From Steamy Side Romances to Deadly Double Lives, Season 2 of DEADLY AFFAIRS Returns on Investigation Discovery, Feb. 14

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TORONTO (January 13, 2014) – With more blood shed than tears, Valentine’s Day just got a lot more heated. Featuring 13 new tales of greed, temptation, and revenge, DEADLY AFFAIRS demonstrates just how fatal some ill-fated attractions can be in its second season, premiering Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT on Investigation Discovery. Stories of passionate affairs, vengeful lovers, and cruel intentions reveal the dark side of love when dirty little secrets come to light. Already television’s foremost expert in the art of drama, Emmy® award-winning actress and queen of daytime soaps Susan Lucci returns to host and steer viewers through each tale of deception.

The art of deception:  DEADLY AFFAIRS premieres Feb. 14 on Investigation Discovery

Highlights from DEADLY AFFAIRS include:

DEADLY AFFAIRS – “A Fools Bet”

Friday, February 14 at 8 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT

Virginia and Norman Larzelere appear to have it all – expensive taste, loving children, and a thriving bank account. However, the passion quickly dissolves as the realities of married life settle in. Later in the episode, high school sweethearts Bill and Carolyn Exum start their journey in a picture-perfect life outside of Portland, Oregon. Their dream marriage quickly turns into a bloody nightmare when Carolyn reconnects with a former classmate.

DEADLY AFFAIRS – “School of Deceit”

Friday, February 21 at 8 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT

Living the ideal life, Wesley and Jocelyn Earnest seem to have it all. However, things take a turn for the worst when the cost of building a lake house begins to tear the couple apart.  Wesley finds solace in the arms of another woman and Jocelyn discovers the affair too late, leaving the end to a lesson in murder. Later, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Eric and Erin Mclean have no problem taking a troubled student under their wing. That is, until Erin, the bad teacher takes a bite of the forbidden apple when she starts an affair with her delinquent pupil. This affair is about to end in detention, with the final punishment leaving someone six-feet under.

DEADLY AFFAIRS – “Driven by Desire”

Friday, February 28 at 8 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT

Racing enthusiasts Mark and Janet Howard are happily married in Cottage Grove, Oregon. After 20 years of marriage, a neglected Jan meets Derek Ofenham, a handsome hunk almost 30 years her junior. What starts as a fling turns into a fatal attraction. Later, viewers meet Danielle and Bobby Regan. The Regans were married eight years when Bobby’s numerous affairs surfaced. He’s hot and heavy with a notorious older woman. Soon, threats of divorce and betrayal lead this trio down the road to murder.

DEADLY AFFAIRS – “Generous Betrayal”

Friday, March 7 at 8 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. PT

Living happily on the outskirts of Chicago, Rhoni Reuter appears to be living the dream. After several years with her Super Bowl-winning beau, Shaun Gayle, she’s finally getting a trophy of her own. The two are expecting a baby. Little does Rhoni know her man has a few women on the sidelines, leading someone on this field to get a frightening surprise. Later, pizza slinging Rosario DiGirolamo has no doubt about keeping a little extra something on the side. That is, until his wife Maria and girlfriend Amy Giordano, announce they both have buns in the oven. No matter how you slice it, this love affair is about to leave somebody in pieces.

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