Fire captain Cameron McClain dropped into my life with as much subtlety as an unsolicited d*ck pic. I shouldn’t be attracted to him, but I am. He’s too old for me, too alpha for my tastes, and too bossy in the bedroom. Though, I have to admit he knows exactly how to use his . . . firehose.I’m not interested in a forever kind of relationship, but he’s down for whatever I’m willing to give. Our … willing to give. Our arrangement is perfect. At least that’s how it begins. I never wanted the happily ever after, but he’s just so tempting.
The smart choice would be to end things before they combust, but for some reason I can’t push Cam away. The harder I try, the harder he–well, you get the picture.
I wish things were different. I want to be someone worthy of his devotion. But the secrets I hold close, they don’t just eat me up inside, they destroy anyone who gets too close.
So, I won’t fall in love. Simple, right?
Wrong. So freaking wrong. I don’t just fall. I crash and burn for this man. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Turns out I’m not the only one telling lies and keeping secrets, and his are enough to rip us apart forever.
Caught in the Lies reads as standalone but readers can enjoy Cam and Jill’s FREE prequel, One Hot Night, available now or begin with Callie’s book in Caught in the Flames.
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DAAANNNGGG! This book is crazy hot. These two characters EXCEL at spicing up the page. The story is intriguing and it throws out some surprises that elevated my blood pressure. Eek.
I didn’t always love our heroine, Jill, but that isn’t necessarily something horrible because people come in all shapes and sizes even in the book world. Haha! She is younger than our hero and definitely acts it. Age is just a number to me but I don’t really like when a lot of immaturity is demonstrated. I know, personal preference.
Cam is nummy even if he is a bit of a turd which is probably the true definition of an alpha. Umm I have to admit his, over the top, sexiness keeps me from wanting to kill him after some revelations occur.
So yes, if you are look for a STEAMY read with an older man, younger woman this is the book for you. Surprises will happen but that is all I am saying. Gotta read it to know what I am talking about. Wink! Happy Reading! XOXO
What an amazing story from Kacey Shea! This is my first book by her and I can definitely say it won’t be my last! Caught in the Lies was an emotional, sexy, witty and heart aching love story. The author captured the full range of feelings those are possible from a great romance. I totally lost myself in the intense and captivating words.
I am in love with Jill. This girl is just fabulous. She is sassy, smart, funny and sexy. She is strong and honest and loyal to the people she loves. I am amazed by how she deals with life’s hurdles. She is full of life and yet she hides the bruised past effectively behind her fierce facade. She has layers and I had a great time discovering each one. She loves and hurts with a ferocious intensity. She has this wall around her heart but when she let someone in, she gives everything.
And Camden is her kryptonite. The much older, sinfully sexy and bossy fireman is just perfect for her. I was positively swooning over his protective and caring gestures. Their relationship started casually as sex buddies but slowly and surely they start feeling serious emotions. And then came the troubles. Camden’s past will come back to haunt Jill. They will both stupidly break own hearts. The angst and pain was brilliant. That is what impressed me most. The author switched effortlessly from the flirty, dirty, filthy and delicious chemistry to heartbreaking tear jerker moments effortlessly. And both parts were equally well written.
Caught in the Lies by Kacey Shea will take you to a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes it will be scorching hot and sultry. Sometimes it will give you all the sweet and swoonworthy feels. Sometimes you will get the soul deep and heart rending feels. An unputdownable and unforgettable contemporary romance.
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You don’t have to read One Hot Night before diving into Cam and Jill’s story, but why not! It’s the basis for the start of their relationship in Caught In The Lies and it’s HAF
Jill is young, Cam not so much. Regardless, both have secrets and scars they are too vulnerable to share with each other. They completely feed off one another and while their connection is complete fire, they start to click on an emotional level too. Unfortunately Jill is in complete denial about how Cam makes her feel, but it’s real on every level. She’s scared. And even though Cam has more life experience, he’s just as nervous about what Jill makes him feel.
They both try to play their relationship off as nothing more than fun, but Cam soon realizes it’s so much more. I really loved Cam, he was patient with Jill even when he didn’t want to be. Heck I didn’t want to be patient with her. But I knew it would take time for her to come to her senses and when she did, it was two pieces of a puzzle coming together.
Sweet, swoony and sexy banter was part of this enjoyable journey. Jill’s friends were pretty awesome too. They really added a nice touch to this firey romance.
I don’t know why someone did not tell me about this author before now, but you are all fired!!
