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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Shea Gilkerson 2/15/24

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Margo must have felt like she was floating – she was so close to really starting to live her dream that she could taste it! As she waited, she was given an offer she wasn’t expected to be able to refuse – but her instincts told her to just keep following her plan and not associate with this unstable man, so she turned it down. Little did she know, the second he had chosen her, her fate had been sealed.

Now she’s been drugged, woke up to unimaginable damages to her hotel room, and is removed from the competition she’d been working so hard for. Margo is forced to rethink her former decision and approaches him about the job offer he’d given. As she begins what she thinks of as just a job to pay off the debt she now owes, the demands her new boss begins to make are getting out of control and she is feeling unsafe. Will she be able to protect herself and make it through the job?

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jade Brunton

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a page-turner. If you’re looking for a story to pull you in, this is the one. I read the last 60% of the book in one sitting. I was a bit worried in the beginning because the main character, Margo, didn’t call to me. However, as the story went on, she had MAJOR character development and it was awesome to follow her growth. This story was unpredictable and was such a roller coaster. The only thing that I wished the story had was a more pronounced timeline, especially towards the end. I loved this story and I will be recommending it to others. I am also going to make sure I read more books from this author.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jules Herbert

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Just WOW! It has been quite a while since I have read a book that has had me so totally consumed in the storyline, I truly could not put this down and when I was forced too my mind was continually going back to the book. I just had to know what was going on. It truly will keep you hooked from start to finish. This author is fairly new to me and I will definitely be reading more! The writing and storyline is detailed and gritty while the characters are a fantastic mix of those you will love and those you will hate!

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars
Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson

Portrait of Deception is the second book in the Southwest Suspense Series and is a Suspense Thriller that will have you turning the pages on the edge of your seat till the end. This is not my first book by this author and I like her style of writing and attention to detail. She packs her stories with action and suspense and plenty of plot twists to keep you guessing till the end. This story is fast paced and full of suspense, violence, betrayal, thugs and so much more. Margo finds herself in a situation in a dark and dangerous world hopefully she can stay alive. If you thought being a photographer wasn’t dangerous then I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I’m already looking forward to reading more from this Author .

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Beverly Finnie

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

So it’s said to never judge a book by its cover. Well the cover of Portrait of Deception is what drew me in. What I didn’t expect was how the contents of the novel played out. It wasn’t at all what I expected. The author wrote a twisted story that sucks the reader in. Bringing the reader into a world of fame, fortune, deception, fear, and dictatorship. Beautifully weaved together to give the reader a story that keeps them turning the page.
Margo thought she made it. However, when a fellow colleague as well as flame deceived her and took it all away she was left with nothing. A career that would take years to salvage, a crazy hotel repair bill, and an offer from a man that she doesn’t feel comfortable taking. Unfortunately she’s left with no choice. The president of Tiranistan had a twisted plan and Margo is the defining piece. He’s twisted, cruel, and gives off bad vibes so when tries to hold Margo captive she has no choice but to run for her life.
Will she get away?
Will that be the end?
Well at that point the stories really taken off and is left to the reader guessing which event will happen next. You can begin to guess the events by the clues the author leaves, it’s the order in which those events happen that keeps the reader on their toes.
If you want a well written book with some twists, turns, and a little bit of romance I suggest you jump right in.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Manda Kelly

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wowza. Talk about plot twists and action packed stories. I didn’t realize this was the 2nd book in a series, but I don’t feel like I missed out on anything by not having read the 1st book. Also, for me, this story did seem to maybe drag on a bit at times, but the action and all the things in the other parts of the story sure made up for it… By the end of the book I was on the edge of my seat and I didn’t want to put it down.
If you love a great suspense romance thriller, you wont wanna miss this one. Kathryn Dodson has absolutely got a new fan, and I cannot wait to read more of her work!!!

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Shadel Ayerbe

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson is a great thriller series

Margo McAllister’s dream is only hours away. As the young photographer travels to Italy to compete for a coveted award, she declines an outrageous offer from a dishonest politician to enhance his reputation with a deft image. Her preparations, however, are dashed when she takes a blackout pill, wakes up to discover her hotel room has been damaged for $40,000, and is kicked out of the competition.Margo, who is suddenly left with no choice but to beg, visits the despot’s mansion in an attempt to make enough money to pay off her obligations and restart her life. She soon learns that the isolated mountain castle is full of secrets and falsehoods, and she thinks there is no way out from the oligarch’s increasingly spooky demands and propositions.

