Deadly Deceit

November 15, 2019
Vivian DeMarco will do anything to reclaim her journalist's edge after a career stumble lands her back in small-town Walton, Georgia. When suspicions around her boss' sudden death lead to a series of attacks, robberies, and cryptic blackmail cases, Vivian's drive for answers gets personal. But the last thing Deputy Ryan Frost needs is a stunning reporter underfoot, putting herself in danger and driving him to distraction. Sparks fly amidst their contentious involvement in the case and the intense risks to their safety, and their hearts drive Vivian and Ryan to the edge as they hunt a dangerous cyber criminal. The second (after Living Lies, 2019) in Walters' Harbored Secret series delves into themes of self-worth, dreams, and identity. She crafts chilling antagonists and irresistible protagonists who illuminate the crux of human desperation, including how far people will go to hide a mistake and to expose another's weakness. Its fast and entwined plot lines, exciting twists, and electrifying conclusion will appeal to fans of suspenseful inspirational romances like Susan May Warren's Montana Rescue series.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)