Unauthorized Deception — Lisa Ladew

Standalone romantic suspense novel.

She thought she'd found her true love, but then he left her ...

When blackmailing leads to leaving it all behind, Ivy is desperate for the truth. The man she'd come to love suddenly disappears, leaving a note on her bedside table, Ivy's world is shaken to the core. The man she knew wanted nothing more than to be a cop. He wouldn't have thrown it all away.

It will be up to Ivy to find the answers, but the journey she embarks on is full of twists and turns. This sadistic game of cat and mouse will lead to a very unlikely source and familial bonds will be tested.

After working so hard to learn to love and trust, Ivy must gather her resolve and push past the deception. Will Ryker still be the same man once the web of lies is destroyed?

Heat level: moderate. Suspense, thriller level: high. some swearing. 18+. Cliffhanger (but not with main H/h)