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Giovanna
Everything I thought I knew about my life was a lie. Twenty-Three years of not knowing who I truly am. Can you say trust issues? I’m just starting to figure out who I am. I’m not ready to add anyone else to the mix. Then I meet Declan. He pushes his way into my life, determined to prove to me that not everyone is a liar. But he’s a hockey player and they all have a certain reputation. And his seems like a constant presence in our lives. I want to learn to trust again, I’m just not sure it’s worth the risk.
Declan
Hockey has been my focus for as long as I can remember. The day I met Giovanna, my life changed. Hockey would always be my first love, but I just knew that she would be my last. I can see the walls she has built around her heart. She’s scared, and my past is haunting us (literally), but I’m determined to show her that I’m real. That we’re real. And that no matter how long I have to wait, I’m not going anywhere.
Aiden
Motorcycle racing has been my life since I could walk and talk. It was all I ever needed. Or so I thought. Then I met the one woman that made me want more. Life was perfect until the unthinkable happened—a racing accident caused me to lose all my memories of her. But I could still feel her in my soul, even if my brain couldn’t remember her.
Élodie
I wanted a knight in shining armor, but what I got was a wolf in disguise. After escaping from him, I met a man willing to give me everything I ever wanted. Then in a split second, he was taken from me. Not physically, but mentally. He didn’t remember who I was, but I knew our love was strong enough to bring him back.
Antonio
Meeting the girl of my dreams at fourteen is crazy. But when I met her in a ballroom dance class that my mamma signed me up for…let’s just say that it made class a whole lot more interesting. Then one day she vanished. No contact, no explanation. Just gone. I couldn’t move on. She was all I ever wanted. Twenty-six years is a long time, and many things have changed, but my love for her never did.
Harper
Dancing was everything to me growing up. Then I met him. He changed my whole life in that dance class. I couldn’t wait for our forever. But my father got into something bad and we had to run. I was never allowed to contact Antonio. And when I could, fear kept me from finding him. I knew I had to go back, but I didn’t know if he’d want to see me. I kept so much hidden from him, and we both had much more to learn. I prayed our love was strong enough to survive.
Sebastiano
I had given up on meeting my person, focused on being the protector of the family. Until the day I met her. I felt this pull to her that I couldn’t explain, but she was on the arm of another man. I didn’t think I stood a chance, but I saw the sadness in her eyes. Then I saw the marks and I knew I needed to save her. She was who I had been waiting for, and I’d be damned if I let someone else hurt what’s mine.
Schuyler
All my life I struggled. I had to protect my sister. It was her and I against the world. Just when I thought life finally turned around, my dream turned into a nightmare. I couldn’t run and I couldn’t escape him if I wanted to keep my sister safe. Then Sebastiano walked into my life. In one handshake, he made me feel safe. He made me feel like there was a way out. But he didn’t know about the monster in my life. The one that wouldn’t let go. I wanted to be his, but the stakes were just too high.
Niccolò
My first real memory was watching my papà be gunned down in front of me. I was only five years old. I spent my life waiting for things to fall into place to have the means to avenge him. The time finally came, but the woman I love was caught in the middle. I needed to keep her safe, but I couldn’t just walk away. I needed vengeance too.
Mirabelle
When I was two, my father killed my mother and then himself. Luckily, I don’t remember that at all. My sister raised me the best she could and made sure we stayed together. I finally met the man of my dreams, but being with him meant dealing with things I didn’t understand. I didn’t know what was happening. I only knew I couldn’t leave him to fight alone.
Marcello
Forever was within my reach, but it turned out everything was not what it seemed. So I walked away and concentrated on just enjoying life. My found family was all I needed and I loved getting to help them. Then one day she walked in and I knew in my heart that this was what forever really felt like. She’s a complicated woman, but I must convince her that she’s mine, and all I want to do is help.
Robin
When my brother and I ran away from home, we had to leave our two sisters behind. I had no idea if we would ever see them again, but from the moment we could, we started looking. When we did find them, they had a whole new family, including him. He’s literally the man of my dreams. I just hope my insecurities don’t scare him off.
Domenico
Family and hockey. Those have always been my two greatest loves. But after watching my siblings and cousin find their person, it made me long to find my forever. The moment I locked eyes with Chiara I just knew! Rescuing her was the easy part, protecting her will take much more work. With family ties severed and alliances threatened, I’ll do everything in my power to make sure that Chiara knows what true family looks like. We will fight for those we love, and loving Chiara is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.
Chiara
Growing up, my family was never close. I felt like an outsider, the cast away. But when my father told me, I would have an arranged marriage, I knew it’d gone too far. Before I could protest, I was taken. I spent a year of my life in torment. Frightened and alone. Then I met my light, my saving grace. Domenico was the man I’d always dreamed of. Patient, caring. He made me feel like the most precious girl in the world. When my family comes to force me home, I learn that family isn’t always blood. The Mancinis have vowed to protect me, but with war threatening, will the love I have for Domenico be enough?
Domenico
Family and hockey. Those have always been my two greatest loves. But after watching my siblings and cousin find their person, it made me long to find my forever. The moment I locked eyes with Chiara I just knew! Rescuing her was the easy part, protecting her will take much more work. With family ties severed and alliances threatened, I’ll do everything in my power to make sure that Chiara knows what true family looks like. We will fight for those we love, and loving Chiara is the easiest thing I’ve ever done.
Chiara
Growing up, my family was never close. I felt like an outsider, the cast away. But when my father told me, I would have an arranged marriage, I knew it’d gone too far. Before I could protest, I was taken. I spent a year of my life in torment. Frightened and alone. Then I met my light, my saving grace. Domenico was the man I’d always dreamed of. Patient, caring. He made me feel like the most precious girl in the world. When my family comes to force me home, I learn that family isn’t always blood. The Mancinis have vowed to protect me, but with war threatening, will the love I have for Domenico be enough?
Gianluca
One night was usually all I had to offer. Between baseball and my family, there just wasn’t enough time. There was this one girl I considered dating, but then she disappeared without a trace. Now I’m getting a call from my cousin telling me to get to the hospital…NOW. Turns out, I have a kid. My life is suddenly full of snacks, toys and a tiredness that goes bone deep. I’m convinced it’s the universe’s way of punishing me. Until I meet her. She’s everything I didn’t know I needed. And bonus, my son loves her too! I know she has a lot going on, but I need to find a way to show her that her place is here with me. With US.
Gabriela
Lake Renegade is nothing like what I pictured in my head. When my parents told me I’d be moving to the states to stay with another mafia family, I imagined big city suits forcing me to stay inside and be seen not heard. Instead, I get this big, open family who go out of their way to show each other how much they love each other. While learning to bake from the matriarchs of the family, I begin to fall in love with the little boy they are looking after. We bond over our shared love of sweets. Then I meet his father, and my world stops spinning. He’s patient, kind and attentive. The more time I spend with them, the less I desire to go home. But my family needs me and I can’t abandon them in this crazy time. Will he wait for me?