✅ If Lisbeth Salander and Jack Reacher had a Black/Thai love child…she would be SOPHIE.✅ Brilliant hacker, MMA fighter, domestic abuse survivor, chronic depressive✅ Likes kids and animals more than people✅ Superpower: everyone falls in love with Sophie✅ Likes to go off the grid and hide under a fake identity✅ Never, never gives up on a case. Never. Paradise hides a master thief.What if diamonds … Never.
Paradise hides a master thief.
What if diamonds aren’t a girl’s best friend?
A heist at a high-end auction house sends tech specialist Sophie on a new case hunting down a thief whose skills match her own. Even as she chases a cache of precious gems, events begun in a distant land threaten the fragile happiness Sophie’s building—and an enigmatic new partner brings challenges close to home, luring Sophie into the world of vigilante justice.
“Great character development, twists and turns! You never know how these books will end.” ~Tango
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Another look into Sophie’s life. As good a read as Toby Neal always delivers in you like action.
I received an ARC from the author. Here are my thoughts:
Toby Neal has become my favorite author. I’ve read all of her books and blogs; her biography is amazing. This book, Wired Truth, is the 10th in this series, and I hope not the last! Sophie has so much more living to do!
I don’t know how she does it. Neal imagines a situation, imagines how it goes, how it’s done, what the pitfalls may be. She imagines the why and how and puts the words down on paper (so to speak) and makes our minds walk through it with her, as if we were participating in the action. This is an example: Connor shot up from the ground, grasping the pole overhand with one hand, and underhand with the other, guarding against the slippery spin of the oiled pole.
I always learn something from reading a Toby Neal book! A new word, an interesting fact, a new-to-me cultural nuance or appreciation, even a new cuss word in a foreign language. There’s always a quote or two that I’m inclined to save.
Then there’s the excellent and thrilling mystery to solve! Always something new! How does one person come up with all this stuff? One of the quotes from this book I’ve saved: “Life is all we have. Time is all we have. How is it of any benefit if we are living in the past, or projecting into the future? If we squander these precious moments with bitterness, judgment, or regret?”
I absolutely will be reading this one again. Neal’s stories are so packed with wisdom, beautiful descriptions and amazing characters, I find in reading them a second (and sometimes a third) time there’s something almost profound that I’ve missed. READ THIS SERIES!
Stolen diamonds, handsome & brooding French guy and plenty of action! And that’s just on the job. Then there’s the rest of Sophie’s life! Wired Truth really let’s us see Sophie stepping into her own true self and its fantastic. I feel like my girlfriend is finally getting her s*@% together! Can’t wait for the next book!
This series just keeps getting better. I love the way Sophie keeps growing and developing. The plots and the story are good and nicely intertwined with Some action .I love this series by Toby! I would recommend this book to everyone!!!
DYNAMIC!
WIRED TRUTH (Paradise Crime Thrillers Book 10) by Toby Neal is Dynamic! This book may be read as a stand alone. However, to truly understand the depth of the relationships between the characters, one needs to read the entire series in sequential order.
Neal is on top of her game in WIRED TRUTH! She has brought her main character Sophie Smithson so far since the start of this series! Instead of hiding behind her computer, Sophie can’t wait to get out in the field and do the investigations herself. This case proves to be interesting on many levels since Sophie will be working with a new partner Pierre Raveaux. He’s new at Security Solutions but he’s a perfect fit. This case proves to be filled with double deception, the harshest of lies, asks and answers the question what is truly worth living and dying for and are diamonds truly a girl’s best friend? Neal also incorporates plenty of behind the scenes personal drama for all of her characters. You always want the best for Sophie as she’s been through so much in her life. As this sequel ends, Neal throws out a twist that will leave readers STUNNED & definitely waiting for Book 11! I was provided an ARC of this book by the author. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.
I know that I say this every time, but it’s true! This series just keeps getting better and better. The characters are advancing and changing through all their experiences and they keep getting better and better! All the suspense and drama that we look forward to with Toby’s writing and new twists and turns. I could not put this book down but had to finish it! The downside is that no matter how long these books are, they are never long enough for me! And then I have to wait until the next comes out. I received this book as an ARC reader, but the review is all mine. Can’t wait to see what happens to Sophie next!
