Easter’s Lilly Easter’s Lilly Book 1 by Judy Serrano Genre: Mafia Romance
It was Easter Sunday; the day Lilly’s life went from safe and comfortable to dangerously unfamiliar. Her transformation takes her from a small town girl having an affair with a low ranked gangster in the Montiago crime syndicate, to a woman of grace and fortitude married to the head of the organization. Easter’s Lilly is an inspired journey from the idyllic to the darker side of self-discovery. Read as the over-privileged brothers embark on their journey that twists and turns down the road of unbridled passion in this first book of the series. **Get it FREE!! **Add to GoodreadsAmazon * Apple * B&N * Smashwords
Brother Number Three Easter’s Lilly Book 2
Coming in third place was something that was all too familiar to Hector Montiago. As his strength and grounding personality pushes him into first place with the woman he loves, lines are crossed and sides are chosen. In this second book of the series, Brother Number Three depicts family ties in a light unequal to any other. Lilly tells the story of how the brothers unite in the effort to recover her missing son, as blood becomes both the indestructible bond that holds them together and the opposing force that pushes them apart. Read on as they fight temptation while the enemies of the Montiago cartel unleash their wrath, only to discover that the true danger lies within. Add to GoodreadsAmazon * B&N * Smashwords
Relatively Close Easter’s Lilly Book 3
Recovering from the latest family trauma has made the Montiago family wake up to the fact that their priorities have definitely been misplaced. With Max throwing himself into the depths of his work as an FBI operative, he inadvertently sends the wrong message to his wife and brothers. In Relatively Close, the third book of the series, Lilly fights for the attention of her husband, until it becomes painfully clear that she is up against a mistress way more powerful than the ones she has fought before. Keeping it relatively close is something with which Lilly is way too familiar. She turns her attentions to another, only to find out that the reality of the business, which has kept her dripping in diamonds and living in mansions, is nothing more than an ugly reminder of El Diablo anda suelto: The devil running loose. Add to GoodreadsAmazon * B&N * Smashwords
Memoirs of a Mobster Easter’s Lilly Book 4
Diego Montiago Jr. was groomed to run the largest criminal organization in both the United States and Mexico by the kingpin of the syndicate himself, who also happens to be his uncle. With no conscience or remorse he becomes a true killer with a reputation that keeps most people at a distance. The betrayal of his high school sweetheart sends Diego into a tailspin, which causes him never to expect love to be a feasible addition to his world. During a lavish birthday party for his mother, his best friend and cousin decides to collect on an overdue debt. Little does he know that this exchange will change him forever. In book four of the series Diego Jr. continues to protect his family and fill the shoes of the former Mexican Godfather, Diego Montiago Sr. His real father, who is the kingpin of the rival organization, begins his deceitful attack, causing Diego to choose his allegiance. The organization engulfs his life and the lives of those around him as the siblings begin to realize that things are not even close to what they appear to be. Will love find Diego Montiago after all? Only time will tell. Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Smashwords
The Lost Years Easter’s Lilly Book 5
Finally thinking they are free from the mob, Max and Lilly settle down in a small town in Texas called Quinlan. Lilly’s son, Diego Montiago Jr., is preparing for the day when he graduates high school so he can learn the ways of his uncle, and become the next kingpin of the Mexican Mafia. In this fifth book of the Easter’s Lilly Series, this young adult spin-off finds Lilly doing everything in her power to make sure that does not happen. During his high school years, Junior falls into a crowd of misfits, just to fall in love with the quarterback’s girlfriend. But this is no ordinary girl and their trials are no ordinary trials. Junior grows up quickly while the mob’s ever-present arm is still squeezing the life out of him. Just when he thinks he has found what he is looking for, everything changes. With love and hate balancing delicately in the distance, life and death become suddenly all too real. As time begins to run out, Diego Montiago Jr. is forced to make a decision that will change his life forever. Add to GoodreadsAmazon * Apple * B&N * Smashwords
The Last Fall Easter’s Lilly Book 6
Octavio Montiago has been living in his cousin’s shadow for years. Diego Montiago Jr., also known as Junior, has taken over the organization from his step-father and has made quite a name for himself. As he and his cousin Octavio co-run the syndicate together, Octavio finds himself unable to keep out of trouble on his own, leaving his cousin consistently in charge of damage control. Finally, Octavio has met his match and falls in love with the beautiful Siobhan. Although Siobhan is on the right side of the law, that makes her the enemy of the Montiago family. As Octavio continues to walk down the path of desperation, things take a turn for the worst. The Mafia encroaches upon his life, forcing him to make a difficult decision. As he finally feels he has met with some peace, the odds are yet again against him. Can Junior get him out of this one, or is Octavio on his own to free yet another damsel in distress. Is love worth dying for? You be the judge. Add to GoodreadsAmazon * Apple * B&N * Smashwords
After the Fall Easter’s Lilly Book 7
After The Fall. In the final book of the series, the fall of the Montiago syndicate may be inevitable. With tensions growing between Tavy and Junior, the search for Tabatha is on. As time passes, Tavy finds himself needing control, and the balance of power begins to shift. In the meantime, Lilly is missing, and the family is in disarray. Fortunately for Lilly, a person from her past unexpectedly appears to keep her safe until she is found. As the series comes to a close, Lilly has an important decision to make. Who will she choose? Does the Montiago syndicate remain standing, or are they all forced to learn to live without the Mafia? Read on and see how Lilly’s life unfolds. Add to GoodreadsAmazon * B&N * Smashwords
Judy Serrano holds a Master of Arts in English from Texas A&M University, Commerce. She is the owner of Make Cents Editing Service, and was an adjunct professor at a local college. Currently she teaches high school English and is a freelance writer for certain on-line publications. Judy also writes romantic suspense and paranormal romance novels. She is the author of The Easter’s Lilly Series,The Linked Series, and Ivy Vines, Visions. Although originally form New York, Judy resides in Texas with her husband, four boys, four dogs and now two cats. She sings and plays guitar when she has time and enjoys singing with her very musical family in church when she is able. Website * Facebook * Twitter * Amazon * Goodreads
“You’re my Easter Lilly, aren’t you.” He smiled again.
