‘Heartnapped’ is volume one of the ‘Rossi Mafia Series’ – quickly proving that even those embroiled in organized crime syndicates crave love at its most basic level. But, unlike most, they will go to any length to get it. Jayla Simmons and Carter Rossi are about as unlikely as any couple come. As Jayla is forced to choose between either her happiness or her daughter’s safety, readers are left to redefine all they thought they knew about reinvention and self-discovery. A prolific writer, Jessica Lane continues her mission of weaving fact around fiction with adventures that chillingly mimic the real world.
Jasper, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/16/2015 -- While romantic fiction has always remained a staple of the literary landscape, both readers and critics are crying out for wholly unique new narratives that don't succumb to recycling of the 'same old' concepts. Thankfully, Texan Jessica Lane is stepping up to the plate with gusto, throwing her genre's stereotypes out of the window and replacing them with authentic, grassroots realism.
Lane has already seen much success with four previous releases, but her new 'Rossi Mafia Series' breaks new ground. The lovers are as unlikely as they come, and readers are forced into the same corners as characters left to choose where the line between happiness and crime really lays.
Volume one, 'Heartnapped', introduces readers to perfectly-flawed mavericks that buck the trend of traditional romantic fiction. While the alpha male is a warrior in himself, his damsel is anything but a naïve pushover.
Synopsis:
Jayla Simmons never imagined herself working in a place like Vice, but what's a girl to do when she has a child to support all on her own? Her disdain for the place isn't limited to her occupation. Her boss, Carter Rossi, has had a strange fixation on her since she started dancing at Vice, and though she's reluctant to admit it, she's drawn to him as well. Carter Rossi is tired of the cat and mouse game he's been playing with Jayla's since the day she walked into his club. The son of Don Antonio Rossi has been denied few things in life, and Jayla Simmons will be no exception. He'll have her by any means necessary.
"Romantic fiction has outsold other genres for generations, but it hangs off hooks of unrealistic characters, sold-out clichés and too much predictability," explains Lane. "My goal from the outset has been to shake the genre up by introducing characters that are intricate and, sometimes frighteningly, believable. Readers will be able to relate to every thread of their personalities, from their triumphs and defeats to the often dead pan humor that mirrors the real world. It's something different, for sure."
Continuing, "This first book in the series has strong themes of reinvention and self-discovery, two forces readers will find themselves striving for in life. The narrative demonstrates that, while the tapestry of society contains many different threads, we often all crave the same innate comforts and reassurances."
To date, the novel has attracted a string of rave reviews. One Amazon reader comments, "Holy Crap, I cannot wait for the next part of this series. I am so pulled into this. It ended way to fast! Be warned this is a short story that will leave you begging for more. I love Jayla's character and Carter is something else. This is such a great start. I hope this just gets better and better."
Amanda adds, "Reminds me of the other mafia stories I love so much. The author just really gave us a great introduction to the characters and the plot in this one, and it is well written. I loved the fact that the male lead waited for the female lead. Most importantly, any book that has a strong, young BW is a must read for me. I look forward to the continued story."
Volume two, 'Heartland' has recently been released. Further volumes titled 'Heartsick', 'Heartstrings', 'Heart Ties' and 'Whole Hearts' will be released throughout2015.
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For more information and to read the first chapter for free, visit the author's official website:
http://jessicalaneworld.com
About Jessica Lane
Well, I've been writing since I was a child; seriously, my mom has the crayon illustrated short stories to prove it. My writing has been mostly private since the end of my UIL creative writing days circa 1998. The writing bug bit me again when I was a freshman in high school, and I finally had the guts to publish my first e-book, Purple Hearts, in July of 2013! Now, I'm hooked, and determined to make a career out of this little passion of mine.
My writing style is very direct with a little bit of humor. Alpha males are my guilty pleasure, but don't expect my female main characters to be passive damsels in distress. Every girl needs a little spark to her to keep the guys on their toes, right? I write in all sub-genres or interracial/multicultural romance.