Royal Ethan Anderson... a first born son cheated out of an inheritance by his father in favor of his illegitimate half-brother. Ceana Sinclair, a girl who has no choice but to masquerade as someone else. An unexpected death... A forced marriage... Can a foundation of trust and love be built upon a lie? Or will this case of innocent deception destroy any chance of happiness Royal and Ceana might have had?
Telling the intertwining stories of people forced to flee Afghanistan to make their lives in England, Innocent Deception is the first novel by Shabibi Shah Nala, author of the powerful memoir Where Do I Belong? "By telling the double and triple stories in Afghanistan, in Pakistan and in the UK, Shabibi Shah with her power of acute observation uniquely increases our insight into concealed identities. It is truly a remarkable and gripping novel of our time."Elaheh Rostami-Povey, academic and writer
The growing amount of false and misleading information on the internet has generated new concerns and quests for research regarding the study of deception and deception detection. Innovative methods that involve catching these fraudulent scams are constantly being perfected, but more material addressing these concerns is needed. The Handbook of Research on Deception, Fake News, and Misinformation Online provides broad perspectives, practices, and case studies on online deception. It also offers deception-detection methods on how to address the challenges of the various aspects of deceptive online communication and cyber fraud. While highlighting topics such as behavior analysis, cyber terrorism, and network security, this publication explores various aspects of deceptive behavior and deceptive communication on social media, as well as new methods examining the concepts of fake news and misinformation, character assassination, and political deception. This book is ideally designed for academicians, students, researchers, media specialists, and professionals involved in media and communications, cyber security, psychology, forensic linguistics, and information technology.
Don't miss the second book in Jules and Eric's story, a small-town romantic suspense from USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance Morgan James. Giuliana means the world to me, and I want her by my side every day for the rest of my life. But danger is closer than either of us expected, and our dreams for the future are ripped away in an instant. When Jules is kidnapped by the man who's been hunting her for months, I'll stop at nothing to bring her home safely—even if it means facing my demons and going back to the one place I swore never to step foot in again. As the search for Jules intensifies, a tangled web of betrayal and deceit begins to unravel. Each clue brings me closer to finding her—and revealing a shattering truth that could tear us apart forever… Eric and Jules’s story is perfect for readers who love small town romance, alpha heroes, smart and sassy heroines, age gap, mafia romance, slow burn, captive romance with a dash of suspense, plenty of steam, and a deeply protective hero. *Beautiful Deception is book five of the Retribution Series. Don't miss the rest of the books in the series! Unrequited Love (Jack and Mia #1) Undeniable Love Jack and Mia #2) Unbreakable Love (Jack and Mia #3) Pretty Little Lies (Eric and Jules #1) Beautiful Deception (Eric and Jules #2) Sinful Illusions (Fox and Eva #1) Sinful Sacrament (Fox and Eva #2)
Rachels Promise is both a family saga and the story of Rachel, a poor and violated young woman. To defend the justice of her cause, which is also a promise to her mama, Rachel must take on the powerful and legendary Raskin family thats famous for its dynasty of York, the largest motion picture studio in Hollywood. But to take vengeance on the rich and famous, Rachel must either kill them, or rise to their level of power and fight them from their vantage ground. When she realizes she cannot kill, she launches a career in filmmaking under the most adverse circumstances. On her way she comes across people with flawed personalities, a hazard thats inherent in the nature of the transparent, make-believe world of the filmland. Rachel refuses to become another Hollywood casualty, though she comes very close. Powered by strong will and purpose, she triumphs over the tremendous odds against her. Still, a total satisfaction does not occur from laurels of fame and wealth, but from fulfilling her promise.
