I love this series so much! Even though this is the second book in the series you could read this without having read the previous book and fully enjoy it. I say read them both though simply because they are fantastic books from an amazing author with fun storylines and truly loveable characters. This book sees us follow Bridger, an Enforcer for the Astoria Bay Thunder with a rep problem and Tia, a passionate young woman trying to recover from a mistake made in her younger years that keeps coming back to haunt her, as they navigate a new friendship. It is a fun filled ride full of not only laughter and love but plenty of emotion!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-06-23 00:50:052022-06-23 08:26:16Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Jules Herbert
What a great book! This is hands down one of the best books I have read this year. The story itself was believable, especially when it came to showing the bullying being done by the popular clique. Nathan has a big secret that he doesn’t want to get out. Nobody in school knows, except for Holly. She only found out by accident and he will do anything to make sure she keeps her mouth shut. How far will he go? Holly has been crushing on Nathan since the first day she saw him in her new school. She wanted to believe that he was one of the jerks after an incident involving her friend, but the more they spend time together the more she sees that he is a good person. When he asks her out she thinks he’s kidding. Why would he want to date her? When feelings get involved and the secret is being threatened, how far is too far in keeping it? Secrets don’t stay hidden for long.
The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent is a YA contemporary romance story with a strong emphasis on secrets and lies, high school politics/ pressure/angst/drama, trying to fit in, popular kids vs the unpopular, mean girls, cliques, emotion, fear, baggage, and more. I really wanted to love this book far more than I did. I felt so annoyed at times while reading it, and really wanted to shake the characters out of frustration. I didn’t connect with the characters as well as I would have hoped, and this made it difficult to invest in them and the outcome of the story. There seemed to be (for me) a lot of repetition that pulled me out of the story, then, as well, the flow of the story lagged/dragged in parts. This is not a typical reaction from me to one of Ms. Argents stories, as I loved her other books- so I will definitely be going back to revisit this book in a week or two and see if I still feel the same way, or if, perhaps, I was just having an off day when I read it.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Angela Hayeshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAngela Hayes2022-06-22 23:31:282022-06-23 08:24:38The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Angela Hayes
The Mastermind is not your typical brother’s best friend romance story. He is also a billionaire and the new boss. The suspense, the intrigue and the mystery are intricately and cleverly woven together to give the reader an intense read. The plot had me eagerly turning the pages waiting to see how it all unfolds. The story has a little bit of everything from danger and deadly secrets, lies and drama, tragedy, angst and let’s not forget the push/pull romance.
Remington Starke is living with a past that has tormented him and has kept him in a dark place. He knows he shouldn’t but she has always been his light but she is off limits. Now he is back and wonders if there could be more.
I look forward to seeing what Nadia gives us next.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-06-22 23:15:402022-06-23 08:22:48The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Jenni Bishop
This was an emotional 5 star read. You get pulled in right from the beginning. Sol is dealing with the fact that he can’t be a firefighter anymore. He attempts to go to a counselor but that doesn’t go very well. He’s a hero to others but not to himself. He tries to hide his injury when he can. Sol has been Ember’s mentor and she is determined to show him how important he is. Ember was great for Sol, she helps him heal. I really loved these two. Ember was a determined woman and refused to give up on Sol. We get so much in the read. The author does a great job with her writing and you will be done before you know it. All of the characters were great. This book is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. If you’re looking for an age-gap romance that pulls you in, 1-click and get started today on this one.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Austinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Austin2022-06-22 23:15:042022-06-23 08:23:26Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Michelle Austin
The Lie That Binds is truly and utterly heartbreaking, tragic, loving, and entertaining. This is not the first book I’ve read by this author and it definitely won’t be the last. I loved every single aspect. The romance, the sadness, the humor, the anger, ect all it was written beautifully. It also gave off “Never Been Kissed” vibes. Have you ever had a secret you were too embarrassed about so you would do anything to hide it? I do currently, but unlike Nathan I haven’t had anyone unknowingly find out. Secrets always come out, it’s at your control if you are the one delivering the secret or a 3rd party. Unfortunately for Nathan he doesn’t handle that too well. He devises a plan with his brother to help keep the secret under wraps, little did he know Holly was going to blow into his life and shake everything up. Holly, new to her small Oregon town, has a run with a gorgeous popular boy. Unfortunately he’s not a very nice person. After witnessing him have an epileptic seizure, the dynamic between them changes. Started off as friends but it has evolved to more. However there are classmates who don’t approve and will do anything to undermine them. Will they survive? The growth and the change between these characters together and apart is written so well. I look forward to digging into more books by this author. She definitely has a gift!
