Illusions

by Katherine Stone

It didn’t matter to Victor Kincaid which twin son he kept and which one he gave away. But it mattered very much to the tiny infant who was left near the altar of the church in the middle of that cold and moonless November night . . . Chase Carlton has been alone all his life. Yes, there have been women, many women, with whom he has shared the smoldering passion that comes from the dark danger that lies deep within him. But he has never known love, and with every case, every solitary journey into the unspeakably evil minds of the killers he pursues, his heart becomes ever colder. When he makes the stunning discovery that he has a twin who may have been murdered by his wife, he sets out to entrap the murderess, never imagining that it will be he who becomes entrapped, enchanted, by the most daring illusion of all . . .In the beginning, Jillian’s marriage to celebrated filmmaker Victor Kincaid was picture perfect. But over time everything changed. And on a fateful night he is lost at sea, presumed dead in a sailing accident. Then the news comes that he has miraculously survived. The man who returns to her looks like the husband who was lost, but there is something very different about him, and she finds herself falling in love again. But there is such danger for her heart with this man . . . and there’s another danger, a lethal one, a psychopath who chooses as his victims women who look like her. Praise for the novels of Katherine “Katherine Stone never fails to touch the heart. Her books brim with glowing warmth and satisfying emotion. She delivers richly textured tales of the search for a true bond and renews the reader’s sense of the healing power of love.” — Jayne Ann Krentz Katherine Stone's "high quality romance ranks right up there with Nora Roberts." — Booklist “Remarkably romantic and thoroughly enchanting.” — Rendezvous on Pearl Moon “The Stone magic makes these books such a pleasure to read and share.” — Rendezvous Katherine Stone writes “in the vein of Danielle Steel and Sandra Brown.” — Library Journal “A hauntingly beautiful story set against the splendor of California’s Napa Valley. An intriguing, multilayered tale filled with such deep emotions and vivid descriptions that it’s nearly impossible to put down.” — Rendezvous on Bed of Roses “Heart-tugging contemporary . . . few romance fans will remain unmoved.” — Publishers Weekly on Thief of Hearts “Poignant . . . Cass is an intrepid heroine, but it is Chase who wins our hearts when he refuses to allow Cass’s seeming betrayal to stop him from protecting his beloved.” — Midwest Book Review on Bed of Roses “Fairytale elements mix with those of a present day romance for . . . thoroughly enjoyable results.” — Kirkus Reviews on Rainbows “Sweeping drama . . . Her most emotionally charged and intricate story of love yet.” — Romantic Times on Imagine Love “Alluring . . . Fascinating . . . Each page brings a new adventure, every plot twist another question begging to be answered.” — Rendezvous on Imagine LoveKatherine Stone is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including ROOMMATES, PEARL MOON, LOVE SONGS, HAPPY ENDINGS, and THIEF OF HEARTS. Her books are sold worldwide and have been translated into twenty languages. A physician who now writes full time, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, physician-novelist Jack Chase (CRY CHAOS, MORTALITY RATE, FATAL ANALYSIS, THE MAGRUDER TRANSPLANT).

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Adult Fiction

278 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

Katherine Stone is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-two novels, including her new Christmas novel, SLEIGH BELLS RING.

Katherine's books have been translated into twenty languages and are sold worldwide. A physician who now writes full-time, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, physician and novelist Jack Chase (Fatal Analysis, Mortality Rate, The Magruder Transplant.

Katherine's website is www.katherinestone.com.

Jack's website is www.medicalthriller.com.

Reviews

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little hard to read

This book jumped into scenes that were confusing and it took quite a while for me to figure out who was who and what was really happening. The plot was interesting and it had a good ending, just not a great read.

[Viola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Rich, hearty and robust tale of loneliness, murder, romance, skillful deception and hope. Wonderful author has put together a tale that makes me want to read all her writings.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Masterpiece

So well titled for the main storyline as well as
The supporting! I was pulled in from the beginning until the very end!

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. I had most of the ending figured out, but the author still surprised me. I really enjoyed the main characters as well as the secondary characters. I would definitely recommend this to people who love romantic suspense.

[Lesley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome book! A real page-turner with a very satisfying end.

[Wendy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had a good premise but fell short.

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little sappy sometimes but still a good read. Went back and forth a couple of times on whodunit! So far I enjoy Katherine Stone.

[Lois · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting story. Even when I thought I had it figured out, Ms. Stone led me to believe that I was wrong. Constant twists and turns well worth the read!

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