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Infidelity #3
Deception
Is it really cheating if you're doing it to yourself? DECEPTION is the third full-length novel in the new Dark Romance series INFIDELITY following the epic story of Lennox "Nox" Demetri and Alexandria "Charli" Collins. "Infidelity - it isn't what you think." From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy, new dominant hero who knows what he wants, and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic Aleatha Romig twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, this new epic dark romance will have readers swooning one minute and screaming the next. Have you been Aleatha'd?
350 pages, Paperback
First published May 3, 2016
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About the author
Aleatha Romig
122 books13k followersAleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis, USA. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time with her friends and family, including her beloved grandchildren.
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.
The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.
Aleatha is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.
Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than a million e-readers. Her next series, INFIDELITY (not about cheating) hit New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today best-seller lists. Aleatha has since released over fifty novels in multiple genres: dark romance, romantic suspense, thriller, and romantic comedy. She went back to her edge of your seat romantic suspense thrillers with her WEB SERIES trilogies, Devil’s Duet, Kingdom Come, and most recently with her suspense series, the Sin series, ready to binge.
The titles keep coming. Be sure to check out her website to stay up to date.
Aleatha is represented by Danielle Sanchez of SBR Media and PR with Wildfire Marketing.
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August 15, 2017
★★★★★! Deception, book 3 of 5. A game of power & greed centered around the dangerous & addicting affair between two wealthy heirs, Nox & Alex!
“Only good girls get to come,” he said.”
Books in The Infidelity series should be read in order:
Book 1: Betrayal
Book 2: Cunning
Book 3: Deception
Book 4: Entrapment
Book 5: Fidelity
In Infidelity, book 1-2 university graduate Alexandria Charles Montague Collins, Alex aka Charli had an one-week affair with a handsome stranger, Nox aka Lennox Demetri, at an exclusive resort.
Back in reality their paths crossed again through the services of the luxurious and secretive Infidelity when Alex became Nox’s mistress. After the anger and dust settled their affair continued, but was quickly derailed by rumors, obligations and unseen dark forces.
Deception (book 3) opens to the brewing romance between Nox and Alex. But as their story unfolds more lies are told and truths withheld as dark family secrets and shocking connections emerge. It’s a dangerous game of power and greed with many players each with a stake and agenda…
Ten words to describe Lennox Demetri aka Nox: Charming, enigmatic, commanding, complex, noble, mature, worldly, possessive, elusive and private.
Seven words to describe Alexandria Charles Montague Collins, Alex aka Charli: Smart, reflective, meek, naïve, abused, compliant and determined.
Deception, told from multiple POVs, is a sexy, dangerous, complex, deceptive and intriguing mystery to unfold as saviors become liars, villains become victims and the master manipulator is yet to be revealed… It ends with a jaw-dropping shocker leading right to book 4, Entrapment for the continuation of their story.
Addicting, suspenseful and interwoven plot! Effortless story-telling! Swoon-worthy hero!
“I was suspended, floating in the sound of his voice, the deep dominating timbre telling, demanding, and I was suspended, floating in the sound of his voice, the deep dominating timbre telling, demanding, and commanding.”
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Hero rating: 5 stars
Heroine rating: 4.5 stars
Sexual tension rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 4 stars
Plot rating: 5 stars
Dialogue rating: 5 stars
Storytelling rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: N/A
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Overall rating: 5 stars
Would I recommend this series: Yes.
Would I re-read this series: Yes.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
May 17, 2016
In this third book in the 'Infidelity' series, Alexandria's life continues to prove to be ever more complicated than imagined. Betrayal after betrayal comes to light, revealing a complex web of deceit. The manipulations and lies are everywhere, with her own family seemingly controlling things from afar.
Despite a few rough patches, this book shows Nox and Charli settling into a more stable relationship. However, secrets revealed about Nox's business affairs may prove to haunt them yet. It seems that his life is not entirely his own, much like Charli's.
What made this book memorable to me was the history between Oren and Adelaide. As their past relationship was unveiled in small pieces interspersed among the present-day viewpoints, I found myself having to fight the urge to skip ahead until the next tidbit of their story was told. I was, and still am, dying to learn the full extent of what transpired between them.
Adelaide also proved to be the most interesting character for me in the present-day storyline as well. Finally, she is growing a spine and setting out to right some wrongs. Aside from her past with Oren, more details are provided about her past at Montague Manor, which provide more insight. She's finally trying to fight back, even if doing so places her in grave danger.
Like each of the earlier books in this series, 'Deception' ends with a cliffhanger. Ms. Romig has dropped a big bomb and we'll have to wait until September to see where she's going to take us. With Alex back Under the influence of her crazy stepfather, there's no telling what's to come.
Despite a few rough patches, this book shows Nox and Charli settling into a more stable relationship. However, secrets revealed about Nox's business affairs may prove to haunt them yet. It seems that his life is not entirely his own, much like Charli's.
What made this book memorable to me was the history between Oren and Adelaide. As their past relationship was unveiled in small pieces interspersed among the present-day viewpoints, I found myself having to fight the urge to skip ahead until the next tidbit of their story was told. I was, and still am, dying to learn the full extent of what transpired between them.
Adelaide also proved to be the most interesting character for me in the present-day storyline as well. Finally, she is growing a spine and setting out to right some wrongs. Aside from her past with Oren, more details are provided about her past at Montague Manor, which provide more insight. She's finally trying to fight back, even if doing so places her in grave danger.
Like each of the earlier books in this series, 'Deception' ends with a cliffhanger. Ms. Romig has dropped a big bomb and we'll have to wait until September to see where she's going to take us. With Alex back Under the influence of her crazy stepfather, there's no telling what's to come.
May 3, 2016
4 stars!
Deception is book 3 in Aleatha Romig’s Infidelity series (in title only- no cheating in these books ;) ). Every book I read from this series I get more and more intrigued and curious as to what’s going to happen. Everyone so far has had a cliffhanger- but not the kind that makes me rage, the kind that makes me want MORE! With every book, the game changes a little more. We find out more about the past. And things get a little more real!
Secrets. Secrets have been at the cornerstone of Charli and Nox’s relationship from the beginning.
But guess what??? We actually get some of Nox’s secrets revealed in this book. I love what Charli and Nox’s relationship has become over these three books. It’s really something special. There is something that happens at the end of this book that I feel will really test them, but I have faith that somehow things will turn out okay and they will make it work. They’ve been through so much already in the short time they’ve been together… what’s one more obstacle?
I love this author’s writing. Her plots are always unique and strong. I love the twists and turns we experience while reading. I never know what direction this series is going to go or what’s going to happen next. I’ve learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to these books and I can’t wait to see what happens next! I only wish I didn’t have to wait 4 months for more answers!
Deception is book 3 in Aleatha Romig’s Infidelity series (in title only- no cheating in these books ;) ). Every book I read from this series I get more and more intrigued and curious as to what’s going to happen. Everyone so far has had a cliffhanger- but not the kind that makes me rage, the kind that makes me want MORE! With every book, the game changes a little more. We find out more about the past. And things get a little more real!
Secrets. Secrets have been at the cornerstone of Charli and Nox’s relationship from the beginning.
But guess what??? We actually get some of Nox’s secrets revealed in this book. I love what Charli and Nox’s relationship has become over these three books. It’s really something special. There is something that happens at the end of this book that I feel will really test them, but I have faith that somehow things will turn out okay and they will make it work. They’ve been through so much already in the short time they’ve been together… what’s one more obstacle?
I love this author’s writing. Her plots are always unique and strong. I love the twists and turns we experience while reading. I never know what direction this series is going to go or what’s going to happen next. I’ve learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to these books and I can’t wait to see what happens next! I only wish I didn’t have to wait 4 months for more answers!
April 16, 2019
5 Stars!!
I absolutely HATED what was done to Adelaide in this one, god the angst I felt was insane!! I wanted to help her so badly.
This series seems to be affecting me more the second time round, it has me so wound up at times I have to put it down just to take a breath. These are the types of books I love though so I'm off to the next one.
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2016 review
I was so excited to get into this one and I am so happy to say that I was not disappointed!! It took me a little while to get back into the story because of how detailed it is but it soon came flooding back.
