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Crossed #2

Double Crossed

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She returns home with secrets.
He’s determined to help her move past them.
But not all secrets are meant to be told.

Devastated, Annabelle Waters returns to her hometown and the skeletal remains of her burnt childhood home. As she takes care of her surviving parents, the new farm duties she’s tasked with and her studies for a nursing exam, begin piling up. With her life thrown into a spinner, Annabelle doesn’t notice when the commitments she’s made back in San Francisco, begin to haunt her.

Excited to have Annabelle back home, Derek Fields pulls all the stops to convince his next-door neighbour, the girl he’d last seen as a kid, to stay for longer than a month. His best friend’s scrubby little sister has grown into a woman who fills his dreams and his offer to share his home, comes at the perfect time.

The moment their paths cross, neither realizes that their friendship draws attention from all the wrong people, and results in consequences they’re not ready to face. Annabelle and Eric are about to be tested by a man who’s had a plan for Annabelle Waters for much longer than she’s known him because sooner or later, all secrets come out.

Join the Annabelle and Eric as the couple rekindles a friendship and starts a scorching romance while fighting through secrets that should stay buried, forever.

This novel is intended for mature audiences only. Double Crossed is Book 3 in the Crossed Series.

244 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 15, 2014

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Lacey Silks

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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Silks writes seat-gripping romantic suspense with heat and spice. She’s married to most of her characters and tortures her husband with quirky book roles. Lacey’s two kids and her dog Kygo fill her time with homework questions and sweet licks all over her face (the dog not the kids).

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Profile Image for Kim.
1,079 reviews33 followers
December 13, 2014
Who would have thought that a shy country girl like Annabelle Waters could end up in a big city like San Fransisco and get in a heap of trouble. When a tragedy strike at home and Annabella has to return home before her last nursing exam needed for graduate will the trouble follow her home ? She knows that when she leaves she will have to eventually return to take her exam but will she want to go back after being home and feeling safe for once in a long time. Derek Fields tries to make Annabelle feel comfortable when she arrives home. The Water and Field families have looked out for each other since day one....but will Derek be able to look after Annabelle when she would tell him her dark secret....even thought Derek has a dark secret he is also keeping from everyone too.

But there comes a time when they both reveal to each other there secrets and Derek knows he has to protect Annabelle and keep her safe from hers.....but when she returned to San Fransisco can he protect her or will everything start to go down hill from there. Even after Annabelle finds out she has a half sister in Missy and her best friend Blake which is Derek's brother is in love with Missy there are still dark circumstances in all of there lives.

Can Emma help Derek keep Annabelle from reliving her childhood night mare, will Missy find out the truth behind her fathers actions, will Blake save them all ??

The twists and turns in this sequel will have your heart racing and mind whirling that you will not put it down till then end.....I laughed at the pigs (Bacon), I screamed at the secrets not being told and I cried with them all !! All I can say is it is FANTASTIC writing !!
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8,336 reviews39 followers
December 26, 2015
evil continues to stalk the Waters family even after heir main Emmy has died. his 2 sons continue to attack..causing their half sister to industry when we sees her husband murdered by them. she sacks and kills terrible murderer but is left devastated and emotionally damaged.
1,891 reviews6 followers
September 28, 2017
This book was SO good. It is filled with intrigue, angst, a beautiful love between Derek and Annabelle and tragedy. Your emotions take a beating in parts of this book but there is also healing. Loved it.
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Author 25 books76 followers
August 23, 2017
OMG SOOOOO GOOD. this story is fantastic! warning_ the last chapter had me crying on the treadmill at the gym!
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In boxed set - "Crossed Series Box Set"
Profile Image for Lisa.
170 reviews4 followers
December 10, 2014
I received an ARC for my honest review.

I love Lacey's books, and this one was no exception (even if I did shed a few tears towards the end). Double Crossed is the second book in the Crossed Series and the story of Annabelle Walters and Derek Fields. If you haven't read the first novel in the series (you should), Annabelle and Derek knew each other as kids growing up in Ogden, as there families were close and Derek was good friends with Annabelle's brother Eric.

