When Rhys Wielde discovers one of his employees has secretly used Genoreach Technology’s labs to create “Omega”, a genetic receptor that makes it impossible for a user to kick his drug habit, he is furious.  Working with the DEA, Rhys is determined to make sure his employee is shut down and put behind bars for good.  However, his determination also puts him in danger. 

Skye Matthews is the DEA agent assigned to protect Rhys.  Skye is good at her job, and nothing will keep her from her duties, including her growing attraction to him.  Falling for your assignment is definitely not kosher. 

Soon Rhys is more determined to protect Skye.  He is not aware that she is his bodyguard, and therefore he is afraid his presence in her life could be dangerous to her.  His need to act as the protector is unstoppable, but that need could hamper Skye’s job and lead them straight into danger. 

The most amazing part of this book is that the author wrote it in four days time.  Not an easy task by any means.  And given the fact that it rushed from her head to paper, it is a fast-paced story that catches your attention. 

However, I found that the action of the plot overshadowed the romance.  I had a hard time feeling any romantic bond develop strongly.  More emphasis was placed on their adventures than on developing passion.  So while I found DECEPTION’S GUARD to be an above average suspense, the romance never caught my attention.  Those looking for a fiery romantic suspense may not find exactly what they are looking for in this book.  However, fans of military and police suspense will be very satisfied.