Deception Synonym

“I am sorry if this sounds off but is Mr. Maverick a blind man?” I asked, I didn't fail to notice the frown that appeared on her face and for some reason she looked past me, unable to give me the answer. “Is this how it is now? Asking my maids for information about me.” The husky voice I heard from behind me made me jolt in shock. Ray. Emma Watson's life runs out of control when she is sold to Ray Tucker, a blind billionaire as cold and fierce. Haunted by mock and betrayal, Ray is determined to keep on his own world and he sees Emma as nothing more than a means to an end for him because he believes she was just with him because of his money. But Emma is no fragile possession, she wanted to be out of his wrath. She stood up for him and conquered Ray' heart. In Ray' world of deception and hatred from his family, what happens when Emma is torn in between loyalty to Ray and to his family?

Elara, a human, had been invisible most of her life—ignored by her father, who lived only to serve the pack; abandoned by her mother, who left; and dismissed by wolves who couldn’t care less. But the night she witnessed the future Alpha murder his best friend—the heir of a rival pack—Elara wished for nothing more than to vanish again. Instead, every eye turned to her—as Kaelen Duskbane’s supposed new lover, the heir to the Duskbane pack. Dragged into a dangerous game where deception is a weapon and loyalty can kill, she had become a target in plain sight. Behind Kaelen’s shadow lurked something darker than anyone dared to whisper, and Elara was standing far too close. Caught between ruthless heirs, bitter rivalries, and secrets carved in blood, Elara must decide: keep her head down and survive… or risk everything by stepping into Kaelen’s world. Because in the opulent halls of the Duskbane estate, humans don’t feast with wolves— they are devoured by them.

"I am not used to losing. Never had," he uttered, glaring at her reddish face that was wet with tears. "But, if by any slight mistake, someone dared to even touch a single hair on your head without my permission, I would lose." His intense gaze became deep. "And when I lose," moving closer until she was just a breath away from him, he ended, "my loss is another's invitation of death." Her eyes got bigger and wider. "I will burn this very fucking city down if I have to." She backed herself feeling totally empty to think of anything. In the middle of everything happening, her wound was torn open. The same wound which was caused by him only a week ago. "And I mean every word I say." His warmth-radiating fingers on her jaws burnt her skin. WARNING: This book contains strong language, dubious situations, deception issues, manipulations, abduction and dark romance.

Betrayed in the cruelest way possible, Anna’s world shatters when she catches her husband proposing to her best friend on the very day they were meant to mourn their lost son. Cast aside, humiliated, and discarded like she was nothing, she makes a vow: she will have her revenge. Determined to make them pay, Anna aligns herself with the one man her ex-husband loathes the most, Cyrus, the ruthless Rogue King, a ghost from the past whom everyone believed to be dead. But just as she begins to reclaim her power, a shocking truth threatens to change everything, she’s carrying Logan’s child. Now, Logan is waking up to the reality of his mistakes, realizing the depth of the deception that tore them apart. But it’s too late. The woman he abandoned is no longer his, and neither are their unborn children. Cyrus has already laid his claim. Will Logan fight to win back the family he never truly appreciated, or will he be consumed by the storm of Anna’s vengeance?

One week to pay off the debt of her dead father or become a sex slave for a powerful mafia gang? Andrea was just a young college dropout looking after herself when her father passed away. But unknown to her, her father was indebted to a mafia gang and even signed her off to them if she couldn't pay. She gets threats of being taken away if she can't meet up. Andrea turned to her billionaire boyfriend to seek help but he profusely dumped her. She went to the club to unwind with her best friend and lost herself, getting into a one night stand with a hot older stranger. The day the mafia gang were to take her because she couldn't meet the deadline, the older man halted them. “ Be my submissive Andrea and I will pay off your debts” He offered. Little did she know that he was her ex boyfriend's father? And she was getting herself into an entangled web of deception, secret and lies?

