title: Deception's Kiss
author: Scott, Collette
description: There is a thin line between love and hate, two of the most powerful human emotions, and the battle for one to triumph over another rages... Armed with proof to take down the powerful cartel leader, El Padrino, the Evans' are determined to make him pay for his crimes. With allies on both sides of the border, they assemble a team to smuggle El Padrino over the border. However, they are not prepared for the return of an old enemy, a man who is not finished with Hayden Evans yet. With the knowledge that justice is close at hand, Hayden struggles with his conscience. The right thing to do is end El Padrino's reign of terror, but the two men have formed a deep bond of friendship. Unfortunately, the difficult dynamic comes to an abrupt end when betrayal is revealed. In Mexico, Janka Esparza is struggling to cope with the level of deception she exposed about the man she married, despite the support of her first love, José. Although she knows how evil Marco has become, she is unprepared for the depth of his desperation. He goes on a murderous rampage, planning to destroy everyone he once held dear. Does that include brave Janka? The evidence is solid, and the end is within reach. It is time to bring El Padrino to justice, and everyone is ready for a new beginning. It seems so simple, but it comes at a higher cost than they believed as each layer of deception is revealed.