5 Star Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway is a suspense thriller that pulls you in from the beginning and doesn’t let go till the end. The twists and turns had me on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what happens next. Mina and Lincoln are very realistic characters that have attraction between but there’s also a little mistrust.Find out what happens next in this must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Daughenbaughhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Daughenbaugh2019-10-12 19:00:162019-10-12 20:22:51Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh
Pieces of a Lie was a great 4 star suspenseful read.
I was pulled in right from the beginning. Mina starts to learn more about the father who left her and her mother when she was very young. They had to deal with the repercussions of her father’s actions. After her mother’s death, she decides to go into the antiquing business. When things don’t go in the direction that Mina expects she starts to get angry and frustrated.
Lincoln is a cop who comes to town to investigate burglaries that are occurring. When Mina is considered a suspect she gets very angry. As the investigation moves on secrets get revealed that causes Mina to rethink things.
There is so much more to this great read, I don’t want to give anything away. Mina was a great tough as nails character. Linc was a straightforward cop with some demons of his own, but I loved him. All of the secondary characters added a great element to the story. We get suspense, romance and so much more. The twists and turns really added a great element to the story. Rowena Holloway continues to draw me in with her writing and I can’t wait to read more from her.
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 Austin2019-10-11 22:14:592019-10-12 00:06:53Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Michelle Austin
This was an interesting tale of suspense, mystery, and so many twists and turns, for once, I was unable to even come close to figuring out the ending! It started off a bit slowly and took a while to get into it, but once things started coming together, I couldn’t put it down!
Mina Everton is an outcast in her hometown. Her father disappeared years ago with millions from the towns coffers, or so it seems, and the entire town shunned Mina and her sick mother, holding them responsible for what he did to the town. Only her friend Forbes stuck by her side and is still there for her all these years later, trying to keep her life on track and save her from herself. While he is running for Mayor, he brings in a detective from Sydney to help with a major case that he hopes solving it will get him elected. When Mina and Linc meet, there is undeniable chemistry between the two, but they are from two different worlds and each knows they could never act on their attraction.
This author takes us on a journey through a web of secrets and lies, murder and mayhem, and maybe even a bit of the supernatural! You might think you have it all figured out, but you will be wrong! So don’t bother trying, just read and enjoy the journey! And if you think you see things or hear things in your house while you’re reading…maybe it’s just Spirit there to protect you!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Kinghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle King2019-10-11 22:03:092019-10-12 00:05:03Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Michelle King
Pieces of a Lie by Rowena Holloway. This is a great mystery/crime story. Its set in a small town in Australia and its the story of Mina Everton who is known as the worst offspring in her hometown of Fallie because of her father and his past. Mina knows everyone in town and everyone knows her and her family so when her Father skips town and leaves her with a sick mom everyone thinks the worst. She’s also at a standstill with her boyfriend Forbes and wants to move on and open an antique store. When a series of high profile antiques end up being the subject of some robberies Detective Lincoln Drummond thinks he can arrest those responsible and gain back the respect and prestige he once had at his job. He meets Mina during this investigation and they butt heads immediately. Throw in a Crime Boss and a murder and you have a full blown thriller. This story is so well written and you will not want to put it down once you start. When sparks begin to finally fly between Mina and Lincoln you are sucked even more into the story! Do yourself a favor and read Pieces of a Lie to find out what happens.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tausha Treadwayhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTausha Treadway2019-10-11 18:13:352019-10-11 21:56:13Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Tausha Treadway
Pieces of a Lie by Rowena Holloway is a suspenseful book that will have you guessing the whole way through. Having read previous books by this author I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. The book was full of twists and turns. Just when I thought I had things figured out the author would throw something new into the mix. I liked the two main characters together. He tension between them was palpable. The direction each of them took really made the book more interesting. As usual I have come away from this book having enjoyed the writing style and excited to read more by this author.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2019-10-11 15:36:352019-10-11 16:14:52Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Kerry Baker
Pieces of a Lie by Rowena Holloway. It’s not often that I feel completely in the dark reading a story. I’m a girl who takes great pride in figuring out things fast but this book kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I wasn’t sure what to expect and I loved every minute of it. The main characters are complex and relatable, the author writes them in a way that readers get so completely drawn into their world. From page one I knew I was in for quite the adventure with them. Every twist and turn had my head spinning in all the right was. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. If you’re looking for a book that keeps you guessing then go get this one right now. Five stars all the way and highly recommended. Can’t wait to see where the author takes readers next!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2019-10-11 02:43:402019-10-11 09:58:05Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Katie Kearney
