Lies We Live & Synopsis:
Ella Ingraham is a best-selling novelist. She's also a murderer. At least that's what most of the world thinks after her ex brought a tabloid frenzy and a civil suit down on her for "negligence" following the stillbirth of their unplanned child at eight months. Her cross-country drive is meant to be an escape, and Horatio, AR is just another random exit off the highway. Until she meets Josh Devereaux.
Josh Devereaux – seductive, charming and hot, hot, hot – is a part-time farmer, full-time tech genius holed up in his hometown after a few years in New York turned him into someone else. Someone worse. His closetful of skeletons has been locked up tight since he returned to Arkansas, right along with his heart. He knows Ella could unlock both – and what a bad idea that would be.
Ella has no intention of getting involved with Josh, but as one date turns into more, feelings surface Ella hasn't felt in years -- like hope. As their relationship grows, Josh knows he should tell Ella the truth about his past. If only the lie wasn't so much easier to believe.
Josh Devereaux – seductive, charming and hot, hot, hot – is a part-time farmer, full-time tech genius holed up in his hometown after a few years in New York turned him into someone else. Someone worse. His closetful of skeletons has been locked up tight since he returned to Arkansas, right along with his heart. He knows Ella could unlock both – and what a bad idea that would be.
Ella has no intention of getting involved with Josh, but as one date turns into more, feelings surface Ella hasn't felt in years -- like hope. As their relationship grows, Josh knows he should tell Ella the truth about his past. If only the lie wasn't so much easier to believe.
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Brooke's Review:
I want to thank the author, Brenda St. John Brown, for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give an honest review. Receiving this book for free has in no way altered my opinion or review.
I have to say that I loved this authors young adult book, Swimming To Tokyo. More than the story, which was fantastic, I loved her writing. So given the opportunity to read something else by her, I jumped at the chance.
Ella Ingram has been through the mill. And she suffered for it. After a long court battle with her boyfriend over their still born child, Ella picks up and leaves everything behind to get away and try and re-invent herself. She'll do anything to get past her past, except face it head on. When she ends up in a small town where she meets the mysterious Josh Deveraux, her life takes a turn back towards home, and all she's tried to leave behind.
I love Ella. She's strong. Her past experiences have made her so. I cannot imagine having endured the loss of a child. And to be brought to court over it is something unfathomable. This one is tough as nails. It's hard not tone on her side.
Josh has his own secrets that he doesn't share, but he knows exactly who Ella is. Josh is a perfect swoon worthy book man. Good looking, suave and ready to leave his past behind, it rears it's ugly head when Ella comes to town. And even though he knows he should stay away from her, he can't help but be drawn to her.
Ella and Josh have a slow burn. The romance is just right. Ella and Josh don't go at each other, but they don't stay away, either. The story really focuses on how they get to know each other and how they find out about the other. What starts as a simple date becomes more than either of them bargained for. Josh knows exactly who Ella is and what she's been through, but does Ella really know Josh. And his secret are is then thing she can never find out about.
I love Si and Trudy. They are Josh's friends but Trudy quickly becomes one to Ella. I love that she's there when Ella needs her most. And even though she is loyal to Josh, she knows things. Things that she can't tell Ella.
Finally there's Eric. I hate Eric. I will be that honest right off the bat. I hate what he's done to Ella. And I hate who he is. And I hate that he holds so much over her. I don't want him dead. That would be too good for him. I just want him gone. He made and continues to make Ella's life hell. And it's just not fair! I would beat him if I met him in real life!
Overall the story takes on a quiet suspense that builds and builds. I have to say I didn't see the ending coming. And then BAM, a cliffhanger. I was NOT happy! And I mean that in a great way. The way that says, "Give me the next book or I might have to thrown something!"
So onto the next book it is. Because you just can't leave someone hanging like St. John Brown did!
I want to thank the author, Brenda St. John Brown, for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give an honest review. Receiving this book for free has in no way altered my opinion or review.
I have to say that I loved this authors young adult book, Swimming To Tokyo. More than the story, which was fantastic, I loved her writing. So given the opportunity to read something else by her, I jumped at the chance.
Ella Ingram has been through the mill. And she suffered for it. After a long court battle with her boyfriend over their still born child, Ella picks up and leaves everything behind to get away and try and re-invent herself. She'll do anything to get past her past, except face it head on. When she ends up in a small town where she meets the mysterious Josh Deveraux, her life takes a turn back towards home, and all she's tried to leave behind.
I love Ella. She's strong. Her past experiences have made her so. I cannot imagine having endured the loss of a child. And to be brought to court over it is something unfathomable. This one is tough as nails. It's hard not tone on her side.
Josh has his own secrets that he doesn't share, but he knows exactly who Ella is. Josh is a perfect swoon worthy book man. Good looking, suave and ready to leave his past behind, it rears it's ugly head when Ella comes to town. And even though he knows he should stay away from her, he can't help but be drawn to her.
Ella and Josh have a slow burn. The romance is just right. Ella and Josh don't go at each other, but they don't stay away, either. The story really focuses on how they get to know each other and how they find out about the other. What starts as a simple date becomes more than either of them bargained for. Josh knows exactly who Ella is and what she's been through, but does Ella really know Josh. And his secret are is then thing she can never find out about.
I love Si and Trudy. They are Josh's friends but Trudy quickly becomes one to Ella. I love that she's there when Ella needs her most. And even though she is loyal to Josh, she knows things. Things that she can't tell Ella.
Finally there's Eric. I hate Eric. I will be that honest right off the bat. I hate what he's done to Ella. And I hate who he is. And I hate that he holds so much over her. I don't want him dead. That would be too good for him. I just want him gone. He made and continues to make Ella's life hell. And it's just not fair! I would beat him if I met him in real life!
Overall the story takes on a quiet suspense that builds and builds. I have to say I didn't see the ending coming. And then BAM, a cliffhanger. I was NOT happy! And I mean that in a great way. The way that says, "Give me the next book or I might have to thrown something!"
So onto the next book it is. Because you just can't leave someone hanging like St. John Brown did!
Brenda St. John Brown Bio:
Brenda is a displaced New Yorker living in the English countryside. She writes novels about teens and twenty-somethings kissing. Her characters do other things, too, but there's always kissing.
When she's not writing, Brenda enjoys hiking, running and reading. In theory, she also enjoys cooking, but it's more that she enjoys eating and, try as she might, she can't live on Doritos alone.
Website: www.brendastjohnbrown.com
Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/
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