I love how the author has a small saying before each chapter …..about love, lies and truths. This story had me hooked from the first page and it was very hard to put down. I had to know what was coming next….lies upon lies, half truths and trying to fit in. Nathan is a high school boy who has a “secret” that no one knows except for his family. When Holly stumbles and finds out this secret that Nathan has, its takes you on a journey where lies become more and easier to say…but what happens when you fall for the person you lie to but yet the secret.
I can honestly say I get Nathan’s character in many ways….trying to protect himself from being hurt but yet AHHHH….. the downward spiral can lead you to misery and Holly I loved in this book. She was just so caring and understanding and I love the character growth in the book from beginning to end.
When I started this story I had not read the previous 2 books and I was worried it would make it hard to follow along with the storyline of this book, but I thought the author did a great job of touching on information from previous books with just enough information I didn’t feel confused, but not so much information that I felt like it would be pointless to check them out. After reading this story, I fully intend to read the first 2 books to see Krystina’s older sisters’ stories. This was such a great book; I loved reading about Krystina and Loukas’s relationship and the history behind her hurt and his guilt. I loved how the author would give the different characters the POV and we got to go back to the past and see her grandmother’s relationship begin with her now missing grandfather. The author did a great job of describing the panic and uncertainty when the pandemic hit and how families and businesses had to navigate through it. Overall it was a great story that made me laugh and cry. I can’t wait to read the first 2 books and the 4th book by the author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Haller-Dorishttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Haller-Doris2022-06-22 22:00:152022-06-23 08:20:25Love is Worth Fighting for (The Meraki Series Book 3) by Effie Kammenou – Review by Amanda Haller-Doris
Ms. Storm is back again with the third book in the Titans of Manhattan, and she again did not disappoint. Her style writing is uniquely hers and hers alone. The way she has with her words makes you feel whatever her characters are feeling in the moment. This book is just as amazing as the last 2 books of this series were. Mason Steele As one of the city’s most eligible bachelors and owner of the hottest new nightclub in the city, Mason’s fame and fortune were amassed by following two cardinal rules: Always keep sex casual Never mix business with pleasure Following the rules had never been a problem until he hires a new dancer who turns out to be a recent notch on his playboy bedpost. Drawn to her in a way he’d never been to anyone else, will he be able to keep her that way? Rhyann Ward After being awarded a ballet scholarship to an exclusive arts school, this Midwestern girl trades one Manhattan for another, moving from Kansas to New York, ready to follow her dreams with two goals in mind: Maintain her scholarship Land a spot in a world-wide production Quickly learning it takes more than passion, Rhyann discovers she also needs money. Convinced by her roommate to pole dance at a local club, she realizes her new boss is none other than the man she’d had a one-night stand with. Her life begins to unravel when she is pulled into a new and dangerous world. Lust, intrigue, seduction, and temptation have consequences. As the pieces begin to fall apart, his past and her future pull together to create something neither can resist. I’m excited to see what the next book in the series is like. I look forward the reading more of her books in the near future.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Skylar Danielshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSkylar Daniels2022-06-22 21:56:442022-06-23 08:19:54Seductively Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 3) by Anise Storm – Review by Skylar Daniels
