The Bucket List: A Russian Mob Boss Love Story
B.T. Love

Planes scared me to death, but since flying on one was on my bucket list, I had to check it off. My nerves were getting the best of me; I was convinced I was on my way to my deathbed. That was until a stranger offered to sit and keep me company. But he wasn't just any stranger. No, he had sparkling brown eyes, a charming beard-lined smile, and a deep Russian accent. And his name was Luca.
Luca was a dream at first: handsome, successful, funny, and an amazing kisser. But the more I got to know him, the more I realized there was a depth to him I wasn't ready for. He avoided the subject of his work, and refused to video chat like normal people did. He was mysterious. Too mysterious.
I tried to end it... Really, I did. But he was determined to show me the intensity of his soul, and convinced me to stick around. Bad idea. And why was that such a bad idea? Because sticking around led to kidnapping and murder. Twice.
“I’m not afraid,” I whispered, struggling to make my body language match what I was working to convey with my words.
He lowered his hands and leaned closer to me. “Well maybe you should be.”
**Contains a small scene showing the aftermath of domestic abuse that does not involve the main characters** Don't worry, Luca would never hit a woman!