Reviews with content warning for Gun violence - A Lie for a Lie

I really loved how the author portrayed Lainey’s struggle with anxiety. Besides that most of this book felt predictable to me. It was good and a fun read, but nothing super special.

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sami_leigh's review

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
🌶️🌶️/5

You’re safe. Human teddy bear right here for safety cuddles.

I should tell him my own truth. But for now we’re tied: a lie for a lie.

🏒 First book in a series
🏒 First person dual POV
🏒 Second chance romance
🏒 Hockey player / Masters student
🏒 He hides his identity
🏒 Meet cute
🏒 Well established secondary characters; family & teammates to set up sequels
🏒 MC Growth; trauma, grief, trust, independence from family
🏒 Anxiety representation
🏒 Epilogue
🏒 Quick read

🏒 pregnancy trope

⚠️ Death of a parent, grief, pregnancy, gun violence (past trauma revisited on page), panic attacks/disorders.

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marylinaris's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.0

The author made some … interesting choices in regards to one of the characters backstories, that ended up feeling very out of place in this book.

I also would’ve liked it a lot better if the chapters taking place a year ago hadn’t been presented in one go but rather in between the chapters of Rook and Lainey meeting again, building the story up to the ‘reveal’ in the present time.

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emrie_reads's review

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reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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bookmarkedbyal's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

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chloek608's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I recommend this book if you like:
-heavy romance
-insta-love and rich man trope
-ice hockey player storyline

I enjoyed reading RJ and Lainey’s story but it would be a forgettable read. It was easy to get right into this story and there was great character development which gets you invested in the characters. I enjoyed the settings and obstacles.

I was upset the couple had no way to get in touch when Rook had to leave the island in a hurry. When they had the lucky run in at the aquarium it is really unbelievable but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I had twigged on to what ‘lie’ Lainey had and was overjoyed that she gave RJ a second chance.

RJ stepped up to look after Lainey and their son. He really was a great boyfriend, then fiancé and then husband! Very nice feel good happy every after!

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