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A Game of Deceit
This is book seven of the BEAUTIFUL BROKEN PIECES SERIES. While this book focuses on Asher and Tia's story, I strongly recommend starting with He Found Me to gain a better understanding of the characters and their backstory.
TIA
On my way,
To knowledge, strength, and a stable career,
Helping others,
Giving of myself.
But, I won't lie,
I'm afraid,
Afraid of the past,
Terrified of the present,
And worried about the future.
With my life on the line,
And the threats closing in,
There's nowhere to run,
Nobody to turn to,
Unless I want to take those I love down with me.
ASHER
On my way,
To stardom, fame, and stable income,
Working hard,
And playing harder.
But, I can't deny,
I'm wrecked,
Torn between my future,
Her past,
And the threats that will destroy her.
I'll do anything to save her,
Even if it means ruining my future in the process.
This book is perfect for readers looking College settingDual POVsFriends-to-loversSports romanceSuspenseTearjerkersPlease be aware that this story contains content that might be troubling to some readers. A list of triggers can be found on my website.
TIA
On my way,
To knowledge, strength, and a stable career,
Helping others,
Giving of myself.
But, I won't lie,
I'm afraid,
Afraid of the past,
Terrified of the present,
And worried about the future.
With my life on the line,
And the threats closing in,
There's nowhere to run,
Nobody to turn to,
Unless I want to take those I love down with me.
ASHER
On my way,
To stardom, fame, and stable income,
Working hard,
And playing harder.
But, I can't deny,
I'm wrecked,
Torn between my future,
Her past,
And the threats that will destroy her.
I'll do anything to save her,
Even if it means ruining my future in the process.
This book is perfect for readers looking College settingDual POVsFriends-to-loversSports romanceSuspenseTearjerkersPlease be aware that this story contains content that might be troubling to some readers. A list of triggers can be found on my website.
413 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2026
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January 27, 2026
This book took me a couple days to read. I enjoyed it so much. I 10/10 recommend this book.
Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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January 28, 2026
On Tia’s way,
To knowledge, strength, and a stable career,
Helping others,
Giving of herself.
But, Tia won't lie,
She’s afraid,
Afraid of the past,
Terrified of the present,
And worried about the future.
With her life on the line,
And the threats closing in,
There's nowhere to run,
Nobody to turn to,
Unless she wants to take those she loves down with her.
On Asher’s way,
To stardom, fame, and stable income,
Working hard,
And playing harder.
But he can't deny,
He’s wrecked,
Torn between his future,
Her past,
And the threats that will destroy her.
He'll do anything to save her,
Even if it means ruining Asher’s future in the process.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Tropes: Academy Setting, Dual POV, Friends-to-Lovers, Sports Romance, Suspense, Tear Jerkers, Knowledge, Strength, Stable Career, Threats, Stardom, Fame, Stable Income, Torn, Save Her, Contemporary, Friends-to-Lovers, Suspense, Young Adult, New Adult, Multicultural, Latinx MC.
A Game of Deceit is the 7th book in the Beautiful Broken Pieces Series by I.S.A. Bella.
I love I.S.A. Bella’s writing and I am just in love with this series and I am so happy that it has been continued with Tia and Asher’s story. And let me tell you, this book was everything that I had hopped that it was going to be and oh, so much more. The drama, the heartbreak, and the flashbacks, oh those flashbacks – they pulled me further into the story and enthralled me in and helped to keep me emotionally invested through the entire book.
I.S.A. Bella does such an amazing job knitting the past and present together, thus allowing the reader to truly understand the true depth of all the characters and every choice they’ve made. With every twist and turn we hit, we find yet another layer has been added to the story, and the emotional tension just never once giving up. And the moment I thought that I had everything put together and figured out, I would find yet another revelation surfacing, changing everything I thought I knew.
Then we get to the ending. And my oh my, I.S.A. Bella managed to shock me with that ending. I never saw that ending coming, I caught me off guard in all the best ways possible and now I need answers. I need to know what happens next and I.S.A. Bella has left me in count down mode to the next book.
All I can say is that if you haven’t read this series yet then I don’t know what you’ve been waiting for and you really need to start like yesterday. I highly recommend this entire series; I recommend that you read this entire series from the beginning to get the most enjoyment out of it. Not only that, you get to know the characters, you get to know the events that have led up to the events of this book.
To knowledge, strength, and a stable career,
Helping others,
Giving of herself.
But, Tia won't lie,
She’s afraid,
Afraid of the past,
Terrified of the present,
And worried about the future.
With her life on the line,
And the threats closing in,
There's nowhere to run,
Nobody to turn to,
Unless she wants to take those she loves down with her.
On Asher’s way,
To stardom, fame, and stable income,
Working hard,
And playing harder.
But he can't deny,
He’s wrecked,
Torn between his future,
Her past,
And the threats that will destroy her.
He'll do anything to save her,
Even if it means ruining Asher’s future in the process.
YOU'RE MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS!!! Please read and pay close attention to the trigger warnings at the beginning of this book. There is some content and scenes in this book that are not suitable for all readers and could be triggering for others. Always remember that your mental health comes first at all times.
