Deadly Embrace

Power, Passion, and a Past That Won’t Stay Buried

Deadly Embrace by the queen of scandal and seduction, Jackie Collins, published by Pocket Books in 2002, is a sizzling, high-octane thriller filled with Hollywood glitz, dangerous secrets, and ruthless ambition. A prequel to her bestseller Lethal Seduction, this novel dives deep into the early lives of unforgettable characters—and the choices that shaped their fates.

Madison Castelli, a fearless and glamorous journalist, is on the brink of uncovering a devastating secret about her family’s past. As she digs into her father’s shadowy history, she discovers more than she bargained for—lies, betrayal, and a deadly connection to organized crime that could destroy everything.

Meanwhile, beautiful, headstrong Lara Crichton is caught in a gilded cage, struggling to escape the control of her powerful family and a marriage that’s anything but perfect. When her path crosses with Madison’s, both women find themselves drawn into a dangerous game where love, loyalty, and survival are on the line.

Deadly Embrace is vintage Jackie Collins—sharp, sexy, and irresistibly addictive. With its fearless heroines, shocking twists, and glittering drama, this novel proves once again that Collins knows how to deliver a page-turner like no one else.