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Metamorphosis
They say the most beautiful things in life come at a price—and that price has nothing to do with money.
I should know. By the age of twenty-one, life had taxed me beyond what I could afford.
So, when one of New York’s most elusive and dangerous men, Capo Macchiavello, came to me with an arrangement, it was a deal too good for me to refuse. And it wasn’t all about the security it offered me either. There was something about those electric-blue eyes that made me want to jump in, no life preserver.
Stormy emerald waters or clear blue sea—I had no idea what was waiting for me on the other side.
I’d always admired things that had to struggle to become beautiful. My name, Mariposa—the name he gave me—meant butterfly. It might as well have meant a fight for change. Because since meeting Capo, I felt trapped in my cocoon like never before. And on our honeymoon…I wanted to know how it felt to earn my wings and fly.
I should know. By the age of twenty-one, life had taxed me beyond what I could afford.
So, when one of New York’s most elusive and dangerous men, Capo Macchiavello, came to me with an arrangement, it was a deal too good for me to refuse. And it wasn’t all about the security it offered me either. There was something about those electric-blue eyes that made me want to jump in, no life preserver.
Stormy emerald waters or clear blue sea—I had no idea what was waiting for me on the other side.
I’d always admired things that had to struggle to become beautiful. My name, Mariposa—the name he gave me—meant butterfly. It might as well have meant a fight for change. Because since meeting Capo, I felt trapped in my cocoon like never before. And on our honeymoon…I wanted to know how it felt to earn my wings and fly.
- GenresNovella
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First published March 1, 2022
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Bella Di Corte
32 books1,008 followersBella Di Corte writes criminal romance that will steal your heart. She brings to life stories of men who walk the line between irredeemable and savable, and the women who force them to feel. She’s known for her rich world building and strong characters. She’s also an International Bestselling Author.
Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, family, and four dogs. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook recipes that were passed down to her, and take photographs.
Bella was born and raised in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.
Apart from writing, Bella loves to spend time with her husband, daughter, family, and four dogs. She also loves to read, listen to music, cook recipes that were passed down to her, and take photographs.
Bella was born and raised in New Orleans, a place she considers a creative playground.
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August 10, 2023
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a novella about the MC's from Machiavellian and an extended look into their honeymoon!
This was a novella about the MC's from Machiavellian and an extended look into their honeymoon!
February 24, 2024
Metamorphosis
By Bella Di Corte
If you love Mac and Mari from Machiavellian then you are going to love this short story.
Everyone always wants to be a fly on a wall, in Metamorphosis readers get to follow Mac and Mari on their honeymoon that takes place on some of the beautiful islands that are parts of Greece.
Traveling on Rocco Fausti’s yacht and seeing this couple fall more and more in love with each is the perfect way to spend some alone time.
As always Author Bella Di Corte gives readers a view of Mari becoming a wife, changing the way she thinks, enjoying catching Mac with her humor and letting readers understand why Mac was never able to forget her.
I love this story…getting more of Mac and Mari is a treat I would take any day of the week.
By Bella Di Corte
If you love Mac and Mari from Machiavellian then you are going to love this short story.
Everyone always wants to be a fly on a wall, in Metamorphosis readers get to follow Mac and Mari on their honeymoon that takes place on some of the beautiful islands that are parts of Greece.
Traveling on Rocco Fausti’s yacht and seeing this couple fall more and more in love with each is the perfect way to spend some alone time.
As always Author Bella Di Corte gives readers a view of Mari becoming a wife, changing the way she thinks, enjoying catching Mac with her humor and letting readers understand why Mac was never able to forget her.
I love this story…getting more of Mac and Mari is a treat I would take any day of the week.
