“Sign here, Salvatore.”Three words.Three words changed his world. With the contract on the table, Sal considered his options. Winding up by accident in the Middle-of-Nowhere, Texas, he ventured into another world. With scrutiny, he listened to their lies and deceit, but it wasn’t long before he realized a devious monster aimed to take control. The grooming they offered in the words of the … offered in the words of the contract might be worse than enduring his familial blood ties…
If he returned home, then his father’s ideal outcome for his only son would force the young man into being trained for the family business. Refusing his father’s violence, Sal wanted no part of the mafia, but he was out of options––stay moving or give up fighting against his legacy. The insidious contract held the lure of stability and protection he craved.
He had to make a decision.
Sign or walk away.
But Sal wasn’t as fresh to the game as they thought. He was raised in mayhem and manipulation. With a fierce determination and mischievous charm, he acknowledged the precise calculation of every minute and vowed to outplay the players.
And you’re secretly invited to join his game as he eliminates or harbors the pieces one by one.
With a candid look into the past, Sal removes the shadows concealing the hidden secrets and clandestine meetings of his beloved Little Black Book. Flipping through the memories, he recounts the lucrative indiscretions that made him the man he is today. As the keeper of his clients’ dirty laundry, he vigilantly held the promises contained in the contract, until now…
Over the course of 24 books, Sal Raniero’s Little Black Book has been mentioned many times. For the first time ever, he opens the heart of his past and reveals the women who adored him.
In this prequel to the first client, The Contract offers a means to an end, and at the time, Sal’s very survival.
Dark Romantic Suspense
Each client’s entry/book can be read as a standalone.
Approx. 100-120 pages
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This was one of the fastest read from Mrs. Samuels that I have ever read and I love it. Some twists but I love seeing all sides of Sal. He makes you fall for him everytime. Mrs. Samuels draws us in with all the details. Do not miss.
This is a quick read but is chalked full of information and fills in some gaps. I loved reading about how he started out and what helped shape him into the man that he is now. This is a great introduction to new readers.
Oh My God! This book is so hot I almost had to set outside and read it! I love learning about Sal and the things that shaped the Sal we all know and love! Once again Kailee you haven’t let me down! Great job!
Go back with Sal and see how it all started. From his obsession with the fetish world to wanting to be a dominant this little book fills in the start of Sal and his entry into Sugergrove and just who may or may not be truly trusted. I was surprised to see just how important Nico really is to Sal and how the beginning of their friendship really started. If you have been following this journey then this is more of the puzzle you do not want to miss because really, who can you trust…..”trust noone!”
This little morsel was so welcome in my collection of brilliant reads by this author. Each story builds on the last and intertwines with others. It’s like coming home again. Grab a seat, pour a drink, and get comfy. If this is your first taste, you will be hooked like the rest of us. If you’re familiar with Sal, welcome home.
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A great backstory on our brilliant, young Sal. Even at 18, he was charming, sexy and dominant! I loved learning how he happened upon Juliet and his sweet Anna. I’m so excited to get my hands on all the snippets from Sal’s little black book. I laughed out loud several time. This is going to be a great feel good series.
I am loving on all this background to Sal and his story. This read was another super quick but holy hotness read that filled in so many gaps regarding Sal and his character. I adored the perspective of this being a glimpse of the 18 year old mindset Kate was incredibly intriguing character and I love the connection between the two as well as all the other women who helped make him the man he was. So many gaps being filled in through this read and I am still left needing more!!!
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As with any KS books you never know what to expect. This was lighter than her typical tales. But what can I say, Sal, Yum. He’s young, not as experienced as we’ve come to know him, but still it’s Sal. This fills in some holes and answers some questions but as always she leaves us wanting more. A nice quickie, which if you’re familiar with her work is rare. Usually, like in Texas she likes them big. Can’t wait for more.
This was a great compliment to Sal’s stories. We get to know the time between when he left home and started at Juliet. There’s always so many layers to these stories and I can’t wait until we get to unravel all of Sal! This was told in a first person chronologically with extra insight from Sal.