I spent the whole time reading like this
The twists and turns that Aleatha got into the plot without making it to farfetched was amazing. I had to put the book down and walk away at times as things were getting so intense but that has happened in all this authors books for me.
This is a must read series for any Aleatha Romig fans and I will be hanging out for the next instalment in September.
If you hate cliffhangers then you will not be impressed!!
I absolutely HATED what was done to Adelaide in this one, god the angst I felt was insane!! I wanted to help her so badly.
This series seems to be affecting me more the second time round, it has me so wound up at times I have to put it down just to take a breath. These are the types of books I love though so I'm off to the next one.
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2016 review
I was so excited to get into this one and I am so happy to say that I was not disappointed!! It took me a little while to get back into the story because of how detailed it is but it soon came flooding back.
I spent the whole time reading like this
The twists and turns that Aleatha got into the plot without making it to farfetched was amazing. I had to put the book down and walk away at times as things were getting so intense but that has happened in all this authors books for me.
This is a must read series for any Aleatha Romig fans and I will be hanging out for the next instalment in September.
If you hate cliffhangers then you will not be impressed!!
February 14, 2017
A book about fake friendships, parents' sacrifices and old mistakes which will come back to bite everyone in the ass.
Four points of view this time: Charli’s POV, Adelaide’s POV (Charli's mother), Nox’s and Oren’s (Nox’s father).
Judging from the result, I think both Charli and Adelaide could have picked better best friends.
Adelaide could have definitely picked better husband, but I have started feeling sorry for her. She looks more like a victim and she less annoying in comparison to the previous book.
Oren is an interesting character. I cannot decide it he is one of the bad guys or a victim of circumstances.
Surely, Adelaide and Oren have done lots of sacrifices for their children, although they have neglected their spouses when they were married.
There is a lot of infidelity hints in the book. The older generation has not really been very faithful.
It is a good thing that Nox declares a one woman’s man and he is very attached to Charli.
I wasn’t being impulsive, nor was I thinking with my dick, as he (Oren) ’d said about my impromptu trip to San Francisco. I was thinking with my heart. I’d only ever listened to it once in my life. At thirty-two years old, it was time to give the vital organ one more listen.
Feelings are spoken out loud, lives are entwined and common decisions are made. Trust is still very fragile, but both Nox and Charli are patient.
Unfortunately mistakes are still made, advices are not followed and the readers as soon as they begin smiling, they once more start getting worried.
I don’t have any nails left on my fingers…
Lots of twists and turns in the book.
Lots of mixed emotions.
The series feels like a rollercoaster that has just finished its third slope and you are holding your breath until you reach your fourth steep slope and you start falling.
Four points of view this time: Charli’s POV, Adelaide’s POV (Charli's mother), Nox’s and Oren’s (Nox’s father).
Judging from the result, I think both Charli and Adelaide could have picked better best friends.
Adelaide could have definitely picked better husband, but I have started feeling sorry for her. She looks more like a victim and she less annoying in comparison to the previous book.
Oren is an interesting character. I cannot decide it he is one of the bad guys or a victim of circumstances.
Surely, Adelaide and Oren have done lots of sacrifices for their children, although they have neglected their spouses when they were married.
There is a lot of infidelity hints in the book. The older generation has not really been very faithful.
It is a good thing that Nox declares a one woman’s man and he is very attached to Charli.
I wasn’t being impulsive, nor was I thinking with my dick, as he (Oren) ’d said about my impromptu trip to San Francisco. I was thinking with my heart. I’d only ever listened to it once in my life. At thirty-two years old, it was time to give the vital organ one more listen.
Feelings are spoken out loud, lives are entwined and common decisions are made. Trust is still very fragile, but both Nox and Charli are patient.
Unfortunately mistakes are still made, advices are not followed and the readers as soon as they begin smiling, they once more start getting worried.
I don’t have any nails left on my fingers…
Lots of twists and turns in the book.
Lots of mixed emotions.
The series feels like a rollercoaster that has just finished its third slope and you are holding your breath until you reach your fourth steep slope and you start falling.
May 6, 2016
4.5 us against the world stars
Nox is overcome with his need to protect...his need to control. There is too much happening and not enough information to act on, no matter how good his trusted circle is. But what Charli requests in return for her compliance in keeping her safe; the truth from his past...
Charli is coming to terms that her life will never be normal, trying to live the independent life attached to Nox, is a much harder task especially when everyone is so against the idea of them. She knows the choice her heart and mind will make, there is no question about it, but could she survive the truths of her tormented man ???
It doesn't matter how much control or power you have, when it comes to those you loves you are most vulnerable...but it also makes you stronger than you've ever been, especially now that you have something worth fighting for.
Deception is a intricately told tale of deceit, I never realized just how far deep the past runs. Layers of the past building the foundation of now; the hate, the sorrow and the love. Deception is third in a five book series, and to me this was all about setting the stage of what will come next. The delivery was skillfully told, building and building, yet giving us what we came to love most about Nox and Charli; their passion. I can't say too much without giving anything away, but there are things in the works that will piss you off and make you want to hurt someone, but I'm not too worried, I know both Nox and Charli are more than capable of fighting their battles and for that is where my excitement builds. Another awesome addition to an addicting series!
ARC kindly provided by the author, via *Sixty First Reads*, in exchange for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.
Not by accusations or words on a piece of paper.
Not by shadows that lurked in my eyes or ghosts in his past.
Not even the devil himself.
Nox is overcome with his need to protect...his need to control. There is too much happening and not enough information to act on, no matter how good his trusted circle is. But what Charli requests in return for her compliance in keeping her safe; the truth from his past...
Charli is coming to terms that her life will never be normal, trying to live the independent life attached to Nox, is a much harder task especially when everyone is so against the idea of them. She knows the choice her heart and mind will make, there is no question about it, but could she survive the truths of her tormented man ???
Alexandria? Alex? Or Charli…?
Perhaps it took all three—the scared little girl, the independent young woman, and the woman ready to trust and love—to make me whole.
It doesn't matter how much control or power you have, when it comes to those you loves you are most vulnerable...but it also makes you stronger than you've ever been, especially now that you have something worth fighting for.
Deception is a intricately told tale of deceit, I never realized just how far deep the past runs. Layers of the past building the foundation of now; the hate, the sorrow and the love. Deception is third in a five book series, and to me this was all about setting the stage of what will come next. The delivery was skillfully told, building and building, yet giving us what we came to love most about Nox and Charli; their passion. I can't say too much without giving anything away, but there are things in the works that will piss you off and make you want to hurt someone, but I'm not too worried, I know both Nox and Charli are more than capable of fighting their battles and for that is where my excitement builds. Another awesome addition to an addicting series!
ARC kindly provided by the author, via *Sixty First Reads*, in exchange for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the ARC version of the book and may differ upon publication.
May 2, 2016
Holy moly batman, this series, Aleatha you are killing me!! Where do I even begin, what can I even say that isn’t a spoiler??
If you are following the series you can rest easy knowing Deception picks up right where Cunning left off. Charli has found the note and is asking Knox for an explanation. From there things just unravel and things just get even more involved.
You thought we had issues before, you had no idea, this one ends with an even bigger cliffy and had me screaming at my Kindle. I swear this series is addictive. With every book I get involved even deeper. My theories are getting more complicated and I just need to know how things will end. I need to know how deep these lies go and to know if I am right.
There is one thing I have learned since I started this series, Aleatha is truly talented. I mean this woman has created this other world and seeing how deep everything goes just amazes me. I feel like I need to take notes so I won’t miss anything. With every book I am so afraid I will lose track of something or forget, but as I begin the story it all begins coming back to me.
If you love suspense, mystery and as sexy as hell story I recommend starting this one. When it’s all said and done, I do love Charli and Knox’s connection. I am addicted to these two and love how the complete each other. I am also addicted to knowing what will come next and seeing just how crazy off my theories are.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Teasers created by me with stock images purchased from depositphotos.
If you are following the series you can rest easy knowing Deception picks up right where Cunning left off. Charli has found the note and is asking Knox for an explanation. From there things just unravel and things just get even more involved.
You thought we had issues before, you had no idea, this one ends with an even bigger cliffy and had me screaming at my Kindle. I swear this series is addictive. With every book I get involved even deeper. My theories are getting more complicated and I just need to know how things will end. I need to know how deep these lies go and to know if I am right.
