Deadly Omissions

Harper grew up abused, trailer park trash (her words). At 16, she became emancipated and went to live with her Aunt, taking Sage, with her. When her aunt died a few years later, she dropped out of school, went to work full time and borrowed money from a loan shark to keep Sage in the private boarding school she was currently attending. Harper has been let down so many times that she doesn’t let anyone in all the way, refuses any help, but doesn’t hesitate to help anyone she calls friend.

Colton is an FBI agent. He was Harper’s secret boyfriend until he faked his death and failed to tell her he was still alive. He loves her beyond reason, wants to help her, take care of her, but his betrayal cut deep.

When Harper gets in over her head, she finally runs to Colton to help her. While some of this story is predictable, there are still some surprises, twists and turns that caught me off guard and had me on the edge of my seat.

This team of FBI agents are all alpha males; Colton, his twin, Jaxxon, Jamison and Max. Kalliope (love that name) and Morgan are protected by their significant others, Jaxxon and Jamison respectively. Morgan has some serious issues from all she‘s been through. We get Morgan and Jamison’s story next. This cast of characters is definitely an interesting mix, and make me want to know more about them.

I wasn’t too far into this book when I realized it was a continuing story and not truly a standalone. While I read it as a standalone, I immediately went back to buy book one to fill in the gaps. I recommend reading them in order. I can’t wait for the next one!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley

4.5 Stars

Harper Sloan has not had an easy life. Raised by abusive parents who spent everything on drugs and alcohol, she finally escaped with her much younger sister and ran to her Aunt Meg who took over raising Sage and doing whatever she could for Harper.

She has scrimped and saved and sacrificed so that Sage will not have the kind of life she had.
FBI Agent Colton Brady finishes destroying her. He went undercover for an assignment and was reported dead. No one knew that Colton and Harper were a couple and she learns of his death on morning television. She is absolutely heartbroken. And now he is back.

While he was 'dead' Harper got mixed up with a dangerous loan shark, but she needs the money to keep her sister in boarding school. And the loan shark is circling. He wants her work for him to pay off the balance of her loan. And if she doesn't, no one around her is safe...and he knows her secret.

Colton wants something from her as well ... love, forgiveness, understanding, And when she goes to him for help, he'll do anything and everything to protect her.

Although this is okay as a stand along, I highly recommend starting with WEB OF DECEIT (Book 1).

This one has a little of everything... love, hate, heartbreak and sorrow, danger, loan sharks, revenge, murder, and lots of fast-paced action. The characters are cleverly written and easily credible and likeable. I'm a sucker for strong, protective men and Colton is right up my alley. Harper is resilient and no push-over. I love how these characters interact with each other.

The action is practically non stop, lasting until the very end.... a surprising ending that I didn't see coming.

Warning ... there is a bit of a cliff hanger, so I'll be looking for Book 3 in the near future.

Many thanks to the author / The Wild Rose Press, Inc / Netgalley for the digital copy of this book. Opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

Deadly Omissions was the first book I read by Lauren Reign but I will be reading more for sure. It is the second book in the The Deceptive Lovers Series & can be read as a stand alone but I would suggest reading them in order. This book ended on a cliff hanger & I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

I also left a review on bn.com (DaneWeimMama) & at goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32736403-deadly-omissions?ac=1&from_search=true

Wowsers!!! What a ride.. Loved this book, will definitely be buying a copy and passing on to friends! Thanks so much!