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Nauti Deceptions

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I won't bother recapping because the other reviewers did such a good job of that. Yes, it might have had a similar flow to it as the previous books did but it was still unique in its own way. When I read the last one, Janey and Alex's story, we got a good glimpse of Zeke and Rogue. I could tell she was going to be a wild one. A real rebel. After reading about her past and what was done to her, I didn't blame her for feeling like digging her heels in and snubbing her nose at what the town thought of her. However, I was worried that she might be the quintessential "bratty" female in the story which can sometimes be sooooo irritating. Huge chip on her shoulder and nothing but trouble.

However, LL did a great job of writing a tough and stubborn female with a beautifully vulnerable and squishy side too. We never had to wonder if she wanted Zeke all these years. She loved him and wanted him. He was the really stubborn one. But we also LOVE those alpha males too, don't we ladies!? Zeke was incredibly sexy and tough and protective and just plain yummy!!! Their journey was, for sure a rocky one, but immensely satisfying. I mean, if you really know LL's work you'd know that these stories are never smooth sailing. They are jam packed with pain, frustration, agony, etc..... before we get to the creamy filling.

I've read all of LL's work and every one of her series are unique. You don't walk away feeling the same way after every story. I have to say, I absolutely love all of her stories. However, I hadn't had the tummy flips and hot flashes like I had with this one, in a long time. It was intensely sexy and moving. The love scenes......whew!!! I hadn't been affected like this in a long time. I think Zeke's dark and intense needs paired with Rogue's innocence and her need to fly free and let go were a perfect combination. His fear that he might be too much for her and her ability to absolutely match him and each one of his sexual demands, regardless of her inexperience, was incredibly hot. A very satisfying story..... but hopefully not "ending" to the series...?... Am I the only one who felt like the epilogue almost sounded like it was "closing things out"?.... I hope I am wrong.... But I don't know who could be next... Perhaps the Nauti Girls?.... for those of you who have not read it.... you will find out what I mean!!

Lora Leigh continues her highly successful NAUTI series with the story of Sheriff Zeke Mayes and Rogue Walker. Sparks fly between these two enticing characters as Zeke finds out exactly how wild Rogue Walker can be.

Caitlyn "Rogue" Walker has always wanted to be a teacher and has even succeeded. She is a teacher in Somerset, Kentucky and loves every minute of it. That is, until she crosses the wrong people - Dayle Mackay and his deviant lover, Nadine Grace. With one mistake, Caitlyn is set up, and when pictures of her are put on the internet in a ménage a trios, Caitlyn's teaching career comes to a grinding halt. It is then that Rogue Walker is born.

Independent, outspoken and hot to trot, Rogue is a bad girl come to life and every man's dream. She answers to no one, and that is the way she likes it. She stirs up trouble with the best, and while she hides her vulnerability behind her cocky attitude, Sheriff Zeke Mayes knows that there is more to Rogue Walker. And he is willing to delve deep enough to find out what it is. That is when the trouble starts.

Rogue is my hero. Free spirited and tough as nails, she embodies the strength of a woman. Her heart is full of sadness at the change in her life, but she does her best to make the most of her decisions. Zeke, however, is the one man she isn't willing to give up. She has adored him for years, and while he thinks he is not the man for her, Rogue is just as determined to capture this elusive sheriff's heart. Zeke's feelings for Rogue are hard for Zeke to accept; he is older than her by a few years. But love knows no boundaries, and Zeke finds himself mesmerized by and in love with the woman called Rogue.

Completely blown away by this surprising story, I could not put NAUTI DECEPTIONS down. The suspenseful plot line kept me guessing as to the antagonist of the story, and before I knew it, I had read this entire novel in one sitting. Lora Leigh has spun a smoldering hot tale of secret passion and erotic deceptions. Zeke and Rogue's love story is chock full of scintillating sex and delicious romantic encounters. I can't wait for NAUTI DECEPTIONS to release - it is just that evocative!

Natalie S.

