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Friendly Deceit : Book One of the Friendly Deceit Trilogy
Not Everyone who walks by your side is meant to stay there……
Childhood best friends Journey Montess and Cheyenne Goods thought their bond would last forever. And it probably would have, until Seth Bradshaw entered their lives. Seth, an affluent and sinfully sexy Alpha, is determined to have Journey at all costs. Meanwhile, Cheyenne, green with envy over her friend's new love interest; schemes to ensnare the handsome tycoon. However, after unleashing all of her feminine charms and desperate underhandedness, he is the one man she cannot sway.
This is the tale of what happens when a one sided competition between lifelong friends stops being friendly and turns deadly.
Seth Bradshaw
Time stood still the first time I laid eyes on Journey. She enchanted me and conjured up things I had never felt before. I want her with every fiber of my being, but there is one huge obstacle standing between me and the only woman my heart has ever desired. For the first time since I was a child, I find myself at the mercy of another.
Journey Montess
From the moment our gazes collided, I knew I would not stand a chance. Seth is the epitome of all things masculine -- seizing my soul and making me beg for more. He only demanded one thing: my unfailing love, but that is the one thing I cannot give. When long ago buried insecurities begin to resurface, I find myself torn between pursuing the everlasting love that my soul so earnestly craves at the risk losing a lifelong companion, and maintaining a lifelong sisterhood while forfeiting my soul.
This novel contains graphic content, strong language, and graphic sexual situations. It is not intended for sensitive audiences and persons under age 18.
BWWM Romantic Suspense
Childhood best friends Journey Montess and Cheyenne Goods thought their bond would last forever. And it probably would have, until Seth Bradshaw entered their lives. Seth, an affluent and sinfully sexy Alpha, is determined to have Journey at all costs. Meanwhile, Cheyenne, green with envy over her friend's new love interest; schemes to ensnare the handsome tycoon. However, after unleashing all of her feminine charms and desperate underhandedness, he is the one man she cannot sway.
This is the tale of what happens when a one sided competition between lifelong friends stops being friendly and turns deadly.
Seth Bradshaw
Time stood still the first time I laid eyes on Journey. She enchanted me and conjured up things I had never felt before. I want her with every fiber of my being, but there is one huge obstacle standing between me and the only woman my heart has ever desired. For the first time since I was a child, I find myself at the mercy of another.
Journey Montess
From the moment our gazes collided, I knew I would not stand a chance. Seth is the epitome of all things masculine -- seizing my soul and making me beg for more. He only demanded one thing: my unfailing love, but that is the one thing I cannot give. When long ago buried insecurities begin to resurface, I find myself torn between pursuing the everlasting love that my soul so earnestly craves at the risk losing a lifelong companion, and maintaining a lifelong sisterhood while forfeiting my soul.
This novel contains graphic content, strong language, and graphic sexual situations. It is not intended for sensitive audiences and persons under age 18.
BWWM Romantic Suspense
321 pages, ebook
Published February 6, 2019
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L.V. Hope
2 books5 followersL.V. Hope is known for her wicked imagination, passion for health and fitness, and for pushing life to its limits. Her characters come to her in her dreams, inspiring her with their limitless possibilities… Most days, L.V. can be found working up a sweat at the gym. When not lifting or writing, L.V. a Florida native, enjoys cruising with her husband, concerts, theme parks with her family, sunning her cheeks on the beach, and intellectual conversations with random strangers. You can find L.V. Hope on Instagram and Twitter @AuthorLVHope.
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February 28, 2019
First time reading a book by this author. I was hooked from the first few sentences!! Seth loved Journey like no other I loved their relationship how he courted her loved the back and forth banter between them. Cheyenne was as crazy as a loon wow I mean she was off her rocker. She did everything she could to break them.up but failed everytime I'm glad Seth was that kind of Alpha that NEVER allowed any female to disrespect Journey. I will say Journey pissed me off with that one particular scene where she believed that lying witch over Seth! I was like you dummy you can't be that stupid and naive! But thankfully she wised up and got her man back. I loved Ashton and Journey's sister Amaya and her friend Dominique and her mama! I can't wait to read the 2nd part don't have us wait too long!!
March 21, 2019
I was frustrated with Journey and Cheyenne’s friendship from the beginning (the way Cheyenne treated Journey and slept with her boyfriends in the past, but they remained friends). When Cheyenne said Seth raped her and Journey believed her, I completely lost interest. After that, I was no longer interested in this book. Then, Journey and Seth was separated for 3 years after that?!?!? Sorry, but I couldn’t get into the story after that. There wasn’t anything about the story that made sense to me.
