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Description edit
Heavyweight UFC fighter, Romeo Wellings comes from the hard streets of New York where his family ties to the mafia cause him nothing but pain. His life takes a surprising detour when he crosses paths with the twin sister of his long-time enemy. After a steamy, one-night stand, he faces the... read more
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Characters edit
- Romeo "The Gladiator" Wellings: UFC Heavyweight fighter.
- Jules "Juliet" Conner: Lawyer. Owns MMA training gym with Clay and Wyatt.
- Casanova "Nova" Moretti: Romeo's brother. Involved with the mafia.
- Valentino "Tino" Moretti: Romeo's brother.
- Wyatt Fredrick Conner: Sheriff. Jules's sister. Owns MMA training gym with Jules and Clay.
- Clay Powers: UFC Heavyweight champion. Owns MMA training gym with Jules and Wyatt.
- Melody Dylan: Clay's girlfriend.
- Jesus "Chuito" Garcia: UFC light heavyweight fighter.
- Alaine: Jules's assistant
- Frankie Moretti: Tino and Nova's father. Involved with the mafia.
- Aldo Moretti: Tino and Nova's grandfather. Mafia boss.
- Ginovelli "Gino" Moretti: Tino and Nova's cousin. Mafia.
- Terry: Friend of Jules.
- Carlo Greco: Tino and Nova's cousin. Mafia.
- Danielle: Add a description of this character.
- Bruce Lee
- Pia: Girl in New York.
- Jack Harrington: Client of Jules
- Lipton: UFC heavyweight fighter.
- Adam: Deputy
- Jasper: Trainer.
- Phil
- Dr. Philips: Doctor
- Ma
- Harvey: Deputy
- Vito Sacco: Mafia
- Mary
- Cara Stefano: Girl in New York.
- Tabitha: Woman Wyatt is still in love with after years apart.
- Ju Ju Bean: Nickname for Jules.
- Katie Foster: Young woman Jules is trying to help.
- Kenny
- Tommy
- Sara Jensen: Lady from courthouse
- Hal: Owns diner.
- Kesha: Adam's wife
Quotes edit
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“You're so beautiful you make me feel humble. Being with you scares me, and I'm not real sure what to do about it.”
Romeo Wellings -
““We got all night.” Romeo nipped at her neck, his fingers still stroking her unrelentingly. “You don’t gotta hold back, baby. Gimme what I want.””
Romeo to Jules -
““Hey, it’s more than just entertaining them and you know it. You’re teaching those kids how to defend themselves. You’re giving ’em confidence and structure and discipline that’ll help them the rest of their lives.”
Romeo to Tino
Setting & Locations edit
First Sentence edit
“I’m thinking of taking Clay up on his offer to be my training partner.”
Table of Contents edit
Prologue
Chapters 1-25
Epilogue
Glossary edit
- capo bastone: position within the leadership structure in the Sicilian and Anerican Mafia crime families; also called an under boss; second in command to the boss, or head of the family
- dojo: training facility for students learning Japanese martial arts
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 2 in Battered Hearts. (standard series)
Preceded by Defying the Odds.
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Loose Id LLC
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 3, 2012
ISBN: 978-1-61118-940-7
Page Count: 326
Publisher: Loose Id LLC
Country: USA
Publication Date: July 3, 2012
ISBN: 978-1-61118-940-7
Page Count: 326
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