Our 15th wedding anniversary was celebrated miles away. Nate was fighting fires, couldn’t get to me, I had to cancel a signing, and had all the kids while trying to keep the fort down and work. Tonight we went out and did a late celebration (a few weeks late) and were so blessed by the sweetest couple. They had no tables but said hey if you’re cool with it you can sit at the end of their table and we were like, deal. We have no kids and we get a meal. Both of us would have sat on the floor and said thank you 😂 Anyways this couple was also celebrating their anniversary. They’ve been married 66 years. They were so sweet and I kept thinking we should pay their tab. Fast forward to them getting up and letting us know we were in charge of the tip after paying our bill and congratulating us on fifteen years. Not gonna lie, it’s been a horrendous year so I promptly burst into tears all over strangers. She reminded me of Grandma Nadine and even the server had to walk away bc she started getting emotional. All in all, a wonderful night. I’m so thankful for genuinely sweet people. They made us promise another fifteen years. We said yes. ❤️
Our 15th wedding anniversary was celebrated miles away. Nate was fighting fires, couldn’t get to me, I had to cancel a signing, and had all the kids while trying to keep the fort down and work. Tonight we went out and did a late celebration (a few weeks late) and were so blessed by the sweetest couple. They had no tables but said hey if you’re cool with it you can sit at the end of their table and we were like, deal. We have no kids and we get a meal. Both of us would have sat on the floor and said thank you 😂 Anyways this couple was also celebrating their anniversary. They’ve been married 66 years. They were so sweet and I kept thinking we should pay their tab. Fast forward to them getting up and letting us know we were in charge of the tip after paying our bill and congratulating us on fifteen years. Not gonna lie, it’s been a horrendous year so I promptly burst into tears all over strangers. She reminded me of Grandma Nadine and even the server had to walk away bc she started getting emotional. All in all, a wonderful night. I’m so thankful for genuinely sweet people. They made us promise another fifteen years. We said yes. ❤️
Our 15th wedding anniversary was celebrated miles away. Nate was fighting fires, couldn’t get to me, I had to cancel a signing, and had all the kids while trying to keep the fort down and work. Tonight we went out and did a late celebration (a few weeks late) and were so blessed by the sweetest couple. They had no tables but said hey if you’re cool with it you can sit at the end of their table and we were like, deal. We have no kids and we get a meal. Both of us would have sat on the floor and said thank you 😂 Anyways this couple was also celebrating their anniversary. They’ve been married 66 years. They were so sweet and I kept thinking we should pay their tab. Fast forward to them getting up and letting us know we were in charge of the tip after paying our bill and congratulating us on fifteen years. Not gonna lie, it’s been a horrendous year so I promptly burst into tears all over strangers. She reminded me of Grandma Nadine and even the server had to walk away bc she started getting emotional. All in all, a wonderful night. I’m so thankful for genuinely sweet people. They made us promise another fifteen years. We said yes. ❤️
Our 15th wedding anniversary was celebrated miles away. Nate was fighting fires, couldn’t get to me, I had to cancel a signing, and had all the kids while trying to keep the fort down and work. Tonight we went out and did a late celebration (a few weeks late) and were so blessed by the sweetest couple. They had no tables but said hey if you’re cool with it you can sit at the end of their table and we were like, deal. We have no kids and we get a meal. Both of us would have sat on the floor and said thank you 😂 Anyways this couple was also celebrating their anniversary. They’ve been married 66 years. They were so sweet and I kept thinking we should pay their tab. Fast forward to them getting up and letting us know we were in charge of the tip after paying our bill and congratulating us on fifteen years. Not gonna lie, it’s been a horrendous year so I promptly burst into tears all over strangers. She reminded me of Grandma Nadine and even the server had to walk away bc she started getting emotional. All in all, a wonderful night. I’m so thankful for genuinely sweet people. They made us promise another fifteen years. We said yes. ❤️
Nate has to go back to work tomorrow but we had him for a few days and I get one more night. We had no cell service and no internet and have never felt older when we put in a dvd and went wait why is it skipping then the haunting realization that we are millennials and had to deal with that trauma for years! You will never realize how spoiled you are until you have to re learn how to work a dvd player or when your son straight up walks over to you with a VHS and says it an audiobook. Nate asked him if he knew how to work it or what it really was. Deer in headlights. We be old. Back at it later this afternoon after breakfast!
Nate has to go back to work tomorrow but we had him for a few days and I get one more night. We had no cell service and no internet and have never felt older when we put in a dvd and went wait why is it skipping then the haunting realization that we are millennials and had to deal with that trauma for years! You will never realize how spoiled you are until you have to re learn how to work a dvd player or when your son straight up walks over to you with a VHS and says it an audiobook. Nate asked him if he knew how to work it or what it really was. Deer in headlights. We be old. Back at it later this afternoon after breakfast!
