Two sisters. One unsolved murder. A sickening plot for revenge.When Mackenzie Wright attends her first real high school party, held somewhere deep in the woods of her small California town, no one expects to wake up the next morning to news of a gruesome murder. Especially not her own sister’s.No suspects. No motive. No convictions. Just one unsolved murder and whatever’s left of the now deserted …
No convictions.
Just one unsolved murder and whatever’s left of the now deserted town.
Mackenzie has spent years with her sister’s death weighing heavily on her shoulders, but it isn’t until she stumbles across a photograph that changes everything for her. The memories, everything from that night, come flashing back in high-speed technicolor and Mackenzie soon finds herself obsessed with the truth.
Determined to find out what really happened to her sister, Mackenzie relies on that one photograph to give her the answers she needs by embedding herself into the lives of five of the wealthiest men in Los Angeles. Consumed by her need for revenge, Mackenzie infiltrates the world of the rich and elite, only to come face-to-face with an alluring complication in the form of an elusive playboy.
When enemy lines are drawn, Mackenzie has to choose between her loyalty to her sister and the man who has stolen her heart.
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I loved Baz and MacKenzie and that cliffhanger. Wow! However, I like a book to just get on with it, and for me this one didn’t. It took a long time to get to where it was going with not a lot happening in between. I did like it though and have preordered the next book in the Duet. And of course this is just my opinion and my preferences.
Ok, so this is my first book from S.M.Soto. I love a good murder/revenge story but this, this was something else! I don’t even know who to really trust! Mackenzie wants to know the truth about her sister’s murder and whose involved. Years go by as the case becomes cold and she is ready to find answers and finally, seek revenge. But then, in comes Baz, a sexy complication. This runs along the lines of a forbidden romance and where her loyalty lies. But there is just something that keeps tugging at me about Mackenzie. Is she really there to avenge her sister or is it something more self-serving? Baz comes off sweet and is dominant like many alphas we read about but he is still a pretty mysterious character. I don’t know whether or not I can trust him. So many questions and of course, the one thing I despise, a CLIFFHANGER! Uuugh, now have to wait for the second book to find out more!
This is going to be a short review as I don’t want to give any spoilers away and I still can’t find the words to do this book justice! This is my first read by SM Soto and I don’t know why I haven’t read anything by her before this but you know life , anyways HOLY absrfgekgfsdhhdafh!!!! This woman can write this book is AMAZING and Baz OMG Baz is my new book boyfriend no scratch that husband , I’m in love he is so sexy and dirty dirty mouth mmmm I LOVE his mouth !
And Mackenzie my heart literally hurts for her it was tough reading some of her flashbacks on how she was treated by EVERYONE when she was younger , not just her sister and kids at school but her parents ughh I wanted to throttle her parents and her sister !
That ending left me heart broken I just can’t believe it ! I don’t want to believe it ! See this review is probably not making much sense just read this book and you can feel my pain and emotions with me ! April 6 can’t get here fast enough !
*** I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book ***
This is the first book in the Twin Lies series, and the story of Mackenzie Wright. When Mackenzie sister is Murder, and no one is held responsible, Mackenzie vows to make them pay. Years later a photo puts her on the path to seeking justice, but can Mackenzie untangle the web of lies, and deceit before it’s to late. This book is well written, the characters have explosive chemistry, and their story kept me captivated the entire book. This is emotional, intense, passionate, steamy, raw, gritty, mysterious, twisted, and suspenseful. I can’t wait to read book two, this is must read!
5 ‘Whoa, holy flipping’ stars
Umm, what in tarnation did I just read? I am sitting here flabbergasted and gob smacked not knowing how to describe this freaking incredible romantic suspense from S.M. Soto. I am so in love with KMWL, but really Ms. Soto that ending. Really? Talk about a MASSIVE book hangover. GAH!!!
