Author: Alex Martin
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781495928055
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Every journey is an adventure. Especially one into the unknown. The Twisted Vine is set in rural France and is a deeply romantic but suspenseful tale. Roxanne Rudge escapes her cheating boyfriend by going grape-picking in France. She feels vulnerable and alone in such a big country where she can't speak the language and is befriended by Armand le Clair, a handsome Frenchman. Armand is not all he seems, however, and she discovers a darker side to him before uncovering his dreadful secret. She is aided and abetted by three new friends she has made; charming posh Peter, a gifted linguist, the beautiful and vivacious Italian, Yvane, and clever Henry of the deep brown eyes with the voice to match. Together they unravel a mystery centred around a beautiful chateau and play a part in its future. Join Roxanne on her journey of self discovery, love and tragedy in rural France. Taste the wine, feel the sun, drive through the Provencal mountains with her, as her courage and resourcefulness are tested to the limit.
The Twisted Vine
Author: Alex Martin
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781495928055
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Every journey is an adventure. Especially one into the unknown. The Twisted Vine is set in rural France and is a deeply romantic but suspenseful tale. Roxanne Rudge escapes her cheating boyfriend by going grape-picking in France. She feels vulnerable and alone in such a big country where she can't speak the language and is befriended by Armand le Clair, a handsome Frenchman. Armand is not all he seems, however, and she discovers a darker side to him before uncovering his dreadful secret. She is aided and abetted by three new friends she has made; charming posh Peter, a gifted linguist, the beautiful and vivacious Italian, Yvane, and clever Henry of the deep brown eyes with the voice to match. Together they unravel a mystery centred around a beautiful chateau and play a part in its future. Join Roxanne on her journey of self discovery, love and tragedy in rural France. Taste the wine, feel the sun, drive through the Provencal mountains with her, as her courage and resourcefulness are tested to the limit.
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781495928055
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Every journey is an adventure. Especially one into the unknown. The Twisted Vine is set in rural France and is a deeply romantic but suspenseful tale. Roxanne Rudge escapes her cheating boyfriend by going grape-picking in France. She feels vulnerable and alone in such a big country where she can't speak the language and is befriended by Armand le Clair, a handsome Frenchman. Armand is not all he seems, however, and she discovers a darker side to him before uncovering his dreadful secret. She is aided and abetted by three new friends she has made; charming posh Peter, a gifted linguist, the beautiful and vivacious Italian, Yvane, and clever Henry of the deep brown eyes with the voice to match. Together they unravel a mystery centred around a beautiful chateau and play a part in its future. Join Roxanne on her journey of self discovery, love and tragedy in rural France. Taste the wine, feel the sun, drive through the Provencal mountains with her, as her courage and resourcefulness are tested to the limit.
Ivy's Twisted Vine
Author: Latrivia S. Nelson
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434341178
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Memphis, TN is buzzing over a sex scandal that could upset one of the city's oldest black political families, and it is all centered around one woman Ivy Winters. Ivy Winters is a college queen on the rise to becoming the next big thing to hit the Memphis marketing industry. All she has to do is finish her last year of college with top honors and plan the biggest wedding event of the year, before she's off to being Mrs. Grey Henderson. Her five-year plan is working out smoothly until her fiancé dumps her. In utter despair, she falls into the arms of another man and ends up pregnant by either the love of her life or the man of her dreams. Grey Henderson knows what he wants and gets it. Labeled the most eligible bachelor in Memphis, secured by riches and power, and son to the most hated and loved Mayor the city has ever seen, his