Annabelle has been distant from her family since she's been living in San Francisco and going to school. Eric feels something is not right and send Derek to check up and her. Once in in San Francisco, Derek cannot take his eyes off of Annabelle, she's not the same little girl she was when he left, she's now a beautiful woman, one he desperately wants.

Due to the fire at her parents home and the injuries they sustained, she takes a leave from school and heads home to help out. While staying at the Fields' house, she runs into a naked Derek in the bathroom. Annabelle couldn't deny the instant attraction, and her body never reacted to a man that way until now.

Derek knows that Annabelle is hiding something and he wants her to know that he'll protect her no matter what it is. He feels they are soul mates, yet she tells him "men aren't suppose to make a woman feel as wonderful as you're making me feel. They're meant to take what they want, when they want it." Because that's truly what she believes and part of the secret she's hiding.

Annabelle's desire to be with Derek and him with her, help her find the courage to tell him about the secrets she's been hiding from her family. With Derek's help and love and the support and help of her family, Annabelle finally tries to break free from her secret past, as past that's not willing to let her go that easily without getting what he wants. Lives will be forever changed....Have tissues ready towards the end of the book.

I'm looking forward to reading the next book in this series!
Profile Image for Trisha.
78 reviews10 followers
August 19, 2015
Double Crossed by Lacey Silks is the second book in the Crossed Series .

Derek Fields has been best friends with Eric Waters his entire life. Being around a young Annabelle all those years, there is an instilled protective nature in him where she is concerned. So when Eric asks his best friend to go to San Francisco to check in on his younger sister, there is no hesitation on Derek’s part. Derek was not prepared for how the years had transformed Annabelle into a woman that he couldn’t take his eyes off of or get his mind away from.

Annabelle Waters had her plan all figured out. Leave her small town of Ogden and move to San Francisco. Go to school and get her nursing degree, so that she could bring that back to Ogden and work in a setting that was in dire need of medical staff. Somewhere along the way that plan went way off course and now she was struggling to get to the finish line.

Annabelle and Eric’s parents suffered in a horrific accident at the hands of a monster with his sights set on destroying the entire Waters family. Annabelle came home to assist in their recovery and sort out the mess that was their birthright and future. She had no plans or time to be sidetracked by a tan, sexy, country man with a non-stop charming mouth and a lust for life.

This story is packed full of suspense, intrigue, heartbreak, family ties, secrets, and down home goodness.

This story has a HEA and doesn’t leave a cliffhanger. It references characters from previous and future stories, so for the best experience it’s best to read them in order.

I received this ARC from Lacey Silks in exchange for my honest review
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2,485 reviews43 followers
January 6, 2015
When Eric asks his best friend to check up on his sister Anabelle he never thought that the little girl he grew up with would turn out to be the most beautiful woman he had ever seen. His friend would kill him if he knew what he was thinking of doing to his little sister.
Anabelle has been hiding in San Francisco, hiding from the terrible mistake she made and the consequences of her life because of it she can never go back home.
Getting the news that her parents have been hurt and that she has to go back to her home town of Ogden she is both excite and scared that she will taint her family with the dangers that she has brought onto herself. Never in a million years did she think she would find love back home with a man that she knew as a child. But would she be able to keep him.
This book as with the first one in the seires is incredibly exciting and draws you into the lives and dangers that follow the Cross series. Connected by family and friends they are all there to help both Derek and Anabelle overcome the troubles that still haunter Eric and his Sister from their childhood. Together they are stronger and can defeat this enemy. Anabelle and Derek are comfortable and sexy as hell together. He helps break her out of her shell to be herself. A woman in love for the first time with a man worthy of her. He will do what ever it take to protect and keep her. Swoon!
I want more of the Cross series!!!!
Profile Image for Natalie.
556 reviews42 followers
January 21, 2015
Once again another awesome book by Lacey!! I LOVED it!!! On to the review....

Annabelle is a strong and loving woman in this book. She is going through so much that she doesn't know where her life will lead next. Running from San Francisco but also going to help her parents has really turned her around in such a short period of time. Anna is having such a hard time trying to decipher fantasy and reality at times but little by little she finds out. I really loved her character because although she has been through so much she still tries to move on and enjoy what is at her fingertips.


