The Art of Deception Series by Olivia Le Roux

An Old Family Painting and The Dangerous Secrets It Hides...When Claire Bouchard, the chief curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, receives an old family painting from her mother in France, she can't resist the urge to uncover its secrets. The painting depicts a stunning young couple and is rumored to be at least a hundred years old, but her only recollection of it is from a faded family tale about a hidden painting in their ancestral attic... moreAn Old Family Painting and The Dangerous Secrets It Hides...When Claire Bouchard, the chief curator at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, receives an old family painting from her mother in France, she can't resist the urge to uncover its secrets. The painting depicts a stunning young couple and is rumored to be at least a hundred years old, but her only recollection of it is from a faded family tale about a hidden painting in their ancestral attic.As she begins to analyze the painting, it is becoming clear that there may be another painting underneath. But another mystery is about to be revealed that will turn the investigation on its head.When Claire conducts her painting class at the MET, she decides to paint the enigmatic man from her family's painting. Suddenly, a man approaches her from behind, exclaiming that the man in her painting is his ancestral grandfather! Claire is dumbfounded and intrigued as she realizes that her family's history is entwined with this handsome stranger's family in a way she never expected.But what she doesn't know is that there is someone who will do anything to get this painting and keep its secrets hidden.Prepare for a mesmerizing tale of Mystery and Romance that will keep you turning the pages until the very end. less

A Forbidden Connection. A Stolen Legacy. Together, They’ll Unravel the Mystery Hidden Within the Brushstrokes.Claire Bouchard is stunned when Christian Castelet, a man in her painting class, tells her that the man she is painting is his ancestor; a man in her family’s painting dating back over a century. Intrigued, she agrees to meet with him to discuss the painting’s history and feels an immediate connection to him... moreA Forbidden Connection. A Stolen Legacy. Together, They’ll Unravel the Mystery Hidden Within the Brushstrokes.Claire Bouchard is stunned when Christian Castelet, a man in her painting class, tells her that the man she is painting is his ancestor; a man in her family’s painting dating back over a century. Intrigued, she agrees to meet with him to discuss the painting’s history and feels an immediate connection to him. Christian shares the captivating story of his ancestral grandfather, Antoine, who married an American heiress, and this intensifies Claire’s curiosity to uncover the truth about her family’s painting and its origins. But when Interpol begins investigating the robbery of stolen paintings from Claire’s family home in Toulouse, France, the mystery takes a dangerous turn.Determined to solve the mystery together, Claire and Christian begin to search for clues about the painting’s past, and soon find themselves caught up in a dangerous web of hidden and dangerous secrets. As their attraction for each other becomes undeniable, the secrets beneath the painting are slowly being revealed, layer by layer, and tell a story that will leave you breathless. less

In a world of stolen art, and concealed secrets. It’s the shadows that hold the missing key.Claire and Christian are alarmed when Inspector Harriet Middlemarch from Interpol arrives at Claire’s office at the MET, asking questions about the mysterious theft of priceless paintings at her country home in Toulouse, France. With no word from her mother and growing concerns for her safety, Claire’s anxiety escalates... moreIn a world of stolen art, and concealed secrets. It’s the shadows that hold the missing key.Claire and Christian are alarmed when Inspector Harriet Middlemarch from Interpol arrives at Claire’s office at the MET, asking questions about the mysterious theft of priceless paintings at her country home in Toulouse, France. With no word from her mother and growing concerns for her safety, Claire’s anxiety escalates. When her mother resurfaces, she tells the story of a lurking and menacing stranger about the country home and the subsequent burglary of their paintings in the attic. But the coveted painting the thieves were looking for was hidden away and never found. This prompts her mother to send it to Claire for safekeeping. But soon after her mother’s return to New York, her gallery is broken into, and the enigmatic painting begins to unravel secrets that will turn the investigation on its head. With startling revelations challenging their family’s history, Claire and Christian must confront a future forever altered and the danger that it reveals. less

Claire and Christian set off on a remarkable journey, their Toulouse, where every clue might lead to the revelation of their family connection and the mystery within the painting.With the discovery of a beautiful baby and a luminous ruby ring, hidden within the old painting; Claire is stunned to see that it is the same ring that has been handed down to all the women in her family. A ring that her mother now wears. The story of the painting is revealing more questions than answers... moreClaire and Christian set off on a remarkable journey, their Toulouse, where every clue might lead to the revelation of their family connection and the mystery within the painting.With the discovery of a beautiful baby and a luminous ruby ring, hidden within the old painting; Claire is stunned to see that it is the same ring that has been handed down to all the women in her family. A ring that her mother now wears. The story of the painting is revealing more questions than answers.With the allure of Toulouse and the French countryside, Claire and Christian’s romance blossoms amid a sea of secrets. But an unexpected call from New York alters their course. Startling news surfaces, hinting that the painting may be the long-lost masterpiece of a renowned artist. As they begin to investigate the origin of the painting in the dusty old Hall of Records, the danger they face looms closer than ever before. Dangerous people deep within an international crime ring are determined to find this painting.Prepare to immerse yourself in romance and suspense where the truth has the power to change the past forever. less

Step into a world of intrigue and romance as Antoine and Sophie’s extraordinary tale unfolds, revealing a timeless love story weaving together eternal love, unbridled joy, and heart-wrenching sorrow.As Claire and Christian continue their journey to unravel the story of Antoine and Sophie, they become their own story of unexpected love... moreStep into a world of intrigue and romance as Antoine and Sophie’s extraordinary tale unfolds, revealing a timeless love story weaving together eternal love, unbridled joy, and heart-wrenching sorrow.As Claire and Christian continue their journey to unravel the story of Antoine and Sophie, they become their own story of unexpected love. When they decide to visit the old and enchanting de Castelet vineyard, where, amidst the whispers of the past, they are again amazed to stumble upon more astonishing revelations long concealed from prying eyes.What happened to the star-crossed lovers captured within the strokes of a masterpiece? And why does someone, a century later, relentlessly seek possession of this precious painting?Join Claire and Christian in this captivating tale of mystery and romance as they begin to solve the haunting puzzle of their past. less