With today's book release Lani Lynn Vale has brought readers another thrilling and steamy series starter, a story with a gripping premise that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of House of BS & Lies by Lani Lynn Vale, along with my impressions of it, then add this first installment in the Don’t Date Him series to your bookshelf!
She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way.
What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack?
He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface. He could fell a tree in seconds, had thighs that were as thick as said trees, filled out a pair of Wranglers better than any cowboy ever, and didn’t care that she could operate heavy machinery better than him.
He was everything a girl like Mable could ask for.
The caveat? He was a convicted felon that’d just escaped from prison, faked his death, and ran from his home in Texas to the mountains of Montana.
At first, Mable didn’t know what kind of man he’d been before coming to her small, mountain town. He led Mable into a false sense of security, made her fall madly, deeply, and irrevocably in love with him, and then shocked her by sharing his darkest secret.
Now, she’s left reeling, thinking life couldn’t get more complicated.
Until she finds out her stepmother knows Romeo’s secret and plans to exploit him. To make matters worse, Romeo goes on the run to protect Mable from himself, and she realizes that she has a dark side, too. One that’ll stop at nothing, not even murder, to make sure that he can live free.
MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
Ms. Vale continues to gift readers with compelling storylines, unforgettable characters, and edge of your seat action courtesy of this first book in her newest series. Having met Romeo in her previous book I was immediately captivated by him and couldn't wait to get greater insight into his life. Helping him make a new life is Mable, a woman surrounded by family drama and just waiting to break free. Together these two scarred individuals find themselves in a fight to reach their HEA.
Romeo is a recent transplant to a small town lumber community, carrying a BIG secret while staying below the radar. He's a strong but silent man who just goes about his business. But the moment he meets Mable, a caring and supportive side emerges fully, a side that warmed my heart and made him even sexier. What starts out as a slow burn between him and Mable soon grows into a decadently delightful journey to HEA, one full of surprising twists and turns.
Mable has lived in this small town her whole life, dealt with a family that has left her scarred, and I was just praying for something good to happen to her. That good thing is meeting Romeo! From their first meeting, one that crackled, to their slow burn journey to HEA readers will be rooting for them. With Romeo by her side, Mable stands up in ways she never thought possible. To protect Romeo's secret she'll do whatever it takes in actions that left me cheering.
Together they're an immensely likable couple with an unforgettable story that kept me on the edge of my seat. Their romance brought out every emotion in me and laid the groundwork for many more enticing tales. Romeo and Mable set the bar pretty high here, but with a cast of equally appealing secondary characters, I'm left excited for what comes next in the Don't Date Him series!
My rating for this is an A.
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
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AUTHOR INFO:
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown, in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
