Italian Family

An Italian family caught up in World War Two and all the drama the war created in their lives and the lives of their countrymen. A few years after the war my family moved to America and brought their bakery business with them. That was the beginning of a roller coaster ride that lasted three decades.

Unravel the Evolution of Gender Roles in Italian Families As a sociologist, you understand the profound impact that family dynamics have on society. Yet, the intricate evolution of gender roles within Italian families, from the Middle Ages to today, remains a complex puzzle. Are you seeking a comprehensive analysis that delves into these transformations and their societal implications? Discover how traditional gender roles have shaped and been reshaped by historical events, cultural shifts, and social movements in Italy. Gain insights into the historical foundations of Italian family ...

Sold as livestock. Claimed by a monster. Rising as a queen. Hana Tanaka was raised to be invisible. As a mixed-race Omega in a traditional Japanese Yakuza clan, her existence is a stain on her grandfather's honor. For twenty years, she has been bleached, straightened, and silenced—trained to be a porcelain doll. Until she is sold. Shipped to New York like cargo to secure a shipping alliance, Hana is delivered to the Rossi crime family. Her new owner intended her to be a docile broodmare, a quiet fixture in his violent world. But they underestimated the blood running through her veins. ...

What happens when a Southern American studies abroad in Italy — and never quite leaves... In Becoming Italian, Bret Thoman recounts his journey from his upbringing in America's South to a new life in Italy's South, where dialects are spoken, lunches last for hours, and family is everything. What begins as a study-abroad adventure in Florence — driven by curiosity and ancestry — slowly becomes something deeper: a transformation of identity. Drawn away from the polished postcard version of Florence and toward the rhythms of the South, Bret finds himself immersed in a culture that is ...

A one-night stand lands her in the middle of a mafia war. VONNI Rachael’s brand of innocence is as refreshing as it is alluring. Rarely do I meet someone who doesn’t know the Moran name. I’d love to keep her in the dark, but my enemies have other plans. Let my little rabbit run. There’s nowhere she can go that I won’t follow, and not even a bullet is going to stop me. She’s mine to claim, mine to own, and mine to protect. RACHAEL A sexy stranger, one night of passion, no complications. That’s all Vonni was ever supposed to be. Now there’s no avoiding him, not even in my new ...

In Windy City Mafia: The Chicago Outfit, retired detective and Gangland Wire podcast host Gary Jenkins dives into his extensive audio archives to bring readers some of the most captivating stories from over 300 episodes. Jenkins recounts notorious tales such as "Al Capone on the Golf Course" and "The Trial of Al Capone," revealing lesser-known details like Al Capone's golf games with Machine Gun Jack McGurn and Fred "Killer" Burke. The book also covers more recent figures in the Outfit, including Anthony "Joe Batters" Accardo's rise from Frank Nitti's enforcer to the boss of the Chicago ...

When the Mayor of a picturesque Italian town launches a new scheme to rejuvenate the community, his advertisement is read with interest and excitement by many. Zara is in her thirties and desperate to get on the property ladder. Tim and Lynda are retiring and need a project. Some are looking for a peaceful bolthole. Others hope to make a profit, start a business, escape a dull life or an unhappy relationship. And there is someone who just might be hiding their true motivation...

ONE NIGHT. It was only supposed to be one night... How did it turn into so much more? Emma Waterhouse doesn't have time for guys. College classes and fun with her roommates are more than enough to keep her busy. But when her roommates drag her out for a night of drinking and dancing, she's ready to let loose for one night and break all her own rules. Lorenzo Romano is the hottest guy Emma has ever seen and he seems to only have eyes for her. Is he too good to be true? What can one night hurt? One night of hot, mind-blowing action with Lorenzo will be enough, right? Things take a turn when ...

