Burning hearts is a story that talks about love , life , family and relationships. The book center's on a well known family in Italy the Morreti's and the deep secrets they hide under the facade of an happy family. Gilberto morreti is the father of the house , who has done nothing but tear his family apart. His relationship with his wife has hit the rock and their marriage on its way to divorce due to his constant cheating and his affair with his personal assistant Antonia gurero. Both his sons Vincenzo and Marco are not in talking terms and keep growing further apart due to a misunderstanding which links all the way to Gilberto. His third son Manuel has an interest in music and is a famous musician , but studies business to satisfy his father's selfish end . Their last child Lenora the princess of the family lives an unhappy life due to the situation of the family. But they all put a fake life and smile infront of the world. The story moves forward as each of the morreti siblings find love in different places , but the path to a happy life is not just Rocky but bittersweet . Vincenzo falls for a commoner ... Nicole Marco falls inlove with prim and proper Daniella . Manuel to Jennifer and Lenora to Elias who is also a product of a broken home . The story features different broken individuals and their journey to finding true happiness, a story you'd not wanna miss .
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" Nicole Nicole you good for nothing bitch I've been calling you for over an hour and you sleep here like a queen , what are you sleeping beauty ? " Zeta her step mother asked in anger as she dragged away the sheets she used in covering up making her open her eyes tiredly .
" Zeta...." She tried to explain .
" You good for nothing thing. Carlos will definitely hear about this " she said pointing her finger at her in anger whilst she tried to get herself .
" You better get ready and go finish the chores , I need those eggs delivered to madam geretta " she said as she stormed out of her room .
Nicole rubbed her face trying to remove the little sleep that tried to catch up with her .
God 🤦
She didn't dare think she even slept up to 3 hours , she'd slept very late trying to set up the eggs to be delivered .
And zeta had wasted no time in making her iron the outfits she was to deliver at the wealthy mansion she works .
Zeta had two different businesses , to deliver eggs during the day and assist in pressing the clothes of wealthy men , which was the job of her father , but ever since the man became a worthless drunk she'd taking up the job .
More like getting more work load for Nicole to take care off .
If there was a reincarneted devil on Earth .
She was very certain it was zeta .
Nicole wondered what her father saw in that woman , who always wasted no time in frustrating and making sure she remembered who calls the shots .
She sighed as she wished her mom hadn't left .
she wished she hadn't abandoned her with her father .
She didn't even know who she was , or what she looked like .
Her mom was like a forbidden topic because her father never even talk about her .
He'd married zeta a year later and zeta had a daughter with her dad katleah .
As for her father Carlos , she shook her head not wanting to even think about him .
All Carlos Martinez ever cared about was drinking himself to stupor and betting away the money he manages to steal from zeta's cupboard or her savings .
" Nicole " she heard zeta scream from the sitting room .
" Coming zeta " she answered immediately .
As she set the eggs in the truck , wondered when life would ever get better .
As she dust her stained hands on her black ripped gean and threw her hand towel on her shoulders .
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" Good morning Mr Vincenzo you have a meeting with the members of the board 30 mins from now , our investors in ......" A fair looking lady said worriedly as she tried to catch up with her boss .
Vincenzo morreti wasn't one to joke with .
" Good morning sir "
" Good morning boss " they continued to greet voice shaking in fear as they looked at the floor and didn't dare raise their faces .
" Cancel the meeting with the Landon's" he said as he checked his watch .
Sinfully handsome and drop dead gorgeous
3 words to describe Vincenzo morreti ,but all he cared about was his business and his laptop .
Work
Work and of cause more work .
He breathe in business and of cause breathe out business .
" Good morning Mr morreti " the man at the door said as he opened the door of the conference room .
The board of directors stood up as he made his way to his sit .
Sat down like a king and gave the signals to begin the meeting .
He tapped his fingers on the table ,as his calculative eyes roamed around the conference room .
.......
" Good morning ma'am Daniella how was your night " her secetary stroke bestfriend Celine asked as she dropped a Glass of coffee on her table .
" It was not fine ,had to attend one of those long boring business party with mom and pretend I was the perfect heiress all night , I mean don't people get tired of pretending to be prim and proper I'm getting sick of it " she said rubbing her forehead as she walked over to her chair .
She was clad in black sexy dress that looked formal yet manage to pull of a sexy look ,her hair in a pony and of cause red pointed heels , so pointed they could stab a man to death .
" That's what you've been doing your all life " Celine teased as she set her desk .
" Ya , I know " Daniella said tiredly .
