USA Today bestselling author RC Boldt melds sizzling romance with this unique tale of intrigue and deceit that will keep readers guessing until the very end…Ruthless. Cunning. Deadly. That’s Nico Alcanzar, Miami’s biggest drug cartel leader.And I’ve found myself directly in his crosshairs. He plans to use me to eliminate his number one competitor.I become embedded in his life where he watches … become embedded in his life where he watches my every move. Then, I find myself doing the unthinkable: I fall for the glimpses of the man beneath the dark, menacing exterior.
I want him. The criminal. The murderer. The lover. The protector. The man who never asked for my heart.
The further I fall, the more ensnared I become in his tangled web of lies, masking the truth beneath.
Because when it comes to the art of deception, nothing is as it seems.
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4.5
I always enjoy reading books written by this author because her writing always grips me . This book is a romantic suspense book that will have you on the edge of your seat and once you start this book you will not be able to put it down.
Nico is an all round bad guy that has been living a very dodgy life. He is a real alpha male and is very demanding in what he wants and he knows how to get it no matter the cost.
Olivia is a very beautiful professor and she thought she was just living her life the way that she wants, that is until something happens and puts her life on a totally different path. There is a lot of secrets that she doesn’t even know were there and everything is about to be different.
These two characters have an epic amount of chemistry between them both and they are in each others heads. This is a very forbidden love that shouldn’t be happening but the attraction is very powerful. I enjoyed reading this book and this title really suits this book.
This book has all the lies, twists and turns and all the secret and this is a real page turner and had me guessing all the way through and you wont be able yo put it down. I look forward to reading more form this author in the future.
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This was not what I expected from this story . This 4.5 star was able to make me say WTF quite a bit.
Olivia’s day starts out like any other day but except she gets somewhat voluntary kidnapped by a mafia boss. She has to go with with Nico in order to be protected. Things are about very interesting.
This was a suspenseful with some action too. I was hooked from the get go and then bam the rug is pulled under me. I like being surprised like that. Great storyline that flowed well. I loved these amazing characters that had so much chemistry. Bottomline this is a must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I highly recommend this story.
Wow! Just wow! I absolutely loved Truth in Pieces by RC Boldt For some reason, Nico, a known drug dealer used to getting what he wants, wants something from Olivia. He is determined to get it at all costs. Nico is not a good man but is protective. Olivia was just living her life when Nico entered it and her world went upside down. Their chemistry is intense and undeniable. They could not be more opposite and yet they seem to fit in unexpected ways. There is so much more I wish I could say, but Truth in Pieces by RC Boldt is a story you have to experience. It was steamy, full of twists and angst and I loved it!
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Truth in Pieces absolutely blew my mind. Be sure to go in completely blind to this one! I had a running list of theories on where I thought the book was going and what was going to happen. Some were correct but there were also many more that I didn’t see coming. This book is a MUST read for romantic suspense fans!!
4.5 stars!
Truth in Pieces is an incredible follow up novel to Hell Hath No Fury. That book blew me away. I am still not over it. Truth in Pieces was equally as good. It has all the same elements, dark, gritty, suspense and an intense and passionate love story.
Nico Alcanzar is the leader of the biggest’s drug cartel in Miami. He is a protector, but he is also ruthless and deadly.
Olivia Wright is a professor. She leads a quiet life until one day when Nico shows up in her house uninvited. Olivia doesn’t know what to think at first but as he reveals truths about her that even she didn’t know she can’t help but trust the man and follow his word.
Olivia has a painful past. I really loved Nico’s protective nature over her. He knew exactly the right moments to give her a push or nudge in the right direction and the chemistry between was evident from the beginning. Such addictive and intense sexual chemistry too! I loved it.
This is one truly EPIC story. I was blown away by the secrets and lies and all the build up and trying to figure it all out. The twists and turns were endless and just when I thought I had figured things out BAM the author threw a curveball at me! I could not put this down from beginning to end until all was revealed. This book is romance suspense GOLD and I highly recommend it.
*ARC received in exchange of an honest review.
I have to say that RC Boldt is a chameleon when it comes to her writing – at home with writing humor and suspense, love and lust, steam and romance, you will always be satisfied with whatever story you choose.