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Not what I was expecting. Better. More soothing, which is Not what I usually expect lol. Sal is his usual charming self, if maybe a bit rougher around the edges. Nawwww… Sal is always smooth. I did not expect the early deep connection to Nico. (Although I should have)
Looking forward, very much, to what follows.
I need more!!! Loved how the author takes us to the beginning with Sal as he entered the Juliet world. A quick read that wets your taste buds and leaves you wanting more yet again. Love Sal and I cannot wait for more of him and his little black book. She never disappoints and is a must read author!!!
“Trusting without question and going there with no reason other than to experience.”
Sal Raniero’s Little Black Book Prequel The Contract is a delicious little read. Right from the beginning we get down to business. As “The Kid” on the run looking for freedom we follow Sal on his journey of the first months after leaving his childhood home in Boston. I love younger Sal and witnessing the baby steps in his growth to become the man he is today. I can never get enough of him and am always desperate for more. Shout out to my boy Nicky and my girl Anna, I always love seeing more of them. If you are new to KRS this is a great book to start off with. I’m definitely ready for Sal Raniero’s Little Black Book and the first client!!! Highly recommend!!!
“There was no turning back now. Reel her in. Breathe. Don’t think. Just work it.”
Although a quick read we find ourselves engulfed int he world of Sal Raniero. HE is just 18 and his father has dropped him off to start a new life. Little did his father know he would not be coming back to play ball. He was done with his father and he was ready to start something new. Who called Salvatore home was it Anna, Kate, Serene, or Jack? Find out in this epic beginning of Salvatore Raniero. The book fills in gaps we have been asking ourselves for a very long time sit back and enjoy the ride.
Kailee Reese Samuels give us another gripping page turner, drawing us in with Sal’s charm. Go back in time with Sal as he gives us the story of his start in Sugargrove. Another piece of the puzzle clicks into place on this short story. I absolutely love when we get the story from Sal’s point of view. I want so much more of Sal!!
“I can count those I genuinely care about on one hand. And as for the rest, I’ll greet them with the middle finger when they arrive at the gates of my hell. “
This bite sized morsel of Sal was SUCH a tease! If ever I was left drooling for the next book in a KRS series, this was it. Here we meet Sal in some depth, at his earliest yet. An 18 year old punk kid, with all the swag and apparent confidence of a twenty something, marches right into his life in Sugargrove with barely a blink. Interwoven into this sexy intro, we are talked through what was REALLY going through his ever calculating mind from the perspective of his 18 year old self with the added benefit of a 30 year old’s wisdom and subsequent experience. All together, it adds SO much to the larger storyline. I can honestly say this may well be this author’s finest writing to date. The intricacy and attention to detail required to piece this all together is truly astounding. I am panting for the next installment while left absolutely thrilled to have been given this glimpse back in time. A PERFECT book for readers new to Sal and KRS as well as an absolute treat for current fans. This collection is liable to change the game. Look out y’all, the potential here is limitless
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this book. An easy quick read which fills in some of the gaps about gorgeous Sal. A must read to give you an insight into Sals early life. Can’t wait for the next book.
Wow loved it!!
I keep falling for Sal,this book gives you so much incite to a younger Sal’s life making him who he becomes.
Used by Deena so she can make her escape from Kate but not leaving Kate alone and setting Sal up to fill the void.
Now with Kate in Sugargrove will Sal stay or take the way out that Kate gave him,or is this his way to Julliet.
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What a delicious little read about Sal and his contract that starts you from the beginning of how it all began. This is a short read of introduction of How Sal is were he at with his charming ways and twists and turns that are yummy.
What can I say….once again Kailee did not fail us. I don’t think it’s possible that I could fall anymore in love with Kailee or Sal!!!! Can never get enough, and can hardly wait for what’s next. A quick read, but fantastically written that kept me hanging on every word from start to finish. Love, love, love!!!!!!! I need more!!
Even though it’s a quick read, you will still be completely captivated the entire time. KRS fully captured the beautifully dark side of her characters. You will never be able to get enough of the drug that is Sal, come join in.