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Freshwater Bay #2
The Actor's Deceit
How dare he?
He said he hated it here. So why come back and upset her world, just when Ariana Jones is starting to make a name for herself as a serious jewellery designer? Just when she’s met someone else.
Actor Rhys Morgan needs to make big changes to his life and fast. That means leaving Tinsel Town and going back home to Wales.
But home's not been his happy place. He's told too many people too many lies. What will they say when they find out that this Hollywood star was really working in an L.A. bar?
And what will the woman who hates him the most, his ex, Ariana Jones say when he tells her he still loves her?
The lies are killing him, but the truth will break them.
222 pages, ebook
Published October 28, 2019
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Nell Grey
7 books95 followersNell Grey writes romance and romantic thrillers.
Her new romantic thriller series 'The Petals' will be released autumn 2021.
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FULL LIST OF BOOKS
The Freshwater By Novel Series
The Strictly Business Proposal
The Actor's Deceit
Their Just Deserts
The Rural Escape
The Trust Me Find Me Romantic Suspense Series
Trust Me
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Nell Grey also blogs regularly and publishes books reviews. Her online book group is a friendly place to chat about all types of books.
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All of Nell Grey's reviews can be found on her blog:
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Her new romantic thriller series 'The Petals' will be released autumn 2021.
Click the follow button to keep up to date with Nell Grey's new releases.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B07ZRNK1YG
FULL LIST OF BOOKS
The Freshwater By Novel Series
The Strictly Business Proposal
The Actor's Deceit
Their Just Deserts
The Rural Escape
The Trust Me Find Me Romantic Suspense Series
Trust Me
Find Me
Nell Grey also blogs regularly and publishes books reviews. Her online book group is a friendly place to chat about all types of books.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/22935...
All of Nell Grey's reviews can be found on her blog:
https://www.nellgreybooks.com/recentr...
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March 12, 2020
Nell Grey continues her Freshwater Bay family saga series with a series of unexpected twists that turn enemies into friends, into lovers, into enemies and lovers again. (Hey, if it was easy it wouldn't be a fun read). Ariana is a struggling jewellry designer in Wales who finds a supportive online partner in Hollywood slacker Rhys Morgan - only she doesn't know it because they both are using typical online usernames that protect their identities but not for long.
When the two end up meeting in real life, there are discoveries, surprises and one twist after another as they try to find a way to turn an online relationship into a real world affair.
I picked this book up because I love reading books about actors but Rhys isn't much of one and it's really not a big part of his character of the story. That left me a bit disappointed. I was also initially turned off by Rhys' sad-sack characterization. Everyone deserves a second chance, but I wasn't rooting for him to find love at the start of the book, and especially not after his secrets are revealed.
However, by the time I got into the middle of the book, I found myself charmed by the writing and intrigued by the twists and turns in Rhys and Ariana's relationship. There is also quite a bit of story devoted to the other family members from previous and future books, so if you're into family sagas and you've read from book one, you'll find even more to like here.
On the steamy scale: there are couple of passionate love scenes that never go over the top. I'd put it somewhere between Subtle and Warm on the scale.
The biggest draw for me ended up not being the "actor" portion of the book but the lovely setting on the coast of Wales. This is a place I've often heard about but have rarely encountered in books so it was a nice change of pace and I enjoyed the bits of local culture that made their way into the story.
Overall The Actor's Deceit is an easy, enjoyable read for those who believe in second chances and sweet romance.
When the two end up meeting in real life, there are discoveries, surprises and one twist after another as they try to find a way to turn an online relationship into a real world affair.
I picked this book up because I love reading books about actors but Rhys isn't much of one and it's really not a big part of his character of the story. That left me a bit disappointed. I was also initially turned off by Rhys' sad-sack characterization. Everyone deserves a second chance, but I wasn't rooting for him to find love at the start of the book, and especially not after his secrets are revealed.