only goal is to become the next Congressman of District 17. But like many men, Grey is a slave to sex. Marriage to Ivy would win the seat, but his desire to continue as a single man creates waves when he breaks off their engagement only to discover he wants her back. Italian lover, Lt. Nicola Agosto is one of Memphis' top cops. Living life on the edge and sleeping around is a past time he enjoys when he's not serving as the Mayor's henchman. Operation Paycheck is a opportunity that will put his specialized unit in the forefront of a huge movement. However, all his plans come to a halt when he possibly gets Ivy pregnant. Now, not only does he have to face the Henderson family, but he also has to face his love for Ivy.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1434341178
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 618
Book Description
Memphis, TN is buzzing over a sex scandal that could upset one of the city's oldest black political families, and it is all centered around one woman Ivy Winters. Ivy Winters is a college queen on the rise to becoming the next big thing to hit the Memphis marketing industry. All she has to do is finish her last year of college with top honors and plan the biggest wedding event of the year, before she's off to being Mrs. Grey Henderson. Her five-year plan is working out smoothly until her fiancé dumps her. In utter despair, she falls into the arms of another man and ends up pregnant by either the love of her life or the man of her dreams. Grey Henderson knows what he wants and gets it. Labeled the most eligible bachelor in Memphis, secured by riches and power, and son to the most hated and loved Mayor the city has ever seen, his only goal is to become the next Congressman of District 17. But like many men, Grey is a slave to sex. Marriage to Ivy would win the seat, but his desire to continue as a single man creates waves when he breaks off their engagement only to discover he wants her back. Italian lover, Lt. Nicola Agosto is one of Memphis' top cops. Living life on the edge and sleeping around is a past time he enjoys when he's not serving as the Mayor's henchman. Operation Paycheck is a opportunity that will put his specialized unit in the forefront of a huge movement. However, all his plans come to a halt when he possibly gets Ivy pregnant. Now, not only does he have to face the Henderson family, but he also has to face his love for Ivy.
Twisted Vine
Author: Toby Neal
Publisher: Neal Enterprises INC
ISBN: 0989148920
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
**Want to start reading where it all began? Blood Orchids, book 1 in the Paradise Crime Mysteries, is free! Paradise is filled with dead men walking. He had everything ahead of him. The handsome son of a Senator lay posed on his bed, drug paraphernalia on the side table, along with a goodbye note...but something doesn’t add up to suicide for Special Agent Lei Texeira and tech agent Sophie Ang. An angel of death is still an angel. Even dying people need a little help taking that last step to die with dignity, and Lightbody is the one to push them over the edge. Can Lei and Sophie stop a criminal who’s sure he’s doing the right thing? "Toby Neal scores a royal flush in this fifth of an unmissable crime series for mystery fans!" J.C. Martin, author of Oracle Grab this fast paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to Hawaii with the series that’s sold more than a million copies!
Publisher: Neal Enterprises INC
ISBN: 0989148920
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
**Want to start reading where it all began? Blood Orchids, book 1 in the Paradise Crime Mysteries, is free! Paradise is filled with dead men walking. He had everything ahead of him. The handsome son of a Senator lay posed on his bed, drug paraphernalia on the side table, along with a goodbye note...but something doesn’t add up to suicide for Special Agent Lei Texeira and tech agent Sophie Ang. An angel of death is still an angel. Even dying people need a little help taking that last step to die with dignity, and Lightbody is the one to push them over the edge. Can Lei and Sophie stop a criminal who’s sure he’s doing the right thing? "Toby Neal scores a royal flush in this fifth of an unmissable crime series for mystery fans!" J.C. Martin, author of Oracle Grab this fast paced mystery with a twist of romance, and take a trip to Hawaii with the series that’s sold more than a million copies!
