In Roya Clairen’s world, there was nothing power and money couldn’t overcome, couldn’t make right or wipe away. Those who had no real interaction with the elite world embraced the lie like a lover. Others, like Zayvier Bynum a Miami street kid turned communications mogul, were intent on exposing the lie… and its dangers. When a sadistic murder occurs in the heart of the elite town of Tranquil, … Florida Zayvier and Roya find themselves relying on lessons from their pasts to square off against what threatens their present.
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A sexy romantic mystery
Elite Deception is the second book I have read by Temple Carver and it is a well written book with a story-line that completely kept my attention the whole way through. This is a romantic mystery with a lot of suspense and very sexy times. The characters are well developed and the dialogue is woven perfectly around the plot.
This is a fast-paced and entertaining book which I recommend to other readers, especially if you want to discover a new author. I am hoping she continues to write and publish.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are all my own.
This is my first time reading anything by this author and I’m impressed with this book. The plot is an interesting one that held my attention throughout. The author does a wonderful job with her writing and kept me engaged and uncertain where things were heading at times. The characters are well developed and nicely presented with good dialogue.
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Good start to a new series. The scenery, the salt brine in the air and the sound of the waves are all conjured up in reading this smart, romantic suspense. We meet a cast of characters that will be interesting to follow as the series progresses while they prepare for a local wedding. Old acquaintances become new loves when we see where and how this happens, all the while trying to solve a few puzzlers along the way. I only gave it 4 stars because there was a bit more sex than I like, but what should I expect if it’s classified as Romantic Suspense. Nevertheless, it will not keep me from following the series to see what happens next.
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This was a steamy murder mystery with several twists and great characters. It touched upon issues such as retribution, trust, friendship, survival, abuse, class politics and societal woes. One thing that seemed a little less than plausible was the idea that 2 days after their childhood best friend was murdered, Desi would hold a party and Roya would be there ready for fun with her new beau, but aside from that it seemed like a great book and I’ll gladly read the next segment. It ends in a happy and safe for now cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
This being me first book by this author I can honestly say WOW the writing was great. The characters are well developed and the storyline has a smooth flow to it that kept turning the pages.
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First part of a romantic thriller. This is an interesting book which is a cross between a thriller and a romance novel. The two genres blend nicely together. In places I felt the plot was slipping but all-in-all it was holding my attention. When I found out in the end that a sequel was in the making, I was sure then that was intentional. The characters were well developed and the scenes were clearly described. The mature dialogue and rather good editing added to the experience. The attraction between our couple, Roya and Zayv was beyond question and one couldn’t help but root for them to make a go of their blossoming feelings for each other. There is plenty of heat without being crude.
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