When you're married to a cop, a 5 a.m. knock on the door can only mean one thing. In Claire Winslow's case, her detective husband, Spence, is still alive. However, he's been arrested for murder, and there's irrefutable evidence that the person he wants dead is her. This is a nightmare. What happened to their dreams of a family? What happened to their plans for the rehabilitation ranch they're so close to opening?

Betrayal soon turns to terror when Spence skips out on his bail and someone starts vandalizing their ranch. Spence reappears with a story that sounds too credible for Claire not to believe. But, he doesn't want to drag Claire into his mess. He just wants her to know the truth and then say goodbye. Spence forgets how stubborn Claire is and never imagines she'd claim the right to stand by him.

Claire's faith in Spence, her belief in him regardless of all the proof to the contrary, gives Spence the strength to clear his name, no matter what the cost. This nightmare will never stop until they find the answers they need. Maybe then he can truly appreciate what he has and find the healing power of love.

THE DEADLIEST DENIAL is a spellbinding read with a gripping, intrigue-filled plot. There are twists and turns around every corner. It takes us on an emotional roller coaster ride with two characters whose love, trust and belief in each other are stretched almost to the breaking point. But Claire and Spence are strong, smart and sexy survivors. This is a great read. Ms. Thompson has gifted us with another all-nighter.

Book Summary

The worst day of Claire’s life begins with a 5:00 AM knock on her door, the summons every cop’s wife dreads. But instead of telling her Spence has been killed in the line of duty, his sergeant has even worse news for Claire. Her husband is in jail. For murder. And there is irrefutable evidence that the person he really wants dead is her.

But betrayal turns to terror when Spence skips out on his bail and someone begins vandalizing her horse ranch. Her husband suddenly reappears with a story that sounds all too credible and a seductive magnetism Claire has never been able to resist. Is her refusal to turn him in, her need to believe in his innocence, nothing but…The Deadliest Denial

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