Tropes: Academy Setting, Dual POV, Friends-to-Lovers, Sports Romance, Suspense, Tear Jerkers, Knowledge, Strength, Stable Career, Threats, Stardom, Fame, Stable Income, Torn, Save Her, Contemporary, Friends-to-Lovers, Suspense, Young Adult, New Adult, Multicultural, Latinx MC.
A Game of Deceit is the 7th book in the Beautiful Broken Pieces Series by I.S.A. Bella.
I love I.S.A. Bella’s writing and I am just in love with this series and I am so happy that it has been continued with Tia and Asher’s story. And let me tell you, this book was everything that I had hopped that it was going to be and oh, so much more. The drama, the heartbreak, and the flashbacks, oh those flashbacks – they pulled me further into the story and enthralled me in and helped to keep me emotionally invested through the entire book.
I.S.A. Bella does such an amazing job knitting the past and present together, thus allowing the reader to truly understand the true depth of all the characters and every choice they’ve made. With every twist and turn we hit, we find yet another layer has been added to the story, and the emotional tension just never once giving up. And the moment I thought that I had everything put together and figured out, I would find yet another revelation surfacing, changing everything I thought I knew.
Then we get to the ending. And my oh my, I.S.A. Bella managed to shock me with that ending. I never saw that ending coming, I caught me off guard in all the best ways possible and now I need answers. I need to know what happens next and I.S.A. Bella has left me in count down mode to the next book.
All I can say is that if you haven’t read this series yet then I don’t know what you’ve been waiting for and you really need to start like yesterday. I highly recommend this entire series; I recommend that you read this entire series from the beginning to get the most enjoyment out of it. Not only that, you get to know the characters, you get to know the events that have led up to the events of this book.
February 17, 2026
My jaw is still on the floor with that ending because what??????
I have read every single book in this series and you have to read them all in order to understand what is happening in this one. Even though, this is focused on a different couple in the same world, it's all connected and you need the information from the others in order to move through this one.
With that being said, I didn't realize Tia would end up going through it this bad. We knew she went through some tough, heartbreaking things when she was taken with Sadie, but we get to read the full extent of that in this story as she begins to open to Asher. The Dupont brothers are just so healing. The way they love and care for their women is unreal, but also the way that whole group looks out for each other. I really enjoy the whole serial killer aspect in this one too.
The story was fast paced and addicting. This entire series is. This has to be one of the best series I have ever read where every single book is equal to the last. The series hasn't fizzled out in any way. Instead, it continues to shine and I can not wait for more. I.S.A. Bella has to be one of the most talented writers I have come across. At this point, I will read her grocery list if she'd send it to me. I am hooked.
I have read every single book in this series and you have to read them all in order to understand what is happening in this one. Even though, this is focused on a different couple in the same world, it's all connected and you need the information from the others in order to move through this one.
With that being said, I didn't realize Tia would end up going through it this bad. We knew she went through some tough, heartbreaking things when she was taken with Sadie, but we get to read the full extent of that in this story as she begins to open to Asher. The Dupont brothers are just so healing. The way they love and care for their women is unreal, but also the way that whole group looks out for each other. I really enjoy the whole serial killer aspect in this one too.
The story was fast paced and addicting. This entire series is. This has to be one of the best series I have ever read where every single book is equal to the last. The series hasn't fizzled out in any way. Instead, it continues to shine and I can not wait for more. I.S.A. Bella has to be one of the most talented writers I have come across. At this point, I will read her grocery list if she'd send it to me. I am hooked.
January 30, 2026
🩵Arc Review🩵
This review really is hard for me to write. Not because it was bad. I would give it more stars if I could.
I have been waiting for Ash and Tia’s story for a while. Ash and Tia’s story is emotional, raw, and intense.
Emotional, because Tia is not just an ordinary college student falling in love with a star baseball catcher. Her past is full of some heavy trauma.
Raw, because Tia opens up in this book. Details that are just heartbreaking. But she is healing and finding her way one step at a time. Tia’s and Ash’s relationship is true and everlasting. Ash is determined to prove to Tia he is all in and not going anywhere. These two are both stubborn, and will do anything for the ones they love.
Intense, because even after all the trauma from the first books (which have to be read in order leading up to this one to this one). I.S.A Bella proceeds to pile on a dark killer and an insane amount of twists. All the way till last page of the book.
I absolutely adore all the characters in this book. The found family trope is huge. Each character brings something different and special to this and all the books honestly. You can’t help but love them all.
I haven’t read a book I.S.A Bella has written that I haven’t absolutely loved.
This review really is hard for me to write. Not because it was bad. I would give it more stars if I could.
I have been waiting for Ash and Tia’s story for a while. Ash and Tia’s story is emotional, raw, and intense.
Emotional, because Tia is not just an ordinary college student falling in love with a star baseball catcher. Her past is full of some heavy trauma.
Raw, because Tia opens up in this book. Details that are just heartbreaking. But she is healing and finding her way one step at a time. Tia’s and Ash’s relationship is true and everlasting. Ash is determined to prove to Tia he is all in and not going anywhere. These two are both stubborn, and will do anything for the ones they love.
