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

I sleep for several hours until I’m gently shaken awake by Anthony. He’s fully dressed in his usual button-down and slacks. Even his hair is styled and slicked back. He warmly smiles down at me, hands moving to brush stray hairs out of my face. 


“We are getting ready to land. How are you feeling?” He asks. Is it just me or is his voice deeper and huskier than normal? The stubble on his face also tells me he hasn’t shaved in a few days. Why is he looking at me like that? What did I do? “Did you hear me?” 


I shake my head. “No. I’m sorry. I was looking at your face. You haven’t shaved. It suits you. You look nice.” 


He chuckles, “I just didn’t have a razor with me to do my face. I am going to shave when we get to the house. But thank you.” 


My face falls. “No! Don’t shave yet. I like the shadow. It suits you!” 


Rolling his eyes, he tugs the blankets off me. “We’ll see. How are you feeling?” 


Chapter 20: Threat or Friendly Warning?