Two love
stories for Natalie that burn with passion and heart-stopping twists—a spicy
whirlwind with billionaire NYC architect Steve and a steamy slow burn with
Italian artist Max.
Everything
Happens For a Reason
by Nicole
DiCicco
Genre: Steamy Contemporary Romance
Two love
stories for Natalie that burn with passion and heart-stopping twists—a spicy
whirlwind with billionaire NYC architect Steve and a steamy slow burn with
Italian artist Max.
Which love story will you like best—Team Max or Team Steve? You decide
in this steamy, soul-stirring romance that will leave you breathless.
Natalie Morelli is no stranger to heartbreak, but her impulsive love life is
about to change forever. Enter Steve Falconeri, a New York billionaire
architect whose intensity sweeps her off her feet. But can he ever love her
more than his all-consuming career?
When Natalie crosses paths with the charismatic Italian artist Maximus Ricci in
the seductive streets of Italy, she's forced to question whether true love lies
with her husband or with a sensual stranger who promises a life of beauty,
adventure, and love.
This story is about sacrifice, surrender, and the raw, unexpected lessons life
throws our way. Spanning 15 years and crossing between the glittering
skyscrapers of New York and the sun-soaked charm of Italy, this saga will
ignite your heart and reveal why, sometimes, everything really does happen for
a reason.
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Weaving
irresistible tales of love, lust, life’s unpredictable twists—and the
occasional mind-bending psychological turn—Nicole DiCicco crafts stories where
complex hearts meet sizzling passion.
Nicole’s books span the worlds of romance, romantic suspense, and psychological dramas, with settings as captivating as her characters. Whether it’s New York City's vibrant streets or Italy's enchanting landscapes, her stories transport readers to places where love, secrets, and drama unfold in unforgettable ways.
Known for her quirky blend of heartfelt dialogue, emotional depth, and gripping twists, Nicole dives deep into the tangled web of human relationships—whether it’s love, desire, or the secrets we hide even from ourselves.
Her characters? Complex. Her scenes? Spicy. Her style? Boldly unpredictable! From sizzling erotic moments to the exploration of love's more delicate nuances, Nicole isn’t afraid to mix it all up, making her a true standout in romance.
Hailing from Brooklyn, Nicole is a die-hard Mets fan (yes, her cat Shea is named after the stadium). When she’s not spinning tales of love and suspense or watching General Hospital (since she’s five), you’ll find her chasing the next great plot twist—or the nearest slice of pizza.
Want to keep up with Nicole's latest? Head over to her website for updates on new books, behind-the-scenes peeks, and maybe even some spoilers (you’ve been warned)!
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What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
I loved writing the Max chapters – they were all natural and unplanned. I had no idea from chapter to chapter what their dialogue would be. It felt like I was eavesdropping on two people’s
Who designed your book cover?
My dear friend and art director, Ellen Zanolle (zano-design.com) created the cover. I told Ellen my idea of blending the Brooklyn Bridge with a picture of Venice and add a silhouette of a couple. She did her magic and came up with the perfect cover. She provided me with 30 covers to choose from and the one that became the cover – that one I loved it instantly but it needed one tweak, I told her I needed the people in the silhouette of the couple to be better looking. In the original silhouette, the woman had a Pinocchio nose and the man looked like a high-school kid.
If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?
No. The characters wrote the story, and it’s theirs to tell. I was just the vessel used to put it out in the world.
Did you learn anything during the writing of your recent book?
Natalie is not the main character. I thought that Natalie was the main character while I was writing it and even afterwards. It took a while to realize and it was a complete surprise to me that Steve is the main character.
If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?
Michele Morrone is Max – he is the only actor who could ever play the role of Max, or I would ever sell the rights. I wouldn’t let anyone else play Max, no matter what. If it weren’t for me stumbling on Michele’s movie on Netflix, I wouldn’t have a book.
Anything specific you want to tell your readers?
Interesting fact: all my main characters thus far have been male, and of the four books I plan to publish in 2025, at least three of the four main characters are male. I think I will have my first female lead character in Now and Then, planned later this year, but I don’t fully know until I write the book.
How did you come up with the name of this book?
It came from the character Max saying “I believe everything happens for a reason” to Natalie. The minute I wrote it; I knew that was the title. I had a terrible name in mind at the beginning.
What is your favorite part of this book and why?
The Max chapters – every year for my birthday I re-read them. I just love Max and Natalie’s love story, the slow burn of being in close proximity but becoming friends and slowly falling in love with each other. I also love as part of their story, the connection Natalie has with Max’s family especially Nonna Rose and his niece Nicoletta.
If you could spend time with a character from your book who would it be? And what would you do during that day?
I would spend the weekend at Nonna Rose’s villa. I would go the market with her and help her cook for family feast day and then eat with the family.
Do your characters seem to hijack the story or do you feel like you have the reigns of the story?
My characters completely hijack all my stories so far, and I think they always will. The only part of the process I control is the initial outline. Once the writing begins and the characters come to life, they take over.
Convince us why you feel your book is a must-read.
It’s a love saga. It’s a journey about love and a chosen family. It will make you swoon, laugh, cringe, cry, get angry, turn you on, and most of all, make you smile.
What did you edit out of this book?
It isn’t so much what I edited out; it is more of what I edited into the original outline that in a million years I never would have done, but because the characters wrote the story, I did something that made me cry my eyes out and would have protested if someone suggested the idea. I don’t want to give it away because it may spoil it for the reader.
Which writer’s brain would you love to pick for advice? Who would that be and why?
I would love to have a long dinner with Edgar Allan Poe. Ever since I was in grade school, I’ve been fascinated by his writing. I would love to know how he came up with his ideas and learn how his mind ticks especially about writing.
Fun Facts/Behind the Scenes/Did You Know?’-type tidbits about the book.
I love the city of New York so for the foreseeable future all my books will take place there. New York is a character in this book as much as Steve, Natalie, and Max. I use real locations and places. I scouted out each place or location mentioned in this story. While researching I lived Natalie’s life in New York unfortunately without a Steve and his billions, but I haven’t given up hope that my Max is out there.
Italy came into play when I decided to create Max, and I have never been to Italy but I researched as much as I could about all the locations and places I used in this story and they are real. I plan to visit all the places I mention in the book within the next two years.
New York and Italy are minor characters in my book dedicated to my favorite television shows that made New York so prominent and used actual locations, Sex and the City, Younger, Gossip Girl (original series on CS). New York, I know well but sadly I’ve never been to Italy so I hope I don’t disappoint those who live there or have visited with the descriptions and the online research I did to choose real places.
Checkout pictures of the book’s locations on my website – but beware looking will give book spoilers
I would enjoy reading this one. Sounds great.
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