Can an FBI agent obsessed with redemption and a grieving
widow desperate to clear her husband’s name learn to believe in love again?
Shannon Riedel faces down danger when a gunman breaks into
her office claiming her dead husband swindled him. When FBI agent Tony Crazaniak
arrives to investigate, sexual heat sizzles. The ex-Delta Force operative’s
massive presence and dark eyes trigger an attraction the young widow finds
unnerving.
When Crazaniak convinces Shannon she needs his protection,
they partner to unearth secrets her husband left behind—secrets involving a
Tanzanian mine that yields perfect blue diamonds coveted by dealers around the
world—secrets connected to a terrorist leader Crazanaik has vowed to take down.
With danger surrounding them, two emotionally wounded souls
bond, but can they put their demons to rest and trust in love? Can they survive
long enough to find out?
Excerpt:
The gun Shannon came across at the bottom of a neatly folded
stack of masculine attire on her bed shouldn’t have surprised her. She’d seen
the agent’s Glock earlier.
Intrigued, she reached for the pistol, an object that seemed
so out of place in her bedroom. As though she were familiar with handling
firearms when she wasn’t, she wrapped her hand around the grip then jerked her
head toward the bathroom door, conjuring up thriller fantasies.
But she didn’t have to conjure anything when she noticed a
letter poking out of Crazaniak’s inside jacket pocket. Nor did she have to
imagine the fact that the closet door stood slightly ajar. Her stomach
clenched, a mix of anger and unease. Had the FBI agent been nosing through
Tyler’s belongings?
Tit for tat—the urge to sneak a peak overwhelmed her. Her
heartbeat ratcheted up as she shifted the gun to her left hand and reached for
the letter.
At that instant, she sensed a presence behind her. Even as
the sound of water pounded the walls of the tub enclosure, Shannon knew in her
heart of hearts that six foot-plus of dripping wet, naked man stood not
relaxing under the water jets, but hovering five heart-palpitating feet away.
“Want to toss me my clothes?” he asked.
Unwilling to face him, she remained quick-frozen like a
pillar of ice.
“Tell me you weren’t snooping in my things,” he rumbled.
“Tell me you weren’t snooping in my closet.”
“ I wasn’t snooping.”
She eyed the edge of the letter. “I thought I’d treat your
duds to some suds. You want to hang out in my robe for a few?”
“Not enough material there to cover my manly attributes.
I’ll settle for day-old Jockeys, and what the hell were you doing with my
pistol?”
“Nothing.” She almost turned around.
Her chest thumped. The thought of Crazaniak au natural not
only spiked her pulse, it titillated her imagination. She waited for a chord of
guilt to strum across her heart. It didn’t happen. Instead, discord fluttered
low in her abdomen, and she sensed him moving closer.
Mal Olson writes adrenaline-kicked romantic suspense. When
her consuming passion for writing allows time, she enjoys reading, flower
gardening, jamming with friends on the mountain dulcimer, and hiking in a
nearby state forest (or in the mountains somewhere). She has three grown children
and one granddaughter and resides with her own special hero in southeast
Wisconsin where she juggles writing time with her freelance landscape design
business.
Praise for Shadow of
Deceit:
Sizzling Hot Reviews
~ Shadow of Deceit is a fast-paced novel that will draw you into the chaos
surrounding Tony and Shannon, and won't let you go until the end.
Beverly at The
Wormhole ~ "Wow! This one has it all! Non-stop action, hot and sexy
characters, betrayal, smokin' romance, and a thrilling plot."
Stacey Joy Netzel,
award winning author of Lost in Italy ~ Shadow of Deceit delivers on the
author's promise of adrenaline-kicked romance with great characters, a well
developed plot, and action packed scenes that'll keep readers turning the pages
and wanting more!
Gothic Mom's Book
Review ~ In the 150+ books that I read per year, there are very few that
receive a five star rating. Shadow of Deceit did just that. Non stop action,
sexual tension, an adventure that had me on the edge of my seat...A fantastic
book that had me from page one...
Storm Goddess Book
Reviews ~ Shadow of Deceit is an excellent suspense novel from start to
finish! ...If you're a fan of romantic suspense, add Shadow of Deceit to your
list of reads. Mal Olson is on my list of authors to watch-and buy!
Lissette Manning,
author ~ This was such an intriguing story. I enjoyed every minute of it.
So much so, I couldn't put it down.
Cocktails and Books
Review - Shannon ~ I love a good romantic suspense story that can draw you
in immediately and keep you hanging on til the last page...An excellent read...
Keeping Up With The
Rheinlander's ~ This read is quite a rush...action packed, full of sexual
tension, tragedy and of course deceit!! ...I highly recommend this book if you
like action packed drama with an interesting romantic twist! I look forward to
reading more from Mal Olson!!
The Reading Reviewer
- Mary Gramlich ~ Mal Olson writes with the perfect combination of mystery,
suspense, and romance to keep every reader pleased with the turn of the
page.
Hi Tamaria, thanks for spotlighting me today! If anyone would like to make a comment, I'd love to hear from them. I'll be giving away a $20 Amazon gift certificate at the end of my tour with Sizzpling PR, and will choose the winner from those who make comments. Mal
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