Every page was exciting and I couldn’t wait to see what would happen. The story really brings us into their world. I couldn’t put the book down.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Aranza

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson

4 out of 5 stars

Overall a good book. Sometimes the story was a little slow but I was able to power through. This was my first time reading something from this author and I think I will like to read more. If you are looking for something different to read this is a good choice. Looking forward to read more from this author.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Gripping and gritty story, Portrait of Deception is a fast paced thriller that kept my heart pounding throughout the story. What can truly happen with decisions you make turn out to be a true nightmare ….from being on the top of the world as a famous photographer to being disqualified from an award you deserve and responsible for huge damages to a hotel room….your name being black listed from future work….

Margo McAllister finds this all to true…..that leads to taking up a job as a photographer to a very dangerous dictator. Hidden agendas, danger, secrets and lies all come to light when Margo finds out truly dangerous Andrei Andropov is….when Margo finally has the courage to run….the game becomes cat and mouse as Andrei will stop at nothing to find Margo and make her pay for a past that comes back that she was not aware of……

This is a great story…and had me at the edge of my seat…highly recommended!

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198389590-portrait-of-deception” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1698936232l/198389590._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198389590-portrait-of-deception”>Portrait of Deception</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/36094489.Kathryn_Dodson”>Kathryn Dodson</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6206000700″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
This was a good book with some action. Margo is just trying to get her big break as a photographer. She’s good at what she does and it is her night. Everything goes wrong after she is charged for over $400,000 in damages to her hotel room. Who would do this and why? The twists and turns the story took were sometimes questionable but it was still easy to catch up with.
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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception is a fast paced, action packed, suspense filled thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final pages. The story centers around the character of a photographer named Margo who has been nominated for a prestigious award. If she wins the coveted Butler Prize it will not only help her financially but most of all it will open numerous doors for her and launch her career as a professional photographer. On the day of the award ceremony, Margo awakens in her motel room and discovers that it has been trashed and she must pay the hotel $46,000 in damages. Margo has no recollection of the night before because she blacked out. She was on her way back to her room with a fellow photographer who was also nominated for the prize and vaguely recalls seeing glimpses of faces of people she did not recognize. The rest of the night is a blank and she feels that she must have been drugged. Margo not only has to pay the hotel damages, but the Butler Prize Committee found out about damages to her room, and she is taken out of the running for the prize. Margo is horrified, shocked, and saddened that she now has this reputation and must find a way to salvage what is left of both her career and her reputation. She has no other option but to accept an offer put forth by a tyrannical and sleazy foreign politician to visit his castle and take his portrait for the sum of $100,000. Once there, things take a dark turn for Margo, and she must fight to save her life.

This was a gripping story with an intriguing storyline, well developed characters, and twists and turns that fully immerse you into the story. I immediately felt a connection to Margo because she is smart, feisty, determined, and courageous. As a photographer myself, I loved that she is a photographer and was really drawn into the scenes through the author’s vivid descriptions. I found myself wanting to stand alongside Margo and photograph the magic and beauty of the setting sun in the park, the old part of the city, and the graffiti. I must add that I loved the cover for this book! It captured my attention and had me picking up the book to read and I am so glad that I did.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tausha Treadway

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson. This is a newer author to me and my favorite genre so I wasn’t surprised that I loved this book. Its such a fast paced, mystery and thriller. Its the story of Margo a very talented photographer. Margo is about to win the prized Butler award for her photography so she is on top of the world career wise. When she is offered a job to photograph a politician she refuses because she knows he’s corrupt. The next morning she wakes up to a trashed hotel room with no recollection of how or what happened. The damages amount to 40,000 and she of course does not have that. She ends up being disqualified for the Butler award. She then ends up in a dictator’s castle who is basically a stalker and she feels like she has been imprisoned. Will Margo be able to clear her name and get out of this crazy castle. Finding all kinds of secrets, lies and mysteries within the confines of this castle Margo is beginning to fear for her life. Such a fun fast paced thriller! Can’t wait to read more from this author.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Lisa Helmick