Approaching the end of Truth in Pieces, my heart was in pieces but have no fear, she was able to put it back together once again, well to some degree.
Nico and Olivia come from such different backgrounds but when they are forced together they must learn to work together and trust each other despite the many questions that surround them and there very unique circumstances.
I hesitate to divulge much more of this story as there are so many twists and turns, half truths and espionage.
If you are looking for something to challenge your heart as well as your mind, this is the story for you.
Wow what an interesting story. Truth In Pieces is an engrossing suspenseful novel that will have you intrigued and unable to put it down. The secrets, the lies, the twists and turns, the action, and steam made this story one roller coaster ride and had me frantically turning the pages. It was angsty with drama and tension and two complex characters who challenged each other. The author created a detailed layered story that was nothing like I expected and had me guessing until the end. This was a fantastic read and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of romantic suspense.
I have to say that RC Boldt is a chameleon when it comes to her writing – at home with writing humor and suspense, love and lust, steam and romance, you will always be satisfied with whatever story you choose.
Approaching the end of Truth in Pieces, my heart was in pieces but have no fear, she was able to put it back together once again, well to some degree.
Nico and Olivia come from such different backgrounds but when they are forced together they must learn to work together and trust each other despite the many questions that surround them and there very unique circumstances.
I hesitate to divulge much more of this story as there are so many twists and turns, half truths and espionage.
If you are looking for something to challenge your heart as well as your mind, this is the story for you.
* I received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review *
The best love story is when you fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time. – Author Unknown
R.C. Boldt has done a great job yet again. This is only the third book I have read by this author and my fourth 4 Star review. She is on her way to being added to my favorite author list. Also, whoever is doing your covers please keep it up because they are amazing!
She makes me wonder what could be. If I weren’t Nico Alcanzar, king of Miami’s drug trade. If I were just a simple man. The man I once was.
I must be honest writing this review is going to be difficult to do without any spoilers. There were times I was unsure how I felt about both characters, but it wasn’t until the end that it all really sealed the deal for me. Whatever you think that you know, you don’t. This book is not even complete until you finish it. I apologize now if some things I say seem cryptic, but I can’t ruin this review with spoilers.
I’d give anything to have this end different. But it wont–it can’t. Maybe, one day, she’ll realize I loved her the best way I could.
I loved Nico. At times I thought he seemed a bit too soft for a head of a drug cartel. He kept telling her she wouldn’t be hurt, and I believed him. Not what you expect from someone like that.
This kind of book I would have preferred to not have the hero’s POV. I think it would have made a whole different impression of him to the reader. The secret we learn about him would have made a bigger impact as well.
“You think there’s a good man inside me, huh?” Nico’s eyes grow hotter as he nips my bottom lip. “Good man wouldn’t be wantin’ a taste of this pussy you’re rockin’ all over his dick, gettin’ it hard as fuck.”
I love Nico and Olivia together. I loved that Nico was patient with her. She obviously had gone through some trauma in her past and he let her set the pace. I wish we got to see more about what happened to her. Character depth is important but because of the ride Ms. Boldt was sending us on we could not get the full picture until the end.
The way his fingers threaded through mine felt intimate. It felt real. And this is anything but real.
There were so many elements to this book that I loved. The relationship between Nico and Olivia were one of them. Ms. Boldt did a great job keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. Without a doubt you will be caught off guard and she will keep your guessing from start to finish. Great job!
OOOOMMMMGGGGG!!!!! What a book!!!! The author knocked ig out the lark with this one!!! Talk about suspense after suspense and twists that you had no clue whatsoever that we’re going to appear. Olivia and Nico met in the most unexpected way and weren’t expecting to fall for each other. But her stubbornness and things about her just had Nico falling for her everyday. When Olivia saved his life that was it for him. She was also surprised at herself but it was something that was bound to happen. Then the story gets soooooo good that you have to read to figure out what happens. It’s not fair to spoil because you miss the entire essence of the storyline. This was so freaking amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Loved it!!! Some f the secondary characters, Goliath, lol, were awesome and added in one way or another to the story.
Wow, totally blew me away. This book is fabulous and unexpected. I love the new RC Boldt and the dark turn her writing is taking. Kept me on my toes and not wanting to put the book down.
