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She’s investigating him. He’s accused of fraud. Will a sinister conspiracy ruin their shot at unforgettable love?
Fiery artist Raquelle Luccenzo craved her father’s approval of her work. So after his murder, she’s determined to find out what happened. But when the clues lead to a suspicious CEO, painting his portrait could be the key to cracking the case…if she can keep her hands off the sexy exec.
Michael Raines is supposed to be taking over control of the company. But his overbearing father simply won’t let go of the helm. And the irresistible beauty commissioned to immortalize him is threatening to blur the lines between work and pleasure.
After the shocking discovery of her family’s criminal history, Raquelle is torn between her mission and her desire. And when the sins of his father land at the firm’s doorstep, Michael’s pulled into a fight to survive government prosecution.
Will Raquelle and Michael find their way to true love, or will their parents’ corruption destroy their lives?
Masks is the riveting third novel in the Deception & Desire romantic suspense series. If you like life-changing secrets, undeniable attractions, and complex conspiracies, then you’ll adore Kenzie Macallan’s sultry tale.
Buy Masks to uncover passion’s portrait today!
This book can be read as a stand-alone.
Fiery artist Raquelle Luccenzo craved her father’s approval of her work. So after his murder, she’s determined to find out what happened. But when the clues lead to a suspicious CEO, painting his portrait could be the key to cracking the case…if she can keep her hands off the sexy exec.
Michael Raines is supposed to be taking over control of the company. But his overbearing father simply won’t let go of the helm. And the irresistible beauty commissioned to immortalize him is threatening to blur the lines between work and pleasure.
After the shocking discovery of her family’s criminal history, Raquelle is torn between her mission and her desire. And when the sins of his father land at the firm’s doorstep, Michael’s pulled into a fight to survive government prosecution.
Will Raquelle and Michael find their way to true love, or will their parents’ corruption destroy their lives?
Masks is the riveting third novel in the Deception & Desire romantic suspense series. If you like life-changing secrets, undeniable attractions, and complex conspiracies, then you’ll adore Kenzie Macallan’s sultry tale.
Buy Masks to uncover passion’s portrait today!
This book can be read as a stand-alone.
- GenresRomance
Published October 22, 2019
About the author
Kenzie Macallan
14 books624 followersKenzie Macallan is an author who has a passion for writing
thriller
romance filled with suspense and steamy scenes. She dabbles in photography and painting portraits. Creativity flows through her veins.
Being a world traveler adds fuel to her imagination and places to take her characters.
Strong, vulnerable, sassy, and sexy characters are written with a brush of humor.
Check out her new series, Deep 8. WILD is only the beginning. KING, and BURN are available now.
TRUTHS, EDGES, and MASKS are available in the MBK Global Security series.
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Being a world traveler adds fuel to her imagination and places to take her characters.
Strong, vulnerable, sassy, and sexy characters are written with a brush of humor.
Check out her new series, Deep 8. WILD is only the beginning. KING, and BURN are available now.
TRUTHS, EDGES, and MASKS are available in the MBK Global Security series.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kenziemacallan
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October 25, 2019
Michael (Misha) and Raquelle may be my new favorite couple in this series! Don't get me wrong, I still have a special place in my heart for Mac and Mara but there is just something so endearing about Raquelle (and her dog Titus) and the way Misha falls for her.
Raquelle is no stranger to hurt and betrayal and it takes a lot for her to open up and trust anyone, let alone a dark and dangerous man who she just met. But there is just something about MIsha that let's her open up to him. But as their relationship is just starting to develop Misha's dark past and family ties may destroy everything that they've built.
I love that this book incorporated all of the characters from the first two books, it was great to see Mara and Mac and Leigha and Dean again.
Raquelle is no stranger to hurt and betrayal and it takes a lot for her to open up and trust anyone, let alone a dark and dangerous man who she just met. But there is just something about MIsha that let's her open up to him. But as their relationship is just starting to develop Misha's dark past and family ties may destroy everything that they've built.
I love that this book incorporated all of the characters from the first two books, it was great to see Mara and Mac and Leigha and Dean again.