Nate has to go back to work tomorrow but we had him for a few days and I get one more night. We had no cell service and no internet and have never felt older when we put in a dvd and went wait why is it skipping then the haunting realization that we are millennials and had to deal with that trauma for years! You will never realize how spoiled you are until you have to re learn how to work a dvd player or when your son straight up walks over to you with a VHS and says it an audiobook. Nate asked him if he knew how to work it or what it really was. Deer in headlights. We be old. Back at it later this afternoon after breakfast!
It’s like he knew my internal thoughts and feelings as I pack up the kitchen. He walked up opened the oven and put his frog from Korea right in. Yup sounds about right. Moving is rough. Change is even harder, so thankful my mom is here to help us. The stagers for the house called this morning and I think they heard the panic in my voice.
But for real how are all my mafia readers feeling right now? I’m already writing more. Enjoy and know news is coming 🔥😬☠️ Grab Ciao Bella and enjoy the ride!
When an incredible YouTuber does the best edit ever! Watch through @passionflix or stream from @amazonprime Welcome to the matchmaking world of Ian 💋#booktok #bookstomovies #rachelvandyken #romancebooks
My mom and I have come to the conclusion…I’m in trouble with these two boys 😂
Ciao Bella is hours from releasing. “You’re worst enemy will often become your best friend when both of you are in need of the same thing-sadly, the cease fire rarely lasts, and what often follows is worse than what you accomplished-acknowledgement that maybe the other person isn’t as bad as you’ve perceived, making you question if you’re the villain instead.” —-King Campisi, Ciao Bella
The only way to solve family drama. 🙌 That did it. I punched him in the mouth, hurting my knuckles in the process while blood spurted from his lower lip. “Hurt?” He nodded. “I can at least respect you’ve been hitting the gym, it didn’t tickle. Congrats, you’re a woman now, maybe one day you’ll know what its like to buy tampons and lose your virginity?” I didn’t give him time, I just rolled him to his back and punched him again. Fake fighting turned into real fighting, until we returned to family dinner and cleared our throats at the same time. I had grass in my hair. He had blood running down his chin. The skin on my knuckles bled a bit. I smiled over at Ivan. “Dearest Ivan, can you please pass the rolls?” “I would love nothing more, bestie.” it was business as usual. To outsiders it may have seemed weird, but everyone just kept eating, talking and pouring wine, while I shot him glares the entire time. I chewed another bite of steak and kicked him under the table causing him to choke on his bite. “Sorry, my foot was cramping.” “My. Ass.” He rolled his eyes, and all was right within our world, the mafia world, the second generation of the most powerful families in the US. Welcome to world of Eagle Elite. Blood in, No Out. As burns this saint, burns my soul, I will get into this life alive, and get out dead. Amen. — Ciao Bella #mafia #darkromance #mafiaromance #rvdmafia #booklover #rvdreader #romancereader #romancewriter
De Lange Nicolasi Campisi Abandonato Alfero Sinacore Petrov The bosses are similar but so very different at the same time. I know you have favorites but you have to pick only one, who will it be? Choose wisely. We don’t want anyone dying in the next book. Blood in. No out. #eagleelite #mafiabosses #rvdmafia #bloodinnoout #nowhitehorses #whowillitbe #booklover #rvdreader #romancereader #romancewriter
When @laurenlaynebooks randomly texts you some things she’s working on and chooses mafia and you’re like…but why is this perfect and how did you do this in two seconds meanwhile it takes a day for me to make a video?! Our love story is a long one, we met over a decade ago, I was pregnant and puking was jealous of how awesome she looked and wanted her champagne, our editor introduced us and well we’ve been bffs ever since. Her books are hilarious (don’t worry more coming!) and I’m always jealous of how New York she is, like the classy sipping a martini with designer clothes looking effortless friend you just need in your life. Everyone and I do mean everyone needs a Lauren Layne. Love you and thanks for sending me the Eagle Elite Mafia crew, any guesses who’s who?!
Ciao Bella ☠️☠️☠️ how are we all doing? I don’t think I’ve ever woken up to more messages, trust the process it’s all gonna be ok!
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
Countdown is on ❤️ My Shopify store goes live tonight. I’ll be posting links soon, but wanted to give a sneak look. 💋Drumroll -cruelty free ~organic ~talc free Book Based makeup line. Listen, I have a lot of issues with allergies with makeup, this stuff is not only legit but I personally tested all of it. I’m proud to announce my new store. Makeup. Fitness line. Men’s skincare included. Book related merch. Face masks from Korea. Wish jars. And so much more 💋
It feels so very good…to start posting about things years in the making. In 24 hours. Aghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh I have no chill, excuse me, I’ve had way too many zoom calls. But here you go. Details to come. Welcome to a new era.
