I found between Brando and Scarlett Fausti.
That idea turned out to be Machiavellian—and from that book forward, what is now known as the Gangsters of New York.
I’m so proud to say that Mac truly resonated with readers, and that it has been described as “not just a mafia romance, but one of the most beautiful love stories.”
I could have never foreseen how much love Mac (and the Gangsters) would get. I could have never foreseen how it would change my life as a writer. It gave me a reason to go on. As Alcina would say, “It gave me my fire back.”
Writing is not only a passion for me, but a great love. And to receive this amount of love for a book that stole my heart from the very first page…it goes beyond what words can convey.
I have so many people to thank for that, because even though the act of writing is solitary, what comes with it is not.
First and foremost, I have a great amount of faith. Without it, I would have given up long before Mac was published. Being a writer isn’t easy. It takes long hours of being alone with the people inside of your head, getting to know them from the inside out—what they love and hate; what they would live and die for—and in a blink, it seems like the story is no longer yours alone. It belongs to the world. And that comes with its own set of challenges. I’m so thankful that my faith has brought me this far, kept me strong enough not to give up, and I’m looking forward to whatever the future holds. T.Y.G.F.A.T.Y.H.D.F.M. I. A. Y. E.F.E.V.
My family. La mia famiglia. The love and strength you find in these books comes directly from my own. I have truly been blessed with the most amazing people to share my life with. I couldn’t do this without you all. I love you all more, and I can’t thank ya’ll enough for loving me and supporting me as much as ya’ll do.
To my agent, Stephanie Phillips of SBR Media: Thank you so much for all that you do for my books and me. Thanks to you, not only will the Gangsters be in audio, but also in Poland! I can’t wait to share these stories with more of the world.
To my editor, Alisa Carter: BEFL! You’ve polished my diamonds in the rough since the beginning. I can’t thank you enough for not only being my editor, but a trusted part of my process.
To my PR team, Buoni Amici Press (Drue and Debra): Ya’ll are every author’s dream team. You help me with every aspect of this business, and I can’t thank you both enough for the support and friendship.
To my BETA readers: Anna, Lashell (who is also my author friend!), Malia, Pam, and Stephanie. You are not only my beta readers, but my friends. You are all immeasurable in worth to me, and I’m so thankful to have gotten to know each and every one of you. Thank you for being a part of this journey with me.
To Jenika Snow: Thank you for reading my books, for reaching out to me, and mostly, for all of the support. BAFFAE!
To the countless bloggers and Instagrammers who have reached out and shown me love and support: I wish I could list each and every one of you, but you know who you are. Thank you doesn’t even seem like enough, but…thank you! You have no idea how much I value your time, your creativity (the edits!), your passion for reading and your support. Keep doing what you’re doing. You keep the book world spinning.
Last but certainly not least: YOU! Yes, YOU! If you’re reading this, you cared enough to take this journey with me. YOU made the Gangsters into what they are—a series of books that I hope everyone will love for years to come. You’ve given me the opportunity to share these books with the world.
You message me.
You comment on my posts.
You show me so much love that I can’t even put into words how much it means to me.
YOU share your love of these books and of reading with the world—and for that, I’ll be forever thankful.
Alla famiglia!
Thank you so much for being such an amazing part of mine, and thank you for taking this incredible journey with me. I hope you’ll be with me for the long-haul, because we’re just getting started.
About the Author
Bella Di Corte has been writing romance for seven years, even longer if you count the stories in her head that were never written down, but she didn’t realize how much she enjoyed writing alphas until recently. Tough guys who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the strong women who force them to feel, inspire her to keep putting words to the page.
Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, and family. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook meals that were passed down to her, and take photographs. She mostly takes pictures of her family (when they let her) and her three dogs.
Bella grew up in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.
Also by Bella Di Corte
The Fausti Family:
Man of Honor
Queen of Thorns
Royals of Italy
Kingdom of Corruption
War of Monsters
Gangsters of New York:
Machiavellian, Book 1
Marauder, Book 2
Coming Soon:
The Fausti Family:
Ruler of Hearts
Law of Conduct
King of Roses
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