" So ...any ....." She raised her eyebrows .
" What ? Daniella snapped immediately .
" Any dates ?
" Dates ? That's what you ask me so early ? I think I should decrease your salary " she said playfully .
" Who's salary are you decreasing ? Stefano asked strolling in .
He was Daniella's childhood bestfriend .
A dashing youngman buh gay .
" Celine's " she said smiling .
" I hope you don't die with just one curse she places on you " Stefano said and they all burst out laughing .
" So......" Celine began .
" So what ? Daniella acted clueless as she sipped her coffee .
" I just told you that you needed to have fun loosing up ,stop being a prim and proper princess it's so old school " Celine said frowning .
" Nope I don't even like hanging out with guys " she said shrugging .
" Or....you can't seem to forget one special guy ? Stefano teased.
" What special guy ? Daniella asked .
" Mr Marco morreti " they squiled together .
She choked immediately at the sound of his name
" Mr morreti seriously ? She asked frowning .
" Oh c'mon admit it that man is a walking Greek god " Celine squiled .
" Ewwww that man is a total manwhore and a flirt " she said .
" It's actually the other way around ,I mean you're gender normally throw themselves on him so...." Stefano teased .
" Mr Vasquez for your information , I've met Mr Marco morreti on many occasions that man is nothing but an arrogant bastard " she said angrily .
" An arrogant bastard that can make you wet in your panties " stafano teased and high five with Celine .
" Why are you both my besties again ? She asked out loud .
" Well because we're just the Sweetest tand you can't get enough " Celine added .
" I will say the last time, I have absolutely nothing to do with Mr Marco morreti " she said forcing a smile .
" Yet ..." Celine said and she threw her pen at her .
" Can you guys please leave already ,I have work " she said in a professional voice.
" But of cause miss Russo " stafano teased and she threw something at him .
They laughed as they left the room .
" Marco morreti " she mumbled with a frown on her face .
Definitely the last man she'd ever consider dating .
He was rude ruthless and the definition of sin , he was nothing like the prim and proper morreti's .
God the guy even had tatoos on his right arm and wears earinggs .
She hated people who broke the rules and Marco morreti was definitely number one on that least .
God and heavens forbid if she ever had something to do with that Lucifer .
.....
" Sabina " she yelled as she threw different dresses untop her bed .
" Sha Sha " she yelled again as she flip her red curls .
Goodness why couldn't she find anyone of those useless maids ? Lenora morreti the last child and only daughter of the morreti's thought as she put on her white teddy bear slippers .
" Ma'am " the maid said immediately she came in .
" You want me to be late on the first day of the new semester right ? She asked angrily .
" Sorry ma'am I'd just get this ready .
" You better look for gloves cause I won't have you infect my clothes with your commoners virus get that into your thick skull " she said angrily and the poor maid gave a nod .
Before she could say anything her phone rang and she picked up .
" Hello I'm still at home " she said as she catwalked outside .
Shasha watched lenora's Round butts ,the rich heiress was in just a black t shirt that ended after her butts and teddy slippers didn't even put on her bra.
Her hair in long curls as she swayed her ass .
Lenora morreti was a goddess of beauty .
With a very black personality .
Well she couldn't exactly blame the innocent girl , growing in such a toxic environment tends to have such effects on kids .
🎶You are the sunshine of my days 🎶
🎶I love you 🎶
🎶Dance with me 🎶
Manuel sang as he played the guiter whilst singing for his Grandfather who's her wheelchair .
" Such a melodious voice , when your grandma was alife I'd always sing love songs for her under the moonlight and steal kisses ,the good old days " Tobias the eldest morreti / Gilberto's father said with a bright smile .
" Her parents let you ? Manuel asked teasingly .
" Of cause not we'd sneak out" Tobias added .
" Oh I can definitely imagine you playing the hero during the sneaking " Manuel said and Tobias laughed out loud .
" I don't know okay buh I'm sure I'd to shopping tommorow ,I don't wear clothes twice " Lenora said catwalking downstairs .
" I don't wear clothes twice ' Manuel mimicked her and Tobias laughed .
" Next she'd say " I'm Lenora morreti " Tobias said forming posh and they both high five .
" Of cause after all ,I am Lenora morreti " she said and they both burst out laughing badly .
" She's indeed something else " Manuel said and they laughed .
" Have you guys seeing Enzo ? She asked with attitude .
" You seem to forget he's married to his laptop " Manuel said and tobias laughed out loud .
Lenora looked at them amusingly .
She couldn't help buh wonder how these two always find ways to be happy at such occasion .
" Have you guys heard from Marco ? Tobias asked .
" You ask like Marco See's himself as a morreti ? Lenora Frowned .
" He'd be here he can't possibly say no to me , I called him for dinner " Tobias said with a smile .
" Marco is coming ? Then they'll definitely be war at dinner ,it won't end well " Lenora said and Manuel couldn't agree more .
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The assistant chefs watched in fascination as their boss , cut and slice the different vegetables and ingridients he needed to prepare what he was making with ease and grace .
He hadn't said anything as he worked with concentration .
He wasn't exactly the type that talked much ,buh he was definitely the Lucifer himself in his dealings .
He's also the owner of a few nightclubs and of cause a casino .
He had a very amazing physic , luscious hair , green hazel eyes and a drop dead gorgeous face .
Yet a ruthless man .
Marco frowned as his phone rang out in his pocket .
It was a call from his grandfather .
He ignored it and focused on his cooking .
He turned to his right and gave a nod at his assistant to check the dish before checking the text message that just entered .
" Be at dinner tonight 8 pm " he smirked as he bit his lower lip .
" Tonight's dinner was surely gonna get interesting ." He muttered under his breath .
TBC
That's the introduction of the morreti's family .
Vincenzo , Marco ,Manuel and Lenora .
Drop your thoughts ,feed me mouthwatering Comments as we proceed .
Love Lenny .
After Watching two of his Brother's tie the knot and live their lives happily , Kristov Still believes ...true happiness doesn't always come with love but being in an understanding relationship that doesn't necessarily have to be marriage . KRISTOV DE LUCA The 26 years old Rich and Successful Surgeon . people call him perfect because he's a definition of a perfect son , Brother , and Doctor . He's breathtakingly handsome , gorgeous as Sin and has the most Devastating effect on women . Unlike his brothers he's Quite picky when it comes to his choice of women and likes to stay on his lain ...he loves his woman to give him space Classy and soft-spoken ..and so far that has worked Well for him as he believes he has everything under his control and nothing can catch him by suprise but what happens when that suprise comes in form of a beautiful nightmare . Meet Bella Suarez Twenty years Old Victoria Secrets international supermodel . She's Sexy , super hot and has a Sweet crazy personality . Bella is everything kristov Despises in a woman ...from being clumsy to her choice of outfit . She's a rebellious daughter and , grabs attention anywhere she goes due to her looks and fame . She's a spoilt heiress ...Who gets anything with a snap of her finger but what happens when she wants kristov De Luca ? . Hell breaks Loose as she's willing to go to any extent to make the Mr perfect like her even with her imperfections . ★ EXTRACT ★ " I'm not that Bad Kristian ..." " The names Kristov ...miss Suarez and don't you have something to do ? I'd really appreciate it if you stop coming to do hospital to see me I don't like people disturbing my work " I said as my eyes trailed her dress Wondering why she wore something so skimpy . " I like you kristov I really like you ...." " I don't like you " " No problem ,I don't mind I'd just make you like me because I want to marry you ' " You're too young to talk about marriage don't you have college classes ? " I can skip classes for you ... " I'm not interested ... " You're trying to push me away Kris but let me tell you one thing , I'm gonna be the one who tames you ....." She said and I froze as my eyes trailed her milky laps as she sat on my office chair up to her slender neck .... Shit What have I gotten myself I to .
