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Kase Of Deception

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I had everything I needed, except freedom from my past—a past that suddenly feels like a ruse, ready to ruin everything I’ve worked for.

No matter the consequences, I’m determined to remove the chains binding me to my biggest regret.

I heard the warnings; I just didn’t give a damn, because casualties of war are to be expected.

But I never counted on meeting her.

One look, one taste, one night, and I discovered my mission is about to destroy my future.

Be careful what you wish for…>

Published September 27, 2018

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Riann C. Miller

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Riann C. Miller is the author of eight contemporary romance novels. Her new release, Returning Home is available now!

Riann (pronounced Ry-an) lives in Kansas with her husband and two teenaged children. When she’s not reading, or writing, she usually enjoying a Royals game.

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Profile Image for Dri ✰.
693 reviews237 followers
October 2, 2018
★ 1 STAR ★

“You’re the calm before the storm. My reminder to enjoy the peaceful moments while I have them.”


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Quando li a sinopse desse livro, logo fiquei interessada. Entretanto ao longo da leitura fui perdendo esse interesse conforme as situações foram se desenrolando, ou pra ser honesta, enrolando.
Muitos pontos me incomodaram e infelizmente não foi possível gostar dessa história.

Eu não consegui me conectar com os personagens Delanie e Kase. Achei ambos sem personalidade, sem carisma e pra lá de entediantes.
Não senti química alguma entre eles. O relacionamento amoroso progrediu de forma rápida e não me convenceu em nada.

Todo esse suspense e mistério em torno do Kase e seu “plano”, o que ele escondia e seus verdadeiros motivos tornou-se irritante. Não foi aquele suspense gostoso e intrigante, posso até ter ficado curiosa no início, porém quanto mais avançava na leitura, mais desinteressada eu ficava, até que cheguei a um ponto na qual eu nem me importava mais em saber qual era a verdade.
E quando finalmente foi revelado... eu não acho que justifica completamente as suas ações...

A história toda é narrada em pov duplo. Porém, não da maneira como estou acostumada, onde cada capítulo tem a visão do personagem em questão. Aqui há o ponto de vista dos dois em um único capítulo. E, deixo claro que não tenho nada contra esse estilo.

O que realmente me incomodou foi a falta de desenvolvimento e continuidade. Algumas partes onde um narrava terminava abuptamente e já trocava para o ponto de vista do outro, sendo que muitas situações eram brevemente relatadas e sem maior elaboração. Isso me deixou com a impressão de tudo ser superficial e sem profundidade.

Eu ainda não consegui compreender qual o propósito em uma determinada situação perto do fim, sendo que a história toda apontava para outra direção. Elementos surpresas são bons quando realmente fazem sentido e não atrapalham o fluxo da história, caso contrário, são totalmente desnecessários.
O final ao meu ver foi corrido e deixou pontas soltas.

Enfim, essa leitura não foi uma experiência tão agradável quanto eu imaginava que seria.
Uma pena, pois pra mim a história tinha sim potencial, porém deixou muito a desejar.
Profile Image for Dilek VT.
1,545 reviews1,581 followers
October 9, 2018
I have read 3 other books from this writer, and I have given two of them 5 stars (“Living With Regret” & “Meeting The Unpredictable”) and one of them 4 stars (“Living With Doubt”). Therefore, when I discovered this book, I didn't hesitate to read it. However, it was an unpleasant surprise to find out that it was not of the same quality as her previous books I have read.

First of all, the writing is full of editing & grammar mistakes. At the end of the book, the writer thanks her beta readers but I believe she should not because it seems they all missed the tons of mistakes in it. It is such a shame and so embarrassing for a writer to present her readers a book with so many mistakes in it. The book needs urgent and thorough editing.

Secondly, the writing is patchy and feels like a first draft rather than an end-product. It doesn’t flow. It is choppy. It is like a patchwork where connections and transitions are missing. I really don't know how to put it into words but it feels like a careless and haphazard writing where everything happens in a rush, failing to make you feel it. The characters are not given any depth or sometimes good enough reason to act in a particular way and that’s why their actions are not justified.

The way the main characters begin a relationship is a “WTF?” moment for me. I turned back and reread it 2 or 3 times to make sure if I have missed anything or not but no, it is the way it is. I am sorry but it was just awful writing, really and I still have a hard time trying to accept the fact that this book is written by Ms. Miller. I considered dropping the book there but I decided I needed to give Ms. Miller the benefit of the doubt but the book never made me feel till the end. Not only the way they develop feelings is written carelessly, the way they get intimate every time is also written haphazardly and with no passion, as well. They are far from making you believe that there is some feeling, chemistry or connection there between these two people. They are just like bad actors in a movie! I didn't feel a thing. Neither their love nor their lust. Nope… nothing! The writing is so careless, so haphazard and so patchy that it fails to create any emotions. Zero, zilch, zip, nada emotions or passion can be felt on the pages.

