The Next Generation Series by Bella Di Corte

For as long as I could remember, Saverio Macchiavello had been a part of my life.He was the son of the Machiavellian King of New York, and I was considered Italian royalty—a princess in the infamous Fausti family. Our families had been friends since before I was born.A connection existed between us that wasn’t normal. It was the strongest thing I’d ever felt. It tethered me to him whether I wanted it to or not. One of us couldn’t seem to exist without the other... moreFor as long as I could remember, Saverio Macchiavello had been a part of my life.He was the son of the Machiavellian King of New York, and I was considered Italian royalty—a princess in the infamous Fausti family. Our families had been friends since before I was born.A connection existed between us that wasn’t normal. It was the strongest thing I’d ever felt. It tethered me to him whether I wanted it to or not. One of us couldn’t seem to exist without the other. It was the same sort of epic love my parents had.I was terrified of it. Because being a part of the Fausti famiglia meant danger always lurked in the shadows. And as a top soldier for my family, and my personal bodyguard, Saverio would die to see me safe.And someone wanted me dead. less

My entire life was laid out for me.I had a Matteo Leone Fausti. And I had a One day, I would be crowned the king lion of the Fausti family, la mia famiglia, and I would lead them as my great-grandfather once had, and as my grandfather currently did.Then one night changed the course of my steps. I was led to Paris to protect one woman, only to fall in love with another.The moment my eyes found my star, I knew. Na muri scrivutu ne stiddi in Sicilian. Un amore scritto nelle stelle in Italian... moreMy entire life was laid out for me.I had a Matteo Leone Fausti. And I had a One day, I would be crowned the king lion of the Fausti family, la mia famiglia, and I would lead them as my great-grandfather once had, and as my grandfather currently did.Then one night changed the course of my steps. I was led to Paris to protect one woman, only to fall in love with another.The moment my eyes found my star, I knew. Na muri scrivutu ne stiddi in Sicilian. Un amore scritto nelle stelle in Italian. In any Our love had been written in the stars.And once I became Stella’s dark knight in a twisted fairytale, I would save her, but the war didn’t end there. Enemies, old and new, were among us, some even disguised as “family.”Now that I knew love, though, I would die to keep it safe.But enemies are not always who you think they are. What if one of ours couldn’t be seen? less

In my family, the notorious Fausti famiglia, I was known as…The Casanova Prince. I, Mariano Leone Fausti, was a world-renowned Lothario.Until the great hand of fate smacked me upside the heart, and Sistine appeared wearing a leather apron and holding a blowtorch. My reputation preceded me, and it seemed like all the fire in her veins was aimed at me—out of disgust. If looks could kill, I’d be The Dead Prince.Sistine was a challenge I refused to lose, though... moreIn my family, the notorious Fausti famiglia, I was known as…The Casanova Prince. I, Mariano Leone Fausti, was a world-renowned Lothario.Until the great hand of fate smacked me upside the heart, and Sistine appeared wearing a leather apron and holding a blowtorch. My reputation preceded me, and it seemed like all the fire in her veins was aimed at me—out of disgust. If looks could kill, I’d be The Dead Prince.Sistine was a challenge I refused to lose, though. And it was more than Sistine herself that presented a hurdle.She was the daughter of the head jeweler of the Cappello family. I was the son of a Fausti. An ancient rule existed between her blood and unless I accepted fate’s test, we couldn’t be together.As with all epic love stories, fate directed our destiny, and even if I won Sistine’s hand, the battle to keep us together was far from over. Fausti history would repeat itself in a way that might tear us apart in the end… less