***Claire is uncovering a dark and hidden past, one brushstroke at a time.* ** **In the captivating second book of *The Art of Deception *series, Claire continues to unravel more profound mysteries tied to an ancestral painting her mother sent her, and with her mother still unreachable, her curiosity and interest intensify. Her investigation leads her to the handsome Christian de Castelet, whose tawny eyes spark a fire inside her she hasn’t felt before. As she slowly starts removing layers of paint, there are signs of other hidden things below yet to be found, and as her relationship with Christian blossoms, their journey is abruptly interrupted by an unexpected twist. *The Art of Hidden Things* promises a blend of art, mystery, and romance that leaves readers hooked to the very end and wanting more. *****This is Book 2 of a short story – 6-Book series – that must be read in numerical order to understand the story entirely. *** ***The books are not considered stand-alone. ** *