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 vaguely became aware of myself being carried. Too weak to move and with no interest in opening my eyes, I listen. I can hear Anthony’s voice. It sounds like he’s crying. Why is he crying? 


Why is he here? Is this my paradise? Did I die? If I’m dead, then why does everything hurt so bad? I still feel every gash and broken rib, every bruise covering my body. I try to shift slightly and realize that I’ve been wrapped in a heavy shirt. Why is it heavy? Is that why I can’t move? 


If I’m dead, then why is everything spinning dizzily? I press myself closer to Anthony as he carries me and start to feel how warm he is. That causes me to shiver but I don’t care. It’s so pleasant, fresh tears run down my face, and I press my face against the bare skin. 


I can hear Anthony talking to someone and I’m lowered until my head rests against something relatively soft compared to what I’d previously endured. 


Chapter 17: My Mafia Boss