Dark Deceptions [Mass Market Paperback]

Dee Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

A-Tac is an elite CIA unit masquerading as faculty at an Ivy League college. Brilliant, badass, and seemingly bulletproof, the members of A-Tac are assigned to the riskiest missions and the most elusive targets.

TORN BETWEEN DUTY AND DESIRE
Covert operations expert Nash Brennon has spent the last eight years trying to forget Annie Gallagher, his former field partner and the only woman he ever loved. Annie betrayed him when he needed her most, then vanished without a trace. Now suddenly she's back in the game - this time as a suspected traitor and threat to national security.
Annie's son has been kidnapped by political terrorists. The price for his life? Assassinate a UN ambassador. When Nash and his group find her, the smoldering passion between Annie and the man she swore she'd never contact again blazes out of control. But can Nash trust her? The stakes couldn?t be higher: Their enemy's endgame is personal, and one false move could cost them their lives.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Emotionally complex and beautifully written, DARK DECEPTIONS is an exciting story of love and betrayal, trust and forgiveness. Dee Davis's strong narrative makes this tale another page turning, white knuckle, fantastic romantic thriller." (ReaderToReader.com on Dark Deceptions )

"Don't miss any book by Dee Davis." (New York Times bestselling author Christina Skye )

"Dee Davis is at the top of her game." (Mariah Stewart, New York Times bestselling author )

"Romantic suspense master Davis pulls out all the stops and delivers a story filled with deceit, treachery, and danger. This is awesome stuff!" (Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine on Chain Reaction )

About the Author

Dee Davis has a BA in Political Science and History, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. During a ten-year career in public relations, she spent three years on the public speaking circuit, did television and radio commercials, and lobbied both the Texas State Legislature and the US Congress. She has won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she has sold eighteen books and three novellas.

Dee has lived in Austria and traveled in Europe extensively. And although she now lives in Manhattan, she still calls Texas home.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Forever; 1 edition (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446542016
• ISBN-13: 978-0446542012
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 1.2 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #372,507 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dee Davis has a BA in Political Science and History, and a Masters Degree in Public Administration. During a ten-year career in public relations, she spent three years on the public speaking circuit, edited two newsletters, wrote three award winning public service announcements, did television and radio commercials, starred in the Seven Year Itch, taught college classes, lobbied both the Texas State Legislature and the US Congress, and served as the director of two associations.

Her highly acclaimed first novel, Everything In Its Time, was published in July 2000. Since then, among others, she's won the Booksellers Best, Golden Leaf, Texas Gold and Prism awards, and been nominated for the National Readers Choice Award, the Holt and two RT Reviewers Choice Awards. To date, she has sold twenty-one books and three novellas, including A Match Made on Madison, and the A-Tac series.

She's lived in Austria and traveled in Europe extensively. And although she now lives in Manhattan she still calls Texas home.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bridget's Review, April 12, 2010

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bridget3420 "Bridget Hopper" (KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Deceptions (Mass Market Paperback)

Nash doesn't fall easily and has only fallen in love with one woman, his partner at A-Tac - Annie. As much as he would like to forget her very existence because of how she hurt him and then simply disappeared. Out of nowhere she reappears and is back to work. They try to extinguish the flame but it only seems to run more wild. Her son was kidnapped by terrorists and the only way they will release him is if a UN ambassador is killed. Even in the face of this disaster, they cannot fight the attraction. Will this help them with the task at hand or will their passion be the death of them?

I liked this book. I thought the writing was fun and the storyline was really good. If you like the combination of thrill, romance, suspense and drama, this is your book.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dark and Dangerous, May 5, 2010

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Dark Faerie Tales (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dark Deceptions (Mass Market Paperback)

Quick & Dirty: An intense tale with an equal mix of romance, suspense and rapid-fire action.

Opening Sentence: "So do you think we're ever going to feel like a normal couple?"

