How do you get to own a mafia boss?
Step One: Save his life
His mouth lowers slowly, eyes locked on my lips now. Every trace of amusement is gone, leaving behind a smoldering seriousness. "I've been hoping you'd kiss me."
My breath is coming in short chops. Careful, AJ.
"And I find that I don't want to wait anymore."

***

My name is AJ Deónne. My life is a mess. All I want is to work till my bakery is debt free, and to survive these next few years alone.

My plans are turned upside down when I save a stranger from drowning...did I mention he is gorgeous? Don't judge me for ogling a helpless man. You would too!

His past hidden in shrouds of mystery...that only seems to excite and entice me. Now he is living under my roof...am I falling for him?

So what if danger is now following me and there are threats to my once quiet life? It surely has nothing to do with my handsome stranger. Right?

How To Own a Mafia Boss is created by Temple Alli, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

How To Own A Mafia Boss

I'm a mess all throughout the next day. 


I've burnt two batches of pancakes. I've put salt inside my cake batter. I've mixed up the twins' names four times today—and trust me, that's a big f*cking deal. I stay at the counter today and leave the twins to run things for the day because I don't trust myself beside another hot surface.


And also because Jason is gardening today. I know I'm shameless, but Jason is still a source of constant fascination for Beachbayers. They still come in to ogle him—oh, you're so large. You're so handsome. Oh, how do you have so much hair? —so I'm using him as click-bait till it wears off.


He was eager to go work, so I don't feel too bad. I watch him from my spot as customers come in. They distract me from my sinful thoughts with their orders, and that's a good thing.


Chapter 24: The Angel You Move