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Lindsey Payne left her small, southern hometown
six years ago for the bright lights of New York City with big dreams of
becoming an actress. Now, she’s returning to Georgia with regrets and hoping to
steer clear of those she’s wronged.
Dakota Calhoun fills his days with work to keep his mind
busy. The last thing he wants is time to dwell on the past or the mistakes he
made. When a ghost from his past comes barreling back into his life, everything
gets harder—and more dangerous. Now, Dakota is struggling to stay on the
straight and narrow.
Dakota and Lindsey have a past as long as their memories, but
their future is tied up in old wounds. They’ll have to decide if they can
forgive each other and themselves. Can they overcome the past and have the
future they always wanted?
JULIE COONS lives in a small town in Oregon. THIS DOES NOT LEAVE THIS HOUSE was her debut memoir. Amy's bookshelf reviews awarded it the #1 position for top 10 books of 2018. Her second book WHY SHE LIED is based on a true story. Her books are written to lead a movement toward positive change. She tells the stories of her life with honesty and strength.
I write about my life hoping to inspire positive change in the world. I write in a very honest and sometimes emotional way. I have been threatened into silence far too long. It's time to get these secrets out into the open and end the cycle of abuse in families once and for all. My latest book "Why She Lied" is also based on stories in my life and shines a light on human trafficking. I really have lived through a lot of things in my life. I consider myself more of a story teller than a writer although I am working hard to improve my writing skills every day. Until then, I hire the best editors money can buy.
Book Trailer of Why She Lied
Book Summary
Will she have to lose her child to save her child?
The day she tells her boyfriend she’s pregnant, is the same day he tells her he’s been accused of molestation. His trial is set to begin the following day.
She needs answers…
To get them, she tricks her boyfriend into signing a release form, giving her full access to all of his legal documents. She uncovers the truth, he’s guilty.
To save her unborn child from this monster, she gets an abortion.
FIVE YEARS LATER and still rebuilding her life, Julie finds out her ex-boyfriend has just become the most wanted man in America, involved in human trafficking. When detectives ask for her help locating him, she gets drawn into a baffling mystery. What began as a seemingly simple search soon turns into a much darker reality.
Someone from her past is watching…
Bit by bit, the tapestry of her own secret childhood begins to unravel. What she learns about her past will haunt her forever: family isn’t always what it seems.
Can she help bring this predator to justice, or will she die trying?
WHY SHE LIED is a gripping psychological thriller full of mystery, intrigue, and buried secrets.
First, I want to thank Julie Coons for providing me with
this book so I may bring you this review.
Julie Coons is an incredibly strong and brave woman to share
her very intense and powerful story with the world in Why She Lied. This book
is not only on my must read of the year-but-my all time favorite read of the year.
It is one of those psychological thrillers that will totally shock you, blow you
away, make you cringe, make you cry (at least I did), but then you have to
remember-this is someone’s true story! This actually happened to someone!! Then
all I wanted to do was hug Julie and never let her go.
I will be blunt this is a dark and twisted book. This is not
a feel-good book at all! It is a book with a lot of issues that I feel need to
be discussed in the review in case it is a trigger for the readers. This book
deals with pedophile, sex and human trafficking, rape by nuns and priests at a Catholic
School, Abortion and the aftermath of it, narcissistic parents, murder, lots of
secrets, molestation, etc. This is not a book for just anyone. This went beyond
any #MeToo book I have ever read before.
Julie blew me away with this book. Right away she captured
my attention with the book. She mentioned she is in an Em-path and has a caring
heart. This is why she went into the medical field. I too have that trait and I
too was in the medical field. In the beginning of the book she discussed many
medical cases she worked on. This part of the book very much intrigued me to no
end. I love medical themed books as well. So I was loving this book.
She continued to capture my interest throughout the book. Why
She Lied was one of the books with the most secrets, shockers, twists and
turns. This was the first book I was ever truly scared to death for the
character and cried my eyes out at the end for her. I wanted to hold her and be
there for her at the end of all this.
Single ladies be careful who you choose to date!!! Not everyone
is who you seem!!
Julie Coons Why She Lied needs to make it to the big screen
or even NetFlix Original! This movie has to be made. I am so incredibly passionate
about this book and this author!! This has blockbuster written all over it!!
You just have to read the book to see what I am talking about.
I honestly hope by writing this that she was able to heal
from all of this. I also hope by writing this that it could help someone in
this situation.
Becca Seymour has a new mm/bi romance out: I've Got You.
When a single dad and a newly outed veterinarian meet by chance, it takes red-cheeked conversations, a tentative friendship, and the willingness to put their hearts on the line to show these men they’re made for each other.
Single dad Davis Jackson is busy balancing his coffee shop and being the best dad he can be. That doesn’t mean he’s not lonely. After a fumbling encounter with a man who looks as gorgeous as he does unhappy, Davis is left wondering who the mystery man is.
