Total Pageviews

Showing posts with label Gangsters Of New York Series. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gangsters Of New York Series. Show all posts

Monday, May 10, 2021

Buoni Amici Press Presents: Machiavellian by Bella DiCorte; #AnniversaryBlitz, #NowAvailable, #OutNow, #TBR, #Live, #Giveaway


Title: Machiavellian
Gangsters of New York, Book 1
Author: Bella Di Corte
Genre: Mafia Romance
Release Date: May 8, 2020
#BAPpr #BellaDiCorte #booknerd #booklover #bookaddict #romancereader #mafiaromance #romancebooks #romancenovels #romancereads #romanceauthor #whattoread #booklover #reading #booknerdigans #bookgeek

Machiavellian is the first of three books set in the savage world of the Gangsters of New York series.

I hungered to be seen.

There were three things I knew about Capo Macchiavello: He was gorgeous. He was reclusive. He was considered one of New York’s most savage animals. And he wanted me as his wife. A simple arrangement – you do for me, I do for you. Nothing owed, no expectations. Except for one: never leave.

Life was never that simple, though. By the age of twenty-one, I was parentless, jobless, and homeless, and I had come to learn the hard way that nothing was ever free. Even kindness comes with strings. Capo might’ve been the only man to ever see me, but I had made a vow to myself: I would never owe anyone anything. Most of all, the man I called boss.

I killed to stay hidden.

Mariposa Flores thought she owed nothing to no one, but she owed everything…to me, the ghost the world had once called The Machiavellian Prince of New York.

Kindle Unlimited

AMAZON

Tweet: #AnniversaryBlitz Machiavellian (Gangsters of New York, Book 1) By Bella Di Corte #BuyNow @Amazon #KindleUnlimited https://ctt.ec/04C46+ #ReadingList2021 #BAPpr #MafiaRomance

  

Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.

Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three crazy dogs.

Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.

She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to email her at belladicorte@gmail.com if you’d like to reach out.

Join  <<The Rose Room>> for a week of giveaways and parties!!


Hosted By:

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Xpresso Tours Presents: Mercenary by Bella Di Corte; #BlogTour, #NowAvailable, #OutNow, #TBR, #Live, #Review, #Giveaway

Mercenary
Gangsters of New York, #3
Bella Di Corte
Publication date: November 13th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
Rating:  4 Stars
Told in the first person.  Alternating persons.

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received this book for review from Xpresso Tours and the author. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising".


Synopsis:

I had something to live for.

The moment I saw him, I knew.

His eyes would hypnotize.
His lips would speak the most beautiful promises.
His body? Made for pleasure.

But if Corrado Capitani thought that he could fool me into thinking he was a good man, he was wrong.

The moment I saw him, I knew the truth.

Those eyes hid his poisonous heart.
Those lips were vessels of deception.
That body? Made for inflicting pain.

He wasn’t sent from heaven. He was sent to drag me back to hell.

I had something to die for.

Alcina Parisi had a price on her head, and she’d eluded the best. She thought no one would ever find her, but I did. Everyone in our world called me Scorpio–the man who never let the enemy go. But she was a weapon, not an adversary, and I’d claimed her as mine.

Mercenary is the third of three books set in the savage world of the Gangsters of New York series.

Goodreads / Amazon

My Thoughts:

The author gives the reader a list of her cast of characters.  It should tell you that this series should be read in order.

Corrado has been given a directive that he’s not pleased with.  Even at the saddest moments, theirs is a harsh life.  Alcina is uncertain as to what her future will hold.  She’s not afraid of it just a little leery and apprehensive as to what may be in store for her.

Corrado may not have the best and stable job but he shows he has a heart.  Alcina is willing to let go of what’s happened in the past in order to let love into her heart.  Their story seemed what some would call old fashioned.  Although I hope that some will call it romantic.  The author doesn’t romanticize Corrado’s job but she does make the connection between our couple seem an old-world type of romance story.  I felt like the soundtrack of some of the Godfather movies should be playing in the background.  Even when things get a little intense there’s still some sense of romance – even if it does seem a little crazy.

This story did seem as if it was moving slower than the first two and that’s part of what got me thinking about the movie.  I almost felt like I should be watching it in black and white.  It’s not a page-turner kind of book but even if you put it down for a little while, you’ll eventually want to pick it up to see what the author did with her characters.  It’s a long story too so I’m sure the author will understand.  But after starting to get to know her characters how can you not want to find out how everything ends.


Author Bio:

Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.

Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three dogs.

Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.

She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to email her at belladicorte@gmail.com if you’d like to reach out.

