It was an okay read. i just never really got into it. I'm not too much of a fan of crime mysteries. ( )

I couldn't get past the first few pages ...maybe the dialogue struck me wrong ... but I am upset by the way in which women are portrayed as letting a male dominate them. Now in all fairness to the author, she has written a negative response from Alexander but at that point I saw the character Cayman as a stalker, and I just did not want to continue.
I am willing to read another in this series to check my reaction, but for now I will stick with 1-star. ( )

After suffering the loss of her father at the hands of her ex-husband, Alexa moves to the quiet small town of Startup, Washington, where she purchases a diner and tries to put the past behind her. But when a handsome mysterious stranger named Cayman walks into Alexa's life, she is forced to confront the ghosts and mysteries from the past, as danger and romance lurks around the corner.

The Lies That Save Us is an intriguing romantic suspense novel that easily captivates the reader's attention with it's exciting mixture of mystery, suspense, and romance. As the reader follows Alexa and Cayman's journey to unravel her father's mysterious past, they are kept on their toes guessing as riveting twist and turns unfold involving secrets, deception, and danger. And if that isn't enough, the romantic chemistry between Alexa and Cayman slowly builds along the way. I loved the mixture of romance and intrigue, it kept the story interesting, fast-paced, and exciting to follow, even though the reader is left wanting more from the cliffhanger ending.

Alexa and Cayman are likable and easy to relate to. As their story unfolds they come to life, and easily draw the reader in with their engaging dialogue and interactions. Both are strong characters that you just can't help but like, and their chemistry is what makes romance novels wonderful to read.

The Lies That Save Us has everything a romantic suspense fan could ask for. It is an entertaining and enjoyable story that will keep you captivated, wanting more, and looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of the book from the author in exchange for my honest review and participation in a virtual book tour event hosted by Chick Lit Plus Blog Tours.

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