Ok, so now that I verbally got that sort of out of my system, let’s see if I can write a review. I’m trying to figure out who my heart yearns more for, Mackenzie or Baz? Mackenzie has suffered so much loss in her life, it was emotionally heavy just taking on some of her loss. It was nice to see her move on to her new life, but where she had me rooting for her, was when she started to stand up for herself and find some answers.
Then there is Baz (sigh), he is exquisitely commanding, domineering, compassionate, addicting and hot AF. Beware though, ovaries will be erupting just a heads up. Oh, Baz is so edible, and S.M. Soto KNOWS how to write her Heroes.
Everything about Kiss Me With Lies is top notch! It is INCREDIBLY well written, perfectly timed emotional upheaval with well-placed twists and turns. Not one of my more well written reviews but Kiss Me With Lies has just blown my mind and I’m not sure if I’ll recover until I get to read Bury Me With Lies.
Wow. WOOOOOOW. I can’t form the right words for this review. Let me just say this: This book is totally worth the hype!
This was one of those books that once finished, I had to take a step back and just breathe for a minute.
This was my first time reading anything by S.M. Soto and I can’t wait to check out some of her other novels. Especially if this is the type of talent she displays in all her work.
Again, I’m having trouble putting together a well worded and descriptive review. Bear with me.
The events that unfold in this novel gave me whiplash! The reader gets majority of the story through Mackenzie’s POV and only a few from Baz’s. We’re also treated to past events from Mackenzie’s POV after her sister’s death. At one point this book had me questioning everything from one page to the next! Mackenzie was obsessed with the Savages and her sisters death..to the point that you begin to wonder whether or not her narrative was unreliable. Can we trust all the information she’s feeding us?
Falling for Baz is a deadly form of self-destruction—if there ever was one. I’m becoming a prisoner to my heart and my emotions. It’s nonsensical, not to mention idiotic. He has the capacity to end me. To ruin me.
oh BAZ! I want him to be my next boook boyfriend so bad but…is he a murderer? It certainly seems like he’s an accomplice at least. Ugh, the last scene between Baz and Mackenzie left me absolutely devastated.
AND WHY DIDN’T ANYONE WARN ME. Who am I kidding, it wouldn’t have stopped me from reading this. Well here is my warning to all future readers:
**This book ends in a huge cliff hanger and the conclusion of the duet will not release until April.**
Kiss me with lies takes you on a whirlwind of emotions! What a wild ride! It was equal parts sexy and suspenseful. A truly thrilling combination!
5 Revenge Can Truly Be A Double-Edged Sword Stars!!!
HOLY MF!!! I’ve literally just finished this book and I’m still slack-jawed with the ending!! Talk about coming out of left field!!! I knew this book was going to keep me on the edge of my seat but I’m telling you I almost fell out of my seat with this suspense driven somewhat dark book by Ms. Soto.
This book starts with the event that changes everything that Mackenzie, or Kenzie knows about her life and my heart was just broken for her. Ms. Soto did a phenomenal job of having us become invested with Kenzie and her identical twin sister Madison and their acrimonious relationship. Kenzie is a girl that is the one we’re all so afraid we were in high school…at least I did and Madison does everything she can to make Kenzie feel so much less than anyone should be made to feel….
“Madison Wright was the most frightening creature in all of Humboldt County.”
When Kenzie decides to attend the end of the year party that she’s never had the audacity to even thing about attending, but thanks to her friend Winnie she’s taking the leap and so much happens, but, there’s this underlying anticipation of fear about what will happen when the popular click, especially her sister, finds out she’s there….
“I’m a nobody swimming in a sea of stars.”
Then the unthinkable happens and one of the Savages of Humboldt County notices her. We all know a group of people like this and they’re the ones that ruled everything that happens in Ferndale. For once in her life she’s living and the night she thought was going to be the best in her life ends up being the worst!
Everything Kenzie knows changes. Her focus becomes figuring out what really happened that night and when an opportunity drops in her lap to get close to the people with all the answers, she jumps at it! Unbeknownst to her though, when she spends an evening with Baz King her life once again is thrown into chaos because he may have a key to that night.