I am really shocked to experience a "Riann C. Miller book" not making me feel.



And the characters are so flat that you don't know what to expect from them. They don't feel real. Their actions and reactions do not make sense all the time. They move like robots, doing their thing.

I see that the writer intended to create an unexpected love story between two impossible people and the idea sounds good and the plot had potential but the writer unfortunately fails in giving life to these characters and she fails in creating a love story that makes its way from the pages to our hearts.

And lastly, apart from the romance in it, the mystery and revenge plan is also a complete failure in my opinion. Firstly, the hero doesn’t succeed in getting his revenge in a satisfactory way and I am not happy with the ending of the villains. Secondly, I was expecting better reasons for his revenge. As a reader, I expected some shocking revelations, but I ended up saying, "Huh!? That was it?"...

Safety: She definitely doesn't cheat. He doesn’t cheat on the heroine but he is .

There is a short separation between the MCs because he told her so many lies.

There are no sex scenes with OW or OM but there is drama caused by both exes.

Recommendation: I regret to tell you that I don’t recommend this book.

*** See also my friend Dri's review here. You can google-translate it into English if you like. Her comments are spot on!

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Profile Image for Johnaka- Amity Book Blog.
1,162 reviews16 followers
September 15, 2018
Kase of Deception by Riann C. Miller
“Careful what you wish for, 5 stars”

So, from the blurb its pretty clear to see Kase is out for revenge, we just don’t know why. Well you won’t find out until almost the end. Kase has been hurt and used and he’s over it. Now he’s out for blood and willing to burn anyone who gets in his way. To him she was victim of war, then he met her, and everything changed. Delanie unknowingly changes the game for Kase. Is it too late for these two star-crossed lovers?
Delanie thought she had it all until a bright light was lit upon her world and she saw how dirty and flawed it was. It wasn’t the life she wanted so she left. Delanie moved on to bigger and better things. She doesn’t know what it is about Kase that draws her to him, but she can’t stop herself. Will she give him a chance or is it too soon? What will happen when Kase’s secrets come to light? Will she be able to handle everything, or will it be too much?
Miller had me pulled in right away and I never figured out what was really going on with Kase until he told us. When he did even I was slightly surprised which felt awesome. Its not very often I don’t see something coming in a story. What these two had right away was pure fire and they had it all at the tip of their fingers. The question is did they grab onto that love or did they drop it?
If you love a good love story with some suspense of not knowing Kase of Deception might be the one for you. I would also like to say I hope some of the secondary characters get their own stories because they deserve them for being totally brilliant secondary characters to Kase and Delanie.
Plot-5/5
Characters-5/5
Heat-5/5
Writing style-5/5
Overall-5/5
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532 reviews9 followers
September 28, 2018
TWISTS, TURNS AND JAW DROPS!
It was full of surprises, twists and turns that i didn't see coming (usually i can spot them coming).. An Ex that couldn't except that it was over, an overbearing mother that was so self absorbed and couldn't think of anyone but herself and a man named Kase who isn't all he appears to be.
Delaney is heartbroken, disillusioned and shattered by not only her fiance but her life in general when she learns of things that have been hidden from her and decides weeks before her wedding to up and leave her life behind without a word. She leaves her past behind to start anew only to find lust suddenly with a man who steals her heart by deception.
Kase meets Delaney at a club briefly then "officially" later when she gets a position within his firm only to be the assigned staff member to accompany him.
Things heat up pretty much straightaway with a mutual heat level of "scorching". They both try to keep it casual but their attraction cannot be denied. Neither one of them expects their fling of sorts to turn into a much deeper attraction. But is Kase what he appears to be?
This was an amazing read and i loved the BOMBS i didnt see coming. There were times i found myself wanting to throat punch a few villains in this book which just shows how much i connected with the characters and what they were going through.
Fantastic read!!!