There is one thing I have learned since I started this series, Aleatha is truly talented. I mean this woman has created this other world and seeing how deep everything goes just amazes me. I feel like I need to take notes so I won’t miss anything. With every book I am so afraid I will lose track of something or forget, but as I begin the story it all begins coming back to me.
If you love suspense, mystery and as sexy as hell story I recommend starting this one. When it’s all said and done, I do love Charli and Knox’s connection. I am addicted to these two and love how the complete each other. I am also addicted to knowing what will come next and seeing just how crazy off my theories are.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
Teasers created by me with stock images purchased from depositphotos.
May 4, 2016
FIVE STARS*****
(ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review)
My goodness, what a roller coaster ride of a book. I've really enjoyed every installment in this series, but Deception is probably my favorite thus far. Nox blew me away with his passion and charm and it's always so endearing when you see an Alpha male hero like him, open up and show his more vulnerable side. What a fantastic book, I loved it!!!
I have to say that my most favorite thing about this author is her creativity and her talent to throw the reader for a loop. You never know what you are going to get when you open an Aleatha Romig novel. I loved learning more about the secondary characters in this story. In the beginning, I had nothing but hate for both Charli's mother and Nox's father. But in this part of the story, we discover the truth behind some of the secrets and I hate to say it but, sometimes, villains can also be victims. I think each person who reads this will have a different opinion in whether to understand or condemn the actions of these characters. Not to say that I have suddenly forgiven them for their cruelty, but I guess I can understand them better and that certainly added depth to this already intriguing series.
In this story, every character is so complex and there are so many layers to the Deception that it's very hard to decipher what is going to happen next or even who to trust. Both families are so deep in the lies, that I honestly can't see how we'll get to a conclusion without our hearts getting broken in the process. I'll leave it to the author to continue to deliver more thrilling entertainment.
Finally, I want to talk about the Everest size cliffhanger, a total jaw dropper, but I'm not going to lie, it actually makes me want to go back and re-read all these books again, in search of more clues. I love the mystery and the sensuality of these novels. A total winner for me, just what the doctor ordered.
(ARC kindly provided by author in exchange for an honest review)
My goodness, what a roller coaster ride of a book. I've really enjoyed every installment in this series, but Deception is probably my favorite thus far. Nox blew me away with his passion and charm and it's always so endearing when you see an Alpha male hero like him, open up and show his more vulnerable side. What a fantastic book, I loved it!!!
I have to say that my most favorite thing about this author is her creativity and her talent to throw the reader for a loop. You never know what you are going to get when you open an Aleatha Romig novel. I loved learning more about the secondary characters in this story. In the beginning, I had nothing but hate for both Charli's mother and Nox's father. But in this part of the story, we discover the truth behind some of the secrets and I hate to say it but, sometimes, villains can also be victims. I think each person who reads this will have a different opinion in whether to understand or condemn the actions of these characters. Not to say that I have suddenly forgiven them for their cruelty, but I guess I can understand them better and that certainly added depth to this already intriguing series.
In this story, every character is so complex and there are so many layers to the Deception that it's very hard to decipher what is going to happen next or even who to trust. Both families are so deep in the lies, that I honestly can't see how we'll get to a conclusion without our hearts getting broken in the process. I'll leave it to the author to continue to deliver more thrilling entertainment.
Finally, I want to talk about the Everest size cliffhanger, a total jaw dropper, but I'm not going to lie, it actually makes me want to go back and re-read all these books again, in search of more clues. I love the mystery and the sensuality of these novels. A total winner for me, just what the doctor ordered.
May 5, 2016
5 Aleatha'd Me Stars
Aleatha Romig is a masterful storyteller. Deception is book 3 in the Infidelity Series. Betrayal and Cunning were the cocktails and appetizers, Deception is part of the main course. We are given more of the background of Nox and Charli and how their lives are somewhat connected. The way the author sprinkles the past throughout the story helps to brings the story full circle. There are still so many who, what, hows and whys.........but that is what the author does best, gives us little by little, pulls the rug out from under us and then slowly but surely puts the pieces back together again.
Deception starts right where Cunning stopped. It was an OMG moment so I was thrilled to be able to jump right in. This book is where Nox and Charli really begin to open up to one another. They both have shadows in their past that cloud over them. They believe and trust in one another and with that the walls that they have begin to come down. I loved seeing their relationship grow in this book.
Oren's, Nox's father, past is revealed more in this book. The uncanny connection to the Montague Family and to Adelaide is brought to light. The story's revelations of the past and the present is becoming a wild and bumpy ride in true Aleatha fashion. There is also a discovery that Adelaide finds that can forever change things for her and Alexandria except maybe someone has found out her discovery. As I have said, there are so many moving parts to the story- more hows, when, where and whys!!!
Of course the ending.........I'm a little mixed about it as it was an Aleatha'd moment for sure!!! But one thing about this incredible author is that she is more than willing to listen to your worries. No matter your feelings, Aleatha Romig hears you out and talks you out of your strife. So in the grand scheme of things, I LOVED LOVED LOVED Deception. The web that the author is spinning is highly addictive and divinely wicked. I need the next book now!!!!!!!
Advanced copy given by the author in exchange for an honest review
Aleatha Romig is a masterful storyteller. Deception is book 3 in the Infidelity Series. Betrayal and Cunning were the cocktails and appetizers, Deception is part of the main course. We are given more of the background of Nox and Charli and how their lives are somewhat connected. The way the author sprinkles the past throughout the story helps to brings the story full circle. There are still so many who, what, hows and whys.........but that is what the author does best, gives us little by little, pulls the rug out from under us and then slowly but surely puts the pieces back together again.
Deception starts right where Cunning stopped. It was an OMG moment so I was thrilled to be able to jump right in. This book is where Nox and Charli really begin to open up to one another. They both have shadows in their past that cloud over them. They believe and trust in one another and with that the walls that they have begin to come down. I loved seeing their relationship grow in this book.
Oren's, Nox's father, past is revealed more in this book. The uncanny connection to the Montague Family and to Adelaide is brought to light. The story's revelations of the past and the present is becoming a wild and bumpy ride in true Aleatha fashion. There is also a discovery that Adelaide finds that can forever change things for her and Alexandria except maybe someone has found out her discovery. As I have said, there are so many moving parts to the story- more hows, when, where and whys!!!
Of course the ending.........I'm a little mixed about it as it was an Aleatha'd moment for sure!!! But one thing about this incredible author is that she is more than willing to listen to your worries. No matter your feelings, Aleatha Romig hears you out and talks you out of your strife. So in the grand scheme of things, I LOVED LOVED LOVED Deception. The web that the author is spinning is highly addictive and divinely wicked. I need the next book now!!!!!!!
Advanced copy given by the author in exchange for an honest review
May 12, 2016
OMFG what the hell? My heart can't handle this... Everything is so fucked up for Charli... :-\
God, I want next book. I need it right this fucking minute!!! I need answers... Arrghhhh!!!
God, I want next book. I need it right this fucking minute!!! I need answers... Arrghhhh!!!
June 2, 2016
Unpopular opinion time
This book fed me up, it took me almost 3 weeks to read a 300 pages book. I'm done with this series.
I have a real question now, who was the biggest d*ck in this book?
A: Alexandria?
B: Chelsea?
C: Lennox?
Drum roll, please.
And the good answer was : Answer D, all of the above.
Pretty simple, I kept reading this book solely for Oren and Adelaide POV. At least they were interesting and Adelaide finally realizes that she has a head and that she can use it. It was refreshing. To be clear, without her I would have DNF this book around 15%. I liked both the present from Adelaide POV and the flashbacks from Oren and her. We learn that the strength can be well hidden and being a stubborn cunt doesn't make you brave *side glancing at Alex*.
All the chemistry between Nox and Charli is gone, their dialogues are empty and very robotic, like they say what they are supposed to say but don't really put their heart in the conversation anymore. And the storyline was soooo predictable. Alexandria acts like a complete idiot which is very OOC compared with how she used to be in Betrayal. Lennox is creepier than ever: he lies to her, hides things, overprotects her, molests her (and it's okay for Alexandria, because her Lennox is perfect, and everything he touches is gold, Amen).
