The Story:
After being forced to kill an FBI agent gone rogue in self-defense while
working in the violent crimes unit for the Investigative Services Branch,
ranger Madison Thorn is comfortable with her move to the fraud and cyber
division. At least numbers don't lie. So she's less than thrilled when a
white-collar crime investigation in Natchez, Mississippi, turns violent. She
could also do without being forced to work with
former-childhood-enemy-turned-infuriatingly-handsome park ranger Clayton
Bradshaw.
When a woman who looks just like Madison is attacked on the same night
Madison's grandfather is shot, it becomes clear that there is something much
bigger going on here and that Madison herself is in danger. Madison and Clayton
will have to work together--and suppress their growing feelings for one
another--if they are to discover the truth before it's too late.
My Thoughts:
If you enjoy romantic suspense, I recommend this series set in Natchez
Mississippi. Deception is book three in the Natchez Trace Rangers series
and can be read as a stand-alone, but the series is so good! I especially
enjoyed this one. Madison is a tough lady who focuses on her work, but has a
soft spot when it comes to her grandfather. Clayton is an officer with flaws and
a big heart. As the two of them work to solve a crime against her grandfather,
secrets unfold in unexpected ways as more crimes come to light. Bradley is a
top-notch suspense writer. If you enjoy Colleen Coble, you’ll love Patricia
Bradley’s books. I received a free copy of this book with no expectations. My
opinions are my own.