Kiptyn McGrath: Kellie Dare was never meant to be mine. We existed in two different worlds. Mine was dark, dangerous, and unpredictable. Her’s held prestige, wealth and promise. I was never her white knight but allowed her to believe it until the day she forgot she was mine. I quickly became the villain who would stop at nothing to keep her.
Pretty, Twisted Lies
By emilybowie
What a twisted web of chaos and confusion all in the name of love. It was on from the moment they met, they became fast friends. They found a way to bring peace to each other in the middle of their storms. Things weren’t easy for either one of them but the outside influences just added to the lies. The lies just compounded more and more so destructive. This couple has to go through the fire to get their hea, more like an inferno. This author takes us through the ringer right along with them. It’s an awesome read that keeps you going and doesn’t let you cool off not with this two. How can you hate a man when his life goal is to see you find success in what ever you do, easy you can’t not even when you are surrounded by twisted lies.
Such an amazing book full of so many twist and turns I really didn’t know which way to go. The very first time Kiptyn and Kellie met I could feel the chemistry between them. They found a peace within themselves when they were around one another. They really go through so much by the end you really don’t know if they are going to make it or not. I love a book that can keep me guessing and wondering if the hero really is the hero. I have loved every one of Emily’s books and this one just wen to the top of my favorites from her. I can’t wait to see what comes next from this author.
Finally we hear Kiptyn’s story! What a story it was!
Pretty Twisted Lies fits the story perfectly and I want to Thank Emily Bowie for wrapping everything up nicely!
Kellie Dare is an heiress who is attending school in Three Rivers away from her family. She is a bit of a rebel as she is tired of having her life controlled and it is when she has snuck away from the school that she meets Kiptyn McGrath.
Kiptyn McGrath is 19 years old but has had to grow up fast as he runs the family’s bar, McGrath Mansion, and has to deal with bikers and keeping his head above water while his mom is dying. Kiptyn does the best he can and makes alliances when needed and one is with Axel, who’s dad is the President of the Fallen Saints MC.
Yet nothing is easy for Kiptyn and his mentor/best friend, Russ, must figure out works best for Kiptyn and he tries to juggle his feelings for Kellie while trying to get ahead. When the two worlds begin to intersect, Kiptyn needs to figure what to do before he loses everything.
I enjoyed this book but there was a key part that I didn’t understand which lowered my rating as I felt as though I missed a whole section!
I liked Kellie and found that she was a bit of a trapped bird who was grasping at any chance to find herself. I loved that she had aspirations of going to Nashville but was struggling to have her dad believe in her and let her follow her dreams. I liked her a lot at the beginning of the book but then at a certain point I was so frustrated with her after she received some information from Kiptyn and she continued with what she was doing with her friendship with Noah. Then at the end I liked her again after she finally made a good decision.
Kiptyn was a character that I really enjoyed as he knew he wasn’t a really good guy but he was really trying to make something of himself although he really kept making some bad business decisions and got caught up with the wrong person. I liked his friendship with Russ and how much he trusted him but Russ was also wary of Kiptyn’s relationship with Kiptyn as it distracted him.
I hated “The Suit” and his lacky! I didn’t trust him at all and I was freaking out a little as I was shocked that Russ couldn’t get any information on either of them.
I was so proud of Kellie with how she dealt with Oliver and Leon Grand but I was completely shocked about who was behind it. The made me wonder how far that individual would go.
I was curious about the Judge and whether he was involved with the other person in setting up Kiptyn. It seemed to me like Noah was always in the right place.
The big accident was the part that left me completely confused. I couldn’t uynderstand how it was like nothing happened to Noah and Kellie. But then things happened with Axel and Russ that didn’t make sense at all and I didn’t get how it was Kiptyn’s fault. I felt as though I missed a whole chapter here and then it kind of put me off as I was still trying to fit the pieces together.
I was so relieved when Kellie and Kiptyn talked and everything finally got out in the open. I kind of new things were going to happen like they did and I was happy for how it all went down! The end was awesome and I liked the name dedication!
3.5 Stars
By Rebecca
Pretty Twisted Lies will draw you in from the very first page. It’s got a bit of everything I look for in stories, sweetness, hotness, twists and turns that will keep you guessing, great characters, and so much more. I’m proud to say I have now read every book that Emily Bowie has written, and I can’t wait for her next one.
*proofread*
Kellie and Kiptyn were fascinating.
Their story started very sweetly, then it got a little steamy. Add in some grief, a dash of angst and some pretty, twisted lies and you have one hell of a book.
There were – of course – a few Emily Bowie twists thrown in, just to break my heart a little more.
4.5 Pretty Twisted Stars
This was my first book by Emily Bowie & oh my gosh, I loved it!!
I devoured Pretty Twisted Lies in one sitting! Gah, so good!
Rich girl and an alpha male from the wrong side of the track, yes please!
The story of Kiptyn and Kellie is captivating and addicting. I loved every minute. The twists and turns make it a definite must read!
This book was absolutely fantastic. I have to be honest it took a few chapters for me to actually get into the story but once I did that was it, I did not want to stop or for the story to end. There were so many twists I wasn’t expecting but they had me hooked. It was just amazing. One of my top reads this year.
“I can feel both our hearts beating in tandem, hitting the deepest parts of my soul. With each kiss, another part of my heart chips off and is given to him.”
I’ve been ready for Kellie and Kiptyn since they rode off in Whiskey Moments and left an impression. Kiptyn had me from the second he got off his motorcycle at Kellie’s All Girl’s school with a smirk and banter to swoon for. Even I didn’t expect the wild ride it would take after that!! They both traveled together, apart, parallel, for a ton of years and the story just kept unraveling and dropping secrets everywhere with jaw droppers everywhere and it just had me hooked!!
