The Russos Series by D.J. Manly

In Episode One of The Russos, a seventeen-year-old boy from small town Canada is about to have his world turned upside down. Tony Newton finds out on the news that a member of his favourite rock group has been shot by none other than his very own brother; and then he discovers that he is really his biological son. Drake Russo, the gorgeous sexy leader of The Russo's brother's band is languishing in jail while the middle brother is fighting for his life in the hospital... moreIn Episode One of The Russos, a seventeen-year-old boy from small town Canada is about to have his world turned upside down. Tony Newton finds out on the news that a member of his favourite rock group has been shot by none other than his very own brother; and then he discovers that he is really his biological son. Drake Russo, the gorgeous sexy leader of The Russo's brother's band is languishing in jail while the middle brother is fighting for his life in the hospital. Pepi, the youngest is desperately trying to fend off the press and talk his brother into accepting legal counsel. Surrounded by scandal and adoring fans, the Russo brothers are the hottest thing on the planet, but underneath the fame and glory lay a dark secret which threatens to tear the entire family apart and destroy the band. At the hospital already is Drake's ex-wife and his best friend, the drummer in the band. On the way to the hospital is Sofia Russo, a mother with a secret, Tony Newton, who is about to meet a family he never knew he had, and Angelo, Drake's sexy nineteen-year-old son who learned that his uncle was near death and his father in jail on the news as he was whoring around in Europe. Read the first episode of this brand new soap, watch the explosions, and get hooked!!! less

In the exciting continuation of The Russos: Episode 2, Tony Newton arrives in L.A. and meets his estranged family. Mac has a heart-to-heart talk with Johnny, who is still in a coma. Sophia Russo reflects on her past in Italy, and the impact it has had on her boys. Will Drake Russo be released from jail? You won't want to miss it!!!

In episode 3, Francine develops a serious case of the hots for her client. Angelo and Tony meet for the first time. Tony makes an interesting confession to his aunt Janet, and Johnny's condition grows worse.

Angelo has an argument with his rock star father about his musical career. Johnny is awake! Tony is struggling with his feelings for Drake, attends a party at Frank's and loses all inhibitions when he drinks too much. Tony overhears a disturbing conversation between his father and his uncle, and attempts to talk to Angelo about it. Things heat up with Mac and Janet.

Tony is afraid to lose his virginity to some stranger, so he asks Angelo to "show him the ropes." Angelo reluctantly agrees. Gaining in confidence, Tony makes a pass at Drake. Angelo feels used,hurt and angry after discovering Tony's desire for his father. Janet seeks some advice from her former brother-in-law, Johnny.

Tony crawls into bed with Drake senior. Finding out, Angelo slugs Tony. Janet is entrusted with a horrible secret that will change the family forever, a secret that is finally revealed.

Angelo is offered a record contract while he's on the road. Drake is upset when he finds out, because he hears the news from someone else. Frank Carr tells Angelo that Tony will be in the Russo Brothers' upcoming music video, and Angelo is extremely upset. Tony realises how much he misses Angelo. Angelo meets a good-looking British rock reporter on the road. Janet comes to L.A. Mac and Janet plan their wedding.

Johnny and Drake have been estranged since Drake has found out the truth about his heritage. Drake senior is torn, regarding his relationship with Johnny. Angelo learns about his true heritage from his father, but their relationship is rocky. Angelo thinks his father slept with Tony, given that Tony appears in the Russos' latest music video. Angelo arrives for his mother's wedding with his current boyfriend, and catches Tony kissing his father.

Drake and Johnny have an important announcement to make. Janet and Mac get married, and the Russos go all out. Tony watches Angelo having sex with Frank's latest squeeze, and injures himself.

Tony tries to catch Angelo before he leaves to go on the road. Drake has another heart-to-heart talk with his son. Angelo comes back when he gets news that Johnny is once again in the hospital. Tony and Angelo make love.

Johnny is dying, and Drake is forced to go on without him. Tony performs with the band for the first time onstage. Angelo reluctantly leaves his family to finish his contract with Concord Music. Tragedy strikes, and Tony and Drake seek comfort in each other.

The Exciting Conclusion!