The Deception Series

He promised her forever. He never promised freedom.


A gripping romantic suspense trilogy about obsession, control, and the courage it takes to escape.

When Macy’s life collapses in a single devastating day, she’s vulnerable, heartbroken, and desperate for something—anything—that makes her feel whole again. Then she meets Cade Donovan.

Confident. Magnetic. Attentive in ways no one has ever been before. Cade sweeps into Macy’s life with certainty and passion, offering the kind of love that feels powerful, intoxicating, and impossible to resist. For the first time, Macy feels truly seen—cherished in a way she never thought possible.

Their romance ignites fast and burns even hotter. At first, Cade’s intensity feels like devotion. His protectiveness feels comforting. His need for her attention feels like passion. But slowly, almost imperceptibly, things begin to change. The man who once adored her begins to control her. The love that once lifted her up begins to close in around her. And the promises that once felt like safety begin to feel like a cage.

As Macy fights to reclaim her independence, she realizes the terrifying truth that walking away from Cade Donovan may be far more dangerous than falling for him ever was. Caught in a web of deceit, manipulation, and dark secrets, Macy must find the strength to escape before the man she once loved takes everything from her… including her freedom.

The Deception Series is a fast-paced contemporary romantic suspense trilogy filled with dangerous love, emotional intensity, shocking twists, and heart-pounding suspense.

Perfect for readers who love:

Suspenseful, thrilling romantic suspense
Dangerous and mysterious contemporary love stories
Dark secrets, betrayal, and psychological tension
Fast-paced intrigue, drama, and shocking plot twists
Passion, danger, and the fight to break free

Because sometimes the most dangerous relationships don’t begin with threats…they begin with promises.

Books in The Deception Series

Seduced by Promises

BOOK 1

Bounded by Vows

BOOK 2 (Coming late 2026)

PRAISE FOR THE DECEPTION SERIES

Author

KATE S. BURNS

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