The Review:

Nash Brennon leads an elite black-ops team known as American Tactical Intelligence Command (A-Tac). The team is comprised of the best covert agents in the business. They operate under cloak and dagger at an Ivy League university, waiting for the next high-level assignment to show up on their radar. The team is pulled in to stop an assassination attempt on the U. N. Ambassador and unfortunately for Nash, the assassin is someone he knows. Annie Gallagher is an ex-CIA operative with a long history with Nash. Former lovers and partners, their relationship ended on an explosive note when Anne left Nash twisting in the wind mid-op. Anne has surfaced eight years later, blackmailed into assassinating the U.N. Ambassador. Despite Annie's betrayal, Nash is reluctant to believe that Annie would commit treason. When Annie's son is kidnapped, she will stop at nothing to get her son back.

Dark Deceptions is a perfect blend of action, romance, suspense, and danger that will keep readers captivated. Ms. Davis does a wonderful job of keeping the danger intense and weaves an intricate web of betrayal, espionage, and political intrigue. I especially appreciate strong female characters. It was great reading about kick-butt female operatives that had no problem going toe-to-toe with men twice their size. Annie is no mere damsel in distress, proving herself just as capable as Nash. Annie had her flaws, but overall I found her to be a very believable character. Nash on the other hand was a bit disappointing at times. I expected him to be more Alpha, but he is surprisingly agreeable. Nash is more of the cool, calm and collected variety. After certain events unfold and new things are brought to light, Nash's acceptance was immediate. This was a bit predictable, but not enough to detract from my enjoyment of the story. Annie and Nash have an undeniable chemistry, but they oftentimes couldn't see past their disagreements. It's an understatement to say that their relationship suffered from lack of communication and trust, which is odd given the business they're in. Great secondary characters and complex villains make Dark Deceptions a thrilling read.

Overall, Dark Deceptions is worth reading. Ms. Davis delivers a fast-paced, action-packed thrill-ride that will leave your pulse-pounding and your heart skipping a beat. Full of suspense, twists and turns, Dark Deceptions is a strong addition to the genre.

A-Tac Series

1. Dark Deceptions

2. Dangerous Desires (07/2010)

3. Desperate Deeds (08/2010)

Notable Scene:

As if he'd heard her, Drake bent down, and Annie closed an eye as she gently squeezed the trigger, the motion at once intimate and deadly, everything coming back to her with one fluid motion. She was a trained killer and nothing-not her life in Creede, not her absence from the Company, not even her love for her son-could change that fact.

Using the scope, she ascertained that the man was indeed down. Nash and Drake had already pulled his body deeper into the shadows. She struggled for breath, the past and present coming together in nightmarish fashion. Angrily, she pushed away her rioting emotions. There was no time for introspection. Her son's life and quite possibly Nash and Drake's depended on her ability to keep a cool head.

FTC Advisory: Hachette Book Group provided me with a copy of Dark Deceptions . No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review. In addition, I don't receive affiliate fees for anything purchased via links from my site.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfully, entertaining!! Dark Deceptions by Dee Davis, March 31, 2010

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April A. Renn "aarenn(AprilR)" (Henderson, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dark Deceptions (Mass Market Paperback)

DARK DECEPTIONS by Dee Davis is a delightful entertaining Romantic suspense.This is the first in the A-TAC series. It has suspense, adventure, sensuality, romance, action, and a twist of fate. It is well written with depth and detail. The characters are strong, with secrets that can either pull together or destroy their them. When the past comes back to try to destroy Annie, she must confide in a past love, Nash. The A-TAC team which Nash is a member of, decide to help her to save her son. The secrets from the past finally come out. The enemy has a personal stake in destroying Annie.The secondary characters are just as amazing and strong as the main characters.

I hope some of them will appear in other books. This is an action packed, page turning story. It will keep you interested from the first page until the very last. I would highly recommend, especially if you enjoy Navy Seal stories you will enjoy the A-TAC story. This is a keeper. This book was received for review and you can find details at [...]