Kip’s eyes swing to mine, and my breath hitches. He has a predator gleam, and I have no doubt I will be his prey.”
Kiptyn was darker than most of this Author’s characters, yet his vulnerability and softness shone bright and impossible not to fall for him. They each met with countless obstacles, one hurdle after another, but their connection spanned years and was proven time and time again to be stronger than what came their way. I enjoyed the layering of previous stories, and swirling with old favorite characters, it was a fabulous escape that I didn’t want to end.
“Don’t fight us. This is our love story.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
Love, love, LOVED Pretty Twisted Lies
This is a full length novel with all the backstory you’ll want to read. For me, what makes a book a 5 star read is a combo of characters, a solid plot, and the writing …. and PTL has all 3
Characters Kiptyn and Kellie are delish … Each has personal burdens they are dealing with and as they grow older, and face the challenges as they mature. She’s the pretty rich girl with distant parents who are more interested in their image than Kellie. He’s the poor kid from the wrong side of town with all kinds of wrong … but they are right together.
The plot and the writing are solid … and a great example of why Ms. Bowie is such a good author. The book pulled me in from the start and kept me engaged throughout …. and the laundry didn’t get done on time because I kept loosing myself in the pages. There is non-stop drama and sizzling scenes throughout … with an ending that will keep you on the edge of your seat!
If you’re looking for your next read … and for a terrific author, download Pretty Twisted Lies and start following Emily Bowie!
I received an ARC. This is my honest reviewEmily Bowie
Pretty Twisted Lies by Emily Bowie is the story of Kellie Dare and Kiptyn McGrath.
This was such a page turning story for me. Kellie is the modern day rich innocent young lady who is nothing but caring. Kiptyn is the bad boy who had to struggle for everything but has a big heart and very protective of the ones he care for. They are so totally different but you can feel their emotions toward each other. This was a story that you will not be able to put down..it was for me.
4.5 Rating
I was super excited for Kiptyn’s story. I knew he was troubled and way more rougher than Emily Bowie’s previous men. I didn’t have a vision of what Kip looked like in my head but that cover, well Lord, isn’t he perfect!?!?! Anyways, I was really excited to see what was going on behind the scenes after reading Camilla and Rhett’s story (Whiskey Moments). If you’ve read the Moments books than you know this book has some interwoven in moments with the last one and, personally, I think you should read them just to get to know some of the side characters.
I think, and this is hard for me to pin-point, but I think this is my favorite book Emily has written yet! Besides the interesting characters, the story itself is one of Bowie’s most layered and detailed. There’s some surprises and a ton of secrets. The story itself spans over a couple decades and we really see some of Emily’s best story telling abilities here. I loved that she gives us a man that we can feel for… I’ve been really curious about Kiptyn and his life. Now I know that things haven’t always gone his way. He’s lost a lot and everything he’s had has been by sheer determination on his side. He followed the grain for so long that I loved seeing him grow into a man that started to question things and he started to find his own path.
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Kellie and Kiptyn are total opposites, and where she is all girly and innocent, he is dark and dangerous, yet shows his vulnerability with Kellie. Even though they come from different worlds, they find their inner peace with each other perfectly. They also have so many obstacles to overcome along the way, which had me on tenterhooks throughout. This is a beautifully written story which is filled with angst, grief, lies, twists, and love. I cannot wait to read more from this author and I highly recommend her work for all.
4.5 stars!!
This book appears to be a spin off from “Steele Family” series. I own them all but haven’t had a chance to read. So I will say it isn’t necessary to read them but I feel as though it would fill in some blanks.
This story is about a rich girl trying to live her dream but being weighed down by family secrets. And in the midst of all that finding her one true love from the wrong side of the tracks…
First of all Kiptyn is HOT as sin!! I am head over heels for this dude. Totally get why he needed a book if he spotlighted in another series. What I love the most is you watch these two main characters grow. It’s not a whirlwind romance but a bumpy ass road to each other. Kiptyn is my dude and they ran him through the ringer. Poor baby.
I really didn’t find many faults with Kellie. She was clueless to many things but I don’t know anyone who would be able to spot such things without hints. I love her love for Kiptyn. She found her way. It was beautiful.
These two together, Kellie and Kiptyn, were explosive. Hot!! Sexy!! He was total alpha and she was, herself. She didn’t change for him or let go of herself and that’s what made this book beautiful.
It did drive me nuts the years and months in between had me guessing. I didn’t like that. I felt like I missed some stuff and maybe that was because I didn’t read the previous series. It just felt rushed. But I will say I love the characters in this book so I can’t wait to read the “Steele Family” series. Can I mention the cover is off the chain as well!!! Love it.
The author kills it with story lines and character development. I knew this from previous books of hers. She never disappoints. This is a book you will love to devour.
**I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review**
Pretty Twisted Lies by Emily Bowie a five-star read that Twist you up. This was a great story and has a darker edge to what I have come to love about Emily Bowies writing, but its like growing older, your life gets darker. I was a huge fan of the stories set in Three Rivers both the Bennett Brothers and Steele Family series, so I was excited to see Kiptyn get his own story, and man what a story he has. It has it all, drama, passion, loss and strength. Reading this it will have your heart ponding, breath holding and tears forming, emotions will be wrung out of you and you will feel like you have been hit by a truck, but its what comes after that, the feeling when you get to the end of the story that will be what gives you the greatest feeling it’s like getting your first full breath of fresh air after holding your breath for a really long time. Kip and Kellie feel like fated lovers, but fate is a fickle creature as we all know and it does like to play by its own rules, to follow those rules you will need to pick up this amazing story.