The Twisted Vines Complete Boxset
Author: Isabel Jolie
Publisher: Noctivity, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
Edge-of-the-seat adventure meets heart-stirring romance in this gripping new bundle that's perfect for those who like spicy romance, travel romance, and protective heroes. One CIA officer’s death forces a team of vigilante counter-terrorists into hiding. Over the course of several years, the team transitions from defensive to offensive. As they strive to take down their enemy, each team member lives on the edge and finds themselves faced with difficult choices, including the riskiest choice of all, love. The Complete Boxset includes three unique, standalone contemporary romance novels. Book 1 - Crushed - Hidden identity, Billionaire romance Book 2 - Breathe - Second chance romance, medical romance Book 3 - Savor - Military romance, reverse age-gap romance, single mom romance Crushed What happens when the one who knows you best, is someone you’ve never met? He’s a hunted hacker in hiding. To the world, she’s a bookshop owner. Their paths should have never collided. But they did, fifteen years earlier, in a virtual game. When the chimes jingle on the door to The Bookery, all he wants is to sate his curiosity. But what he gets is so much more. Breathe Coming Back to Where You Started Is Not the Same as Coming Home. He never should have let her go. His first love, his first everything. The one the young doctor can’t forget. Ten years later, David James knows she’s not the same girl he loved. But he sees Kairi now with her haunted eyes – and he remembers. She lost one great love to the people who betrayed her. The one thing she won’t do is risk another person she loves. The one thing she can never give him, or her enemy, is a second chance. Savor Who Knew Starting Over Could Be So Dangerous? He’s a former SEAL and her half-night stand. All she sees is a younger guy who can’t possibly know what he wants. A guy who can never take priority over her 15-year-old son. He doesn’t see a problem. All he sees is a challenge. And one worth fighting for. He plans to take his time. Show her he’s worth taking a chance on. Until a deadly cyber-terrorist mistakes her as a way of getting to him. Then it’s game on. He’ll have to fight to keep her safe and make her his. Perfect for the fans of Katie Reus, Savannah Stuart, Helen Hardt, Angel Payne, Meghan March, Kristen Ashley, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Kendall Ryan, Nora Roberts, Kris Michaels, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, Riley Edwards, Caitlyn O'Leary, Maryann Jordan, Dale Mayer, Lynn Raye Harris, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Meli Raine, Nicole Elliot, Lori Ryan, Meghan March, Kristin Ashley, Susan Stoker, and Kristen Proby Topics: alpha male bad boy, hitman, steamy read, adventure, Isabel Jolie, hot read, strong female lead, romantic suspense, thriller, romantic comedy, instant attraction, on-the-run romance, forbidden romance, women authors, opposites attract, insta-love, contemporary romance, series, mystery, romance, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, smart romance, hot romance, isabel jolie, isabel jolie romance, mystery, suspense, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, wealthy heroine, romance, sassy, strong heroine, forced seduction, captivating romance, billionaire romance, alpha hero, innocent heroine, romantic suspense, action, new adult, college, opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers, strong female lead, family saga, redemption, learning to trust, hacker, thief, rebel, friend, lover, power, control, sexy IT geek, secret hacker, crush, childhood crush, love, action, adventure, sexually, guaranteed happily ever after, love stories, love books, billionaire heiress, vigilante romance, swoonworthy protective alpha, box set, anthology, boxset
Publisher: Noctivity, Inc.
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
Edge-of-the-seat adventure meets heart-stirring romance in this gripping new bundle that's perfect for those who like spicy romance, travel romance, and protective heroes. One CIA officer’s death forces a team of vigilante counter-terrorists into hiding. Over the course of several years, the team transitions from defensive to offensive. As they strive to take down their enemy, each team member lives on the edge and finds themselves faced with difficult choices, including the riskiest choice of all, love. The Complete Boxset includes three unique, standalone contemporary romance novels. Book 1 - Crushed - Hidden identity, Billionaire romance Book 2 - Breathe - Second chance romance, medical romance Book 3 - Savor - Military romance, reverse age-gap romance, single mom romance Crushed What happens when the one who knows you best, is someone you’ve never met? He’s a hunted hacker in hiding. To the world, she’s a bookshop owner. Their paths should have never collided. But they did, fifteen years earlier, in a virtual game. When the chimes jingle on the door to The Bookery, all he wants is to sate his curiosity. But what he gets is so much more. Breathe Coming Back to Where You Started Is Not the Same as Coming Home. He never should have let her go. His first love, his first everything. The one the young doctor can’t forget. Ten years later, David James knows she’s not the same girl he loved. But he sees Kairi now with her haunted eyes – and he remembers. She lost one great love to the people who betrayed her. The one thing she won’t do is risk another person she loves. The one thing she can never give him, or her enemy, is