The Associate

One man desires to be part of the Family. One man wants to save his family. Neither expected to find family with each other.
Joseph “Gio” Spatafora longs to become a full member of the San Gaetano family. A loyal associate, he is eager to move up the ranks and happy when he catches the attention of the don. The family plans to take over a business behind on its protection payments, and the don wants Gio to manage it. If he succeeds, Gio will become a made man with his future assured, so long as the family doesn’t discover he is gay.
Conor Malloy is shocked to learn his father’s failing health is the result of pressure from the mob to pay off delinquent debts. He never wanted to manage his father’s pub, but he’ll do what it takes to save his parents. When he feels there is nowhere to turn for help, a handsome Sicilian crosses his path…