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This woman goes on quite the journey. I enjoyed reading this fast paced story. Never really knowing what would happen next or who I could trust. I like stories that make it difficult for me to figure it out. I always had hope just like Margo does and was not disappointed in the ending. I could easily see myself reading more by this author.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception ended up being far better than I expected. I didn’t really know what it was about when I started reading it, I was just drawn in from the cover art. The book kept me engaged until the very end, and was filled with suspense. Margo’s entire life crumbles in one night. Then the little that remains is torn away from a bad decision. However, going through all the drama that results, she changes her view of life and what is important to her. I was happy with the ending of the book, and look forward to reading more by the author. It looks like this may become a series, so I’m excited to see what is to come next.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tanya Wall, January 2024

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Having recently finished “Portrait of Deception,” the second installment in the Southwest Suspense series, I found the tale of Margo McAllister engaging. In Italy to pursue her photographic aspirations, Margo faces unexpected challenges after rejecting a dubious offer from a corrupt politician. The narrative, though initially stretching the bounds of believability, gradually grew on me. Margo’s journey, marred by a blackout drug and unanticipated consequences, drew me in. Despite some contrived twists, the overall suspenseful atmosphere and Margo’s predicaments managed to capture my interest. While not without flaws, the book ultimately succeeded in holding my attention and curiosity.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Toni Sellers

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the second book in The Southwest Suspense Series, and it definitely did not disappoint. I loved the first book, but this one is fantastic! You will be hooked right from the first page. Very well written and fast paced, with so much going on you are on the edge of your seat. Lots of twists and turns, mystery, suspense, action, drama, deception and a little romance. All the characters are well developed, Margo the main character is strong and wonderful. Absolutely recommend this book and the first one. I can’t wait to see where this series goes.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jessie Hopkins

Though there was a bit of a slow start and multiple times that I wanted to jump through the pages and shake Margo, I got to the end and didn’t want the book to be over.
The traveling throughout was something to be in awe over. Experiencing Margo’s career highlights and how easily things can be taken away while realistically she is just trying to feel closer to the father she never got the chance to know. The family aspect, and lack there of, prior to working on repairing her relationship with her Aunt. Margo learns a lot about herself, her history and limits throughout this book.
There is a lot packed into this book that once you’re done and sit back to think about it, you realize just how much the book covered.

I have not read the first book of the series, but this worked great as a standalone. And I will now be definitely adding the other to my tbr list!

Portrait of Deception (Southwest Suspense Series Book #2) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Angela Hayes

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

4.5 Stars

 

Portrait of Deception is the second book in the Southwest Suspense series by Kathryn Dodson. It is another suspenseful thriller with mystery, tension, danger, secrets & lies, agendas, well-developed interesting characters, action, adventure, and gripping developments.
Margo’s world comes crashing down, and her dreams crumble after she is drugged while in Italy. Her hopes of winning a life-changing competition are completely crushed when she wakes to find her hotel room has been trashed, leaving her with a reparation bill in the many tens-of-thousands- money she just doesn’t have…… AND she’s been ousted from the competition, with nowhere to go. She’s left with no choice but to take on a job she really didn’t want to even consider- one that will see her in close-quarters with a dangerous dictator.
So get set- things are about to take a dangerous turn. Will Margo manage to survive her ordeal? What secrets will she uncover? This story is well-worth the read to find out.
This is definitely my favourite of Ms. Dodson’s books, so far- and I can’t wait to see what she does next.
Happy Reading!

Thank you, Kathryn Dodson!

 

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Paula R Sayers

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Margo is at the top of her game and about to win a prestigious award until one night changes everything. When it seems she has no other options, she takes a job with a dictator of a small country. Margo ends up not knowing who to trust or where to turn. When her friends and family are in danger Margo has to do all she can to try to protect them. This book kept me wanting more and I have added this author to my must read more list.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Julie Johnson

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Do you ever find yourself yelling at the literary characters you are engaging with during a great read? I was hollering “NO!” at Margo pretty much from the very beginning of this story but she just didn’t listen to me!!! Because she didn’t listen to my pleas of “NO!”, “Don’t drink that!”, “Don’t go there!”, Margo ended up in a heap of trouble. Margo is a photographer who is looking at winning a huge award that will make her even more noticeable in the world of photography. One thing leads to another and she finds herself in the castle of a psycho wanna be dictator. All of a sudden, she’s not sure who she can trust and she may have put her trust in a man who could ruin her even more than the dictator. After a daring escape, Margo still finds herself looking over her shoulder, as well as those of her loved ones.

