Nino’s Heart: A WW2 romance novel set in fascist Italy.

What are Amazon readers saying about Nino’s Heart? “A beautiful read.” “This book kept me reading until the wee hours. I felt a part of the journey all the way through. It was so realistic and kept me engrossed, I highly recommend this book and look forward to the next one.” “Really gripping story of dedication, love and danger! Very enjoyable! An unlikely love story of loss, kindness and believable thrills.” “You will fall in love with Nino, the main character, when he finds his basic beliefs challenged at several points in the story. The supporting characters are very real, and lovable as well. The ongoing efforts to escape detection are hair-raising!” “Well told history of WW II with characters who develop during the story. Any history lover will thoroughly enjoy this book. Very difficult to put down!” “This story caught my attention from the beginning. The story changed quickly and kept my interest through out.” “This book was very enjoyable. I could have gone on and on in more pages.” “Really liked this book ! Well written, with likeable and believable characters. Romance, history, place and plots all great.” Description: The Bronx, 1934. Nino DiVincenzo, the son of a mafia crime boss, witnesses a gruesome murder that alters the course of his life forever. Forced out of his home as a teenager, he grows into a man on his own terms. Under the guidance of trusted mentors rather than a ruthless father, Nino’s deep faith and compassion for others ultimately lead him to Rome on a journey to become a Catholic priest. New York Harbor, 1938. As the dark cloud of WWII advances over Europe, Hannah Roseman, a beautiful Jewish widow, boards a ship for Italy. Upon her arrival, she is confronted with the fascism and anti-Semitism that has engulfed the country. To survive, she must rely on her courage and cunning along with the help of a Catholic seminary student twelve years her junior. As their lives and secrets intertwine with the evils of wartime Europe, Nino and Hannah find themselves forced to make unfathomable decisions when confronted with choosing between their faith, their love, and their survival.