fantastic book ! really really enjoyed this. great characters great story and beautifully written
look forward to more from this author

Stricly Come Dancing meets sexual chemistry galore, but with mere mortals instead of celebrities.

That's the premise of the new reality talent show that Kate has been co-erced into signing up for.

Although her first sessions with hot dancer Merle, certainly cheer her up.

Until some pictures are leaked and she discovered what a twat Merle really is.

Made to swap partners this turns into a fake dating story and one that I loved.

I adored getting to know her new dance professional and seeing how their relationship kept on changing

And Kate's family and friends are fabulous too.

I loved the very many steamy sex scenes involving Kate, and frankly at times wish I could have swapped places with her!

This is the first book I have read by Becky Ward and it won't be my last. i thoroughly enjoyed this story.

Thank you to Avon and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Kate gets persuaded to apply to join Fire on the Dance Floor, she’s not expecting too much. Then she gets partnered with the handsome Merle and her expectations and her desires change dramatically. But then scandal hits and everything becomes more difficult. Can she overcome her problems and succeed in the competition?

The Dance Deception is an entertaining read, with the usual romance spiced up with a little Strictly fever! I’m not sure whether big audiences would be interested in a non-celebrity version, but it made for an exciting story. The action builds up nicely to the finale and all the loose ends neatly tied up.

Easy book to lose yourself in for a few hours.

This was a dnf for me. I can‘t really put into words what I‘m thinking but there were so many other lower reviews which captured it exactly.
A little fun thing is that one character shares the same name as me, since that never happens in books, I loved that. But that‘s about it.

A lighthearted quick read based around a reality TV show like strictly. Enjoyable book. Hot and steamy in places but you can skim over these if you wish.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for an ARC in exchange for an honest opinion

A steamy version of strictly. Ideal if you like a bit of steam . Kate is in the dance competition and detirmined to win but it’ll require focus and practice.

If you like fun lighthearted reads which are perfect for getting lost in for an afternoon then The Dance Deception is what you should read next. It's great for fans of shows like strictly. Likeable characters, an engaging plot, all help make it a lovely read.

I'm sorry, but no. This is just a whole lot of no from me. Extra star for writing because that was good, but content was a hard pass.

Could not finish, The dialogue felt very artificial and I could not connect with the characters. 2 stars for the premise; it had promise, but was not well delivered.

Unfortunately, I did not finish this book as I found it hard to sympathise and relate to the main character.

This was the first book I tried by Becky Ward; the writing style wasn’t a great fit for me and the characters and plot didn’t grab me, so I ended up not finishing the book. Thank you to Avon Books UK and Net Galley for the advance copy.

Kate finds herself in a dancing competition similar to Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing with the Stars, partnering with Merle, a charismatic French dancer whose unconventional methods spark scandal. Forced to switch partners to save her reputation, Kate pairs with Aleksis, an equally attractive but initially frosty dancer. Despite their rocky start, they navigate a fake dating scenario to boost publicity, but the path to success and love proves far from straightforward.

This enchanting romance novel immerses readers in the glamorous world of dance competitions, where passion, drama, and unexpected love unfold. The heartwarming romance is punctuated by tender moments that will leave readers swooning. The author skillfully builds tension and chemistry between Kate and Aleksis, enhancing the allure of their evolving relationship.

I received this book complimentary from NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.

Kate is surprised but happy when she scores a spot in a televised dancing competition. She is initially paired with Merle, but she must work with Aleksis after a scandal. Real feelings develop as they work past their differences, but can they work that out, too? It's a fun behind-the-scenes tale of a dance reality show competition.

A really fun and charming read with an enjoyable premise and gorgeous characters. I would highly recommend.

I picked this one because I read it was ‘like seeing the Strictly curse play out in real time’ and I am a huge Strictly fan! Except in this story, it’s not celebrities on the dance show, it’s just us regular people, and I loved that idea! I would love to go on Strictly but seeing as I’m clearly not a celeb that’s never going to happen so it was so nice to see that idea on a page!

And like the description hinted, there’s definitely some spice in this book, with Kate, the main character, getting involved with her dance partner, Merle. The spice was good 🔥 but I won’t lie, it happened way too quickly for my liking and I don’t think I was a fan of all the insta-love in this. I was however fully invested in the dance show itself 😂

I liked the way the story went, the characters definitely had chemistry, and there was a little more to the story than just the spice which I liked. I won’t lie, it wasn’t one of my favourite romances, but I hadn’t read a book in a while that had me hooked and I read this one quite quickly considering the reading slump I had been in before I picked it up! 👏🏼

It’s definitely one for a romance reader who likes Strictly! 🪩💃🏼

There's a lot to love about The Dance Deception, especially as I love anything dance and romance related.

A new dance show - Fire on the Dance Floor - invites non-celebrities to compete with professional partners to win £25k.

Kate is at a crossroads in her life, and when she gains a place on the show she throws herself into the experience. When she's paired with pro dancer Merle, there's no doubt sparks are flying. His methods of training are, ahem, somewhat unconventional. But they work. And the rehearsal scenes are hot.

But leaked photos of them mid entanglement reveal that Merle is a prize pig and Kate ends up having to swap partners.

Enter Aleksis. Despite a rocky start, they soon become the couple to challenge Merle for the top spot. But Merle isn't going to play fair it seems, and so they up the ante.

Sexy, charming and light hearted, this was a joy to read. If I had any small constructive criticism it would be that some of the sex scenes were a little repetitive and didn't really add anything to the story. But overall, I loved The Dance Deception.

This was a good book but the writing lacked a connection for me. I couldn’t get into the characters and couldn’t feel a connection to them.

Just okay read. I wanted to love it, but ending on just like it.
This one just was not for me. Just 2.5 stars for me

The concept of this book was excellent - the material just wasn't for me. Maybe someone else would love this, but I was highly frustrated with the characters, which made this a challenging read to finish.

Kate's not respecting herself was hard to read, and the total lack of self-control didn't make sense for the portrayed past. I just felt like it wasn't the character I was expected based on her backstory.

The fake dating that Kate and Aleksis get into seems unnecessary, but that is exciting.

There was a lot of spice in this one, but the backstories and the characters didn't keep me interested.

"The Dance Deception" by Becky Ward is a thrilling mystery full of unexpected twists. Engaging from start to finish.