Ms. Anise Storm is back again with the second book to the Titans of Manhattan Series. She has quickly become one of my favorited authors. She had me curled up in my bed with my bed reading this. I had to be far enough away from everyone to read this amazing book. Anton Kingston was one of Hollywood’s biggest heartthrobs, he has everything he ever imagined. A career, fame, fortune; he is sought after worldwide, and at the height of his stardom. His personal life has also aligned, and he finally has the things he’s wanted for a lifetime. Elsa Fitzgerald was raised in New York City’s high society, she has landed herself one of the Titans, and things couldn’t be better. Elsa is one of the most successful real estate agents in the entire city, and has the devotion of one of Hollywood’s leading men. All that’s missing is the two things she desires above all else. Their love story is one for the ages, or so she thought. Just when it seems as if everything she’s ever wanted is within reach, tragedy strikes and threatens to tear it all away. As their fairytale starts to unravel, choices have to be made. There are consequences when chasing perfection. Will they be able to live imperfectly ever after? Or will their choices destroy those dreams forever? I’m excited to see how she continues this series with the next book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Skylar Danielshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSkylar Daniels2022-06-22 21:44:032022-06-23 08:18:12Imperfectly Yours (Titans of Manhattan Book 2) by Anise Storm – Review by Skylar Daniels
This was incredible! What a progression from beginning to end! I fell head over heels for the characters and felt like I watched them grow and bloom as individuals! This story was not what I expected at all and that wasn’t a bad thing! The author writes fluidly, keeping you on the edge of thinking you know what’s going to happen and then yanking you to knew heights. Honestly I couldn’t have put it down if I’d have tried! It was enthralling, emotional and everything I didn’t know I needed when I sat down to read it! Get it now!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-06-22 21:22:362022-06-23 08:14:44The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by April McCoy
This was an incredibly written book following a young man as he battles his secret illness and the girl that helps him along the way. I grew up with a brother who had epilepsy so this book hit close to home. The author was able to capture the real emotion of Nathan and the fear that encompassed him. All he wanted to be was normal. Each episode he had, his pain could be felt. Combine that with the raw emotion that Holly brings and your heart will go through all sorts of feelings. I found myself smiling, crying, and hoping for everything to work out. I had the hardest time putting this book down. Read it, you will not be disappointed.
This book deserves 10 stars but sadly I can only give it 5. It’s one of my favorites and I want to recommend it to everyone! The inner dialogue is HILARIOUS! You will laugh, you will get angry, you will cry, you will smile! This book makes you feel it all. Has a real deep story to it and the characters are amazing!! LOVED them all. Book did really well with getting you connected to it. Shows you that you’re never really alone in life and there’s always someone out there going through the exact same things you are. You just have to trust people and let them in. No matter how hard you think it is.
Nathan has a secret that he will do anything to hide….including lie and bully others to keep the focus off of himself. But, when Holly finds out, she promises to keep his secret. What starts out as a farce to keep everything under wraps soon evolves into real feelings. However, the popular girl is not a fan of this and his secret is threatened to come out. Will he come clean or continue the lies to keep it hidden?!?
Throughout the story, Holly is compassionate and sees Nathan for who he is despite what he is hiding. It was almost heartbreaking how deeply Nathan wished to keep his secret and just how mean high school kids can be. This book dealt with with real issues in a believable manner and I was here for it!
The Lie That Binds was a phenomenal story. I love a good love story. When I saw that it was a young adult story I knew that it would have some love scenes but nothing like what I read in adult books. Most YA romance books I’ve read don’t have sex scenes in them and the ones that do aren’t very descriptive. Sex might be implied but there usually isn’t too much detail. This story was more mature than I had expected and I am here for it! The characters were well written. They were your classic teens in school. You’ve got your populars, not so popular, etc. The struggles that Nathan endures when no one is around was something that I’ve never seen in a book before and the way that Holly comes along and helps him through it was absolutely beautiful. I really enjoyed “watching” their relationship grow. Overall great read that teens and adults can both enjoy.
