Betty Dawsey knows that breaking things off with Thom Lange is for the best. He’s nice, but boring, and their relationship has lost its spark. But steady and predictable Thom, suddenly doesn’t seem so steady and predictable when their condo explodes and she’s kidnapped by a couple of crazies claiming that Thom isn’t who he says he is. Thom is having a hellish week. Not only is he hunting a double … hunting a double agent, but his fiancé dumped him, and thanks to his undercover life, she’s been kidnapped.
Turns out Thom is Operative Thom and he’s got more than a few secrets to share with Betty if he’s going to keep her alive. With both their lives on the line, their lackluster connection is suddenly replaced by an intense one. But in his line of work, feelings aren’t wanted or desired. Because feelings can be a lethal distraction.
“Whoa! I went into this book cold, and the first chapter blew me away. I was NOT expecting that! So of course I had to keep flipping pages late into the night! It was a great ride.” —Sarina Bowen, USA Today bestselling author
“If you’re in the mood for a fast paced, action-packed page-turner, look no further! Kylie Scott’s most thrilling romance to date…” —Natasha is a Book Junkie
“Packed with adrenaline, suspense and red-hot chemistry, this is certainly one to be devoured in a single sitting.” —Vilma Iris
“This was one wild ride that will have you laughing out loud!” —MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog
“Forget about functioning as a responsible adult until you have finished the last chapter, you’ll want to hide out and read what happens next with Betty and Thom…Lies gets 10 stars from me!” —A Book Lover’s Emporium Blog
“The characters, the emotions, the writing…everything was awesome! TRUST ME, IF MISSION IMPOSSIBLE AND YOUR FAV ROM COM HAD A BABY, LIES WOULD BE IT!” —PP’s Bookshelf
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* A review copy was provided by the author *
I have been a fan of Kylie Scott’s for awhile now. I have loved the other books I have read by her, so I was excited to read the blurb of this book and see that it was something a little different than her norm. And I wasn’t disappointed. I was thoroughly entertained while reading this book.
Lately I have had a thing for the suspenseful romance story. I love when a story doesn’t take a normal path and creates something new and interesting. And that is exactly what Kylie did in LIES!!!
Lies is a standalone novel and is told solely in Betty’s POV!!! I kind of wish that we would’ve been able to get into the head of Thom as well, but it didn’t take away from the captivating story we got.
In this story we follow the story of Betty and Thom. Betty is an average woman who isn’t like the normal heroines we picture in romance novels. But she also realizes she deserves more than a lack luster relationship with Thom. So she decides to pack up and leave him….with only a note. Although something happens and Thom won’t be seeing that note. What happens next is a story of mystery, suspense and lies. Betty finds out that everything she thought to be true was all a bunch of lies. Can Thom make her see he is truly who she loves and can make a future with him?? Read this story to find out how it all turns out.
I will be honest and say that the connection between these characters seemed kind of off….I had a hard time believing their connection worked. Maybe it’s because it took me awhile to warm up to Betty….her character just seemed kind of flat to me. Plus I never really felt we got the ‘real’ Thom in this story. We never really get to know Thom’s background or backstory. But I am also glad to say that by the end of the book I felt their connection and was rooting for them to get their HEA!!
I would recommend this book to all readers who like a romantic suspense novel. Even though I felt this book was more about the suspense than the romance. But I don’t mind that so much.
If you are a fan of Kylie’s books than this is one you will want to read. It was fun seeing another side to Kylie’s writing and I hope we get more like it in the future!!!