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Deceived
Fashion designer Janelle Avery was attracted to sexy hotel owner Aidan Clark from the moment they met. But since she’s dating one of Aidan’s employees, she has no intention of acting on that attraction.
Aidan Clark wants Janelle Avery. She’s dating a jerk, and she should belong to him. He has too much honor to try to steal another man’s woman. But when he finds out that Janelle and Jerome have an open relationship, her can’t resist the chance to make her his, even if it is for only one night.
Aidan Clark wants Janelle Avery. She’s dating a jerk, and she should belong to him. He has too much honor to try to steal another man’s woman. But when he finds out that Janelle and Jerome have an open relationship, her can’t resist the chance to make her his, even if it is for only one night.
97 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 9, 2013
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January 3, 2016
2016:
Reread through a weird twist. Finished it this time. And my sentiments remain the same. This was utter rubbish. It was so bad it was painful. The Native American grandmother "good hair" cliché was especially disgusting.
Having read a few books by this author, I must say that a couple are good but the rest are embarrassingly horrendous. They evoke the same disgust with IRR and make me want to take a very long break from the genre. King's writing is so formulaic, trite, and amateurish. So yeah, really bad taste in my mouth after this and a determination to find a new genre.
More on this book itself: gawd, this protagonist is weak and excuses all manner of ills in men. Marrying and loving her pseudo rapist is not romantic. Being formerly involved with a man who isn't involved with her and calls her his "greatest asset" evinces a total lack of self esteem and does endear me to her character. I am so tired of stupid women in romance books, lightning quick "I love you's", and poor development, all telling no showing, and cardboard fantasy heroes.
Finding good romance books --especially IRR -- has become akin to finding a needle in a haystack. It's tiresome.
2013:
Shit.
DNF @ 52%.
Massive amount of skimming.
It's official. I am completely done with this genre.
Reread through a weird twist. Finished it this time. And my sentiments remain the same. This was utter rubbish. It was so bad it was painful. The Native American grandmother "good hair" cliché was especially disgusting.
Having read a few books by this author, I must say that a couple are good but the rest are embarrassingly horrendous. They evoke the same disgust with IRR and make me want to take a very long break from the genre. King's writing is so formulaic, trite, and amateurish. So yeah, really bad taste in my mouth after this and a determination to find a new genre.
More on this book itself: gawd, this protagonist is weak and excuses all manner of ills in men. Marrying and loving her pseudo rapist is not romantic. Being formerly involved with a man who isn't involved with her and calls her his "greatest asset" evinces a total lack of self esteem and does endear me to her character. I am so tired of stupid women in romance books, lightning quick "I love you's", and poor development, all telling no showing, and cardboard fantasy heroes.
Finding good romance books --especially IRR -- has become akin to finding a needle in a haystack. It's tiresome.
2013:
Shit.
DNF @ 52%.
Massive amount of skimming.
It's official. I am completely done with this genre.
April 16, 2013
I am a fan of Thayer Kings's books and like the others this one did not disappoint me. Deceived was an excellent love story between Aiden and Janelle. Aiden and Janelle were very attracted to one another but the problem was Janelle was already taken. Aiden was so taken by Janelle and determined to be with her that he did something he never though he would do. If you are looking for a nice easy read with a great romantic love story then this is the book for you. Nice job Thayer!!
December 20, 2019
Loved how their relationship evolved
They began their relationship with an undeniable attraction as well as a deception. I loved how their love and trust in one another evolved into a forever love and solid marriage. When they come together, the heat factor is as off the charts! This was one that I could not put down until reached the HEA!
They began their relationship with an undeniable attraction as well as a deception. I loved how their love and trust in one another evolved into a forever love and solid marriage. When they come together, the heat factor is as off the charts! This was one that I could not put down until reached the HEA!
July 13, 2020
🧁🧁🧁🧁
Thayer King writes great characters and the storylines are always interesting. I loved the complex characters in this story and the plot was interesting. The only reason for 4 stars is the pacing of the story it felt like this story could’ve ended a lot sooner than it did. Other than that I enjoyed it.
Thayer King writes great characters and the storylines are always interesting. I loved the complex characters in this story and the plot was interesting. The only reason for 4 stars is the pacing of the story it felt like this story could’ve ended a lot sooner than it did. Other than that I enjoyed it.
October 11, 2023
Would I Lie to You, Baby?
Charles and Eddie’s song resonates as I review another masterpiece from Thayer King. Method to the madness, this indecent proposal shocks and stimulates. Clutching my pearls, for sure!
Charles and Eddie’s song resonates as I review another masterpiece from Thayer King. Method to the madness, this indecent proposal shocks and stimulates. Clutching my pearls, for sure!
November 9, 2018
Different
It was a nice change. I enjoyed it very much. Would like to see their life now. Adian, Janelle loved.
It was a nice change. I enjoyed it very much. Would like to see their life now. Adian, Janelle loved.
October 26, 2020
Good
Another good read. Excellent storytelling with good characterization, the pages turned themselves. Love this author's work and will be disappointed when I've read all her work.
Another good read. Excellent storytelling with good characterization, the pages turned themselves. Love this author's work and will be disappointed when I've read all her work.
February 23, 2017
Great
Great storyline! This was different and very quick to read. I enjoyed all the characters and I'm very interested in the snippet of the second book at the end. This is worth the read.
Great storyline! This was different and very quick to read. I enjoyed all the characters and I'm very interested in the snippet of the second book at the end. This is worth the read.
July 22, 2016
I have read everything by Ms. King, I usually love her stories and make my husband act out some of the more gallant scenes (He has to rub lotion on my feet at night, I got that from "The matchmaker").
But, I didn't care for this book. I thought that the whole thing was to forced. The set-up, the scenes, the relationship.
I really feel like Ms. King could do better. I will continue reading her books, cause I know that she will do better than this.
But, I didn't care for this book. I thought that the whole thing was to forced. The set-up, the scenes, the relationship.
I really feel like Ms. King could do better. I will continue reading her books, cause I know that she will do better than this.
June 9, 2013
I enjoyed this story. Aiden and Janelle had really strong chemistry. My only gripe would be that the book felt rushed at the end. Instead of developing the story it felt like we were told some stuff happened along the way, the end. The basis of the story was really good though. If you enjoy erotic IR romance buy this one.
April 20, 2015
What happened
Terrible. I can usually count on this author for some good reading some of her stuff is in my personal top ten. This was not ok like maybe she let a cousin or friend write if for her or she wanted to punk her fans. I gots no spoilers because I had to do a mind delete. I got nothing, nothing I say!!!!
Terrible. I can usually count on this author for some good reading some of her stuff is in my personal top ten. This was not ok like maybe she let a cousin or friend write if for her or she wanted to punk her fans. I gots no spoilers because I had to do a mind delete. I got nothing, nothing I say!!!!
May 25, 2016
Excellent
This was quite an interesting story. Loved Aidan and Janelle. I felt sort of sorry for Jerome, such desperation to get a promotion. Some people don't know how to achieve without manipulation. Great author
This was quite an interesting story. Loved Aidan and Janelle. I felt sort of sorry for Jerome, such desperation to get a promotion. Some people don't know how to achieve without manipulation. Great author
August 11, 2015
It just gets better.....Absolutely loved this story!!!
Janelle thought she had a good man in Jerome but he deceived her BIG time and by doing so handled her over to an even BETTER man!!!!
Janelle thought she had a good man in Jerome but he deceived her BIG time and by doing so handled her over to an even BETTER man!!!!
August 20, 2015
Hot but again, totally cardboard characters. And I thinking her heroes have serious sex addiction issues. I mean, dang.
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