Her Dream Didn’t Include Falling in Love
Lily has a dream, a dream of a big house without lies, a place of refuge for runaway girls. She knows what it’s like to grow up feeling unloved, and she now fills every space in her tiny apartment with endangered teens. They don’t have everything they need, but together they have enough.
Or so she thinks—until she meets Jameson and glimpses the … Jameson and glimpses the mysterious something between them that just might mean real love.
Jameson, who works as a teen counselor, believes the only way Lily can really help the girls is by certifying as a foster parent and going through the system. But becoming legitimate may mean losing some of the girls to the families who threw them away, and Lily hasn’t worked hard to save the teens only to abandon them now.
It seems Jameson will be one more entry on the very long list of things Lily has given up for the girls. What other choice is there when she is all they have?
When two of the teens’ fathers come looking for them, and another one’s mother plans to put her daughter in danger, Lily’s life spins out of control. They need a new home—and fast. A safe place. A house without lies.
Editorial note: House Without Lies is a clean, contemporary romance with a satisfying ending (no cliffhanger). There are currently two sequels that tell the stories of other characters connected with Lily’s House: Tell Me No Lies and Your Eyes Don’t Lie. Another novel and several novellas are in the works.
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I enjoyed this story VERY much. It seems very believable & down to earth. I loved the developing relationship between Lily & Jameson. Also loved Lily’s caring & protection of the girls she found & helped. A book well worth buying & reading.
So much in A House Without Lies! I much I need to be doing but I couldn’t put it down! Foster care! Why foster care. Follow a group of girls lost, and hope found! See Lily and Jameson as they work to head off trouble! You won’t want to put this book down either!
This book was so good. I wish it had been longer.
Awesome Awesome book
Have you ever wanted to reach out and hug a teenage girl who looks like she has no friend in the world? What if she is covered in bruises and cuts? That is where Lily finds herself, but unlike most of us, she does something about it. She has a dream of a home filled with children who have no need to lie, run, or hide.
Lily grew up in a home where her parents had no idea what love meant. They only knew about money, prestige, and power over other people. Lily was determined to make her own family from the scared girls with no place to turn except the streets.
This book illustrates God’s perfect plan when we have no idea how to even make a plan. It is a beautiful picture of God’s love, forgiveness, and provision.
An inspiring, clean story of love and hope!
Lily has a dream of a future with a house filled with love and family, unlike the mansion she grew up in with her sister, Tessa. She has devoted her life to helping homeless girls even if it means putting her education on hold or living hand-to-mouth. She has no time for relationships until she meets the cousin of a young grocery clerk who has been helping with expired groceries. Mario Jamison Perez is unlike any man she has met before. Like Lily, Jamison wants to help and volunteers at a non-profit for troubled children. Unlike her, he comes from a large, loving middle-class family.
The storyline weaves a story about the lives of neglected and abused children and the dangers they face. The chemistry between Lily and Jamison is undeniable but Lily’s commitment to her girls is more important than romance. The plot could be very dark at times. The book is well written and the characters were realistic and believable. I enjoyed reading it and would like to read other books in the series.
How being a wonderful giving and caring person can find love. this book is one of the best and enjoyable one so far. Not filled with steamy sex. Just down to earth love and caring. I recommend it highly. Didn’t want it to end.
Lily is born privileged, but decides at a young age that it’s her mission in life to rescue and protect those less fortunate than her, namely runaway girls. At the ripe old age of 22, Lily is on the brink of becoming a foster parent, in addition to being guardian to a couple of teen girls. She is an aggressive protector of these girls and will do whatever it takes to keep them from the hands of their dangerous biological parents. Jameson is a fellow advocate and assists in ways that Lily couldn’t have imagined. He has resources that will benefit her cause in leaps and bounds. Jameson is a dream come true and his character is very appealing. I love the natural progression of their relationship, especially in relation to their goals. There are some difficult subject matters to deal with and it’s handled in an appropriate way.
Definitely different
This is a solid 3.5 but not really a 4 star read. There is a lot to like in this story, but it just didn’t quite hit my heart, wrench my gut, or bring out any extreme emotions. It was good. Lily is a nurturer and is on a mission to save as many unloved, broken girls as possible. She literally picks them up off the street to give them love and a safe home. She knows that the system fails many of these girls and she’s determined to offer them hope no matter the costs. The saved girls in House Without Lies will touch your heart, some of their stories are truly tragic.
Jameson and Lily meet by chance but it seems it was fate. He is a worker in the system and is mostly a rule follower. He tries to get Lily to trust the system. She doesn’t and now she’s not sure she should trust him. Jameson is shown that the system doesn’t always work, it fails and you have to be cautious. Together, Jameson and Lily work to make a difference in their world.
The story is interesting and entertaining. It held my interest throughout the entire story, there were just no “edge of my seat” type of moments. There was no witty banter or laugh-out-loud kind of moments. House Without Lies is a good, solid read.
Loved this book. Real situations and a great read.
Loved it!!
This is a sweet and endearing story with characters to love and care about. Heartwarming love vs steamy
Easy to read, inspiring story about making a difference in the lives of girls who would otherwise be on the street.
Did not enjoy this book, story did not flow well. Definitely not a page turner for me.
Enjoyed.
Hard to believe what kids have to go through with abusive parents. Very good story.
While this is a romance, it is the secondary story line behind the drive for a young lady to help out homeless or abused girls. The story moved quickly and gave insight into the issues related to trying to help young girls – whom while they may be in trouble – they do not always tell the truth. A well-balanced story with great characters.
Great story of individuals who truly desire to help those who can’t help themselves and, the results of one person daring to care. Inspiring and wonderful outcome for all involved.
Wonderful book. A must read.