Intense, because even after all the trauma from the first books (which have to be read in order leading up to this one to this one). I.S.A Bella proceeds to pile on a dark killer and an insane amount of twists. All the way till last page of the book.
I absolutely adore all the characters in this book. The found family trope is huge. Each character brings something different and special to this and all the books honestly. You can’t help but love them all.
I haven’t read a book I.S.A Bella has written that I haven’t absolutely loved.
January 19, 2026
A Game of Deceit by I.S.A. Bella was an amazing read from start to finish. I absolutely loved finally getting Tia and Asher’s story—it was everything I was hoping for and more. The drama, the heartbreak, and especially the flashbacks completely pulled me in and kept me emotionally invested throughout the book.
Bella does a great job weaving past and present together, allowing the reader to truly understand the depth of the characters and the choices they’ve made. Every twist added another layer to the story, and the emotional tension never let up. Just when I thought I had things figured out, another revelation would surface.
And that ending… oh my goodness. I genuinely did not see that coming. It completely caught me off guard in the best way and left me needing answers immediately. I’m already counting down until the next book because I have to know what happens next.
Bella does a great job weaving past and present together, allowing the reader to truly understand the depth of the characters and the choices they’ve made. Every twist added another layer to the story, and the emotional tension never let up. Just when I thought I had things figured out, another revelation would surface.
And that ending… oh my goodness. I genuinely did not see that coming. It completely caught me off guard in the best way and left me needing answers immediately. I’m already counting down until the next book because I have to know what happens next.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A Game Of Deceit ( Beautiful Broken Pieces Series Book 7 ) Love Trauma , , Healing , Heartbreak and second chances . Game Of Deceit has to be one of the most beautiful and emotional love stories I’ve read in such a long time . The way it wrecked me I cannot even put into words. The connection I felt to both Tia and Asher’s characters was unlike anything I’ve felt in such a long time . The complexities in their journey and all the different layers to their characters literally kept me 100 % invested and had me devouring every single word to the point it was absolutely impossible to put it down . It’s not often I come across a series that has had the ability to hold my attention quite the way this one has . All I can say is that this entire series truly is spectacular and has so quickly become one of my absolute faves .
January 16, 2026
Beautiful writing. Another masterpiece. This book had me screaming, laughing, crying, all the feels. I love everything about this book. Tia and Asher were perfect. My favorite author has done it again. Like I say her books are real page-turners. I stayed up all night to finish it. I really didn’t wanted it to end. AMAZING ! Thank you so much for sharing this ARC!
I can't wait to see what happens next! 🤗♥️
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I can't wait to see what happens next! 🤗♥️
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Author I.S.A. Bella is the absolute queen of cliff hangers! If you have read any of her books you know the endings always leave you hanging by your fingernails, and A Game of Deceit is no exception to this rule! Tia and Asher’s story is a twisted tale of trauma, love, and healing but not necessarily in that order. This story has haunting memories and people from the past mixed with new nightmares occurring in the present! Absolute must read series!
Review of advance copy received from Author
OMG!!! OMG!! WHAT?? NO NO NO
ISA BELLA , you are a truly gifted writer. I am waiting on baited breath to get the next book. I can't believe what I just read This book took me over the edge.
This is the best book yet.
ALL THE FEELS
The Intensity all the way to the end.
omg!!
I read this book in like 6 hours nonstop. I couldn't stop reading. I had to know.
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ISA BELLA , you are a truly gifted writer. I am waiting on baited breath to get the next book. I can't believe what I just read This book took me over the edge.
This is the best book yet.
ALL THE FEELS
The Intensity all the way to the end.
omg!!
I read this book in like 6 hours nonstop. I couldn't stop reading. I had to know.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
No no no….. that’s all I will say!
I am here for this book and series!! Highly recommend it and cannot wait for the next book! Must be read in order or you will not get the full effect with all the characters! If you like romance with a suspense twist this series is for you!
I am here for this book and series!! Highly recommend it and cannot wait for the next book! Must be read in order or you will not get the full effect with all the characters! If you like romance with a suspense twist this series is for you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Tia and Ashers love story is gut wrenching, romantic, loving and has lots of twist and turns. Read the trigger warnings because the author wrote and described the trauma Tia experienced so well I was in tears! Another well written and true to life book💔😭💙
January 27, 2026
I LOVED this book and enjoyed reading Tia and Asher's story. You learn more about her past and trauma. Heartbreaking. Emotional. Full of suspense. I cannot wait until the next book! Read this series because you will not regret it.
February 7, 2026
This is the seventh book in the Beautiful Broken Pieces series. It’s Asher and Tia's emotional story. It’s heartbreaking and beautifully written. The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat! A must-read.
January 27, 2026
This book was amazing! So many sweet moments between Tia and Asher, the suspense was crazy! And the plot twists was insane! I cannot wait to read the next book. Highly recommend this series!
February 2, 2026
So love Tia and Ash. What an emotional read and I so can’t wait for more.
February 17, 2026
Omg I loved getting the start of Asher and Tia's story! I love Ash so much. I feel for how much Tia has been through. Highly recommend
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