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Samantha was in the school girl outfit her boss Harry put her in and was suppose to dance tonight. Sam was a strpper at the Calle Club and tonight was her first time dancing. Samantha needed everything she could get as soon as she could get it. Samantha didn’t even know how she got the job she .had never done anything like this before. She does know her boss Harry looked at her when she came in for the interview and hired her on the spot. Samantha is trying to pretend this is like any other performance. She was just playing a part. Than Harry said he needed her to come with him. Than he leads her up to a room filled with men in suits looking as though ready to start a meeting. Than she noticed five other girls in their stripper outfits. Harry waves her toward a raised dais serving as a stage and said ‘’make me proud girl’. Sam thought in her head how much she had to make per night to save her Pops. There weren’t many well=paying jobs for girls like Sam. Than Harry went up to the stage and welcomed the men to his auction. Highest bidder for each girl gets a week with her. No questions asked. Harry started the bid for one of the girls at one hundred thousand. A hundred grand would save her father. Not completely or forever but it would be a good start. There was a man in front staring at Sam, she hoped someone else got her. The mans too intense, the way he watches Sam , makes her feel like he’d turn her life upside down in a minute flat. Than when it was Samantha’s turn, the guy spoke up and said he needed different terms. One month at his command. Sam forced herself to meet his gaze and said she needed a million for a month, up front. One million would get her father totally in the clear. They could start over. Sam could be back to school. Than if he gets involved with the Mafia again. Sam decides she will kill him herself. Than he orders everyone out of the room and they go until it’s Sam and the man ony. He said his name was Dante and than he asked if this was how she normally dressed like a floozie and Sam said no. Than Dante said she sounded desperate and she said she kinda was, Than Dante said why and she said her father and explained he had borrowed money for Arte Academy for her than he lost his job and had no way to pay it back. He was a dead man if he didn't pay the money back. Dante asked how old Sam was and she said twenty one. Dante than said one million. She was at his beck and call. She stay with him, whatever he wanted she give. She nodded. Dante flicked opened her shirt and asked if he could touch her and she said yes. Than he let Harry back in, pays him and transfers a million dollars into her bank account. Than he told Sam to get her things in order, pack and he’d pick her up in a couple of hours. Than she gives Dante her address, apartment number, and cell number. There’s no way she’d come through this and still be the same as she was now. Sam will take it all. She saved her father's life. Sam could handle anything else. Dante had no idea what came over him. But he would get that girl and she pledged to do anything he wanted. There was a whole lot he wanted to do to her, Sam had wanted to be an actor for a long time and her mother had been a broadway actress. Sam remembered seeing her on stage.Her mom had died of breast cancer when Sam was thirteen. Sam was to be dante’s escort for all the numbing events he had to attend over the next month. Dante finds to his surprise he actually liked Samantha. Dante didn’t expect what happened to him when he seen Anton’s hand on Sam at the event they were attending. The hot molton wave of rage that tore through him at that moment was unlike anything Dante had ever dealt with. In that moment Dante would have killed Antin and laughed about it later. Than when on the dance floor he had come close to telling Sam what he wanted to do with his life. The big dream. Dante slept with sam and was angry that Sam hadn’t told him she was a virgin. He said he didn’t do virgins . Sam is very angry and decides not to allow herself to sleep with Dante again. She then becomes fairly formal like an employee would be with Dante.
Obeying The Russian Mafia Boss- Bella Rose, Liona Lee
Ella’s mother- Heather- was in the hospital with liver failure.Heather was on the transplant list but her options were bleak. If Heather survived long enough to get a liver surgery would be a couple hundred thousand . Heather had given up her teaching job to take care of her husband when he was diagnosed with cancer. Ella barely made a living as a cashier working at the grocery store and working all the overtime she could get. Heather had the cheapest insurance with a sky high deductible and they would be in debt for the rest of their lives. Without the surgery her mother would die and Ella wasn’t going to let that happen as she had just lost her dad five years earlier. Her mother was hooked up to all these machines that haunted Ella at night. Heather said Ella was always so sweet, trying to take care of other people. Ella almost dropped a whole pot of hot coffee but a hot big man caught the pot. He bought Ella a sandwich . He said his name was Erik Chesnovak . Erik had spent the last thirty three years in russia, so his new homeland was a shock. Erik was completely turned on by Ella. Ella was nothing like the women he found himself normally drawn to. They were usually high profile women with lots of money at their disposal and too much time on their hands. They were always eager to waste a little time with him and didn’t expect things to last long. He didn’t feel like he was missing anything, so he couldn’t understand his attraction to this beautiful disaster that was ella. Matvei and Leonid were brought over from russia by Erik as they understood their place in the organization and he could trust them. They’d worked with him since he was old enough for his father to grant him more responsibility in the business. Erik had opened a new club in San Diego called The Black Orchid. Right now it was doing good but he had to keep it that way. They had hired girls from the most high-end and well trained services. The girls were happy with their contracts. Matvei said no one will touch them without severe consequences. Erik added if there is a security breach he wants it handled professionally. Erik was setting up a sector of the russian Mob. Erik had his man hack the system and ella’s mother was put at the top of the transplant list. Than Erik offered Ella ajob making enough money in a year to clear up all debt - her fathers as well as all he mother's medical debt. She would basically be a maid but she learned she wasn’t needed but stayed at the job. She had to live in erik’s home and a bodyguard would escort her to see her mother at the hospital and back. Ella fantasized about Erik and they became lovers. Than the other maid told ella Erik was part of the russian Mob and killed one of his men because he had attempted to assault Ella but Erik stopped him.
