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Winds of Deception: A Samantha Rite Cozy Mystery Novel (Samantha Rite Mystery Series Book 2) Kindle Edition
“If you like clean mysteries with a touch of romance, you’ll love the Samantha Rite Mystery series!”
Winds of Deception is Book 2 of 3 in the Samantha Rite Mystery Series
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Since returning home recently from her never-to-be-forgotten cruise vacation, Samantha Rite has been busy trying to catch up at work and settle back into her normal day-to-day routine.
Little does she know her simple and quiet life is about to be thrown into turmoil as she has unknowingly become a pawn in a deadly game of deception.
As she desperately struggles to make sense of it all, she soon realizes that someone she loves more than life itself is now in danger as well.
Determined to do whatever is necessary to protect her loved ones, she vows to move heaven and earth to make sure they're safe!
Will Sam be able to weather the storm that's brewing on the horizon?
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- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateSeptember 16, 2014
- File size2.4 MB
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"HOPE does it again. Another fantastic book! - I remember months ago reading the first book in this series, Waves of Deception. It was fantastic and left you wanting MORE!! I could not wait for this book to come out. After finally getting a chance to read this I have to say, it was DEFINITELY WORTH the wait to see what happened next. I love the story line, the characters, and the fact that I get to read the next book, TIDES of DECEPTION. I have already ordered the book and will read it this weekend. Thanks again Hope for your great, easy read books. Keep them coming, I really enjoy your clean style! God bless!" - Sylvia Osmond
"Love the this book better. - We continue Samantha' s adventure in this book but we the addition of daughter Brianna to the mix.The suspense keeps up to the last page. I was glad to see Gabby make an appearance. Her flamboyant personality is refreshing and I hope to see her in the next book. Now on to book 3." - Linda Rainey
"Intrigue! - Could not put this book #2 down! My laundry waited along with other mundane chores. Great series....keeps you guessing! Highly recommend..." - Jeannie haverstick
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About the Author
- Visit hopecallaghan.com/newsletter for special offers, free books, and soon-to-be-released books!
- Email: hope@hopecallaghan.com
- Facebook: facebook.com/authorhopecallaghan/
In March 2017, Hope won a Mom's Choice Award for her book, "Key to Savannah," Book 1 in the Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of one daughter and a stepdaughter and stepson.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing books - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
Product details
- ASIN : B00NN931F6
- Publisher : Orlando Home Solutions, LLC
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- Publication date : September 16, 2014
- Language : English
- File size : 2.4 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 132 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 2 of 3 : Samantha Rite Mystery Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #127,480 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #865 in Christian Suspense
- #946 in Christian Mystery & Suspense
- #2,336 in Cozy Animal Mystery
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About the author

Hope Callaghan is an American mystery author who loves to write clean, fun-filled women’s fiction mysteries with a touch of faith and romance. She is the author of more than 100 novels in ten different series.
Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of 3 wonderful children.
When she's not doing the thing she loves best - writing mysteries - she enjoys cooking, traveling and reading books.
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Customers find this cozy mystery novel engaging, with one describing it as a suspenseful series with twists and turns. They love the characters and consider it a must-read. However, the book receives mixed feedback regarding grammar, with several customers noting issues with poor writing.
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Customers find the book highly readable, with one describing it as a real page turner.
"...I enjoyed this new series very much. THANK YOU HOPE! GOD BLESS!" Read more
"...Thanks again Hope for your great, easy read books. Keep them coming, I really enjoy your clean style! God bless!" Read more
"Another great book from Hope Callaghan. Good adventure story...." Read more
"Loved this book, a must read for any fan! Great descriptions, fun, adorable characters, laugh out loud moments! I'd recommend to anyone!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a good mystery with suspense and twists and turns, with one customer noting it's an exciting page-turner.
"...I love the story line, the characters, and the fact that I get to read the next book, TIDES of DECEPTION...." Read more
"Another great book from Hope Callaghan. Good adventure story...." Read more
"...This was a quick paced story that I enjoyed." Read more
"Loved this book, a must read for any fan! Great descriptions, fun, adorable characters, laugh out loud moments! I'd recommend to anyone!..." Read more
Customers love the characters in the book.
"...I love the story line, the characters, and the fact that I get to read the next book, TIDES of DECEPTION...." Read more
"...The author has a way of writing and dealing with her characters that brings them to life. There is an 'easy flow' about her stories." Read more
"...The characters read like people I would love to add to my friends list. This was a quick paced story that I enjoyed." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the book's grammar, with several noting poor writing, while one customer mentions multiple grammatical errors in the short stories.
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"...the preceding book in the trilogy (which I had not read) was not adequately explained...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2025I will always think of the parrots and Rambo! I am onto the next book. I am glad Hope always adds humor and a pray to GOD. I enjoyed this new series very much. THANK YOU HOPE! GOD BLESS!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2015I remember months ago reading the first book in this series, Waves of Deception. It was fantastic and left you wanting MORE!! I could not wait for this book to come out.
After finally getting a chance to read this I have to say, it was DEFINITELY WORTH the wait to see what happened next. I love the story line, the characters, and the fact that I get to read the next book, TIDES of DECEPTION. I have already ordered the book and will read it this weekend.
Thanks again Hope for your great, easy read books. Keep them coming, I really enjoy your clean style!
God bless!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2021I do enjoy Hope Callaghan's books. This is the second book in the series, and although it builds on the 1st book, it is a stand-alone book. The author has a way of writing and dealing with her characters that brings them to life. There is an 'easy flow' about her stories.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2015Another great book from Hope Callaghan. Good adventure story. This time Sam's daughter and her freind are in Orlando, FL on vacation and get into a bit of trouble, unbeknownst to them. The only flaw I found with the book was that the Hurricane was coming in from Cocoa Beach and traveling East and heading for Orlando. That is impossible. Cocoa Beach is on the East Coast of Florida. If the storm was traveling East it would have gone out to sea not headed for Orlando. Outside of that, the book was great.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2025I have read every book of hers and have enjoyed them all. However, this one had many grammatical errors…so unlike Hope!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018I love Hope Callaghan 's books. I didn't recognize this series. So of course I bought it. I love the way she brings her faith to each book in comforting ways. The characters read like people I would love to add to my friends list. This was a quick paced story that I enjoyed.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2019Loved this book, a must read for any fan! Great descriptions, fun, adorable characters, laugh out loud moments! I'd recommend to anyone! Fabulous read on the hot summer days or curled up with rain on the windows... A series book, but great as a standalone too!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2021Sam is abducted, abductor wants to know where it is. She's rescued by Lee and Donovan. Lee tells her they need to find what the abductor hid in her luggage. Lee and Sam head to Florida and there is a hurricane on the way. This was a much improved story than the first one. I enjoyed reading it and getting to know the characters better.
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- Bridget MC CarthyReviewed in the United Kingdom on May 6, 2016
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- Lynne ClarkReviewed in Australia on February 10, 2021
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