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Deceit & Desire
When a savvy businesswoman returns to her family ranch in Montana, she’s forced to face her first love and a decade-old murder investigation. With her legacy on the line, a dangerous game of deception unfolds—one that could cost her everything, including her life.
Zoe
Coming home is never simple—especially when Roman York is involved. I left Blackwell, Montana, and the heartbreak that came with it, for a high-powered career in Miami. But when my father collapses and Twisted Creek Ranch teeters on the brink of disaster, I’m dragged back into Roman’s orbit.
The last time we saw each other, I broke both our hearts. Now, he’s cornered me into a fake engagement, claiming it’s the only way to protect the ranch and dodge the sheriff’s sudden interest in a decade-old tragedy. Playing along is risky, but Roman doesn’t do halfway measures. He’s not just trying to save the ranch—he’s trying to save me.
And that might be the most dangerous risk of all.
Roman
The second Zoe Brandt steps off the plane, I know I’m in over my head. She’s still infuriating, gorgeous, and impossible to ignore—but this time, the stakes are higher than ever.
The sheriff is reopening a murder investigation, predators are circling the ranch, and Zoe’s family legacy hangs by a thread. My solution? A fake engagement to keep the wolves at bay. But Zoe isn’t one to play it safe. She ups the ante with a marriage of convenience—and she has no idea how real it feels to me.
We’re tangled in secrets and lies, the past snapping at our heels, and danger lurks around every corner. I’d marry her for real in a heartbeat—if we can clear our names, save the ranch, and survive long enough to make it down the aisle.
With the intrigue of Gone Girl, the high-stakes drama of Yellowstone, and the heartwarming romance of Sweet Home Alabama, Deceit & Desire delivers a gripping tale of secrets, love, and survival that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
Scroll up and grab your copy of Deceit & Desire today to dive into a gripping tale of secrets, danger, and second-chance romance!
Zoe
Coming home is never simple—especially when Roman York is involved. I left Blackwell, Montana, and the heartbreak that came with it, for a high-powered career in Miami. But when my father collapses and Twisted Creek Ranch teeters on the brink of disaster, I’m dragged back into Roman’s orbit.
The last time we saw each other, I broke both our hearts. Now, he’s cornered me into a fake engagement, claiming it’s the only way to protect the ranch and dodge the sheriff’s sudden interest in a decade-old tragedy. Playing along is risky, but Roman doesn’t do halfway measures. He’s not just trying to save the ranch—he’s trying to save me.
And that might be the most dangerous risk of all.
Roman
The second Zoe Brandt steps off the plane, I know I’m in over my head. She’s still infuriating, gorgeous, and impossible to ignore—but this time, the stakes are higher than ever.
The sheriff is reopening a murder investigation, predators are circling the ranch, and Zoe’s family legacy hangs by a thread. My solution? A fake engagement to keep the wolves at bay. But Zoe isn’t one to play it safe. She ups the ante with a marriage of convenience—and she has no idea how real it feels to me.
We’re tangled in secrets and lies, the past snapping at our heels, and danger lurks around every corner. I’d marry her for real in a heartbeat—if we can clear our names, save the ranch, and survive long enough to make it down the aisle.
With the intrigue of Gone Girl, the high-stakes drama of Yellowstone, and the heartwarming romance of Sweet Home Alabama, Deceit & Desire delivers a gripping tale of secrets, love, and survival that will keep you hooked until the very last page.
Scroll up and grab your copy of Deceit & Desire today to dive into a gripping tale of secrets, danger, and second-chance romance!
418 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 2, 2024
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May 28, 2025
Roman and Zoe
August 29, 2025
Extremely fast paced, hot, and mostly satisfying.
January 12, 2025
Slow start, but once I got a few chapters in, I really enjoyed it! Cowboy romance with mystery and a little bit of spice. Check trigger warnings, but I didn’t find it to be anything particularly TOO heavy. If you enjoy watching Yellowstone, you will enjoy this book!
December 14, 2024
LOVE IT!
I absolutely love this book. I love Zoe's passion, she is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Her spirit is fierce! Roman is a tall glass of let me drink some of that! His love for Zoe is present throughout the book even when he is mad at her. He knows just what to say to get to Zoe in the best ways. I'll be honest I'm a little sad for Missy though. The story was addicting, I couldn't put it down. The things Zoe has to endure with her father, and being back in her Hometown tugs on your heart strings.. I can't wait to read about Rick!
I absolutely love this book. I love Zoe's passion, she is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. Her spirit is fierce! Roman is a tall glass of let me drink some of that! His love for Zoe is present throughout the book even when he is mad at her. He knows just what to say to get to Zoe in the best ways. I'll be honest I'm a little sad for Missy though. The story was addicting, I couldn't put it down. The things Zoe has to endure with her father, and being back in her Hometown tugs on your heart strings.. I can't wait to read about Rick!
July 20, 2025
Lovers of the Yellowstone TV series will absolutely love and devour this! I did 😆😻
Zoe comes home to Montanna after a call from Roman about her father's declining health.
What she doesn't expect is a traumatic event that she ran from to come to light, a whole decade later, as her and Roman are now number one suspects.
What she also doesn't expect is her feelings for Roman the boy she left broken hearted, to resurface for Roman, who is now all MAN. Zoe is tough, but under that tough exterior, is a little girl who just loves her dad wholeheartedly and would do anything to not only save him, but his much loved Ranch
5 ⭐️ 4🌶 5📝
Zoe comes home to Montanna after a call from Roman about her father's declining health.
What she doesn't expect is a traumatic event that she ran from to come to light, a whole decade later, as her and Roman are now number one suspects.
What she also doesn't expect is her feelings for Roman the boy she left broken hearted, to resurface for Roman, who is now all MAN. Zoe is tough, but under that tough exterior, is a little girl who just loves her dad wholeheartedly and would do anything to not only save him, but his much loved Ranch
5 ⭐️ 4🌶 5📝
February 8, 2025
Amazing story
I think the Author did a great job of getting you into the lives of the characters and their story! You will be drawn into this story and the intriguing mystery between the two characters involved. It's one of those hard to put down books. Hope you enjoy it too! Looking forward to reading more from this Author!
I think the Author did a great job of getting you into the lives of the characters and their story! You will be drawn into this story and the intriguing mystery between the two characters involved. It's one of those hard to put down books. Hope you enjoy it too! Looking forward to reading more from this Author!
Did Not Finish
September 22, 2025DNF @ 50%
You lost me when they went from absolutely hating each other to being married and madly in love in the span of literally one day but my final straw was when he have her step by step instructions for how to heat up garlic bread in the oven
You lost me when they went from absolutely hating each other to being married and madly in love in the span of literally one day but my final straw was when he have her step by step instructions for how to heat up garlic bread in the oven
December 28, 2025
Cute little cowboy romance with a little bit of mystery
September 4, 2026
This is definitely a must read. This series is awesome.
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