I read all of Lora Leigh's books, but I've reached the point of some frustration. I like her men, but she seems to stick to her formula and not really explore the type of relationship she keeps hinting. This book is a perfect example of this. It was obvious that the man had some "dark deep needs" and that the woman was willing to be submissive sexually, although she lead a full and real life outside the bed. However, aside from hinting at this and throwing in some silly lines, like "I should spank your for that" Ms. Leigh does not actually explore the topic in any meaningful way. Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks does explore this issue and I wish that Ms. Leigh would take her great talent and wonderful characters to the realm of more than make believe and write for the educated adult. You'll still enjoy the book, but may be frustrated when you turn the last page.

Caitlyn (aka "Rogue") is a virginal schoolteacher who made an enemy of evil town bully Dayle Mackay and his lover/sister Nadine which resulted in her getting fired from her school due to some racy photos. Fast forward five years and freedom fighters Dayle and Nadine are dead, and Rogue is now a "bar whore" (but still a virgin), running the local biker bar. The suspicious deaths of her cousins and their grandma has the sexy town sherrif Zeke wondering if maybe the executioner (who killed his wife and mother years earlier) is still left in town and after Rogue. Despite his fear that his sexual practices are too deviant for her due to her innocence, the two start a torrid affair while he investigates the crimes. Will Zeke be able to uncover the identity of the executioner before he claims Rogue as his next victim?

Welcome to the wonderful world of Lora Leigh where the heroines are always virginal doormats who save themselves for cavemen who like back door service. I always purchase a Leigh novel with a little trepidation since most of her plots are so recycled and laughable... yet I still come back because I cannot resist a bad boy and a hot story. I actually liked this story more than the rest of her "virgin in jeopardy" stories because the action is not just inside the bedroom - there is actually a plot to go with this story and I was pleasantly shocked at the identity of the culprit. Now if she could just get off her virgin kick... and hire a proofreader.

The rest of the series:
Nauti Boy (Berkley Sensation)
Nauti Nights (Berkley Sensation)
Nauti Dreams (The Nauti Trilogy, Book 3)
Nauti Intentions (Nauti Boys, Book 4)

I have really enjoyed this series - a mix of mystery, steamy romance and family. In this book it's Caitlyn "Rogue" Walker and Sheriff Zeke Mayes story. Through out this series they have been trying to catch a terrorist group and this book the bodies keep stacking up and who never know who is the head of the group - until the end. Rogue and Zeke have been flirting for years but when Zeke gives in it is fabulous! A fun roller coaster - Enjoy!

Check the whole Nauti Boy series;
Nauti Boy (Berkley Sensation),
Nauti Nights (The Nauti Trilogy, Book 2),
Nauti Dreams (The Nauti Trilogy, Book 3) ,
Nauti Intentions (Nauti Boys, Book 4) ,
Nauti Deceptions

how I wanted this book to be good. I loved series, may be except the first book (it is damaged for me because of the sharing/attempted sharing and all the discussions around sharing). However, the new one stuck in the shadow of the previous books. nothing new/fresh/different. Been there, done this, felt it, said so, fought over in the previous stories. Plus, I really did not get Zeke. I like Rouge although found her a little stupid in several occasions but love can stupidify people so, not a big problem. But, Zeke is feeling trash and behaving badly over issues which can be solved in a 30 seconds conversation. This is not Alpha this is plain dumb. I cannot feel for him, cannot feel his dilemma and his love to the heroine and it ruined the relationship for me. How can he not see that heroin is happily submissive with him , lets say in their second time? And walking away from her when she was feeling insecure is just mean. It feels like he actually did not care for her. he was too busy to protect himself which is not Alpha, again. On top of this, Zeke supposed to be the darkest of the male characters, however, sex is lukewarm and repeating itself.

If you are new in the series, I strongly reccommend to stop in the fourth book. That was closing the series in a very high note.

I came into `Nauti Deceptions' with high hopes because I've enjoyed the glimpses that we've gotten of Rouge and Zeke in past Nauti books. I also had my doubts, both because I think several of Leigh's recent efforts have been weak, and because really, just how many terrorists can a small town reasonably contain. In the end I was pleasantly surprised. The book wasn't exceptional, or even unique, but it was good; fun reading for a lazy day of lounging in the sun.