“I love you,” I said before I left.
“I love you more,” he replied. I walked to my car and he followed behind. He opened
my door and let me in. “Be safe,” he said, “and always remember that I love you more.” I put
the keys in the ignition and the car purred. I blew him a kiss as I drove off and he pretended to
catch it.
As I drove away, I noticed a black sedan following behind me. It was Ray, the man
who had been watching me in the bar. Johnny must have sent him to keep an eye on me. This
was starting to become a way of life. I wasn’t sure I liked it.
I pulled into my driveway and walked to the front door. The sedan was parked across
the street. I breathed in deeply, remembering the events of the evening for my strength. Then,
I pushed open the door.
“Lillian Margaret O’Hara!” my father shouted. “Where in the bleeding hell have you
been?” My father’s face was a new shade of red. He was standing with his hands folded and
my mom was sitting on the couch, equally annoyed.
“Dad, I’m a grown woman!” I shouted in anticipation of the upcoming argument.
“Are you kidding me?” he asked. “Grown women don’t stay out all night.”
“I’m fine,” I insisted. “I was with some friends.”
Suddenly his face changed. “Oh no, no not him!” He began pacing back and forth like
a mad man. “Are you sleeping with him, Lilly? Are you part of his harem now?”
I was shocked and mortified that he assumed I would allow myself to be part of a string
of women. “It’s not like that, dad.”
“Oh no!” he kept saying. “It’s worse than I thought.” He was still pacing. My mother got
up from the couch and stood beside him.
“Do you love him?” she asked.
“He’s a skinny, little drug dealer, of course she doesn’t love him,” my father barked.
“I do love him, dad.” I moved slightly away from him. “I can’t help it, I need him.” My
father continued to pace. If it were possible, steam would be coming out of his ears.
“I know this guy, Lil. He has a different girl every night. I know his friends personally. I
have arrested all of them at least once, but we can’t seem to catch John.”
“Maybe you’re wrong about him!” I shouted. “He’s with me now, dad. Only me.”
“Lilly, why are you being so naive? He sells drugs to kids.”
I didn’t quite know how to win this one. Of course, I was suspicious that he was
involved in illegal activities. He wouldn’t have people watching me if he wasn’t. But I never
asked, and he never told. It was just kind of understood that I didn’t want to know. He carried a
gun; that much I did knew. He was the first person I had ever known to carry a gun that wasn’t a
police officer.
“Have you noticed the Hispanic population growing around you?” he asked. “Roberto
and Ray, just to name a few.”
“So what?” I asked.
“John’s superior is a Latino somewhere. We’re trying to find him. He’s having you
protected for some reason, Lil. This means you have a purpose. I don’t like it.”
“Purpose?” I asked in surprise. “I don’t have anything they would want.”
“You are now his Achilles’ heel. They’ll keep you safe until they need leverage.” He
said that last part very slowly as if to make his warning clear. I began to feel a little sick to my
stomach. This was too much for me and my head was beginning to spin.
“Lilly, I may have to move you,” he said. Then there was a pounding on the door.
“Is he coming over here today?” he asked.
“It’s Easter.” I too was surprised. “He works on Easter at the restaurant. I’m not
expecting anyone.”
My dad reached for the doorknob and pulled the door open. It was Rudy. He had
sweat dripping from his face and his hands were shaking. He pointed a gun at my father and
said, “Sorry, Mick. Wrong place, wrong time.” We heard a loud BANG! My father dropped to
the floor and the vase behind me shattered. His icy blue eyes were blood red. My mother ran
into the kitchen screaming. He turned and pointed the gun at me. “You should’ve picked me,
Lilly. But they always go for John. It could’ve been different. I would’ve protected you.”
I am sure I had that “deer in the headlights” look as he stood there pointing his gun at
me. His sweat was covering the gun as his hands shook involuntarily. I began to think my
relationship with Johnny might have been a mistake. How many times was I warned? Why did I
continue to see him?
“At first you were just something new to play with. But then you became like an
obsession and he couldn’t put you down. You’re now nothing more than an unnecessary
distraction.” I bit my bottom lip as I watched him get ready to shoot me. “Goodbye Lilly.” Before
I had a chance to move, I heard another loud BANG!
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