In "Dangerous Deception" by Susan Hunter, suspense and intrigue unfold as protagonist Leah Wolfe navigates a web of secrets and lies. With a strong female lead and a plot full of unexpected revelations, Hunter crafts a captivating mystery that keeps readers guessing until the final reveal.

I enjoyed Dangerous Deception even though it is book 9 in a series readers can jump right in because it pretty much your basic murder mystery story along with basic strong woman her pain in the butt nemesis, relationship issues along with a murder to solve. What did set this story apart was the ending. I have to admit these readers didn't see it coming or maybe it was because it no longer felt like a basic murder mystery.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of Susan Hunter Dangerous Deception

Dangerous Deception (Leah Nash Mysteries #9) by Susan Hunter begins with the murder of police captain Rob Porter as he is in his boat. Soon another member of the police department is arrested for the murder. Leah Nash is a journalist/writer who thinks the rush to arrest someone is a mistake and decides to dig into the history of Rob Porter's life and career. Leah finds there are some terrible secrets lurking. There are several people who would have reason to want Rob Porter dead!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and publisher for the opportunity to read this book!

The story begins with captain Rob Porter and his plans to become the next Chief of Police for the Himmel Police Department. Someone will not let that happen and he is murdered. As owner of the Himmel Times newspaper, Leah Nash was aware of Rob’s often spiteful treatment of others and not surprised that he met an untimely death. In her personal life, Leah and Sheriff David “Coop” Cooper have yet to announce their progress from friends to lovers. She hesitates to do so as she hates all the “hoopla”. Working on her fiction novel, she tries to stay out of the case, but she has a natural curiosity and wants to know who killed Rob and why. When an arrest is made, she agrees to help a local attorney with the investigation for his client, but she needs to tread carefully due to her personal relationship with Coop. There are several suspects including a man that Rob had arrested and who was just released from prison. A well thought out mystery with a surprise ending. I received an advance review copy at no cost and without obligation for an honest review. (paytonpuppy)

Leah Nash, former reporter, now author (switching from true crime to fiction) – is promising to only work on her book, not trying to micro manage the “Himmel Times Weekly” she co-owns with her mom, but will it hold when Police Captain, Rob Porter is found dead at his cabin, shot while fishing, she gets side tracked finding his killer.
Rob was not liked by all, and when Erin, a police officer is charged and arrested, Leah’s old boyfriend Gabe asks Leah for help.
Erin first claims not guilty, but as days go by she changes it to guilty. Why? Who is she protecting?
At the same time the “Times” rival “Go News” seems to have personnel issues, or is it more?
It keeps you on the edge of your seat.
Thank you to NetGalley and Severn River Publishing for an early read in exchange for my opinion.

Leah Nash is back, and, as usual, is juggling her writing career while trying to stay out of the way in the newspaper that she co=owns. With her personal life somewhat in order, she should be focused on fulfilling her book contract. But, there's a suspicious death in Himmel and Leah just has to know what happened...

Thanks to Severn River Publishing for access to a digital ARC via NetGalley.

I haven’t read any other books in this series, but I never felt like I was missing out for one minute. If there was something that seemed to reference an earlier book, it was described really quickly, and then the author moved on. The pacing of this book is great, it is very dialogue driven, the chapters aren’t too long, and it makes it easy to get through. I was on board with Leah’s theories the whole time, though I had some of my own suspicions. But even my own suspicions were wrong. The only reason I gave this 4 stars instead of 5, is that a little past the halfway mark of the book, it dragged on a bit and got a little bit repetitive. Otherwise, this is a great read, and I highly recommend it!

Rob thinks everything is going for him. to being chief of police come this fall
Leah lives above her newspaper office. Friend’s for twenty years and now more with David, who also is sheriff. Still keeping it secret from telling anyone. Leah now has two projects to write about, a murder, or her pretended murder. A triangle of love in this gripping plot, to stay or with a new love that is growing stronger. When murder happens and secrets revealed. A story readers will definitely enjoy
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion.

I'm not sure how I feel about Dangerous Deception by Susan Hunter. It took a bit for me to invest in the story and the characters. They all seemed kind of cookie-cutter and flat.

Two storylines were happening in the book: the murder investigation and the main character's relationship with her nemesis in another newspaper.

I am glad I finished the book, and the storyline kept my interest.

I did like the ending and was surprised. I would recommend this book and this author. I will also check out other books by Susan Hunter.

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I want to thank the publisher for the ARC of this book. It was a good story. I liked the relationship between Leah and Coop. Leah is a typical lead character, who is a journalist that gets herself into situations. I wasn't surprised by the ending of the book.

This book was sent to me electronically for review by Netgalley…mystery…intrigue…characters who are somewhat likable…although the story moves slowly, the talented author does keep the reader guessing.

Dangerous Deception was a fun read. The story takes place in Himmel, Wisconsin. The main character is Leah Nash who is an an, ace reporter, true crime writer and author She is also co-owner with her mother of The Himmel Times Weekly. The other characters add to the story.. The story opens with police captain Rob Porter going fishing at his cabin. He is putting his vest on when he hears someone, His gun is on the dock. He looks up with his gun pointing at him and is shot. David Cooper is the Grantland County sheriff and Leah's boyfriend. calls Leah and tells her that Bob is missing and later that he has been murdered. Erin Harper who is a police woman is arrested for the murder. She originally says that she is innocent but later changes to guilty. Leah's old boyfriend, Gabe Hoffman who is Erin's lawyer asks Leah to help him with his case. She does but when Erin changes her plea she is taken off the case. Leah is determined to prove Erin's innocence that she goes out on her own to find out who killed Rob.

There is another part of the story involving Leah's nemesis, Spencer Karr who owns Go News, a digital only newspaper. While out on a bike ride with her senior reporter, Miguel Santos they find Spencer meeting with Harley Granger who has gotten out of prison and is rumored to be back in the drug business. Lots of things are happening and later the police are planning a raid to arrest the drug dealers.

Both parts of the story come to an exciting and surprising climax which leaves the reader not able to put the book down.

Thank you NetGalley and Seven River Publishing for this ARC.

Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, romance, heartache and heartbreak! And a great who done it! The storyline was very interesting and flowed nicely! I will definitely recommend reading this book! Its well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!