The third book in the bestselling Wicked Bay series from L A Cotton To the outside world, seventeen-year-old Kyle Stone has it all. A future playing the sport he loves, money and status, and his forever girl by his side. But Kyle’s good at pretending; hiding what he doesn’t want others to see. Because Kyle has secrets, the kind that can change everything. Pretty, popular, and dating one of Wicked … everything.
Pretty, popular, and dating one of Wicked Bay High’s rising football stars, Laurie Davison is living the life most girls only dream about. But behind closed doors, she feels like a fake. Keeping up appearances is exhausting, and the one person she should be able to turn to is the person pushing her away.
They say love conquers all, but lies destroy. And when the truth comes out, hearts don’t only get hurt.
They get ruined.
*Wicked Lies can be read as a standalone but will be better enjoyed when read in series order
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Kyle and Laurie’s story was a fantastic read of young love,lies, deceit, family and the past coming back to haunt you. Someone from kyles past comes out and wants to reconnect with him but he can’t he can’t go there and to hide it he nds up lying to Laurie his girlfriend and his family making him angry and avoiding everyone which in turn is hurting them. All he wants is to play football and have Laurie by his side. Laurie has her own issues hr parents. This is an amazing series I feel in love with the characters. A must read that I would highly recommend as a must read go read book 1 today.
4.5 stars
“Because that was the problem with lies – the more you told, the easier they became.”
Wicked Lies is my third book by L.A. Cotton and it’s also the third book in the Wicked Bay Series.
It can be read as a standalone without a problem. But to better grab the whole family and friends thing better, I suggest starting the series from the beginning.
This book tells us the story of Kyle and Laurie which have been introduced to us in the first two books. And as I liked both already I was really looking forward to their story.
“And I walked away from him wondering how the one person who promised you the world could also be the one to ruin it.”
L.A. Cotton did not disappoint. She did both characters great justice and Wicked Lies became just another page-turner to me. Her writing style creates a great dynamic and has an easy flow. You hop on her wave of words and just drift along.
“Because love was like that. It didn’t judge or walk away when times got hard. It was patience and forgiveness and even if, in the end, it wasn’t enough. Right now, it was everything.”
Kyle and Laurie are a great match as much as Lo and Rick. They just click and fit. They all act like the teenagers they are, but they are also pretty grown up for their age. They are easy to like with their goofy and witty attitudes and lovable personalities.
Life throws them life-changing obstacles in their way. Laurie and Kyle deal with them as best as possible with decisions they seem right for them, because they don’t know any better. But lies and secrets always divide. They create hurt and broken hearts. Luckily Laurie and Kyle are strong and they love each other enough to walk through those fires together. They come out of these troubled times with an even stronger bond and deeper love. I’m pretty sure they can survive everything.
“I thought some secrets were better left buried, but they weren’t. Because in the end, the truth always came out. And when it did, you could let it ruin you or you could own your mistakes and move forward.”
Wicked Lies is a fantastic third book in this YA series which keeps your eyes glued to the pages and turning those while loosing any sense of time.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I was so excited for this book that I completely tore through it in one night, and then when I finished it, I was so upset with myself because I was left wanting more. More of this story and more of this characters.
I really enjoyed Kyle and Laurie’s story, L.A Cotton did an amazing job, as always.
She gave us a book about friendship, family and love. This book is about second chances, love and most importantly: fighting for what matters the most! Love, family, friends and whatever makes you tick. You just have to find out what is it and then fight tooth and nail for it.
So happy that I got my wish, and my perfect boy, Kyle got his own book. I was so excited to learn more about him.
I love how his character is built: he is loyal to a fault, good and kind, always puts his family first and fights for his loved ones. I loved seeing him with Laurie, that boy really loves her, he is so protective of her and wants a future together for them.
He is strong and sometimes to stubborn for his own good, always tries to solve his problems alone, but sometimes you gotta let someone is, you have to trust those around you and ask for help.
I really liked that we got to know his story, we found out more about his father and also about his birth mother.
Laurie is so sweet and caring, always there for her friends, and most importantly she is always by the side of her boyfriend Kyle. These two are so good together, they fit perfectly and their relationship is really relationship goals. Seeing them together makes all my insides turn to mush.
I liked that I got the chance to know more about Laurie, about her family, and also that I got the chance to see and learn what is going in her heart and mind.
We also had the chance to meet Kiera, and I can honestly say that I loved her from the very first second. She is the female version of Kyle, but more sassy and with more fire in her. I want more of her, want to find out her story.
