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The Boss (Roosters 10)

by Gale Stanley

The Boss - Gale Stanley
Part of the Roosters series:
  • The Boss (Roosters 10)
Editions:Kindle: $ 3.99
ISBN: B083BD15QV
Pages: 57

Maxwell Barnes runs the top law firm in the city, owns a private BDSM club, and has more money than he can spend in a lifetime. He gets everything he wants, and now he wants his paralegal, Aaron Marshall. Mixing work and pleasure is a big no-no, but their mutual attraction is off the charts. The one thing Maxwell isn’t looking for is love, but sometimes fate has a mind of its own.

Excerpt:

The Boss (Roosters)
Gale Stanley
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Copyright ©2020 Gale Stanley

Fucking traffic. Even at this hour of the day, the streets were as jammed as my calendar. Doesn’t matter what I drive. My Mercedes-Maybach won’t get me to the office any faster than a Prius, but my ride got a lot of looks. It commanded the eye as well as the road. I imagined the other drivers were wondering what VIP was enjoying all this luxury. The thought ignited me. Being the center of attention was a turn-on. It was better than sex.

At last, my building came into view. It was an impressive sight. The Barnes Building was a soaring glass tower, twenty stories high, and one of the most prestigious addresses in the city. I helped design it myself. I demanded a seat at the table with the architects and builders, and my input resulted in a stunning building that met my needs. If you want something done right, do it yourself. ‘Nuff said.

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I turned into the parking garage and pulled into my reserved spot, savoring the rewards of success. My car, my building, designer duds, a Rolex, they were all symbols of my wealth and status. None of it was due to luck. I worked damn hard to get where I was, long hours, high-profile court cases, good investments… I was on top of the world. Now I was ready to enjoy myself. For years work had overshadowed everything else in my life. I had made a name for myself and accumulated stuff, but I had neglected the hedonistic pleasures that shaped my life. It was time to focus on the thing that lit me up. BDSM. Erotic play made me feel complete. It energized me. I just needed the right partner. Lately, I had wondered whether the man I wanted even existed. It was a tall order to fill.

I knew who I was and what I wanted -- single, gay Dom looking for a playmate, not a relationship. Nothing serious or exclusive. I wanted a man who was submissive because he loved the way it made him feel, but finding a compatible play partner wasn’t easy. In the past I’d had partners who played at being submissive so they could gain access to me. They were only interested in my prestige and money. I liked a man who was willing to work hard and make it on his own. Someone who was constantly learning and wanted to challenge his limits.

Even with my connections, it was difficult to meet men because my kink was a well-hidden secret. Submissives who were looking for a Dom wouldn’t know how to find me. It had been a long time since my Dominant side got any attention, and it had been frustrating as hell.

Until the day Aaron Marshall showed up. We had instant chemistry. Chemistry counted for a lot, but it wasn’t everything. There had to be more to it than attraction. The big question was, could we build something on that chemistry? This was such an improbable match, I couldn’t believe it was more than a fluke. But what if it wasn’t? I intended to find out because I was used to getting what I wanted, and I wanted this man.

I took the private elevator to the top floor. My suite was bright and modern, a stark contrast to my public office one floor down. There it was all cherry wood and leather, the warm traditional look I presented to the public. But the private penthouse was my home when I was working on an important case so it was all me, a personal office, sitting room, kitchen, bedroom, and a large bath, even a walk-in closet stocked with some of my favorite paddles and floggers.

I listened to my voice mail and found a message from Brett Holiday, my best friend. No need to answer it. I’d be seeing him tonight. I went into the bathroom to check my appearance before taking the back stairs to my office.

Before settling in, I walked out to the front office to greet Aaron, who was now my newest paralegal. My current office manager was teaching him the ropes, a task I planned on taking over shortly. Pun intended.

Aaron always clocked in ahead of everyone, even me. He wanted to make a good impression, and he had. The man was a quick study and very professional, but he had other assets that sparked my interest.

I never forgot our first meeting. I liked his looks immediately -- dark blond hair, hazel eyes, slim build, but his stance was what caught my attention. Aaron stood in front of my desk, his back ramrod straight, arms at his sides, head up, eyes down. His deference was flattering to the point of overkill. I saw it as a tendency to yield to the will of another. He was hard-wired to be a submissive.

We made eye contact and it was hot as hell. I pictured us having wild sex and I sensed he felt the same. The undeniable connection between us was like an out-of-body experience. That mysterious attraction couldn’t be forced. It was what I longed for, but seldom found. Calm down, I told myself. Do not hire this man because you want to fuck him.

“Have a seat, Mr. Marshall.”

“Thank you.”

I decided to test the water. “Thank you, Sir.”

Aaron’s eyes went wide but he responded immediately. “Yes, Sir. Thank you, Sir.”

His reaction was beautiful to behold. Being told what to do excited him. I could tell he wanted me to take control, to dominate him. Anticipation shivered along my spine. I knew an untrained submissive when I saw one. Aaron was struggling to recover his self-command, but his desire and arousal shone like a beacon in a storm. I was intrigued.

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Reviews:ZS on Amazon wrote:

I love Roosters series and "The Boss" was everything I came to expect.
Maxwell Barnes has it all and his law firm does so very well he doesn't need to put an effort to run it. Along with "it all" his firm has a brilliant executive assistant, so brilliant in everything he does that Maxwell, with his firm policy never to mix work with pleasure, came to face a problematic dilemma.
I love how the tension between him and Aaron is building. It kept me reading deep into the night, unable too put my Kindle down. The emotion runs so strongly through this story, the trust issues that needed to be overcome, the steaming-hot scenes. Loved this story!

John Smith on Amazon wrote:

I love the Roosters series. Each story is unique, well written and entertaining. The Boss has a great story line, one of my favorites – work place romance. The chemistry between the characters sizzled. Aaron and Maxwell had a special connection. They’re perfect together. The emotion between them was so real and the sex scenes, with a bit of BDSM, were steamy. Can’t wait for more!!

Latecia M Jennings on Amazon wrote:

This was a crazy hot story about this wealthy lawyer and his executive assistant. Max has everything but he has been neglecting his BDSM desires. Along comes Aaron and he sees him as a person he can let show his other side of him. Fortunately Aaron loves being a sub and the two work well together. There was some trust issues in the beginning but Max and Aaron was able to work through them and finally have a happy ending. Nice short steamy m/m story.

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Cynthia Brooks on Amazon wrote:

I enjoyed the book. It's a short read. Max and Aaron both are looking for the same thing. Aaron is afraid to trust but Max is sure he's the one to earn that trust.

Jeanne A Kotsios on Amazon wrote:

This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect

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TiltedHalo54 on Amazon wrote:

Max and Aaron. Neither ever thought that they would find happiness, let alone each other. Their chemistry was explosive, but they were boss and para legal. Would it work? Could it work?
This was a hot, sexy MM love story. A quick enjoyable read.
I would definitely recommend.


About the Author

Gale Stanley grew up in Philadelphia PA. She was the kid who always had her nose in a book, her head in the clouds, and her hands on a pad and pencil.

Some things never change.