Island of Deceit

by Candice Poarch

If Her Desire For Revenge Doesn't Backfire. . .

Ex-Wall Streeter Barbara Turner wants revenge on the scam artist who swindled her grandmother out of her life savings and then killed her. Posing as a hair stylist, Barbara arrives in Paradise Island, shocked to discover that she's related to the town matriarch--and that she's one of the trustees of the family's antique bowl, which has mysteriously disappeared. Determined to solve these mysteries on her own, Barbara refuses to ask the town's sheriff for help. . .

It Could Lead To A Lifetime Of Love.

Unfortunately, Sheriff Harper Porterfield--Paradise Island's most eligible bachelor--already suspects Barbara of hiding something. But that isn't the only reason he won't let the plus-sized beauty out of his sight. He finds her thoroughly irresistible, but her subterfuge could destroy any chance of a happily ever after--especially while there's still a killer on the loose. . .

Genres: Romance

320 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 31, 2006

About the author

Even as a child Candice Poarch was a dreamer and created scenes in her mind. She quickly fell in love with writing stories centered around families and romance. The quest for love is universal, she says. Being familiar with rural Virginia, she portrays a sense of community and mutual support in her novels, many of which are set in small-town America.

Candice grew up in Stony Creek, Virginia, south of Richmond, but now resides in northern Virginia. She has been married for thirty years and is the mother of three children. A former computer-systems manager, she has now made writing her full-time career.

Reviews

[Reid Jordan]

I truly enjoyed this book. I was first introduced to Harper in ‘Deadly Intentions’ because I unfortunately didn’t read the books in the correct order. He was so straightforward and honest about what and WHO he wanted! Barbara deserved that plus the family connections she discovered along the way.

I would love if Ms. Poarch could write a book or books about the Claxton’s ancestors and how they came to the island and survived. That would be a great read!

In the interest of ‘redemption’ it would be interesting to read a novella about Andrew’s journey and growth.

Overall I love Candice Poarch books, her writing is great and I would love to see some new books from her.

[Toni]

When I picked this up I had no idea that it was part of a series and now have to go back and read the first two. Island of Deceit is sort of a hybrid romance/mystery with action and love throughout. Barbara Turner is recently retired and all set to move with her grandmother back to Paradise Island, where their family is from. But when her grandmother dies after being swindled by con artists, Barbara changes tactics and seeks revenge.



She traces the crooks to, coincidentally, Paradise Island and settles in to entrap them and retrieve the money they stole from her grandmother and several other elderly women. What Barbara doesn't count on is the attraction she feels for Harper Porterfield, the island's sheriff and what their relationship could mean for her plan.



The best things about this book are that Barbara is a plus-sized woman of a certain age, qualities that you don't find in a lot of romances, and that the island is full of African-American history. Can't wait to read others in the series.

[Marcia]

I started reading this book unaware that it the 3rd in a series. Not enough back ground was given for someone who had not read the other books. Regardless of that and that the history of the golden bowl was not given- just the line that it had a history, I still found the story very compelling. Lots of twists turns and confusion. Since the library does not have the pervious books, I'm reading the next in the series with the hope that there will be more explanations to be found there.

[Beverly]

This is an entertaining read about family, connections, and a missing heirloom. Throw in a little romance with the murders as the mystery gets a little more complicated.
This is my fav book in this series.

[Angel]

Did Not Finish - Did not hold my interest