I am looking forward and I am so excited for what is yet to come. I am so curious about the following books in this amazing series.
Kyle’s story. Kyle is a joking, goof ball, good friend kind of guy. You can’t help but love him. But Kyle has many layers. He jokes to hide what he’s feeling, or goofs around so no one knows something is bothering him. He’s so good at it, that those closest to him…including family and his girlfriend…see it. But a person can only do that for so long. Relationships start to suffer. Kyle starts to suffer. This is Kyle’s story, and we learn who Kyle really is and what he’s hiding.
This one was narrated by Kathryn Lynhurst & Petey Jambalaya, who were incredible narrating this story!!! I listened to this book in like 12 hours. I was totally engrossed. That’s what happens when you take a GREAT author like L.A. Cotton and 2 incredible narrators. You get sucked into the story and become part of it. I’m really sad that it look as though Lianne decided against finishing the series on audible. Because although I bought the kindle I bought the audible too, because I love listening to it!!! Either way it’s an addictive series and I will be continuing on!!! I highly recommend you give it a try!!
wow i love this book. this book can be read alone but should be read the first books in the series so will get a better feel for the book. i felling in love with this series and so excited that was able to read this whole series and would remend for anyone looking for a amazing read. ive read many other books by this author as i love this aauthor writing style that will draw you in from the first page tell the very end.
This is book three in the series but it can be read without reading the first two, which is what I did.
I really enjoyed reading Kyle and Laurie’s story and meeting the rest of his family. After reading this, I think I might go check out the first two in the series to see Rick and Lo’s story.
I don’t think I will ever get sick of the way Lianne Cotton writes a book!
The way she weaves a tale has me enthralled throughout the first page to the last!
I adored Maverick and Lo so it took me a couple beats to adjust to Kyle and Laurie and their story but thankfully, in true LA Cotton style, we had a tonne of Rick and Lo throughout because I mean seriously – what would Wicked Bay be without those two?!
Kyle was such a mystery to me throughout the first two books…
I adored him and his banter with Rick and Lo but there was always just something about him, something we were only able to get glimpses of before but definately something deeper, like another layer to him that he didn’t want anyone to know about.
He was always the larrikin, the one to break then tension with a quick one-liner or joke so it was so awesome to be able to sink our teeth into a bit more substance from him in this book!
He definately did not disappoint!
His inner turmoil was so emotional and refreshing as we got further and further into what made Kyle always feel like he needed to keep up the joker façade.
Happy to let others think what you see is what you get he had so much more depth to him than anyone, except Lo and Rick, gave him credit for.
He was steeped in such a sense of loyalty that the way he was happy to sacrifice his own happiness for the people he loved the most was almost tragic.
And one of those he loved the most was Laurie!
Gah – I absolutely loved the way he loved her and vice versa!
She was the serious to his joking…they were such a perfect blend together in a way that was written so well!
I was totally captivated by the strength of their feelings for each other! Their connection was palpable and jumped off the pages the further into the story you got.
I’m finding it hard to find the words for this one…it’s like, we knew Kyle and Laurie’s book was coming so that was no surprise but everything about this book as the story unfolded was surprising.
I loved every second of it!
It was so different to the first two books in this series and yet written in the same fluid, flawless style that only Lianne Cotton has.
There were up’s and downs and twists and turns and the gamut of emotions this book brought out was perfect!
Once again Lianne Cotton has proven why she is one of my go-to authors for a new read or a re-read!
She had me with Chastity Falls and she had me with Lucky Penny…she pretty much had me with everything she has written and I couldn’t be happier!
If you haven’t thrown yourself head first into Wicked Bay then you are missing out!
Another awesome addition to an already awesome series!
I am never sure about books that are about a couple that are already together but i am not sure why i ever doubt these ones especially when L.A Cotton is the author.
Hearing about Laurie and Kyle in the first two books i forgot how good it is to get to know the other characters as well.
Kyle is the one that can make you laugh out loud with his whitty comebacks and his personality of trying to be the light in any dark situation but when he is the one in the dark he struggles and it was such a good book to see him in a different light and to see the almost serious side.
His relationship with Laurie is also so funny he is so protective and he tries not to be all alpha but he can’t help it. These two are the sort of couple that make me smile, they are sweet and love each other so much you can feel the heat and chemistry coming off the pages.
