One woman discovers the missteps that can ruin a marriage--and a life--in this gripping thriller from the author of Another Mother.

Kerensa and Leo are a happily married young couple who live in Cornwall. Leo works part-time in London as an investment advisor to wealthy businessman, Paul Donaldson. The couple hope to start a family soon and life couldn't be better.

But Leo has been stealing from Paul and Paul isn't the sort of man you steal from.

When Leo realizes that Paul knows what he's done, he has no choice but to resort to drastic measures.

Meanwhile, after discovering she is pregnant, Kerensa can't wait for her husband to return home so she can share her news. But she soon discovers he's gone missing.

After receiving a threatening phone call from Paul, Kerensa realizes how much trouble her family is in.

Just how far is Paul prepared to go to get revenge? And will Kerensa ever be happy or safe again?

"The story was fast paced and kept me engrossed . . . But it was the last page that absolutely caused me to freeze. It was chilling and caused me to gasp aloud." --Shalini's Books & Reviews

"We are taken on a roller coaster journey through this book and never know what to expect around the corner . . . Dark Deception is Amanda James's best book yet." --Books with Wine and Chocolate