Russian Mafia boss’s baby Bella Rose
Dominic’s father Chava was dead. Dominic knew he had big shoes to fill. Although the city was small it had flourished under Chava. Dominic had seen who killed his father because he had been there. A man under rival leader Kostya Polanski had killed his father. Dominic wanted to handle his father’s murder internally. Than Dominic saw Kostya was here at the funeral now standing by his limo watching Dominic. Dominic would not rest until until he’d done everything to destroy Kostya life than when the man was down on his knees he would end him. Than gavril pulled up and asked erik if he wanted to go to the reception hall Dominic told him no and and gather anyone who had information on Kostya Polanski. He wanted his father avenged. Gavril was one of the few people who could speak freely to Dominic. Gavril was one of Dominic’s oldest friends and his only friend that didn’t work directly for his father.. Gavril didn’t deal in blood but lies- he was a freelance con man and good at his job. He told Dominic they needed to be smart about his or he’d be joining his father. Gavril said he thought someone close to Polanski might give them a way to draw him out. Polanski had an estranged daughter . the woman knows her father is wealthy but refuses to take any money from him. The daughter had ran away from her father's home at seventeen and vowed never to come back. But her father still tries to communicate with her. She is his only heir and blood was important to Kostya Gavril advised Dominic to get close to her so he could get close to Kostya just because she wasn’t close to Kostya didn’t mean he wasn’t close to her. When word gets to Kostya you’re dating his daughter he’ll be in a bind. He will want Dominic dead but won’t do anything to reveal his true nature to his daughter. He’ll be weakened and dominic will have an to strike. Gavril had already dug up some information on the girl. He handed a file to Dominic her name was Amaliya/ Liya Polanski. She had a degree in World literature and taught at a college Moraver. She lives in a small apartment right off campus.She didn’t seem to have much of a life outside work. Helina was liya’s best friend. Liya hadn’t been answering her phone calls and Helina was at Liya’s door. Liya had found out a couple of days ago her boyfriend Nick had been cheating on her and she told helina now. Liya was cautious by nature and relied on her logic to keep her from getting hurt. Her father never really cared for Liya. Liya had never been in love. Halina made Liya promise they would go Friday night and they did. Gavril and Dominic went to the club that Liya and helina were waiting to get into to and he ended up saving Liya from possibly getting hurt when a fight broke out at the bar and one of the guys was suppose to buying Liya a drink. Nothing had ever made Liya’s head spin the way Dominic’s touch did. Liya and Dominic became lovers it was supposed to be a one time thing but it became more.
I really enjoyed all three of these short stories. I really liked all the couples and how they interacted with each other. These were short stories but lacked nothing. Two of the stories were about men in the Russian mob. I did show a lot about what I imagine Mafia life would be like. I liked the plot and pace of all the stories a lot. I really didn’t have a favorite. I enjoyed all three stories and didn’t want to put this book down. I loved the action and suspense in these stories. I loved the characters and the ins and outs of the stories and recommend the collection in this book.
Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.
A very hot, yet surprisingly sweet read. It's actually very quick, so I'm not sure why the page count is so high. Dante rents Samantha for the month and with that money, all of her father's problems will be solved. How will Dante react when he finds out that Samantha isn't as experienced as he thinks?
All in all, I enjoyed it, but I felt like Lee could have gone a little deeper. She makes passing comments about Dante's history and the people in it (Anton/Marlena), but we don't actually get to see any resolution. The same is true with Samantha.
I'll definitely read more of Lee's work in the future (because, hello, hot and steamy plus sweet? yes please), but I hope she gets a little deeper in the next one.
Hot billionaire buys a stripper. Stripper is nothing like he anticipated. Can you see where I'm going with this? Pretty standard, steamy contemporary romance.
I thought that despite the ridiculous-looking cover, this was a fun read. It was easy-to-read, sexy, and fun. Decent writing. Just replace the cover.
This was quite quick and fast to read. I enjoyed this book, but hated how fast paced it was and that ending left me wanting more. I do recommend this, giving it a 3.5 because it left me needing more.
Dante was an amazing guy and Samantha was a smart girl. Loved the teo of them together. Minus the fact that he was rough her first time, unknowingly, I thought they were cute and perfect for one another.
Really would love a sequel of these two.
This starts off with a girl named Samantha who’s in a bind and we meet her on her first day working at a strip club. She ends up getting roped into some kind of bidding and end up getting bid on by Dante. She is supposed to stay with him for a month for a hefty payout that could help her family. I thought it was good short book. I liked that Dante wasn’t really afraid of his feelings for Samantha and that it was full of steamy moments. If you’re looking for a quick steamy read with a HEA, then this a book for you!
