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A protective doctor and an innocent reporter. Will love triumph over hidden danger?
Colton Delta has been tasked to defend a family secret that is a matter of national security. When he unexpectedly falls in love with an out-of-town "writer" he has to choose ... protect Bailey from the danger she's uncovering or protect his family from her?
Can Colt and Bailey find trust and love together, or is the secret meant to tear them apart?

From USA Today Bestselling and Award Winning Author Cami Checketts comes a new clean romantic adventure series - Delta Family Romances.
1 - Deceived
2 - Abandoned
3 - Committed

214 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2022

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Cami Checketts

260 books926 followers
Cami Checketts is a USA Today Bestselling author of over a hundred clean romance novels. Her journey began on an Idaho dairy farm daydreaming book ideas on her bike or tractor and landing herself in the hospital numerous times for head wounds. She settled down after college (retired the bike at least) to raise four crazy boys and write down all those fabulous ideas. Cami's life is busy but she thoroughly enjoys rarely living in reality.

Cami loves the Savior, her husband, her boys, her daughter-in-law, her grandson, traveling, chocolate, and exercise.

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62 reviews
July 26, 2024
a refreshing series where the women are as highly trained as the man

First book in a series. A secret so big that even those who protect it are unaware of the details. The Delta Family is an impressive family, trained from childhood by Papa, in weapons, self-defense, military maneuvers. I read one of the other books first. At the end, the heroine was confronted by a group of terrorists. The whole Delta family, men and women, appeared to meet the threat and protect each other and the US. Neither of these first characters are military. Interesting concept. Great plotting.

My only pet peeve is the incredible amount of kissing in these stories. The characters are committed to not being intimate until marriage. Realistically speaking, how would they be able to kiss passionately all through the story and not cross any lines?
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2,291 reviews15 followers
June 18, 2022
A great start to a new series, Deceived finds Colton Delta returning home from 11 years at med school to Summit Valley Colorado and taking over the medical practice of the retiring town doctor. His family ranch is located just a few miles north east of town in a secluded valley and he is committed to protecting the family secret along with the rest of his family. When a beautiful stranger, Bailey comes to town, sparks fly with instant attraction but Colt has never been one to listen to his heart. Bailey, an investigative reporter gets a crazy tip from a drunken Navy man and her cousin's wedding and decides to look into things while taking a much needed vacation. Great romance with the perfect blend of suspense.
1,782 reviews9 followers
June 9, 2022
Deceived

This is going to be another winning series. The Delta family has a secret. They have all been sworn to protect that secret above all else other than God and family. Dr. Colton Delta is the oldest grandchild. Bailey is an investigative reporter in search of her next big story. She has heard of a supposed secret in the valley and has come to investigate. She meets Colt and deceives him of her motives. The problem is the longer they are together the less desire she has to write the story. What happens when her secret is found out by the Delta family?
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785 reviews33 followers
June 14, 2022
A great start to a new series. This series focuses on the Delta family who is sworn to protect a secret, but we don't know what the secret is. Bailey, an investigative reporter, hears about the supposed secret and comes to investigate. She meets and deceives Colt, the oldest grandchild of the Delta family and a family physician, of why she came to visit. This story has humor, mystery, and romance.
263 reviews1 follower
June 18, 2022
this one is a keeper

When I first started reading this story I was afraid I wasn’t going to like it. But with this author I had never read a book of her that I didn’t love. So I kept reading past the first chapter and quickly loved the characters and the roles they portrayed. I always love a good close family storyline and this one didn’t disappoint. Read it a find out the story yourself and I assure you that you won’t be sorry. Highly recommend this one
1,749 reviews10 followers
July 3, 2022
I was sucked into this story at the beginning. The premise for the series is told, to some extent. A secret the family has & needs to continue to protect, one of national security. Then there is the romance aspect between Colt & Bailey. That quickly leads to a lot of "I want him to kiss me" & after the kissing starts it's on the heavy side. Unfortunately, this does end in a cliffhanger. I believe the "family" secret will not be known until the last book.
637 reviews4 followers
June 9, 2022
awesome new series

The Delta family Secret is highly care confidential and can even effect the US Government. Papa Delta is stern but fair bit at times you would never know it. Colt Delta is a family Physician and promised he would never share the secret with anyone. But what about Bailey???????
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638 reviews8 followers
July 1, 2022
Sweet Romance

Dr. Colt Delta is guarding a family secret. Bailey is an undercover reporter looking for the Delta secret. Could this doctor be in the key? Could she flirt her way to information? Or will her heart get tangled up? Can Colt trust his heart and fall for the beautiful outsider? Or will she be his undoing? Happy Reading!
568 reviews3 followers
October 18, 2022
Wonderful story!

