When the Music Ends (The Bellini Series Book 1)

Although both wealthy and powerful, Sebastian Bellini, is scarred by a past that haunts him; leaving him angry, lost and living in solitude. When he chooses to share his bed, Sebastian considers the relationship as he would any of his business deals; keeping his frozen heart secured behind the walls he has erected.
Blinded by her belief that she can change her abusive fiancé, Mia McGuire desperately tries to save Manny from the deadly threats of the mob boss, Arthur Rossini’s henchmen. Prodded by Manny, she gathers what little courage she can before seeking financial help from the rich Bellini. Never suspecting she would be the collateral pawn in the devil’s deal between the handsome billionaire and her fiancé Manny Travaris.
Thinking he is saving her from the sniveling, no good Travaris, Sebastian soon learns his own lessons in love as his heart succumbs to the beautiful redhead. But fate has other plans for the two lovers and the tragic and violent event will tear them apart, bringing heartbreak and bitter loss to them both. Madly in love with Sebastian, Mia refuses to consider a life without him until he destroys her world and shatters her heart with his ultimate betrayal; leaving her dreams shattered around her feet when he leaves to take up residence in London.
Fighting his own demons, Enrico 'Ricci' Bellini, the older brother of Sebastian chooses a different path early in life, by joining up with Arthur Rossini, the powerful Mafia Don. Moving up the ranks, he become Rossini’s loyal Captain; forcing Sebastian to accept his exile at a young age.
Maureen, homeless and working the streets; has no one to turn to until Ricci finds her in a dark, seedy park while buying drugs from Manny Travaris, a thug Ricci has been following. By accident, she becomes a witness to a crime and would rather die herself than give up her secrets, in order to protect the man she loves.
Loyal and trustworthy, Sal Bellini, cousin to the two brothers, is the heart of the family. He is the voice of reason and will readily sacrifice his own life and happiness for Sebastian, Ricci and his sister, Cecilia. Seeing the young Mia’s struggle under Sebastian agreement, Sal welcomes her like a little sister; determined to protect her from Ricci’s stern disapproval and Sebastian’s cold, indifference. Falling as a victim himself when Mia McGuire’s past entangles them all into a deadly plot.
Realizing the high price he has paid to hide his fear of love and commitment, Sebastian returns from London to seek Mia’s forgiveness. As he fights against the odds to prove his love, he is willing to do anything to win her back before another man can claim her heart. Has he waited too long and is it possible for Mia to trust him again? Come, discover the answer by taking the journey into the world of the Bellini’s.
Con Amore, book four in the Bellini Series will be published in 2016.