I enjoyed reading about the characters in this book. The connection between the main two was real and believable. With secrets dictating everything the story certainly kept you engaged. I think thr story flows really well. It is a little slow in parts but it picks back up again in no time. This is a great story and we’ll worth reading.
This was a short read but a good one.Sol is trying to deal with not being a firefighter anymore and he isn’t dealing well. Ember is a new firefighter and missing her mentor Sol. Both Ember and Sol have had romantic feelings for each other for some time but neither of them know of each other’s feelings. This was a full body story even though it was short. The characters are great and it’s a good story line. This was a good read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Candida Hopperhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCandida Hopper2022-06-22 15:06:572022-06-23 07:55:07Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Candida Hopper
Remington Starke is the “mastermind” behind the collaborative venture Waterfyre Rising, a video game that had been a childhood dream. But that’s just his side-venture. Remington made his living buying struggling businesses and reselling them. He was a ruthless businessman that knew everything about everyone he dealt with. When he purchases a marketing firm, Audrie Wu is the last person he expected to run across. The sister of his best friend, old feelings are ignited as he spends more time with her. Can he afford to let things go beyond being friends? He sure hopes so. I was wrapped up in the story from the start. Full of action and twists, this book will not disappoint.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Terri Jo McAllisterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTerri Jo McAllister2022-06-22 15:03:362022-06-23 07:54:44The Mastermind (WaterFyre Rising Book 1) by Nadia Han – Review by Terri Jo McAllister
I really enjoyed this young adult story. The author does an amazing job with the characters. I was gripped from the beginning and couldn’t put it down. Holly has moved to a new school, the most popular guy at the school catches her eye. From then I thought it would be a normal teenage romance but it’s not. This books is full of teenage angst that most people can relate to. From the feelings of being inadequate or not good enough and believing you have to act and look and certain way to fit in.
Nathan has a secret that he is trying so hard to keep so he can have a normal life. However when Holly stumbles upon his secret he needs to make sure she won’t tell another soul. So he sets out to become her friend. The more then get to know each other the more their friendship turns into romance. But with all the lies Nathan had told will Holly believe that their romance is real or is this just another mask to hide Nathan’s secrets? And what other obstacles will they need to overcome in order to give their relationship a chance?
This is a standalone YA romance that I absolutely loved. This is only the 3rd book that he author has published and she’s right up there in my favourite authors list. Her first two books, The Embrace Duet, blew me away and I’ve already re-read them. Could she live up to the pedestal that I’d already put her on? Oh yes she could!! This book is different, being a YA book but by God, it still had all the feels an had me laughing in places and sobbing in other places. This author definitely has an amazing talent for pulling hard on the heartstrings. Nathan just wants to be like all the other teenagers in his high school but he has a secret that no one can find out or his life will be hell. So when new girl in town Holly accidentally finds out his secret is his life about to implode? I adored both Nathan and Holly. Nathan is having a really hard time coming to terms with his secret and just wants to be ‘normal’. Holly is a total sweetheart. She’s exactly the type of person you want as your friend. Everyone needs a Holly in their life. Like a YA romance with lots of angst and heartache? Like a YA with a great romance story? This is definitely the book for you.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-06-22 13:49:492022-06-23 07:52:57The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by Karyn Taylor
Do you believe in fate? How about coincidence? Can fate have a little help? In reading The Happily Ever After Bookstore, you find yourself wondering these things. And if fate does have a little help, and things turn out well, maybe that is a good thing….as if it was meant to be. And with fate and/or coincidence involved, one understands the name of the book store, Happily Ever After.
I was drawn to this book simply because of the setting of a book store. (A dream job for me, I get to “work” in book stores through books.) Somewhat similar to The Little Paris Bookshop, Leona works to be sure every customer has a “happily-ever-after” experience when purchasing from her bookstore, much like the owner of the book barge in The Little Paris Bookshop. Is it possible that Leona manages to mix good choices with luck or fate? When things work out as happily as things do in this book, you find yourself wanting to visit Leona and let her work with your fate!