Billionaire CEO's Virgin (on Amazon, it's listed as Billionaire Boss's Virgin) is short and sexy. It's not big on character development, but it's sexy and Samantha is a great character. She needs to save her father from the Mafia, so she's found a way to make some quick money - becoming a stripper. But, while at the club on her first night, she finds she is to be auctioned off instead. So she does what she needs to and negotiates her way into $1 million dollars for a month with Dante, a hot, suit wearing man who's at the club with some associates.
As Samantha and Dante spend their month together, it's apparent they share serious chemistry. But, is Dante the jerk he appeared to be at first? Or is he the charitable, kind man he shows flashes of at times? When he's a cold-hearted jerk to Samantha, I wanted her to walk away from him. But, then he goes and shows some heart and I could understand why she was falling for him.
I wish this had been expanded into a full length novel, and Samantha and Dante had been given room to grow and their relationship had been given a real chance to be fully realized. But, for what it is, short and sexy, Billionaire CEO's Virgin isn't bad. So if you want something short and sexy that isn't a fully developed romance, Billionaire CEO's Virgin is just the story for you.
This was a novella length, and I wish it was longer. The attraction between the two was strong and I just wanted more of the story
So if you are looking for a steamy short sexy read then this is for you! The guy is hot and also dominate. If you're into that as well. The writing is simple and easy to follow, nothing confusing and it makes reading this even more enjoyable.
That being said, I did not know this was a short story... not until I went to add my review to Goodreads. I wanted it longer as I felt everything was rushed. It really didn't leave much character development between the two and that would be fine if it was just about the sex, but this made them end up loving each other and I just don't get it. They don't know that much about each other... it didn't work for me as a love story.
I consider this sort of fiction, funy catnip. Easy, quick and sexy reads that are fun to pass the time.
A well written story that follows the theme Billionaire/Virgin.
In this case the girls father has gamble their money away and the Billionaire wants to make her dead. She is his for 30 days for the payment of 1 mill. dollars.
Nothing surprising in the story. It is predictable. But has still got a few twists. Which made my in the end think that something was missing. That the book was not finished. I wanted to know what happens after Samantha and Dante has their conversation. The story is very fast paced but it suits it well.
I you are into a hot steamy read this is absolutely a book for you.
** I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.**
Steamy Billionaire romance. Samantha’s father owes money to the wrong people and Samantha becomes a stripper to help out. She ends up in a private auction and becomes Dante’s a million dollars for one month. Will they say goodbye when it’s over? This is a fast-paced steamy read with lots of drama and suspense. I liked it but would have liked a bit more ending to the story.
This is the first book by this author that I've read and it definitely wont be the last. what a fantastic quick read, I was hooked from the first page till the very end. I absolutely loved the characters and fell in love with them from the start. The story was well written with a lot packed into it for a short read. I loved how you got an extra book as well. On to reading that one, think I'm addicted to this author after just one book. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future.
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed and advance reader copy of this book
This is a lovely read if your looking for a short steamy story. There are 2 more stories in this book and I didn't know that for hand. Not that i's bad, but I just didn't expect it.
Samantha is in a tight spot and she has taken a stripper job to get out of it. Dante offers her a million dollars for 30 days of her time. The ending was sweet and I liked it, but I would have love to know what happened after.
3.5 Stars
'Billionaire Ceo'S Virgin by Lia Lee. This book is actually three short stories in one book. So, beware of that...nothing bad but just wanted to point that out since it shows over 500 pages in this book. The main story that is the advertised one of Samantha and Dante. Samantha is trying to raise money fast and thought to work as a stripper but Dante sees her and offers her 30 days with him for a lot more money. Their story does move kind of fast but it was nice when looking for a host quick story.
"My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
3.5 stars!
This is a good read if you're looking for a short steamy read. Samantha is trying to help her dad and Dante is in a position to help her in many ways. An agreement between them leads to a whole lot more, but when things become to serious will they still be able to walk away? The ending was sweet but it also left me feeling like the story was unfinished. I wanted to know what happened with them after they saw each other again beside that short conversation, what happened after they left the restaurant, maybe months or years later, and that could have been done in an epilogue. I was a little disappointed with how fast the story ended, being as I was only at 24% on my kindle, there are 2 more stories afterwards that I was never mentioned and its not a bad thing. I just never expected the story to end so soon. I'll leave reviews for Obeying the Russian Mafia Boss and Russian Mafia Boss's Baby as soon as I finish them.
A big Thank You to NetGalley and Lia Lee for the ARC for my honest review. I enjoyed the book but was disappointed because I was finished with the book at 23%. I had no idea that there were 2 more books included. Maybe I missed that but the 2nd book was much longer than the title book. I didn't read the 2 other stories as I am not interested in Mafia books. That's what they seemed like to me. The books weren't even by the same authors. I just found this odd. The title book is pretty predictable and has very explicit sex.