Ricardo (The Santini Brothers #1)
by Marita A. Hansen
Synopsis
On a Mediterranean Island run by mafia, the Santini brothers are fighting a war against the Landi family, who are targeting their loved ones. After his fiancée is murdered, Ricardo, the eldest of the brothers, starts spiraling out of control, his violent nature leading him down a path that could rip his family apart. But, when two women walk into his life...His first love—Bianca D’Angelo
And an assassin from the Viper Sisterhood
...he finds himself pulled into a world of espionage, intrigue, and seduction, where he'll win his family's safety and the woman of his dreams—or lose everything.
*There are NO love triangles in this book. This is Ricardo and Bianca's story.
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Kay's Review
Okay. I confess, I have a thing for mafia stories. I was barely a teenager when I read The Godfather by Mario Puzo and the movie The Goodfellas is one of my favourite all time movies. So I always get excited when I get a hold of a book about the mafia.
Thank you to Ms Hansen. Ricardo does not disappoint. It is thrilling and grueling. If you are looking for a nice hero and a sweet story, just walk on by. This isn't it. Ricardo is violent and has anger management issues. To some people he is an anti-hero.
This is a nail-biting, heart-thumping, knickers-melting roller-coaster of a ride. It is a well-written story. The suspense is well paced and the action just keeps coming. I personally would not want to have dinner with any of the characters. But I sure want to keep reading about them. Kudos to Ms Hansen.
About the Author
NATIONALITY
AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: I'm a true
blue Aucklander, born and bred in New Zealand. I tend to write about cultures I
have connections to, such as Croatian and Maori. I would love to visit Croatia
again as I have family there. However, in My Masters' Nightmare, I have started
writing about Italians . My husband is part Italian and I also have a degree in
Italian.SPORTS: As a teen my favorite sports were karate, badminton, and running. I also did unarmed combat and played in a touch rugby team (my gym teacher made me do the last one!) Now, I stick to coaching soccer and running. I have completed two marathons, numerous half-marathons and one 30K run.
CAREER PATH: I started off as a Graphic Designer, then went to Auckland University, where I got a BA degree in Art History and Italian Studies and a post-graduate Honors degree in Art History. I worked in the Art History field, then became a full-time artist, doing commissions. I eventually lost all of my senses and gave it up to be a poor, starving writer, smh.
FAVORITE FOODS: I'm vegetarian. I love pasta based foods, tofu, chocolate mousse and golden queen peaches.
BAD HABITS: I'm a major procrastinator that can't seem to earn money to save myself!
STATUS: Married to my high school sweetheart (which he hates me calling him). We have two kids.
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This looks hotter than hot. Great review, Kay. Now I want to read it.
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