I don't want to think about this book anymore, I don't want to waste more of my time because of it, so I'll stop this review full of disappointment here and I'll do my best to move on.
This book fed me up, it took me almost 3 weeks to read a 300 pages book. I'm done with this series.
I have a real question now, who was the biggest d*ck in this book?
A: Alexandria?
B: Chelsea?
C: Lennox?
Drum roll, please.
And the good answer was : Answer D, all of the above.
Pretty simple, I kept reading this book solely for Oren and Adelaide POV. At least they were interesting and Adelaide finally realizes that she has a head and that she can use it. It was refreshing. To be clear, without her I would have DNF this book around 15%. I liked both the present from Adelaide POV and the flashbacks from Oren and her. We learn that the strength can be well hidden and being a stubborn cunt doesn't make you brave *side glancing at Alex*.
All the chemistry between Nox and Charli is gone, their dialogues are empty and very robotic, like they say what they are supposed to say but don't really put their heart in the conversation anymore. And the storyline was soooo predictable. Alexandria acts like a complete idiot which is very OOC compared with how she used to be in Betrayal. Lennox is creepier than ever: he lies to her, hides things, overprotects her, molests her (and it's okay for Alexandria, because her Lennox is perfect, and everything he touches is gold, Amen).
I don't want to think about this book anymore, I don't want to waste more of my time because of it, so I'll stop this review full of disappointment here and I'll do my best to move on.
August 3, 2018
I’m so angry with how this ended but I can’t say that this book, this series hasn’t consumed my life. I need to know what happens next!
May 8, 2016
Holy crap, Aleatha Romig did it again! I’m dazed, shocked and stupefied! Just when you start getting answers in the web of lies, new questions are formed. She gives you just enough information to wet your whistle, satisfying your curiosity and bam, like a freaking two by four between the eyes, Aleatha slams you back to reality. One bonafide straight jacket for this intense five star read!
I'm ready for ENTRAPMENT! Bring it on and do your worst!
April 23, 2016
4.5 Oh, the Tangled Web Stars
* * * * 1/2
When one reads a series, it is important to have the right mindset. It is like a conditioning for a marathon. There will be the excitement of the start.... the next section of getting your groove and then the play of timing... a little faster here.. slower in other parts, leading up to finishing the race.
This series has many elements and keeping them clear and concise is what makes Aleatha Romig's talent necessary. She has created this world with many, many, moving parts; players who may or may not be who they represent, a love interest whose life and family tree is roots deep in secretive endeavors and political chaos, and then there is our main gal...one who has not had a lovely beginning; who has fought her way out of the "Prada Bag" of what was to be and taken her life into her own capable hands.
We have had 2 entries in this series; each with the purpose to draw us in; woo us to want to know more and in this 3rd entry, Romig does the class story-telling of revealing, sharing and keeping entire funds of information separate from those who should know.
Serial story telling has a specific flow... and Deceptions is engaging, answers many of the questions from the last book with everything pointing in other directions now.
All of the bad guys are there...all of the loved ones are clinging to each other when needed... and in the meat and potatoes of this particular book, we are given more perspectives, allowing us to see things which happened, will happen if we pay attention and understand what we are left with was plotted all along in order to move us closer to the conclusion of this epic tale.
All of it flows; all teases and makes us think beyond the written word... and if we are quick enough, we might sense what has happened in order to get to our cliffy. Not to worry.... we are in great hands...and if you have the right mindset...you will be patient for your next installment to come.
Entrapment, September 13, 2016
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Happy reader has now the chance to catch up
Figure out what the hell has been happening with Charli and Nox....
Or will I...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1/28/16
Now you see it... Now you don't...
Was it all smoke and mirrors...
What were the chances of these lives at play were manipulated...
Others pulling all the strings, hmmm....
It will take strength and courage to hold strong to feelings of new love...
For with the smoke and mirrors...how does one know what is real...
Deception (Infidelity, #3) coming this May 2016
A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways
* * * * 1/2
When one reads a series, it is important to have the right mindset. It is like a conditioning for a marathon. There will be the excitement of the start.... the next section of getting your groove and then the play of timing... a little faster here.. slower in other parts, leading up to finishing the race.
This series has many elements and keeping them clear and concise is what makes Aleatha Romig's talent necessary. She has created this world with many, many, moving parts; players who may or may not be who they represent, a love interest whose life and family tree is roots deep in secretive endeavors and political chaos, and then there is our main gal...one who has not had a lovely beginning; who has fought her way out of the "Prada Bag" of what was to be and taken her life into her own capable hands.
We have had 2 entries in this series; each with the purpose to draw us in; woo us to want to know more and in this 3rd entry, Romig does the class story-telling of revealing, sharing and keeping entire funds of information separate from those who should know.
Serial story telling has a specific flow... and Deceptions is engaging, answers many of the questions from the last book with everything pointing in other directions now.
All of the bad guys are there...all of the loved ones are clinging to each other when needed... and in the meat and potatoes of this particular book, we are given more perspectives, allowing us to see things which happened, will happen if we pay attention and understand what we are left with was plotted all along in order to move us closer to the conclusion of this epic tale.
All of it flows; all teases and makes us think beyond the written word... and if we are quick enough, we might sense what has happened in order to get to our cliffy. Not to worry.... we are in great hands...and if you have the right mindset...you will be patient for your next installment to come.
Entrapment, September 13, 2016
~~~~~ Before Reading ~~~~~
Happy reader has now the chance to catch up
Figure out what the hell has been happening with Charli and Nox....
Or will I...
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1/28/16
Now you see it... Now you don't...
Was it all smoke and mirrors...
What were the chances of these lives at play were manipulated...
Others pulling all the strings, hmmm....
It will take strength and courage to hold strong to feelings of new love...
For with the smoke and mirrors...how does one know what is real...
Deception (Infidelity, #3) coming this May 2016
A gifted copy was provided by author/publisher for an honest review.
For more Reviews, Free E-books and Giveaways
May 21, 2016
4 ★'s
I didn't like what happened at the end of the last book so I couldn't wait to find out what in the heck was going on. A.R. gives us the whole ending in the prologue of this book and of course, you can only imagine where things go from there.
But...while Nox and Charli do give each other space, they also can't stand to be apart. I loved how they talked things out but I was a bit surprised at the next part! Then things get really complicated and I'm a little disappointed in Nox...again.
We get a lot of background on Oren and Nox and I was shocked about the connection...also the possible "he's maybe not"? That would be a coup!
There's also a lot more on Adelaide. I loved the strides she was making but how could she have not figured out what was happening and/or at least it would seem Jane would have an idea. I just hate when characters are made out that way.
And don't even get me started on Chelsea....really? I'm going to withhold judgment on this one though until the next book because there has got to be more going on. Her saving grace was that she did come through for Charli so *fingers crossed*.
I just knew with this being the third book out of five that all holy hell was going to break loose and I freakin' loved that cliffhanger! It was perfect! But for all those cliffhanger haters out there....we only have to wait till September 13th for Entrapment! I'm betting on Nox and Oren!
I didn't like what happened at the end of the last book so I couldn't wait to find out what in the heck was going on. A.R. gives us the whole ending in the prologue of this book and of course, you can only imagine where things go from there.
But...while Nox and Charli do give each other space, they also can't stand to be apart. I loved how they talked things out but I was a bit surprised at the next part! Then things get really complicated and I'm a little disappointed in Nox...again.
We get a lot of background on Oren and Nox and I was shocked about the connection...also the possible "he's maybe not"? That would be a coup!
There's also a lot more on Adelaide. I loved the strides she was making but how could she have not figured out what was happening and/or at least it would seem Jane would have an idea. I just hate when characters are made out that way.
And don't even get me started on Chelsea....really? I'm going to withhold judgment on this one though until the next book because there has got to be more going on. Her saving grace was that she did come through for Charli so *fingers crossed*.
I just knew with this being the third book out of five that all holy hell was going to break loose and I freakin' loved that cliffhanger! It was perfect! But for all those cliffhanger haters out there....we only have to wait till September 13th for Entrapment! I'm betting on Nox and Oren!
