The Don: A Story of Discovery, Deception, and Defiance by Lillie TimmonsBella Rossellini, a young widow, mother, and athlete, is looking for work at the end of the semester break. Upon applying at the casino for a summer job, Bella finds the staff to be abrupt and rude, deciding a casino job is not for her. As she leaves the casino, she doesn't realize she has captured the attention of a mafia don.Ettore Antonelli, the don and owner of the casino, is sitting in his office, recovering from a hangover. While viewing one of the monitors, he catches sight of a beautiful young woman who enters the casino. His interest is piqued as he watches her on her way to the personnel office to submit her application for a part-time job. He's attracted to Bella and decides to get more information on the beautiful young woman.Ettore pursues Bella and keeps his identity as the mafia don a secret. Bella believes he's a wealthy CEO as their relationship progresses. When Bella discovers Ettore's true identity, she runs in fear. In an effort to reestablish control over Bella, he punishes her, resulting in an outcome he had not anticipated.Lillie Timmons was born, raised, and educated in the City of Sacramento California, and currently resides in Carmichael California located within Sacramento County. Her home is centrally located between Lake Tahoe and San Francisco, two areas she adores. There is nothing more important to her than the strong love and bond she shares with her son and family. She has more then one hobby and interested in new tools, concepts, metals, and materials. She has extensive experience in the use of porcelain-slip, fabric, 14K wire, glass, acrylic and oil paint. She is constantly writing thoughts on post-it notes or scribbling on note paper. She noticed her notes were beginning to take shape as a plot for a story. Always searching for the next challenge, she merged those ideas and wrote her first book. As a first time author she’s anxious to continue on this journey hopeful readers will enjoy her stories.https://www.amazon.com/Don-Story-Discovery-Deception-Defiance-ebook/dp/B0BHKM6S8X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781662477416&qid=1669771912&sr=8-1www.LillieTimmonsBooks.com   http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/12122kpp2.mp3