From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy comes a tale of romance and suspense. Book 2 in the Deception Series (Book 1 is TAKEN)

Christina Alberti, an expert art historian, has run from the shadows of her past, hiding the truth and building her name as a reputable jewelry specialist at the Barclay Auction House. Everything is perfect until a legendary and priceless diamond makes her a target for a diabolically charming con man determined to pull off the heist of the century at her expense.

FBI Agent J.T. McIntyre is determined to catch the thief who conned his father and destroyed his family. He wants revenge as much as he wants justice, and he won't let anyone stand in his way, not even Christina, whose secrets make him wonder just which side she is on.

When the diamond goes missing, the game turns deadly. Christina and J.T. take a dangerous journey deep into a world of greed and desire, secrets and seduction -- until there's no betrayal left hidden and nowhere the shocking truth can hide.

If you missed the first book, be sure to read TAKEN before reading PLAYED!

Review:

"Mix together a jewelry heist that hinges on old family secrets and the possibility of a dangerous curse, and you have an exciting page-turner that picks up where Freethy's June release, Taken, left off." 4 1/2 STARS - Romantic times Magazine

Other Bestselling Romantic Suspense by Barbara Freethy

LIGHTNING STRIKES TRILOGY
Beautiful Storm (#1)
Lightning Lingers (#2)
Summer Rain (#3)

Standalone Romantic Suspense
Don't Say A Word
All She Ever Wanted
Golden Lies

Connected Duo
Silent Run and Silent Fall

And Barbara's newest connected series, the Callaways, is filled with romance, mystery and adventure.

Available books include:

ON A NIGHT LIKE THIS (#1)
SO THIS IS LOVE (#2)
FALLING FOR A STRANGER (#3)
BETWEEN NOW AND FOREVER (#4)
NOBODY BUT YOU (A Callaway Wedding Novella)
ALL A HEART NEEDS (#5)
THAT SUMMER NIGHT (#6)
WHEN SHADOWS FALL (#7)
SOMEWHERE ONLY WE KNOW (#8)
IF I DIDN'T KNOW BETTER (#9)
TENDER IS THE NIGHT (#10)
CLOSER TO YOU (#11) Coming Soon