Alyssa Richards

The Fine Art of Deception was a lively, paranormal romance novel. I enjoyed the concept of “past lives” that was within the plot, and the fact that the two main characters were psychic was also intriguing. While most of the story is set in the present, we also get to dabble in the past and see who Blake and Addie once were.

Addie, our main protagonist, has allowed her bad experiences from her previous relationship to keep her from falling in love and also has trouble fully accepting the psychic abilities she has been given. Throughout the novel, readers will see Addie’s definite growth into a more confident person, and her eventual coming to terms with her abilities and start to use them as a powerful asset.

I thought the romance between Blake and Addie was sweet, even though they seemed to fall for each other instantly without knowing each other for very long. Usually I don’t like “insta-love” in novels”, but this couple’s relationship made sense since they already have a established “connection”.

I also enjoyed the thriller aspect of the novel in which Addie goes to work for a art business, in order to find out what really happened to her grandfather. Otto hides his dark secrets and dirty dealings from the public, and it’s up to Blake and Addie to catch him in the act. The story ends at a good point and leaves loose ends leaving you wonder where the story will take off in the next novel.… (mehr)

Wow! Once again, just as with the first book in this series, I fell in love with "Somewhere in Time," the second entry in The Fine Art of Deception series by Alyssa Richards. Some people seem like they're just born knowing how to write, and this author is one of them. I love the paranormal world she's created and the characters who inhabit it. Once you start reading these books, I absolutely guarantee you will not be able to stop. With so many books out there to choose from, I just want to make sure that this one, and this author, doesn't get overlooked. You won't go wrong in picking up this book and getting immersed in these characters and their story.… (mehr)