a second chance. Savor Who Knew Starting Over Could Be So Dangerous? He’s a former SEAL and her half-night stand. All she sees is a younger guy who can’t possibly know what he wants. A guy who can never take priority over her 15-year-old son. He doesn’t see a problem. All he sees is a challenge. And one worth fighting for. He plans to take his time. Show her he’s worth taking a chance on. Until a deadly cyber-terrorist mistakes her as a way of getting to him. Then it’s game on. He’ll have to fight to keep her safe and make her his. Perfect for the fans of Katie Reus, Savannah Stuart, Helen Hardt, Angel Payne, Meghan March, Kristen Ashley, Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward, Kendall Ryan, Nora Roberts, Kris Michaels, Brittney Sahin, Sharon Hamilton, Catherine Cowles, Lexi Blake, Piper Davenport, Abbie Zanders, Lani Lynn Vale, Riley Edwards, Caitlyn O'Leary, Maryann Jordan, Dale Mayer, Lynn Raye Harris, Cat Johnson, Alexis Abbott, Meli Raine, Nicole Elliot, Lori Ryan, Meghan March, Kristin Ashley, Susan Stoker, and Kristen Proby Topics: alpha male bad boy, hitman, steamy read, adventure, Isabel Jolie, hot read, strong female lead, romantic suspense, thriller, romantic comedy, instant attraction, on-the-run romance, forbidden romance, women authors, opposites attract, insta-love, contemporary romance, series, mystery, romance, funny romance, modern romance, urban romance, wealthy, USA today, USA today bestseller, smart romance, hot romance, isabel jolie, isabel jolie romance, mystery, suspense, sexy, heartwarming, heart-warming, family, love, love books, kissing books, emotional journey, contemporary, contemporary romance, romance series, long series, long romance series, wealthy heroine, romance, sassy, strong heroine, forced seduction, captivating romance, billionaire romance, alpha hero, innocent heroine, romantic suspense, action, new adult, college, opposites attract, enemies-to-lovers, strong female lead, family saga, redemption, learning to trust, hacker, thief, rebel, friend, lover, power, control, sexy IT geek, secret hacker, crush, childhood crush, love, action, adventure, sexually, guaranteed happily ever after, love stories, love books, billionaire heiress, vigilante romance, swoonworthy protective alpha, box set, anthology, boxset
The Twisted Vine
Author: I. K. Summerhayes
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
Ivy's Twisted Vine Redux
Author: Latrivia S. Nelson
Publisher: Nelson & Nelson Press, LLC
ISBN: 9780983981961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Ivy's Twisted Vine Redux Synopsis Read the book that started it all for national bestselling author Latrivia S. Nelson. Ivy's Twisted Vine (2008) is the largest book in the interracial romance genre to date and one of the most controversial. In celebration of Latrivia's own publishing company, she has re-released Ivy's Twisted Vine with revised scenes and more action. Ivy's Twisted Vine Redux is the newest and best version of the genre's favorite saga. Memphis, TN is buzzing over a sex scandal that could upset one of the city's oldest black political families, and it is all centered around one young woman - Ivy Winters. Ivy Winters is a quintessential college queen on the rise to becoming the next big thing to hit Memphis. She has been promised a great career at a thriving firm and is engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. Her five-year plan is working out smoothly until her fianc dumps her out of the blue. Unbeknownst to his reputation and in utter despair, she falls into the arms of the city's most notorious bad boy and ends up pregnant by either the love of her life or the man of her dreams. Now she has to decide if image is worth more than emotion. Grey Henderson knows what he wants and gets it. Labeled the most eligible bachelor in Memphis, secured by riches and power, and dubbed the favorite son of the sitting mayor, Grey's only goal is to become the next Congressman of District 17. Marriage to Ivy would complete his image and win the seat, but his secret life of wild sex with countless women haunts him to the point of breaking off their engagement in a dizzying moment of clarity. Only after reality is too much to bear, he discovers that he wants her back in his life and needs her back for his career aspirations. Lt. Nicola Agosto is Memphis' top cop. Living life on the edge and casually dating the city's most beautiful women are his two favorite past times when he's not serving as the mayor's henchman. Operation Paycheck is his opportunity to prove that his specialized unit is the best. However, all his plans come to a screeching halt when he possibly gets Ivy pregnant and is forced to face the very mayor who appointed him. Facing the Henderson family, however, may not be as hard as facing his own feelings as he discovers that making love to all the women in the world may not be nearly as satisfying as having the love of one. Who will survive this epic love triangle that exposes the dirty little secrets of even the most celebrated and promising young leaders? Someone will win. Someone will lose and someone will someone will knock on death's door. www.latrivianelson.info
Publisher: Nelson & Nelson Press, LLC
ISBN: 9780983981961
