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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, the heir to the Cosa Nostra, is consumed by grief and a vow of celibacy after the tragic death of his wife, until a woman seeking refuge disrupts his solitary existence. He is a man broken by loss, determined to never love again, but the arrival of a woman with a sunny disposition and a troubled past challenges his resolve. She is everything he doesn't want—unfiltered, optimistic, and alluring—yet she may be the key to healing his shattered heart and reclaiming his soul, forcing him to confront his promise and the undeniable heat she ignites.
The premise sets up a compelling narrative of a man consumed by past tragedy finding unexpected solace and a second chance at love. The inclusion of dark mafia themes, heartbreak, and angst suggests a story that will explore intense emotional landscapes and potentially dangerous situations. Readers can anticipate a strong 'grumpy/sunshine' trope, which often leads to satisfying character development and romantic tension. The promise of a HEA indicates that despite the hardships, the story will culminate in a positive and fulfilling romantic conclusion.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2023-09-29
Publisher:
Red House Press Limited
ISBN-10:
1915663288
ISBN-13:
9781915663283
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