Deadly Charade by Lynette Eason & Kelly Underwood: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

One wrong move and their cover is blown. So their charade sparking real feelings is the last twist they can afford.

Special Agent Kira Miller's new career at the FBI has started--in translations. It's not the opportunity she was hoping for to show off her skills, until she detects a lead in some paperwork. Now assigned an undercover role, she's in her element as she gathers intel on an art smuggling ring. She's daunted not by the mission but by her cover--posing as a married woman to the fake husband she met less than twenty-four hours earlier.

Special Agent Bryce Lambert's assignment to go undercover as a newlywed couple with Kira has the two of them moving next door to the prime suspects, and a relationship is the last thing he wants, fake or real. With secret auctions and hidden treasures, there's plenty to keep them busy--if only they can play the part their lives and careers depend upon while keeping their own hearts in check.

Romantic suspense novelists Lynette Eason and Kelly Underwood collaborate in this fast-paced, clean thriller delivering fake-dating tension, forced proximity, and FBI intrigue--perfect for fans of Elizabeth Goddard, Irene Hannon, Dani Pettrey, and edge-of-your-seat reads.

The Author

Lynette Eason is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Twilight Tactics and coauthor of Deadly Charade. She has written many thrilling romantic suspense series, including Lake City Heroes, Extreme Measures, Danger Never Sleeps, Blue Justice, Women of Justice, Deadly Reunions, Hidden Identity, and Elite Guardians. Learn more and sign up for her newsletter at LynetteEason.com.

Kelly Underwood's debut novel with Sunrise Publishing involved working with Lynette Eason as her mentor and lead author. Defending Honor, part of the Elite Guardians series, earned third place in the Selah Awards and was a finalist in the Carol Awards. Learn more at KellyUnderwoodAuthor.com.

Book Review

Lynette Eason is one of those names that when I see it, I know I'm in for a story that will keep me at the edge of my seat. While I hadn't had a chance to read any of Kelly Underwood's books prior to this one, I've had a few on my TBR for quite some time, so I was excited about this collaboration. And it did not disappoint. Kira and Bryce drew me into their story pretty quickly as they go undercover as a married couple to uncover an art smuggling ring. This one had all the forced proximity and tension that I always love with the fake dating trope (one of my favorites!) PLUS all the added tension and sense of danger of a suspense... and I was absolutely here for it all! It was fast paced and kept me guessing right through to the end, just as a good suspense read should... with messages of faith that only made me enjoy the story that much more. I loved discovering that this was loosely based on real events (the Amber Room), which again just made the mystery element all the more interesting to me! This was a great start to a new series and one that has me excited to see what will happen next. If you enjoy Christian romantic suspense, this is one to add to your TBR. 


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