In the heart of
Pittsburgh awaits a secret half a millennium in the making.
After her father’s
brutal murder, Franki discovers she and her three sisters are the only
surviving, secret legacy of the Medici. The same people who brutally murdered
her father now target her and her family for assassination. Unprepared to
battle an unknown enemy, she finds her safety depends on the Medici
Protectorate, the warriors who guarded her bloodline for centuries, but who
failed to protect her father.
Gianni, Franki’s
protector, blows his first meeting with her, but knows he must garner the trust
of not only Franki, but also her sisters. Without that, he fails too, and that
is unacceptable—not only to him but also to the Medici Protectorate. His
troubles grow larger, for as he assumes his new role, he also undergoes
inexplicable, explosive physical changes… transformations he can’t control. One
of those is his uncontainable desire for Franki.
Their worlds collide
in passion and violence, and Franki struggles to trust Gianni. When her life is
on the line, Gianni will have to conquer both her fears and his own personal
demons to rescue her in time.
My Review
Bleeding Heart blends in an exquisite way mythology, mystery, romance and traditions.
It’s a bit for everyone's tastes – steamy romance, history or intrigue.
I loved Giani DeSantos and
Francesca Notaro. The chemistry between them is palpable from the very first
moment they meet, even if there’s a bit of misunderstanding shadowing it. Giani
thinks he is about to meet the four sons of the recently deceased patriarch,
when in fact the heirs are four daughters. His first perception of Francesca he
is mesmerized by her waved, flowing brown
hair reminding him of espresso and amaretto.
From the moment Giani and Franki meet all is a lesson on how to build a lasting
friendship, loyalty, and how to love someone completely and without judgement. The
author builds gradually the suspense. The plot keeps the reader’s attention due
to the twists and turns spanning the pages. Staci Troilo has a gift with the written word and she has
shared it with us in writing Bleeding Heart.
This is a story packed full
of action and emotion; the story of four
sisters , descendants of the Medici, though they aren’t aware of it at first
and of four brothers the Brotherhood of Medici Protectorate.
Bleeding Heart is suspenseful, thought provoking, and above all
extremely entertaining. It is somewhat of a complex story, not a light read so
you need to be in the mood, but it is so worth it. I found Bleeding Heart a fanciful tale of secret
societies, secret codes, and romance that kept my interest until the end. The plot twists are abundant throughout the
book and will keep you on your toes.
A beautifully written story that brought out many emotions.
Congratulations Staci, job well done!