May 10, 2016
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
Once again, Aleatha Romig has masterfully crafted a series that has readers begging for more. In this third installment, Deception, readers are taken down the proverbial rabbit hole where truths, lies, and secrets are slowly revealed and unmasked. In true Aleatha fashion, every detail and raw emotions are perfectly told and orchestrated in providing a glimpse of the facets and motives for the secondary characters and as well as for Charli and Nox. Nothing is black and white. And so forth, Aleatha allowed readers like myself to read between the lines and given a big taste of what is to come.
Since I don’t want to spoil the book, I will just say that you will get an in depth perspective of Nox and his father’s relationship to Charli’s family. And of course, lots of secrets and lies are just waiting to be exposed. Curious as to what those secrets are and what is the big cliffhanger, well I guess the only way for you to find out is to read Deception. All I can tell you, you will be Aleatha’d with her wicked, sinful, and seductive prose that has a way of spellbinding readers to be fully invested with her characters. Trust me, you will need to hold on tight because that ending has me on edge and begging for more.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Aleatha Romig
Once again, Aleatha Romig has masterfully crafted a series that has readers begging for more. In this third installment, Deception, readers are taken down the proverbial rabbit hole where truths, lies, and secrets are slowly revealed and unmasked. In true Aleatha fashion, every detail and raw emotions are perfectly told and orchestrated in providing a glimpse of the facets and motives for the secondary characters and as well as for Charli and Nox. Nothing is black and white. And so forth, Aleatha allowed readers like myself to read between the lines and given a big taste of what is to come.
Since I don’t want to spoil the book, I will just say that you will get an in depth perspective of Nox and his father’s relationship to Charli’s family. And of course, lots of secrets and lies are just waiting to be exposed. Curious as to what those secrets are and what is the big cliffhanger, well I guess the only way for you to find out is to read Deception. All I can tell you, you will be Aleatha’d with her wicked, sinful, and seductive prose that has a way of spellbinding readers to be fully invested with her characters. Trust me, you will need to hold on tight because that ending has me on edge and begging for more.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Aleatha Romig
October 22, 2016
4.5 stars ❤️
"They say that men fall in love faster, but women fall harder."
- Charli
* * *
"I hope that someday Lennox fulfills his own dreams. I know what it’s like to have other people’s dreams thrust on you. I wouldn’t want that for him."
- Charli
* * *
"I was in Charli and in heaven. In the eye of the storm, I was making love to the new love of my life."
- Nox
* * *
"She filled me with a promise of something that I’d forgotten existed—a promise of more, of love, laughter, and life."
- Nox
"They say that men fall in love faster, but women fall harder."
- Charli
* * *
"I hope that someday Lennox fulfills his own dreams. I know what it’s like to have other people’s dreams thrust on you. I wouldn’t want that for him."
- Charli
* * *
"I was in Charli and in heaven. In the eye of the storm, I was making love to the new love of my life."
- Nox
* * *
"She filled me with a promise of something that I’d forgotten existed—a promise of more, of love, laughter, and life."
- Nox
December 21, 2017
4.25 stars!!
Deception starts exactly where Cunning was stopped. Ms. Romig being brilliant as she is, she uses the last pages of Cunning as a prologue for Deception! The story is so full of secrets that I just start now to understand how more complicate and twisted everything is! I love the world of this story! Although everything looks shinning and perfect, nothing is! Really fantastic! Of course there are so many events again that are happening in this part that I am seriously upset for the most part of the book! And in this instalment, besides Alex’s, Nox’s and Adelaide’s POV, we get to have also Oren’s POV and the story and history is really forming!
Alexandria starts to understand better Nox and their relationship. She is standing better on her feet with his support and she knows how to get away from the Horror Mansion!
Nox is trying to be honest with Alexandria. He is finally telling her his darkest secrets (that weren’t so dark as a fact but as emotions) and their connection is complete! There is a part of him that I don’t like and this is that he hides on purpose things from her in order to protect her! He should have had more faith in her and their relationship in my eyes!
Their relationship has changed and it feels sweetier! Their feelings for each other are really deep and sincere! It’s nice to watch them together and to have find a nice routine to live together!
The end of the story was painful and that’s the nice way to say it! I mean, I honestly wanted to scream from the depth of my lungs NO NO NO NO!!!!! So, I need to start reading the next part immediately! I cannot comprehend what exactly is happening for once again and how to proceed! Just that I really need to read the next one!
Deception starts exactly where Cunning was stopped. Ms. Romig being brilliant as she is, she uses the last pages of Cunning as a prologue for Deception! The story is so full of secrets that I just start now to understand how more complicate and twisted everything is! I love the world of this story! Although everything looks shinning and perfect, nothing is! Really fantastic! Of course there are so many events again that are happening in this part that I am seriously upset for the most part of the book! And in this instalment, besides Alex’s, Nox’s and Adelaide’s POV, we get to have also Oren’s POV and the story and history is really forming!
Alexandria starts to understand better Nox and their relationship. She is standing better on her feet with his support and she knows how to get away from the Horror Mansion!
Nox is trying to be honest with Alexandria. He is finally telling her his darkest secrets (that weren’t so dark as a fact but as emotions) and their connection is complete! There is a part of him that I don’t like and this is that he hides on purpose things from her in order to protect her! He should have had more faith in her and their relationship in my eyes!
Their relationship has changed and it feels sweetier! Their feelings for each other are really deep and sincere! It’s nice to watch them together and to have find a nice routine to live together!
The end of the story was painful and that’s the nice way to say it! I mean, I honestly wanted to scream from the depth of my lungs NO NO NO NO!!!!! So, I need to start reading the next part immediately! I cannot comprehend what exactly is happening for once again and how to proceed! Just that I really need to read the next one!
August 3, 2018
So I loved Alex in this book up until the very end. Then I wanted to shake her and ask her what the hell she thought she was doing. Most of the time I love Nox but I’m really tired of Jo being this thing hanging over them. I get it. It’s sad that she’s gone but it didn’t seem like they were very happy to begin with. I know I sound so callous but it’s a trope I really hate. So I was really loving every bit of this book until about the last 15%. Thanks to my friend Mindy for doing this BR with me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 3, 2016
I received an ARC for my honest review
Oh my God where do I even begin? Can I even tell you anything about this book? Hell no, not unless I want to give stuff away. So here I go to try my best not to spoil the story.
Deception starts off right where Cunning left off. Okay that's it, that is all I can tell you. I'm joking, but I will say this there are so many twists and turns and just when I think I might have something figured out I don't.
I love Nox and Charli so much. I want Charli to have happiness, she deserves it but her step dad Alton has other plans for her. I can't wait for the next book to come out and hopefully we will have some answers. Last, but not least Aleatha Roming and her brilliant mind always amazes me. Her storylines and her writing blow me away every time.
~Alison
Oh my God where do I even begin? Can I even tell you anything about this book? Hell no, not unless I want to give stuff away. So here I go to try my best not to spoil the story.
Deception starts off right where Cunning left off. Okay that's it, that is all I can tell you. I'm joking, but I will say this there are so many twists and turns and just when I think I might have something figured out I don't.
I love Nox and Charli so much. I want Charli to have happiness, she deserves it but her step dad Alton has other plans for her. I can't wait for the next book to come out and hopefully we will have some answers. Last, but not least Aleatha Roming and her brilliant mind always amazes me. Her storylines and her writing blow me away every time.
~Alison
April 27, 2016
Review: Surj 4.5 stars
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Many of you will be too young to remember, but this book (in fact this whole series to date) is like watching a cliff hanger episode of 80's prime time American soap opera "Dallas." That programme was seriously crazy. The lifestyles of the rich and famous, the plots, the twists, the good guys, the bad guys, the good guys turning bad, the bad guys turning good, the incestuousness of it all... yup it all happened and then some and we couldn't get enough. Aleatha Romig's "Deception" is on parr with all of that. Actually, scratch that, this book is way ahead. It's in a league of it's own. This author really has taken mind f**k craziness to a whole new level and as I reach the end of each book in this series, I crave more. Need more even. There are still so many questions. There are still so many parts of the puzzle missing and I'm desperate for everything to fit, to get the complete picture.
