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misthios_pat's review against another edition
4.0
The mum bit before chapter one got me laughing
I thought this would those "you lied to me" till the end, but I was wrong, shit hit the fan way before I was expecting and if, hypothetically speaking, I was in Lia's place I'd be so uncooperative, I probably need to check some therapist haha, because I tend to be quite contemptuous in situations like Lia's, when trust is broken.
Anyway, that's not the point, the reading was quite engrossing, I had a hard time pausing to do other stuff. Both MCs were nice and interesting enough [we didn't have a chance to know more about them given the circumstances ] and the plot was cool. But I think the story could've been a bit longer, I was really enjoying it, mind you, then things kinda progressed a bit faster by the ending and I really think it would've been even better adding some more pages.
If there's a sequel as I suppose was hinted, I'd love to read it.
I thought this would those "you lied to me" till the end, but I was wrong, shit hit the fan way before I was expecting and if, hypothetically speaking, I was in Lia's place I'd be so uncooperative, I probably need to check some therapist haha, because I tend to be quite contemptuous in situations like Lia's, when trust is broken.
Anyway, that's not the point, the reading was quite engrossing, I had a hard time pausing to do other stuff. Both MCs were nice and interesting enough [we didn't have a chance to know more about them given the circumstances ] and the plot was cool. But I think the story could've been a bit longer, I was really enjoying it, mind you, then things kinda progressed a bit faster by the ending and I really think it would've been even better adding some more pages.
If there's a sequel as I suppose was hinted, I'd love to read it.
magnetgrrl's review against another edition
2.0
Disclaimer - I'm adding just about every book I read in 2016 to Goodreads in December. I probably read this in... August.
I read a ton of lesbian romance novels on Kindle Unlimited this year. I have no idea why. All of them were of decidedly average quality, and most of them mesh together in my memory. I had to re-read the summary description of the plot to remember which one this is.
This one was the "we're forced together because I have to protect you" setup - mixed in with a little Clark Kent "oh but I can't tell you who I really am, don't hate me - my feelings are real...." and that worked quite nicely actually. As far as tropes go, it's not as overused as some.
Little Lies gave me the vague sense that if I cared enough to read carefully, I would find some serious plot holes; many things that happened seemed to be at least very unrealistic. But I doubt anyone is reading this too closely, so.
I feel like this one was kinda low on the steaminess scale? But I can't exactly remember. Maybe that in itself is not a great sign. It was also kinda low on the angst scale, which is really what I like to see in a romance. Nevertheless, it was a decent, quick read. Probably a point or two better than many of the others in the lesbian romance genre I read free on Kindle Unlimited this year.
I read a ton of lesbian romance novels on Kindle Unlimited this year. I have no idea why. All of them were of decidedly average quality, and most of them mesh together in my memory. I had to re-read the summary description of the plot to remember which one this is.
This one was the "we're forced together because I have to protect you" setup - mixed in with a little Clark Kent "oh but I can't tell you who I really am, don't hate me - my feelings are real...." and that worked quite nicely actually. As far as tropes go, it's not as overused as some.
Little Lies gave me the vague sense that if I cared enough to read carefully, I would find some serious plot holes; many things that happened seemed to be at least very unrealistic. But I doubt anyone is reading this too closely, so.
I feel like this one was kinda low on the steaminess scale? But I can't exactly remember. Maybe that in itself is not a great sign. It was also kinda low on the angst scale, which is really what I like to see in a romance. Nevertheless, it was a decent, quick read. Probably a point or two better than many of the others in the lesbian romance genre I read free on Kindle Unlimited this year.
agentkp's review against another edition
4.0
It was an okay read, I didn't fall in love with the characters but they were cute. I wish we saw their relationship developing though, I felt like we only saw them during the traumatic events.
sherpawhale's review against another edition
3.0
It's always a bit of a gamble when it comes to romance novel covers, but this one really does not match what's inside. The lighting and costume really make it see like it's not contemporary, and just having a gun doesn't scream "mafia/mob secret agent" shenanigans.
