The Santini/DeRosa novels are a romantic suspense series set in Italy. As vineyard owners, and neighbors, the wealthy Santini and DeRosa families were once extremely close. However, a web of deception tore them apart. Known as tough negotiators, the younger generation of men are left floundering when each is confronted by an attractive, strong-willed woman, determined to upend their lives. After damning facts are exposed, it becomes imperative the men trust each other. Easier said than done. As each couple are drawn together, desire grows, along with the men’s chivalry and protective instincts. When these enticing ladies are targeted by killers, the men unite. Whether they can maintain the alliance is anyone’s guess.