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’m in a dark room. Why am I back in a dark room? No. No. No! I struggle to stand and move around but I’m frozen in place. I try to scream out, but my mouth doesn’t respond to my commands either. I’m trapped. 


I look around the room in hopes to see something, whether it be a light or a person. But nothing. It’s cold and wet. The floor is slimy and sticky. It’s a sensation that freaks my brain out as it sloshes against my feet. What is causing it to slosh? 


“Bethany? Oh, naïve, Bethany. When will you learn?” Anthony’s voice calls from the left. 


Anthony is here? Why is he here? To help? I want to cry out to him, but my mouth doesn’t open. What’s wrong with me? 


A light flickers on overhead, revealing Anthony. But it isn’t the Anthony I know. His sleeves are rolled up and he’s covered in blood. He has a grim look on his face. “I’m sorry, Bethany. I never should have hired you. You understand what must happen now, right?” He brushes his fingers against my cheek. 


Chapter 19: Opposites Attract