Okay so first I have to tell you that as far as titles go, ON POINT!!! And I cannot tell you how happy that makes me. It makes me twitchy when covers and titles don’t represent the story accurately so I’m all kinds of happy over this one!
Now, let’s talk about character chemistry and the story’s ability to captivate the reader … ON POINT!!! HOLY SPARKS .. these two were on fire every time they touched a page! And not just in a sexual nature. Their personalities also exploded with great banter and rapport!
Cam’s swoon factor was off the charts even with his history *cough* secrets!! And honestly, Jill was no better. They made for an explosive, waiting for it all to explode in everyone’s faces, and captivating read. I couldn’t get enough!
I had a soft spot for Jill and Cam in Caught in the Flames, so I’m so happy Kacey Shea continued their story in Caught in the Lies! I adore Jill and her sass. I definitely laughed out loud at times. Jill and Cam have the best chemistry and even though it wasn’t smooth sailing, their love story was perfect. Caught in the Lies was impossible to put down. Kacey Shea did an excellent job!
Cam and Jill have an intense attraction to each other. Cam is a firefighter with secrets in his past. Jill believes she’s not meant for a happy ever after. She will do anything to avoid dealing with her past. She won’t say no to action with Cam but no long term relationship. Cam is determined to prove to Jill that they can heal the past hurts and have a great future together. A wonderful read.
Can you say BINGE READ?! Caught in the Lies by Stacey Shea was exactly. I had been waiting for this book for so long and it did not disappoint! I couldn’t have put it down if I tried. This book was HOT! Scorching. The chemistry between Cam and Jill was electric. You could feel it a mile away. I especially loved the banter between the two. And can we take a moment to appreciate the book boyfriend which Cam? Can you say YUM?! I’ve collected him. He is mine. Back off book bishes! Seriously, this was such a great read! If you love hot firefighters, great chemistry, and an unputdownable story than you *need* Caught in the Lies. 5stars.
I have loved Kacey’s books for years! Caught in the Lies might be my absolute favorite!! Cam & Jill have some seriously explosive chemistry! They both have their secrets and are so sure that the other will leave once they discover them. I was hooked from the first page! Be prepared to get nothing done once you start reading!
Caught in the Lies took me on an unexpected journey. Cam and Jill had such amazing chemistry and their banter was so entertaining I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. Not going to lie, there were times I wanted to shake Jill and tell her not to let such a sweet, caring and patient man like Cam go because of commitment issues but after really getting to know Jill, I understood her better but still wanted to yell at them both. Caught in the Lies is book 2 in this series but can definitely be read as a standalone with no confusion or feeling like you are missing a big part of the story. I recommend you pick this one up now, you won’t regret it.
OMG!!! So many emotions. I love Cam, he is definitely my new book boyfriend. I was drawn in from the very beginning and had all the feels. Kacey Shea has a wonderful writing style that allows you to feel all the emotions along with the characters. Told mostly from Jill’s perspective you will laugh, cry, get angry, and be elated right along with her. Such a great story that is a must read!
Caught in the Lies is a steamy love story that will have you on the edge of your seat and your anxiety at a five alarm level. Cam and Jill are two people taking each day with each other, one day at a time or so that is how they may want it to appear. As lies are told and secrets are harder to contain, tension grows between these two until it has no other option than to explode into soul shattering shards. Their story is emotional, passionate and at times nothing short of heart wrenching. I laughed, I cried, I jumped to conclusions but ultimately I worried that these two may not find their way out of the haze that surrounded their hearts. A story that will seduce and captivate you with words that will touch your heart and soul in a way that you will never expect.
SPEECHLESS!! CAUGHT IN THE LIES by Kacey Shea was a Surprisingly Breathtaking Book and devoured it in ONE Sitting!! Kacey Shea is a New Author for me and She Had me Intrigued from the Very Beginning in ONE HOT NIGHT!
Cameron and Jill’s story was Beautifully Written and an Suspenseful Epic story that will Leave you Speechless! I thoroughly enjoyed this Rollercoaster ride of TWISTS AND TURNS INTO the UNKNOWN! The Sexual chemistry between the two characters are Off the Charts Hot and Entertaining at the same time. Plus there is a 16 year age gap that will keep you on your Toes!!
Definitely Must Read Book and CANNOT WAIT TO read more from this Author!!!
What a great story! The couple was great, had a ton of chemistry. The story had lots of heat, some surprises, and flowed really nice. I found myself at the end wishing for more about them. It had a little bit of everything, some funny moments, sexy moments,sweet,sad and as I said surprises. It made for a great read.
