The Best Deceptions

Deception #1

by Victoria Pink

ASIN moved from less recent edition here

“The woman looks dangerous, wild, but Fiona can't bring herself to look away.”

When Fiona d’Argues, Princess of Vatra, was promised to the leader of a far away land, she had no idea that she would be marrying a woman. However, it’s not the fact that she’s marrying a woman that worries her most—it’s the fact that this woman comes from a very barbaric, uncivilized culture so vastly different than her own. Through danger, turmoil, and new obstacles every day, will she find the path to love?

Nadira, the Amadi of Faraha, is known for being the ruthless and ferocious leader of her mystical kingdom. She’s never lost a battle in her whole life, and there’s no telling what her people will do to her if she ever does. Is she willing to throw it all on the line for her new queen, or will she continue to push everyone away on her pursuit to the top?

Part one of the Deception Series. For mature readers only. Equivalent to 200 print pages.

Genres: LGBT, Lesbian, Butch Femme

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 10, 2017

Reviews

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good starting book

This is a good first book to a hopefully good series. The two main characters Nadi and Fiona are well written with enough depth and likability that its hard not feel for them and the situation they are both in.
Fiona is the royal daughter of one ofnthe Greater Kingdoms that is promised to the barbaric, unknown lands of Faraha and their Amadi ("king") who is Nadira. Their journey to Faraha starts out sweet and then is slowly interjected with the reality of what life in Faraha will be like. Once in Faraha we see even more of how civilized yet babaric the culture is...think "eye for an eye" with a totaltarian ruler. Yet despite how the land and people are, Nadira really isn't like that.
We see their beginning of their journey and realization that love will make us do stupid things, no one is ever truly safe, and who pretend to be can really eat at who you really are. I really enjoyed it and look forward to the next in the series.
Side note: though Medievalish, same sex relationships are not frowned upon or have to be hidden which makes it an even more enjoyable read...at least for me.

[Cristina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Light reading about a sweet romance story between Nadi and Fiona set in medieval times. I suppose that the abrupt ending means the book has a sequel.

[K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow what a great book

I found the story to be interesting. I really didn't get the time period. So it was hard to figure out exactly where they were from, and what the customs of the kingdom should be. Other than that. I found the relationship to be good, and believable from what I know of royal marriages. I do feel more background story was needed to explain some of the information the Author brought up. Like Nadi , past lover... the Doc, Fionas life at home, why she felt like an outsider.
It did have me hooked though I read it in a few hours. And had me looking for more...
I am looking forward to book 2 whenever the Author gets it out. I would like to see how these two ladies and there trusted family get along. And if there will be real change. Oh and will the Doc be killed?
I think this book should definitely be read.

[Jo Watkins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

Never read anything by Victoria before so glad I read this one,love the interaction between Nadria and Fiona the counter balance each other perfectly.Just waiting now for the next in the series due out soon the length of the book is just perfect it leaves you wanting more

[KaiZireael · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the premise of the story and the main characters are fun together; I found myself smiling often when they interacted.

That being said, the story could use some fleshing out and editing. Things are happening quickly, which made it feel a bit rushed.

I truly enjoyed the main characters, though, and the story has great potential so I'm all for reading a sequel.

[DR · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fiona has expectations of being married off to a life expected of her by a mother who's written as happy to see her daughter leave. There's much that's not written and must be inferred, but I didn't have enough on the written page to go on. Characters appear but there's not a back story before their arrival. Nadira, the Amadi of her people, 'is wild' but I don't get a sense of that wildness. I'm not given enough words on the page to envision what the author wants me to see. There's a slight sense but it slips away. And then it ends. There's much I don't know about Nadira's people and Fiona's description of her life was brief. So, I'm intrigued and will have to wait and see if there's more coming.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story with poor finish

I really enjoyed the story but it suffers from a non-ending. It feels like it just stops mid chapter or even book for that matter. I'm not sure if the author plans on continuing but I hope so.

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable

I enjoyed the read. It seems to be rare that I find a fantasy with a f/f main storyline. I didn't give it more stars because it could have used some editing and plot cohesion.

[Charlene Foster · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story

Loved it but it ended way to soon. Hopefully the next one will be longer. I have a sort spot for fantasy and this didn't disappoint.

[Bobbi Short · Rating 3 out of 5]

Huh?

I was quite surprised by the sudden ending. I was enjoying the story and then it just ended. Frown frown

[Ashley M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this story!!! Just wish there was more than 1 book

[JonathanC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book. Read it if you haven't; you'll like it. Guaranteed.

[Heather Henkel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story

This was a good story but it feels like it was just started when it ended abruptly. I hope there is another book.