle and his reluctant attraction.
The premise sets up a classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic within a dark mafia romance framework, focusing on the healing power of new love after profound loss. The explicit mention of 'grumpy/sunshine,' 'heartbreak and angst,' and 'love after loss' indicates a narrative that will explore deep emotional turmoil alongside romantic development. Readers can anticipate a story where the stoic, grieving protagonist is gradually thawed by an optimistic and resilient heroine. The inclusion of 'grovelling' and a 'HEA' suggests a satisfying resolution for those who enjoy intense emotional arcs and a definitive happy ending in their romance novels.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2023-01-01
Publisher:
Red House Press Ltd
ISBN-10:
1915663237
ISBN-13:
9781915663238
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!