Velvet Secrets

Bella Santoro is barely holding on-working late nights and caring for her sick brother, Enzo, after their parents died under mysterious circumstances.
When Matteo Moratti, heir to Valderra's ruthless Mafia empire, offers her a job, she can't say no.
Drawn into Matteo's dangerous world, Bella uncovers a truth that could destroy them both.
In Valderra, velvet hides more than luxury.
It hides blood.

Eliza Hartz is a storyteller who thrives in the shadows between silence and revelation. Drawing inspiration from the hidden corners of human emotion, she crafts novels that explore secrets, obsessions, and the delicate lines between love and danger.
Her debut novel, Silent Portrait, weaves together haunting mysteries and complex characters struggling to uncover truths that could change everything. With a background in writing short stories for her family to enjoy reading, Eliza's writing invites readers into immersive worlds where every detail matters and every secret has a price.
When she's not writing, Eliza enjoys spending time with her family, writing, drawing, exploring, and reading a good book.
She currently lives in Alberta, Canada where she's working on her next novel.