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February 16, 2019
So good
Personally I like long story’s so I was happy that this was a long book but the emotions that I felt in here was so epic and I’m glad that she’s gonna come out with a book number two I just can’t wait
Personally I like long story’s so I was happy that this was a long book but the emotions that I felt in here was so epic and I’m glad that she’s gonna come out with a book number two I just can’t wait
February 12, 2019
Wow!!
this was an interesting story. Loved Seth who knew from day one Journey was his. Glad that crazy Cheyenne and her also crazy mama got theirs. Although since Cheyenne is still alive might see her again. Journey should have known better than believing Cheyenne and giving that Victor a chance. I was actually madder than Seth about that😂. Looking forward to the next installment.
this was an interesting story. Loved Seth who knew from day one Journey was his. Glad that crazy Cheyenne and her also crazy mama got theirs. Although since Cheyenne is still alive might see her again. Journey should have known better than believing Cheyenne and giving that Victor a chance. I was actually madder than Seth about that😂. Looking forward to the next installment.
February 8, 2019
Outstanding
This is the first book i have read by this author, but it won't be the last. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading other books. It's nothing like being too trusting and Journey made me want to reach into the book and slap some sense into her head. All in all great work, keep on keeping on. I loved this book.
This is the first book i have read by this author, but it won't be the last. I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading other books. It's nothing like being too trusting and Journey made me want to reach into the book and slap some sense into her head. All in all great work, keep on keeping on. I loved this book.
February 17, 2019
50 Shades meets Love Jones
For a new author L.V. Hope nails descriptive writing. She creates characters and brings them to life in a novel where the sexiness of 50 Shades meets the romantic and sensual Love Jones.
For a new author L.V. Hope nails descriptive writing. She creates characters and brings them to life in a novel where the sexiness of 50 Shades meets the romantic and sensual Love Jones.
May 3, 2019
Loved this as I could not put it down
Seth, is an Adonis from the descriptions of him. Journey is a lovely person but at the start she annoyed me, she could not see what Cheyenne was doing...how did Cheyenne take so much from her and she still believed in her....nevertheless, the story is good and kept my interest enough that I'll read the next instalment as long as the lose ends are at least addressed and the story isn't drawn out for the sake of it.
Seth, is an Adonis from the descriptions of him. Journey is a lovely person but at the start she annoyed me, she could not see what Cheyenne was doing...how did Cheyenne take so much from her and she still believed in her....nevertheless, the story is good and kept my interest enough that I'll read the next instalment as long as the lose ends are at least addressed and the story isn't drawn out for the sake of it.
April 1, 2019
Awesome book!
This was such a great read. I am so excited for the next installment. The characters are great however I wanted to slap some common sense into Journey on more than one occasion in this book.
This was such a great read. I am so excited for the next installment. The characters are great however I wanted to slap some common sense into Journey on more than one occasion in this book.
March 1, 2019
New reader
I enjoyed reading this first story. Some parts made me lol they were written so well but I honestly can not get down with a character that is sooo naive. Definitely a good start and I look forward to the next installment.
I enjoyed reading this first story. Some parts made me lol they were written so well but I honestly can not get down with a character that is sooo naive. Definitely a good start and I look forward to the next installment.
February 26, 2019
Captivating!!
Omg L.V. Hope .....well done, this story captivated me from beginning to end.
I appreciate your work, looking forward to the next chapter.
Am ecstatic i stumbled upon you on an online magazine featuring your story.
Great job!!
Omg L.V. Hope .....well done, this story captivated me from beginning to end.
I appreciate your work, looking forward to the next chapter.
Am ecstatic i stumbled upon you on an online magazine featuring your story.
Great job!!
March 22, 2019
Mannnn
This book was lit from beginning to end. Hurry up with part two please. I can’t wait to see what else you have in store.
This book was lit from beginning to end. Hurry up with part two please. I can’t wait to see what else you have in store.
March 11, 2019
This book was recommended to me by a reading buddy. This is my first book by this author and I took out the book with Kindle Unlimited.
Seth and Journey's love story was captivating. The only fly in the ointment was Cheyenne. She was a total nightmare and does everything she can to come onto Journey's man. Journey I thought was totally naive with regards to Cheyenne's behaviour to all her boyfriends and continues to believe in Cheyenne even when her behaviour shows her to be a liar and untrustworthy. I was disappointed that Journey could not see through this vindictive woman and allows her play havoc in her life and comes between Seth and her.
Definitely worth a read but be warned the story is in 3 parts and part 2 is not out yet.
Seth and Journey's love story was captivating. The only fly in the ointment was Cheyenne. She was a total nightmare and does everything she can to come onto Journey's man. Journey I thought was totally naive with regards to Cheyenne's behaviour to all her boyfriends and continues to believe in Cheyenne even when her behaviour shows her to be a liar and untrustworthy. I was disappointed that Journey could not see through this vindictive woman and allows her play havoc in her life and comes between Seth and her.
Definitely worth a read but be warned the story is in 3 parts and part 2 is not out yet.
March 18, 2019
Too Stupid To Live
I'm at 63%in the book and I really want to stop. Journey at this point appears to be too stupid to live. The book is really sexy but I don't think I will recover any respect for the main character. Going to leave it for a few days and read something that makes sense.
I'm at 63%in the book and I really want to stop. Journey at this point appears to be too stupid to live. The book is really sexy but I don't think I will recover any respect for the main character. Going to leave it for a few days and read something that makes sense.
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