The Fausti Family Series by Bella Di Corte

This is the first short story in The Fausti Family saga. Can be read as a standalone. Contains no spoilers.

A Royal Organized Crime Romance: Prologue. If you knew love could kill you, would you still fall? The moment Brando Piero Fausti appeared in the snow-filled night, he made the blood hum in my veins. With a body worthy of a statue in Italy, he tethered my life to his with an irrevocable bond. He was the most dangerous man I had ever felt. A savage beast lurked just beneath his surface, ready to battle for what he loved the most—me... moreA Royal Organized Crime Romance: Prologue. If you knew love could kill you, would you still fall? The moment Brando Piero Fausti appeared in the snow-filled night, he made the blood hum in my veins. With a body worthy of a statue in Italy, he tethered my life to his with an irrevocable bond. He was the most dangerous man I had ever felt. A savage beast lurked just beneath his surface, ready to battle for what he loved the most—me. Little did I know that he would lure me into a gilded cage with his beautiful words and searing touch. Little did he know, I’d always fight to follow the true alignment of my stars. Man of Honor is the beginning of an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. ** Previously released as The Beautiful Years I **. less

A Royal Organized Crime Romance. The moment Scarlett Rose appeared in the window of her parents’ dance studio, twirling like a beautiful figurine in a music box, she became mine. Irrevocably. She knew me better than I knew the lines of my own hands, though I had never confessed to her whose blood ran through my veins, the famiglia that I belonged to. My legacy created a savage beast that lurked beneath my skin, ready to battle for family and honor, but he only went to war for one—her... moreA Royal Organized Crime Romance. The moment Scarlett Rose appeared in the window of her parents’ dance studio, twirling like a beautiful figurine in a music box, she became mine. Irrevocably. She knew me better than I knew the lines of my own hands, though I had never confessed to her whose blood ran through my veins, the famiglia that I belonged to. My legacy created a savage beast that lurked beneath my skin, ready to battle for family and honor, but he only went to war for one—her. There was one catch, an arrangement she didn’t know about. I sent her away so that she could follow her stars. But now, I was back to retrieve what had always belonged to me—my ballerina girl. Book II in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. ** Previously released as The Beautiful Years II **. less

Dear Reader,. I really wanted to do something special for everyone this holiday season, and I always go back to writing because. .. it's what I do. 2022 has been a tough year, on so many levels, and when I sat down and allowed the story to come to me. .. here we are. I wasn't surprised it was The Fausti Family. They seem to know when they're needed the most and the words just flowed... moreDear Reader,. I really wanted to do something special for everyone this holiday season, and I always go back to writing because. .. it's what I do. 2022 has been a tough year, on so many levels, and when I sat down and allowed the story to come to me. .. here we are. I wasn't surprised it was The Fausti Family. They seem to know when they're needed the most and the words just flowed. There's an introductory letter at the beginning of the book, so I'm going to allow that to go into more detail about the actual story. DISCLAIMER: This novella is set after Mia & Saverio's story (which is available on Amazon—> The Machiavellian Prince) so it does contain ! SPOILERS ! if you haven't read their story yet. I hope everyone is having a joyful holiday season. Sending big hugs. Much love,. Bella. less

A Royal Organized Crime Romance. There was one secret that I kept from my wife. The Fausti famiglia was one of the most infamous and powerful crime families in the world. Their rule spanned the thickness of history books—and I was one of them. My dangerous lineage had been hidden until my wife, Scarlett, the curious farfalle that she was, started fluttering around, awakening the monsters of my past. They would stop at nothing to claim what they felt belonged to them... moreA Royal Organized Crime Romance. There was one secret that I kept from my wife. The Fausti famiglia was one of the most infamous and powerful crime families in the world. Their rule spanned the thickness of history books—and I was one of them. My dangerous lineage had been hidden until my wife, Scarlett, the curious farfalle that she was, started fluttering around, awakening the monsters of my past. They would stop at nothing to claim what they felt belonged to them. Using my wife as a pawn in their game to lure me in? Wasn’t going to happen. Because I was a monster just like them, and I’d sacrifice it all to keep the woman I called mine safe—even if it meant my life. Book III in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. less