November 6, 2019
A sexy murder mystery I did not want to put down
A plot with two engaging characters, both with their share of baggage. A good foundation and background of the characters was great, I loved both of them. They had excellent chemistry and wonderful sexual tension. It was so hard to see the difficulties that Raquelle had to deal with to find the answers to her fathers death. She was put between a rock and a hard spot, a place she did not want to be. The emotional roller coaster kept me turning the pages to the end. This was very well written with an interesting and creative mystery plot. This is a stand alone book, the third of this series. It was well written, and that gave me an idea of the prior books, but I did not have to read those to follow along. It was clear the other two sisters had their stories, which I am looking forward to going back and read them as soon as I can. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
A plot with two engaging characters, both with their share of baggage. A good foundation and background of the characters was great, I loved both of them. They had excellent chemistry and wonderful sexual tension. It was so hard to see the difficulties that Raquelle had to deal with to find the answers to her fathers death. She was put between a rock and a hard spot, a place she did not want to be. The emotional roller coaster kept me turning the pages to the end. This was very well written with an interesting and creative mystery plot. This is a stand alone book, the third of this series. It was well written, and that gave me an idea of the prior books, but I did not have to read those to follow along. It was clear the other two sisters had their stories, which I am looking forward to going back and read them as soon as I can. I received this book for free and voluntarily reviewed.
December 14, 2022
WOWWW...WOWWWW.... what a beautiful ...heart wrenching end to the series !! and what a happy ever after... I feel like I need one more book to this awesome series ...need wedding action ...need to walk the aisle with Mara and Mac after their precious baby arrives ...but even more I need some more Raquelle and Misha action ..what a story !! what a page turner ...could not put it down... it would have been nice to see how Misha ends up with the ropes with Raq ...would he get his fill and not use the ropes anymore ??? Maybe time will tell us ...but that is not Kenzie's style ..I get it ..it's all about MBK and action !!! and I love it !!!
February 20, 2020
Masks is the third book in Kenzie Macallan’s Art of Eros series and features Racquelle, commissioned to paint a portrait of the CEO of a company with ties to her father’s unexpected death, and Michael Haines, who works at his father’s investment firm but takes the CEO position when his father disappears while the company is under investigation. Both of these characters have secrets but are instantly attracted to each other. This well written book has intriguing characters and a mysterious plot with strong emotions, deceit, betrayal, dark secrets, and sizzling chemistry. I highly recommend this romantic suspense.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 30, 2019
Let me start off by saying that this is the third in a series and I have not read the first two. But, that did not take away from the story and I definitely want to go back and read all the books in order. I really enjoyed Raquelle and Misha’s story. Raquelle’s backstory, I’m sure, was developed in the first two books. This story seemed to focus more on the development of the hero’s character. Michael (Misha) Raines is the CEO of one of the top investment firms in New York City. Unfortunately, this 36-year old CEO is still firmly under the thumb of his father. Every morning Misha gets a call from his father telling him how to run the business. Misha is straining to break free of his father’s control and starts his rebellion in a very passive/aggressive manner. His father has been pestering him to have his portrait done so he hires relatively unknown painter Raquelle Luccenzo because he knows his father wouldn’t like her technique. Raquelle has her own daddy issues and is trying to step out from underneath the shadow of her famous artist father. To make her situation worse, she finds out that her father was murdered. In the course of trying to find out who murdered her father, Raquelle ends up spying on Misha to get information on what their fathers were mixed up in together. They both learn things about their fathers that they would have rather not known and Misha’s whole existence is knocked off its foundation.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this story greatly and am eager to go back and read the series from the beginning.
I received this book as an ARC in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed this story greatly and am eager to go back and read the series from the beginning.
November 14, 2019
The author could not have picked a better title for this book, since we all hide behind a mask through life. Misha and Raquelle both had secrets and once the masks are peeled back it was amazing.
Misha lived his life being ruled by his father, now running his business with his father always in the background. Raquelle's life was similar. When these two characters are brought together the journey is hot, sexy and a train wreck just waiting to happen. That is what makes each chapter more a peeling and hot to put down.
Very well written Kenzie Macallan!
Now my curiosity is peaked and I will have to go back and read the first two books.
