The Italian Rose — Christina R. Mitchell

The death of Victor Salvatore cost the family more than just a life of a future Don. It prevented them from having all the wealth and land that came with Sofia's hand. Such an injustice deserves retribution, but the death of Victor's murderer could not replace the loss the Salvatore family suffered. Giuseppe, Victor's younger brother, inherited the role of Don of Brusnengo, Italy, as well as the right to seek revenge for his brother's death. Through fear and manipulation, he obtained a level of power his family had never known. During The Don's rise, only one other man grew in fame and wealth, the man who murdered his brother and married Sofia. Don Salvatore could have killed, Rosario Beretta many times for his crimes, but what was the fun or advantage of a quick death? Like a puppet, Rosario built a thriving vineyard that was about to become the most profitable business in Northern Italy. He also fathered two beautiful daughters. Now that they are of age to wed, Don Salvatore has added them into his plan. First, he must make certain the Beretta name is destroyed for eternity, then gain control of the vineyard by making the Beretta daughters wed into the Salvatore family. The Beretta's resist, burning away the last of The Don's patience and fueling his temper. Anger, greed, and lust can blind a man, leading him down a path he did not expect, especially a man who always gets everything he wants. This time, The Don must be ready for more than a simple battle, he must prepare for a war in which great minds collide, loved ones die, control shifts and a families legacy is bound for tragedy.