A Royal Organized Crime Romance. My husband had been keeping a secret from me—a secret that would irrevocably change the course of our lives. He was the son of one of the most ruthless men alive, and an heir to the infamous Fausti crime family. They were beautiful, powerful, ruthless—royalty in their beloved Italy and beyond. Though I was under their protection, the monster who craved me would stop at nothing to have me. He demanded blood as the price for revenge... moreA Royal Organized Crime Romance. My husband had been keeping a secret from me—a secret that would irrevocably change the course of our lives. He was the son of one of the most ruthless men alive, and an heir to the infamous Fausti crime family. They were beautiful, powerful, ruthless—royalty in their beloved Italy and beyond. Though I was under their protection, the monster who craved me would stop at nothing to have me. He demanded blood as the price for revenge. The clandestine life my husband led pulled us deeper into a dangerous world, and his vengeance came at my expense. I became the one with a secret to keep—a secret that might kill me in the end. Book IV in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. ** Previously released as The Beautiful Years IV **. less

A Royal Organized Crime Romance. History books are written about why men go to war. Religion. Land. Oil. And the most dangerous reason of all—a woman, the kind worth risking your heart for. My wife, Scarlett Fausti, was that woman. She sparked a war amongst the world’s most dangerous men. Enemies had attacked us from the inside, from the outside, thirsty for blood and ready to spill more for power. No one in our world could be trusted, except for a few... moreA Royal Organized Crime Romance. History books are written about why men go to war. Religion. Land. Oil. And the most dangerous reason of all—a woman, the kind worth risking your heart for. My wife, Scarlett Fausti, was that woman. She sparked a war amongst the world’s most dangerous men. Enemies had attacked us from the inside, from the outside, thirsty for blood and ready to spill more for power. No one in our world could be trusted, except for a few. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. My adversaries were ready to see me on my knees. Only one person could bring me there, though— that woman, my wife. But as it’s been said, all’s fair in love and war, and to keep her alive, to keep her safe, I’d willingly fall at the feet of monsters. Book V in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. ** Previously released as The Beautiful Years V **. less

After the war that almost took my husband from me, life felt settled—as settled as it could be when you belonged to the infamous Fausti famiglia . Enemies retreated, and the life we created in New York seemed to be moving us in the right direction. Until things took an unexpected turn. When my husband denied his father’s offer to rule the Fausti kingdom, the monsters came out of hiding, and unexpected circumstances led us home to the small town where it had all begun for us... moreAfter the war that almost took my husband from me, life felt settled—as settled as it could be when you belonged to the infamous Fausti famiglia . Enemies retreated, and the life we created in New York seemed to be moving us in the right direction. Until things took an unexpected turn. When my husband denied his father’s offer to rule the Fausti kingdom, the monsters came out of hiding, and unexpected circumstances led us home to the small town where it had all begun for us. When we arrived, we found that everything we had left behind had waited for us to return, and new challenges showed up uninvited. Home might have been where the heart was, but life would never be the same. Book VI in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. less

Luca Leone Fausti, heir to the infamous Fausti throne, was one of the most ruthless men our line had ever known. And he was my father. Only one thing had held him back from ruling over the years: iron bars. So when the King Lion was set free, he thought nothing could stop him from claiming what was rightfully his. His sons, and the famiglia. But there was someone who was stronger than iron standing in his way. My wife... moreLuca Leone Fausti, heir to the infamous Fausti throne, was one of the most ruthless men our line had ever known. And he was my father. Only one thing had held him back from ruling over the years: iron bars. So when the King Lion was set free, he thought nothing could stop him from claiming what was rightfully his. His sons, and the famiglia. But there was someone who was stronger than iron standing in his way. My wife. She had always feared another woman might claim my heart, but she had no idea that her true opponent was the man who created me. Book VII in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. less

There’s no place like home, and after so many years of dodging trouble and fighting for our lives, there was no place I’d rather be—putting down roots in our small town, living the life I’d always envisioned for us. After my husband decided that he wanted the same, we knew it would be a transition worth making, even if we had to break ties with his powerful family... moreThere’s no place like home, and after so many years of dodging trouble and fighting for our lives, there was no place I’d rather be—putting down roots in our small town, living the life I’d always envisioned for us. After my husband decided that he wanted the same, we knew it would be a transition worth making, even if we had to break ties with his powerful family. But when monsters have a taste of blood, nothing will stop them from having another, no matter how long it takes or how powerful your family is. It was now or never, and for the last time, I’d fight to the death to follow the alignment of my stars. They always led me home, not to the man the world called a Beast, but to the man who had always been my King of Roses. Book VIII in an eight-part Royal Organized Crime Romance saga. less