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Deadly Illusion

A Suspenseful Standalone (Secrets and the City, Book 1)

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Deadly Illusion

By: Kathy Lockheart
Narrated by: Sarah Puckett, Michael Norman Johnson
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AN AMAZON TOP 25 BESTSELLER!

I was able to hide the bruises from everyone... until an MMA fighter came along. Now he'll die to protect me. Maybe even kill... He insists I stay with him for protection, but Damian is keeping his own dark secrets and warns me that anyone who gets close to him will be in danger…Worse, my assailant is determined to finish what he started.

And now, my life, along with the lives of everyone I love…… is in peril.

Can Damian and I survive and get our happily ever after?

Or will this fairy tale end in murder?

*STANDALONE, no cliffhanger

©2021 Kathy Lockheart (P)2025 KATHY LOCKHEART Romantic Suspense Suspense Thriller & Suspense Exciting Tear-jerking Combat Sports

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This friends to lovers, forbidden, second chance, slow burn, emotional romantic suspense was really well done. The author gives up the perspective of a domestic abuse survivor in a respective, realistic manner.

These characters were flawed, tortured, and human. Jenna and Damian had an intense, effortless connection and I really liked how their relationship developed. The plot was really good and I did not expect the plot twist.

Even though the book was written only from Jenna's POV, I really enjoyed the duet narration by Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson and felt it really added to the experience of the audiobook.

Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Slow burn, emotional, romantic suspense!

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
I throughly enjoyed this book , it was gripping, heartbreaking and heartwarming… I was engaged throughout the whole book the suspense had me at the edge of my seat..
I just couldn’t stop reading it.
Damian a MMA fighter holy moly he’s hot 🔥

Damien 🫠

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Wow this got better as I listened to it, Exciting, well written, loved it! What an Author and the narrators were excellent......I was so pulled into the story at times I had to stop reading it as I was getting too involved! The last hour had me crying on and off due to happiness, and, Well u need to listen to this book to understand WOW

Deadly illusion

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Kathy Lockheart takes you on an emotional rollercoaster ride like no other, emotionally moving with some heartfelt moments and some gut-wrenching and hard to get through moments and situations. Jenna and Colton’s relationship was all fine and dandy until it was not when his true colors surfaced and the evil within him. Both had gone through hardships growing up, but Colton’s really did a number on him, left him more broken than Jenna even imagined. She tried to forgive him after he first put his hands on her, but it is hard to forget and, most of all, it is hard to trust again. Those around her sensed something was not right, including her brother Justin and then her new friend Damian, who has his own inner demons. When Colton goes off the rails, both Justin and Damian became her protectors, but even they can not stop the evil that Colton is ready to throw at them. This story may take some out of their comfort zone, some may even ask why did Jenna stay with Colton after the first time, but the author kept it real, since this happens all the time and for each victim as their reasons, whether is it lack of self worth or confidence or maybe just blinded by love. This is a well written, well plotted story and while I did not appreciate direction taken with Justin or the logic behind it, but that is my opinion and I also feel it would have been more of an impact if it played out differently, regardless it made me very sad and even mad. That said, there is never a dull moment in this book, the drama is non-stop, angst is high and there are thrilling and suspenseful moments, twist and turns, and romance worth waiting for in the end. The world building, character growth and development are fantastic. Kathy Lockheart, thank you for this great story and emotional rollercoaster ride.

🎧📚🎧  Sarah Puckett and Michael Norman Johnson did an amazing job bringing these characters to life and delivered a spot on portrayal of each. Naturals in their roles, both grasping every aspect of their characters’ personality and demeanor. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had your feeling them all. These two voice artists are the perfect pairing, with voices and talent that complement each other, and a performance that elevates the story to another level. They are entertaining storytellers and a pleasure to listen to.

Emotionally Moving! Astounding Story & Listen🎧

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It was really a great book! I enjoyed it thoroughly. Definitely some heavy topics, so please check TWs.

Duet narration 🎧

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