Happily ever after seems so easy for some—but not for us. We’re locked somewhere between love and hate.TARALYNN EVANSI’ve loved Shawn nearly all my life. But college is almost over, and it kills me that he’s been with every girl in town except me. It’s time I let go of old dreams, and of this pain. I’m just not sure I’m strong enough. He’s like a tattoo . . . permanently inked on my heart.But … permanently inked on my heart.
But when the foundation of my life crumble, who will be there to put the broken pieces back together?
SHAWN BRADEN
Ink, sex, and lies—that’s me. I’m the guy who screws a girl against the wall and then walks. I’ve been pushing Tara away for years, knowing she’s too good for me, even though it burns to see her with other guys. Now she’s the one walking and I’m not sure I can handle losing her.
Then tragedy rips our lives apart, and I realize too late that I wasted my chance.
Is love stronger than lies?
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There’s been very few hero’s I can’t stand, I mean very few but Shawn is literally the second one on a short list. I mean I wanted to hit him with a sledgehammer and Tara deserved better, I wish she just cut him loose and her weakness to him bothered me. I loved the writing which is why I’m giving it four stars but even when Shawn started to not be gross I still wanted more for Tara. The storyline and how the story transpired is just so good but I still wanted to kickbox Shawn’s head lol
I loved the story of Shawn and Tara Lynn. It pulls you in from the very first page and keeps you engrossed until the very end. Shawn is the ultimate A*shole, but the kind we all love. He’s possessive and hard and has his caring moments, which is a recipe for the perfect book boyfriend. This is a roommate to lovers / enemies to lovers romance, giving you all the feels. You’ll feel their chemistry coming off the pages. It’s got the perfect level of steaminess, as well as a little slow burn mixed in. The secondary characters are entertaining and witty and pull you into a world you don’t want to walk away from. Can be read as a stand-alone. Book two, More than Memories, is a different couple. No cliffhanger!
Fantastic angst filled love story!
I enjoy reading this story even though it put my emotions through the wringer! I laughed, I cried and then I wanted to reach in and throat punch a few characters.
Taralynn and Shawn have so much to work through, which makes for a very edge of your seat, captivating and highly entertaining story. They both have so much love to give and you could feel their passion in every chapter. They have an intense connection and phenomenal chemistry that it’s hard to deny.
Suspense, lies, angst, intense emotions and passion, this story had it all. I can’t wait to read more from this amazing author.
More than Lies hit me right in the feels. I read some of the other reviews and I guess they kinda have a point but the whole point of an alpha hole is how horrible they are. But deep down there is that one person who they would lay down and die for. Shawn is exactly that kinda guy. He’s a jerk, he’s a womanizer, he degrades women and throws them all in the same category…except for Taralynn. She is his weakness, she is his Godess that he sees as perfectly innocent. He thinks if he allows himself to taste her lips or touch her intimately then he will destroy her. What he does see is she’s already a wreck.
Taralynn is a beautiful woman inside and out. She has been treated badly her entire life by those that are suppose to love her the most so she doesn’t know any other kind of love, except from Trent who would walk on water for her, and she for him. Their love is unconditional and so beautiful, he’s the only family she who loves her like she deserves to be loved. Tara is a strong woman who didn’t deserve all life threw at her and everyone has their breaking point. Too bad Shawn is to dead set on destroying his happiness that he pushes her over the edge. He knows what happened is his fault…so he’s just going to drink the pain away…or try to. I received a free advanced copy to read and review. If you like a sexy alpha hole and a woman who never gives up on her man then this is a story for you.
3.5 Stars
If you are looking for a book with plenty of angst, the love hate pull between H/h then you can look no further. There were times when I couldn’t decide who I wanted to slap more the H for his asshole ways or h for showing all her cards and continually going after him.
Shawn and Taralynn have know each other since they were very young and grew up with each other. Somewhere along the way Taralynn feel in love with Shawn. Shawn new he would always need her to be part of his life but he never felt he could the one she needed. He didn’t think he was good enough to keep her happy.
There are many ups and downs along the way as these characters grow. Tragedy brings them together but loss and the truth is what really opens their eyes. Relationships are work and they aren’t easy but if you are truly willing to put in the work it can be beautiful.
I didn’t connect with the characters as much as I had hoped to but I know there is strong potential in the writing. I look forward to seeing what happens next with this close crew.
This is the 1st in a new series and is Shawn and Taralynn / Tara’s story. These two have known each other since they were 5-years old, and Tara has loved him for years, but he is the bad boy who gets any girl he wants. Shawn always pushed Tara away from his saying he is not good enough and is might be time for her to move on from him. When tragedy strikes Tara is understandably devastated, and Shawn is there to comfort her, and somewhere along the line the dynamics between them changes. This is a good story which is heartwrenching, emotional, and with love which all leads to a humorous and entertaining read. I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I recommend.
Shawn and Taralynn have known each other a lifetime and have an intricate relationship. Their HEA will take you through an emotional storm. Tara has loved him for a lifetime, not she needs to find a way to make Shawn realize he feels the same.The heartbreak is real and I recommend tissues. At times I wanted to shake all of the characters to get them to wise up. Secrets and lies have a habit of catching up to you.
