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The Associate: A Mafia Romance
FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQIA ROMANCE M.Z. ARTHUR
A Family Business story
One man desires to be part of the Family. One man wants to save his family. Neither expected to find family with each other.
Joseph “Gio” Spatafora longs to become a full member of the San Gaetano family. A loyal associate, he is eager to move up the ranks and happy when he catches the attention of the don. The family plans to take over a business behind on its protection payments, and the don wants Gio to manage it. If he succeeds, Gio will become a made man with his future assured, so long as the family doesn’t discover he is gay.
Conor Malloy is shocked to learn his father’s failing health is the result of pressure from the mob to pay off delinquent debts. He never wanted to manage his father’s pub, but he’ll do what it takes to save his parents. When he feels there is nowhere to turn for help, a handsome Sicilian crosses his path…
A Family Business story
One man desires to be part of the Family. One man wants to save his family. Neither expected to find family with each other.
Joseph “Gio” Spatafora longs to become a full member of the San Gaetano family. A loyal associate, he is eager to move up the ranks and happy when he catches the attention of the don. The family plans to take over a business behind on its protection payments, and the don wants Gio to manage it. If he succeeds, Gio will become a made man with his future assured, so long as the family doesn’t discover he is gay.
Conor Malloy is shocked to learn his father’s failing health is the result of pressure from the mob to pay off delinquent debts. He never wanted to manage his father’s pub, but he’ll do what it takes to save his parents. When he feels there is nowhere to turn for help, a handsome Sicilian crosses his path…
142 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 30, 2026
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M.Z. Arthur
8 books12 followersM.Z. Arthur writes books about people who kiss. She does not write or edit with generative AI.
M.Z. also writes as Maude Zbornak.
M.Z. also writes as Maude Zbornak.
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April 1, 2026
I was honoured to get a copy from the authour to read and review.
Important note to others: This is a novella (base on length). It is common for novellas to be short in general meaning you will not get all the information you would from a novel or series.
I entered this with a mindset that it’ll be a normal novella with a quick introduction and the couple getting together, however, I was very surprise by the depth the authour given in the first chapter. It gave a good background on what Gio personality is like and his work, while talking about what Conor is like and his dreams.
I absolutely love how Gio and Connor interact with each other and wish I could see them more. :)
It is totally shelf trophy worthy for my collection.
Important note to others: This is a novella (base on length). It is common for novellas to be short in general meaning you will not get all the information you would from a novel or series.
I entered this with a mindset that it’ll be a normal novella with a quick introduction and the couple getting together, however, I was very surprise by the depth the authour given in the first chapter. It gave a good background on what Gio personality is like and his work, while talking about what Conor is like and his dreams.
I absolutely love how Gio and Connor interact with each other and wish I could see them more. :)
It is totally shelf trophy worthy for my collection.
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