Synopses & Reviews
Essence bestselling author RM Johnson returns with the hotly anticipated follow-up to Million Dollar Demise. This electrifying novel features the Million Dollar characters fans have grown to love coming face-to-face with members of the Harris family, the unforgettable characters of Johnsons other bestselling series. Its his most dramatic—and passionate—installment yet.
When Nate Kenny convinces Daphanie Coleman to sign over custody of her newborn baby to the father, his ex-wife Monica vows to help the young woman. But Monica is still recovering from a gunshot to the head that put her in a coma. Daphanie hires Austin Harris to help win her baby back, but divorced and lonely, Austin falls for Monica and tries to pull her into a relationship—one she is reluctant to start.
Meanwhile, Caleb Harris, Austins brother, must pay back a loan shark to save his family from home eviction. But debt isnt his only problem—his son has fallen deeper and deeper into crime. And as Daphanie struggles to win back her child, she must decide whether or not she will live by the rules of a man she despises in order to stay in her childs life.
Deceit and Devotion is a gripping story of passion and revenge, and a tapestry of family, love and loyalty that must not be missed.
Review
“… Johnson’s breathtaking pace pulls you along in this gritty soap opera, and a poignant theme of children growing up in broken families resonates. A chilling, abrupt ending points to another sequel sure to thrill Johnson devotees.” — Publishers Weekly
Synopsis
Essence bestselling author RM Johnson returns with the long awaited follow-up to The Harris Family. When Nate Kenny convinces Daphanie Coleman to sign over custody of her newborn baby to the father, his ex-wife Monica vows to help the young woman. But Monica is still recovering from a gunshot to the head that put her in a coma.
Daphanie hires Austin Harris to help get her baby back, but it’s Monica who gets more than she bargained for. Divorced and lonely, Austin is intrigued by Monica and tries to pull her into a relationship that she is reluctant to start.
Meanwhile, Caleb Harris, Austin’s brother, must pay back a loan shark he borrowed money from to save his family from being evicted. This debt isn’t his only problem—his son has started stealing to get money.
Despite Austin’s help, Daphanie is unable to win her child back. To stay in her son’s life she has to go back to a man she despises and live by his rules. Monica doesn’t take the news well, breaking up with Austin and going back to her ex-husband Nate—but little does he know, she is seeking revenge for Daphanie and herself.
Deceit and Devotion is a deliciously gripping story of love and revenge, sure to thrill fans.
Synopsis
Delving into the depths of treachery and affection, RM Johnson returns with another thrilling drama.Johnson will pull you in from the outset. When Nate Kenny convinces Daphanie Coleman to sign over custody of her newborn baby to the father, his ex-wife, Monica, vows to help the young woman. But Monica is still recovering from a gunshot to the head that put her in a coma. Daphanie hires Austin Harris to help win her baby back, but divorced and lonely, Austin falls for Monica and tries to pull her into a relationship—one she is reluctant to start.Meanwhile, Caleb Harris, Austins brother, must pay back a loan shark to save his family from home eviction. But debt isnt his only problem—his son has fallen deeper and deeper into crime. And as Daphanie struggles to win back her child, she must decide whether or not she will live by the rules of a man she despises in order to stay in her childs life.This electrifying novel features the unforgettable Harris brothers, the major players of Johnsons Million Dollar series, in a gripping new drama of passion and revenge. Deceit and Devotion—a rich tapestry of family, love, and loyalty—is not to be missed.
About the Author
R.M. Johnson is the author of nine novels, including bestsellers The Harris Family and The Million Dollar Divorce. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Chicago State University. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.