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With All of Me

Book One: Giuliana

In the digital age, connections ignite with a mere click, but what happens when sparks fly in the wrong direction?

Meet Giuliana, a middle-aged, voluptuous, wife and mother who starts navigating the complexities of modern love by chance. Bound by vows and three precious children, her life seems stable, until two enticing flames flicker to life in the online realm.

One is Aaron, the charming businessman from her hometown, Toronto, offering romance and exposing her to the run of the risk. The other is Bobby, a passionate firefighter from California, igniting Giuliana’s heart with his fiery presence. As Giuliana indulges in the allure of these virtual connections, she finds herself entangled in a web of desire and deception.

Caught between the safety of the known and the allure of the unknown, Giuliana struggles to reconcile her responsibilities with her newfound online passions. But when jealousy rears its ugly head and secrets threaten to unravel, Giuliana is forced to confront the flames that burn within her.

In Book One of the saga “With All of Me”, love, loyalty, and longing collide in an electrifying tale of forbidden desire and the search for true connection in a digital world. Will Giuliana extinguish the flames of temptation, or will she risk everything for a chance at love?

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With All of Me

Book Two: Aaron

In the midst of routine and responsibility, a middle-aged businessman finds himself ensnared in the unexpected allure of a voluptuous woman craving romance.

Meet Aaron, a man entrenched in the familiarity of marriage and family life yet yearning for the warmth of a genuine connection. One evening, his poetry talents wake up the heart of Giuliana. His heart stirs at the mere thought of her, this radiant, magnetic Italian woman who is also married but somehow bewitches his soul.

As Aaron grapples with the turmoil of his emotions, he faces a daunting dilemma. His wife, once a pillar of his life, now embodies a coldness that leaves him longing for more. Despite his devotion to his family, Aaron finds himself irresistibly drawn to Giuliana, her presence igniting a passion he never knew existed.

Caught between duty and desire, Aaron embarks on a journey of self-discovery, torn between the love he holds for his family and the intoxicating pull of Giuliana’s seductive passion. As he navigates the treacherous waters of forbidden love, Aaron must confront the deepest recesses of his heart and soul.
In “With All of Me” saga, Book Two, Aaron, love, loyalty and longing intertwine in a poignant tale of forbidden desire and the quest for fulfillment. Will Aaron succumb to the temptation of passion, or will he find the strength to forge a path of honesty and integrity, even if it means risking everything he holds dear?

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With All of Me

Book Three: Bobby

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Vendetta in Viera

Another Sid Daniels Suspense

The chef washed all the dishes, glasses, and pans thoroughly, ensuring to remove all fingerprints. She cleaned the kitchen and dried all the water and food particles. She removed her apron and gloves and threw them into the black garbage bag she had brought along. She removed her chef’s uniform and replaced it with a black pant suit and a white silk blouse. She pulled her chestnut hair up and covered it with a blonde wig. She completed the ensemble with a pair of black leather stilettos. She snatched both cell phones and slid them into the front pocket of her duffle. She opened the duffle and placed the half-empty garbage bag inside, tucking in all the corners. She gave herself one last look in the hallway mirror. Using the sleeve of her jacket, she opened the door and stepped into the hallway. She pulled out her cell phone and pretended to send a text message so as to avoid the cameras.

Once on the ground floor, Jane quickly exited and walked toward a nearby coffee shop. She ordered a double espresso and gulped it down in about two sips. Her heart was racing at a speed of 100 miles per hour. I’ve never killed anyone before! Once she calmed down, she made her way to where she had parked the black Tesla she had rented. Before Jane slipped behind the wheel, she placed the phones in the parking lot and, one by one, smashed them into pieces. After which, she picked up each piece and put them in her handbag. Now, safely in the driver’s seat of the Tesla, she took another deep breath. She glanced around quickly, and finally felt safe enough to speak “Well, who got who now?” She let out a nervous laugh and drove away.

The Melbourne Connection

Ten-year-old Nora Benito watches in horror, as her mother is torn away from her in a life-changing few moments. The trauma she suffers shouldn’t happen to anyone, never mind her being such a tender age. The pain she endured will last a lifetime, evidenced by the slap in the face she received when, as an adult, she hears an unmistakable voice from her past.

Giacomo Rinaldi is a controlling, conniving Aussie, who links the two Melbournes in opposite corners of the world, with three homicides. Years later, with a new identity as Jack Reynolds, he’s on wife number two. In her newlywed rapture, she has no idea about just who her doting husband is, and what sordid background he has.

Sid Daniels is a retired detective from Mississippi who just can’t manage to keep his fingers out of the pie. Cold cases just seem to fall into his lap. Returning from The Devil of St. Gabriel, Sid gets thrust right into the middle of a case. Only thing is, this one has personal ramifications.

Follow Jack and Sid in a game of cat-and-mouse across two continents and two hemispheres. Will Sid manage to bring Jack to justice? Will Nora ever get closure? There’s only one way to find out!

The Devil of St. Gabriel

The beautiful, seductive and ruthless Lucy has a rap sheet as long as her golden blonde hair. She will do anything to stay out of jail and although her intentions are good, the devil inside her takes over and has her undertaking continuous acts of evil.

On the other side of the spectrum, Nicholas, being a man of God, is naive and hopes to lead the sultry Lucy to the light of his God. But the devil of St. Gabriel has other plans.

This thrilling suspense novel is merciless, twisted but absolutely gripping with a riveting ending that will bowl you over!

Good Things Always Happen In Springtime

Germany, 1938: two young people find each other and discover true love. They must keep this love a secret—from family, from friends, and from the Nazis. She lives in the Jewish Quarter and he lives in the city proper.

Charlotte, a young girl of 15, wanders into Georg’s cobbler shop to have some shoes repaired. Georg, enamored by Charlotte’s charm and grace, decides right then and there that he is going to marry her.

Follow along as his pursuit of the young Charlotte results in the couple traveling a heart-stopping, winding route to stay one step ahead of the Gestapo in their escape from Nazi Germany to the United States, with a surprising twist along the way!

Her Spanish Doll

Fiore is a young Italian woman engaged to be married but her plans are interrupted by a charismatic Sebastián, a handsome middle aged Spanish businessman. 

Her beauty strikes him like a thunderbolt sent by the goddess Venus herself. When she is given an peculiar gift: a Spanish doll, she is thrown into a whirlwind of entangled passion, money, secrets and love.

Their romance sparks in a charming little Italian town located on the southern part of Lake Garda in northern Italy and takes them around the globe. What happens when her life is suddenly shattered by a life-long secret?

Baker’s Dozen Anthology

This collection escorts readers to several different countries and time periods while encountering diverse personalities. You’ll enjoy reading about Wally; an adorable little Dachshund who tells his tale from a dog’s perspective. And about a sexy and seasoned Sugar Black, a popular country music singer who falls for one of his life-long fans. Little Victoria, whose porcelain doll conveys true love to her mother. Then, you’ll come across Benton Falls in the mid-1800s; a small town in Montana where Ben and Carrie-Ann will become united with a little help of an ingenious Mrs. Martin. Oh, and let’s not forget about Omar, the Arab Prince and Paulina, the Venetian Princess who fall for each other in a modern-day venue:  a Masquerade Ball. You’ll be enchanted by these stories and you won’t be able to put this book down!