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Two lovers separated in war-torn Italy struggle to reunite in a riveting and heartrending historical novel by the bestselling author of Once Night Falls and From These Broken Streets. It's 1945. The Nazi occupation of Italy is in its closing days. But risk is ever present. It's been nearly two years since Sarah Zinsi found tenuous sanctuary in Switzerland. Unmoored in a foreign land, she heeds a rumor that her village on the Lake Como shore has been liberated. Clutching her young daughter, Sarah navigates the arduous mountain trek back home to be with Luca Benedetto, the father of her child. A resister to the end, Luca has one last assignment: assassinate Mussolini, the man who destroyed everything Luca cherished and who forced the love of his life to flee. Sarah's path crosses that of a charismatic and kindly black marketeer turned partisan spy. He vows to keep mother and child safe as Luca's perilous mission escalates and the Nazis' final moves devolve into chaos. But for Sarah and Luca, the pull of love, the will to survive, and the promise of a new family are greater than any odds against them.

The journey features the eccentric monk Volya Rinpoche and his skeptical brother-in-law Otto as they embark on a road trip from Boston, encountering diverse characters like a former NBA star and a Holocaust survivor. Their travels spark engaging conversations about spirituality, blending humor and social commentary. Family members, including Otto's sister and children, join in as they explore iconic American sights, culminating in a thought-provoking and entertaining adventure that resonates with readers worldwide.

From the bestselling author of From These Broken Streets comes a sweeping novel of love, resistance, and courage set against the backdrop of WWII Italy. Italy, 1943. The seeds of terror planted by Hitler have brought Allied forces to Italian soil. Young lovers separated by war--one near a Tuscan hill town, the other a soldier on the Sicilian front--will meet any challenge to reunite. Vittoria SanAntonio, the daughter of a prosperous vineyard owner, is caught in a web of family secrets. Defying her domineering father, she has fallen for humble vineyard keeper Carlo Conte. When Carlo is conscripted into Mussolini's army, it sets a fire in Vittoria, and she joins the resistance. As the Nazi war machine encroaches, Vittoria is drawn into dangers as unknowable as those faced by the man she loves. Badly wounded on the first day of the invasion, Carlo regains consciousness on a farm in Sicily. Nursed back to health by a kind family there, he embarks on an arduous journey north through his ravaged homeland. For Carlo and Vittoria, as wartime threats mount and their paths diverge, what lies ahead will test their courage as never before.

Set against the backdrop of a tiny Pacific atoll, the story follows Leo Markin, a Vietnam veteran struggling to reintegrate into American life after the war. Despite finding solace and love among the islanders, his return home reveals painful truths: an estranged relationship with his father, a fiancée trapped in an abusive marriage, and a sense of alienation from old friends. Ultimately, a violent incident propels Leo to choose the peaceful life of Losapas, leading him to leave his inheritance to his fiancée, urging her to escape, and return to the island he loves.

A road trip from Massachusetts to Arkansas takes a whimsical turn when Eddie Valpolicella picks up a hitchhiker claiming to be Jesus. Over five days, this enigmatic companion challenges Eddie's beliefs and perceptions of spirituality through playful tricks and profound conversations. As Eddie grapples with confusion and skepticism, he gradually receives valuable insights into living a meaningful life. The narrative blends humor with deep philosophical inquiries, encouraging readers to reflect on their own spirituality without being didactic.

"Italy, 1943. The Nazi occupation has cemented its grip on the devastated city of Naples. Giuseppe DiPietra, a curator in the National Archives, has a subversive plan to aid the Allies. If he's discovered, forced labor or swift execution. Lucia Pastone, secretary for the Italian Fascist government, is risking her own life in secret defiance of orders. And Lucia's father, Aldo, is a black marketeer who draws Giuseppe and Lucia into the underworld--for their protection and to help plant the seeds of resistance. Their fates are soon intertwined with those of Aldo's devoted lover and a boy of the streets who'll do anything to live another day. And all of Naples is about to join forces to overcome impossible odds and repel the Nazi occupiers"--

A clandestine scheme to assassinate Fidel Castro spirals into paranoia, betrayal, and deceit in this dazzling thriller. Former CIA agent Carolina Perez has spent five years working deep undercover with a singular goal: to take down Castro and free Cuba from his troubled presence. Across the Straits in Havana, Carlos Gutierrez is Castro's minister of health and a member of his inner circle. Carlos has also been convinced to overthrow el Comandante, at great risk to himself and those he loves. But the indestructible dictator is surrounded by more than just the D-7 secret police: A Byzantine network of spies, double agents, and informants means nobody is who they seem. A thrill ride through Miami and Havana, Fidel's Last Days sizzles with tension until the final word.

At the heart of this engaging romance is Janet Rossi, a smart political aide grappling with a chronic illness, and Jake Entwhistle, a talented carpenter and painter with a complicated past. Their unexpected meeting leads to a passionate love affair filled with humor, courage, and intimacy, while navigating modern relationship challenges. The story explores themes of attraction, loyalty, and the lengths one will go to for love, all captured with a blend of poignancy and wit by Roland Merullo.

Focusing on the often-overlooked positive aspects of humanity, this book highlights the countless acts of kindness, courage, and generosity that occur daily around the world. Award-winning author Roland Merullo aims to counterbalance the prevalent negativity in media by sharing remarkable moments and inspiring individuals he has encountered. Through personal reflections and anecdotes, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing and celebrating goodness, offering readers a refreshing perspective amid the overwhelming bad news.

A harrowing historical novel of the extraordinary acts of ordinary people in Nazi-occupied Italy in 1943. While risking his life to free his country, Luca is also struggling to protect Sarah, his Jewish lover who's hiding in a mountain cabin. As the violent Nazi occupation intensifies, Luca and Sarah fear for more than their own lives.