Misha lived his life being ruled by his father, now running his business with his father always in the background. Raquelle's life was similar. When these two characters are brought together the journey is hot, sexy and a train wreck just waiting to happen. That is what makes each chapter more a peeling and hot to put down.
Very well written Kenzie Macallan!
Now my curiosity is peaked and I will have to go back and read the first two books.
July 28, 2020
Raquelle and Michael (Misha) both have dark past. When she goes to meet him so that she could paint his portrait there is an heartfelt connection between them. His father has left him as the CEO to CZR investments but Misha is in the dark with some of the business his father is into. Raquelle's father has been killed and she thinks that Misha's father is involved somehow.
Will Misha and Raquelle find the answers to their questions?
With their attraction will they find their way to each other?
To find out these answers, you will just need to read this wonderful book.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving my voluntarily and honest review.
Will Misha and Raquelle find the answers to their questions?
With their attraction will they find their way to each other?
To find out these answers, you will just need to read this wonderful book.
I received an ARC of this book and am leaving my voluntarily and honest review.
November 8, 2019
I loved Raquelle and Misha’s story. Their interactions had me laughing, tearing up, and fanning myself. Raquelle trying to make her mark as an artist is determined to make it on her own instead of using her famous father’s name. Misha helps runs a company for his father who has his family in the dark about many things. What happens... you’ve gotta read it because I’m not spoiling it for you!!!
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave my honest review.
I received an ARC copy and wanted to leave my honest review.
October 19, 2019
Raquelle struggles as an artist to escape the shadow of her famous father. After his mysterious death, she’s convinced she needs to play in a game of deceit. When I started reading I couldn't put it down.Kenzie is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can't wait for the next book.
October 21, 2019
Raquelle is a up and coming artist who is struggling to escape out from under the shadow of her famous father. When her dad dies mysteriously she decides to play a game of deceit but that backfires when she falls in love with Michael. Kenzie is a wonderful Author who pulls you in to her stories 5 star read for me
October 26, 2019
This is a well written book with strong characters and an intriguing story line. The author does a great job developing her story and pulls you in with all the emotions,ups and downs,mystery as well as the building sexual tension. It was an interesting story and I enjoyed reading.
I voluntarily review an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily review an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
February 21, 2020
First time reading this Author will not be the last, how she has created a monster of a book is beyond me, it touches everything I love in one place simply amazing and want more now. Everything springs to life it's like pandora's box once opened!!!!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 7, 2020
I enjoyed Misha & Raquelle's book. This was an intriguing read. I received a free arc copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my honest opinion.
January 30, 2022
Raquelle is hired to paint a portrait of Michael. They strike up a friendship but she refuses to fall for him. Although the has other plans for her. But then she finds out his father is into some shady stuff and even possibly be behind the sudden death of her father. But Michael doesn’t know that his father is really a bad guy he only knows him as the overbearing controlling father. It’s an interesting story work a HEA ending.
April 3, 2021
Great book
March 23, 2022
Really enjoyed this book and its cast of likable characters.
November 3, 2019
Raquelle is a new up and coming artist. She is trying to get out from her recently deceased father. When gets commissioned by Michael Raines to paint his portrait it’s the beginning of the end. Her family finds out that the company Michael is the CEO of has ties to her father’s mysterious death. She goes to paint his portrait with plans to deceive him. What she doesn’t plan on is falling in love. Once I started Masks I couldn’t put it down. As the story unfolds and the secrets stated coming out it made it harder to put down. The emotion in this book felt so real. My emotions were all over the place. But it was defiantly happy and love I was feeling at the end. Definitely recommend this book!
October 23, 2019
Masks is the first book by Kenzie that I have read. I thought it was ok. I wish I would have read the two previous book's in this series. There is so much potential in this series. I wish it was written differently, more in the characters POV. Raquelle and Misha are one of kind.
October 19, 2019
Filled with tantalizing chemistry and unnerving suspense, this impressive story and well written characters made for an exceptional read!
October 30, 2019
Amazing book. Loved it
November 7, 2019
The author captures you and pulls you in!! The deception and games throughout this story, have you turning the pages needing more.
Bravo!
Bravo!
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