“Deception” by Victoria Saccenti is a gripping and suspenseful thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Saccenti’s masterful storytelling skills shine through in this intricate and cleverly plotted novel. The twists and turns throughout the story will leave you guessing and eagerly turning the pages to see what happens next. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and you’ll find yourself fully invested in their lives and the high stakes they face. Saccenti’s attention to detail and ability to create a sense of atmosphere and tension make “Deception” a thrilling and engrossing read. If you enjoy fast-paced and suspenseful novels with a touch of romance, then “Deception” is a must-read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carrie Crosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarrie Cross2023-10-31 14:46:532023-11-13 12:20:23Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Carrie Cross
This book drew me in from the moment I was reading the synopsis. I was hooked by the intense dislike that the characters had for one another. Joe has gone through a lot of trauma with losing a friend and he is wanting to make sure that the correct parties are held responsible. It became his mission to find the person who wrote the letter that made his friend end his life. Once he meets her the feelings change from hate to love and he has mixed feelings about this. Their story was one that I really enjoyed reading and could not put it down! I cannot wait to read more of the books in this series and by this author!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlie Del Gallohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarlie Del Gallo2023-10-06 21:12:412023-10-10 08:51:33DECEPTION (CENTRAL FLORIDA STORIES BOOK 1) BY VICTORIA SACCENTI REVIEWED BY CARLIE DEL GALLO
This is the first book in the Central Florida Stories. I found it very intriguing. This is a story of love and revenge. Joe wants revenge on Hunter for the Dear John letter she sent to his friend who commuted suicide by combat. Hunter has secrets that cause her to push men away. Things do go exactly as planned for Joe after he devises a plan for revenge. I loved the way that the characters developed in this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2023-07-26 07:47:262023-08-03 14:19:56Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti reviewed by Michelle collier
This is the first book in the Central Florida Stories series, and it starts off with a bang! I hope you’re ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions because that’s exactly what Deception is. I was drawn to this book by the synopsis that gives you the main premise, but definitely doesn’t give anything away. I don’t want to spoil anything by saying too much, but I promise you will be hooked to see what happens with Joe and Hunter. I tried to read as quickly as humanly possible to figure out what was going to happen next, but I never saw what was coming! I highly recommend picking this one up.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannen Kernhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannen Kern2023-06-27 21:12:232023-06-29 07:53:28Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Shannen Kern
This is the first book in the series and focuses on Joe and Hunter.
I enjoyed the descriptive writing from the author and the way in which this book was written, it added to the reading experience. However as much as I loved the plot, it was the characters that left a mark on me. I loved that we came to know them both over time, not everything was revealed right away. This I felt also led to great character development.
There were times I wasn’t sure what was coming next, there were certainly some twists and turns and I was hooked beginning to end.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the rest of the series.
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Joe has just come back from a tour which devastated him and his teammates, when IED exploded all, he can see is his friend running toward the bomb to save them but also stop the depression with that fateful letter, Joe’s world is turned upside down.
Now, moved back home and running his families Landscaping business Joe leads a solitary life but when his colleague invites to the local pub, Joe is fed up of being on his own and decides to join him but when he meets the woman who ruined his friend and cause the devastation with made him take his own life, a plan of revenge creeps into Joe’s mind and Hunter becomes the hunted.
Hunter is lost in life, not quite sure where she is going but has the goal to get her son moved from her mother’s clutches to be with her. Although she is not one for relationships, the love them until they want more then she dismisses them and moves on, but when the tall, dark and Alpha walks into the bar her insides call to her to get to know this man, but when she finally gets to be with Joe will she be able to be the submissive woman he requires and needs.
This is the first story I have read by this author, and I enjoyed the book thoroughly, although at the beginning I found it tough to get into once over the initial couple of chapters it was intriguing and flowed well. I loved the character of Hunter, she was sassy and thought she knew who she was, although when Joe started introducing her to certain ways and behaviours her whole mind set needed to change and understood the need to be with Joe.
I always love a good, flawed character and Joe is another one to add to my pile, with his alpha male tendencies and the pure dominance he was great to read as a character. The relationship was lovely to watch as a slow burn and knowing the true reason at the beginning for the relationship was interesting to see the whole love blossom in the end. The ending of the story was brilliant, and I am glad they got there happy ending.
