I love a good romance with plenty of hot steamy parts. The previous book I read by Kyra Davis (read 2 times actually, it was that good!) remained in my memory banks and I was thrilled to find that she had a new one being released. I had actually purchased it in the ebook version because I could not wait to read it and then the regular book showed up for review. Hot dang! I was a happy girl! Here are my thoughts.
Deceptive Innocence by Kyra Davis
Series: Pure Sin
Publisher: Gallery Books
Publication Date: June 24, 2014
ISBN-13: 978-1476756318
Synopsis: Kyra Davis, the New York Times bestselling author of Just One Night, returns with book one in the thrillingly sensual Pure Sin series featuring a beautiful young woman out for revenge—until she falls in love with the one man whose secrets are as dangerous as her own. (Note: this volume collects Parts 1 – 3 of the previously serialized Deceptive Innocence ebook series.)
Ever since Bell’s mother died while serving time for a murder she didn’t commit, Bell’s been focused on one thing: revenge. She knows her mother was set up by Jonathon Gable, the head of both the powerful Gable family and an international banking corporation. Now she’s determined to take him down—from the inside.
Bell needs access to the Gable home and offices, so she poses as a bartender to seduce her way into the bed—and life—of Jonathon’s rebellious youngest son, Lander. He’s not a typical Gable, spending more time in the dive bars of Harlem than the posh cocktail lounges of the Upper East Side. He has an attraction to danger, a vulnerability Bell isn’t shy about exploiting. It should be easy to uncover the secrets she needs to destroy his family and clear her mother’s name.
But it turns out Lander is much more complicated than she ever imagined. He’s enticing, intelligent, mysterious—plus their sexual chemistry is off the charts. Even though Bell knows he’s the enemy, she can’t help but be moved, both physically and emotionally, by the man she swore was just a target. When he finds out the truth she’s sure both their hearts and her plan will be crushed…until she begins to realize that Lander might be hiding his own secrets, darker than she ever imagined.
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My Thoughts: With all of the work up in my head from the previous book of romance and hot guys, I was expecting a book along those lines. I was a bit surprised to find that this book runs more along the dark side – with revenge fueling the storyline. But that is not a bad thing! This story is loaded with mystery, intrigue and who-dun-it parts along with characters you would not want to meet in a dark alley… the heroine included!
The writing is strong and the story is very well written with plenty of twists and turns. I had a hard time keeping up with everything that was going on myself! Yes, there is romance and plenty of steamy parts but Bell uses it to get to know Lander and keep him close for the ultimate revenge. Keeping track of who is doing what to whom and setting up traps for the down fall is what is important in this story.
I enjoyed the different writing style of this book once I got into it. And you do need to focus on the story to keep track of everything but it is a great read that leaves room for another book to follow. Of course, I have to read that one too! Kyra Davis is one author that I follow and enjoy reading whatever she puts out.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for her review. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.