Once again with Pieces of A Lie, Rowena Holloway gives us a story that gives us an opportunity for some inner reflection. At the center of it is her relationship with her parents. Sometimes in ways we cannot recognize our relationships shape us. Our heroine in this story is Mina, and she is one tough cookie. She has built a wall so high that no one is going to get to her heart. Our hero Linc is so bound up in his own feelings of shame and inadequacy he almost misses his cue. This was a delightful little romance wrapped up in suspense and intrigue. A very pleasant little romp until you get to the end……it’s a “can’t put it down” after that.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jonell Collinshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJonell Collins2019-10-10 21:27:362019-10-10 22:03:24Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Jonell Collins
Piece of a Lie by Rowena Holloway is a gripping psychological thriller. This story pulled me from the beginning. This is a fast read but I warn you that you will want to keep a steady pace because I knew I missed a couple of crucial ideas (I did go back and reread the thoughts). Holloway is a great descriptive author. Her attention to detail is amazing. On top of the thriller going on there is a slight love story. Detective Lincoln is a new up and coming detective. He is trying to make a name for himself. In comes Mina, who Detective Lincoln is attracted to but will that be his underdoing? What happens where there is a body found? How does Slab Carlson. A crime boss fit into the picture? The answer to all these questions and more will be answered but will you figure out what is going on before the end?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Erica Fishhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngErica Fish2019-10-10 13:00:082019-10-10 13:16:43Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Erica Fish
Pieces of a Lie by Rowena Holloway is a gripping and suspense mystery that is full of intrigue and danger, secrets and lies, drama and action. It is one story that keeps the pages turning and you find yourself sitting on the edge of the seat and heart pumping. It made it even more interesting because the small town the story is set in is in the state I live, South Australia.
Mina lives under the shadow of her father and his reputation even though it was years ago since anyone had seen him but like all small town’s things stick like glue. She has been trying to pursue her passion for antiques and earn a living from it. But nothing is every easy for Mina who finds herself front and centre in the minds of law enforcement when a string of robberies starts happening.
Linc found himself assigned to a small town after getting on the wrong side of the boss. He soon finds that things in this small town are not what they seem and the one person he really doesn’t want to think did it, turns out to be his number one suspect.
This gripping tale is a must on anyone’s TBR list.
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 Bishop2019-10-09 23:17:552019-10-10 02:23:39Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Jenni Bishop
Pieces of a Lie by Rowena Holloway is a gripping suspense novel that had me flipping the pages to discover what would happen next. It has intrigue, secrets, action, danger, investigation, and drama . Mina Everton lives in a small town in South Australia. She hasn’t had things easy- living under the shadow of her father’s reputation. She just wants to put the past behind her and move on with her life- so she’s hoping to use her love and knowledge of antiques to kick start her future by opening her own business. Lincoln Drummond is a ‘big city’ cop, who was disgraced, and hopes his assignment to the small town will help him resuscitate his career. With a string of robberies to investigate, Linc soon crosses paths with Mina. Things take a dangerous turn, and the body count starts mounting. So, these two will need to figure things out pretty quickly, before things get any more dire. This book definitely has a gripping, edge of your seat, and suspenseful edge to the storyline. I was hooked from the beginning, and devoured it in one sitting- just so I could find out how everything played out in the end. Another great suspense from Rowena Holloway and I am looking forward to her next offering!
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 Hayes2019-10-09 22:57:202019-10-10 02:22:16Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Angela Hayes
I have been an avid fan of Rowena Holloway since picking up her Ashes to Ashes series and I never looked back just for more good books by her. Pieces Of A Lie was actually Rowena Holloway’s debut novel, and upon finding that out I was even more impressed with her writing skills that seem to never fail to take me away on a whirlwind of an adventure that I will never forget taking. This book did not deviate from that and had I not done some extra reading I would have never known this was a first. It is written eloquently and with a pace that keeps the reader on the edge of their seat trying to guess what will come next and how things will eventually come to be in the end.
I loved that this was set in Australia, also Rowena’s native country and so it was literally like being on a vacation while reading. The dialog reflects perfectly the setting and makes you feel very submersed in the whole ordeal. Mina and Linc take one heck of an adventure together with so many twists and turns that you will be hooked from the very beginning till the end in one sitting. I know I was and I look forward to seeing what else is out there as well as what will come from the ever talented Rowena Holloway.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2019-10-08 12:21:122019-10-08 14:27:56Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Liz Vrchota
What an amazingly captivating suspenseful thriller that had me immediately hooked from page one right until the very end! It will have you on the edge of your seat in anticipation waiting to see what could happen next. It flows from chapter to chapter and easy to follow and you don’t feel lost within the story. This author writes with incredible descriptions that make you feel you are there within the story. These characters that this author has created are real, they face a-lot through their journey and I loved following it. I think what else made this read even better was the fact that we got the read in multiple POV, I love when books are written like this as it helps me connect with characters, even more, helps me understand them and really gives me a proper insight to the characters thoughts and real feelings.