Can’t wait to read the next story and see the sexy Master Kurt’s story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Shirleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Shirley2023-06-27 06:04:532023-06-29 07:44:30Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Angela Shirley
This is an author whose writing I enjoy but I have to admit for a while I wasn’t sure of my feelings towards this book. I am very glad I kept reading though as I did enjoy it and I do absolutely recommend everyone reads it. I guess my slow connection with the book came from the lead characters. I really wasn’t sure about them but as good writing often does as the storyline developed so did my understanding of the characters and I was definitely won over. It is a great series start and I truly look forward to reading more
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2023-06-27 04:56:222023-06-29 07:48:42Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Jules Herbert
This is my first book I have read from this author, I was intrigued by the snyposis of the story-line and the cover and decided give it a try. The story of Joe and Hunter gave plenty of intrigue, spice of the charts, seduction, revenge….I wish I had felt a bit more of a connection with the characters. It is a good story to start the Central Florida Stories series and I am already read to continue to book 2.
Joe, a marine hurt in combat, has only one plan when he came home….revenge on a woman that hurt one of his fellow comrades while oversees to the breaking point. The perfect plan is in place when he learns of Hunter, the woman who hurt is friend dearly….seduce this woman and leave….no question and no looking back…..
Hunter is working hard to make herself a better, more stable life so she can have her son be with her after years of running away from danger. Hunter holds some deep secrets and insecurity… but is totally taken back when she meets Joe. Spark and sizzle…the attraction runs deep for both of them.
Will past demons and lies come back to haunt both Joe and Hunter? Will Joe be able to protect Hunter when she needs him the most?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2023-06-25 15:53:212023-06-29 07:42:18Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is a fantastic romance that is filled with twists and turns. It features a man named Joe who has lost an eye trying to save his friend who committed suicide. He returns home to try to live a quiet life and work for his family’s company. However, it is his life’s mission to exact revenge upon the woman who drove his friend to suicide. Once he finds her, however, he realizes things are way more complicated than what he once thought. This book definitely focuses on the complication of interpersonal relationships. It is definitely a fantastic book that I didn’t want to put down. This story is very well written and the characters are so well developed. I definitely recommend reading this and I cannot wait to read more of the series.
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Joe Reid was leading his troop into a special operation to take down a known Taliban drug lord, Zaman. He knew Billy had received a letter which gave him a faraway look. While the team entered the village and set up their positions, Cooper and Billy went their own way while Joe had taken out a sentinel. Zaman had a PK machine gun and killed Cooper and Billy. Joe managed to hit Zaman before an RPG struck a hut he had hidden behind. Joe lost one of his eyes and was haunted by the PTSD from losing Billy as they had formed a closer relationship similar to being brothers.
Dan Barton was now working for Joe with a landscaping business. He had finally convinced Joe to join him at a bar that he frequented. Joe entered the bar and was surprised by the clean and friendly owners. Kelly was married to Pete and waitressed. She had become like a big sister to Hunter Giodarno, an almost 30 year old woman who had a tendency to dismiss men. She tried to pretend she was detached and uninterested, causing men to fall for her only to dump them right after. She was currently dating a younger man, Aaron, who had become clingy and too serious for her taste. After sleeping with him that evening, she left him. However she had caught Joe’s attention- but not for the same reason that most men wanted her
Hunter had written a letter to Billy, dumping him prior to the mission he died on. Her letter was impersonal. In Joe’s view, retribution was due and he would break. Hunter like she had done to Billy. She had cost him his eye, and 2 men were dead.
Joe had a potential interest in Orlando- Danielle. He was quite happy with his 2 subs- Elena and Danielle, though he preferred Danielle. However, he was on mission and would skip the weekend and invite Danielle to dinner midweek. This weekend he planned on breaking Hunter.As he worked his plan, Hunter fell for every moment of it. However, Joe had been lying to her and he felt guilty. Soledad and Kelly were Hunter’s only friends and knew that she was working to bring her son Kevin home to her. Her mother kept calling her regarding responsibilities…and money.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Runyonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Runyon2023-06-23 22:46:522023-06-29 07:34:15Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Stephanie Runyon
Well leave it to me to read a series out of order. Thankfully this author has written this story (and book 2) so well that each can be read as a stand alone and while there is some character overlap, everything makes sense.