I was privileged to get an advanced readers copy of the book and here is my honest opinion. This is truly a great continuation of Sofies adventure. Sofie is more mature but not any less adventurous. There is also a new character in play which I truly liked and which hopefully will stay in later books in the series. Some of the old familiar characters get some long awaited clarity with their feelings/relationships if I may express it that way, for me this book was truly enjoyable for this particular reason among many others. As always I do enjoy great adventure, easy readable storyline, well developped characters, colorful settings for the story. It definitelly seems that story itself is far from finished which is a very good news 🙂
I am an ARC reader for this book. I absolutely loved it! It is #10 in the series and it takes place 2 years later. Connor is still in Thailand and had left Sophie to be the head of Security Solutions. She finally gets to go on a case with a new partner; this partner is French, sexy and very interesting. She loves being back in the field. This case is about a diamond theft that becomes very challenging. Toby writes such a emotional, interesting storyline that deals with Sophie’s many loves and challenges ( Momi her daughter, Conner, Jake and her new partner). Sophie does make the discovery of who she really loves, and this story also has a surprise ending. I really recommend this book. it helps to have read the prior ones but can be read on its own. Waiting for the next one Toby, need to know what is in store for Sophie.
The Paradise Crime Thrillers have quickly become my favorite series. It only took me one night to read this book. Every time I think I can guess what’s about to happen, Toby Neal throws us yet another curveball.
In Wired Truth, Sophie is back working in the field with a new partner. As always, we never know what to expect with her personal life. She seems to be trying to dissect her true feelings as well.
While this can be read as a stand-alone book, I recommend that you read the entire series.
Sophie’s back!!! I love that she has found peace in herself. Life has finally given her a much needed break! I’ve truly enjoyed watching Sophie grow and mature emotionally throughout this series. Not believing herself capable of love, she has found something special in the three men who adore her. Never thinking she’d ever have a family of her own, she has a beautiful daughter who is her absolute world. Sophie is proof that with strength and endurance anything is possible. I can’t wait to visit Sophie in her next adventure.
Sophie, now going by her maiden name of Smithson, is in charge of Security Solutions and hating the desk confining responsibilities as CEO. A new client comes to her with a case that has her back in the field with a new partner, new hire Pierre Raveaux. The case is bigger than they realized and they work well together to solve it. Raveaux is a good partner for Sophie.
I loved how this story was told – each chapter a different character’s point of view. I was also happy that Ms Neal redeemed her one transgression by returning Ginger to her proper owner. I literally cried at her loss in the last book!
The characters in this series have changed considerably in the two years since the last book took place. Sophie has come such a long way from the person she was a few years ago. She is even using American idioms in her speech regularly, and is warm and comforting with strangers. She has a good handle on her depression finally, too. She has been such a fantastic example of living with clinical depression and the toll it takes, and the very real struggle of managing it. I am most definitely enjoying this matured Sophie.
Connor. Connor is perfectly himself in this book. He has also changed, and while he thinks it’s for the better, I have my doubts. I can see a future Connor coming that we won’t necessarily like and I’m afraid Sophie may eventually be the one who must stop him. This is just totally my theorizing and not anything really indicated in this book.
Raveaux is a welcome addition to this series. He is a complex character who will definitely give Sophie a run for her money, to use one of the aforementioned idioms. He is fighting the battle between grieving his dead wife and being attracted to someone and this will definitely complicate the situation that came about in the last chapter.
All in all, an excellent book and one of my favorites in the series. I cannot wait to read the next to see where they all go from here.
This was another awesome book by Toby Neal. The characters we all love from the Paradise Crime books make an appearance and also those we love to hate. I loved how the story grabs your attention and doesn’t let go. In this book a new character makes an appearance and makes you wonder if he will be another love interest for Sophie. I loved how Sophie and this new character work together to solve a diamond heist. Are hormones flaring between the two characters? Will Sophie add another person to her already complicated “love-life”, or will she pine away for one of her previous love interests? This book has some surprises and will shock you. I loved it and look forward to the next book in the series!
I read a lot of books. Since retirement, I read about a book a day. In my lifetime, I have read thousands of books. I take my Kindle with me where ever I go and read every chance I get. If it is a really good book, I will stay up reading until I finish the book or just can’t keep my eyes open.
There are a lot of good writers out there in the world with good ideas for plot lines that aren’t too cliched or done to death. However, my favorites don’t just string words together in a coherent manner, they are storytellers. A storyteller makes you care about their characters. They invite you into a hero/heroine that is human, complex, and someone you’d like to meet and befriend. A storyteller builds the story with each page, pulling you along to read just one more paragraph, one more page, one more chapter until you are at the end and you want to read more. As the story’s tension builds, the reader’s breath intensifies, the heart begins to race, and you are fully drawn into the pace of the story.