Derek is an amazing man that he himself has been through the ringer. Between losing close friends, his best friends family being hunted and trying to find peace in his own life this man is truly spinning. He is such a strong and loving character in this book because although he has had so much loss over the last couple years he still pushes through and finds what he truly wants. I love Derek because although Annabelle keeps pulling away from Derek he never gives up on her.

Lacey truly knows how to write a love story with a little mystery suspense. This book is filled with heartache, love, sexy time, and death. ROLLER COASTER but the story around it all is a great one that will keep you wanting more!! I am so anxious to read the next that I am gonna stop here to go read the next one. So I have granted five oily stars :)
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1,339 reviews26 followers
March 12, 2015
So, this wasn’t my absolute favorite of Lacey’s work but it was still really good. We were introduced to the idea of Annabelle in Eric and Emma’s book, and she is back home in in Ogden in this book following the aftermath of the attack in the previous book. (If you haven’t read Layer’s Crossed…DO IT) Now, Derek is Eric’s friend and was sent to check in on Annabelle while she was in San Fransisco, and bam we have one sided lust at first sight. Derek and Annabelle have a really sweet relationship and he treats her amazingly, which she needed. Now, what I love about Lacey’s work is that the suspense is always such a huge factor in her books, mingled in with smiles and laughs, and really hot love scenes(hello panty scorcher scenes). This was no exception, only I managed to figure out the bad guy, and his motives pretty early on, maybe it’s because I have read all her books and I am beginning to see how her twists work to interweave the stories all together. I wasn’t disappointed because while knowing parts of it, doesn’t mean it wasn’t entertaining to read. I shed some tears in the end, and while I always want a clean happy ending I know that at least Derek and Annabelle are getting one, along with Emma and Eric. I am really really interested to see Skylar’s story, she has always intrigued me, especially when I hear she has one Cash Wagner in her future.
This was a complimentary e-copy gifted to me by the author in exchange for a honest review….and might I add THANK YOU Lacey!
Profile Image for Mary Mooney.
2,539 reviews59 followers
June 14, 2015
This is another story connected to Cross Enterprises, involving Emma Cross' fiance Eric Waters and his family. Annabelle Waters has to come back home to help her parents who were in their house when it was set on fire. And they are now in the hospital recovering. When Huntz tried to kill then, because he wanted revenge and was after their farm, he didn't survive the attack. Now Anna is back home wondering if her trouble in San Francisco will follow her. She needs to hurry and get her parents better and settled so she can go back to finish her last exam and to pacify Rick. He is the man using her for money and anything else he wants. He threatens and abuses her until he gets what he wants. Derek Fields is her brothers best friend and the brother to her childhood best friend Blake. Derek was sent to San Francisco by Eric to check on Anna and he can't believe that she has grown into a beautiful young woman. As his feelings for her becomes stronger, he can't help but feel she is not telling him the whole truth. Will Rick show up in Ogden? Will she ever be free of him? Can Derek protect her? Will Missy ever get her HEA? I love this series and can't wait to start Crossed Off, Missy's story. If you are looking for a great series that will keep you guessing, then check out Lacy Silks, you will not be disappointed.
**Copy provided by the author in exchange for my honest review**
Profile Image for Mary Jo.
2,374 reviews59 followers
October 23, 2016
Wow! Lacey Silks is a master at weaving a sexy romance with intrigue and suspense that keeps you guessing until all the parts fall into place. Annabelle Waters and her family have suffered at the hands of John Huntz. With her parents in the hospital, Annabelle must return to Ogden from San Francisco to help put the family back together. What no one realizes is that she has a dark cloud following her, a man she let charm her into a situation that she never dreamed of which has her scared. Derek, her best friend Blake's older brother, steps in to provide a place to live for Annabelle and at the same time makes her heart race every time she is near him. Derek hasn't seen Annabelle in years and boy is he surprised at how well she grew up. He does everything he can to make sure she stays with him and he can spend time with her. He can tell that she is afraid of something so how does he get her to trust him with her secrets? I loved Derek and Annabelle's romance, this is a slow burn as Derek slowly infiltrates Anna's defenses. Of course, it also has all the steamy sex scenes that I have come to appreciate from Lacey's writing.
Profile Image for Stacy Hahn.
809 reviews12 followers
May 19, 2015
Double Crossed is probably my favorite book so far in the Crossed series and I love them all! This is Annabelle Waters and Derek Fields story. This book really ties all the stories together. There's so much chemistry between Annabelle and Derek that it is coming off the pages.
Annabelle has made mistakes in her past and is keeping secrets. The secrets that have cost her dearly. She didn't know that a man could bring out feelings like she feels when she's around Derek. Derek can tell she's been hurt and wants to do everything in his power to take it away. But that's not as easy as it may seem. Derek too has a secret that he hasn't told anyone. Can these two share their secrets and find trust and healing?
You will not be able to put this book down. There's so much going on and many unexpected and emotional twists and turns. Get tissues ready because you will most definitely need them! I can't wait for Crossed Off, the final book in the series.
Profile Image for Christine.
399 reviews1 follower
December 10, 2014
I LOVED this story! Annabelle held such a dark, secret life, and that is not even including her being kidnapped years ago by Huntz.
Derek was spectacular gentleman with such a dirty, hot mouth. He was fiercely loyal and devoted and did not even flinch when Annabelle shared her darkest secret.