Main character, Joe, is an ex-Marine and a Dom. These are the only good things about him in the beginning. I don’t like him. I was more than half way through this book and I still didn’t like him. Joe is angry and his anger is definitely misplaced. However, at about 75% Joe redeems himself and holy moly! The sex and all the good stuff in this story is REALLY good. The heartache and trauma though is really tough and explains the hardness of these characters.
Hunter is the woman in Joe’s sights. According to Joe, she is the reason for all his misery. Hunter is just trying to survive and create a happy healthy place to live for her and her son. But to be honest men suck. And family isn’t much better. The men never live up to her standards, something is always missing. Who knew sexy, grumpy Joe would be it.
The title of this book is perfect. I am glad I did not read this book first as Joe’s character in the beginning was almost a hard no, I almost needed a safe word just for him to go away. Good job Victoria Saccenti!
Looking forward to reading the next story from hot Central Florida and this author!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2023-06-19 07:01:022023-06-19 15:06:31Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Shannon Fowler
I wasn’t sure how Deception would play out but I was wonderfully surprised! Our hero has his eyes set on revenge to satisfy the anger and hatred in gis heart. Unfortunately, it is directed at our heroine! Rather than gloss over the warring emotions and complication of this tale, Saccenti takes the bull by the horns! She deftly navigates complex characters and a narrative that develops quite organically. And rather than focus on only the intense physical chemistry between the main characters, she pays the soul connection its due most beautifully!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Alisa Boomerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAlisa Boomer2023-06-02 20:11:402023-06-05 14:04:25Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Alisa Boomer
Deception is Book One in the Central Florida Stories series. It is a story of a man and a woman brought together under less than desirable circumstances. The storyline was intriguing, captivating, vividly written, and took a turn that I did not expect. The characters are ones that take a bit of warming up to but after learning a bit more of their backstory they become more compelling and lovable. Joe, an ex-marine, is determined to seek revenge on a woman named Hunter who he is convinced caused a teammate to commit combat suicide. Hunter has a reputation for using men, breaking up marriages, and for being easy. When Joe seeks out Hunter to dish out his revenge, he discovers that she is not like that at all. Hunter has gained her reputation when men’s feelings get hurt and they tear her down to seek their revenge against her. When Joe learns this and gets to know Hunter better his feelings for her start to change. Joe also discovers that Hunter is a submissive which is a perfect match for him as a dominant. What started out as revenge has turned into something more and the chemistry between Joe and Hunter sizzles. This book had action, suspense, drama, danger, lies, revenge plots, friends to lovers, and chemistry galore as the author delves into the world of dominants and submissives.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tara Johnson Barneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTara Johnson Barnes2023-06-01 14:14:462023-06-05 13:54:58Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes
Fighting a war is a horrible ordeal but losing a teammate because they lost their own battle is so much worse. Joe knows who is at fault and he’ll make her pay. This story is so good. A twist of the unimaginable. You won’t want to put it down. The romance is wonderfully written.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Merritthttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Merritt2023-05-31 06:29:132023-06-05 13:28:10Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Tonya Merritt
A little of everything can be found in this story. Daniel is a vet working through his issues. He likes a little BDSM with his women. The story has lots going on. I found the characters quite fascinating and exciting. The story took a little longer to get going but once it did, BAM!! It’s a good story if you love romantic suspense with lots of drama.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2023-05-30 06:38:442023-05-30 08:14:16Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Shelly Kittell
This is the first book in a BDSM series by an author that was new to me. It was actually the blurb of the 2nd book in the series that caught my eye, so I decided to read the books in order. They can be read as standalones but I know that the main characters from this book also appear in the second so for me the decision was made to read in the order they were written. I’m really glad that I decided to read this book and not just read book 2 as I really loved Joe and Hunter’s story. At the beginning both characters come across as quite cold and calculating, but as you get to know the real characters as the story progesses, you really see their true qualities shine through. I grew to love both these characters and was really rooting for them to get the HEA they deserved. Being a BDSM story, as you may imagine the sexy times are HOT. The author does a great job of having Dominant Joe bring out the true submissive in Hunter and it really made for some compelling reading. 100% recommend.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-07-31 09:15:502022-08-01 14:43:01Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Karyn Taylor
This is my first read from this author. This book started out a little slow for me, but I will be looking for book 2 to see if her writing style gets better for me. This was a good military romance book, with a little kick of revenge thrown in. Oh, and did I mention the added bonus of the BDSM in the book? Yeah, I think that is what did it for me in the end.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Crystal Jimenezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCrystal Jimenez2022-07-25 18:48:202022-07-26 08:06:27Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Crystal Jimenez
A good first book to a series. The authors descriptive writing and original plot made this story stand out. The characters were likeable and had good development, I did feel like there was slightly forced dialogue in moments but it was very minor and overall I really enjoyed this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ediehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEdie2022-07-20 16:42:452022-07-21 07:06:53Deception (Central Florida Stories Book 1) by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Edie Kelleher
Deception is a story about a Marine named Joe seeking revenge against Hunter because he thinks she caused his friend’s death. As they get to know each other, they realize there is more to each other than meets the eye. This book is a page-turner for sure. It takes a while to warm up to the main characters but I really enjoyed them once I did. There is an excellent rapport between Hunter and Joe. I also really enjoyed the supporting characters. A very enjoyable story for sure.
