I Love You, Salvatore
The Five Families Series
By Marita A. Hansen
Out December 21, 2014
Synopsis
The Five Families
Santini
Every love story is important,
whether it ends in a happy-ever-after or tragedy, because two people shared
something so special that it made them value each other’s life more than their
own. I know this is true because my life with Salvatore Santini was a beautiful
love story… One that ended far too soon. But I would rather live for only one
day with him, than suffer a lifetime without him. Being with Salvatore was
worth a thousand deaths. Through him, I experienced heaven on earth, something
very few people find. So don’t cry for me, I was truly happy. But if you can’t
stop your tears, save them for Salvatore… The one I left behind.Books from this
series can be read as a companion to The Santini Brothers and My Masters'
Nightmare series. I Love You, Salvatore covers 26 years, chronicling
Rosa's and Salvatore's love story. It's broken up into 3 parts: The Early Years
(age 10-19), The Middle Years (20-29), The Final Years (30-36), with a current
2014 scene spliced through. It's from Rosa's point of view.
The Five Families
Santini
D’Angelo
Landi
Donatelli
Rosso
The Five Families series is a collection of standalone novels
and novellas centered around different members of ruling mafia families on a
famous island off the southern coast of Italy.
Every love story is important,
whether it ends in a happy-ever-after or tragedy, because two people shared
something so special that it made them value each other’s life more than their
own. I know this is true because my life with Salvatore Santini was a beautiful
love story… One that ended far too soon. But I would rather live for only one
day with him, than suffer a lifetime without him. Being with Salvatore was
worth a thousand deaths. Through him, I experienced heaven on earth, something
very few people find. So don’t cry for me, I was truly happy. But if you can’t
stop your tears, save them for Salvatore… The one I left behind.Books from this
series can be read as a companion to The Santini Brothers and My Masters'
Nightmare series. I Love You, Salvatore covers 26 years, chronicling
Rosa's and Salvatore's love story. It's broken up into 3 parts: The Early Years
(age 10-19), The Middle Years (20-29), The Final Years (30-36), with a current
2014 scene spliced through. It's from Rosa's point of view.
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Meet Marita A. Hansen
NATIONALITY AND CULTURAL CONNECTIONS: I'm a true blue Aucklander, born and bred in New Zealand. I tend to write about cultures I have connections to, such as Croatian and Maori. I would love to visit Croatia again as I have family there. However, in My Masters' Nightmare, I have started writing about Italians . My husband is part Italian and I also have a degree in Italian.
SPORTS: As a teen my favorite sports were karate, badminton, and running. I also did unarmed combat and played in a touch rugby team (my gym teacher made me do the last one!) Now, I stick to coaching soccer and running. I have completed two marathons, numerous half-marathons and one 30K run.
CAREER PATH: I started off as a Graphic Designer, then went to Auckland University, where I got a BA degree in Art History and Italian Studies and a post-graduate Honors degree in Art History. I worked in the Art History field, then became a full-time artist, doing commissions. I eventually lost all of my senses and gave it up to be a poor, starving writer, smh.
FAVORITE FOODS: I'm vegetarian. I love pasta based foods, tofu, chocolate mousse and golden queen peaches.
BAD HABITS: I'm a major procrastinator that can't seem to earn money to save myself!
STATUS: Married to my high school sweetheart (which he hates me calling him). We have two kids.
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