I really enjoyed this emotional romance. This is a standalone read but there is a free prequel (One Hot Night) that is available for Jill and Cam’s story. You could easily read this book without it but it was a very fun quick read with lots of steam and humor. Plus, it is free AND it provides a perfect set up for starting off this book with a bang. So grab it and read it. Now as for this book, I found myself very quickly pulled back into this couple’s story and it does not take long to realize that things are going to be emotional, tense and drama filled. I liked both these characters so much and I felt that they were perfect together. These are very complex characters. They each have emotional baggage, flaws and secrets. You will feel a lot of tension as the storyline unfolds and their relationship evolves because you know the secrets they are holding back from each other (and the reader) are going to be huge and catastrophic. There is plenty of humor in this book as well as well as some sweet and swoony moments that help to balance out that whole “Waiting for the other shoe to drop” angsty feeling. When both of these characters secrets are revealed your emotions will really be sent spinning. I found my heart truly aching for Jill. I could seriously relate to her and her situation. There is almost nothing quite as painful as regret. I also felt for Cam and I could logically understand his reasoning but, I’d be lying if I said that whole situation did not leave me with an overall feeling of distaste and a epic desire that things had been different (and I know I will not be the only reader that feels this way). Even with that caveat, I really, really did enjoy this book. It was well written, engaging and and had a couple I easily fell for and wanted to be happy. I’m looking forward to reading Alicia’s story next and you could also check out Callie’s book Caught In flames which is out already.
„You never have to feel alone again.”
After I’ve read One Hot Night I couldn’t wait to get Caught in the Lies in my grabby hands! Jill and Cam consumed my mind! This couple is insanely hot, their relationship beyond sexy, and the emotional depth of their story sweeped me off my feet. They made me swoon, gasp, pant and filled my heart with every possible emotion. They both have some baggage and they’re trying to keep things casual, but with a connection like theirs it’s hard to not get attached. But what would happen when the secrets will come to light?
Cameron is a walking fantasy. I love this guy so much, it’s actually laughable. This older, sexy AF, dirty-talking, fun-loving fire captain will make you drop your panties and hand over your heart. He’s a perfect combination of alpha and patient, caring man. Le sigh! Jill is sassy, laid-back and smart-mouthed chick, who thinks that love and commitment isn’t worth the hassle. She built a thick wall around her heart, but Cameron seems to sneaked his way into it undetected. Despite Jill’s resistance the lines got blurred. It’s hard to fight the kismet, when it connects two people like two missing pieces of puzzle. But with doubts, sectrets and lies in the air, they both need to trust each other with their feelings and open their hearts.
Caught in the Lies is completely addictive and unputdownable. Kacey Shea got me hooked from the very first page and I couldn’t stop reading this book till I reached the end. Jill and Cam’s story was steamy, funny and emotional- absolutely perfect combination! And thank heaven that the main character is a firefighter, because the level of heat in this book can easily put your device on fire!
With this being only my 2nd read from this author, I know I will be reading more of her back catalog of books. I really enjoyed this one but hey who doesn’t like a sexy firefighter and a independant woman who banter back and forth, but BDC for the win!!! These 2 were perfect for one another from the beginning when they met.
It is helpful if you read One Hot Night, the prequel novella before this as you get to see their official beginning, not mandetory but it is a short quick read.
Oh and the prolog in this one will definately catch your eye!!
Jill isn’t one for relationships. She likes her men to stay in the “booty call” lane and Cam is perfect there. Cam is 39 years old and is thinking about exploring more with Jill but knows that his prey is jumpier than a jackrabbit so he has to proceed cautiously. Unfortunately for Cam, caution gets him in trouble.
These two have such a spark that I was surprised that my ereader didn’t short out. Cam, a fire captain, is and has more than meets the eye. He is fine with Jill wanting him for his body and moves as he tries to lure her in but he keeps secrets that he knows will burn him. Those secrets make him more appealing as a reader, his leading lady… well not so much. Jill is young so her hesitance to delve into a committed relationship is understandable. A woman just finding her place in the world and not in a good place career-wise, she recognizes a solid man in Cam but fights fate and her feelings.
The secrets and past hurts that make up the foundation of both Cam and Jill is the heart of the story. How we develop our walls and defenses, how we grow and learn and when we let those defenses down to gain love under pines all that the leads do. Ms. Shea keeps the majority of the book light and easy to read, with liberal doses of hot as Hades scenes then she turns up the emotions when it comes to pivotal points and hits readers with the heart and soul of who her characters are. Kasey’s characters have a real feel to them and she doesn’t shy from putting them in real-world situations.