Rachael Sircar is the author of the Data Driven series, as well as several stand alone novels, including Taking Pictures. Her novels are written with a Christian mindset in dealing with earthly situations.
When not writing, she enjoys teaching second grade. During school breaks, you will find Rachael tapping away at her laptop on her patio while watching the waterbirds, deer, and other delightful creatures meander around their own personal lake. She loves camping, playing flute/percussion with the band at church, and spending quality time with friends, but especially teaching. She absolutely loves to work with her kiddos.
Rachael has been married to a wonderful man for over twenty years and has two amazing children and a spoiled rotten dog.
Holly Kerr grew up as a country girl but now calls Toronto home. After 'retiring' from her job to raise her three kids, Holly jumped into writing very quietly while her kids took very long, enforced naps. Now the author of eleven books, ranging from action-packed Chick Lit, fun rom-com/mom-com, and sister-saga woman's fiction, she has even tried her hand at writing middle-grade dragon tales for her kids. Holly stays awake with countless cups of tea, the occasional Pepsi, before-dinner wine, and a weekly dirty martini.
Audrey was born in California and studied writing in Las Vegas, but currently lives in a quiet Southern beach town where she raises her daughter and snuggles her husband. She writes dark romance novels and erotic short stories during nap time, and reads anything and everything after the little one goes to bed. Audrey believes that the best stories have strong (& perhaps stubborn) female characters who eventually find love, usually with the help of some blindfolds, handcuffs, & a life-changing orgasm.
Audrey loves mac & cheese, chocolate cake, and jogging equally. In her opinion, a well-placed curse word is like a glass of wine after the baby goes to bed: sensually sweet, & makes you feel sassy.
New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance novels, Sophia Knightly, loves to transport readers from everyday life into happily ever afters. A BookBub featured author, her modern novels feature hot alpha heroes and strong smart women and are laced with humor, international appeal and a dash of glamour.
Her popular Tropical Heat Series and Heartthrob Series books have consistently been on bestseller lists and continue to grow in readership.
Sophia is passionate about writing books that end with a sigh and a smile. She loves traveling, foodie adventures, and appreciates the arts in all forms.
One of her favorite pastimes remains simply watching people, especially those in love!
Gareth Frank is a former union organizer and administrator. He received a Master's Degree at the University of Wisconsin and later studied at the Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The Moment Between is his first published novel. His short stories have been published in various journals and have been nominated for the Pushcart Prize as well as the Silver Pen Write Well Award.
My life is like one of those cheap snow globes my twins collected when they were younger. Shiny and pretty on the outside, blurred beyond recognition when shaken.Ever since her twin girls left home, Marisa has felt there’s something missing from her life. Her sprawling mansion is no longer filled with laughter and chaos, and she’s desperate to feel needed... and to be distracted from the secret she’s been hiding from her husband for all these years.Coffee with her best friends might be the only thing holding Marisa together. But Claire and Elly have their own secrets. Like why Claire hasn’t been to work in weeks, or why Elly won’t tell anyone who’s buying her flowers.When Jodi, a pregnant young girl, turns up at Marisa’s doorstep, Marisa is quick to come to her aid. She sees herself in Jodi and she knows how devoting yourself to looking after others can take up all your time in the most marvellous way.But Jodi’s arrival quickly pushes everyone’s lies to the surface. The father of her unborn child is someone the women know very well, and Marisa starts to wonder if her obsession with helping Jodi might come at a devastating price…The Scandal has a twist that will take your breath away. An emotionally charged novel about secrets, affairs and perfect small towns from USA Today bestseller Nicola Marsh, that will be devoured by fans of Kerry Fisher, Big Little Lies and The Other Woman.
Cara Wade is a daydreamer and a
lifelong teenybopper. Boy bands forever! She would love to spend the day in the
kitchen baking up sweet treats but hates doing the dishes after. When she is
not writing (or suffering writer’s block) you can find her reading, hiking, or
relaxing by the water. She lives in northern Massachusetts with her loving
husband.
Eleven best-sellingand award-winning authors request your presence as they share all-new novellas that will have you humming the wedding march and dreaming of champagne toasts. It’s easy to tie the knot with these heartwarming, second-chance love stories.
I Do, Again by Jamie Beck A makeup artist who is forced to become her bridezilla client’s eleventh-hour bridesmaid is dumbstruck to discover her ex-husband is a groomsman and he wants a second chance.
Weather or Knot by Tracy Brogan Two meteorologists with a turbulent romantic history join a team of storm chasers and discover that love, like lightning, sometimes strikes twice.
The Runaway Bride by Sonali Dev A groom has one night to convince his runaway bride that her fears that he's settling for her are anything but true.
