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The Law of Deceit (Shameful Secrets Book 4) Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster comes an opposites attract, age-gap M/F small-town romance!

He’s a rebellious young man with a lifelong obsession with his mom’s best friend.
He always assumed she’d be nothing more than a fantasy, but he’s not the only one with forbidden feelings…

I’ve loved her for as long as I can remember.
She’s my mom’s best friend and a cop.
Two reasons why I should stay far, far away from Sloane Thurman.

It’s nearly impossible to keep my distance, though.
The ache for her rare smiles and her sweet scent is more than I can bear.
I’m more than her friend’s son.
I want to show her I’m a man now and that I could be
her man.

My wish becomes a reality when Sloane takes in her nephew. She needs help and I’m just the man to step up. Hikes, coffee dates, and game nights are just the beginning for us. Entertaining the kid in an effort to get closer to her is no hardship. Being near her is the only reward I need.

As we spend more time together, I manage to break down her rigid walls. When she’s not worried about her morals and being a good cop, she’s realizing the two of us can have a lot of fun.

A good time isn’t all I’m after. If it were up to me, I’d haul her down to the courthouse and make her mine forever. Unfortunately, neither life nor love is that easy. There’s no way my family would understand our relationship. A secret romance will have to do…
for now.

We may be able to deceive everyone we care about, but one day our shameful secrets will come to light. For Sloane’s sake, I just hope I’m worth the fight…

***This is a complete M/F standalone novel with a happily ever after. Tropes for this book include: older woman/younger man age-gap romance, opposites attract, he falls first, coffee lovers, mom’s best friend, romantic suspense, secret romance, and found family.***

Shameful Secrets Series

1 - The Teacher of Nothing (Callum’s Book)
2 – The Tangle of Awful (Hugo’s Book)
3 – The Heart of Smoke (Jude’s Book)
4 – The Law of Deceit (Dempsey’s Book)
5 – The Torment of Two (Gemma’s Book)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CRJK6RRP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (March 11, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2609 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 294 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 191 ratings

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K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in “Tornado Alley” with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens.

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Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
191 global ratings
Bad Boy Falls First 🔥
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Bad Boy Falls First 🔥
From the very first chapter I knew I would like this book. It reads super quick which I appreciated this week. First off Dempsey had me smiling WAY too much. I just loved his whole demeanor. The way she wrote him made you remember that he was younger but also that he was becoming a man and I felt like we got to see him grow up before our very eyes. The fact that he is in love with his mom’s best friend who just so happens to be a cop made this story addicting. The angst this book had was off the charts. It’s like you wanted them to hurry up and be together but you also enjoyed the flirting and the forbidden aspect of it all. Not going to lie their first kiss gave me goosebumps it was that good 🔥 Sloane has known Dempsey and his twin sister since birth. When the rolls are reversed and it’s the MMC who’s known the FMC since birth it always grosses/creeps me out but having it be this way didn’t. I’m not sure why 🤣 I also normally love when the MMC is older and in this case he’s younger and I still ate it up. K Webster always has a way of getting me to like things I never thought I would. Dempsey and Sloane have my heart. I’m so sad it’s over, I’m going to miss them 😭Also, I can only hope my husband is as obsessed with me and Dempsey is with Sloane 🥹
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
I loved finally getting Dempsey’s story. He comes across as a moody bad boy, but there is so much more to him and I loved seeing more of who he really is throughout this book. He has also been crushing on his mom’s best friend for years. Sloane came from a tough life, but she has worked hard, she is a police officer. She is also starting to see a new side to Dempsey, even if she shouldn’t.

These two have chemistry from the start. While Dempsey was always open about his feelings to Sloane, she struggled with her changing feelings for him. He proves time and time again to her that they are good together and when she is in danger he is insanely protective of her.

If you’re looking for a forbidden, age gap, slow burn, suspense check this one out.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
This story about Dawson was great. He had you falling for him from the very beginning. There were some parts that I didn't quite believe but over all it was enjoyable.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
This is the 4th book in the series and while the first two were taboo love stories, this one was sweet and comically ironic based on how Dempsey’s parents got together. Dempsey has been in love with his mom’s best friend for years and this is their love story. It was great to see more of the true Dempsey and how Sloane allows him to show his family and others more of who he really is instead of the family screw up. Very sweet storyline of family and two people who don’t feel they fit in with their families finding each other.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
After I read Jude and Tate's story as a standalone, I immediately ran out and bought the first two and then started counting down the days until Dempsey got his moment to shine. The Park family is absolutely insane 🤯 and I love them inspire and because of it. They are dysfunctional for sure, but at their core they love each other so much🥰.
I was really excited about this forbidden love, reverse age gap business that Dempsey was bringing to the table. Their story is filled with action and excitement, anticipation and emotion and so much more. I am already ready for Gemma's story and cannot wait for it to be shared with the world. 😁
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
I loved this book so much.
Dempsey and Sloane are so perfect for each other. Their story is so heartfelt and emotional. I was laughing and crying end feeling every single emotion.
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
A sexy, steamy reverse age-gap (large age-gap) romance with suspense, intrigue, family drama, angst, and a few twists. It's wrong, but oh so right. This is book #3 in the Shameful Secrets series.

Dempsey is perceived as a bad boy. A rebel. He's angry and misunderstood by a lot of people. His twin, Gemma, is the angel. He feels like he can't do anything right. He has been in love with Sloane, his mom's best friend for a while now. No one knows. It's taboo, forbidden, but he can't help how he feels.

Sloane is a cop. She's known Dempsey and his twin sister since they were born. This sudden attraction she feels towards Dempsey isn't welcomed. Sloane knows that she shouldn't cross that line. She doesn't want to jeopardize her relationship with Jamie, Dempsey's mom and also her best friend. Besides, she doesn't care to be the fodder of the small-town gossip. The problem? Dempsey is persistent, caring, and charming. He makes it abundantly clear what he wants. The more time she spends with him and sees the real guy underneath, the more difficult it is to fight their feelings.

There's so much more to Dempsey than meets the eye. There's a talented, good guy beneath his bad boy image. Sloane was strong, protective, and determined. She has family drama that threatens more than just her happiness. Will Dempsey be the one to turn things around? Can Sloane stay away from the temptation that is Dempsey?

This is a slow-burn taboo/forbidden romance that does not disappoint. If you like romances that push boundaries, this is a must-read. It does focus more on the story versus the steam, but I liked getting this aspect of their story. I loved seeing characters from the previous books in this series make appearances. Although Dempsey and Sloane face a lot of obstacles, they get their HEA. This is a standalone within a series.

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VGreedyReader
4.0 out of 5 stars A comforting book
Reviewed in Italy on March 21, 2024
A comforting story with warm feels and good vibes. The love between the two main characters is sweet and joyful. The dynamic among the characters are portrayed in a realistic way, the banter is amusing. This is an overall good mood type of story.
emjbookshelf
4.0 out of 5 stars The Law of Deceit
Reviewed in Australia on May 5, 2024
Dempsey is the misunderstood misfit of the family and for as long as he can remember he has loved his mother's best friend. Sloane is a police officer and had a hard upbringing and when Dempsey helps her with her nephew sparks begin to fly.

This is a forbidden age gap story that's filled with action, betrayal and spice. Overall an enjoyable read.
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