Book: Lie, Lie Again
Author: Stacy Wise
Genre: Fiction
Rating: 4 stars
Synopsis (Goodreads)
For three women with so much to hide, there’s no such thing as a little white lie…
All three women who live at 1054 Mockingbird Lane have secrets…and with a body at the bottom of their apartment building’s staircase, those secrets need to stay buried.
Sylvia Webb has a plan. And a potential Mr. Right. He’s sweet, simple, and dependably clueless about what she’s up to. The only thing unpredictable about him is his needy ex-girlfriend, who is this close to shattering Sylvia’s dreams. But Sylvia’s not going to let that happen.
Riki McFarlan has a good career and an amazing boyfriend who wants to settle down. If only she didn’t have feelings for her neighbor—who happens to be her close friend’s husband. With everything going so right, why is Riki flirting with something so wrong, so…dangerous?
Embry Taylor is as devoted to her children as she is to her husband, who’s a bartender by night, an aspiring actor by day. She is his biggest fan. But with his career not taking off and tensions high, even sweet Embry has something she’s desperate to keep hidden.
Lies, secrets, and revenge. For three neighbors with stakes so high, someone is headed for a downfall.
My Review:
I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I totally adored this mind-blowing story about three women who live in an apartment complex in Mockingbird Lane, LA. I’m all down for a woman centered tale and that is what I got—an epic story of three strong—yet vulnerable—and powerful women who, even though they look fragile, could do anything if prompted.
Oh, I can’t express how much I loved Sylvia Webb’s character. She is an utter bitch, the most devious of all three of them, works in the marketing department of a company, and has some serious family issues. She is in search of a good-looking and financially stable person who she can settle with. At first she thought her boyfriend Hugh was the epitome of perfection and loyalty, but he proved to be a total dick. Hugh’s betrayal did not sit well with Sylvia and she went on making some diabolical plans to punish Hugh for what he did. Well it actually did not end how she planned, but I loved it anyway.
Then comes the story of Embry, married in her early twenties with Brandon, mother of two kids. She is such a sweet girl. Embry and Brandon decided to move to LA because of Brandon’s passion about acting. He works in a bar to make ends meet until he gets his big break. Meanwhile Embry is constantly trying to be a perfect wife, and mother; she supports her husband, takes care of children and home. But then she finds out she is pregnant with the third baby, and this is when things started going south for her.
Last but not the least; Ricky is a second grade elementary school teacher who is facing a tough situation at the hands of parents of her students. She has a boyfriend, but she secretly crushes on Brandon, and feels guilty about it because Embry is her best friend. They all have their own secrets, and their own lives and problems.
The book started with a murder in Mockingbird Lane but I must tell you it is not a thriller book, it is a kind of book that you can read curled up in your bed with a cup of coffee/tea.
The one thing that I loved the most is the writing style of Ms. Stacey Wise. It is so easy at pace, easily comprehensible and you’re gonna love it.
On the whole it is a captivating and entertaining read with a satisfactory ending. Though the things ended fast, they ended well. The book will be out on November 17, and yes I would definitely recommend it.
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