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Albert Camus

Don't walk behind me; I may not lead. Don't walk in front of me; I may not follow. Just walk beside me and be my friend.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Happy Release Day! Giveaway: Ricardo (The Santini Brothers #1) by Marita A. Hansen

Description: 18+

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.

I was hocked up from the first page, It was so intense and fast paced I couldn't put it down!
Loved it...enjoyed reading it a lot and can't wait for brando's story,need it like yesterday! :DD - Goodreads

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.


5 comments:

Anne said...

This is a new to me series, so no favorite character yet.

Linda Romer said...

I haven't read the series yet, but I would like to. Thank you

Unknown said...

I haven't read the series yet but would enjoy doing so.

collenga said...

I haven't read the series but it sounds exciting and I can't wait to check it out! Thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

i have not read this series yet, however it does intrigue me and looks good. thank you for the giveaway