"You're Mine" ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance

By Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

~ A Flirty & Feisty Romance Novel ~

~ Feelings too intense…to ignore ~

"Rachael's beautiful, brainy & feisty. Every time I see her, my stomach walls tighten and heat gushes to my chest. But she's out of bounds to me. Aside from the fact Rachael's my mum's god daughter, I think she's pregnant. Only I don't see any man showing up to claim responsibility for the bump she carries around with pride. But I'm in the city for about a month, not enough time to find out if I want her in my arms or to think of her as mine."
~ Banjo Ricci.

"Banjo's hunky, sexy & mouthy. He has only come home for a short period to clean up his mum's finances, yet he's already sticking his nose in my affairs. Every time I see him, he has no shirt on his back. I should take my eyes off him for my own good. But his body is carved to perfection and his sexy tattoos beg for my touch. No matter how explosive the chemistry is between us, I need to face my health problems and get him out of my thoughts because there are things I can never tell him and there's no way he's mine."
~ Rachael Johnson

Can Rachael and Banjo find their way to each other's heart?

~ From the Author of Enticed Forever: A Bad Boy Romance ~

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku
• Release date: Dec 18, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386197683

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku is a fun loving mother of two teenagers, married to her gorgeous husband and best friend who indulges her romantic habits. Writing contemporary and historical romance novels is an exciting adventure for her. Out of curiosity and belief that love conquers all, she has written several Interracial & Multicultural Romance Novels. In 2010, Stella created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels, a collection of toe-curling, intriguing, and skin-tingling romance with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages of the book. All her stories are dotted with twists and turns and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe & enchanting America. To experience and enjoy an intense emotional ride, pick up a copy of any of her novels: TEMPTED by the Princess - Book 1 ~ A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance TEMPTED by the Princess - Book 2 ~ A BWWM Curvy Girl Romance Hooked by one Curvy Girl - Book 1 ~ A BWWM Sexy Romance Hooked by one Curvy Girl - Book 2 ~ A BWWM Sexy Romance NAUGHTY PROMISE ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance CHRISTMAS Seduction ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance IRRESISTIBLE Passion ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance "Shocking Affair" ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance GUILTY of LOVE ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance Your Christmas Gift ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance All of Me ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance "You're Mine" ~ A Sweet & Sexy Christmas Romance Enticed Forever ~ A Bad boy Romance Naked Attraction ~ A Sweet & Sexy Romance INDECENT ~ WWBW Steamy Romance His Ring ~ A Sweet & Steamy Romance LUST ~ A Sexy Romance Love at Christmas ~ A Sweet & Sexy Romance Husband to Rent ~ Sensual Romance Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series Book 1) ~ A Sweet Romance Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series Book 2) Stolen Kisses (Holiday Series - Complete Set) Tempting Desire ~ A BWWM Sweet & Steamy Romance Seduced Hearts ~ A BWWM Steamy Christmas Romance Forbidden Dance (Forbidden Series Book 1) ~ A BWWM Steamy Romance Red Velvet Rose (Forbidden Series Book 2) ~ A BMWW Sexy Romance Wild Whispers ~ A BWWM Sweet Romance Royal Cowries (Cowries Series Book 1) ~ A Sweet Historical Romance His Choice (Cowries Series Book 2) ~ A Sweet Historical Romance Stella's first historical/suspense/mystery romance, Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1) will give you an insight into exotic Africa. A luxury home by the seaside is on Stella's wish list and in her spare time, she loves to swim on her back like a starfish, watch TV, go to the movies with her family and read romance novels.