The minute I turned the first page of "Deception," I knew I was about to peel back a few more layers of a story that had turned into something so much bigger than just a journey of love. This was a story about two families. It was a story about legacy and loyalty, wealth and duty and and if you're looking for shock value, this book is bursting at the seems with it. The sinister, underhanded activities, the lengths people would go to, to protect what they felt was rightfully theirs or what they felt they deserved. Each time I thought I had started to make some head way with the plot, each time I thought I had managed to untangle a few knots in that ever growing web of lies, deceit and double crossings, this author would throw something in that would make me stop dead in my reading tracks and do a double take. "Say what???? Did I just read that right???" Sometimes, these moments were obvious. However, other times it was a comment from a character or a simple word and I know that had I not been giving this story my undivided attention, I may have missed it. So word of warning... PAY ATTENTION!!! The plot continues to thicken in this latest instalment of the "Infidelity" Series and you really don't want to miss a thing.
I loved the multiple POV we continued to get in this next chapter in Nox and Alex's story. The various characters really knew how to test and challenge my thought processes. My views on how I felt about certain individuals continued to morph and change, some for the better, others most definitely for the worse but I think it was the addition of chapters told from the past and present from various POV's that really did help to tip the scales for me. Those chapters were eye openers, helping provide rhyme and reason for actions and behaviours and really highlighting the fact that all was most definitely not as it seemed.
My affections for the main characters continued to grow but it was Nox's behaviour that left me with an uncomfortable feeling. He had promised never to lie to Alex which he didn't but was not telling her the whole truth or withholding information not just as bad? This was going to come back and bite him if not in this book, then the next and it was not going to be pretty. When would he learn!!!
"Deception" was a fantastic, action packed, drama filled, thrilling addition to this brilliant saga and I cannot wait to see what happens next. Yup, you got it, another doozer of a cliffy peeps. Would we expect anything less?
This third instalment in the "Infidelity" series gets 4.5 stars
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Many of you will be too young to remember, but this book (in fact this whole series to date) is like watching a cliff hanger episode of 80's prime time American soap opera "Dallas." That programme was seriously crazy. The lifestyles of the rich and famous, the plots, the twists, the good guys, the bad guys, the good guys turning bad, the bad guys turning good, the incestuousness of it all... yup it all happened and then some and we couldn't get enough. Aleatha Romig's "Deception" is on parr with all of that. Actually, scratch that, this book is way ahead. It's in a league of it's own. This author really has taken mind f**k craziness to a whole new level and as I reach the end of each book in this series, I crave more. Need more even. There are still so many questions. There are still so many parts of the puzzle missing and I'm desperate for everything to fit, to get the complete picture.
Secrets weren't secrets unless they were hidden away.
The minute I turned the first page of "Deception," I knew I was about to peel back a few more layers of a story that had turned into something so much bigger than just a journey of love. This was a story about two families. It was a story about legacy and loyalty, wealth and duty and and if you're looking for shock value, this book is bursting at the seems with it. The sinister, underhanded activities, the lengths people would go to, to protect what they felt was rightfully theirs or what they felt they deserved. Each time I thought I had started to make some head way with the plot, each time I thought I had managed to untangle a few knots in that ever growing web of lies, deceit and double crossings, this author would throw something in that would make me stop dead in my reading tracks and do a double take. "Say what???? Did I just read that right???" Sometimes, these moments were obvious. However, other times it was a comment from a character or a simple word and I know that had I not been giving this story my undivided attention, I may have missed it. So word of warning... PAY ATTENTION!!! The plot continues to thicken in this latest instalment of the "Infidelity" Series and you really don't want to miss a thing.
Those things that we shared openly, that we talked, laughed and even cried about, couldn't hurt us because they were out there for the world to see. It was the things that were hidden, that we didn't share, that lurked in the shadows- those held the power to hurt, harm and even destroy.
I loved the multiple POV we continued to get in this next chapter in Nox and Alex's story. The various characters really knew how to test and challenge my thought processes. My views on how I felt about certain individuals continued to morph and change, some for the better, others most definitely for the worse but I think it was the addition of chapters told from the past and present from various POV's that really did help to tip the scales for me. Those chapters were eye openers, helping provide rhyme and reason for actions and behaviours and really highlighting the fact that all was most definitely not as it seemed.
My affections for the main characters continued to grow but it was Nox's behaviour that left me with an uncomfortable feeling. He had promised never to lie to Alex which he didn't but was not telling her the whole truth or withholding information not just as bad? This was going to come back and bite him if not in this book, then the next and it was not going to be pretty. When would he learn!!!
She filled me with a promise of something that I'd forgotten existed- a promise of more, of love, laughter and life.
"Deception" was a fantastic, action packed, drama filled, thrilling addition to this brilliant saga and I cannot wait to see what happens next. Yup, you got it, another doozer of a cliffy peeps. Would we expect anything less?
This third instalment in the "Infidelity" series gets 4.5 stars
May 6, 2016
4.5 stars
What a tangled web this author has woven. After three books in a five book series, I still have no idea where the story is leading. This author has built a complex series with multiple possible outcomes. But there's only one outcome that matters to me. . . . will Lennox and Charli survive the forces that try to pull them apart?
After the ending for this book, I'm nervous on all accounts but not for the reasons you may think.
What can I tell you?
* With the ending of the last book, I feared this couple would be split for a good part of this book. So it surprised me how they changed, in a good way.
* This installment adds the POV of Oren, Lennox's dad. Despite what his POV reveals, I don't hate him like I expected to. But I reserve the right to change my mind.
* Alton, Alex's step-father is still a dickhead.
* If you're like me and didn't like Adelaide in the previous books, you may have a change of heart with this book. What transpires toward the end of this story broke my heart.
* We learn of some interesting connections between the Demitri and Montague families, resulting in two huge twists.
The title of this book was easy to understand, as there are multiple levels of deception.
* Lennox kept his secret about his past because it was too hard to talk about. But he and Deloris keep other information from Charli in order to protect her feelings.
* Alton seems to be the grand manipulator in this book. The steps he takes to remain in control are conniving and heartless. And he seems to hold all of the cards right now.
Of the three books, this one is my favorite so far. The last 15% had me on the edge of my seat as I realized where the story was leading. I'm terrified for several people and nearly threw my kindle at the end. Yes, it has a big cliffhanger, and honestly, I've come to expect that from this series. I'm not happy about waiting until September for the next installment, but I'm excited that this author, after 3 books, has not only kept the story interesting and unpredictable, but has provided enough layers that I realize the next 2 books are necessary. This is not one of those stories I can see being condensed. The author has clearly laid out a plot and every twist has a purpose. I can’t wait to see where it all leads.
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
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What a tangled web this author has woven. After three books in a five book series, I still have no idea where the story is leading. This author has built a complex series with multiple possible outcomes. But there's only one outcome that matters to me. . . . will Lennox and Charli survive the forces that try to pull them apart?
After the ending for this book, I'm nervous on all accounts but not for the reasons you may think.
What can I tell you?
* With the ending of the last book, I feared this couple would be split for a good part of this book. So it surprised me how they changed, in a good way.
* This installment adds the POV of Oren, Lennox's dad. Despite what his POV reveals, I don't hate him like I expected to. But I reserve the right to change my mind.
* Alton, Alex's step-father is still a dickhead.
* If you're like me and didn't like Adelaide in the previous books, you may have a change of heart with this book. What transpires toward the end of this story broke my heart.
* We learn of some interesting connections between the Demitri and Montague families, resulting in two huge twists.
The title of this book was easy to understand, as there are multiple levels of deception.
* Lennox kept his secret about his past because it was too hard to talk about. But he and Deloris keep other information from Charli in order to protect her feelings.
* Alton seems to be the grand manipulator in this book. The steps he takes to remain in control are conniving and heartless. And he seems to hold all of the cards right now.
Of the three books, this one is my favorite so far. The last 15% had me on the edge of my seat as I realized where the story was leading. I'm terrified for several people and nearly threw my kindle at the end. Yes, it has a big cliffhanger, and honestly, I've come to expect that from this series. I'm not happy about waiting until September for the next installment, but I'm excited that this author, after 3 books, has not only kept the story interesting and unpredictable, but has provided enough layers that I realize the next 2 books are necessary. This is not one of those stories I can see being condensed. The author has clearly laid out a plot and every twist has a purpose. I can’t wait to see where it all leads.
