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Blind Deception by Sandy Alvarez & Crystal Daniels | Book Review

Mar. 29, 2021

Blind Deception by Sandy Alvarez & Crystal Daniels | Book Review


Blind Deception by Sandy Alvarez & Crystal Daniels | Book Reviewfive-stars
Blind Deception by Sandy Alvarez, Crystal Daniels
Series: The Kings of Retribution MC Montana #8
Genres: MC Romance

Austin Blackstone lives and breathes for his club—his family.
At the age of seventeen, tragedy brought Austin and his sister to Polson, Montana, to live with a grandfather they never met before.
His life-altering move eventually puts him on the path to finding the Kings of Retribution MC.
The club represents a strong sense of family and brotherhood. It was an easy choice to make when offered the opportunity to prospect.
Time and time again, he has proven his loyalty, and now, years later, Austin proudly wears the club's patch.
New Orleans is where he first lays eyes on Lelani. She needs their help, and he wants nothing more than to protect her—to claim her as his own.
The moment Austin allows himself to kiss her it becomes his undoing.
At the age of thirteen, Lelani Mancini's world was shattered when she lost her parents, along with her eyesight, in a tragic accident.
Lelani's brother blames her for everything.
Her parents' deaths leave a gaping hole in the Mancini family.
Feeling defeated and lost, Lelani struggles to adjust to a life of darkness. Though terrified of the unknown, she finds a strength within herself to move on.
Years later, Lelani uncovers a secret, with her at the center of the deception.
She puts her trust in the wrong hands, and it almost costs Lelani her life.
Those who should protect her turn out to be the ones she fears the most.
All that she has ever known is gone.
The darkness Lelani lives in is suffocating.
Until she finds light in an overprotective, tattooed Kings of Retribution MC member.
Loving Austin is dangerous.
Now, to protect her new life, Lelani is the one keeping a secret.

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In this series: Undaunted , The Darkest of Light , Finding Solace, Defy, Unbreakable
Other books from this Author Undaunted , The Darkest of Light , Finding Solace, Riggs, Defy

I received this book for free from in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

We are back with the Polson Montana Chapter of the Kings of Retribution sand after helping the New Orleans chapter help rescue Piper and Gia they also rescued Lelani along with a few other women. Lelani agrees to go back to Polson with them and Austin is thrilled. There was something about her that just drew him to her like a moth to a flame.

Lelani is blind after an accident and she has felt as though she was a burden to those who cared for her. I can’t imagine what it would be like to lose your sight suddenly and have to depend on other people. It has left Lelani with trust issues that is for sure.

It takes a lot for her to trust that Austin and the family that comes with him (both real and forged) truly love her and want nothing but the best for her. /she still feels as though she is a burden to them.

As always there is plenty of action and hot MC guys but got me what made this one so great was the way they all rallied around Lelani. She was truly something special and I always love with the Kings show why they are the Kings!

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About Crystal Daniels

Crystal Daniels And Sandy Alvarez Are USA Today Bestselling Authors And The Sister Writing Duo Behind The Widely Popular Kings Of Retribution MC Series. Since 2017 The Duo Have Written And Published 25 Books.

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About Sandy Alvarez

Crystal Daniels And Sandy Alvarez Are USA Today Bestselling Authors And The Sister Writing Duo Behind The Widely Popular Kings Of Retribution MC Series. Since 2017 The Duo Have Written And Published 25 Books.

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  1. Judy Thomas says

    April 17, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    It sounds like an excellent read.

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  2. heather says

    May 17, 2021 at 6:04 pm

    I seriously love this cover makes me want to read it even more.

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  3. bn100 says

    July 20, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    haven’t read this

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  4. Eva Millien says

    January 6, 2022 at 10:10 pm

    Sounds like a great series for me, Thanks for sharing it with me and have a fantastic day!

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  5. Adriane says

    February 23, 2022 at 12:36 am

    Sounds good! I’ll check it out

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  6. Piroska says

    February 26, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    The book sounds very intriguing. Love the sexy cover.

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  7. Adriane says

    March 7, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    Wow – sounds intense

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  8. Bea LaRocca says

    March 12, 2022 at 10:33 pm

    Thank you for sharing your awesome review of this book, I love the cover and synopsis, this one is a must read for me

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    April 18, 2022 at 6:52 pm

    What does “MC” romance mean?

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