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Sincerely, The Boss!
Torn between steamy, passionate nights between the sheets and the truths she doesn't want to face, Margo Harris unravels mysteries from her past as she forms ties with a dangerous group of people. Determined to rebuild the fragments of her previous life, she clings to the sexy and magnetic Salvatore Mazzillo for comfort he can't truly provide, finding herself deeper and deeper in a world she can't escape. A breathtakingly sensual and suspenseful ride that will have you questioning what real love means and have you wondering if those around you are who they say they are.
239 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 11, 2017
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Wahida Clark
74 books1,448 followersWahida Clark was born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey. She decided to start writing fiction while incarcerated at a women's federal camp in Lexington, KY. Her style is street, raw, and she has an imagination that's in overdrive. When you read her novels they are so real you are convinced of one of three things: that you are inside the book, you know the characters, or you just have to meet them.
Her first novel, Thugs And The Women Who Love Them and the sequel, Every Thug Needs A Lady appeared on the Essence Best Sellers List.
Her first novel, Thugs And The Women Who Love Them and the sequel, Every Thug Needs A Lady appeared on the Essence Best Sellers List.
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July 1, 2019
When we meet 43 year old Margo Harris, she's a divorced and disgraced former lawyer who served seven years in the penitentiary. Now she's working three jobs to make ends meet while trying to have some semblance of a relationship with her estranged children.
Margo meets 50 year old reputed mobster, Salvatore Mazzillo at the local diner where she works. They casually flirt back and forth but she's smart enough to stay away from him. One day Sal looks like he has the weight on the world on his shoulders and Margo lends him her ear. It's a legal problem and Margo is able to offer legal advice that pays off for the both of them. Sal sets her up in an apartment, some walking around cash and hires her as his on-call legal adviser for the people that work for him.
Margo eventually embarks upon a torrid affair with the married gangster who places family and loyalty above all else. Just not fidelity! Months later her association with Sal comes back to haunt her and though he's been good to her, Margo doesn't do right by him. This is where I find her silence to be a betrayal of all Sal has done for her. Though Sal has a soft spot for Margo he's a very dangerous man and he sees all.
This book is tagged African American and Margo's description is a bit ambiguous. The name Margo, auburn hair and green eyes were clues otherwise. I kept waiting for some badass-ness from Margo since she did time in the pen. No such luck, Sal to the rescue more than a few times.
In the acknowledgements, the author Wahida Clark is the proclaimed Queen of Street Literature and the author has numerous titles in her catalog. This is the first (but not the last) book that I'll read by her.
BE WARNED: This story ends on a cliffhanger.
Margo meets 50 year old reputed mobster, Salvatore Mazzillo at the local diner where she works. They casually flirt back and forth but she's smart enough to stay away from him. One day Sal looks like he has the weight on the world on his shoulders and Margo lends him her ear. It's a legal problem and Margo is able to offer legal advice that pays off for the both of them. Sal sets her up in an apartment, some walking around cash and hires her as his on-call legal adviser for the people that work for him.
Margo eventually embarks upon a torrid affair with the married gangster who places family and loyalty above all else. Just not fidelity! Months later her association with Sal comes back to haunt her and though he's been good to her, Margo doesn't do right by him. This is where I find her silence to be a betrayal of all Sal has done for her. Though Sal has a soft spot for Margo he's a very dangerous man and he sees all.
This book is tagged African American and Margo's description is a bit ambiguous. The name Margo, auburn hair and green eyes were clues otherwise. I kept waiting for some badass-ness from Margo since she did time in the pen. No such luck, Sal to the rescue more than a few times.
In the acknowledgements, the author Wahida Clark is the proclaimed Queen of Street Literature and the author has numerous titles in her catalog. This is the first (but not the last) book that I'll read by her.
BE WARNED: This story ends on a cliffhanger.
November 17, 2017
Margo has been out of prison for a year and she's just trying to get by, get her children to not hate her, and to hopefully someday get a job that pays more than peanuts. Sal Mazzillo has been coming into the diner where she works for awhile now and it's been a flirtatious relationship, but never more than that, until one day Margo helps Sal out with a problem his nephew is having. When Sal gives her a proposition (not that kind!) that she work for him in a roundabout way where she advises any associates of his that come to her needing legal help, she knows she has to take the offer if she is to ever get her life back on track. What she didn't dare to hope was that she and Sal would soon become more than boss and associate.