The thing i loved about this book was that these two blended family had so many secrets and a difficult past but at the end of the day they always had each other’s back and were more than just your big names family, they accepted anyone and i loved that.
I really liked the introduction to two other characters and hopefully get a bit more of Kiera she was feisty but funny person and loved her character.
If you into Y/A love the family drama, secrets and a bloody good story then you need to read this book and if you haven’t started the wicked bay series you have too.
Big 5 stars for this book
Kyle and Laurie had everything, with the exception, of, the secrets that were between them and the fact that Laurie’s parents didn’t think that Kyle was the best choice for her.
Laurie loves Kyle but knows he’s keeping something from her and her imagination is going into overdrive, with the pressure from her parents that Kyle isn’t the right person for her and the secrets Laurie decides she has to know what he is keeping from her or they will never survive.
You watch Kyle and Laurie start to drift away from each other, with the secrets and lies coming between them, Kyle sees it but knows that it could tear apart everyone he loves. Taking matters into her own hands, when she does she knows what Kyle was keeping secret, she understands why and knows that it effects everyone he loves, but when Kyle realises Laurie knows he pushes her and everyone else away.
Kyle realises that the secrets and lies that were done to protect his family and Kyle knows that it’s about his life and what he needs to do.
With all the secrets and lies that go on between both Kyle and Laurie and their families, with them all out in the open it will either have them stronger then ever or pull them apart forever and destroy their families. Can’t wait to see what happens with the new characters in the series and how they survive their final year after everything is out in the open.
I loved Wicked Lies!! Book three in the Wicked Bay series; reading Wicked Lies was like visiting old friends. I love Maverick and Lo; but really loved that this book told Kyle and Laurie’s story! It has been a long time since a book series has drawn me in like the Wicked Bay series has.
L.A. Cotton is such a great storyteller! I can’t wait to see what she brings us in book four!
A wickedly devious read!
Some secrets are better left buried…
Lies destroys…
Heart breaks…
Hearts get ruined…
Damn! These characters’ story had me in pieces – loved every moment single moment of it. It will forever remain close to my heart.
Another emotionally charged hit in this series! The blows kept on coming – kept on breaking my heart and bringing tears to my eyes. My Gosh! This series and the characters will forever remain very close to my heart and I cannot wait for the next book!
For the author, if you are reading this, we need Trey’s story with the ‘girl’ from the wrong side of the tracks – please, tell me it is coming!
Full of lies, secrets, decisions, drama, betrayal, revelations and love.
Perfect for readers of contemporary romance.
I really love Kyle. Can’t get enough of him. The person I could do without was Laurie. I did not care for her at all. I felt that Kyle could have done better and would benefit by being with someone else. I needed to understand why she was the way she was. I got my explanation and I did feel for her. I still don’t care for her but I don’t dislike her as much as I did before. I can now tolerate her since she is who Kyle wanted to be with.
Wicked Lies is Book 3 in the Wicked Bay Series & follows Kyle Stone & Laurie Davison. Told in dual pov which accentuates the tone. Well seasoned supporting character’s are a mix of old & new characters. Secrets & lies intertwined through out this intriguing tale that will leave you dazed with a mix of thoughts. Brimming with ansgt a well crafted ya romance. Looking forward to reading the next novel in this series.
Kyle Stone has the world at his feet. He has everything he wants in life . . . money, popularity, friends, football and Laurie. He always has a joke to share and is the life of the party. He’s also got a secret that is tearing him apart and could change everything if it comes out.
Laurie Davison knows all about secrets. While she seems to have it all, including Kyle, she feels like she is simply going through the motions of life. Her parents are absent most of the time and when they are present continually push her to make decisions that make them happy and not her regarding who she dates and what college she attends. She loves Kyle, but she can also tell something is up with him. And those secrets are driving a wedge between them and causing her to trust her choices in following him to USC for college or going where her parents want.
Kyle’s struggling to keep it together and protect those he loves, but by pushing them away it’s causing heartbreak he can’t handle. When the truth finally comes up will it be enough to ruin Kyle Stone or will those that know and love him best rally around him as he’s done for them.
Wicked Lies had so many plot twists and turns it kept me enthralled and sucked me right back into highschool. The Stone-Princes have more family drama than you can imagine and Kyle is put through the ringer in this book! Kyle and Laurie are a sweet match, but their relationship is definitely put to the test by not only the outside world but by the secrets and worries they keep from one another.