Profile Image for Amy  Crull.
2,224 reviews31 followers
September 27, 2018
This book is everything... It had me hooked from beginning to end. It has so many twists in it. Kase is a man not to mess with. He has connections everywhere but there's something that stops him in his tracks. Delanie. Sure he had plans to destroy her but that changed when he got to know her. She changed his way of thinking. He still carried out his plans but had to tweak them out a bit. He got caught and had to come to the realization of what Delanie means to him. This book is a page turner and keep on your toes waiting to see what happens next! I loved every minute of this book and found it hard to put down my Kindle! Definitely pick up this book and dive into this book!!
Profile Image for Shannon Godwin.
2,719 reviews29 followers
October 2, 2018
I want to give this book 10 Stars!!! I loved it! Suspense, drama, romance, friendships tested, lies, deceit... you name it this book has it. I loved Kase from the beginning & my thoughts of him never changed. I couldn’t wait to see what was going to happen next & the twists & turns this book took, you will never figure it all out until it’s time!
Profile Image for Melissa J (Book Addicts Reviews).
1,139 reviews92 followers
September 28, 2018
5 amazing stars!! I fell hard for this book!!

This is a love story with a bunch of twists. There is so many secrets built around one person that when one comes out they all come tumbling down...

I enjoyed this book very much. Kase is like the full alpha package, his negative traits and all. Delanie is actually pretty awesome herself. These two together... fireworks.

The author kept on point and kept the entire story interesting. The book flowed perfectly. I really wish/hope this is a series. I want to know more about EVERYONE!!

**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
Profile Image for Amanda  B Gillespie.
512 reviews15 followers
November 11, 2018
This books first pages leads you to know that there's going to be something big happening but you don't know who was involved and in what capacity. You just know that someone has been warned to be careful what they wish for. And that someone else is going to suffer the cost the deceit someone close to them has chosen to cause ripples of devastation in multiple people's lives.
Delanie is the ultimate female naive innocent character. From the first pages of her story you know she has dealt with things that are beyond what you would expect of someone who has come from money and had everything handed to her. The problem is, what happens when you didn't ask to be that person and you're being forced to live the way your mother wants you to live regardless of the dangerous situations you may be placed in?
Kase also was raised with money and a dysfunctional family much like the movie "The Art of War" which is mentioned in the book. After surviving his parents death at an early age, he made mistakes that he didn't know how to correct and that have come back to bite him in a way he doesn't deserve. His only option is to start a chain of events to protect himself and to make people responsible pay. Problem is, he never thought he would meet, much less fall for, the woman that was going to pay the ultimate price for the lies that have been told to everyone where she is concerned. We have to wonder if when the ball finally drops will she be willing to forgive and be able to live out the ultimate love story?

