The Italian Rose
Mafia Series
The Beretta’s and C. R. Mitchell serve more than the best wine in Northern Italy. In her debut novel, Revenge, Mitchell will teleport you to Beretta Vineyards in the cozy town of Brusnengo, Italy -a charming place, perfect for a massacre. First, a tour of the lush green vines with Rosario Beretta and a wine sampling with his daughter Angelina. Step into Sofia Beretta’s kitchen and fill your nose with the mouthwatering smells of sugo simmering, meatballs frying, bread baking, and fresh basil wafting in the air. While the charming Angelina Beretta pours you a glass of wine,
“Red or White?” snuggle into a soft reading nook and prepare for an exciting roller-coaster ride.
CONGRATULATIONS!
The Italian Rose I & II
2020 Page Turner Award Finalist.
"C. R. MITCHELL'S TALENT SHINES IN REVENGE!"
"Thrilling and suspenseful. Kept me wanting more."
"CAPTIVATING!"
"Vivid imagery and mesmerizing story line."
"HUGE TWISTS AND TURNS!"
"There can be no Good without Evil."
In the haunting aftermath of a turbulent past, Rosario Beretta stands as a man of honor, plagued by the ghosts of his actions and driven by a quest for redemption. Once a defender of his country, he is haunted by the eyes of his enemies, their memories casting shadows over his soul. Yet, one death brought him no guilt—the death of a man whose malevolence knew no bounds.
When fate freed his beloved Sofia from an arranged marriage into the powerful Salvatore family, Rosario found forgiveness and peace in her love. Until one afternoon, an unannounced visitor shatters his illusion.
At a small table overlooking the rolling hills of Beretta Vineyards, the formidable Godfather, Don Salvatore, confronts Rosario. The Godfather urges Rosario to open the pages of the past and explain how fate delivered him an enchanting bride and the profitable land that came with her hand. In exchange, Don Salvatore unveils a haunting version, accusing Rosario of murdering Sofia’s former betrothed. Don Salvatore ends his visit with a malevolent ultimatum that plunges Rosario’s idyllic life into a disturbing nightmare. With his world on the brink of collapse, Rosario must navigate a treacherous path to protect everything he cherishes while concealing the darkness of his past.
In a gripping tale of love, power, and revenge, Rosario’s struggle unfurls against a backdrop of mystery and suspense, where secrets emerge, and the truth does not set you free.
Angelina believes witnessing the attack on her family was the worst day of her life.
She was mistaken.
In this heart-pounding tale of betrayal and power, Angelina Beretta’s world is spiraling out of control. The daughter of a renowned vintner, she is plunged into a treacherous game against the formidable Don Salvatore, a ruthless mobster intent on claiming her family’s legacy.
At the celebration in Beretta Vineyard, Don Salvatore’s chubby hand lingers at the small of Angelina’s back. While he revels in his impending triumph and her future role, he whispers his sinister plan to seize the prosperous vineyard. His unfathomable power crushes her lungs, and the words dripping from his tongue form another heavy link in the chain, compressing her soul.
Torn between the mysterious stranger offering protection and the omnipresent threat of being Don Salvatore’s whore, Angelina must choose her destiny; stay and become another casualty in the Godfather’s ruthless world of organized crime, or run beyond his grasp -if that is even possible. All Angelina knows for certain is that her path is laden with peril and deceit, and the line between friend and foe blurs as she unravels
her family’s secrets.
Loyalties are tested...
Lives are lost…
Angelina will face the darkest day of her existence.
"I have done terrible things.
Things even God cannot forgive."
~The Sinner
C. R. Mitchell’s author journey began in 2008 when her husband encouraged her to channel her natural storytelling talent to inspire others. Intrigued, she began writing her debut novel, The Italian Rose. In 2014, an illness drastically changed her life, turning her from a workaholic and active in the community into an unemployed hermit. Despite feeling broken, she clung to her faith, convinced that her life path shifted so she could inspire others by writing.
Drawing from her personal experience with chronic pain and depression, Mitchell wrote a nonfiction book on managing these invisible monsters to encourage others to embrace a victorious mindset.
She created The Italian Rose Mafia Series in honor of the formidable women in her life, particularly her mother, who triumphed in the face of a sexist Italian culture.
Mitchell excels at crafting vivid scenes with realistic characters that readers can fall in love with or despise. She believes that a novel achieves an artistic level when it evokes strong emotions within her during the final read-through.
She and her husband started GolfWithLiz.com – The ODP Foundation, after their daughter died in a car accident. Ten months later, they hosted their first golf tournament. With the help of family and friends, their annual golf tournament, held the first Sunday in May, raises money to fund annual scholarships for young women. In three years, the foundation has awarded over $20,000 in scholarships.
Christina is a member of P.E.O., Chapter KH. P.E.O. has awarded over $435 million to support women’s education.
Mitchell resides in Blue Springs, MO. She cherishes time with her husband, children, family, and friends. She enjoys snuggling with her Papillon puppy, Enzo, playing the piano, and the occasional faceplant into chocolate.
A Moment with
C. R. Mitchell
"What was your favorite moment while writing Revenge?
“When you watch a scary movie for the second, third, or thousandth time, you know where the spooky parts are, but you still jump. Right? After reading and reading - for the thousandth time, I was editing a volatile scene between Don Salvatore and Angelina. Even though I knew what was about to happen, the interaction snatched my emotions, and I shouted, “You sick bastard!”
"What is your favorite scene in The Sinner?"
“That is a tough one. I tend to like the moments that make you hold your breath and choke back tears at the same time. There are several powerful moments, like the opening scene. But the chapter when Maximus is forced to destroy someone he loves and the following couple of chapters are definitely the most intense!”
"With book two of The Italian Rose Series finished, what do you plan to write next?"
“Of the stories I have lined out, my book on managing pain is the most important to me. I have experienced pain my entire life but learned to reinvent my day-to-day life, and I still enjoy special moments and events that make life beautiful. This book’s uniqueness is derived from experience, not just from mine but also from my clients. It is rewarding when someone expresses how much my recommendations helped in their daily lives.
After the pain management book, I am itching to write my Magical Realism Story, based on an untapped magical lore.”
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