Degrees of Deception

by Kimberly Thacker Webb

Jackie Jones is a wealthy but naive college student from Texas who knows there are two things her mother expects her to obtain at Karrington University: a degree and a husband. Influenced by her row house roommate and caught up in the racy Washington, D.C, lifestyle, Jackie spends nearly all her allowance in one afternoon on a frivolous shopping spree.

Fearful to ask her parents for more money, Jackie decides to follow through on an offer for what she thinks is a quick, one-time sales job to recoup the funds. She has no idea that her choice is about to land her in the hands of Nita Lockheart, the ruthless head of a coke party empire.

Trapped in a battle between her conscience and her desperate need for cash, Jackie finally gives in to temptation and begins hosting secret cocaine parties in her home. With her life quickly unraveling, she must do everything she can to retain her scholarship, end a dangerous and intoxicating love triangle, and reclaim her life. After more than two years of being beaten, traumatized, and manipulated, Jackie finally finds the courage to confront Nita.

In this suspenseful tale, a college student must face the consequences of a bad choice that will leave her wondering if there is any way to find the redemption she so badly needs.

308 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 2013

About the author

Kimberly Thacker Webb, a native of Dallas, Texas is a graduate of Howard University and Texas Wesleyan School of Law. In addition to developing a successful corporate career, Kimberly has also become an accomplished author and a powerful speaker who leaves an indelible mark on all those who come in contact with her.

Degrees of Deception is Kimberly’s debut novel and series; however she is not a newcomer to the writing scene. She published her first non-fiction book entitled The Making of the Joyful Mother as well as being a contributing writer for the Dallas Morning News and StreamingFaith.com.

Kimberly and her husband, reside in the Dallas area with their two children.

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun read with some good twists and turns along the way. Many of the decisions made by the main character, Jackie, had me talking to the book as one might to a movie screen when poor decisions are being mad. Still, Webb (the author) makes Jackie’s journey to maturity realistic in so many ways.

[Di'Jon Winston · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️

[Tamiko Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Powerful Storytelling

Amazing read. It will have you up all night trying to finish. You can visualize each character and scene. Reading time well spent.

[KAREN Y · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book!!