This isn’t the life I want.Trapped in one random hotel room after another by a screaming crowd of fans and paparazzi. No friends or family nearby. Nothing that really makes me happy, except my music.Music is my only love, the only thing that makes my heart beat fast and my blood run hot, until her. Kinley Matthews, the owner of the Foxhaven Resort, is nothing like the women I’m accustomed to … accustomed to dating, but she’s everything I need.
And she hates the sight of me.
Everything I’ve done has been for family.
That’s what I tell myself when the memory of her laugh seeps into my day.
I didn’t have a choice.
That’s my excuse when her devastated expression haunts my nights.
The truth is, every second of pain and heartache I suffer, I deserve it.
She loved me, and I destroyed her.
*This is the conclusion of Kinley and Holt’s story. It’s a full length novel with no cliffhanger. Please ignore the page count during the pre-order period.
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I have dying for the book since the end of book 1 and let me tell you it doesn’t disappoint.
Veracity picks up a week after Duplicity ended with a heart broken Kinley and a broken Holt. It’s not till a turn of events brings them together and they have to face what happened. Compassion and friendship helped them heal and see that they still love each other despite what happened.
I enjoyed this book just as much as I did Duplicity, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time reading. It had me laughing and in tears. This is definitely a must read just make sure to read Duplicity before hand.
This was the perfect conclusion for this couples story. There is the perfect amount of heartache and pain mixed in to have you butting your nails to see what will happen. You will go please don’t let this be the thing that will end this love story. I swear Shade was sitting at her computer and was asking herself, “what can I do to make the reader want to cuss at me?” If this wasn’t what she was thinking she still achieved it. I found myself cussing out loud too many times to count while reading this one.
And even though Marcus is not my favorite person, because of his actions, I still cannot wait to get his story in the next book in the series.
A Wonderful Conclusion To This Duet!!
Veracity begins 1 week after the shocking conclusion of Duplicity
Heartbroken, Kinley is dragged out of bed so she can start putting herself back together, plus the Resort needs her. She’s really struggling with the fact that Holt lied so much to her – why had he made out that they wanted the same things & they’d have a future together? It was so cruel!!
Heartbroken, Holt is living in an RV. Hiking, writing lyrics & music. He’s beating himself up for being a coward, for not telling Kinley the truth about himself and Marcus. Especially because of the horror of the way it was revealed! He doubts she’ll ever forgive him & who could blame her with what Marcus nearly did!!
Holt & Kinley are drawn back together in a time of great need. Compassion & friendship cost nothing after all, as long as that’s all it is!!
Will friendship lead them back together? Will their heartbreak be mended? Will Marcus drive them apart again? Are there bigger secrets in their future?
I enjoyed this book as much as Duplicity. There are some BIG shocks in store, so have your hankies ready The Author lulled me into a false sense of security with Veracity, time & again, then BANG – my world was blown apart for one reason or another!! This is a must read
Debbie, 1970, UK
strong>Another winner from SM Shade
After having read and been wowed by Duplicity, did NOT see that ending coming at all btw, so of course I had to immediately dive right into this next book, Veracity. The titles were as cleverly thought out as the content within them. Anyone that knows me at all knows I have a weakness for rockstar/musician themed romances…having read S. M. Shade’s amazingly suspenseful and heartfelt duet-beginning with Rockstar- Interrupted (if you haven’t read them..DO!), I knew I needed to read more from this author, asap! She kept me glued to these stories I’ve read so far, no matter how much sleep might be losing or the price paid for it the next day!
When a hot celebrity guitar toting musician books an extended stay in Kinley’s beautiful hotel and resort, she rolls out the red carpet hoping that nothing goes wrong with this wild card to ruin her late father’s legacy, left for her to continue. Kinley prides herself on her well trained staff, the excellent services provided and of course their utmost professional behavior and discretion. That all flies out the window when Marcus Singleton, the privileged ahole, shows up with his obnoxious attitude and puts everything she’s worked for to the test…over and over and over again.
Here in Veracity, after ‘you know who’ has done what he’s done, even if it wasn’t intentional, the truth is out now, has spectacularly hit the fan leaving Kinley alone with her tears, a shattered heart and no trust left to spare. What Marcus, aka Holt wouldn’t do to have Kinley look at him the way she did before he let her down. Having to leave her, being away from her has made him second guess everything he thought was important to help his family. If only she would listen and maybe try to forgive what was out of his hands all along. Will she let him explain?
Veracity- truthfulness- is what a majority of this part of the story is all about. Sometimes it’s hard to hear, difficult to tell, not always easy to forgive when you do hear it. Love might be able to conquer all..maybe…or kill itself trying! There are in this case, 2 sides to every coin, if you chose to look at what is right there in front of you.
So many sweet and often humorous interactions between all the wonderful characters who feel like family (one or two, not so much!) that make this book, which was my favorite of the two, shine especially bright for me. Kinley’s Foxhaven resort has become a home or home away from home for the friends and family of her heart and soul. It’s a beautiful, fun place where all thing seems possible. So watch what happens when it all comes together, albeit with some bumps and ditches along the way. Hope you love the ride to happiness as much as I did. Rockstar romance..yes, unexpected happenings…yes, but just so much more….
This is the conclusion to Holt and Kinley’s story. In the first book Holt betrayed and lied to Kinley about his identity. Kinley has a resort to run and has no time to nurse a heartbreak. Holt feels terrible about what happened between him and Kinley. Will the couple be able to overcome past hurts? How will it all turn out? A fantastic ending to the couple’s story.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
Heartwarming – This book was more than just amazing! It all started with book one which left me NEEDING book 2 as I absolutely fell in love with the story. Book two starts with the most stunning cover that matches an extremely touching story filled with angst, unpredictable scenes, heartache, tears, laughter and lots of sexy-time too! Loved all of it!
