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 of trauma and talk of sexual assault.


Much to Griffin’s word, he is right back along with Anthony and an older man. The older man is carrying a large bag and a smaller bag with him. When he speaks, I find it surprising to hear a very heavy Italian accent, much heavier than Anthony’s. 


“Anthony, I’m tempted to beat your *ss for waiting this long. She should have gone to a proper hospital. You understand that by doing this she is no longer considered a civilian, correct?” The man snaps, glaring at Anthony. 


Anthony flinches a bit and stares at the floor. “Yes, I understand, Uncle Lorenzo. However, Uncle Rocco started this entire mess by kidnapping her.” 


The man named Lorenzo sets his stuff down and proceeds to help me out of the shirt I have on. Turns out Anthony had draped me in a bulletproof vest to help protect me more when he was saving me. 


Chapter 18: No Turning Back