TODAY, OUR TALENTED TEAM MEMBER, AUTHOR LORRAINE CAREY, IS SHARING AN INSIGHT INTO HER CHARACTER 'ELENA DONATO' FROM THE NOVEL, 'BLOODLINES AND BETRAYALS' #RWRTeamBlog #ReadWriteRepeat
- Aug 10
- 3 min read
Elena Donato
Lead Character from Bloodlines and Betrayals
A 70s Era Mafia Romance
Elena Donato is everything you would expect from a young Italian-American woman raised on tradition, loyalty, and family pride — but she’s also a force all her own.
With long raven-black hair, deep chocolate eyes, and a beauty that naturally turns heads, Elena carries the kind of presence that makes people remember her long after she leaves the room. Yet beneath her striking appearance is a woman with a fierce spirit, a stubborn streak, and a heart that refuses to be controlled.
Family means everything to Elena. Much of who she is comes from the wisdom and strength passed down by her beloved grandmother, the woman who shaped her values and became one of her greatest influences. Elena is passionate, outspoken, and determined to stand up for what she believes in — even when doing so puts her at odds with the people she loves most.
She finds comfort in the familiar traditions of her Italian heritage, especially gathering around the table for her mother’s homemade meals filled with love, laughter, and family stories. But when the weekend arrives, Elena trades the quiet warmth of home for the excitement of Youngstown’s nightlife, where she and her best friend Pam can be found dancing beneath the neon lights of the city’s popular clubs.
A talented artist with a creative soul, Elena follows her passion by studying art at Youngstown State University. She often escapes to the peaceful beauty of Mill Creek Park, sketching the landscapes that inspire her and capturing the world through her own unique vision.
But Elena’s carefully planned future changes the moment she meets Tony Marinetti.
To Elena, Tony is everything she never expected — the man who awakens feelings she can’t ignore and a love she never saw coming. But to her mother, Tony represents something far more dangerous: a rival family, a forbidden connection, and a threat to everything she has fought to protect.
When Elena is ordered to stay away from Tony, her independent nature refuses to surrender. Caught between the love of her family and the pull of her heart, Elena finds herself facing the greatest battle of her life.
An excerpt where Elena discovers her mother’s cousin tries to take out Tony:
She went on to tell her mother and father how Tony was attacked. “From the description Tony gave me, I know it was most likely Lamberto or one of his goons! Who else in this town looks like a bulldog?”
Salvatore put his hand on his wife’s shoulder. “You didn’t, did you?”
Fran squared her shoulders and shot back in defiance. “Yes, it was Lamberto! I had to resort to this because no one would listen, you nor our daughter!”
Elena shot up from her chair. “You see what you’ve done! You had your scumbag of a cousin almost kill Tony, and now your cousin’s best friend may be dead! And you know what, I wouldn’t doubt for a minute that you’re more involved with the mob than Tony or his father is!”
“I won’t tolerate that kind of talk in this house!” Fran shook her finger at Elena.
“Well, you won’t have to for long. I’ll be out of here this weekend,” Elena snapped back.
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BIO
Lorraine Carey is not only a paranormal enthusiast but has had many unexplained events in her lifetime and has been inspired by these events to use as a focal point in her fiction novels. One of her YA Novels won a Silver Award from Reader’s Favorite and was a finalist in the Wind Dancer Film Contest. As of current, she has fourteen published novels, three being co-authored, and has works included in a recent Anthology. Her genres mainly consist of the paranormal, but also include thrillers, romance, and erotica. As a veteran teacher, Lorraine began to write for Young Adults with the hopes of inspiring young readers. Currently residing in Florida, her retirement has given her more time to write when the spirits are willing.
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