Mob Star (The O’Rourke Brotherhood Book 2)

You’re a fool to underestimate me.
I do more than just run numbers.
I do more than just work for my family.
There’s nothing I won’t do for her.

You’re a fool to underestimate me.
I do more than just run numbers.
I do more than just work for my family.
There’s nothing I won’t do for her.
You’re a fool to underestimate me.
I do more than just run numbers.
I do more than just work for my family.
There’s nothing I won’t do for her.
Touch what’s mine, and you won’t live to regret it.
She’s more than I knew I wanted and everything I need.
She’s light where I’m darkness.
She’s kind where I’m ruthless.
My pleasure comes from her pleasure, and I’ll give her more than she imagined.
There’s no one and nothing more important than her.
Celeste Barclay, a nom de plume, lives near the Southern California coast with her husband and sons. Growing up in the Midwest, Celeste enjoyed spending as much time in and on the water as she could. Now she lives near the beach. She's an avid swimmer, a hopeful future surfer, and a former rower. Before becoming a full-time author, Celeste was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating rich historical romances that bring the steam.
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