The book centers on several people and has a somewhat circular story lines where everything comes together in the end. The characters are all likeable and real. I felt a good understanding of the family dynamics and emotions of the characters, which is important to truly understand the people. It was also good having a grandmother suffering from Alzheimer’s as the author made a point to show how an Alzheimer’s patient may go in and out of being aware of people and events.
For a “feel good” read, take the time to read this one. It is a five-star book simply for how good you might feel after reading it. Is it great literature? Maybe not but it sure is good.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deborah W. Lesleyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeborah W. Lesley2022-06-22 12:51:112022-06-23 07:52:30The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie – Review by Debbie Lesley
Body Checked is a sports romance about a hockey player, Bridger, who is struggling with his playboy persona, causing all sorts of issues with his career. People haven’t been taking him seriously because of all the problems he is causing, but he is trying to fix that. One idea he had was to do a fundraiser that involved the hockey players in a calendar shoot. This is the moment his life seems to change, when he meets the photographer’s assistant, Tia. Tia has recently been let go of her job due to complications with an ex-boyfriend. When she was younger she got caught up with a rich guy who made it his mission to destroy her life. When she meets Bridger she is instantly attracted, but has promised herself to never date another playboy again. They can’t seem to deny the attraction so they decide they will give themselves one weekend to get each other out of their system. This weekend turns into a friendship that could turn into more, but will they let it? Will the past allow them happiness? Would you give the other person up to save them? I always enjoy a sports romance with a little smut. I thought these characters were really loveable. Bridger, even playing an enforcer, was endearing. His need to protect others at all cost was sexy. The banter that the two of them have going from frenemies-to-lovers was really good. You could see the development of their relationship really well in who the author wrote. One of the things I think I liked most was that nothing seemed dragged out. The story flowed and when the “problem” came in, it was short and sweet and dealt with.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dr. Anya Schultzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDr. Anya Schultz2022-06-22 12:08:452022-06-23 07:51:54Body Checked (Astoria Bay Thunder Book 2) by CJ Cartwright – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz
Burned by Fire: Danielle Jacks Part of the Firehouse 13 series, Burned by Fire is installment number four. Each book can be read separately. In Burned by Fire, the story follows former fireman Solomon Fox. Sol was injured while doing an off-duty rescue, forcing him into early retirement. His life became a downward spiral until he reconnects with a former mentee. From there, with her help, his life starts looking up again. All the characters from Burned by Fire are relatable. The reader could feel what the characters were feeling the entire story. The story kept me guessing and I enjoyed how it portrayed him turning his life back around. It is a heart-felt story, and I could not put it down. The only downfall is that it could have used a little more description in places and some of the conversations were worded awkwardly. Overall, Burned by Fire is a must read. If you are looking for a realistic love story that is also a quick read, look no further.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Breanne Christianhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBreanne Christian2022-06-22 10:26:372022-06-23 07:50:47Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks, Reviewed by: Breanne Christian
Powerful drama about keeping secrets. Brilliant story well told.
Nathan has a secret. A secret that he is keeping from everyone. Holly was new to town and the high school. Holly saw Nathan’s secret. Now, Nathan is doing whatever he can to keep her from telling everyone. As Holly and Nathan get closer, can their friendship survive the secret?
The author’s handling of this issue was thoughtful and sensitive. The way the author was inside Nathan’s head and able to depict how he was feeling, even when he wasn’t, is superb. A book like this should be on every highschooler’s reading list!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2022-06-22 10:18:122022-06-23 07:50:21The Lie That Binds by Amy Argent – Review by M Policicchio
I truly have loved all the books i have had the pleasure to read by this wonderful author, but this one truly sucked me in and kept me on the edge of my seat! The story was gripping and excellent character development as well as plot. The story kept me guessing for a while! Such a intense read!