This is a good one!! Lots of action, travel, and a little romance in this, among some major backstabbing and plans of war. Not a dull moment in this read and I had to finish it in one setting!

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by La Toya Lewis

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson is a thriller that follows Margo McAllister. Margo is a photographer who is very close to fulfilling her dreams. When she refuses a job by a corrupt politician, everything goes downhill. Margo decides to take the job because she needs the money and discovers that this politician has a lot of secrets and lies. This was a very suspenseful and engaging story. There were plenty of twists. I enjoyed the character of Margo. She is strong, determined, and tough. She refused to back down and did everything she had to do to get her life back. This was a book that drew me in. There is a very well-told story with a character that you love to root for.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Rebecca Hill

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I had a lot of ups and downs with this book. I really got into the beginning of the story. Then the book became almost unbelievable, so I had to suspend reality a little bit, like I would do with a movie. Then the book picked up so much that I could not put it down! It was so good through the end of the book. The main character is Margo McAllister who is a world famous photographer poised on the edge of receiving the accolades she’s always dreamed of. What she did not ever imagine was her life completely tanking and her life being in danger. She can’t see any other options for herself except to take the lucrative offer from a man who gives her the creeps. However, once she’s there, she’s stuck like a fly on a spiderweb. She must find a way home and escape without putting any loved ones at risk. Will she find a way out of the danger she’s in? You’ll definitely want to read this book to find out!

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I was hooked from start to finish with this fast paced and action-packed story. Margo, a photographer on the brink of fame is in Italy competing for a prestigious award. She is approached by a corrupt politician who wants her to devise a clever portrait to improve his reputation, but despite the large sum of money offered she refuses. Margo then wakes up in her hotel room, with no memory, having been slipped a blackout drug. Somehow, she has amassed $40,000 worth of damages to her hotel room and is then expelled from the contest. Left with no choice Margo is forced to go to the despot’s personal estate and ask for his help. Her plan is to earn enough money to cover her debts and then get back to her life. However, whilst at his remote castle in the mountains she discovers many of his secrets and lies, but increasingly fears the oligarch’s creepy propositions and demands will put her in further danger. I was gripped by this gritty thriller, and I literally could not put the book down. The plot twists and turns kept me guessing as to the outcome of the story. The descriptive narrative brought the setting vividly to life, making me feel immersed in the storyline. I loved Margo as the main character, likeable and relatable as well as being a tough, independent women.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Bobbi Wagner

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this suspenseful story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoy her attention to details to make her twists and turns pop. Her writing skills are such that her story has a realistic feel that makes the story easy to read. This is a well written story about Margo. A drug gets put in her drink that makes her blackout but she wakes up to thousands of dollars in damages. She ends up at an estate where she hopes that she can earn some money to pay for the damages but she gets more than what she bargained for. What she finds is secrets and lies and no way out. What happens to Margo is something you don’t want to miss. She is a great character that is strong and determined. She is my favorite of the story and made the story for me. I really enjoyed this fast paced, hard to put down, engaging story. I highly recommend this story.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson- Reviewed by Stephanie Dulac

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception( A southwest suspense novel) is the first novel that i have read by this author. Portrait of Deception is a suspense read. I seen the cover of this book and i sucked me in i knew i wanted to read this book. I love suspense books but sometimes they can get predictable and i was engrossed with this read and once she was in the castle i could not put this book down. I loved Margo and even though her life didn’t go as planned and almost shattered her she still moved forward. I highly recommend this book if you are into suspense books then this novel is for you. I look forward to read more books by this author. Thank you to thus Author for another wonderful read.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Baker

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is a brilliant follow up to the first in the series and I was pulled in right from the start. This is a fast paced story that really captures your attention. So much seems to be going on and there are so many twists and turns that I never quite knew how the story would turn out.
I loved getting to know the characters in this book. Each seemed to have their part to play and I wanted to know more about how they would impact storyline. This author has the perfect writing style for this kind of book and It drew me in with ease. This is a great book and I am looking forward to the next in the series.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jenni Bishop