However, by the time I got into the middle of the book, I found myself charmed by the writing and intrigued by the twists and turns in Rhys and Ariana's relationship. There is also quite a bit of story devoted to the other family members from previous and future books, so if you're into family sagas and you've read from book one, you'll find even more to like here.
On the steamy scale: there are couple of passionate love scenes that never go over the top. I'd put it somewhere between Subtle and Warm on the scale.
The biggest draw for me ended up not being the "actor" portion of the book but the lovely setting on the coast of Wales. This is a place I've often heard about but have rarely encountered in books so it was a nice change of pace and I enjoyed the bits of local culture that made their way into the story.
Overall The Actor's Deceit is an easy, enjoyable read for those who believe in second chances and sweet romance.
November 5, 2019
Fantastic 2nd book
Absolutely love how these booked are written, throughly enjoying learning about new characters but also catching up on what happens next to Beth and Gareth, can not wait to read book 3&4 👍🏼
Absolutely love how these booked are written, throughly enjoying learning about new characters but also catching up on what happens next to Beth and Gareth, can not wait to read book 3&4 👍🏼
February 24, 2021
Second Chance reality
Rhys is really messed up. Only his online relationship with "Bianca" saves him from death and gets him into rehab. I like the honesty of his situation and how he faces all the lies he has told his loved ones and bad things he has done to to Ariana (Bianca). He's truly on a road to redemption. This was a nice change from Beth & Gareth's assumptions and lack of communication. Even at her angriest, you know Ariana will think things through and eventually forgive Rhys. I love the continuation of Beth and Gareth's involvement and the set up for Alys and Owen. Lots of ups and downs with a great ending for a second chance romance. I hope we continue to have updates on both couples in the next book.
Rhys is really messed up. Only his online relationship with "Bianca" saves him from death and gets him into rehab. I like the honesty of his situation and how he faces all the lies he has told his loved ones and bad things he has done to to Ariana (Bianca). He's truly on a road to redemption. This was a nice change from Beth & Gareth's assumptions and lack of communication. Even at her angriest, you know Ariana will think things through and eventually forgive Rhys. I love the continuation of Beth and Gareth's involvement and the set up for Alys and Owen. Lots of ups and downs with a great ending for a second chance romance. I hope we continue to have updates on both couples in the next book.
April 1, 2020
Other than needing heavy editing, this story is very likable. The characters are wonderful, and it’s a fun and enjoyable romance.
I like the fact that the story involves an entire family of one of the characters, and doesn't just focus on the two main characters. It nicely sets up those individuals for a future book in the series.
I like the fact that the story involves an entire family of one of the characters, and doesn't just focus on the two main characters. It nicely sets up those individuals for a future book in the series.
March 27, 2020
I liked this story. I enjoyed the first one in the Freshwater Bay Series a little more "The Strictly Business Proposal" but I liked this enough to want to read the 3rd book next.
Easy read, I enjoyed the characters, it just didn't peak my attention.
Easy read, I enjoyed the characters, it just didn't peak my attention.
February 18, 2020
Still very much enjoying the series...on to the third book! (I love when I find a good series!!)
July 11, 2020
This is the 2nd book I've read written by Neil Grey; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2020
Actor Rhys Morgan Is leaving tinsel town and heading home and his ex Ariana Jones will not be happy to see him. The characters are well written and engaging. The storyline flowed smoothly from beginning to the end and helped keep my attention.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 11, 2020
The chemistry, sweetness, and twists in plot kept things interesting. Add in drama and passion and you have a good read.
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September 28, 2020
I’d give this book three and a half stars if I could. I found it a quick and entertaining read, perfect for anyone in the mood for a bit of escapist romance. For me, the prologue was the best-written part: it had real drama and an emotional kick. The romance was sweet and the characters very likeable, but I didn’t feel it equalled the same charm and passion of book one, and there were places where the editing and proofreading could have been stronger. I definitely enjoyed it enough to want to read book three.
July 8, 2020
The book is a good sweet romance read. The story has a good story line. The characters are good, and they have good chemistry.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2021
DNF! Couldn’t get into the storyline.
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