Oh Baz!! He’s a mystery but not at the same time. He’s dark, and sexy and demanding and finds this woman that stumbles into his life one that he can’t get enough of….and so the twists and curves come shooting at us. Kenzie has immersed herself in Baz’s world and it may be more than she can handle.
This book is written with clarity and a tenseness that had me gripped by the words. I couldn’t even believe what I was reading at times because it keeps getting better and better. The chemistry between Baz and Kenzie is through the roof but his friends are not so crazy about him bringing a woman into their fold…and oh this is when things get crazy and heart-stopping!!
I could go on and on about everything this book, but this is one that needs to be read so you too can be drawn into this world where it seems there’s no consequences for actions…but we all know that’s a fallacy!
This book is gripping in its intensity and as I said at the beginning of my review, the ending is literally SHOCKING!! I am still trying to figure out how this came about and exactly what’s going to happen next because we’re left with events that are at times horrifying and provide clarity at the same time. I for one need to have Bury Me With Lies ASAP!!!!
This book kissed me breathless! 5 stars
This is my first read by SM Soto, and it will nor be my last. I felt like I left this world and was transported into this world the author created with her mesmerizing words and characters. Mackenzie wants to find answers to her twin sister’s murder that happened in high school, but from the descriptions we get of her twin & how she treats her I am not sure I would have done what Mackenzie does! But I do understand it. Sometimes Mackenzie made decisions that I thought were stupid, but again I understood it. Baz is a domineering, controlling yet sometimes tender man of hotness! I would not have been able to turn him down either! Mackenzie and Baz together were combustible, and their scenes together were explosive! Mackenzie showed her broken, true self to Baz, and against all odds (because both Mackenzie and I were wondering about his culpability in her sister’s murder) I was rooting for them. But when shiznit started hitting the fan towards the end of the book, I was heartbroken for Mackenzie then in absolute, gasp-inducing, breathless shock at what happened. Needless to say, this is a true cliffhanger that I can’t wait to see resolved in the next book!
*4,5 stars*
Sometimes you discover an author and then you want to read every book she or he has written; that’s how I feel about this author. I’ll slowly and hopefully find my way through them, even if it takes me a while. I just don’t know how to feel about this story. It was a suspenseful heartbreaking read but also one that you never knew what was going to happen next! It’s leaving me guessing at every turn and I still don’t know what is going to happen. And yep that ending has left me with a huge gap, one that needs to be filled soon so hurry up and give me the next book!
Mackenzie has lost her twin sister in a brutal attack and has never been the same since. Years go by and no arrest has been made. Her family has completely fallen apart but there’s always been something niggling in the back of her mind to find out the truth of what has really happened that fateful night. When she first meets Baz, she has no clue who he is but one event changes everything. When an opportunity arises after meeting him, she’s determined to find out everything that happened years ago and seeks revenge against who’s done her sister wrong. Slowly she’s piecing it all together but when everything comes dangerously close to revealing, it’ll not only change her relationship with Baz, but may bring a danger she might not be recover from… Will the truth finally come out?… Or will she also lose her life in the process?…
#BAZ IS LIFE
O H M Y G O S H. What the hell did SM Soto just do?!?! I stayed up until 2am to finish this devilishly good roller coaster of a ride. She doesn’t waste any time, we are plunged into Mack and Baz’s off the charts chemistry right from the start. The rest of their journey is a big ole’ mystery!
Although it seems like their relationship is on the fast track because they dive in head first, the slow burn is there! It’s there and it’s delicious. The pacing was necessary to get us where we are now. Every action, every word spoken was pivotal in establishing who they are to each other. They both have reservations and serious hangups, most of which I can’t divulge of course without giving everything away. Regardless, there is no denying this is the start of something big and explosive. Will it all go up in flames?!?
