A Lover’s Dream
A Lover’s Pretense
A Lover’s Mask
A Lover’s Regret
A Lover’s Worth
A Lover’s Beauty
Lover’s Allure (Novella)
A Ramsey Wedding (Novella)
A Lover’s Soul
Book of Scandal: The Ramsey Elders
The Tesanos...
Lover’s Origin (Novella)
A Lover’s Shame
A Lover’s Hate
A Lover’s Sin
Vestige (Novella)
A Lover’s Debt
Lover’s Christmas (Novella)
A Lover’s Control
Lover’s Origin Black Island (Novella)
A Lover’s Return
Lover’s Life (Novella)
Tesano Tie-In
Feast of Fantasy
AUTHOR’S NOTE
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The Tesano world is ruled by trials and triumphs, loyalties and betrayals, hatred and desire. Many have followed the Tesanos since 2009 when Isak and Sabella (aka Pike and Belle) were introduced in A Lover’s Soul. The Tesanos are known for intrigue, sensuality, depravity, suspense...and formidable heroes. From Smoak and Sabra to Hill and Persephone, the Tesano cast brings beauty, brains, attitude, and brawn.
Those who follow the series, know the bold part played by the Tesano Elders. Until now, the dark history at the heart of this powerhouse family has remained a mystery. What secrets lie between Liam Tesano and Athena Cavalese? How did those secrets affect their sons? Who was the elusive beauty that stole Gabriel Tesano’s heart? Why was Aaron Tesano known as the Noble One? How did Humphrey Tesano’s depraved ambitions take shape? What threatened the love story between Roman Tesano and Imani Kamande before it ever really started? You’re about to find out.
This book is presented in four parts with extremely short chapters. There are no cliffhangers, but there are many surprises-some shocking, some heartbreaking, all of them entertaining. The book can be read as a standalone. Please note, the discussion questions at the end contain spoilers.
Thank you for your support and patience while I prepared to write this story. Special thanks to my early readers, your diligence and consideration meant the world to me. To everyone who chimed in with an email, message or quick post to let me know how much you appreciate the work so far, thank you. To everyone who has supported this bold, sexy family- you make every aspect of this job so worth it.
From 1930s Italy to 1970s Mozambique with stops in America, these are The Tesano Elders...
Book of Scandal: The Tesano EldersByAlTonya Washington
~PROLOGUE~
Far Rockaway, New York~ The 1970s
“Put on your sleepy clothes, Mommy,” Hilliam Tesano stretched chubby hands toward his mother.
“I will, Omo,” Imani Tesano’s regal cadence lilted softly with playfulness and love.
Three-year-old Isak lay on the twin bed in the room he shared with his brother. Imani sat on the edge, her hand resting lightly atop the toddler’s tummy as she settled him for a nap.
“You know the agreement,” she spoke softly to her firstborn.
Hill gave a dutiful nod. “Close eyes for naptime so Omo will,” he recited.
“Not a baby!” Isak spat the translation. He had already puzzled out the Yoruba word for ‘baby’.