She knows in her heart that Sal isn't good for her. He's a mobster for one. He's married with kids for two. And he's a devout Catholic who would never divorce his wife. Yeah...but she can't seem to resist him and soon she and Sal are engaged in a sexy affair that has the potential to rip her heart out when she falls for him, knowing she can't ever be more to him than just his mistress. But, she's got other things to worry about than just that. She is trying to get her kids to not hate her for going to prison. She's dealing with revelations regarding her ex husband. She's trying to deal with the FBI investigating Sal and her place in Sal's criminal empire. But above all, she's trying to get her case reopened and when the shady witness who falsely testified against her at her trial, comes clean to her about what had happened back then, Margo has to deal with getting that witness clean, keeping her clean, and keeping her from fleeing when the prosecution decides to start harassing her witness.
Sincerely, the Boss is a great start to what I hope is an ongoing (but not too lengthy!) series. It's more of a story about Margo's attempt to get her life on track than it is a romance, although Margo and Sal's relationship is an interesting facet of Margo's life. Frankly, I think Margo can do a lot better, deserves a lot better, than a married criminal overlord, but there is something very entertaining and sexy about their relationship. About the only thing I didn't like about Sincerely, the Boss is the abrupt ending. It didn't leave me feeling very satisfied or hopeful about Margo's next step. But I am thoroughly invested in knowing what's next for Margo, and can only hope the next part of her story is coming soon.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
She knows in her heart that Sal isn't good for her. He's a mobster for one. He's married with kids for two. And he's a devout Catholic who would never divorce his wife. Yeah...but she can't seem to resist him and soon she and Sal are engaged in a sexy affair that has the potential to rip her heart out when she falls for him, knowing she can't ever be more to him than just his mistress. But, she's got other things to worry about than just that. She is trying to get her kids to not hate her for going to prison. She's dealing with revelations regarding her ex husband. She's trying to deal with the FBI investigating Sal and her place in Sal's criminal empire. But above all, she's trying to get her case reopened and when the shady witness who falsely testified against her at her trial, comes clean to her about what had happened back then, Margo has to deal with getting that witness clean, keeping her clean, and keeping her from fleeing when the prosecution decides to start harassing her witness.
Sincerely, the Boss is a great start to what I hope is an ongoing (but not too lengthy!) series. It's more of a story about Margo's attempt to get her life on track than it is a romance, although Margo and Sal's relationship is an interesting facet of Margo's life. Frankly, I think Margo can do a lot better, deserves a lot better, than a married criminal overlord, but there is something very entertaining and sexy about their relationship. About the only thing I didn't like about Sincerely, the Boss is the abrupt ending. It didn't leave me feeling very satisfied or hopeful about Margo's next step. But I am thoroughly invested in knowing what's next for Margo, and can only hope the next part of her story is coming soon.
I received an ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.
May 23, 2017
Wow!
Been waiting a long time to read something new from Wahida and I'm so glad she teamed up with Amy Morford for this one. This book is definitely a good read and I'm looking forward to the sequel. Sal is definitely the boss and I can't wait to see how he plans to help Margo extract revenge on Jay. I love the tangled web that has been woven with the characters. I just hope we don't have to wait too long for part 2. Superb job, ladies!
Been waiting a long time to read something new from Wahida and I'm so glad she teamed up with Amy Morford for this one. This book is definitely a good read and I'm looking forward to the sequel. Sal is definitely the boss and I can't wait to see how he plans to help Margo extract revenge on Jay. I love the tangled web that has been woven with the characters. I just hope we don't have to wait too long for part 2. Superb job, ladies!
March 19, 2022
Very disappointing. Firstly, I definitely had different expectations from a Wahida Clark book. This wasn’t street lit at all. But, I stuck with it anyway. Unfortunately, there were quite a few story lines that were left unresolved. I mean, I truly understand that not all stories tie up everything in a neat bow. But, in my opinion, nothing was resolved. Very disappointing.