Book preview

Books by Stella

Flirty & Feisty Contemporary and Interracial Romance Novels include:

CHRISTMAS Seduction

Irresistible Passion

Shocking Affair

Guilty of Love

Your Christmas Gift

All of Me

You’re Mine

Enticed Forever

Naked Attraction

Indecent

His Ring

Forbidden Dance

Red Velvet Rose

Tempting Desire

Seduced Hearts

Lust

Stolen Kisses (Books 1 & 2)

Wild Whispers

Love at Christmas

Husband to Rent

Stolen Valentine Kiss (Holiday Series #1)

Kiss My Lips (Holiday Series #2)

The Historical & Paranormal Romance novels include:

Royal Cowries (Cowries Series #1)

His Choice (Cowries Series #2)

Teaser

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Rachael shut her eyes and held her breath. Gently, Banjo’s fingers stroked her lower back and spine. Breathing slowly, she sighed as his scent wrapped her up in a strong wall.

Though his fingers were hard, his touch was as soft as wool. As minutes ticked by, a thousand caresses flooded her spine with a new longing. Beneath the table, her legs trembled, and inside her bra, her breasts grew heavier.

Okay, she breathed harshly. Stop!

As if Banjo did not understand her command, he carried on stroking her back lightly.

Tension gripped her belly and her lips shut up tight, swallowing her gripe. Nothing had ever felt so good, or so right.

Close your eyes and relax, Banjo spoke softly near her lips.

All she had to do was turn an inch and her lips would salute his mouth.

Praise

Your word O LORD is right; and all your works are done in truth.

For who you are and all you do for us, we will praise you LORD with our lips, our hearts and our souls. In joy, pain, abundance or when we lack, we will always praise you, O God.

Sincere Gratitude

Thank you to the three great supporters in my life for approving the book title and cover. Words are not enough to tell you how much you mean to me. To the king of my heart, ‘Sere, my Princess Olivia and my Prince Mitchell, you are a wonderful trio, blessed by God.

Special thanks to dear Dorothy for always taking out time to clean up my draft. It is an honour to work with you.

Thank you to each person on Facebook who answered my Quick Questions about You’re Mine. Especially Jayla who suggested the US city for my heroine. And others who suggested character names: Sifushka, Kathleen, Sharon and Chivonne.

Abundant thank you to every reader who bought my prior releases. You make me want to write my next story.

Every reader of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels is precious to me. A billion thanks for buying and reading my books. You have no idea how much joy I get from knowing you bought each book. And when you leave a review, I get butterflies in my stomach. I love you all.

God bless.

Author Bio

My Photo I’m Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku, born and raised in Benin City, Nigeria. But I now live in London, UK with my husband and two teenagers. Nothing thrills me more than to write Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels that are intriguing, toe-curling and skin-tingling with compelling characters who have heart and soul and jump off the pages. My stories are dotted with unexpected twists and are set in fascinating Africa, enticing Europe and enchanting America. If you need a novel to knock off the stress of daily living, cure you of boredom, make you laugh, keep you drooling in suspense and draw you into an intensely emotional spin, pick up one of mine to read. They have a high entertainment value.

In 2010, I created Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels.

To experience an emotional ride with my characters, just cuddle up, grab a copy of Flirty & Feisty Romance Novels and sail away to Pleasure Island.

I will love to hear from you.

Dear Reader,

When Rachael Johnson moves with her problems from Savannah, Georgia to Fontvieille in Monaco, she thinks she has found a peaceful resort to hide away from every emotional tie. All she must do is work at the local centre until she sorts out her mess.

Only her mess becomes more difficult to handle when Banjo Ricci slams into her right on her doorstep. It takes everything she has not to touch his sexy, tattooed chest and abs.

But she must not succumb to his charms because there are health problems, she cannot share with him, no matter how much she wants to kiss his lips.

You will have to read "You’re Mine" to find out if Rachael and Banjo find a way to each other’s heart.

Please write to Stella at

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Love,

Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku

Praise for Stella’s Books

Christmas Seduction: ...I loved that the passion between the two main characters was smoking...I do have to say that once you start reading this book you won't be able to put it down. This book made my day extremely joyous.

~ Rated 5 stars by Kindle Customer

Irresistible Passion: I totally loved this story from the beginning to the end. What an exceptional read. I love a book when it ends in the book... The relationships between Jayden and Tiana was so sweet I totally feel in love with their lives. ~ Rated 5 stars by Gloria J Hill.

