Independent and tenacious journalist Vivian DeMarco is back in Walton, Georgia, for one reason - to do her job and get out. When her boss suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, Vivian's only hope for finding the truth—and the next big story—is small-town law enforcement's lanky poster boy, Deputy Ryan Frost. But the deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes, and Vivian finds herself fighting for not only answers but also her life. False leads, incriminating emails, and someone called The Watcher force Vivian to confront the secret of her past and decide: How much is she willing to risk for the sake of a headline? "A delicious hero, heart-pounding suspense, and an intricate weaving of a heroine's journey make Deadly Deceit one of my top-of-the-top favorites of the year! " JO WRIGHT, author of The Curse of Misty Wayfair and The House on Foster Hill.