Review: Romance With A Shot of Suspense!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 1, 2011
I'm going to point out that this is Book 2 in the Tilling Passions series and I have not read Book 1.  That being said, I can't find anything in the book that I didn't understand or needed clarification on.  I will, at some point, try to read Book 1 and Book 3.This was an awesome 105 page story.  The shorter length of the book didn't detract from the novel in any way.  It didn't seem rushed in any area nor did it leave out any crucial information that some shorter stories tend to do.Deirdre Tilling is a professional landscaper in Maine that is mending a broken heart after her girlfriend, Bri, ends their relationship.  Ayden Scott is an undercover DEA agent using the name Austin, who is tracking a drug lord and just moved to Maine to bring the guy down.  Deirdre and Ayden meet at a party thrown by Shawn Jameson and their one-night-stand doesn't stay so one-nightish.  When Deirdre is busted for heroin possession on her way home from working on Mr. Jameson's property all hell breaks loose.  Nothing is what is seems and no one is who they say they are.  As Deirdre is played like a pawn in a chess game, Ayden/Austin must face a huge decision--take down a drug lord or save the woman he loves.I loved the strength of both Deirdre and Ayden/Austin.  They both have very different emotional issues that they are dealing with throughout the book and are able to lean on each other for support.  The no-strings-attached hook up really didn't work out for them.  Both characters bonded together almost immediately and I felt just how real their feelings were for each other even though they hadn't know each other very long.  Deceive Her With Desire flowed so well and the story line kept me on my toes.  The suspense and romance of the novel didn't overtake each other; there was a nice balance of both.  The romantic parts were hot and realistic and the suspense kept me engaged.This is a Must Read!Please note that there are "adult scenes."(Book provided at no charge in exchange for an honest review--no money changed hands)