Along with Kyle’s struggles, we also get Laurie’s backstory which really gives incredible depth to her character! There were a few scenes where she finally takes control of her life that made me want to stand up and cheer for her. It was fun to watch her really come into her own as a young woman rather than a teenage girl.
For fans of the series, the author also gives us plenty of Maverick and Lo while still keeping the main story focussed on Kyle and Laurie. Without giving things away, I have to say that I have a whole new respect for Mamma P – Rebecca Prince after this book. She totally rocks. I’m also looking forward to see how the newest addition to Wicked Bay High fares next school year.
Wicked Lies has plenty of heat, lots of angst, unbelievable drama and a crazy look into young adult life in Wicked Bay. 5 stars
Wicked, Wicked, Wicked…
Wicked Bay and it’s lies. At some point the truth had to come out…What a spectacular mess it all is! I have loved Kyle since the beginning. Not only is he sweet but he’s also kind, caring, and loyal. He is the glue for the Stone-Prince kids and company. He’s the funny, dependable, best friend. He’s the loving, happy, helpful one. So this mess, this situation, makes it more brutal than ever. It is deep. The lies and the pain aren’t going to be glossed over. And a lot is at stake…
If you thought it was going to be rainbows and unicorns for the Stone-Princes, think again. Lies have a way of being unraveled and truths being told. In a small town…it’s worse. Wicked Bay is intense and Wicked Lies will rile you up. Nothing like some lies to test your bonds.
This series is like eating M & M’s. You buy the 4lb. bag because its cheaper and you’re thrifty like that. You sit down and say just a handful. Hours later you’re in a sugar coma with maybe a handful left and funky colored drool running down your face. (No judgement from me.) You’ve devoured it all and you feel joy, happy, sad, and even remorseful. Because now you can only wait for the next installment…It’s okay though. I peeked in the back and it says Wicked Games for this Summer so…it won’t be long.
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
Another win in my book from this author. I love the Wicked Bay series. Kyle has always been so much fun to read so getting an in dept look inside him was a thrill. The love he has for Laurie is never ending. He knew she was his forever when he was 13 and he hasn’t stopped loving her ever since. However new things have come to light and they are messing with his head and affecting him in ways he doesn’t like. Laurie loves Kyle but she doesn’t feel confident in their love and knows that he is hiding something. I loved these two. I loved them in the first Wicked Bay series and I still love them in this book. This book is a bit lighter than the first two, with a little less angst, but there is never anything wrong with that. This book was perfect for them. We get to see their struggles and feel the realness in their relationship. I have to say, I was definitely NOT a Jared fan though. He just kept stepping on Kyle’s toes and exerting himself into Laurie’s life. Yeah I get it, you like her. But don’t be a douche, she has a boyfriend who she loves and you can never replace him! Great read. Can’t wait for Wicked Games!!
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Well I can honestly say I’ve been hooked by series & I was definitely looking forward Kyle’s story I wasn’t so sure about Laurie, I had concerns she was going to cheat I should’ve known that this Author wouldn’t have let such a great guy fall for a horrible person
Kyle is funny, he’s always ready to crack a joke to lighten everyone’s mood. He loves 3 things deeply … His family, Laurie & Football!!! Something has happened, since we were last in Wicked Bay, that has Kyle terrified that two of those three things may be in jeopardy if he can’t put an end to what’s going on. And all because he told one stupid, stupid lie to Laurie!!!
Laurie still feels uncomfortable that Jared & she had shared some texts after her fight with Kyle sometime before. On her part they were 100% innocent & stopped the second she realised that Jared hoped for more than friendship, she just can’t seem to tell Kyle. A distance has crept between them, he’s hiding something from her & she’s terrified what it could be. She catches glimpses of something in eyes sometimes, but he won’t open up. Committing to going to the same College seems to scary right now. She’s worried she’ll come second to Football & then all of the fame he’ll garner but she isn’t interested in Berkeley & Pre-Law like her parents want either!!
With them both trying to protect the other from what are relatively small but uncomfortable untruths & secrets, Kyle & Laurie’s relationship is put on the line!!! Both of their families are also put through some tests too, especially the Stone-Prince’s!!!
I loved this book, it was tense & uncomfortable reading at times but in a good way I was shocked, at times, by Kyle’s attitude but I’m so glad he tamed the beast We got to learn so much more about Laurie, I really felt for her
Do yourself a favour & 1 click this baby It’s SO worth it!!!
Debbie, 1970, UK