Sin used to run this city until Vengeance ran them out. Too bad they didn’t get them all. Like a parasite, they linger, and while they’re still here, nobody is safe. Freedom means nothing if I’m constantly watching not only my back but the backs of the people I care about. And with every day that passes, that list of people grows, no matter how hard I try to fight against it. There’s only one sure way to get rid of them, and while I’m open to other ideas, I know what I’ll have to do. The guys want to keep me safe, but this is bigger than me, and I won’t let others suffer when I can put an end to this. But everything is not what it seems, and as I make friends, we find new enemies, and old nightmares come back to haunt us all. Being free was everything I never knew I wanted, but when one of the most important people in my life is threatened, there's not a damn thing I won’t do to keep her safe. Can I make it out this time? And if I do, will there be anything left for me to go back to, or will other's betrayals be the downfall of us all? Betrayal & Deception is a full-length new adult romance. It is book 2 of 3 in the Vengeance City Series and does end on a cliffhanger. This is a slow to medium burn, why choose romance with some darker elements that readers should be aware of, such as graphic violence, mature adult themes, and topics of mental health. Please read the trigger warnings.