Reading Nathan’s and Holly’s story had me deep within this book. Not all was what it seemed. I found that with Nathan to expect the unknown. He was a man of secrets as well as someone just trying to get through high school. Holly was a total sweetie, and she learns something deep on Nathan that he fears that his life will be over. Things take a turn. I was surprised and gripped to the edge of my seat to see what would happen next. I was constantly shocked, the deeper I dove into the story, the more it progressed. It was such an amazing read. i loved this amazing author’s writing skills and how they kept me in anticipation. This is something we all should read for various reasons! I could not put this book down! Loved it seriously!
Such a freaking good book! I could not get enough, and I kept reading to see what would happen next in the plot! Highly recommend this must read book! Certainly not one to be passed up!
As someone who struggles to remember names of people, I was tickled when the heroine immediately started giving nicknames inside her head to everyone she met at her new school. The character development was truly amazing. Readers learned more about the characters at an appropriate pace. All the drama of high school was present. The hero did not get all of his issues resolved, but learned to cope with his problems in meaningful and healthy ways.
This was a short but cute romance read! It alternates telling the story form each of the main characters story, so you get to know both characters! Sol is a retired firefighter who went through a traumatic event. Ember is a new firefighter who is falling for her old mentor Sol. As the story continues, you fall more and more in love with their story!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katrina Joneshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatrina Jones2022-06-22 07:37:272022-06-22 08:47:39Burned by Fire (Firehouse 13 Book 4) by Danielle Jacks – Review by Katrina Jones
This is an author that I have enjoyed reading from her first book. This is a well written story where the author’s use of details gave her story a realistic feel. Her writing style brought the story to life. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. They are young adults where one is new and the other who doesn’t get close to anyone in fear of them seeing through to the truth. This is a great story that is full action and kept me turning pages. The characters are connectable and made the story for me. The twists and turns had me sitting on the edge of my seat just waiting to see what would happen next. I enjoyed the growth of the plot which made the story easy to read. This is a great story that I really enjoyed. I highly recommend this book and this author.
The Lie That Binds is a YA romance story. It is a story where one has a secret and lies to keep that secret just to keep the cool kids from finding out. But the cool kids are cruel. There are bullies and mean girls, popular and unpopular groups, all those usual cliques. Nothing any teenager doesn’t go through when in high school. There is the usual teenage angst, lies and secrets, fear and pain. It is a rather emotional read to see what length some will go through because of the fear of what others think. I really wanted to knock some heads together and hug others. I really loved Amy’s other two books but there were times where I felt that the story was repetitive and others where it lulled making it hard for me to be fully immersed in this world.
Nathan feels he needs to lie to protect himself. He bullies others to keep the lime light off himself and his secret. But along comes Holly and what starts out as pretend becomes so much more.
If you enjoy teenage high school dramas and romance, then this is for you.
I lie to keep a secret that would destroy everything in my life if everyone knew.
Holly is the new girl at school and my unwilling lab partner. She hates me because I’m one of the popular guys—one of the bullies who terrorize the unfortunate and the unpopular. For me, it’s who I’ve had to become to keep anyone from getting too close—close enough to see right through me.
When Holly finds out my secret, I have to do whatever it takes to keep her quiet—even if it means telling the most damaging lie of all—the one I tell myself.
Amy Argent is an avid reader and writer of contemporary romance. Amy can honestly say she writes day and night —clinical trial documents as a medical writer by day and contemporary romance as a novelist by night . . . and possibly into the wee hours of the morning. She has a Ph.D. in Genetics that she agonized entirely too much over, but it did result in a fascinating day job—the details of which tend to creep into her fiction.
Amy can be found in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband, two teenagers, and two hedgehogs, where she’s most likely planning her next departure from reality — destination: Dragon Con, the closest Renaissance Faire, or the nearest book.
Amy has always been fascinated by the many ways people cope with the human condition. Her stories explore the emotional journey we take when adversity drastically changes life’s course, but being an eternal optimist, she’s found her niche in soulful stories with silver linings. In truth, they can always be found if one is willing to look for them.
Visit Amy’s website to find out more about her books at: www.amyargent.com
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