Carnal Deceptions by Scottie Barrett

Carnal Deceptions is a compelling ugly duckling story of revenge, jealousy danger, and deceit. Tess is a heroine that many readers will applaud, while Tallon is an incomparable hero many women would love to call their own.
It’s bad enough that Tess has lost her father, but to have creditors descend like vultures picking the bones are another matter entirely. She vows to clear her father’s name and reveal the con man that is responsible or face going to Fleet Prison. Donning the guise of a homely woman Tess sets out on her quest, turning seductress to seduce the man responsible for her father’s ruin. One problem though, Tess has no practical experience with seduction. She will need to enlist the help of someone who is a master in the art of passion. Enter Tallon Hawkes, Earl of Marcliffe…
Tallon is intrigued by the “homely” Tess and her quest to bring about the destruction of their shared enemy. In Tess, Tallon finds a soul mate, one who brings out a possessiveness and jealousy he never knew he possessed. He is focused on ending her mad scheme, but will he end his relationship with her in the process of protecting her?
Carnal Deceptions is a red hot love story of danger, passion, and deception. Tallon and Tess is a brilliant match; equal in passion, strength of character, loyalty and compassion. The fireworks are explosive and the love scenes are off the charts. The author’s descriptive power allowed this reader to step right into the room with the amorous couple, sharing the highly erotic love scenes like a fly on the wall, privy to the emotion flowing between them. A fresh and original cast of characters, the vividly depicted sense of time and place and the emotional highs and lows make Carnal Deceptions by Scottie Barrett a “must read” for anyone who loves a great love story. For those who like their love stories “toned down”, this one is probably not your cup of tea, but if you like lush, red hot love scenes, be sure to pick this one up.