Website / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / Bookbub / Goodreads

GIVEAWAY!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hosted by:

XBTBanner1

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Xpresso Tours Presents: Marauder by Bella Di Corte; #BlogTour, #NowAvailable, #OutNow, #TBR, #Live, #Giveaway

Marauder
Bella Di Corte
(Gangsters of New York, #2)
Publication date: August 7th 2020
Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense
Rating:  4.5 Stars
Told in the first person.  Alternating persons.

Disclosure of Material Connection:  I received this book for review from Xpresso Tours and the author. I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". 

Synopsis:

He stole my heart out of revenge. 

There was one thing I always thought was mine to give: my heart. 

I never imagined a marauder would steal it out of vengeance—vengeance that had nothing to do with me. His greatest enemy happened to be the man in love with me, and somehow I became nothing but a pawn. I was no damsel in distress, though. More like an archer, ready to battle. 

And my target? The marauder himself. 

Cashel “Cash” Kelly. 

Kelly might have been as gorgeous as he was ruthless, but he had no idea what I’d do to steal it back. Or better yet, get even. 

She was determined to keep what was mine. 

They say hearts can’t be stolen unless they’re willing to be. Tell that to the man everyone on the streets called “the marauder.” 

Me. 

Because by the time I was through, Keely Ryan’s heart would be mine. And my enemy’s? As good as broken. Trouble was, the archer was precise with her aim, and her arrow was pointed at my heart.

Goodreads / Amazon / Bookbub

My Thoughts:

Cash has a score to settle.  Keely still has a part of herself missing after all these years.  That doesn’t stop her from wanting to chase a dream.  There’s a third character to pay attention to.  He stands between our two main characters.  What are his intentions?  There’s a tie in to the first book in the series so make sure you’ve read that first.

The author does a good job creating tension and anxiety for Keely and she lets us know why.  Cash on the other hand shows us his cocky side.  One thing you’ll learn rather quickly about Keely is that you don’t want to get on her bad side.  Cash lets you know early on that he has a bad side as well but is he hiding something?

Another thing the author was good at was being able to create a movie running through my head.  With everything that’s currently going on in the world this story was a great distraction.  When you turn on a great movie to watch, you may snuggle up in a blanket with your favorite drink of choice and become mesmerized by what’s happening – you will get that here.

Our author has given me a puzzle to figure out.  Are these two people the same?  I don’t mean their outside persona.  We’re always told that its what’s on the inside that counts.  Don’t expect any instant answers and that’s what creates a page-turner.  You just never know what’s going to happen on the next page, the next chapter.  Will the ending surprise you?  Will you have figured everything out?  Does this story end the way it all began?  You’ll have to wait and find out.


Author Bio:

Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.

Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three dogs.

Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.

She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to email her at belladicorte@gmail.com if you’d like to reach out.

Website / Goodreads / Facebook Page / Facebook Group / Instagram / Bookbub

GIVEAWAY!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hosted By:

XBTBanner1

Friday, November 13, 2020

Buoni Amici Press Presents: Mercenary by Bella Di Corte; #ReleaseBlitz, #NowAvailable, #OutNow, #TBR, #Live, #Giveaway

Title: Mercenary 
Gangsters of New York, Book 3 
Author: Bella Di Corte 
Genre: Mafia Romance 
Release Date: November 13, 2020 
#BAPpr #BellaDiCorte #booknerd #bookstagram #booklover #bookaddict #romancereader #mafiaromance #romancebooks #romancenovels #romancereads #romanceauthor #whattoread #booklover #reading #booknerdigans #bookgeek

I had something to live for.

The moment I saw him, I knew. His eyes would hypnotize. His lips would speak the most beautiful promises. His body? Made for pleasure. But if Corrado Capitani thought that he could fool me into thinking he was a good man, he was wrong. The moment I saw him, I knew the truth. Those eyes hid his poisonous heart. Those lips were vessels of deception. That body? Made for inflicting pain. He wasn't sent from heaven. He was sent to drag me back to hell.

I had something to die for.

Alcina Parisi had a price on her head, and she'd eluded the best. She thought no one would ever find her, but I did. Everyone in our world called me Scorpio--the man who never let the enemy go. But she was a weapon, not an adversary, and I'd claimed her as mine.

Mercenary is the third of three books set in the savage world of the Gangsters of New York series.

Kindle Unlimited

AMAZON

Tweet: #ReleaseBlitz Mercenary (Gangsters of New York, Book 3) By Bella Di Corte ‎ #BuyNow @Amazon https://ctt.ec/UmN7b+ #KindleUnlimited #BookNerd #Books #ContemporaryRomance #Saga #BAPpr


    





  

Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.

Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three dogs.

Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.

She loves to connect with readers, so don’t hesitate to email her at belladicorte@gmail.com if you’d like to reach out.

AMAZON

Kindle Unlimited

AMAZON

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hosted By: