Chianti Kisses Series by Tara Oakes, Laura Classi

Life is full of choices... paths, if you will. Vincenza Lombardi's life has been carefully planned out and orchestrated by her wealthy and powerful family. Nothing but the best for their "Baby V". The best prep schools, the finest finishing schools, and the top girls-only university in the nation. As the only daughter, she has been protected and shielded by her three older brothers from anything unsavory that could possibly compromise their pride and joy... moreLife is full of choices... paths, if you will. Vincenza Lombardi's life has been carefully planned out and orchestrated by her wealthy and powerful family. Nothing but the best for their "Baby V". The best prep schools, the finest finishing schools, and the top girls-only university in the nation. As the only daughter, she has been protected and shielded by her three older brothers from anything unsavory that could possibly compromise their pride and joy. Every decision, every move, has been to prepare Baby V for the role she was born for. But Vincenza, or "V", has other plans. Home for one last summer before she embarks on her secret life plans, she's determined to forge her own way, on her own, separate from her impressive but constricting family legacy. As if three older brothers aren't enough to stand in her way, V also has to deal with Dom DiBenedetto. The Dibenedetto and Lombardi families had grown their fortunes together, raised their families closely and run one of the most successful importing business in the world. As CEO, Dom is used to running things his way and getting what he wants. As the head of his family, Dom takes his role seriously... ensuring the future and security of his employees and his loved ones. Unbeknownst to her, V plays a critical role in those plans, but will they fit in with the life she see's for herself? This novel is intended for those over 18 years of age, due to mature content. less

Everybody expects something of Dom, they have his entire life. His family expects HIM to lead, provide, and support them. His company and employees expect him to keep their business successful, intact. His wife, V, expects him to be the beST man he can be. And then there are the expectations of his father and his "associates." Dom's father, although long past, had left unfulfilled expectations of his own. Everything he built, bled for, killed for... died for, was left in Dom's hands... moreEverybody expects something of Dom, they have his entire life. His family expects HIM to lead, provide, and support them. His company and employees expect him to keep their business successful, intact. His wife, V, expects him to be the beST man he can be. And then there are the expectations of his father and his "associates." Dom's father, although long past, had left unfulfilled expectations of his own. Everything he built, bled for, killed for... died for, was left in Dom's hands. Dom tried to change things, set things straight, atone for the sins of his father and father-in-law. But, it hasn't been easy. Many others benefitted from his business dealings, and aren't willing to loose them so easily. Emilio Rizzo has vowed to keep things the way they were. He's waged a war to take full control from Dom, with no concern for the toll it will take on everyone involved. Innocents will be harmed, lives will will be taken, and hard-earned progress will be lost unless Dom steps in and fights the way he was born to. Someone will be disappointed. Will it be his family, his employees, his father, or his beloved V, when he becomes... BOSS. less

BETRAYED, is the third and final installment in the CHIANTI KISSES saga that follows the Lombardi and DiBeedetto families through their trials and tribulations. Dom and Vincenza, ( or"Baby V" as he likes to call her)'s, family have been joined since before they were born. Loyalty runs deep... so deep in fact that the two were betrothed- unbeknownst to V, who fell in love with her prince charming before learning the truth about just how "perfect" they were for each other... moreBETRAYED, is the third and final installment in the CHIANTI KISSES saga that follows the Lombardi and DiBeedetto families through their trials and tribulations. Dom and Vincenza, ( or"Baby V" as he likes to call her)'s, family have been joined since before they were born. Loyalty runs deep... so deep in fact that the two were betrothed- unbeknownst to V, who fell in love with her prince charming before learning the truth about just how "perfect" they were for each other. Dom has proven his love for his Baby V time and time again. In BOSS, the second book in the series, he risked everything to keep her safe and honor the vows he made to her. The decisions and choices he made in order to provide that safety had cost him... cost him dearly. Dom was thrust back into the life and legacy he swore he would never be a part of. Now boss of one of the most powerful crime families on the East Coast, Dom faces a whole new set of challenges. But... this new power comes with a world of danger. When Dom uncovers a long held secret that has the power to destroy his family, his marriage, his business... everything that matters to him, what can he do? Their love has been tested and survived what most wouldn't be able to overcome. Now, with this very real threat looming over him Dom must find a way to do the impossible... to make the difficult choices and uncover the truth behind the ultimate BETRAYAL. You know what they say... It ain't easy being BOSS. less