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Portrait of Deception is the second gripping book in the Southwest Suspense series. I really enjoyed reading the first book and looked forward to reading more from this author and I wasn’t disappointed.
As with the first book this women’s fiction tale will have your heart pumping with just the right amount of darkness, danger, high drama, suspense and tension palpable enough to keep you on the edge of your seat and glued to the pages.
The story is fast-paced, full of action and the engrossing storylines have mystery and lots of grit and sometimes disturbing events. There are dictators, hidden agendas, betrayals, grudges, questionable behaviours and so much more. It is full of violence, dangerous thugs and thrilling twists and turns that kept me guessing.
The characters are complex, well developed and well written. Let me tell you there are characters that you will love to hate in this book.
Margo finds herself on a twisted trail right into the hands of the shady, dark and dangerous world where she can hopefully remain alive. Being a photographer has never been this deadly.
This twist tale was hard to put down because I had to know what was going to happen next.
I eagerly look forward to reading more from this author.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Shelly Kittell

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story. The mystery and suspense had me straight off from the beginning. She is a strong character that wanted to be like her father was. Unfortunately, the stalker/crazy found her. I found the writing to be very well done. It was intriguing and I didn’t want to put the book down. This is one of those books that is very exciting. The author did very well with details about Italy. Thanks for writing this. So enjoyable. I definitely recommend.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Carr

Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel)Portrait of Deception by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an amazing gripping thriller of a read. I was hooked from the first page. The authors story telling was amazing and there are so many twist and turns than I never saw anything coming that happened which made the story even more enjoyable for me. I love Margo’s character. She is a very strong determined woman and even though she hit rock bottom she fought to not stay there. There are a lot of people around her who are bad for her and as she starts to realise this and get rid of them we see her progressing into an even stronger person.

Margo was on the brink of having everything her heart desires. She was a talented photographer and now that was going to be recognised when she wins the Butler Prize. Along with everyone knowing her name she would get praise and love as well as it opening doors to plenty of jobs. She felt her life was all set on the right track. She even got a job offer to photograph a politician. After finding out she falls in love with her subject he wants her to photograph him and is determined to make her is. So when she refuses the job he wasn’t going to that lying down.
After leaving the party with someone she trusts what happens next changes her life.
She passes out and wakes the next morning to her hotel room completely trashed and no idea how it happened. Add to that the fact she has to pay for damages and because of this display of bad behaviour she loses her award and all the job opportunities offer to her. In the space of a few hours she has lost everything and doesn’t know where to turn. She does however still have the offer from the politician, that 1 job could solve her problems and get her life back on track but can she survive 2 weeks with the bullying man.
What awaits in at his private castle? Will she be safe or is her gut instinct to stay clear of him right?

This was a thrilling read and I enjoyed every minute of it.

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Portrait of Deception (A Southwest Suspense Novel) by Kathryn Dodson

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Genre – Suspense Thriller
Page Count – 206
Margo McAllister is mere hours from her dream. In Italy to compete for a prestigious award, the young photographer turns down a corrupt politician who offers her an insane sum to polish his reputation with a clever portrait. But her plans shatter when she’s slipped a blackout drug, awakens to $40,000 in damages to her hotel room, and is expelled from the contest.
Suddenly a beggar with no options, Margo travels to the despot’s personal estate to earn enough money to cover her debts and get her life back on track. She quickly discovers the remote mountain castle is crawling with secrets and lies, and she fears the oligarch’s increasingly creepy propositions and rough demands leave no way out.
Portrait of Deception is the dark and gritty thriller in the Southwest Suspense Series. If you like tough females, relentless action, and hints of steam, then you’ll love Kathryn Dodson’s twisted adventure.

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Kathryn Dodson grew up writing and riding horses in far West Texas. She graduated from SMU in English/Creative Writing and went on to get an MBA from Thunderbird and a PhD from Clemson. Now she spends her days writing about women who become their own heroes.

She has worked on both sides of the US/Mexico border and has held jobs with governments, chambers of commerce, and other businesses. Kathryn loves to travel and has visited 30 countries and 44 states. This inspires her novels about interesting women in fascinating places.

Originally from Texas, Kathryn had the good fortune to live in Spain, Mexico, Tanzania, and several U.S. states, and the good sense to end up in Carlsbad, California. She loves travel, fiery food, hanging out with the neighbors in the front yard on Friday evenings, and reading.

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