Wow, what a fantastic book! This author is a talented storyteller. Her writing is addictive. The stories she creates are unputdownable. Truth in Pieces is the perfect blend of secrets, suspense and romance. Olivia and Nico’s love story was intense with surprising turns of events. It’s a great feeling when a book can surprise you and lead you along a path you didn’t expect. Five amazing stars!
Well, RC Boldt….you’re slowly becoming an author I’m excited to read. You kill me with the covers first (#coverwhore here) and then with the romantic suspense drama and angst next. This is only the second book I’ve read of yours and I haven’t read your romcoms, but I’m a fan of your romantic suspense. You go to the darker side of life and include some damn steamy scenes between strong characters.
This book takes a seemingly normal University professor by the name of Olivia and throws her in with one of the area’s biggest drug king pins, Nico Alcanazar. He wants her for ulterior motives. She’s connected to his rival, but she has no clue. Or does she? What is she hiding and what is he hiding? Lies and secrets galore!
The beginning had me thinking it seemed like a few other stories I’ve read, but that did change. At one point I thought Olivia was one sort of character, but one scene changed it all. She’s fierce and feisty, but has a softness about her. And Nico? He’s Alpha, in charge of him and his med, but there was also this soft, understanding man underneath everything. I wanted to believe he was one of the ‘good bad guys’. You know the type…The kind of guy who does bad things, but really has a heart of gold? I could only hope. And their bedroom antics?! Ummmm… yes please! Bring a fan to cool yourself off because there are quite a few of these scenes. They may hold back in other areas of their everyday lives, but not once they let loose in the bedroom. The chemistry is definitely there.
The lies and secrets and twists build up until you get to the ending. I loved the action and the way it played out. I like seeing the blood and deaths when it comes to romantic suspense. Call me a glutton for punishment, but it always pushes the story forward for me. And in this case, it really let the ending unfold in a way that gave you some answers. After the huge climax and unveiling of some secrets, the ending skipped in time a bit which was ok, because you don’t need all those details, but seemed a little choppy. Then there was the texting. I’m still not sure how I felt about the texts, but they all added to how we see two characters and who they became in the end.
In a land full of drugs, violence and lies, who can you trust?
This, in my opinion, is the best book written this year!
It was absolutely amazing. I loved Nico and Olivia. The writing was spectacular! I felt every single emotion they felt! I felt the passion, the fear and the antici…pation. (Sorry, I cant say or write that word without letting out Dr. Frankenfurter)
I NEED Goliath to get his own book. Need. It.
WTW did I just read? What I mean is, I was not expecting that. Don’t get me wrong. RC Boldt is one of my favorite authors, and she completed blew me away with this one. Going in I expected romance, steam, and suspense, and OH—did she deliver in droves. Totally surprised me with the mysterious “cartel” vibes. All the while, keeping me on the edge of my seat. This book has wit, charm, suspense, action and hot, hot, fan yourself moments. Nico and Olivia are one of my favorite book couples this year. Don’t miss their amazing story. I highly recommend.
Right from the start this is one book you will not be able to put down and it will leave you with a major book hangover. This is the second book that is more on the darker side and packed full of suspense and mystery along with romance. As the title states, we learn the truth in pieces and along the way there are many twists and surprises you won’t see coming. This is one of the things that makes this such an awesome book in that just when you think you have something figured out, nope that is not what happens. Nico and Olivia take you on one roller coaster of a ride as their chemistry heats up your kindle. Of course there are going to be plenty of times where you both love and hate Nico and are cursing at him. Olivia has you yelling at her for some of her actions and then you feel like you are watching a train wreck and can not do anything about it. This story is packed full with the intrige, betrayal, secrets, lies, and passion. So for fans of romantic suspense this is a must read for you. I am looking forward to more from the author in both this romantic suspense as well as her lighter romcoms.
Such a great book! I loved it from the first page. So much mystery, drama and heat. Great, mysterious characters. RC is so good at whatever genre she writes.
Ruthless. Cunning. Deadly. That’s Nico Alcanzar, Miami’s biggest drug cartel leader. This part of the blurb pulled me in and I knew I needed to read this.