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Ivy's Twisted Vine Redux Synopsis Read the book that started it all for national bestselling author Latrivia S. Nelson. Ivy's Twisted Vine (2008) is the largest book in the interracial romance genre to date and one of the most controversial. In celebration of Latrivia's own publishing company, she has re-released Ivy's Twisted Vine with revised scenes and more action. Ivy's Twisted Vine Redux is the newest and best version of the genre's favorite saga. Memphis, TN is buzzing over a sex scandal that could upset one of the city's oldest black political families, and it is all centered around one young woman - Ivy Winters. Ivy Winters is a quintessential college queen on the rise to becoming the next big thing to hit Memphis. She has been promised a great career at a thriving firm and is engaged to the city's most eligible bachelor. Her five-year plan is working out smoothly until her fianc dumps her out of the blue. Unbeknownst to his reputation and in utter despair, she falls into the arms of the city's most notorious bad boy and ends up pregnant by either the love of her life or the man of her dreams. Now she has to decide if image is worth more than emotion. Grey Henderson knows what he wants and gets it. Labeled the most eligible bachelor in Memphis, secured by riches and power, and dubbed the favorite son of the sitting mayor, Grey's only goal is to become the next Congressman of District 17. Marriage to Ivy would complete his image and win the seat, but his secret life of wild sex with countless women haunts him to the point of breaking off their engagement in a dizzying moment of clarity. Only after reality is too much to bear, he discovers that he wants her back in his life and needs her back for his career aspirations. Lt. Nicola Agosto is Memphis' top cop. Living life on the edge and casually dating the city's most beautiful women are his two favorite past times when he's not serving as the mayor's henchman. Operation Paycheck is his opportunity to prove that his specialized unit is the best. However, all his plans come to a screeching halt when he possibly gets Ivy pregnant and is forced to face the very mayor who appointed him. Facing the Henderson family, however, may not be as hard as facing his own feelings as he discovers that making love to all the women in the world may not be nearly as satisfying as having the love of one. Who will survive this epic love triangle that exposes the dirty little secrets of even the most celebrated and promising young leaders? Someone will win. Someone will lose and someone will someone will knock on death's door. www.latrivianelson.info
Tangled Vines
Author: Frances Dinkelspiel
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250033225
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Noted California historian rips the oh-so-laid-back label off the California wine trade to show the violent and obsessive world underneath
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 1250033225
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Noted California historian rips the oh-so-laid-back label off the California wine trade to show the violent and obsessive world underneath
A Fatal Inversion
Author: Ruth Rendell
Publisher: [Middlesex, England] : Viking
ISBN: 9780670809776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
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Publisher: [Middlesex, England] : Viking
ISBN: 9780670809776
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
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A Dark-adapted Eye
Author: Barbara Vine
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143570035
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Vera was prim and fastidious. Eden was beautiful and adored. Like most families they had their secrets...and they hid them under a genteelly respectable veneer. Yet their sisterly bond was strained by obsession, manipulation and murderous jealousy. Buried secrets rarely stay buried, and their past still wields the power to tear their family apart. The Green Popular Penguins Story It was in 1935 when Allen Lane stood on a British railway platform looking for something good to read on his journey. His choice was limited to popular magazines and poor quality paperbacks. Lane's disappointment at the range of books available led him to found a company - and change the world. In 1935 the Penguin was born, but it took until the late 1940s for the Crime and Mystery series to emerge. The genre thrived in the post-war austerity of the 1940s, and reached heights of popularity by the 1960s. Suspense, compelling plots and captivating characters ensure that once again you need look no further than the Penguin logo for the scene of the perfect crime.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780143570035
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
Vera was prim and fastidious. Eden was beautiful and adored. Like most families they had their secrets...and they hid them under a genteelly respectable veneer. Yet their sisterly bond was strained by obsession, manipulation and murderous jealousy. Buried secrets rarely stay buried, and their past still wields the power to tear their family apart. The Green Popular Penguins Story It was in 1935 when Allen Lane stood on a British railway platform looking for something good to read on his journey. His choice was limited to popular magazines and poor quality paperbacks. Lane's disappointment at the range of books available led him to found a company - and change the world. In 1935 the Penguin was born, but it took until the late 1940s for the Crime and Mystery series to emerge. The genre thrived in the post-war austerity of the 1940s, and reached heights of popularity by the 1960s. Suspense, compelling plots and captivating characters ensure that once again you need look no further than the Penguin logo for the scene of the perfect crime.