Anyway, I digress. A fun story about two characters being on the run from the mob and the thrill that sparks between two people in adrenaline-filled situations.
Anyway, I digress. A fun story about two characters being on the run from the mob and the thrill that sparks between two people in adrenaline-filled situations.
judeinthestars's review against another edition
4.0
Wow, this book hits the ground running… When she goes to the bank to deposit money that morning, little does Lia know that the pretty woman she has noticed a few times lately at her favourite coffee place is there too. She doesn’t know either that she is going to get shot by bank robbers and that said woman will save her life. Then move in with her while she recovers. The most important thing she doesn’t know is that the woman, Dylan, is an FBI agent keeping an eye on her in case her ex-husband gets in touch with her on his run from the Giametta crime family.
I love Dylan and Lia together, whether they’re flirting or fighting. At first, when Lia still believes Dylan to be a computer consultant, it seems pretty obvious they’re falling for each other, easily and inevitably. Dylan tries to fight it – she’s on a job, dammit! –, but that’s fate for you. Then when all hell breaks loose and the two women have to run for their lives, they finally find themselves on an equal footing.
I’m surprised Lia didn’t feel like the most unlucky woman on Earth at times, with so many things going wrong. The reader knows why all these things happen, but she doesn’t for the longest while, and I’d have freaked out a lot more than she does if it all were happening to me.
While the pace slows down a bit after the excitement of the beginning, Little Lies is filled with adreline-fueled action scenes and many unexpectedly funny moments (Dylan baking a cake being one of them). I truly enjoyed listening to this book a lot. The narration might not have been as dynamic as I’d have liked every now and then, but it’s pretty good overall. Like many narrators whose work I like, Tia Rider Sorensen is at her best with dialogues, her voices for the different characters are varied and easy to distinguish. I especially liked the voice for Lia, most notably her little “uh huh” sounds, which worked very well with the character.
Little Lies is both fun and charming, totally my kind of book.
I love Dylan and Lia together, whether they’re flirting or fighting. At first, when Lia still believes Dylan to be a computer consultant, it seems pretty obvious they’re falling for each other, easily and inevitably. Dylan tries to fight it – she’s on a job, dammit! –, but that’s fate for you. Then when all hell breaks loose and the two women have to run for their lives, they finally find themselves on an equal footing.
I’m surprised Lia didn’t feel like the most unlucky woman on Earth at times, with so many things going wrong. The reader knows why all these things happen, but she doesn’t for the longest while, and I’d have freaked out a lot more than she does if it all were happening to me.
While the pace slows down a bit after the excitement of the beginning, Little Lies is filled with adreline-fueled action scenes and many unexpectedly funny moments (Dylan baking a cake being one of them). I truly enjoyed listening to this book a lot. The narration might not have been as dynamic as I’d have liked every now and then, but it’s pretty good overall. Like many narrators whose work I like, Tia Rider Sorensen is at her best with dialogues, her voices for the different characters are varied and easy to distinguish. I especially liked the voice for Lia, most notably her little “uh huh” sounds, which worked very well with the character.
Little Lies is both fun and charming, totally my kind of book.
elvang's review against another edition
4.0
Lighthearted romance which breaks my cardinal rule of not having sex with someone shortly after they've been hospitalized/ shot. In spite of that little faux pas I was entertained from beginning to end. A little espionage, a little gun play, running from the mob and some great dialogue between Dylan and Lia.
Good stuff.
Good stuff.
lezreviewbooks's review
4.0
Light entertaining romance / mystery book. It has a perfect balance of thriller, love and humour. It's hard to pull off a romance while the characters are on the run but Ms. Bruce did it nicely.
Overall, 4 stars. Entertaining holiday read.
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Overall, 4 stars. Entertaining holiday read.
See my other reviews at www.lezreviewbooks.wordpress.com
frankvanmeer's review
3.0
A quick read, with a lot of witty banter, but not a whole lot of depth. The plot is entirely predictable.
There are a few funny jabs at some genre tropes, but all in all, it didn't leave a huge impression on me.
There are a few funny jabs at some genre tropes, but all in all, it didn't leave a huge impression on me.
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