Overall I’m so glad I got to read this book, you will not be disappointed in reading this, and I can’t wait to see what else this author brings.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Chantelle Smithhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngChantelle Smith2019-10-06 16:09:422019-10-06 16:15:20Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Chantelle Smith
This was a suspenseful thriller that I immediately loved and couldn’t get enough of. I was pulled in from the very first page and I was kept on the edge of suspense throughout whole novel. So many twists and turns!! The main characters in this book are Lincoln and Mina. I thought they were great and I thought they were very likeable and relatable. There is a lot of attraction going on between these two but when a body is found the little trust they had gets thinner and thinner. I enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading more by this author in the future. Happy Reading!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anastasia Dodsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnastasia Dodson2019-10-03 21:36:232019-10-03 21:57:17Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Anastasia Dodson
Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway was an excellent mystery fiction novel. The story is told from multiple points of view making the story more complex. The characters were realistic and easy to relate to. It was also easy to visualize each one. The author provided excellent backstory for each as well.
The story itself had an excellent climax and was organized. It was easy to follow along as it progressed. It also seemed professionally edited. I loved sitting and reading this novel. It pulls the reader in with an intense beginning. Excellent book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Madison Degraffenreidhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMadison Degraffenreid2019-10-02 14:02:002019-10-02 14:40:38Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Madison Degraffenreid
Holloway continues to thrill me with each book. I hadn’t read this page turner before now but am so thankful I picked it up. As with the other offerings I’ve had the opportunity to read from Holloway, this book was captivating from beginning to end. I was on the edge of my seat the entire book. Wonderfully detailed, this book is a fantastic addition to any thrill lover’s library. Loved it!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2019-09-11 21:55:252019-09-11 21:55:25Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Heather Lovelace
This is a psychological-suspense thriller that I loved. I was pulled right into the story from the beginning. It had me sitting on the edge of my seat and kept me turning pages until the end. The twists and turns were engaging and left you guessing on what would happen next. Lincoln and Mina have great attraction but there is a mistrust between them especially when a dead body is found. Realistic characters in a great story that you will want more from. A must read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Bobbi Wagnerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBobbi Wagner2019-09-11 09:55:312019-09-11 09:55:31Pieces Of A Lie by Rowena Holloway – Review by Bobbi Wagner
Pieces of a Lie By: Rowena Holloway 5 out of 5 stars
I found the story Pieces of a Lie by Rowena Holloway a wonderful book to read. It pulled me in from the beginning and didn’t let me go until the final page. It is a story that had me at times turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. You will find yourself glued to the pages. There is mystery, danger, along with some twists that I did not see coming. I enjoyed reading about the characters of Detective Lincoln Drummond and Mina Everton. Lincoln finds himself disgraced and sent to a small Australian town. He finds that he is unwelcome and sometimes he finds open hostility. He is on a case that involves antique robberies. When he meets Mina, he believes that there will be a quick ending to the case and his career will be back to normal. What he doesn’t expect is the strong attraction that he has for Mina. Mina is a woman who is haunted by her past. She lives each day with memories and guilt. Now a detective shows up and she finds herself a suspect in crimes that are being committed. She also finds herself strongly attracted to Lincoln Drummond. Is Mina involved with the antique robberies? Why is she associating with Slab Carlson, a crime boss? What does the future hold for Lincoln and Mina? Read this book to find out. The story is suspenseful and romantic. It takes you on a non-stop ride that doesn’t end until the book does. I enjoyed reading about many of the additional characters that are introduced. There are also characters that I wondered about what their true motives and agenda are. The story has times that are sad and had my emotions going up and down. If you love mystery and suspense this is a book that I would recommend reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laura Furutahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLaura Furuta2019-09-11 05:13:352019-09-11 05:51:27Pieces of a Lie By Rowena Holloway – Review by Laura Furuta
Detective Lincoln Drummond is in disgrace. Once a rising star, he’s been packed off to the small Australian town of Failie, where he is unknown and unwelcome. He’s determined to arrest those responsible for a series of high-profile antiques robberies. When he meets Mina, a struggling antiques dealer with a criminal father, it seems a quick arrest is all he needs to get his career back on track.
Determined to save her business and disprove Drummond’s suspicions Mina reluctantly falls in with crime boss Slab Carlson. He offers to help her expose the truth behind the robberies–if she helps him first. But Mina gets in too deep.
When Drummond discovers she’s involved with Carlson his worst fears are realised. And then he finds the body…
Grab this Ned Kelly Crime Fiction Award nominated book today and get lost in the suspense.
Rowena Holloway is a reformed academic who discovered fiction writing was preferable to the real world. Her love of suspense fiction is thoroughly indulged through writing novels and short stories about Fractured Families and Killer Secrets. Her novels have been nominated for the Ned Kelly Award and semi-finaled in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, and her short stories have been included in several anthologies including the Anthology of Award Winning Australian Writing.
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