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This book starts out with the main character seeking revenge but it changes pace as it switches the narrative of the intention. The dynamics of the characters play well into the reader’s hand. This is steamy yet romantic as they get caught up in one another. Great read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Faith Jacksonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFaith Jackson2020-09-03 19:32:512020-09-03 22:24:06Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Faith Jackson
Deception is my first novel by Victoria Saccenti and I truly felt like it was a surprise. But not in a bad way. The story follows Joe on his surprise path for revenge and Hunter on her journey to finding herself.
I wasn’t sure whether the intention was to find Hunter a bit hard to like at first, but if it was the writing did just that! I began to like her more though as I got further into the story and we got to know her a little more.
Joe was a wild card though. Ex-marine, adjusting back to civilian life, he is a unique guy. When he sets his sights on Hunter who knows what will happen!
Can Hunter and Joe be truthful to themselves or is there just too much below the surface? Too much to get passed? You’ll have to read Deception to find out!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kari Williamshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKari Williams2020-09-01 06:55:152020-09-01 07:24:35Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Kari Williams
Deception by Victoria Saccenti is a great enemies to lovers story that will definitely pique your interest. I really enjoyed, right from the start, how you didn’t know much about what was going to happen from the description. It felt like the description was perfect to catch your attention but left the story to speak for itself. I enjoyed the angle the author took with this story, it made it feel different to others books of this type that I have read. I was a little disappointed that it wasn’t as intriguing as I expected from the blurb however the story was overall very good. I was invested in the characters and couldn’t wait to see how things would turn out. This is the first book that I have read by this author and I think she has a strong writing style. The book was well paced and I enjoyed how the characters were built up. This was a great story to read and I will definitely be interested in more work by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2020-08-31 14:21:422020-08-31 14:36:02Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Kerry Baker
Deception by Victoria Saccenti is my first read by this author. I pretty much got lost in the pages and stayed up half the night reading. I couldn’t put it down till I finished. This is about Joe and Hunter. Joe is a marine and is seeking revenge because of a teammate who committed suicide and Hunter is the target. She finds herself drawn to Joe. What does the future look like? Find out what happens next in tbis absolute must read. I look forward to reading more from this author
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2020-08-29 07:04:122020-08-29 13:36:37Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
This was my first book by Victoria Saccenti. Her writing style is a simple layout. She connects all the t’s and dots the i’s. Her plotline moves quickly. She keeps the action going. I did not lose interest in this story. There were twists and turns that kept my interest moving right along with the characters of the book. Her characters are fully developed and intriguing. The characters grow with the plotline. The main character is a Marine. That alone piqued my interest because Marines do everything all the way because failure is not an option.I highly recommend this story to see what the Marine does not to fail.
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Deception by Victoria Saccenti. This is a great story of love, heartbreak, loyalty, and revenge. Its the story of Joe an ex marine who is angry and sad about the suicide of a teammate. He completed suicide after a letter he received from home. Joe is determined to make the writer of the letter pay. One night when he’s in a bar with some friends he meets Hunter and finds out she is the author of the letter. He has a plan in his mind and now he has the opportunity to pull it off. Hunter is strong and intelligent but has had a lot of diversity in her life. When she meets Joe she is drawn to him and doesn’t really want to be. She can’t help herself. What will happen when Joe’s plan of deception is found out by Hunter. Will he get revenge for his fellow solider or will he lost Hunter forever? Does he care if he loses Hunter? Read Deception to find out and be prepared because once you start reading you won’t want to put it down.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2020-08-24 13:12:132020-08-24 13:35:33Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Tausha Treadway
Deception by Victoria Saccenti is a sexy military romance story where revenge is the name of the game. The story is a little different from your norm and I liked that. Joe is a Dominant he has Hunter in his sights and with his sexy good looks he knows just how to reel them in. I enjoyed the story premise and Victoria’s writing style. There were a couple of the characters I could have done without but overall, I liked the MC’s. Truths are revealed but trusts are broken and may never heal. It is an emotionally charged story as past horrors are brought to the present.
