The Second Deception

One pregnancy. Two potential fathers. A web of lies that threatens to destroy everything.

Olivia Hart's world is turned upside down when she discovers she's pregnant – and the father could be either her husband Daniel or her obsessive pursuer, billionaire Ethan Sterling. As her high-risk pregnancy forces her to make impossible choices, Olivia finds herself moving into Ethan's mansion, ostensibly for her health.

Ethan's possessiveness intensifies, his manipulations becoming more intricate as he strives to claim both Olivia and the baby as his own. Meanwhile, Daniel struggles to hold onto his marriage and sobriety, fighting against Ethan's machinations and his own insecurities.

Caught between two men and two lives, Olivia must navigate a minefield of emotions, lies, and divided loyalties. As the truth about the baby's paternity looms, she's forced to confront her own desires and the devastating consequences of her choices.

In this gripping sequel, the stakes are higher, the emotions rawer, and the deceptions deeper. Olivia must decide not just who she can trust, but who she truly wants – all while protecting the innocent life growing inside her.

The Second Deception is a heart-pounding tale of love, obsession, and the lengths people will go to possess what they desire. In a world where every choice has life-altering consequences, will Olivia find redemption, or will the web of lies finally ensnare her completely?

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Release date

Audiobook: 14 January 2026