Deadly Lies (40 page)
From the desk of Kira Morgan
Dear Reader,
It’s easy to write about a match made in heaven. Cinderella meets Prince Charming, they fall in love at first sight, and they
live happily ever after.
But for my latest book, SEDUCED BY DESTINY, I wanted to take on the challenge of star-crossed lovers, characters like Romeo
and Juliet—a man and a woman cursed by fate and thrown together by chance, who have to overcome their tragic history to find
true love.
In SEDUCED BY DESTINY, set in the time of Mary, Queen of Scots, Josselin Ancrum and Andrew Armstrong each have a dark secret
in their past and deadly peril looming in their future. They have little in common. They should avoid each other like the
plague.
She’s Scottish. He’s English.
She likes to stir up trouble. He likes to fly under the radar.
She’s a tavern wench who loves to play with swords. He’s an expert swordsman who’d rather play golf.
Her mother was killed in battle.
His father was the one who killed her.
Talk about Fortune’s foe…
All this would be fine if only they hadn’t started falling in love. If they hadn’t felt that initial spark of attraction…
if they hadn’t begun to enjoy one another’s company… if they hadn’t succumbed to that first kiss… their story might be a simple
tale of revenge.
But Drew and Jossy, unaware of the fateful ties between them, are drawn to one another like iron to a magnet. And by the time
they discover they’ve fallen in love with their mortal enemy, it’s too late. Their hearts are already tangled in a hopeless
knot.
This is where it gets even more interesting.
To make matters worse, outside forces are working to drive them apart. What began as a personal mission of vengeance now involves
their friends, their families, and ultimately their queens. Suspected of treason, hunted by spies, they become targets for
royal assassins.
The uneasy truce between Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary is mirrored in the fragile relationship between Drew and Jossy. The
lovers are swept into a raging battle bigger than the both of them—a battle that shakes the foundation of their union and
threatens their very lives.
Only the strength of their fateful bond and the power of their love can save them now.
Of course, unlike Romeo and Juliet, Drew and Jossy will triumph. Nobody wants to read a historical romance with an unhappy
ending! But just how they manage to overcome all odds, when their stars are crossed and the cards are stacked against them,
is the stuff of nail-biting high adventure and a story that I hope will keep you up all night.
To read an excerpt from SEDUCED BY DESTINY, peruse my research photos, and enter my monthly sweepstakes, visit my website
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Happy adventures!
Also by Cynthia Eden
Deadly Fear
Deadly Heat
DEADLY FEAR
“Fast-paced, action-packed romantic suspense that will leave you breathless with anticipation.”
“Tense, dark, and disturbing… the fantastically tight plot keeps the pages turning with breakneak speed.”
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RT Bood Reviews
“Oozes sexual tension and chemistry… a gripping thriller that will keep readers’ minds racing until the very last page.”
“Five hearts! Nail-biting suspense, great dialogue, and unforgettable characters combine to make this a book you will not
forget… With lots of twists and turns and close calls,
Deadly Fear
is romantic suspense at its best!”
“A fast-paced thriller… a brilliant suspense novel.”
“Five stars! Hot and steamy… I highly recommend reading this book if you love romantic suspense with great characters and
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Deadly Fear
is compelling, and it’s a good read for passing the day away, but avoid the nights—you might be afraid to sleep.
The passion is hot, and the relationship between Monica and Luke is vibrant. Fans will enjoy this beginning of a new series.”
“Pure sexual tension and simply riveting… Such a great book. This brilliant romantic suspense sucked me into the story instantly.
I can’t wait to read the next two in this trilogy!”
PRAISE FOR“Seriously hot, this one will keep you turning pages.”
CYNTHIA EDEN’S
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Hotter After Midnight
“Highly sensual and definitely dangerous.”
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ENNA
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Hotter After Midnight
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Hotter After Midnight
“Eden’s latest brims with passion… All but vibrates with sexual energy.”
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on
Midnight Sins
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Midnight Sins
This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead, is coincidental.
Copyright © 2011 by Cindy Roussos
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Deadly Fear
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First eBook Edition: March 2011
ISBN: 978-0-446-57408-2