Shocking Affair": I loved this! ...When the chemistry is so strong between two souls, no amount of interference from those who don’t feel the same is enough to keep this pair apart.

I love this book... ~ Rated 5 stars by LadyTee89

Guilty of Love – "This was a very hot and steamy tale! The interaction between the characters was so realistic...and were so unpredictable I couldn't put the book down until I finished!" ~ Rated 5 stars by nina

Your Christmas Gift – Oh what a great quick read and a sweet story! It is great from the first page to the last... I do so LOVE your books! Please keep them coming. ~ Rated 5 stars by LHill

All of Me – I adored this story... The characters were sexy, hilarious and so real! Roli was what Jermaine wanted and needed and Jermaine was the very thing Roli craved. This story had me at page 1. Thank you for this great read! 💗

~ Rated 5 stars by Readyreader

You’re Mine – I enjoyed this book from the beginning so very much!! Meeting sassy Rachael and the very alpha Banjo was so amazing! Such a well-written story that is so unique and lovely!! Brought tears to my eyes..." ~ Rated 5 stars by Rhonda Adels

Husband to Rent – I have to say the chemistry that Stella Eromonsere-Ajanaku characters have in these books, make me want to move into one of her books, so I can find my King.

~ Rated 5 stars by georgiana braham

"Enticed Forever has a great storyline and the chemistry between Theo and Aize hooked me right into their story and kept me totally enthralled until the very end!"

~ Rated 5 stars by Pat W

"In Naked Attraction...The images that play in my mind as I read about locations, foods and situations seem as if I'm watching a movie. The way she describes the characters and their chemistry is awesome.... I recommend it."

~ Rated 5 stars by ReadyReader

His Ring: "Truly loved this story. It's such a sweet love story to read!! I fell in love with Yomi and the story itself held my attention to the very end. I laughed, I cried and I loved the ending!!!"

~ Rated 5 stars by Layla Morgan

His Choice: What a beautifully written love story. A prince who has his heart set on a woman he cannot have with a very interesting twist I enjoyed so much, I could not put the book down until I finished... ~ Rated 5 stars by amazon customer

"Lust: This was such a wonderful story! I loved the relationship that grew between Jordan and Faye. Their relationship is put through so many 'tests'. I cried, I laughed and I didn't want to put it down."

~ Rated 5 stars by amazon customer

Love at Christmas: I started and finished this book today. Stella is a writer who draws you into the story and her characters. It was a pleasure to read. I couldn't wait to get to the end to see what happened. It made me feel emotional and as if Christmas was already here. ~ Rated 5 stars by Lisa Caddick

"Stolen Valentine Kiss–I enjoyed the romance story that developed from a lingering look. I loved how two hearts became one and there were moments that I was scared. Lorna and Logan are perfect for each other..." ~ Rated 5 stars by Deborah Brandon.

Kiss My Lips – What a great escape for me. Logan is an incredible guy. He is sweet, sensitive, thoughtful, everything that we would look for in a book boyfriend. This was a great read from start to finish. ~ Rated 5 stars by avid reader.

"Royal Cowries – This novel is like the movies Queenie, Roots and Shaka Zulu with a more modern way of thinking, surviving, love...within a passionate love story. Excellent!!!" ~ Rated 5 stars by T. Miles

"Forbidden Dance is a breath-taking romance novel... The reader is taken on a whirlwind affair filled with pleasure, lust, sensuality, desire and sweltering sex. A well-written, remarkable page-turning read."

~ Rated 5 stars by Vivienne Diane Neal.

"Tempting Desire, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. I was hooked from the very first page. The story line was so real I could visualise each of the characters. It was as if I was watching a life movie."

~ Rated 5 stars by Amazon Customer.

"Seduced Hearts: Outstanding book! Excellent read. It's so nuanced, it sparkles. It's definitely worth reading!" ~ Rated 5 stars by Russell Mebane.

Red Velvet Rose: This novel is a masterpiece, I couldn’t stop reading until I finished the book...

~ Rated 5 stars by Itohan.