Starboard Vow by K.M. Jackson A cruise director is taken off course when the country’s hottest bachelor – and her secret husband – arrives aboard her ship for a whirlwind cruise.
A Wedding in Swan Harbor by Donna Kauffman A widowed blueberry farmer is reunited with her late husband’s best friend when he returns to escort her daughter down the aisle.
Living in beautiful northern Virginia, Nancy dreams of small-town living where the everyone knows everyone else (including their business) and neighbors wave when you pass. Since she doesn’t live in one, she creates them for everyone else to enjoy through her books.
She’s a mom to (almost) 2 college students and 1 middle schooler who has spent more hours at the baseball field and the dance studio than she cares to admit. With her husband, her primary goal is to finish raising her 3 kids into productive adults!
Nancy writes small-town contemporary romance with sexy heroes and strong heroines. Her books tug at your emotional heartstrings and leave you with a warm feeling that lingers long after the last page. She is a member of Romance Writers of America, Washington Romance Writers, and Virginia Romance Writers.
Forensic psychologist by day, novelist by night, Ellery Kane has been writing--professionally and creatively--for as long as she can remember. Just like many of her main characters, Ellery loves to ask why, which is the reason she became a psychologist in the first place. Real life really is stranger than fiction, and Ellery's writing is often inspired by her day job. Evaluating violent criminals and treating trauma victims, she has gained a unique perspective on the past and its indelible influence on the individual. And she's heard her fair share of real life thrillers. An avid short story writer as a teenager, Ellery recently began writing for enjoyment again, and she hasn't stopped since.
Author David Fajgenbaum #NetGalleyDavid Fajgenbaum, MD, MBA, MSc is one of the youngest individuals to be appointed to the faculty at Penn Medicine. Co-founder and executive director of the Castleman Disease Collaborative Network and an NIH-funded physician-scientist, he has dedicated his life to discovering new treatments and cures for deadly disorders like Castleman disease, which he was diagnosed with during medical school. He is in the top 1% youngest grant awardees of an R01, one of the most competitive and sought after grants in all of biomedical research. Dr. Fajgenbaum has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 healthcare list, as a top healthcare leader by Becker's Hospital Review, and one of the youngest people ever elected as a Fellow of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest medical society. He was one of three recipients--including Vice President Joe Biden--of a 2016 Atlas Award from the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. Winner of the Rare Champion of Hope Science award, Dr. Fajgenbaum has been profiled in a cover story by the New York Times as well as profiles by Reader's Digest, Science, and the Today Show. Dr. Fajgenbaum earned his BS from Georgetown University magna cum laude with honors and distinction, MSc from the University of Oxford, MD from the University of Pennsylvania Medical School, and MBA from The Wharton School. He is a former Division I College Quarterback, state-champion weight lifter, and co-founder of a national grief support network.
Beth Gildersleeve lives for a
happily ever after, especially when it’s part of a contemporary sweet romance
story. Beth’s a big fan of Dr. Brené Brown and her work around shame,
vulnerability, and bravery. Her characters’ struggles and successes reflect
these themes. When Beth isn’t plotting or writing, she’s busy Googling answers
to her adult daughters’ questions (they still think she knows everything),
finding misplaced items for her husband of almost thirty years, serving her
rescued dogs’ needs, losing at Words with Friends, and searching for the last
three books to complete her Betty Neels collection. She is a member of RWA and
Northern Lights Writers.
First, I want to thank Rene Bouche for providing me with
this book so I may bring you this review.
Rene Bouche’s All Your Button’s will push All Your Buttons until
you scream in ecstasy! Rene is an extremely
talented writer. With his vivid imagination, sexual fantasies of her own, and incorporating
that into the story line Rene has become my favorite author in this genre. I am
not ashamed to say it he had me aroused for most of the book. Not many authors
can pull that off.
Award-winning author Ann Roth writes small town contemporary romance and women's fiction. She has published over 35 novels, as well as several short stories and novellas, both through New York publishers and independently.
A true believer in love and happy endings, Ann enjoys watching her characters learn and grow as they face challenges and hurdles, and ultimately find love.
Ann has lived in the greater Seattle area since she headed for the University of Washington and fell in love with Seattle... and her future husband.
Abigail Bender lost her only love at Gettysburg in 1863. One hundred and fifty years later Kaitlyn Novacs, teetering on the edge of a breakdown after the loss of her one love, encounters Abigail’s spirit in a quaint Canadian inn. There’s a connection between these women, Kaitlyn feels it the first moment she sees the ghost but refuses to admit it. She is forced to accept how closely her fate mirrors the ghost’s when through Abigail’s window she witnesses the ghost’s life and death. Still, there’s a secret Abigail withholds from Kaitlyn. Will discovering that secret come too late to save Kaitlyn from Abigail’s fate?