Caught in the Lies is a standalone read though readers would definitely benefit from reading Caught in the Flames prior for a more rounded reading experience.
So my journey of Caught in the Lies goes as follows; see the blurb and think hmmm this sounds good, no mention of the previous book and this was stated as a standalone. So to get the skinny on the author I check out Goodreads and notice there is another book but I thought it shouldn’t be a big deal to read Caught in the Lies by itself. First off, the author is so freaking amazing and included a link to a sort of prologue to this story. Read it, it’s free (at least for me it was) and this gives you the whole lowdown on how Cam and Jill begin. So I finished the steamy prologue book and start into this one, and get about 25% in when I give up and decide, nope can’t do it. I must read book one (cuz this series is indeed connected and should be listed as a series), so I hurry and one click Caught in the Flames. There was too much of the other characters and back story and all that jazz not to. Now I have finished both (or all three depending on how you look at it) and can I just say, I am so glad that this was sooo much better than book one!
Cam and Jill hooked up at a party, and from there a friends with benefits situation begins. But like these situations normally go, feelings start to grow, people start to change and want more. For Jill the idea of something more, something bigger scares her so she does her best to keep Cam at arms length… even though she also has started to have these feelings. For Cam, he wants Jill, but with Jill pushing him away at every chance, he doesn’t see a way that this could work. When it comes down to it, they both find out that they have secrets, the only question is; who’s secret has the power to end what they have?
This was such a good story, I engulfed this story and am sitting here wanting more! With drama, danger and some really hot naughty bits, this was a very entertaining read. I am so glad that Cam and Jill got their story and am super stoked with how this played out. Now, I was ready for Alicia’s story, but after reading that title, I’m not so sure anymore LOL. I give Caught in the Lies 5 stars.
This book can be read as a standalone, but is best enjoyed after you have read the Prequel One Hot Night beforehand. Technically, this is book 2 in an interconnected series of books about a group of fireman and the rambunctious, spitfire women who fall for them. However, don’t you dare go thinking this is some insta-love romance you are about to fall prey to. There is far more to this book featuring Cameron ‘Cam’ McClain and Jill Bennett than I bargained for. For one, the laughs….OMG…these two will crack you up with their banter, sarcasm, and non-stop friction. They are combustible! The insults, the zingers, and the fight for control between Cam and Jill are pure comedy.
“Could you leave now? I’m trying to remove the negative sh*t from my life?”
“Cam, we’re talking about something better than your ‘D- – -‘, bigger too. An entire bottle
of wine. In a purse! I need this in my life.”
On the other hand….wowza, the chemistry between them is undeniable and inescapable no matter how they feel about it. Jill and Cam could teach lessons on how to keep those home-fires burning…if y’all catch my drift! Despite the years between these two lovebirds, it was obvious how right for one another they were. They just clicked, and I loved that their relationship just seemed to play out the way one would expect it to between two such characters. They gave as good as they got and it was wildly entertaining! And swoon-worthy!
“What do you miss the most? I’ll tell you what I miss. I miss the way your lips always know what to say to make me laugh, or challenge me to be a better man. That is, when I’m not kissing them. I miss you every day. How our bodies move together like second nature, because that’s how good we fit. But, you know what I miss the most? What I can’t give up or move on from no matter how many days go by? I miss YOU, Jill. I miss talking to my best friend.”
Aside from Cam and Jill who are totally lovable, you continue to spend time with Cammie (book 1), Chase, Ash, Alicia, and some new characters. This book was so enjoyable, and gave us such a good feel-good story, even though it was not without it’s share of conflict to keep it interesting. The story of Cam and Jill was intriguing from start to finish and I was glued to the pages. I loved the character development, the surprise plot twist and the beautiful HEA.
I would not hesitate to read this one many times over, or recommend this to any romance loving friend who could use several good laughs! That Cam…..cracks me up.
At it’s core, this story was simply about finding the person that makes you a better version of yourself, and doing absolutely anything to hold onto that person for the rest of your life. It was about finding what you never knew you needed. It was about embracing change in your life, and giving yourself completely to that one special person…faults, baggage, and all of your insecurities. Great stuff!
LOVED this story. Kacey Shea does it again with this amazing read. I laughed, cried and laughed some more at the witty banter while feeling all the feels.