Sweet Deception [Paperback]

Patricia Sargeant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 2, 2009

Can Desire And Obligation. . .

No one would expect that modest minister's daughter Joan Brown has a secret identity. But to her many fans, Joan is the author of a popular erotic romance series. And to fellow writer Ronald Montgomery, whom Joan met at an author panel, she is every bit the seductive diva. While their passion ignites instantaneously, Joan has another life to return to. . .

Come Between Love And Passion?

Ron Montgomery has been burned one too many times by love and can't help but harbor a grudge. . .until he meets sensual Joan Brown. And while he longs for her touch, he's not sure he can trust someone who is living a lie. When inhibitions become too much to bear, Ron and Joan find themselves locked in a romance that neither wants to ever escape. . .

"Admirable." --Romantic Times (4 stars) on You Belong To Me

"A stellar read!" --Coffee Time Romance (5 Cups) on You Belong To Me

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Kensington Publishing (June 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0758231431
• ISBN-13: 978-0758231437
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,699,636 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Award-winning author Patricia Sargeant writes romantic suspense and contemporary romance.

Patricia's romantic suspense novel, You Belong to Me, earned third place in the 2006 Reviewers International Organization's award of Excellence in the Favorite Debut Novel Category.

A voracious reader, Patricia first realized she wanted to be a published author at the age of nine. She was drawn to write romances because she loves happy endings. Her romantic suspense novels feature ordinary people in extraordinary situations. Her contemporary romances reveal characters struggling to overcome their inner demons.

In addition to reading, Patricia's hobbies include music, jogging and hiking. She loves movies and she's addicted to Law & Order and TruTV.
Patricia loves to hear from readers.

Raised in New York City, Patricia now lives in Ohio with her husband.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars To Thine Own Self Be True, June 3, 2009

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Priscilla C. Johnson "bookmaniac" (Baltimore, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sweet Deception (Paperback)

The first question she asked NY Times best- selling author Ronald Montgomery rendered him speechless. He thought, "How dare she be so forward;" yet, she turned him on at the same time. There was something about Cleopatra Sinclair. Cleopatra was tall and sexy with a husky voice that pulled him in ways no other woman had ever done. In her first contemporary romance novel, Sweet Deception, Patricia Sargeant gives readers a story that is certain to be discussed by many.

Ronald soon learned that Cleopatra was really Joan Brown, an erotic romance writer. Intrigued by her mystery, he left his New York home to find her. Joan was completely different than her alter ego, Cleopatra. She was the middle daughter of Reverend K. Howard Brown. Joan and her sisters maintained a certain standard for the church and their family. How could she be this erotic romance author?

Ronald and Joan realized that they had a lot in common. He encouraged her to face her fears and her family. With Ronald, Joan learned to embrace her dreams. Ronald, with Joan's strength, realized that he did not need approval from those he cared about the most to be successful.

Sargeant has written a very unique romance novel. It was sexy and erotic in all the right places. However, the story also embraced hints of Christian Fiction. Ronald and Joan worked through issues with family, faith, acceptance and love. This was the first novel by Sargeant that I have read and it will not be the last. This book is highly recommended for book clubs because it will generate lots of conversation and fun.

Priscilla C. Johnson
APOOO BookClub

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars After the Lies..., July 17, 2009

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Malaika Tamu "Sweet n' Sassy" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Sweet Deception (Paperback)

"Sweet Deception" is an INTRIGUING concept...I was totally CAUGHT UP in the budding romance of Joan and Ronald...Mrs. Sargeant weaves an ENGAGING tale...with a cast of well-developed and UNFORGETTABLE characters...the conflict and drama that the characters, (main and secondary) struggles with make this novel that much more compelling and entertaining...she creates quite a CAPTIVATING grown & sexy romance about personal and professional growth, love and life, and the UNFORTUNATE dysfunctional dynamics that some families experience...the whole church, family and erotic romance writing situation will quite possibly make for some interesting discussions among book club members.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read!, June 8, 2010

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FOXY "FOXY" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sweet Deception (Paperback)

I really really enjoyed this book. Great storyline, realistic characters and well written. This one is a keeper!