*An ARC was received for an honest review.
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March 1, 2017
Captivating! This author really knows how keep you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn.
***review to come
***review to come
January 24, 2018
OMFG!!!
What a book. This series just keeps getting better and better. I can't get enough of it. I luv Charli and Nox so much my heart goes out to them. They are dealing with so much crap. I hate Alton so much I his character is just the worst. I'm totally sucked into this series.
Charli is dealing with so much stuff again in the book. Life is just one big rollercoaster. There are so many ups and downs I don't know how she is dealing with it all. Her luv for Nox is getting stronger by the day even though there are still things that she needs to know. But the trust they have together is so good. It's what is keeping them together and strong as a couple. Even though there are some many people trying to wreck what they have.
Nox is amazing I just luv him so much. Finding out more about him as been great but heartbreaking. I'm liking that he is opening up more and showing Charli that he can be the guy she deserves. Even though there are people that are goin to try and get and the way. He won't let Charli down she means so much to him. Even if them people will do there best to split them up.
This series is just amazing. I was a lil bit worried that it was goin to stay dragging on part. But it hasn't one bit. I m still hooked to this series I can't get enough of it. There is still so much to find out on both Charli and Nox's side. But after the way this book ended I m getting a lil scared. I need the next book so much I m so so glad I don't have to wait. Things have just turned even worst for Charli and Nox. I need to know what's goin to happen.
I would highly recommend this book and series. I m so glad that I found this author and series. I m luving everything about it.
What a book. This series just keeps getting better and better. I can't get enough of it. I luv Charli and Nox so much my heart goes out to them. They are dealing with so much crap. I hate Alton so much I his character is just the worst. I'm totally sucked into this series.
Charli is dealing with so much stuff again in the book. Life is just one big rollercoaster. There are so many ups and downs I don't know how she is dealing with it all. Her luv for Nox is getting stronger by the day even though there are still things that she needs to know. But the trust they have together is so good. It's what is keeping them together and strong as a couple. Even though there are some many people trying to wreck what they have.
Nox is amazing I just luv him so much. Finding out more about him as been great but heartbreaking. I'm liking that he is opening up more and showing Charli that he can be the guy she deserves. Even though there are people that are goin to try and get and the way. He won't let Charli down she means so much to him. Even if them people will do there best to split them up.
This series is just amazing. I was a lil bit worried that it was goin to stay dragging on part. But it hasn't one bit. I m still hooked to this series I can't get enough of it. There is still so much to find out on both Charli and Nox's side. But after the way this book ended I m getting a lil scared. I need the next book so much I m so so glad I don't have to wait. Things have just turned even worst for Charli and Nox. I need to know what's goin to happen.
I would highly recommend this book and series. I m so glad that I found this author and series. I m luving everything about it.
May 9, 2016
DNF @ 60%. Hmm, I'm the minority here, but I forced myself to read till 60% of this book since the reviews were so good for this series
There's nothing that annoyed me necessarily in the books, except that it could not in any way capture my interest. Each book is long, and yet in every book hardly anything happens. It feels like we gain a lot of information about business deals and relationships but nothing really happens. In every book, I felt like hardly anything at all happens, it's maybe the end of the book where something happens and it ends in a cliffhanger.
Also, specific to the second book, their characters weren't consistent at all. Nox pretends to be some asshole alpha anti-hero male and changes within one scene. Characterisation was poorly conducted I think. The characters would act differently from scene to scene. I believe in the development and the change of characters throughout time and a series of events, not a complete 180 from one scene to the next and back.
I feel as though the first 3 books can be written in 1 if all the unnecessary details were taken out. So far, the first three books for me feel like filler books for the conclusion and I don't appreciate paying for three books and gaining minimally from them. Also, there are the background stories of other characters which is cool, but I feel adds nothing to the story ...
Also, all the talk about "punishment", etc and no execution was just weird.
Maybe I'll come back to this later, but for now I'm done.
There's nothing that annoyed me necessarily in the books, except that it could not in any way capture my interest. Each book is long, and yet in every book hardly anything happens. It feels like we gain a lot of information about business deals and relationships but nothing really happens. In every book, I felt like hardly anything at all happens, it's maybe the end of the book where something happens and it ends in a cliffhanger.
Also, specific to the second book, their characters weren't consistent at all. Nox pretends to be some asshole alpha anti-hero male and changes within one scene. Characterisation was poorly conducted I think. The characters would act differently from scene to scene. I believe in the development and the change of characters throughout time and a series of events, not a complete 180 from one scene to the next and back.
I feel as though the first 3 books can be written in 1 if all the unnecessary details were taken out. So far, the first three books for me feel like filler books for the conclusion and I don't appreciate paying for three books and gaining minimally from them. Also, there are the background stories of other characters which is cool, but I feel adds nothing to the story ...
Also, all the talk about "punishment", etc and no execution was just weird.
Maybe I'll come back to this later, but for now I'm done.
January 29, 2020
Book three and my attention is still on! I was worried five books were too many and there would be no reason to drag the story... however I have to admit Roming knows how to keep a reader guess. Although some of what is happening can be easily seen, the plot is well woven and the writing is very good.
Learning about Adelaide and Oren also helps the narration to flow and it’s refreshing to read other POV . I totally take back what I said about Adelaide I’m cheering her and I demand she gets the justice she deserves! Oren also is a surprise and I’m so glad he had a voice to shed light on his past.
Alex and Nox still get on my nerves sometimes, they’re both holier than thou and ready to cast judgement on their parents without never trying to walk in their shoes.
The relationship between Alex and Nox was sometimes dull and slow moving I found their times together were a repetition of other scenes and I would have liked for them to be more mature and upfront. Nox is still begin secretive and selfish, I hope he will make amends especially when it comes to the people he involved to pursue his own ends.
I’m not sure I like the way Chelsea is portrayed she’s accused of doing something when in realty she’s a victim, I hope the author will give her some justice, and Alex will finally be the good and loyal friend she claims to be.
Learning about Adelaide and Oren also helps the narration to flow and it’s refreshing to read other POV . I totally take back what I said about Adelaide I’m cheering her and I demand she gets the justice she deserves! Oren also is a surprise and I’m so glad he had a voice to shed light on his past.
Alex and Nox still get on my nerves sometimes, they’re both holier than thou and ready to cast judgement on their parents without never trying to walk in their shoes.
The relationship between Alex and Nox was sometimes dull and slow moving I found their times together were a repetition of other scenes and I would have liked for them to be more mature and upfront. Nox is still begin secretive and selfish, I hope he will make amends especially when it comes to the people he involved to pursue his own ends.
I’m not sure I like the way Chelsea is portrayed she’s accused of doing something when in realty she’s a victim, I hope the author will give her some justice, and Alex will finally be the good and loyal friend she claims to be.
January 3, 2021
This series is getting on my nerves now. Its not that the story is bad but at this moment I feel trapped because I am interested in the characters but I also want it to end asap. Hence I am going to take a break from this series for now.
Also specially in this book I felt as if nothing much was happening. The author only puts a major cliffhanger at the end which makes for a great tease but other than stories are getting kind of meh.
Also specially in this book I felt as if nothing much was happening. The author only puts a major cliffhanger at the end which makes for a great tease but other than stories are getting kind of meh.
August 12, 2021
Deception picks up right where Cunning left off.
Each chapter is told in multiple POVs ( Nox’s, Charli’s, and Adelaide’s) with flashbacks to the past from Adelaine’s and Oren’s POVs and Aleatha Romig slowly unveils more key points all the while weaving new plotlines into the story. From mafia connections, to family, to underhand lawyers, judges,and professors, to disloyal friends and bodyguards the novel covers many criminal plots each worth its own book. For me that is why the story did not pull me in, with each new chapter my reading was interrupted as I had to concentrate on whose POV and which time it was for the next ten pages, and what new threat, development or disclosure was revealed. There is no real main thread of a storyline, the danger comes from all sides, and it was starting to lose my attention.
The writing was off. Some chapters were ok, whereas others seemed forced especially the sex scenes. AR used “as” so often that I scimmed over the boring description and counted the “as”, up to three in one paragraph.