"Wild Whispers: Wild whispers is a beautiful story and...once I picked it up to read I couldn’t put it down until I got to the end... True love as discovered by Adaora and Gary is spontaneous and not bound by time or space." ~ Rated 5stars by Gharriluc.

One

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Gosh! Rachael shrieked as she slammed against a solid wall of heated flesh just as she opened the front door.

Except the gorgeous human wall sporting short, curly dark hair who blocked the early morning sunrays from pouring into the portico had no shirt on his partly tattooed body.

Wow! Blinking a couple of times with her mouth still open, Rachael clutched her protruding belly. At her eye level, she saw marvellously moulded, tanned chest, peaked dark nipples, tattoos, so sexy she wanted to roll her fingers along every ink mark, and his made-to-measure abs left her throat instantly dry.

On a serious note, was there no law banning a six-foot, hunky man from showing off his iconic six pack, muscled chest and gun-toting arms in front of her? In the two years she had lived with her auntie in the detached house in Fontvieille, no man had burst through the door. Maybe this middle-of-June visitor just got washed in via the Mediterranean Sea.

Did I hurt you? asked the guest sporting low-hanging olive-green shorts and a pair of black Jordan Super Fly Slides on his feet.

Taking in a deep breath, Rachael filled her lungs with the scent of his attractive cologne. Almost swooning at his feet, she slowly raised up her head and gasped as recognition dawned on her.

Banjo? she mimed in awe. Could this be the man in the many framed photographs scattered all over the grey and white painted house? That is, Banjo without the extensive fine-art tattoos, dark stubble covering his angular jaw, breath-taking cologne and a carefree air about him.

Yes? It’s Adebanjo Bettino Ricci, he drawled lazily as if she was a fan wasting his precious time asking for an autograph. A distinctive Italian accent was evident when he pronounced his names, otherwise he sounded British. There was no trace of his mom’s Nigerian ethnic background in his speech.

Just as quickly as her excitement kicked off, it thawed. Squaring her chin at his unfriendly tone, Rachael stifled the initial eagerness still welling up in her gut. I’m not exactly hurt, she assured him without a smile.

I’m sorry. I had no idea my mum had a house guest. And who are you? His dark eyebrows arched in a way she found discourteous.

I’m not a house guest, Rachael almost sneered, ignoring Banjo’s openly admiring stare. In fact, his dark brown eyes scanned her boobies leisurely as if he mentally wanted to know her bra size. Carrying on, his eyes moved on to her swollen belly, narrowing with far too much interest. Although she refused to cower before his open gaze, she instantly recognized the look—craving. Many men yearn for women with big boobies, she thought.

To Rachael’s shock, her body lit up inside as if Banjo had touched her with his fingers. Swallowing the tiny lump lodged in her throat, she craned her neck to look up at him. Banjo was a tall man. Not just tall, but overwhelming, with wide, beefy shoulders, legs that stood as firm as a carved rock, a square jaw and a nose that made a statement–big, but shapely. Any woman would feel safe in his arms.

Thankfully, she had no reason to want to run into any man’s arms for safety, least of all Banjo’s. Just too big-headed, was her first impression of him.

What’s your name? Banjo repeated with his lips curled at the corners.

Impatient was another way to describe his attitude.

Rachael Louise Johnson from Tybee Island or Savannah Beach, Georgia. I’m the housekeeper. I should say it’s a pleasure to meet you. But I would be lying. Avoiding his eyes, she shrugged. So, I will say, welcome home. Your mom’s in the conservatory and I’m on my way out. Have fun in Monaco.

Rachael paused to take in a deep breath. Yes, she had definitely cut him to size with that remark. Even though they had just met, the man acted as if she had to fall at his elegant feet. Indeed, he had long feet graced with clean and trimmed toenails. But then, nothing was more repulsive than a man with questionable personal hygiene. Obviously, Banjo took great care with his looks.

The feeling is mutual, Banjo snapped, squelching Rachael's roving thoughts.

Brushing past him, Rachael swayed her hips, assuming Banjo, like most men would turn