I've finished "Deadly Vows" the 9th and last book in her Francesca Cahill/Deadly series by Brenda Joyce.
Product Description
On the morning of her wedding to Calder Hart, amateur sleuth Francesca Cahill is lured away to a private viewing of a portrait that could destroy her entire family: the nude Hart commissioned of her. Her desperate quest to recover the scandalous portrait leads her into a dangerous trap with no way to escape — until it's too late. And when Francesca finally arrives at the church, it's vacant. She has unintentionally jilted Hart at the altar.
When Hart tells her their estrangement is for the best, Francesca is devastated. With a blackmailer intent on destroying her reputation, Francesca turns to Rick Bragg, the city's powerful police commissioner. Together they scour the sordid streets of lower Manhattan, following a deliberately laid trail of clues in a race against the clock. And once it becomes clear that Bragg's marriage is failing, Francesca must war with her feelings for him, battle Hart's jealousy and escape a killer — all as she fights to win Hart back. But sometimes, passion just cannot be denied ….
Product Details
Mass Market Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: HQN Books (February 22, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373775512
ISBN-13: 978-0373775514
My Review:
This book takes place three weeks since the ending of Deadly Kisses ends. It's 21 years old Francesca's and Hart's wedding day and she receives some shocking news. It leads her on a search for her missing portrait and now she is a race against time to find out who is responsible in trying to ruin her reputation and to make sure she's at the church at 4:00 PM to marry Hart. But of course someone traps her in and she misses her wedding. Hart thinks she intentionally changed her mind and didn't show up so he's hurt but won't admit it.
Wow in this book we see more of Calder's violent temper, his jealously and his insecurity. It seems like he took at 360 degree in this book with his personality.
I feel very sorry for Rick's wife Leigh Anne because it seems like she is declining more and more emotionally and physically.
Evan's ex-mistress Bartolla Benevente shows even more of her wickedly true colors and the answer to if sheis really pregnant with Evan's baby is revealed.
Maggie Kennedy and Evan become even closer and they share some kisses and things are definately heating up between them. Really like how the Kennedy clan really support and love each other. I also really love how Evan is great with Maggie's kids and they all seem to adore him too.
4/5
Other Books in Series:
1. Deadly Love
2. Deadly Pleasure
3. Deadly Affairs
4. Deadly Desire
5. Deadly Caress
6. Deadly Promise
7. Deadly Illusions
8. Deadly Kisses
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