The worst was the last chapter, unbelievable actions by the head of security and Charlie. Charlie’s behaviour felt inconsistent with her now stronger persona. I would have preferred a different action to demonstrate how confident she had become. The actions fellt rushed as if the author didn’t want to write more than xxx pages.
I am a great fan of the Consequence series, AR told the story in three very suspenseful books and for readers who wanted to get the missing/ explaining scenes three additions from Tony’s POV.
Apparently in this series she tries to incorporate the other POVs directly so everybody has to buy five books. Serious editing and compressing would benefit this story, and it could be told in three books as well.
Readers who haven’t started reading yet I suggest waiting until the last book is published. There are so many details you forget over the months, #4 is due in September, #5 in November.
Each chapter is told in multiple POVs ( Nox’s, Charli’s, and Adelaide’s) with flashbacks to the past from Adelaine’s and Oren’s POVs and Aleatha Romig slowly unveils more key points all the while weaving new plotlines into the story. From mafia connections, to family, to underhand lawyers, judges,and professors, to disloyal friends and bodyguards the novel covers many criminal plots each worth its own book. For me that is why the story did not pull me in, with each new chapter my reading was interrupted as I had to concentrate on whose POV and which time it was for the next ten pages, and what new threat, development or disclosure was revealed. There is no real main thread of a storyline, the danger comes from all sides, and it was starting to lose my attention.
The writing was off. Some chapters were ok, whereas others seemed forced especially the sex scenes. AR used “as” so often that I scimmed over the boring description and counted the “as”, up to three in one paragraph.
The worst was the last chapter, unbelievable actions by the head of security and Charlie. Charlie’s behaviour felt inconsistent with her now stronger persona. I would have preferred a different action to demonstrate how confident she had become. The actions fellt rushed as if the author didn’t want to write more than xxx pages.
I am a great fan of the Consequence series, AR told the story in three very suspenseful books and for readers who wanted to get the missing/ explaining scenes three additions from Tony’s POV.
Apparently in this series she tries to incorporate the other POVs directly so everybody has to buy five books. Serious editing and compressing would benefit this story, and it could be told in three books as well.
Readers who haven’t started reading yet I suggest waiting until the last book is published. There are so many details you forget over the months, #4 is due in September, #5 in November.
May 18, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
!!!!! WOW !!!!!
It’s just amazing!!!
!!!!! WOW !!!!!
It’s just amazing!!!
May 2, 2016
Deception (Infidelity #3) by Aleatha Romig
4.5 stars!!!
Aleatha Romig continues to weave this web of suspense, lies and intrigue all the while continuing a beautiful love story between the two main characters Nox and Alex/Charli. It seems that as the rich get richer the lengths to which they will go to protect what they deem to be theirs just gets more and more sinister. Just when you think you have it all mastered Aleatha Romig inserts some key dialogue or a flashback and what you thought you knew is just gone in a puff of smoke.
You need to be on your toes reading this book, you need to concentrate and really take in everything that Aleatha Romig slowly but cleverly divulges. Who is good? Who is bad? What are their motives? Is everyone who or what they seem?
Told in multiple POV’s with flashbacks to past and present Aleatha Romig slowly unveils more key points all the while keeping you firmly on the edge of your seat. From mafia connections, to family, to underhand lawyers, to disloyal friendships Aleatha Romig will have you second guessing everything and everyone as she expertly lures you into her spider’s web of unscrupulous, underhand and decidedly dodgy business men who marry for connections and business contracts that should have been sunk along with the Titanic.
On the flip side though, Nox and Charli are becoming a lot more open with one and other, more trusting and their flourishing romance is the light to the dark of the rest of this book. Nox is in full blown protective mode and sometimes omission is just as good as a lie. Charli is stronger than he thinks and sometimes what Nox perceives as “protection” Charli sees as lack of trust and lies. However, these two are learning and growing together and with both of them opening up we understand Nox a lot better and also to some degree Charli. Hopefully these two will learn from their mistakes and become a well-oiled cohesive unit that will work as one. Together these two are formidable and are perfect for each other and I am desperately clinging to the hope that no matter what is chucked at them they will have the strength and belief in one and other to muddy through.
With outside interferences and a world gone mad, these two have mountains to climb and a lot of dirt to unearth. Who is behind it all? Is it what and who you think? Knowing Aleatha Romig through her past books I have come to expect the unexpected, it is never what or who you think and I found myself desperately trying to put myself in Aleatha Romig’s mind…a task I found pointless. Once again, I found myself Aleatha’d and I cannot wait to see where their story is going. Being book three of a five book series, there is still some serious meat left in this story and really…anything can happen and it probably will.
The Montague’s are a crazy bunch and with wills and codicils and contracts and a mountain of wealth and control at stake I would put nothing past them…something that Aleatha Romig really brought to the forefront in this instalment. With the Demetri’s and Montague’s paths already having crossed in the past…how will they intersect in the present and future. So many things still to learn, so many conspiracy theories and I now have a head full of potential outcomes. Guess I will just have to wait for Entrapment in September, it cannot come soon enough.
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4.5 stars!!!
“She filled me with a promise of something that I’d forgotten existed – a promise of more, of love, laughter and life.”
Aleatha Romig continues to weave this web of suspense, lies and intrigue all the while continuing a beautiful love story between the two main characters Nox and Alex/Charli. It seems that as the rich get richer the lengths to which they will go to protect what they deem to be theirs just gets more and more sinister. Just when you think you have it all mastered Aleatha Romig inserts some key dialogue or a flashback and what you thought you knew is just gone in a puff of smoke.
You need to be on your toes reading this book, you need to concentrate and really take in everything that Aleatha Romig slowly but cleverly divulges. Who is good? Who is bad? What are their motives? Is everyone who or what they seem?
“In a seedy motel in Georgia, the world stopped spinning and lightning exploded.”
Told in multiple POV’s with flashbacks to past and present Aleatha Romig slowly unveils more key points all the while keeping you firmly on the edge of your seat. From mafia connections, to family, to underhand lawyers, to disloyal friendships Aleatha Romig will have you second guessing everything and everyone as she expertly lures you into her spider’s web of unscrupulous, underhand and decidedly dodgy business men who marry for connections and business contracts that should have been sunk along with the Titanic.
“…I know you have secrets too. I know you have shadows, but in your shadows, mine feel less threatening. For the first time, I feel free to talk about things that I’ve always kept quiet.”
On the flip side though, Nox and Charli are becoming a lot more open with one and other, more trusting and their flourishing romance is the light to the dark of the rest of this book. Nox is in full blown protective mode and sometimes omission is just as good as a lie. Charli is stronger than he thinks and sometimes what Nox perceives as “protection” Charli sees as lack of trust and lies. However, these two are learning and growing together and with both of them opening up we understand Nox a lot better and also to some degree Charli. Hopefully these two will learn from their mistakes and become a well-oiled cohesive unit that will work as one. Together these two are formidable and are perfect for each other and I am desperately clinging to the hope that no matter what is chucked at them they will have the strength and belief in one and other to muddy through.
“No, princess, you haven’t seen my cape, but you’ve seen under the mask. You do realize that makes you part of a very elite group.”
With outside interferences and a world gone mad, these two have mountains to climb and a lot of dirt to unearth. Who is behind it all? Is it what and who you think? Knowing Aleatha Romig through her past books I have come to expect the unexpected, it is never what or who you think and I found myself desperately trying to put myself in Aleatha Romig’s mind…a task I found pointless. Once again, I found myself Aleatha’d and I cannot wait to see where their story is going. Being book three of a five book series, there is still some serious meat left in this story and really…anything can happen and it probably will.
“…Alex started living when she went out west. Unfortunately, what she was doing before – living or merely surviving – is trying to suck her back into its black-hole abyss.”
The Montague’s are a crazy bunch and with wills and codicils and contracts and a mountain of wealth and control at stake I would put nothing past them…something that Aleatha Romig really brought to the forefront in this instalment. With the Demetri’s and Montague’s paths already having crossed in the past…how will they intersect in the present and future. So many things still to learn, so many conspiracy theories and I now have a head full of potential outcomes. Guess I will just have to wait for Entrapment in September, it cannot come soon enough.
“Some children are afraid of the boogeyman. I didn’t wonder if he was a myth. I knew he lived down the hall.”
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