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This is a titillating romance. The story is sexy from beginning to end. Joe is a Dominant hell bent on revenge. He has Hunter in his sights and he never misses his mark. Hunter is broken and accepts the miserable life she leads, believing that she deserves it. She never thought that she could heal until she met Joe. He I trod yes her to the world of Don/Sub and she finds a peace that she never knew existed. Karma turns on Joe and he finds himself ensnared in her innocence. The truth will always come out, no matter what. Can these two find a way through the disaster? You need to read and find out.
The scenes between these two are incredibly hot! The story will keep you interested until the end. I loved the depth of the two main characters. This is my first book from this author and it definitely won’t be the last.
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This was a new author to me, but when I read the synopsis, I knew that I needed to read this book. I am so glad that I found her and her books. A Submissive, a Dominant and BDSM this was right in my wheelhouse. Throw in a sexy military man and I couldn’t get this book open fast enough. Joe is seeking out revenge. He is looking for the person that sent his friend and teammate a letter…. Hunter is his target, she finds herself drawn to Joe. The story will pull you in and you won’t be able to put this book down until the very end…. I am looking forward to reading more from Ms. Saccenti.
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“Meanwhile, lean muscled and tall, Joe walked with the elegance of a feline roaming its hunting grounds, a stride the military had drilled and honed. Once, he’d been a leader of men and had expected their obedience. Although he downplayed this aspect of his personality, the angle of his head and the tilt of his shoulders gave him away. While his casual clothes gave a relaxed appearance—his brand-new, perfectly fitting jeans, black pullover, and polished boots spoke of a man who paid attention to detail—even the two-day stubble worked for him. Joe wasn’t done with life yet. He was still hungry.”
“She placed her hand within his large warm fingers, and a new storm of contradicting emotions took her. Excitement, desire, and fear battered her from every direction, and at the center of the vortex, a certainty of peace and safety soothed her. For the briefest of moments, her mangled soul lost its scars. The rough ridges smoothed out. She felt protected and guarded. She wanted to weep and laugh.”
Deception is my first read by Victoria Saccenti. Never having read any of her work before, I really didn’t know what to expect going into this book. I discovered that the author has a very descriptive and ‘visual’ style to her writing- with an attention to detail that really brought his story to life. I loved that part of the book. I really liked the premise, offering something a little different from other books in the same genre. I was really into this story- until the dialogue and interactions between characters. Something about it really put me off a bit. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but it seemed a little forced and/or somewhat disingenuous. There were cheesy moments, and some of the ‘sex-scenes’ were a little awkwardly worded. This did seem to improve as the story progressed and I did enjoy the second half more than the first. This book should have ticked all the boxes for me- but fell a little short. Maybe it was just me, as I have read a few of the other reviews for it and they all seem to have no problems with it- so I think I will revisit this book again in the future and see if I still feel the same way or whether I was just having an off reading day. This book is a game of seduction, with revenge being the end game. But what happens when this spider web of intrigue and deception begins to unravel? What happens when feelings become involved? And what happens when the truth is revealed? You really need to read the story if you want to find out. I really wanted to love this book so much more than I did. But I just couldn’t connect with it the way I’d hoped. Maybe next time.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2020-08-20 23:00:292020-08-21 06:54:12Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Angela Hayes
To say this story starts off with a bang might be a bit too literal. But the author sets the tone from page one and establishes strongly a historical context for our main character and the trappings of his present day life. I was immediately captivated by Joe’s character and anticipated quite a story to unravel beneath his many layers. I wasn’t wrong or disappointed. This book kept me guessing in all the right ways. If you like romantic suspense, with drama and emotion, this book definitely is worthy of picking up immediately.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2020-08-19 22:13:042020-08-19 22:13:04Deception by Victoria Saccenti – Review by Heather Lovelace
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