July 18, 2022
Mariposa and Capo are so cute🥺*sighs happily* I can tell their connection stems far beyond what is being showed in this short story. I am intrigued by the series it's apart of. I definitely need to read their full story to figure some things out. The way they understand and complement each other was beautiful. The way Capo reads her and body language to see how she feels and answer unasked questions *swoon*
August 7, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★
Mariposa and Capo are so cute🥺 *sighs happily* I can tell their connection stems far beyond what is being described in this story. I am intrigued by the series it’s apart of. I definitely need to read their full story to figure some things out. The way they understand and complement each other is beautiful. The way Capo reads her body language to see how she feels and answer unasked questions *swoon*
Mariposa and Capo are so cute🥺 *sighs happily* I can tell their connection stems far beyond what is being described in this story. I am intrigued by the series it’s apart of. I definitely need to read their full story to figure some things out. The way they understand and complement each other is beautiful. The way Capo reads her body language to see how she feels and answer unasked questions *swoon*
July 15, 2022
I absolutely loved revisiting Mari and her Capo! Makes me want to reread the series again.
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August 16, 2023Short story. So what? Still counts as one in reading goal 😁
This is an insider of Mari & Capo's honeymoon. So beautiful. The way Mari LIVED! Gorgeous ✨
This is an insider of Mari & Capo's honeymoon. So beautiful. The way Mari LIVED! Gorgeous ✨
November 30, 2023
I love them so much 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩
October 28, 2025
★ ★ ★ ★
Mariposa and Capo are so cute!
Mariposa and Capo are so cute!
May 2, 2024
Mac and Mair's Honeymoon. You have to read it.
“Capo,” I called, and he stopped. “Does the ruby have a story?”
“Captain said it belonged to a wealthy widow. Her husband gave it to her. He wrote in a letter that the stone was blood from his heart for her to wear.”
“She was lost at sea?”
He nodded. “And he was killed in battle.”
Mari asked about a necklace he gave her. The quote above basically represents them and how entwined they are in each other.
I love how MAC/CAPO is the one to teach her things a person usually learns as a kid, and that's possible because of what he did (you have to read their book)
"I had taught her, for the most part, how to swim in Sicily, but she still had work to do. Just like she had work to do with always staying on her bike. I’d taught her how to ride one, and she mostly could, but sometimes if something came at her, like another bike, or a rock appeared along the path, instead of turning to avoid it, she went over. Then she came up laughing, even if she got busted up some."
They have an age gap and I like how Bella shows the age Gap and the difference in life experience using examples like the above quote. But it's sweet and meant to be and doesn't come across as predatory as some might think when they learn their story.
Probably going to read their book again for the umpteenth time.
“Capo,” I called, and he stopped. “Does the ruby have a story?”
“Captain said it belonged to a wealthy widow. Her husband gave it to her. He wrote in a letter that the stone was blood from his heart for her to wear.”
“She was lost at sea?”
He nodded. “And he was killed in battle.”
Mari asked about a necklace he gave her. The quote above basically represents them and how entwined they are in each other.
I love how MAC/CAPO is the one to teach her things a person usually learns as a kid, and that's possible because of what he did (you have to read their book)
"I had taught her, for the most part, how to swim in Sicily, but she still had work to do. Just like she had work to do with always staying on her bike. I’d taught her how to ride one, and she mostly could, but sometimes if something came at her, like another bike, or a rock appeared along the path, instead of turning to avoid it, she went over. Then she came up laughing, even if she got busted up some."
They have an age gap and I like how Bella shows the age Gap and the difference in life experience using examples like the above quote. But it's sweet and meant to be and doesn't come across as predatory as some might think when they learn their story.
Probably going to read their book again for the umpteenth time.
February 6, 2024
Perfect Addition!
I love Machiavellian and find myself constantly going back and rereading it. This was the perfect addition to it; I enjoyed getting to read their honeymoon and getting a glimpse of Capo expressing his emotions a bit more. The only critique is I wish there had been more of chapters from Capo’s POV but the ones we did get were amazing!
I love Machiavellian and find myself constantly going back and rereading it. This was the perfect addition to it; I enjoyed getting to read their honeymoon and getting a glimpse of Capo expressing his emotions a bit more. The only critique is I wish there had been more of chapters from Capo’s POV but the ones we did get were amazing!
September 19, 2024
Great
To see a softer side of Mach was good. An insight into the honeymoon was a good idea. Brings out their characters even more.
To see a softer side of Mach was good. An insight into the honeymoon was a good idea. Brings out their characters even more.
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