🍇 PROLOGUE Angela Ortega is a twenty three years old beautiful girl with a normal life and a job at a big marketing company . She believes in love and the beauty of life . Alejandro Rodriguez is a rich multi billionaire ,an arrogant rude handsome young man with a broken and lonely heart . Isla amour is a beautiful island with secrets buried deep within by it's inhabitants. What happens when they're both set up by fate ? Angela finds out she has a connection with the island more deeper than she expected , and her feelings for the arrogant CEO will only get things complicated and get her more enemies. ★EXTRACT ★ " I love you " Angela cried as she stared at him with tears rolling out of her honey orbs . '" you can't love me Angela what do you even see in me , this just crazy" he said pannicking . " You don't believe me ...? She asked shocked. " I don't believe in love angel " he said and she bit her lower lip to stop the sob that threatened to escape her lips. As if hearing the cries in her heart the sky erupts and the rain drops on the earth angrily . " Let's leave the rain ...or you'd fall sick ..." " Don't touch me "
♣️BOOK TWO OF THE DE LUCA SERIES ★ PROLOGUE ★ After Been left at the alter Shattered and heartbroken, Frederico De Luca Vowed to never get involved with any other woman in his life ... He became cold heartless and ...a heartbreaker ... With their family being one of the leading crime families in Italy ... And as the second in command of the mafia ....He's not a man to mess with ... But what happens when he meets her again ? Aria Esposito The woman who took his heart in her hands and shred it into a million pieces without remorse ? After Almost six years of being Apart they are both brought together by fate and both want nothing to do with each other . But when Frederico finds out about his son with Aria he's willing to go to Any length to keep his son ...even if it means walking down the Alter with the woman he wants nothing to do with . ★ EXTRACT ★ " Let me go Fred I said ...leave me " I yelled at him as I tried to free my wrist from his grip . " Frederico Deluca I said let me go ! " I screamed angrily as he threw me on the bed and lit up a Ciggerrate whilst staring as my dress moved up . My heart beat against my chest crazily. " Where's my son ? " He's not your son Frederico...! " I screamed in pannick . " I won't repeat myself woman ...tell me where Red is before I...." He trailed . " Your a criminal... your a criminal" I said as my breathing came out in cuts . " You should have thought twice before letting a criminal fvck you ! " He spat and I froze at his Raw use of language. He's a criminal...I knew the De LUCA's they're All criminals . ♣️BOOK TWO OF THE DE LUCA SERIES ★ PROLOGUE ★ After Been left at the alter Shattered and heartbroken, Frederico De Luca Vowed to never get involved with any other woman in his life ... He became cold heartless and ...a heartbreaker ... With their family being one of the leading crime families in Italy ... And as the second in command of the mafia ....He's not a man to mess with ... But what happens when he meets her again ? Aria Esposito The woman who took his heart in her hands and shred it into a million pieces without remorse ? After Almost six years of being Apart they are both brought together by fate and both want nothing to do with each other . But when Frederico finds out about his son with Aria he's willing to go to Any length to keep his son ...even if it means walking down the Alter with the woman he wants nothing to do with . ★ EXTRACT ★ " Let me go Fred I said ...leave me " I yelled at him as I tried to free my wrist from his grip . " Frederico Deluca I said let me go ! " I screamed angrily as he threw me on the bed and lit up a Ciggerrate whilst staring as my dress moved up . My heart beat against my chest crazily. " Where's my son ? " He's not your son Frederico...! " I screamed in pannick . " I won't repeat myself woman ...tell me where Red is before I...." He trailed . " Your a criminal... your a criminal" I said as my breathing came out in cuts . " You should have thought twice before letting a criminal fvck you ! " He spat and I froze at his Raw use of language. He's a criminal...I knew the De LUCA's they're All criminals .
Alexander north Is a thirty year old ceo of golden corp one of the biggest companies in the world, He's a widower who still mourns the death of his wife . He's cold heartless and only cares about his four years old daughter mia. Enters Emma jones the 23 years old bubbly beautiful kind hearted girl fresh out college works at little a little cozy restaurant in town only girl out of three brothers. Loves her pet puppy blue and her boyfriend Eric Miller What happens when Emma finds out she's dating a cheater ? And fate gets her a job in Alexanders mansion ? What happens when stuck up meets crazy ? "Can't you watch where your going miss "he snapped angrily and emma stared at the stain in shock. "Yes baby your dad is mr stuck up always has a big frown on his face hmmn " emma says to little mia while alex stares at her she turns and screams. "oh shoot "
♣️ BOOK ONE OF THE DE LUCA SERIES ♠️ Twenty three years old Grace morano has just one dream in her life ...to make it big in her career as a ballerina , and to escape the clutches of her prostitute mother Lauren who would do anything to sell her off to the highest bidder ... She has faced a lot of struggles in life which has pushed her to fight for what is right ...What happens when she walks into her boyfriend butt naked in bed with her bestfriend whom she considers a soul sister ? She runs .... Not just runs but runs into none other than the biggest trouble of her life in form of .... Mr MASSIMO DE LUCA , The Ruthless heartless and most powerful Don of the Italian mafia .....the crime Lord and the definition of sin ... Massimo has no heart as he kills without remorse ... But what happens when a case mistaken identity brings these two together ...? Grace meets her man who is the Devil himself ...his aura ...his eyes of fire and his heart as black as charcoal ... What happens when she meets the large De LUCA family and realize how powerful these people are and how they rule Italy ... Massimo has met and used different girls in the 30 years if his life ,but what happens when he meets Grace the ballerina ...who puts him on his place with her sharp tongue and powerful resistance ...? He promises to break her ... and quench the fire in her eyes ... ★ EXTRACT " Take of your panties kitten " he said and I stared at him with my heart in my throat . " I'm not your whore Massimo ...you might have me in your cell ...but I'm a queen in my own realm and I refuse to let you use me " I said glaring at him with nothing but hate .... " Stubborn are we ? He asked his Italian accent dripping in each word . " Massi...." I trailed as I felt him slam his lips on mine ... I refuse to give in...I refuse to be a part of his sinful world ...The DE LUCA'S are nothing but trouble .... They're all bloody SINNERS ...
