The Sicilian beast: Once upon a time... the Sicilian mafia

By A.L. Nowak

"The Sicilian Beast" is a thrilling dark romantic novel that reinvents the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast, set in the dangerous and seductive world of organized crime.

The story follows Sybella Moretti, a young and talented costume designer who is struggling to make a name for herself in the competitive fashion industry. After the death of her parents, Sybe takes on the responsibility of keeping the family business afloat, a small tailor shop in the heart of the city.
On the other hand, in the shadows of the underworld, Alessandro "The Beast" Romano operates, a ruthless and feared boss of the Sicilian mafia. Fortune and power have provided him with everything he desires, but his life is marked by violence and betrayal.
One day, fate causes the paths of Sybe and Alessandro to cross when he visits the shop in search of an exclusive suit. Alessandro is immediately captivated by Sybe's beauty and talent, and decides that she will be his at all costs. She, however, is not willing to submit to the demands of the dangerous mafioso and refuses to work for him. But there is something Sybe does not know, and that is that the Beast is not willing to accept a no without putting up a fight first.

"The Sicilian Beast" is a love story of redemption in a world where good and evil intertwine, and where true love may be the only force capable of defeating the shadows.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C9RWTGHD
• ISBN13: 9798850351182
• Release Date: June 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"