"Get ready to explore the intoxicating allure of power, passion, and the high-stakes secrets that come with them. The CEO Billionaire Collection takes you on an incredible journey through three standalone novels. In Secret Proposal for a Billionaire, Emily finds herself entangled with Adrian Blackstone, a wealthy corporate magnate, whose electrifying desires lead her into a web of deception and a secret that could shatter her dreams of freedom. The second story, One Night Stand with a Billionaire, follows Ellie and her chance encounter in Las Vegas with Alex Newsome, a ruthless billionaire, whose relentless pursuit threatens to unravel a hidden truth that could destroy a cherished family legacy. In the third story, Fake Fiancee of a Billionaire, a bet gone awry in the bustling streets of New York City thrusts Emma back into the arms of captivating billionaire Liam. As they navigate a ""fake"" engagement and face old flames and family drama, they must decide if their budding love is worth risking everything they've worked for. Each story delivers a thrilling blend of desire, danger, and the ultimate question: will love triumph over all? "

Selena has always played by the rules. Born into a world of wealth and privilege, she's promised to a man she doesn't love, Damien. She feels trapped in a life she never chose, until one fateful night changes everything. Escaping her family’s suffocating grip, Selena finds herself at a secluded cabin in the mountains, where a passionate, anonymous encounter with a mysterious man ignites a spark she never saw coming. As she returns to her wedding, bound by duty but torn by her heart, she discovers she's pregnant. But the real shock? The child is for the stranger she met in the cabin. Caught between two powerful men—one who offers revenge and the other, a life of duty—Selena is forced to confront her deepest desires, betrayals, and the shadows of her family’s legacy. In a tangled web of passion, deception, and emotional turmoil, Selena must make a choice that will shatter everything she’s ever known. Can love survive the weight of the past? Or will Selena's decisions destroy them all?

Eric Bleu, the powerful Alpha of Bleu Brooks Pack and a billionaire doctor, has everything—except love. After his mate Jesse left him, he swore off romance, dedicating his life to his daughter, Harley. But when Harley’s kindergarten event requires both parents, Eric is forced to find someone to play the role of "Mom" for a day. Enter Annie Macaulay—a quiet bakery worker with a mysterious past. Desperate to convince her brother that she has a real boyfriend, she accepts Eric’s offer. What starts as a simple act turns into something much more dangerous as secrets unravel. Unknown to Eric, Annie is not just an ordinary woman—she is Lady Lilly, a notorious assassin wanted by the CIA. And unknown to Annie, her beloved brother, Jaime, is the very agent hunting her. As tangled lies begin to unravel, hearts break, trust shatters, and enemies close in. Can love survive when everything between them is built on deception? Or will their fated bond crumble under the weight of the truth?

She thought she could save those she loved. He thought he could save her. They'll both learn the truth. FIDELITY, the dramatic conclusion to the epic five-novel series INFIDELITY, following Lennox "Nox" Demetri, Alexandria "Charli" Collins, the Montagues, Demetris, Fitzgeralds, and Spencers is finally here. When the vows are complete and the dust settles, who will be left standing? No one is safe, and no alliance is above suspicion in the much-anticipated finale to this hot romantic-suspense saga. Our heroine has survived betrayal, cunning, deception, and entrapment…what will happen when she’s faced with fidelity? Infidelity, it isn't what you think. From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Aleatha Romig comes a sexy new dominant hero who knows what he wants and a strong-willed heroine who has plans of her own. With classic twists, turns, deceptions, and devotions, this new epic romantic suspense will have readers swooning one minute and screaming the next. Have you been Aleatha'd?

"How did you do it Odette?" he asked again. Her lips parted as her heart pounded against her breast. What—" she gasped, her voice trembling. “What—?” He moved closer until there wasn't room between them. The warmth of his body pressed against hers, the scent of him—fogged in her mind. Then his mouth came down, his lips beside her ear, his breath on her skin searing. "Just how did you end my brother's life, Odette?”he breathed. Eighteen-year-old Odette Davenport was married to Salvatore Moretti, heir to a powerful empire. Five years later, Salvatore is murdered, and as his widow, Odette is the last person to see him alive. Nico Moretti, Salvatore's brother, returns home determined to uncover the truth. But as his investigation unfolds, Odette wrestles with guilt and a forbidden desire ignited by his presence. Every glance hides a secret, and every kiss could be their last. This is a dark, suspenseful tale of love, loyalty, and deception delves deep into the Moretti family's dark underbelly.