Bethany Gale is a young woman wishing to venture into a new life after being fired from her job. Her life takes a sudden turn when she accepts a job as an assistant and meets her new boss Anthony Funari, who also happens to be the leader of a mafia group. Bethany is plunged into a life she never thought she would experience.

While trying to get revenge for what has happened in his past, will Anthony be able to protect the woman he unexpectedly fell in love with? Or will the danger of his life catch up to them, possibly putting Bethany in harm’s way?

Anthony wants out of this lifestyle because after meeting Bethany he realizes there is more to living than violence. But will his uncle find a way to put a stop to that and keep him stuck in the family business?

Deadly Temptations is created by Ashe Nova, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Deadly Temptations

(Beth's POV) TW: mentions blood, torture, and assault.


Everything is dark and it’s cold. Someone has removed my shoes and my feet are sitting in a wet, slimy, and slightly sticky puddle of fluid that I’d rather not know the name of. The smell is awful. Like rotting flesh and death of the world all in one room. 


Don’t scream. I can’t scream. If I scream, they’ll know I’m awake. And if they know I’m awake then something bad will probably happen. 


Thankfully nothing hurt yet. Although, I'm not going to hold my breath. I’ve seen the old mafia films. I know what they do to people. But why do they want me? I don’t know anything about Anthony except his club names and locations.   


Changing tactics, I close my eyes and listen for any indications of where I might be. Not that it will help. I’m tied to a hard chair in a dark room.    


Chapter 13: Welcome to the Mafia