I was particularly impressed with the plot. I thought it would read as if she were trying to shoehorn yet another terrorist into a small Kentucky town, but it actually wrapped up some questions I had from previous books and worked to make the overarching storyline a bit smoother. Although there were a few holes in the background, which were more obvious in character development, the mystery was good, not too overdone, and kept me guessing.

The main characters, Rouge and Zeke, were really the weakest point in the book. The characters are not unique, and the characterization was shallow. Although a great deal of history was alluded to, very little detail was given. Like several other reviewers, I thought that the characters were inconsistent with their portrayals in previous books, and with the way that they were described in this one. Wearing high heels and short skirts and running a bar don't make Rouge a "rouge". Nor does liking a lot of sex make Zeke a dark and dangerous lover. There's nothing wrong with Rouge and Zeke as they are, (although they would have been far more interesting had they lived up to their previous portrayal), they just don't match their depictions. Either the missing background would have filled in this gap, or it's just a case of messy description. As it is, the inconsistencies make the reading a bit jarring, and shouldn't be present when an author is writing at this level.

Overall the book is good, but nothing really special. If you can get past the holes in the characters you've got a decent book to enjoy in the spring sunshine.

Lora Leigh is my guilty pleasure. Her books are candy for my smut loving self. But even I have been left feeling a bit "blah" over her last few releases. They were ok, but something was missing for me. I went into this book expecting the same and expecting to be bored because Zeke and Rogue never really appealed to me in the previous books. I was also a little wary of the ongoing terrorist suspense plot. While Nauti Deceptions isn't perfect, I was surprised to find I really enjoyed it.

In previous Nauti books Rogue was never very interesting to me. I can't explain why, but I actually thought she was older than she actually is. I always thought of her as a bit standoffish and brutish and I wasn't really sure what we would get from her story. This is one of those books I am so thankful for multiple points of view. I really loved getting into Rogue's head and found myself liking her almost immediately. She is smart, tough as nails, stubborn, sarcastic, and yet vulnerable - something I never expected.

Zeke, oh what can I say about Zeke. He could be my favorite "nauti boy", he was definitely the most alpha so far. He is very overprotective and totally aggravating at times, but somehow I was able to overlook that. It probably has something to do with this dirty mouth and tendency to growl - its a weakness of mine.

The romance between Rogue and Zeke was intense. I was on the edge of my seat more than once, my stomach in knots as I wondered if this would be the time they really connected or not. The romantic tension between them was some of Leigh's best and the loving was so hot I had to check my breathing to keep from hyperventilating.

My only complaint is the suspense plot, it was weak and felt overdone. I feel like the terrorist organization in this tiny town plot is being dragged on and on and on through book after book in this series. If there is another Nauti Boy book I hope she finds a new angle to work the subplot through because this one can't take another novel.

Overall, Nauti Deceptions showcases Lora Leigh's sizzling romantic tension at it's best. If you are a fan of the series, definitely do not skip this one.

As an avid Lora Leigh fan, I'm a little disappointed in this one. I love love love this series, and was over the moon after reading Nauti Intentions (Alex and Janey) but this one left me cold. For all the commenting on how sexually dominant and "dark" Zeke was supposed to be, I didn't get it at all. I think Alex was much darker, and much sexier for that matter. I read these books not for the mystery or the thriller aspect but for the relationships between the hero and heroine, and it was just lacking here.

As a previous reviewer mentioned, had I not read the earlier Nautis, I might give this one a better rating, but the previous installments were awesome and this one just did not live up to expectations.

Someone also mentioned that that series is over, but it seems Lora Leigh is coming out with a compilation along with Jaci Burton "Nauti and Wild" later this year...Though I'm happy the series isn't over, I have to wonder who this one will be about.

Tedious & seemingly written without depth or imagination. Uses same phrases over and over and makes everything seem pedestrian, events and characters alike. No one is developed as a person and the leading people are robot-like, kind of like a naughty Ken or Barbie come to live; choppy and boring read. Liked her other books a lot better - they had rich, developed personalities - these two got shortchanged. Four inch heels and immature people.