Miss Miller is one of the true and rare authors that can take any subject and make it hers. She can write comedy, suspense, action, tearjerkers and love stories and none of them will ever sound the same. You can never be disappointed by her.
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Author 60 books689 followers
October 23, 2018
I was drawn to this book by the cover, I mean, look at it - and after reading it I can honestly say I am not disappointed by the contents! Kase of Deception is a story with lots of little twists and turns that are very unexpected! Delanie Charles moves across the U.S. to escape from a cheating fiance and good for her! She is such a likable character! She has always been under her mom and fiance's (now ex) thumb and she gets the opportunity to really get out and figure out who she is and what she wants in life. She meets Kase by chance and he's this sort of brooding, arrogant jerk who gives her mixed signals. One minute he brushes her off and the next he's inviting her to his place for a one-night stand! What I like about Kase is that he puts it all out there to Delanie - letting her know that he only has one night to share with her BUT it's obvious that he can't stay away from her and also that he's keeping secrets right from the start! He does run hot and cold and Delanie calls him out on his BS! There is so much to Kase, which makes you want to know about him all the more! What is he hiding from Delanie and will she forgive him once she figures it all out? I truly enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading more from Riann C. Miller! Loved it!
Profile Image for Jennifer Gomez.
98 reviews5 followers
September 29, 2018
I can honestly say I had no idea where this book was going... ever. Just when you think you have it figured out, you don't. Kase and Delanie are smokin hot. No spoilers here you just need to read it yourself. This is my favorite book by Riann. It's got a little bit of everything. I wanted to crawl into the book and become part of the story
Profile Image for Maria Angie Mendoza.
3,050 reviews20 followers
October 1, 2018
Intense, suspenseful and totally unpredictable, this book was unputdownable!
What a thrill ride!
Revenge take on a whole new meaning in this high stakes, thrilling and exciting story.
Well written and easy to follow, you have to pay close attention as you don’t know what direction the story is going.
I was kept at the edge of my seat trying to figure what happens next.
Oh what a story...
Profile Image for Amber Goodwin.
731 reviews39 followers
September 28, 2018
She has done it again!! An emotional read that I loved!! I felt for Delanie and what she went through. And I understood Kase's need for revenge. There was a twist I did not see coming! I was hooked and could not put this one down. This book was a great read! Riann never disappoints!
Profile Image for Brooke May.
Author 42 books286 followers
September 18, 2018
One thing I love about Riann and her books is that you aren't completely certain what you are going to get. Nothing prepared me for the tale of drama, romance, deceit, and suspense. The descriptions of the characters made it easy to craft them in my mind and fall into the story. I was hooked from the beginning, wanting to know what was to come and what the deception truly was.
I felt every emotion Delanie experienced, I experienced the anguish Kase suffered through, and I loved every moment of it.
I highly recommend this as a must read!
Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.7k reviews176 followers
October 1, 2018
This story started out with Kase talking about revenge, so it started with a giant dose of suspense right out of the gate. Then we switch to Delanie, who has picked up the broken pieces of her life to start over again in another state. It was crazy what she was going through, with her mother not helping matters by screaming at her to return to her fiance. There are secrets swirling around her everywhere, and it only gets more intense when she comes face to face with Kase, who was a total jerk to her. Somehow, they end up hooking up, and it's the hottest night of her life as the sexy times lit the sheets on fire, but there's still something about him that seems a bit dark. He keeps pursuing her, and it doesn't take long before she starts to suspect that he's hiding something, but she doesn't put too much thought into it right away. So the twists were coming out of the woodwork, which made the f-bomb dropping at high levels all over the place. Then there's the cast of secondaries which made up more than just her terrible mother, and it seemed like everyone in her life was hiding things from her, so it became hard to decide who was the good, bad, and ugly. Finally, after I was ready to pull my hair out trying to figure out what the hell was going on, it all led to a HUGE finale that left me emotionally exhausted. Riann C. Miller definitely penned an exciting story of the highest order that kept my heart racing up to the very end! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
18.5k reviews232 followers
September 27, 2018
Due to his past Kase is on a mission of revenge, but meeting Delanie is a game changer, even though she is not aware of it. No spoilers; this is a must read, you will not be disappointed! This is a beautifully written flawless story, which is filled with drama, lies, deceit, secrets, suspense, twists and romance. I was totally intrigued and hooked throughout this unpredictable page turner, and I cannot wait to read more from this talented author. I highly recommend this authors’ work for all readers!
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1,298 reviews
November 3, 2018
The title pretty much says it all, Deception from the get go. By chapter 18 we still have no clue what the deception truly is so I am flipping pages like crazy and loving every minute of the intrigue.

What is the secret?
What did, whoever it was, do that started the hero on the path he chose?
Can the hero be forgiven when we do find out?

All of these questions lead to one great read by a new to me author. Flowed exceptionally well, the characters were engaging and the storyline itself was intriguing.






454 reviews
June 8, 2021
Geeze...... Delanie was a dimwit ! Horrible character . Never once did she do anything without asking or consulting !! Seriously?? You are so dumb that everybody, everyone got one in on you !! Carter, Mom, dad, brenna, kase, roan. ... on and on... everyone knew things you were too stupid to realize yourself and your idiot friends!? Did it occur to them he lied, schemed, ruined her life ( in ways,..) for his own personal gains and you twats are egging this brainless girl to forgive him ?? Ugh... this was so bad !!!
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October 1, 2018
The attraction and chemistry was off the charts with these two. Riann did such a wonderful job with this story. I was hooked from the beginning. I knew he did something but I wasn't sure what all it entailed, why and so much more. I had to find out and was flipping those pages and before I knew it I should've been in bed and the book was finished. This is one that will have you completely engrossed and feeling so many emotions.
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549 reviews1 follower
October 20, 2018
Heartwarming

Kase is desperate to get his life back, but at what cost? He puts into place a plan that could destroy a woman's life. Or does he save it? Delanie leaves her life behind after she discovers her fiancé has been cheating. She runs to a new start across the continent, she didn't expect to discover what love felt like. Kase has his secrets, can Delanie forgive him for keeping them? Kase and Delanie have their struggles, but it's worth the read to find their HEA.
388 reviews2 followers
October 2, 2018
*Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

Kase is out for revenge. The mystery is why? I loved the beginning but felt like the book was dragging until the end trying to figure out why Kase was trying to seek revenge.
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385 reviews4 followers
October 4, 2018
#Swoon! If you think the cover is amazing, you should read the story within as it will blow your mind! Filled with passion, angst, drama and action the story will suck you in from the first page. Just loved it.
258 reviews2 followers
December 9, 2018
A Tangled Mess

I was sucked into this story from the beginning. While I tried to get the players straight, I had to go back and reread the prologue
To try to figure out who was trying to ruin who. I kept being surprised by what each new development brought to the story.
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