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."

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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

And Suleiman, who looking at me like I've grown three extra heads, seems to have come to the same agreement.


"Your brother sued you to court for murder. The trial is starting next week, and won't end in months."


"The trial is over when I say it is." Suleiman and my other bodyguards are hurrying to keep up with me as I walk towards the elevator at the end of the hallway, the tools I need for the rest of the night at the ready. I should probably stop being a jerk and slow down, but 'That Mafia A*shole' doesn't slow down for anybody. 


Plus, I'm eager to get this night of the way and move on with life. 


"You can't just move out of London. Court order says you can't travel out of state for longer than two days." He taps the button to the basement and types in a passcode, looking at me expectantly.


Chapter 45: Interlude V