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The latest novel this pedometer geek reader read was a book received from Waterhouse Press through a giveaway. Actually, Waterhouse Press sent two books and some other swag (bookmarks, etc.) The tale is a romantic suspense story by Danielle Rose called the Lies We Keep. This is the extended review.
Lies We Keep
By Danielle Rose
Published by Waterhouse Press, 2019
ISBN: 978-1-64263-175-3
In a few words, this is the story: romance, suspense, revenge, and two broken people who may just heal each other…or not. This romantic suspense novel introduces Jezebel Tate, an author who has not only an eight-figure income (okay, not believable as few authors really attain that threshold unless their stories are made into movies, but I digress), but also has a stalker who is threatening her. It also features James Blakely, an ex-military man who is now providing personal protection.
When Jezebel meets Blakely during the interview, she decides immediately that he is the man she wants to be her personal security protection. Not only that, but she wants him and with the strong chemistry between them, it is a constant push-pull of will-they-or-won’t-they.
Still, he and she both harbor secrets, and those secrets just may get them killed. Will they decide to go for it, or will James have the strength to ignore the seduction?
This is the first novel in the Pieces of Me duet. While the story can be read as a stand alone tale, there are still lingering, unresolved issues (some past history that links with their present reality). This reader will be following up with the conclusion, Truth We Bear. There are some spicy sex scenes as the chemistry between the pair is palpable, but the cover says it is for mature audiences only.
While this was this reader’s introduction to the author, it won’t be the last time. Kudos to the author, Danielle Rose, for avoiding most WTT trends (the hair-tucking occurred near the end of the book) and liking the Oxford comma as much as this reader