Madisyn was stunned to discover that she was not her parents' biological child. Due to the real daughter's scheming, she was kicked out and became a laughingstock. Thought to be born to peasants, Madisyn was shocked to find that her real father was the richest man in the city, and her brothers were renowned figures in their respective fields. They showered her with love, only to learn that Madisyn had a thriving business of her own. "Stop pestering me!" said her ex-boyfriend. "My heart only belongs to Jenna." "How dare you think that my woman has feelings for you?" claimed a mysterious bigwig.
"Love is blind!" Lucinda abandoned her beautiful and comfortable life because of a man. She married him and slaved off for him for three long years. One day, the scales finally fell off her eyes. She realized that all her efforts were in vain. Her husband, Nathaniel still treated her like shit. All he cared about was his lover. "Enough is enough! I quit wasting my years with an ungrateful man!" Lucinda's heart was shattered into many pieces, but she summoned up the courage to ask for a divorce. The news caused a stir online! A filthy rich young woman recently got divorced? She was a good catch! Countless CEOs and handsome young men immediately swarmed to her like bees to honey! Nathaniel couldn't take it anymore. He held a press conference and begged with teary eyes, "I love you, Lucinda. I can't live without you. Please come back to me." Would Lucinda give him a second chance? Read to find out!
A sudden twist of fate connected Helena to a prominent and influential person. To onlookers, she appeared as a naive bimbo. In truth, she was a top-tier specialist, shrouded in layers of hidden identities. Charlie declared, “She’s quite delicate and easily hurt. Cross her, and you’re crossing me.” The elite families, outwitted by Helena's prowess, kept these truths from him. Helena eventually broke free from Charlie, sending him on a frenzied worldwide hunt. To him, she was a bird with dazzling wings, and his goal was to help her reach new heights.
Belinda thought after divorce, they would part ways for good - he could live his life on his own terms, while she could indulge in the rest of hers. However, fate had other plans in store. "My darling, I was wrong. Would you please come back to me?" The man, whom she once loved deeply, lowered his once proud head humbly. "I beg you to return to me." Belinda coldly pushed away the bouquet of flowers he had offered her and coolly replied, "It's too late. The bridge has been burned, and the ashes have long since scattered to the wind!"
Three years ago, the Moore family opposed Charles Moore's choice to marry his beloved woman and selected Scarlett Riley as his bride. Charles didn't love her. In fact, he hated her. Not long after they got married, Scarlett received an offer from her dream university and jumped on it. Three years later, Charles's beloved woman fell terribly ill. In order to fulfill her last wish, he called Scarlett back and presented her with a divorce agreement. Scarlett was deeply hurt by Charles's abrupt decision, but she chose to let him go and agreed to sign the divorce papers. However, Charles seemed to delay the process deliberately, leaving Scarlett confused and frustrated. Now, Scarlett was trapped between the consequences of Charles's indecision. Would she be able to break free from him? Would Charles eventually come to his senses and face his true feelings?
Rena got into an entanglement with a big shot when she was drunk one night. She needed Waylen's help while he was drawn to her youthful beauty. As such, what was supposed to be a one-night stand progressed into something serious. All was well until Rena discovered that Waylen's heart belonged to another woman. When his first love returned, he stopped coming home, leaving Rena all alone for many nights. She put up with it until she received a check and farewell note one day. Contrary to how Waylen expected her to react, Rena had a smile on her face as she bid him farewell. "It was fun while it lasted, Waylen. May our paths never cross. Have a nice life." But as fate would have it, their paths crossed again. This time, Rena had another man by her side. Waylen's eyes burned with jealousy. He spat, "How the hell did you move on? I thought you loved only me!" "Keyword, loved!" Rena flipped her hair back and retorted, "There are plenty of fish in the sea, Waylen. Besides, you were the one who asked for a breakup. Now, if you want to date me, you have to wait in line." The next day, Rena received a credit alert of billions and a diamond ring. Waylen appeared again, got down on one knee, and uttered, "May I cut in line, Rena? I still want you."