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Devil's Deception Kindle Edition

by Doreen Owens Malek (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 26 ratings
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First Printing 1985

Released March 1, 2012
As Book Three Of The
MEN OF INTRIGUE: A TRILOGY

DEVIL’S DECEPTION has a mafia princess for a heroine and an FBI Bureau Chief for a hero, so the story gives new meaning to the notion of “opposites attract.” Brett Devlin is a fed planted in the home of Angela Patria in the guise of her bodyguard to get the goods on her drug smuggling uncle. When Devlin finds himself instantly attracted to the lonely, withdrawn beauty who is Patria’s innocent niece, his life becomes complicated very quickly. It is Devlin’s job to be with Angela at all times since he is supposed to be protecting her, and this task makes it impossible for him to conceal his growing feelings for the woman he is deceiving on a daily basis. How this dilemma is resolved and the embattled couple wind up together makes for a satisfying read, and watching straight arrow Devlin unbend enough to fall for the gangster’s ward is touching as well as amusing.
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About the Author

I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.  I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.  A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0085EIOZQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gypsy Autumn Publications (May 21, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 21, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1341 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 260 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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I am Doreen Owens Malek, author of over forty books and lifelong fan of romantic fiction. I live in PA with my husband and college student daughter, a mini dachshund and a sun conyer parrot. I would like to tell you a little about myself.

I came to writing by a circuitous route, starting out as an avid reader of JANE EYRE and WUTHERING HEIGHTS and GONE WITH THE WIND and REBECCA and any other similarly themed books I could find. I first worked as a teacher and then graduated from law school when I desired a more lucrative and independent career. I had always been discouraged from pursuing a writing career by the volatile nature of the business and the relatively poor chance for success. But the realization that I needed a focus for the future encouraged me to do what I had always wanted to do. I sold my fledgling novel to the first editor who read it, and I have been writing ever since. I have written all types of books for all types of people, but my favorite literary pursuit is and always has been romance. Nothing is as rewarding as hearing from my readers, so please use my website to communicate your thoughts and criticisms, as I am always eager to learn from you.

A romance novel rarely disappoints me: in an uncertain world filled with tragedy and sadness, reading about an appealing woman finding a strong man to love her and share her life is the perfect escape. I like to read and write stories in which the main characters overcome obstacles to get together, and then stay together because their mutual devotion cannot be denied no matter what else is happening around them. They always HELP each other and reinforce the quaint but enduring notion that love conquers all - at least in the fictional universe of my imagination. So pull up a chair and take down a book- or pick up a Kindle- and join me in a world where the heroes are tough and headstrong but never boorish and the heroines are feminine and sympathetic but never helpless.

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Sheiglagh
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Gotta Love Him
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2012
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About 50% police procedural and 50% romance, "Devil's Deception" could easily be an episode in one of the cop shows on television. Wow! And double wow! The suspense gets to you that for a few precious minutes, you forget that Doreen Owens Malek is a romance author!

"Devil's Deception" follows Brett Devlin, an undercover cop and Angela Patria, a law student who is also a mob heiress (I'm using the word "mob" loosely here). Two people from the opposite ends of the spectrum whose social classes are as different as night and day. He is from a farming town, she is a New York City socialite. Yet, they are also prime candidates for "opposites attract" scenario.

But, they did not run true to form. After all, there is such as thing as the law.

Great read, exciting story and characters that are so lovable!
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Lilang
4.0 out of 5 stars Devils Deception
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2012
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From the beginning of the story I could tell that the connection between Brett and Angela was magical.
She was naive for being in her mid twenties and he was a man enthralled with her and conflicted with his assignment to betray information from her uncle's illegal dealings. As the time elapses Brett finds he is fighting a loosing battle with his feelings.
I was connected throughout the chapters and found that I could not stop reading until the end,
Highly recommend it . Keep a good cup of coffee with U at all times because it will be hard to interrupt reading it for any reason,
Hope you readers will enjoy it as much as I did ,,
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Liz
3.0 out of 5 stars Gave it a 3 because the books really picks up mid way!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
It was okay. I really did not get into the book until they finally came together. I struggled with the book at first because even thought they had strong connection hero was trying to fight it since he had a job to do and this caused misunderstandings between them. Sometimes these misunderstandings were of heroine putting herself down and it really affected her self esteem. I hated to read that!!!

However, finally the hero says f' it and lets their relationship build. Heroine gives in right away because that is what she always wanted since meeting hero. Things come to head when hero is finished with his job. He admits all his deception and they were numerous. I don't blame the heroine for being made. I was happy she made him work for it!!! I love to see good groveling scenes.

Things come to head when heroine is put in danger. Hero saves heroine. I forgive you and love you are said, and you have HEA. The love scenes were good and did not take away from the story. The main focus was on the story.

I repeat, did not like first half of the book but things really get better the second half. Overall enjoyable read. Both hero and heroine have had previous relationships, but appeared to have only felt love for the first time with each other. I would recommend this angst, drama; if anythings start when they come together for the best part of the book to start. Heroine is in a semi-relationship at first but once H/h come together that almost relationship ends. Good chemistry btwn the main characters.
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Sheila Bowman
5.0 out of 5 stars Half & Half
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2014
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Half romance and half mystery is my favorite style of book and this one is a perfect blend of the two. Could there have been a more perfect ending? I think not. How else could she have ever moved past her stubborn pride and forgiven him.
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JLW
1.0 out of 5 stars Could not finish this it was so preposterous!
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2012
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I have very rarely given a 1 star review yet this was so bad it demanded it. I was surprised I couldn't give this at least a 3 star since I was impressed with the author's "Big Easy" which I do recommend, particularly for the price.

The problem here are the numerous false bedroom starts that the leads have with each other - once bitten should be twice shy and the gal should have considered the guy a total tease after the 2nd time. And then there were more times and yet somehow, the gal falls in love with him - WTF!? Also, I question the legality of the drug agent to infiltrate the suspect's private home so thoroughly - - but maybe I've been watching too much Law & Order.

Anyway, even though it's just 99 cents, don't bother, but I do recommend the "Big Easy."
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DC
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2015
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Nice read
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Pam
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but is that it?
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2012
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The book was good, just did not like how it ended. Thats why I gave it 4 stars. When it ended I thought what the crap is that it. I am new to this author, but loved Danger Zone, so I will continue to read her books.
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Monica101
2.0 out of 5 stars A...romance?
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2012
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Brett is an FBI agent sent to infilitrate a criminal family and find evidence to convict them. To achieve this, the FBI sends threatening calls to the boss' niece, Angela and Brett is "hired" as her bodyguard. I want you to know that I read 81% of this book and I'm still not sure where the romance began. They just started liking each other then sleeping together. I felt no development of feelings or progression towards intimacy. There is just a "You're hot, let's make out" then Brett backtracking because he feels guilty. Very repetotive. I can't torture myself anymore by finising it.
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Msdermina
5.0 out of 5 stars Devils decrption
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 20, 2013
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A very enjoyable read from start to finish. A story of a young woman whose uncle is involved in the shadier side of th he law. The agent sent to get information fall in love with her. Once hr has the information he needs to take down the uncle he informs her of the lies he has had to tell her but she will have none of it.
Then cones the twist.
I enjoyed the writing there was a lot to put into a story but was managed well.
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Devon Reader
2.0 out of 5 stars Did not make it to the end
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 21, 2012
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Seriously?... Badly written & full of cliche's. I did not make it to the end quite simply because I did not care enough about either of the characters to see if they would make it beyong the 'steamy glances' or the deceipt
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