This is a duet, so it’s no surprise that this ended with a…… HOLY FORKING SHIT
You can read the blurb if you want, but I love going in blind. There is a seriously hot romance here (still fanning myself), but it’s SO. MUCH. MORE. Ugliness, twists, turns, deceit, you name it, we got it! I have so many questions, I can’t wait to be back with Mackenzie and Baz!
Holy Shit. I knew it was coming…. I knew an epic fucking ending was in the making and yet I was still totally and completely unprepared.
ARC kindly provided. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Ya’ll. This was epic. I use to read thrillers until I found that I mostly loved the romance genre. While reading those books my mind was always racing, wanting to know whodunit and why. My heart was RACING while I was reading this. When things were starting to get to the end of this book, I was a total mess while turning pages. Life has been crazy so my reading has followed suit so every time I was obligated to be doing something other than reading this, my mind was with these characters and trying to figure it all out. Based on others reactions, I knew an insane ending was on its way and I NEEDED to be in on the big reveal. Now that I have, I am like all the others.. ready to DEMAND book two be on my Kindle right this minute. I am dying over here.
So this isn’t just a romance… oh no. This is romantic suspense and OMG did SM Soto deliver on the suspense. Madison and Mackenzie are reluctant twins. Madison is and has everything Mackenzie doesn’t. The looks, the status, the larger than life personality. Mack is just background noise compared to her twin. Until Madison is savagely murdered that is… and that sets Mackenzie off on this path for justice for her sister. That is all I am willing to divulge about the plot. Over the years of reading, I have found that not only do I enjoy going into books with as little knowledge as possible to be a great reading experience, but some books are meant to be consumed that way. This is one of those books. No preconceived notions… just a really amazing story to devour one page at a time. I was here for all of the steamy amazingness and as previously stated, I cannot wait to get my hands on book two. I DARE life to try to get between me and book two. TRY ME. And book two is coming.. very very soon so if you have not picked this book up yet then you’re going to want to get on that pronto. I am actually glad that I have a little time to sit with this ending and just let my mind wonder to all of the possible outcomes. I am sure none of them will be correct but that’s half the fun. So run, don’t walk to pick this up if you haven’t yet. And if you have read it, then let’s discuss!!S.M. Soto
It doesn’t happen often but Kiss Me With Lies was exactly that story which touched me to the core, ripped my heart out and shredded it into pieces but I freaking loved every single moment with this book.
Buckle up book lovers because this story is one hell of the ride on the highest emotional rollercoaster. It was long since the last time I’ve read such a thrilling and amazingly suspenseful story full of twist and turns with little bit dark plot and unsolved mystery. Yeah, that’s what is waiting for you behind this gorgeous cover.
Mackenzie has been torn between present and past life. Lost and left alone, she felt deep inside guilt, pain and sorrow that was destroying her soul apart the entire time. She was profoundly seeking the truth, still felt like was living in the shadow of her late sister, who was always seen as a better one. They were so similar but couldn’t be more different at the same time.
Everything got complicated even more when Baz appeared in her life.
Baz was everything what I love about the heroes.
Dominating, confident and powerful alpha male who didn’t take no for an answer.
He was gorgeous in the intimidating manner and had something intriguing behind his tough exterior.
His dirty talk was made my heart melt over him.
Their sizzling chemistry was very intensive from the moment they’ve met.
I was so lost in their relationship, mesmerized by their affection and drown into their passion.
But they never supposed to meet. Their relationship wasn’t even part of the plan.
When everything got complicated to the point that there was no turning back, I wanted to throw my kindle away. It was heartbreaking and made me want to scream out loud.
I was on emotional edge all the time with suspense and fast pace during the reading but didn’t suspect that the worst was still to come.
Kiss Me With Lies story drown me in completely and it’s my new book addiction. I love SM Soto author style of writing.
I was trying to guess who was suspect and who could be guilty but author perfectly twisted story that I couldn’t figure it out. She was playing with my emotions. Everything what I thought I knew turns out into the ashes.