As I started out I quickly feel in love with Olivia and Nico. Well Nico did have his moments that you wanted to slap him. However as the story went on there were moments dropped into a chapter that made you sit back and go huh (or sometimes a worse explicit) as those moments happened more and more I was like who are these characters. It was definitely not as seemed. I kept forming opinions in my head and then a twist would come along and I was mistaken.
This read is the type of story that sucks you in and you can’t stop reading until the end. Who needs sleep or food.
Great characters, both bad and good; suspense; mystery; murder and plenty of surprises. Oh and the are some intense, steamy and hot scenes.
I still have the biggest hangover from this book. A bookhangover, if you will, which is more painful than a liquor induced hangover. My goodness there is so much beauty and secrecy among these pages and NOTHING is what it seems. Just when I thought I had everything figured out, BAM, another twist came along that had my jaw dropping and heart pounding. I was so torn between reading this as fast as I could and savoring the absolute beauty this story encompasses.. I’m just in awe! I said it before when she released “Hell Hath No Fury,” but THIS is the kind of books that this author was always meant to write!!
Olivia and Nico are so different from one another, but when certain circumstances thrust them together, you can’t help but realize how alike they really are. Even though there is an underlining of distrust between the two of them, their love for one another is so freaking powerful. The way Nico helps his professor overcome her painful past is simply amazing, and definitely pushes him to the very top of the list of my all time favorite book boyfriends. He was so patient with her, yet knew exactly when she needed a push. And she was continuously surprising him as well! Their back and forth banter is something I LIVED for, and the fact that this witty psychologist could make the ultimate badass drug lord laugh always softened my heart. And the sexy times?! I almost needed to buy a new kindle. It was THAT HOT.
There’s so much more I want to say, but this is a book you really have to go in blind for. And you really have to pay attention when you read, because like the title suggests, you get the truth in tiny pieces at a time, and you have to take all the clues around you and fit them into the big picture. I’m just obsessed with how everything turned out!!
And I’m going to need a book for Goliath, and a certain secret relative. *winks*
Do yourselves a favor and one click this book now!!!
**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
I received an ARC for review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I have no words to explain how much I loved this book, how much I cried for the main characters and the truth that communication is everything. RC Boldt has blown me away once again this year, and I am genuinely thankful to have read some of her most outstanding work to date.
“I didn’t mean to ogle you like a butcher admiring a choice cut of beef.”
Olivia Wright may be the Hot Professor from YouTube, after helping a kid in her class not choke to death. She may have gone viral on the internet, but she didn’t plan to ever run into Nico Alcanzar. After coming home from work one day to be told to get in a car with someone Olivia has never met is the last thing Olivia thought would ever happen. Now stuck with Nico for who knows how long, she does her best to keep her feelings in check and stay alive after someone shots near her.
“Sometimes, you gotta make good memories to chase away the bad ones.”
Nico Alcanzar needed leverage to get Johanna Santilla out of hiding, and what better way than to use someone who has a hidden history with the former Queen of Miami drug cartel. While he had no plans on hurting Olivia, he has been slowly falling in love. He was hoping to keep his feelings out of the quest to get Johanna out without compromising the well being of Olivia.
“To understand that even when you feel broken, even when life plants seemingly insurmountable challenges along the way if you look hard enough, you’ll be able to see it: a truly wonderful world.”
While I would start by saying this is a romantic suspense book, it hits some intense emotions. Olivia is my dream girl. I want to have her strength and courage, should I ever need to start over or go through with what she did. She truly is an amazing woman, and RC wrote her beautifully. I also loved reading about her doing poleology workouts. I find it empowering that Olivia does it. Unfortunately, I would be in the hospital or laid up with ice packs taped all over my body.
With Nico, I needed a little warming up to, but man oh man, I hope I would be able to handle a man like him if I ever met him. RC wrote probably one of my favorite book boyfriends. Nico may look rough, but he has a heart of gold.
“Everything you love is very likely to be lost, but in the end, love will return in a different way.”
My absolute favorite part of the book is when Olivia has to change her last name to stay under the radar. RC changed her name from Wright to Jones. It just so happens that Jones is my last name, and I lost it when I read this line. I don’t think I have cried so hard from laughing in some time. “know you had to change your last name—to Jones, which I’d like to add is boring yet brilliant, because we all know that’s a common last name.”