Twisted Head
Author: Carl Capotorto
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767930959
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
What's in a name? For Carl Capotorto, everything is in a name. The literal translation from Italian to English of Capotorto is "twisted head." This is no accident. Carl grew up in the Bronx in the 1960s and ’70s with the Mangialardis ("eat fat") and Mrs. Sabella ("so beautiful"), incessant fryers and a dolled-up glamour queen. Carl's father, Philip Vito Capotorto, was the obsessive, tyrannical head of the family--"I'm not your friend, I'm the father" was a common refrain in their household. The father ran Cappi's Pizza and Sangwheech Shoppe, whose motto was "We Don't Spel Good, Just Cook Nice." It was a time of great upheaval in the Bronx, and Carl's father was right in the middle of it, if not the cause of it, much to the chagrin of his long-suffering mother. Twisted Head is the comedic story of a hardscrabble, working-class family's life that represents the real legacy of Italian-Americans--labor, not crime. It is also the poignant memoir of the author's struggle to become himself in a world that demanded he act like someone else. Tragic and funny in equal measure, Carl's story is propelled by a cast of only-in-New-York characters: customers at the family pizza shop, public school teachers, nuns and priests at church, shop owners and merchants--all wildly entertaining and sometimes frightening. Somewhere in all the rage and madness that surrounded Carl in his youth, he found the bottom line: he loved his family, but he had to let them go. Twisted Head is an exorcism of sorts. With plenty of laughs.
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 0767930959
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
What's in a name? For Carl Capotorto, everything is in a name. The literal translation from Italian to English of Capotorto is "twisted head." This is no accident. Carl grew up in the Bronx in the 1960s and ’70s with the Mangialardis ("eat fat") and Mrs. Sabella ("so beautiful"), incessant fryers and a dolled-up glamour queen. Carl's father, Philip Vito Capotorto, was the obsessive, tyrannical head of the family--"I'm not your friend, I'm the father" was a common refrain in their household. The father ran Cappi's Pizza and Sangwheech Shoppe, whose motto was "We Don't Spel Good, Just Cook Nice." It was a time of great upheaval in the Bronx, and Carl's father was right in the middle of it, if not the cause of it, much to the chagrin of his long-suffering mother. Twisted Head is the comedic story of a hardscrabble, working-class family's life that represents the real legacy of Italian-Americans--labor, not crime. It is also the poignant memoir of the author's struggle to become himself in a world that demanded he act like someone else. Tragic and funny in equal measure, Carl's story is propelled by a cast of only-in-New-York characters: customers at the family pizza shop, public school teachers, nuns and priests at church, shop owners and merchants--all wildly entertaining and sometimes frightening. Somewhere in all the rage and madness that surrounded Carl in his youth, he found the bottom line: he loved his family, but he had to let them go. Twisted Head is an exorcism of sorts. With plenty of laughs.