“I will not let another lie ruin us. We’re more than lies, and we’re damn sure stronger than them.” ~ Shawn
The push and pull was definitely strong with this one, but I just couldn’t put it down for one second! It was so addicting. While my heart was broken more than once reading this book, it all paid off in the end and was totally worth it. Get prepared for an emotional roller-coaster that crashes passionately and amazingly!
I’m still mad though about one thing and I won’t say what it is or it’ll spoil it, BUT GO READ THIS NOW!
More Than Lies had me hooked from start to finish! I could not get enough of Taralynn and Shawn’s story. The push/pull, hate to love you relationship the had was addicting and perfect!
Taralynn and Shawn have known each other since they were kids. Their relationship has been strained and sometimes unfriendly. But pretty truths hide behind ugly lies. Tara and Shawn both hide their true feelings behind false hate and ugly words.
More Than Lies is devastating, heartbreaking, and oh so painful. Taralynn’s life is filled with a terrible mother. heartbreaking lies, and tragedy you just don’t forget. Her mother is terrible, her relationship with her mother horrible, and only gets worse after Trent. While Shawn went from someone who hurt her more than most to the person that brought her happiness he took that all away with just one lie.
In just one night changes Taralynn’s life and breaks everyone around her. When a night out goes from fun to utter betrayal and heartbreak there is absolutely no stopping the chain of events that happen. There was a moment when I really thought Henderson was going to do something that left me speechless and in shock. I really couldn’t believe what I was reading.
More Than Lies was amazing! Henderson hooked me with her words and left me begging for more. I could not get enough of Shawn and Taralynn’s story. This book is full of lies and hurt but also love. Sometimes the utter heartbreak we go through leads us to better things. Shawn and Taralynn’s story is messy and broken but perfect for them. The pain they suffer only makes them stronger and sometimes all it takes is one night for our worlds to change. Sometimes we just need a wake up call and for the people in Tara’s life that’s exactly what happened. We take people for granted and don’t realize until it’s too late.
More Than Lies is an emotional rollercoaster of a book. I laughed, I cried, I got angry and I was smiling. I wanted to smack more than one person upside the head. But this is absolutely a 5 star, must read!
I got this book via Amazon and am leaving my review voluntarily. This can be read as a standalone. However, it is book 1 in a series.
The story is very much like Emilia Finn’s Rollin On Series.
Triggers: death, mfm scene, heavy drinking, a character gets roofied, No cheating even though H sleeps around until he gets with h
**spoilers**
Shawn and Taralynn met when they were 5. She was shy and liked him but he instantly didn’t think she was interesting.
Fast forward 17 years, Taralynn is sharing a house with her 2 friends Matt and Mason and Shawn. Taralynn has been in love with Shawn for years. Shawn has done his best to ignore her feelings and have sex with every girl but her. He himself admits he is a 1 and done guy. Shawn is a manwhore but Taralynn is not sitting at home waiting either. They are likeable but frustrating at times.
There are alot of side characters in this story and that can be a bit distracting. Shawn and Taralynn eventually have sex together at like 50% in, but don’t get together together for awhile. Alot of drama, angsty back and forth.
Blah, blah. HEA.
The author did a great job pulling all the feels out of you while reading. I’m interested in reading some of the other characters stories.
All the feels, great book!
Only OK. Little too trashy and too much cursing for my taste.
The first half of this book is very difficult to read, as one of the main characters is very misogynistic, with rampant use of degrading names for women. And the female lead has a very traditional role as the one who cooks and cleans exceptionally well. The characters choose to drive intoxicated occasionally, even after their circle of friends is greatly impacted by the death of a friend at the hands of a drunk driver. Ugh! I think all of these issues could’ve been handled a bit more creatively in the writing.
It got better in the second half, though I saw the plot twist coming from a mile away. The ending was a satisfying HEA.
Shawn & Taralynn bicker constantly & being roommates & having the same mutual friends, they are thrown together a lot. Along with the bickering there’s an underlying sexual tension that explodes when they finally give in to each other. But Shawn knows deep down he’s not good enough for Tara. When he makes a horrible mistake that causes Tara to lose her faith & trust in him, will he be able to fix the disaster he created?
A rolller-coaster of a book with twists, turns & truths finally revealed. The secondary characters/friends are great & I’m looking forward to reading their books!
Very emotional story. A good one and you do get a HEA. But the author definitely makes you work for it.
He was the guy who would screw a girl against the wall and then walk away. Problem is he’d been pushing Tara away for years, knowing she’s too good for him, even though it hurt hi to his soul to see her with other guys. Now she’s the one walking and he’s not sure he can deal with losing her. Was it too late, did he push too hard?
When tragedy ripped their lives apart, he asks himself, was it too late that I wasted my chance with Tara. Is love stronger than the lies? Excellent book, a must read.
Loved every nit of it.
I love reading this over and over ! It tugs on your heartstrings you feel like it’s right in front of you and your apart of the story!
Shawn is scared of accepting his love for Tara but deep down he knows she’s the only girl that makes him feel right. Tara has been in love with him ever since she was a little girl and she can’t let go of him… I love the book and duh they stay together!!
Just the right amount of hotness!!