Brynn Kelly - Deception Island

A stolen boy

A haunted soldier

A cornered con woman...

Rafe Angelito thought he was done with the demons from his past—until his son is kidnapped. Blackmailed into abducting an American heiress, the legionnaire soon finds himself trapped in paradise with a fiery, daring beauty who’s nothing he expects...and everything he desires. But when he uncovers her own dark secret, Rafe realizes he’s made a critical mistake—one that could cost him everything.

Playing body double for a spoiled socialite was supposed to be Holly Ryan’s ticket to freedom. But when she’s snatched off her yacht by a tall, dark and dangerous stranger, the not-quite-reformed con artist will make a desperate play to turn her captor from enemy to ally, by any means necessary.

Yet as scorching days melt into sultry nights, Holly is drawn to the mysterious capitaine, with his unexpected sense of honor and his searing touch. When they’re double-crossed, they’ll have to risk trusting each other in ways they never imagined...because in this deadly game of deception, it’s their lives—and hearts—on the line.

Praise for Brynn Kelly’s Deception Island Praise Title Page About the Author Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Epilogue Acknowledgments Copyright

“Nonstop action and romantic tension sizzle....”

—Publishers Weekly

“Deception Island is a brilliant thriller that will have you begging for more. The plot is a maze of surprising and harrowing twists and turns that lead to a dynamic conclusion.”

—Fresh Fiction

“What. A. Ride. Deception Island held me in its clutches from the very start. From the ambitious storyline to the well-crafted characters, this debut novel speaks of a promising future in fiction for author Brynn Kelly.”

—Harlequin Junkie

“It was rough, raw and real, with a storyline that hypnotized me and some of the best character development I’ve had the fortune of reading.”

—The Romance Reviews

“Kelly’s debut is an impressive, emotionally intense, pulse-pounding page-turner.”

—The Reading Frenzy

“This pulse-pounding romance will leave you breathless and aching for more.”

—Joyfully Reviewed

“Surprising twists and turns coupled with strong, dynamic characters make this one a pleasure to devour.”

—StuckInBooks.com

“It’s nonstop suspense and desire on the beaches and in the jungles of remote Indian Ocean islands.”

—Romance Reviews Today

Deception Island

Brynn Kelly

www.millsandboon.co.uk

It took award-winning journalist BRYNN KELLYonly two decades to realize all those stranger-than-fiction news reports (pirates, mercenaries, murders, conspiracies...) provided the perfect training for a new career: as a writer of larger-than-life novels.

She’s delighted that HQN Books is publishing her Golden Heart® Award–nominated debut novel because it gives her an excuse to spend her days in a bubble of delicious words and fiendish plots. Still, after all those years writing about the real world, she’s secretly terrified someone will realize she’s making it all up.

Brynn has a degree in communications with a journalism major and has won several prestigious writing awards, including a Valerie Parv Award and a Pacific Hearts Award. She’s a bestselling author of four nonfiction books in her native New Zealand.

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Contents

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Back Cover Text A stolen boy A haunted soldier A cornered con woman... Rafe Angelito thought he was done with the demons from his past—until his son is kidnapped. Blackmailed into abducting an American heiress, the legionnaire soon finds himself trapped in paradise with a fiery, daring beauty who’s nothing he expects...and everything he desires. But when he uncovers her own dark secret, Rafe realizes he’s made a critical mistake—one that could cost him everything. Playing body double for a spoiled socialite was supposed to be Holly Ryan’s ticket to freedom. But when she’s snatched off her yacht by a tall, dark and dangerous stranger, the not-quite-reformed con artist will make a desperate play to turn her captor from enemy to ally, by any means necessary. Yet as scorching days melt into sultry nights, Holly is drawn to the mysterious capitaine, with his unexpected sense of honor and his searing touch. When they’re double-crossed, they’ll have to risk trusting each other in ways they never imagined...because in this deadly game of deception, it’s their lives—and hearts—on the line.

Praise Praise for Brynn Kelly’s Deception Island Praise Title Page About the Author Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Chapter 28 Chapter 29 Chapter 30 Chapter 31 Epilogue Acknowledgments Copyright “Nonstop action and romantic tension sizzle....” —Publishers Weekly “Deception Island is a brilliant thriller that will have you begging for more. The plot is a maze of surprising and harrowing twists and turns that lead to a dynamic conclusion.” —Fresh Fiction “What. A. Ride. Deception Island held me in its clutches from the very start. From the ambitious storyline to the well-crafted characters, this debut novel speaks of a promising future in fiction for author Brynn Kelly.” —Harlequin Junkie “It was rough, raw and real, with a storyline that hypnotized me and some of the best character development I’ve had the fortune of reading.” —The Romance Reviews “Kelly’s debut is an impressive, emotionally intense, pulse-pounding page-turner.” —The Reading Frenzy “This pulse-pounding romance will leave you breathless and aching for more.” —Joyfully Reviewed “Surprising twists and turns coupled with strong, dynamic characters make this one a pleasure to devour.” —StuckInBooks.com “It’s nonstop suspense and desire on the beaches and in the jungles of remote Indian Ocean islands.” —Romance Reviews Today

Title Page Deception Island Brynn Kelly www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author It took award-winning journalist BRYNN KELLY only two decades to realize all those stranger-than-fiction news reports (pirates, mercenaries, murders, conspiracies...) provided the perfect training for a new career: as a writer of larger-than-life novels. She’s delighted that HQN Books is publishing her Golden Heart® Award–nominated debut novel because it gives her an excuse to spend her days in a bubble of delicious words and fiendish plots. Still, after all those years writing about the real world, she’s secretly terrified someone will realize she’s making it all up. Brynn has a degree in communications with a journalism major and has won several prestigious writing awards, including a Valerie Parv Award and a Pacific Hearts Award. She’s a bestselling author of four nonfiction books in her native New Zealand.