My heart is bleeding and I still can’t shake off those heart wrenching emotions. I don’t know how I will survive till the Bury Me With Lies book 2 releases because I need answers like right now.
#MAKENZIEANDBAZ
FIVE SUSPENSE STARS for Mackenzie and Baz !!!
This is the first book that I’ve read by S. M. Soto and I’m totally amazed at her writing and this book.
S. M. Soto is one of the new authors to me this year and this won’t be the last book that I will read by her.
I absolutely addicted to her writing style which is simple and beautiful.
Her words are the ones that take and keep your attention through the whole book.
I love her storyline.
It was unusual and I didn’t expect what will happen in the end.
“Kiss Me With Lies” is a suspense romance book with enemies to lovers trope.
Mackenzie and Baz’s relationship isn’t the usual one.
It is truly complicated and no matter how much you want for them to be together sometimes you feel like they will never get their happily ever after.
Mackenzie is a female character who lost her twin sister when they were seniors in high school.
Someone killed her sister and she wants to know who did that.
She wants revenge.
But, what she will do if the man with who she fell in love is maybe one of the men who are responsible for her sister’s murder?!
If you’re looking for a suspense romance book, then this is the book you NEED and MUST TO READ THE NEXT!!!
P.S. I can’t wait to read the next book in this duet !!!
The romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres. Kiss Me With Lies is the first book of the Twin Lies Duet. I’m falling in love with KMWL. This is absolutely EPIC. The characters were PERFECT. The plot was absolutely INCREDIBLE.
Mackenzie was the bravest character that I ever met. She was clever, single-minded but she doesn’t count on someone, yeah, with her HEART. She lost her twin sister. She knows what happened, but no one believes her. But she doesn’t give up.
Baz, oh my bad Baz. I would love to believe him, but I don’t know. I know he’s BAD. But oh my lord despite all this, I want him so HARD. He and his friends are very scary.
Kiss Me With Lies is a very passionate and exciting story. If you take it your hands you couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read Bury Me With Lies.
Mackenzie and Madison are twin sisters with totally different personalities. They end up at a high school party with the favored guys of the town named Trent, Sebastian, Vincent, Zach and Marcus. Trent is interested in Mackenzie much to Madison’s fury as she wants his attention. The twins end up in a fight and going home. Mackenzie wakes the next morning to find out her sister Madison has been murdered with the guys claiming they don’t know her and her sister. The murders goes unsolved and Mackenzie ends up moving away from the town. Nine years later, she’s back after finding a photo that triggers her memory of that night. The guys are wealthy men now opening a club with Baz King. Baz is so hot and alpha but sweet at the same time. The cliffhanger is brutal! I can’t wait for February!
5 STARS
WTF…I need more NOW!!! S.M. Soto nailed this one!
That cliffhanger though….ugh!!! The mystery and suspense is just perfect and highly entertaining. Mackenzie and Baz’s chemistry was off the charts. I wouldn’t mind being Baz’s dirty girl. I am anticipating the final book in this duet.
Kiss Me With Lies by S.M. Soto is a truly EPIC read will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Have you ever found a book that from the very moment you read the blurb and then when the cover reveal came you were like god damn this book is going to be the best.
Let me tell you that this book lives up to those expectations. To be honest I try not to have expectations with books but with this one I did. From the moment I started this book less then 24 hours ago, I was hooked. I couldn’t put this book down for the life of me.
I became addicted, consumed and fell in love HARD.
Kiss Me With Lies in the first book in The Twins Lies Duet.
KMWL was a romantic suspense story filled with twists and turns that you don’t see coming from miles away, angsty suspense and hot as fudge moments.
After finishing this book my mind is reeling from that cliffhanger that just got blown up in our faces. I was left feeling so many emotions, anger, shock and pain.
To be honest I have no words for this book, it was that good but I am going to try and put them all out there.
The Path that Mackenzie takes to seek her vengeance is one filled with so many twist and turns, secrets and lies. Lines become blurred as one half of her heart tries to keep her mind and focus on her sister but the other on the man who has stolen her heart.