The Twist- Woa!! Did not see that coming at all. That was such a great surprise!!

I am glad we got to share the past characters to, Emma and Eric and Blake and Missy. Everyone and Everything was tied in nicely together.


Thank you to the author for this ARC copy in exchange for a very honest review.
117 reviews3 followers
August 4, 2015
Lacey this book ticks all of the boxes, action/ sexy/ scary/ sad/ heartfelt.
This is book 3 of 4 and whilst it is very sad in parts. ( I was crying whilst reading, trying to continue to see how it ends as you want it to all be okay in the end.)
I felt it was well written and the character's were good and you could relate to them in part, people trying to juggle things to get on with their lives even whist struggling with personal issues etc.

The villains are different and there is a twist in this book I don't give spoilers as I think you should read the book to know what happens.

I have loved this series and read all of them in one sitting ( could not put them down).
Profile Image for Shannon Mcfarland.
669 reviews16 followers
August 15, 2015
Annabelle Waters is the sister to Eric Waters (Emma's man). She has returned to her family home to help her parents recovery from a tragedy. Things begin to go awry for Annabelle and Eric, her brother who works with Cross Industries, sends his friend Derek to check up on Annabelle and see if she needs any assistance and make sure that everything is o.k.

Annabelle has a past that she thinks may follow her. But, Derek is beginning to have feeling for Annabelle, as she is now a grown up and beautiful too.

We have drama, action, and the hot and sexy scenes. Will Derek be Annabelles Knight in Shining Armor?

Loved this book too.
Profile Image for Carrie.
377 reviews12 followers
December 18, 2014
~*~My Thoughts~*~
A 5 star rating
This book just cemented for me why I love Lacey and her books so much. They are absolutely beautiful! While this was the most heartbreaking and gut wrenching book I've read by Lacey I still loved every single second of it. Annabelle and Derek were absolutely perfect character for me and I loved them dearly! The story line was extremely well written like all of Lacey's books are. All I can say is honestly if your a fan or not of Lacey's you will love this book.

Received a complimentary copy from the author for an honest review.
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25 reviews
February 8, 2017
Anabelle has been hiding in San Francisco, hiding from the terrible mistake she made and the consequences of her life Annabella has to return home before her last nursing exam needed for graduate will the trouble follow her home. The twists and turns in this sequel will have your heart racing and mind whirling that you will not put it down till then end
Profile Image for Paula Genereau.
3,077 reviews39 followers
November 12, 2015
Annabelle came home to help take care of her parents & the farm after a murder attempt on her family. When she runs into Derek he's convinced she needs to stay in her home town or at least he tries to persuade her to


I was given a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review
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1,251 reviews13 followers
November 24, 2016
This book is another amazing read by Lacey Silks. I loved that I was drawn in to the story from the first page and I found this book very hard to put down. I also loved how well the characters were developed. This is Derek and Annabelle's story. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
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307 reviews19 followers
March 22, 2015
I am excited and sad at the same time! Only one more book to go before it's all over! Very good story! So sad it ended the way it did tho! Can't wait to read the next one!
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