This was one of those books one can not put down. The characters are interesting with a touch intrigue. There is mystery and humor that makes you want keep reading. The location sounds like place I would want to visit. This was a great journey and I hope to read some by this author
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1,137 reviews
November 4, 2022
The Delta Family Romances series starts with an exciting story

I loved this intense and exciting story. I wanted to keep turning pages and reading until I’d read the entire book. I liked seeing how Colt and Bailey trusted each other, whether they should or not. If you like a great story with plenty of romance and suspense you’ll enjoy Deceived.
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977 reviews6 followers
January 5, 2023
Sweet Romance

I was surprised by the lack of suspense in the first book of the series, but I love the Delta family, so I’m excited to continue! Colt is the oldest of the grandkids and is a doctor. Bailey is an investigative reporter that falls pretty fast for Colt. They’re pretty cute together!
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680 reviews6 followers
June 15, 2022
Great

Another great book by Cami Checketts. I loved this book and all the characters in this series. I can’t wait to read next book in series. I would recommend this book and all Cami’s books.
354 reviews5 followers
June 15, 2022
Enjoyable Read

Enjoyable light romantic suspense read. Will read more of the series as romance is clean and free of graphic sex scenes. Some steamy kissing but not overdone. Please research order of rank for officers in the Navy as there are no generals or 1st Lieutenants.
669 reviews
June 15, 2022
Heart Wrenching

Bailey and Colts story is of mysterious secrets,family duty and an investigative reporter looking for that secret. It is about truth, faith and Love. Fast read and the storyline is very interesting.
92 reviews4 followers
June 17, 2022
Family

Love the start to the new series! Loved the protective nature, and showing what a true family will do to protect each other and their secrets, even if you aren't officially part of the family.
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350 reviews5 followers
July 16, 2022
Secrets

Oh my! Romantic suspense! The Delta family has a secret they are hiding. Bailey comes to their small valley looking for a story. Instead she finds love.

Such a good book. You won't be able to put it down
188 reviews1 follower
September 12, 2022
Will there be a deception?

Can a doctor who has only lived with what his mind could understand learn how to let his heart lead him? Can a Investigative reporter give up a story line that could possibly make her rich? This story is about learning what really matters.
697 reviews3 followers
November 1, 2022
A good read

I enjoyed the story about Bailey and Colt. A bit of intrigue to go along with a sweet, clean romance and strong, giving community. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
1,071 reviews2 followers
November 14, 2022
Interesting story

This is a very interesting and suspenseful story. Bailey has received some information about a Delta secret she would like to investigate. However, she meets Colt Delta who has a very strong attraction on her. Can she continue with the investigation?
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1,134 reviews48 followers
February 22, 2023
This is a clean Romance with lots of intriguing characters, entertaining banter and a hint of mystery. However, I am too cynical too believe in lightning fast progression from physical attraction to declarations of deep love; so, I took this book simply as light entertainment and escapism.
3,992 reviews27 followers
June 12, 2022
Wow, Cami Checketts grabs your attention from the beginning of this new series. I don’t know what the secret is but it is well protected by this family. Great characters, a mystery, humor, romance and more than a few surprises what else could you want from a book. I can’t wait for the next book to come out June 22.
730 reviews7 followers
June 27, 2022
I loved it. The mystery, the fun banter between Colt and Bailey and the way their attraction grew! Awesome! And the kissing was , oh my! Fabulous book!
1,795 reviews3 followers
July 15, 2022
Deceived

This was a great start on the Delta family and their secret that no one outside of the family can know anything about. This is my review and mine alone. Norma Gorrill
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