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Amanda McKinney is the Amazon Charts bestselling and multi-award-winning author of more than thirty romance and thriller novels. Her books have received over fifteen literary awards and nominations, including the prestigious Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence, and have been included in lists such as POPSUGAR's 12 Best Romance Books, and featured on the Today Show.


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Amanda, I received my signed copy. Thank you so much. I totally forgot I entered the drawing. I am planning to get lost in the book this long weekend coming up. So excited! What's next in the works for you?
Amanda McKinney Hi Janice!! Congratulations on winning a signed copy! I so hope you enjoy Buried Deception and that it delivers the page-turning escape you're looking…moreHi Janice!! Congratulations on winning a signed copy! I so hope you enjoy Buried Deception and that it delivers the page-turning escape you're looking for. As for what's next: I recently finished the second book in the series, Trail of Deception - oh my God I can't wait to release that one into the wild! Early 2023, I believe! :)(less)
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Amanda McKinney Well, between writing and raising my babies, I only have a few fleeting moments a day to (attempt) to read, but, I just purchased Nora Roberts new boo…moreWell, between writing and raising my babies, I only have a few fleeting moments a day to (attempt) to read, but, I just purchased Nora Roberts new book, Come Sundown. It's great so far! And, I can't wait for the next book in Laura Griffin's Tracer Series, Touch of Red. I love that series! I also plan to read one of Karin Slaughters books this summer. I haven't read any of her books yet and apparently they're pretty darn good.(less)
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🌟 GIVEAWAY!! 🌟 In celebration of my next romantic suspense release, THE VIPER, I am giving away the iconic monogrammed LOUIS VUITTON tote! (Don’t tell my husband 😬). All you have to do is show this post some love by commenting with a 👜, then click the link and enter to win! (Bonus points for sharing the post!!) One winner will be chosen randomly in OCT 31 👻. I’ll announce via social media and on m Read more of this blog post »
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“He’s good at that. Listening when he should, speaking when he should. A rare quality in a man.”
― Amanda McKinney, A Marriage of Lies
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“When you can’t control what’s happening, you control how you respond.”
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“…she wanted to peel back the layers—the many, many layers—that made up Eli Archer. Remove those bricks one by one until the real Eli bared his soul to her. She had a feeling the real Eli was much different than the man sitting next to her. That maybe he’d forgotten who that man was.”
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