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January 25, 2024I thought this was about one thing turns out it was about something else.
I can't say whether I liked or Disliked the book or the characters. It was something I'd taken along with me to appease my interest as I sat through a very boring work-related seminar.
But I like most of Wahida Clark's work, sooooooooooooooooo..........
I can't say whether I liked or Disliked the book or the characters. It was something I'd taken along with me to appease my interest as I sat through a very boring work-related seminar.
But I like most of Wahida Clark's work, sooooooooooooooooo..........
December 21, 2017
This novel did not disappoint! Strong character development and suspense galore made for an adventurous read! With that ending, I really hope there is a sequel in the works to follow this story!
January 1, 2018
I am a huge fan of Wahida Clark however, this book was not one of my favorites. I felt like it was all over the place and it left me with a lot of questions . I was disappointed with this book.
November 6, 2018
Great book!!!!
August 13, 2022
Is there supposed to be a Part 2 because everything was just left unfinished?
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October 26, 2019
Pissed!..story was good u til it abruptly ended no warning or anything..it’s like the author forgot about the rest of they story. Defiantly needs a part 2 but the way it ended I felt I wasted my time
January 29, 2018
Margo Harris’s struggles in Sincerely, The Boss. We are introduced to Margo Harris fresh from prison. What we immediately find out is that Margo was wrongfully jailed on trumped-up charges. After spending time in prison Margo is released to a world she barely recognizes. Her children have moved on without her, influenced by their dad. She is broke and must start afresh. All along we sense a yearning to get back to where she once was. Margo must clean tables to survive, something she considers beneath her, having done that in her teens. Being the hands-on superwoman, she secures three jobs and sets on rebuilding her life back to where it once was.
Salvatore Mazzillo a “business man” and a regular at the diner Margo Harris is employed. Sal as he is referred to in the novel is by all measures a “total man” gruffy voice and doesn’t suffer fools easily. He takes a liking to Margo Harris and fondly calls her “cookie.” Sal is married and has five children. Interestingly, he places family and loyalty above all other things. Sundays for Sal means family time. Casual banter and harmless flirtations characterizes their relationship up to the point when Margo offers free legal advice to Sal. Almost immediately, Margo’s legal prowess and intellect is revealed to Sal. This revelation changes Margo’s world, she quits her three jobs and starts working for Sal a mobster. Margo’s life certainly changes, and some normalcy is resumed. However, she is quick to admit that she still is far off from where she once was. As a result, she sets in motion a couple moves that will bring her ever closer to her previous status. Along the way we get to learn more about Margo’s ex-husband David.
Sincerely, The Boss! contains lots of twists and turns as every terrific book should. Margo must overcome several adversities throughout the novel and I for one respect the convincing voice and the “never say die” attitude of Margo Harris. Yet there is something doomed about the authors attempt to enlist sympathy for such a “cocksure” protagonist.
Salvatore Mazzillo a “business man” and a regular at the diner Margo Harris is employed. Sal as he is referred to in the novel is by all measures a “total man” gruffy voice and doesn’t suffer fools easily. He takes a liking to Margo Harris and fondly calls her “cookie.” Sal is married and has five children. Interestingly, he places family and loyalty above all other things. Sundays for Sal means family time. Casual banter and harmless flirtations characterizes their relationship up to the point when Margo offers free legal advice to Sal. Almost immediately, Margo’s legal prowess and intellect is revealed to Sal. This revelation changes Margo’s world, she quits her three jobs and starts working for Sal a mobster. Margo’s life certainly changes, and some normalcy is resumed. However, she is quick to admit that she still is far off from where she once was. As a result, she sets in motion a couple moves that will bring her ever closer to her previous status. Along the way we get to learn more about Margo’s ex-husband David.
Sincerely, The Boss! contains lots of twists and turns as every terrific book should. Margo must overcome several adversities throughout the novel and I for one respect the convincing voice and the “never say die” attitude of Margo Harris. Yet there is something doomed about the authors attempt to enlist sympathy for such a “cocksure” protagonist.
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