Loves of Deception Series by Kay Lindy

Fearing life is no way to live, but for Jessica Garrison, it’s the only thing she knows. After she lost her mother to cancer, she couldn’t bring herself to live with her father any longer. The lies and deceit she protected her mother from during the last months of her life now felt like betraying the loving woman who lost her life. Jessica left her childhood home at the age of seventeen, expecting to find a life free from lies, drugs, and adultery; what she found was anything but... moreFearing life is no way to live, but for Jessica Garrison, it’s the only thing she knows. After she lost her mother to cancer, she couldn’t bring herself to live with her father any longer. The lies and deceit she protected her mother from during the last months of her life now felt like betraying the loving woman who lost her life. Jessica left her childhood home at the age of seventeen, expecting to find a life free from lies, drugs, and adultery; what she found was anything but. Forced to learn the harsh realities in life, she endured years of abuse. Jessica escaped; but her escape came with a price. Now, Jessica lives in fear of the day Brandon will find her. Will she be able to piece her life back together or stay trapped living in fear for the rest of her life? This is book one in the series, Loves of Deception. The series is about young women who rise above the harsh realities in life by empowering themselves to succeed and become their own heroin. Each book is about a specific topic: Domestic Violence, Drugs, and Cheating. less

Roxy Garrison found herself in a world she never thought she could possibly be involved in. A world that broke every rule she ever followed. Roxy liked to live outside of the social norm, but one thing she would never tolerate was drugs. Her small family spiraled out of control after losing her mother to cancer, and her father numbed his grief by getting high; his addiction was out of control... moreRoxy Garrison found herself in a world she never thought she could possibly be involved in. A world that broke every rule she ever followed. Roxy liked to live outside of the social norm, but one thing she would never tolerate was drugs. Her small family spiraled out of control after losing her mother to cancer, and her father numbed his grief by getting high; his addiction was out of control. Any semblance of home she had was ripped away which drove Roxy to leave everything behind for a new life in the city. She never expected to find herself living with a drug dealer and working for him as his personal driver. Drug deal after drug deal pushed Roxy to her limit. In a world that strips people of their dignity and self-respect, Roxy found a love so fierce that she turned away from all of her morals and lost every part of who she once was. less

Roxy Garrison and Blair Borrero were the golden couple of Portland, Oregon’s largest drug cartel. After becoming addicted to drugs, Roxy leaves Portland and vows to never return to her life with Blair. Groomed for a life in the drug cartel, Blair knew his destiny. Love should have never been in the cards for him. Devastated by Roxy’s hasty departure the night he planned to propose marriage, Blair sets off to do the impossible and bring her back... moreRoxy Garrison and Blair Borrero were the golden couple of Portland, Oregon’s largest drug cartel. After becoming addicted to drugs, Roxy leaves Portland and vows to never return to her life with Blair. Groomed for a life in the drug cartel, Blair knew his destiny. Love should have never been in the cards for him. Devastated by Roxy’s hasty departure the night he planned to propose marriage, Blair sets off to do the impossible and bring her back. As the only heir to his father’s drug cartel, simply walking away to follow his heart presents a major problem. Follow Blair as he fights for the only thing he’s ever truly wanted to fight for in his life – Roxy. *NOTE* This book is intended to be read after reading, Following Love (Loves of Deception #2). less