After the way we were left with Duplicity I wanted answers lol. Well they are all answered in this book. I love Holt and Kinley, the relationship they built up in the first book was perfect until it wasn’t!
There are so many things that stand in the way of Kinley and Holt coming together in this book but will they fight to overcome them together?
This book just gives you all the feels!
She’s the light, and I’m runing towards her, but she could also be the train that runs me ower and flattens the future into something I have to face alone.
One of my favourite couples ever! If they were real, I’d wish to be their friend. I’m in love with the thought of them and with the story itself.
S.M. is slowly becoming one of my favourite authors.
Heartfelt ….
Love this completion of kinley and Holt’s stories… the trial and triumphs of life that sometimes gets us down seem to just touch them and disappear under their understanding and love for each other.. well done SM another great story done well… looking forward to Marcus’s story …
I laughed, cried and ranted against a few characters throughout the book.
An emotional and satisfying conclusion for Kinley and Holt
Book 2 in the Jilted series, since book 1 first ends on a cliffhanger, make sure you read that first.
I loved how much Kinley and Holt had in common and I loved how they both try to do the right thing, and of course we get more of all those great secondary characters from the first book as well. More unexpected plot twists as while I was waiting for the shoe to drop in this one, it was more than one shoe and neither was what I expected.
An emotional and satisfying conclusion for Kinley and Holt, l was even happy with the direction for the a-hole character from book 1 (trying to avoid spoilers here). The author definitely has me intrigued to get that character’s story. I’m hooked on this series and looking forward to the third book. 5 stars
B2B Kelly
I have literally been on the edge of my seat since the end of duplicity!! I absolutely loved this book and the whole chemistry between Holt and Kinley! I hope the whole time for Kinley to make Holt pay for what happened in Duplicity, but youll just have to read and see exactly what happens for yourself. hahaha But it couldn’t have ended any better and I absolutely loved the book!! Another amazing book by SM Shade!!!
This has been an anticipated book for me since I read the ending of Duplicity! I did not see that twist coming. Veracity starts off right where we left off. Both Kinley and Holt are dealing with heartbreak in their own way. Kinley is dealing with it a way she never thought she would, just like tv characters. Holt has turned to nature and music to help hear his heart.
Tragedy brings them back together, but that’s not where everything ends. Veracity is an emotional rollercoaster and just when you think the characters can breather, this author hits you with another twist. Even though things didn’t go great during this book, I liked the fact that it wasn’t something trying to mess up with their relationship. It was refreshing to have a book that way, even though the events happening here were not ones I saw coming!
I love all the characters in this book that are there for Kinley. Her hotel staff is more like a family and I love all the changes she makes to this resort. She’s such a kind person who is there for people when needed. Holt hasn’t had an easy life, but it’s clear when he loves something he does it with his whole heart!
The ending was bittersweet, but I loved it! Veracity is filled with romance, family, humor and definitely some intense moments. While Marcus really annoyed me, it’s clear there’s more to him. I’m excited to see what his story will be!
An amazing continuation and ending to Kinley and Holt story!
A whirlwind romance filled with secrets, suspense, deceit, romance , steam and off the charts physical attraction S.M. does not disappoint in any of those areas ! Wonderful characters surrounded by a lovely supporting cast and a great story with so many twists and turns !! I cannot wait for Marcus’s story. Loved it !
~~Michele McMullen ~~
I loved this book!! Holt and Kinley are two amazing characters with a great cast of supporting characters that I was so happy to see again! This book is amazing and you should read it right now!!! I’ve added Holt to my harem and he’s keeping everyone entertained!
This is the 2nd book in the series and after reading Duplicity I couldn’t wait to get my greedy mitts on Veracity, which is the conclusion of Holt and Kinley’s story. Again I was sucked right in like quicksand and didn’t come up for air til the end.The story grabs you by the goolies (not that I’ve got any but you know what I mean) and gives you all the feels. From loving Holt and Kinley,who I may add is THE most forgiving person ever, to wanting to give Marcus a wedgy and give him a good old verbal battering.
I can’t recommend this series highly enough, so get one clicking.
Nice wrap up to the story of Holt and Kinley! This book was packed with some crazy revelations! Just because they got back together doesn’t mean all was well! They’re was still so much more for these 2 to go through. I can’t wait to read Marcus’s book!!!
A great conclusion to Kinley and Holts story. I love these characters. Kinley feels used and torn apart by Holt pretending to be his twin brother Marcus and not telling her it it when they got close. They are both heart broken over everything that happened. Both Kinley and Holt have family issues they need to work out but work things out together. I love how this story makes you feel. Happy one moment was the next. Even though Marcus was a total butthole most of the time I can’t wait to read his story next.
Kinley and Holt’s story was fascinating, but full of secrets. It made their journeys, separate and together, difficult but meaningful. I can relate, as I’m sure most of us can, of dealing with loved one’s difficult behaviors and how they can affect our lives. This duet took us on a journey of hard roads and happy surprises. I can’t wait to see where the road goes next.
This book picked up right were Duplicity left off, and then the shocks and surprises quickly followed. The minute I started reading I was immediately hooked and didn’t to put it down. So many emotions, so much angst, but a beautifully told story.
Every time I would start to get comfortable or think things might be steadying, there was another twist that kept everything interesting, or sad. There were moments that made me very very sad. But even in those moments I was in awe of how well written it was.
S.M. Shade tugged at my heartstrings and made me tear up but also made me so happy I had the chance to read this story. The ending was perfect and exactly what this story needed. I loved the characters (most of them anyway) and I cannot wait to hopefully revisit them in the next book of the series. I highly recommend this duet.