The man who has the power to break her heart and crush it into a million of pieces. The man in question Baz. Baz is my most favourite hero to date. He is the right blend of dominance and heart. You will fall for him, I can tell you that. How can you not. From just one look, you will fall under his spell and you won’t want that spell to be broken.
Mackenzie, this girl. I absolutely loved. She is my absolute girl crush. Mackenzie is a blend of everything, she is beyond broken, flawed and makes so many wrong choices. My heart absolutely bled for her and for everything that has been stolen from her. I was rooting for her as she was on her path to finding her answers of what happened to her sister.
Baz and Mackenzie together were absolutely fire, they were real. They were filled with so much mind blowing sexy chemistry. Their connection was so intense that you saw it seeping out of the pages.
Prepare for your mind to be blown with this book, Kiss Me With Lies has to be your next book. Based on that ending, I need book 2 like it’s my next breath. I may most certainly die without this book, I need to know how their story is going end.
– Advanced Reader Copy –
I swear, after reading the blurb of this newest book of Ms Soto, I felt that delicious shiver of anticipation that comes when you know you are about to read a thrilling, romantic suspense that will blow your mind.
I wasn’t wrong. Gawd, this book!
I think I can count on my one hand the number of times I told a person to read a story blind. This book is one of those. It will make you second guess everything and suspect everyone. I have my suspicions and theories, but I think I will still be wrong. Ugh, I really hope so.
And yes, I’m dying to get the next book. Need it right now!
HOLY……BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP……… Woah!
Ok… I have NO idea how I am going to survive until the next book is out because it’s been literally 2 days since I have read this book and I am already dying to know what is happening… I need to know!!!! This book is EXCEPTIONAL!!! It’s so freaking brilliant. This book is in my TOP FIVE of this year, no doubt about it. My heart is in my throat just thinking about this book, my heart is beating faster. This author has taken her writing to a whole new level of phenomenal, this is her best writing yet! Her words are pure magic and they have hypnotized me!
The book is suspenseful, it had me on the edge of my seat a few times. I devoured the words as fast as I could. The characters within the book are so complex. They have so many layers to them. What you see on the outside is definitely not what you get on the inside and I can’t wait to keep peeling back those layers and getting to know them a little more. OH MY GOD, this book is just so darn good!!! Let’s have a little chat about BAZ shall well. Hot damn is he a dirty talking god! I was ready to give him anything he wanted as long as he kept on demanding. I am getting all hot just thinking about him. I swooned HARD! I am not even joking.
Mackenzie…. Oh she is so sweet. I cried all the tears for her, I really did. Her thoughts are so heartbreaking. She needs someone like Baz in her life, more than she realizes. And when Mackenzie and Baz are together… FIREWORKS!!! BAM!!!! BANG!!! My kindle almost went up in flames, i am telling you it is HOT!
You are not ready for this book, I definitely was not ready, and now I sit here even TWO days later, and it is all I think about. It has completely consumed me! I can’t even tell you! This book deserves more than 5 stars. I would give it a million if I could. OH my god, I can’t wait to get my hands on book 2!!! This author is a writing genius!!!!
Holy hotness!
Holy cliffhanger!
I am a glutton for punishment because I love cliffhangers! I love the suspense and the dash of anxiety that comes with not knowing what is going to happen next. I haven’t had an ending hit me so hard in a long time and I’m absolutely dying to get my hands on book two right now.
As soon as I read the blurb for this book, I knew I had to get my hands on it and it was 100% the right call! This story is fascinating, Baz is everything, and my heart hurts so much for Mackenzie. This story had everything I love in romantic suspense. It was the perfect blend of deceit, lies, secrets, revenge, deception, with off the charts steam and forbidden chemistry. I don’t want to give anything away. If you don’t like cliffhangers wait and binge read but if you love them, like me, pick this up right now!!!
I can not wait for what is sure to be an absolutely EPIC second book!
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.