A matter of secrets…
Undercover cop Logan “Kash” Ryan can’t afford a distraction like his new neighbor Rachel Masters, even if she’s the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. To catch a serial killer, he needs to stay focused, yet all he can think about is the feisty, long-legged coed whose guarded nature intrigues himA matter of lies…
Deceived and hurt before, Rachel would rather be a single, crazy cat lady than trust another guy, especially a gorgeous, tattooed bad boy with a Harley, like Kash. But when his liquid-steel eyes meet hers, it takes all of Rachel’s will-power to stop herself from exploring his hot body with her own.A matter of love…
As much as they try to keep it platonic, the friction between them sparks an irresistible heat that soon consumes them. Can Kash keep Rachel’s heart and her life safe even as he risks his own? Will she be able to forgive his lies … or will she run when she discovers the dangerous truth?
Forgiving Lies, my first Molly McAdams book, really surprised me. After reading mixed reviews for her other new adult titles, I was nervous. I ended up really enjoying Forgiving Lies and I can’t wait for the next book.
Rachel, Kandice, Kash, and Mason mostly make up a great group of characters. Rachel is a well-rounded character that really grows throughout the story. She’s smart, funny, kind, and outgoing. She is a little closed off and she doesn’t trust easily but I liked her. Kandice was supposedly Rachel’s best friend but I didn’t see that at all. She was actually a pretty big bitch to Rachel and I would have slapped her if she was my friend. Kash and Mason had a great friendship and I loved how their relationship extended to include Rachel. Kash was witty and sarcastic and awesome. Mason was like a giant awesome teddy bear. They were great.
The plot was a little predictable at first but it didn’t stay that way for long. I wasn’t sure what was going to happen once I got past the first 50 pages or so. There is a murder mystery in Forgiving Lies and I love how it all tied together. Also, the ending comes completely out of nowhere. Holy crap. I definitely didn’t see that coming.
My only issue with Forgiving Lies was that it wasn’t very believable. I just couldn’t believe some of the things that went down at the end. I can’t say more without spoiling things so I’ll just leave it at that.
Overall, Forgiving Lies is a good place to start if you haven’t read anything by Molly McAdams. I look forward to reading more from her.
What others are saying about Forgiving Lies:
Reading Lark’s review: “Molly McAdams is one of those authors that I adore.”
Vilma’s Book Blog’s review: “It was a story that was undeniably Molly McAdams with that captivating humor, clever banter and alluring sexiness we’ve come to expect, but it was also very different from some of the other books I’ve read from this author.”
Parajunkee’s review: “Unfortunately, I found the story to be formulaic and the characters unlikable. “