Toby Neal is a storyteller of the best kind. She develops her characters as though they are real people, people you want to know. Even her ‘bad guys’ have developed personalities and back stories to explain their actions. Her plots are feasible. The arc of the story is plausible. Her characters relate to each other in authentic ways. Set in the Hawaiian Islands, she includes their history, their customs, their problems and their pleasures.
Wired Truth, Neal’s latest in telling Sophie’s story takes place 2 years after her last book. Much has changed while the past still has a stronghold on Sophie’s heart and mind. Wired Truth introduces a new hunk of a man in her life as Sophie deals with her feelings for Alika, Connor and Jake. Stolen diamonds, a trip to San Francisco, and her daughter, Momi, all take her attention as she takes a break from being a CEO to working in the field again.
Wired Truth can be read as a stand-alone story, but I highly recommend that you start from the beginning of Sophie’s journey. Reading the earlier books in order will give a greater depth of understanding and enjoyment to this installment. If I could give Wired Truth and Toby Neal 6 stars I would, but 5 will have to do.
Another installment in the complicated and exciting world of Sophie. This story picks up two years after the last book. Sophie’s life has changed dramatically. She is now a mother and responsible for a multimillion dollar company. Then a diamond heist brings her back into working “in the field”. True to Sophie, her person life is as complicated as ever, some old loves are still in the picture and there is a new hunky Frenchman vying for her affections. As always, Toby Neal has crafted a great story and allowed us to immerse ourselves into the exciting world she has created for her characters. Can’t wait to read more!
Once again taken on an adventure that keeps you on your toes. Love the way Toby tells her stories, just when you think you know where the story is going there is a twist you didn’t see coming. As soon as I got to the end of the book I wanted to read another one, I hate that the story gets to a cut off point when I still want mote.
With baby Momi safely with her father on Kaua’i, Sophie accepts the challenge of finding diamonds missing from a Honolulu auction house. Since Sophie has developed throughout the WIRED series to be as comfortable in the field as behind her computer screen, she accepts the client’s demand to be the investigator. Enter a new partner – Pierre Reveaux – to help with his contacts in the diamond world. And to provide a bit of romantic interest! Toby Neal brings our favorite and not so favorite characters up to date through out the mystery of the missing diamonds. Connor remains in Thailand. We catch glimpses of Jake, Pim Wat and the Master, Momi and nanny Armita. Ginger arrives to pair her exuberance with the regal Anubis as Sophie runs through Honolulu to the ocean. Not as dark or graphic as some WIRED stories, I love Wired Truth as Sophie moves forward from her many struggles of the past. I look forward to her next adventure!
Wow, what a rollercoaster ride. Sophie has come a long way,but there is still a bit of the old Sophie. I just love her new partner, he is an amazing character. And Willie’s love life will have you guessing to the very end.
WIRED. TRUTH. Toby Neal
Security Solution specializes investigations,the manager of an auction house has come with the item of diamonds are gone. He personal wants to hire Sophie, since he was the one overseeing them go into the vault. He research and only she has the sensitivity to do the job. She misses being in the field, and now having a new partner to work with, sparks fly. He comes from France and has a unique set of skills. The settings are beautiful, the plot is thick with drama and tension, as readers that is what we expect from the author. She brings her characters to life, especially for Sophie, the love ones she has lost, and the love for her daughter. Readers will definitely want to read.
Given ARC for my voluntary review and my honest opinion
It’s two years later, and Sophie is back. I love how she is using her maiden name now instead of “Ang”, a name fraught with bad memories. And as she moves on, she seems more centered. Her daughter, Momi, seems to have helped with this although Sophie does have to share Momi with her father, Alika. But even that situation is stable with the help of her nanny. Her adept technology skills are still her forte, and she uses them prodigiously. A new character enters the picture at Security Solutions which provides us with even more interesting situations. A surprise and welcome ending awaits readers!
The “Wired” stories get better and better, and this one too doesn’t disappoint. It’s filled with action and mister and a few surprising twists (it wouldn’t be a Toby Neal book without the twists).
Who doesn’t love diamonds 😉 and who doesn’t love Sophie! Although fictional she’s very real to all of us who follow her journey. She came so far and “grew” so much.
A new and intriguing partner in her job adds a je ne sais quoi feel to it. Will Toby keep him in the next story hmmm…..
Connor also goes through an intriguing stage in his life and I would have loved if there was a little video attached to his performance, it was fantastic to visualize it with my mind.
The ending is puzzling though …. or is it not?? Time will tell and definitely next book is something I cannot wait to read and see how all this continues.