Blood feuds, billion-dollar cocaine empires, and the mafia you’ve never heard of.... For decades, the Sicilian Cosa Nostra and the Neapolitan Camorra stole the spotlight. But in the shadows of Calabria, another brotherhood was rising — one more disciplined, more secretive, and far deadlier. Today, the Ndrangheta is the richest and most powerful crime syndicate in the world, controlling up to 80% of Europe’s cocaine trade and laundering billions through banks, construction firms, and global finance. From kidnapped heirs chained in mountain caves to multi-ton shipments of cocaine ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of the NY Post's Best Beach Reads, an US Weekly pick for "mystery novels to read on the beach”, a Woman's World "captivating beach read you won't be able to put down this summer" ("a riveting saga"), an Eater food-filled beach read for your summer vacation ("an...

An exhilarating and profound novel of tradition, violence, loyalty, and betrayal—a prequel to The Godfather. New York, 1933: The city and the nation are in the depths of the Great Depression. The crime families of New York have prospered in this time, but with the coming end of Prohibition, a...

A love story that transcends time. A secret that refuses to stay buried. When Penny Matthews loses her job and her boyfriend on the same day, she believes her life has fallen apart. Then a single phone call changes everything — she has inherited Villa dei Cipressi, an old estate tucked among the rolling hills of Tuscany. Seeking refuge, Penny flies to Italy expecting nothing more than a temporary escape. Instead, she finds something far more unsettling… and far more beautiful. An ancient villa waiting to be restored. A gentle but mysterious architect rebuilding its crumbling stone walls...

Three generations of women in the Ferrari family must heal the broken pieces of their lives on a trip of a lifetime through picturesque Italy from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst Workaholic, career-obsessed Francesca is fiercely independent and successful in all areas of her...

While sitting at a restaurant with two of my fellow authors, one asked me about my Sicilian background. I laughed and said, “All I know is, we always have sauce on Sunday.” My friends joined in the laughter, but I realized that I didn’t really know too much about the maternal part of my heritage. Something awoke inside of me and I had the desire to find out exactly from where I came. I began the quest for my roots by taking an ancestry DNA test. Within a few months, I had the surprise of my life. I discovered that my grandfather had a second sister, whom he left behind in Sicily. Who ...

Marked by vengeance, branded as mine—Lucia Terlizzi will be the key to my revenge. Dante Terlizzi has to pay. Two years ago, he broke his betrothal to my sister. Two months ago, his brother stole the bride meant for my best hitman. There’s an unwritten rule about family members and children… But f*ck the rules. Lucia is the baby of the Terlizzi family. Now I’m going to put my baby in her. We’ll see how Dante likes it when I take what’s his. I’ll dress his pretty little sister in the finest clothes. I’ll shower her in diamonds and jewels. I’ll make Dante regret ever double ...

A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK A NEW YORKER RECOMMENDED BOOK IRISH BESTSELLER “A stylish escapade that even Henry James might relish." —Wall Street Journal A masterful, enthralling new novel from the Booker Prize winner Everything was a puzzle, everything a trap set to mystify and...

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers in post-World War II Italy, and a blossoming relationship generations later that will reveal a long-buried family secret. Genoa, Italy, 1946. Vincenzo and Giovanna fall in love at...

Some secrets are worth killing for. Some witnesses become something more. Sofia Chen never meant to see the execution in that alley. She was just a nurse walking home from her shift, trying to help someone she thought was hurt. She never expected to witness Isabella Torrino—beautiful, deadly heir to a powerful crime family—put a bullet in a traitor's head. Now Sofia has three choices: disappear forever, die quietly, or join the family that could destroy her life with a single phone call. Isabella Torrino has built her reputation on making hard decisions and eliminating problems. But ...

An International Bestseller! A LibraryReads and Indie Next Pick! A trio of second-born daughters sets out on a whirlwind journey through the lush Italian countryside to break the family curse that says they’ll never find love, by New York Times bestseller Lori Nelson Spielman, author of The...

“A splendid piece of crime fiction . . . a fitting cap to a tremendous career . . . Through it all, Puzo keeps the heat on and keeps the reader enthralled with his characters and his story.”—The Denver Post To Don Raymonde Aprile’s children, he was a loyal family member, their father’s...