Devious Lies: A Standalone Enemies-to-Lovers Romance

I seriously LOVE Parker S. Huntington’s writing. Period. As soon as I got my greedy little hands on this book, I knew I needed to go somewhere quiet so I just sit and get absorbed into the story. It’s the kind of writing that just flows so effortlessly, moving forward at an alarming rate. Case in point: this is probably the longest book I’ve read all year, and I still devoured it like it was nothing. The story is intense, gripping, and addictive with characters that walk a fine line of likability at times but still leave you wanting more. It’s an enemies to lovers romance that spans several years, and undoubtedly one of the best books I’ve read in 2019.While I won’t sharing too many details about the plot - it’s better if you let it all unravel naturally - I can tell you that the story follows Emery and Nash, starting back when Emery was 15 and Nash 25. Emery comes from a wealthy family and lived in a gilded cage for most of her life, crushing on Nash’s brother while being his friend. Nash is the bad boy from the wrong side of the tracks, moody, broody, and jaded from a young age. He sees the love that Emery has for his brother, and assumes that someday things will work out for them. What he doesn’t expect is for Emery to sneak into his room at night and unknowingly alter the relationship between the three of them in a major way. There’s no going back from that night, so Emery and Nash’s already strained relationship winds up in tatters. Fast-forward a few years and they’re reunited, only the tables have turned and the dynamics have once again shifted.This is absolutely engrossing with a complex, slightly twisted relationship that goes through so many changes throughout the course of the book. The chemistry was sizzling, the tension almost unbearable, and the emotion easy to feel. Don’t start this one unless you intend to get sucked in for hours, because this is one book you won’t be able to put down. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC via Social Butterfly PR (then purchased it for my collection), and am voluntarily leaving a review of this gripping, emotional romance.

Emery and Nash’s story had me hooked.🌶️🌶️🌶️.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️-Enemies to Lovers-Best Friend’s Brother-HEA-SecretsI did not put this book down from the time I picked it up. You truly connect with these characters, and want more of their story from start to finish.I love Emery’s little quirks, because they are so unique. She is a strong, level-headed, FMC that also has her faults, but is so kind. Her heart is amazing, and I loved reading the selfless aspect of it. I did call the plot twist, but the story was good enough that I kept reading. I craved their happy ending, and it beautifully came to an end that wasn’t rushed.

Holy crap. This story was 🔥🔥🔥I’ve put off reading this book for so long and I’m so freaking upset that I waited this long to read it!!Everything about this book was incredible. From the beginning to the end. The story built from a young age to the age in the present and it added such depth!I loved Emery so much. Her strength and her character and her selflessness was so freaking amazing. Especially going from what she had to nothing. Ugh. I loved her so much. And she had such fire and spirit even when she had nothing. Loooved her.Oh Nash 🥺🥺 so wounded and hurting and wow did he really turn it around. Though I knew I should hate him because he was a jerk. It was hard too. I really was rooting for him from the first sentence in the book.Nash and Emery together was electric! The banter. The ANGST. The pain. The love. The knowledge of each other that just couldn’t have been any better than it was written. Gosh. So freaking good.I devoured 800 pages in a day because I HAD to know how it ended. It was incredible!Things I loved:Best friends older brother“Age gap” (10 years)Grumpy bossSpirited employeeFallen PrincessTrauma/bullyingPhenomenal banterAAAAANGSTHe was “it” after her mistake 🫣He takes care of herI can not say enough good things about this book!!! Read it please!

love their story, it was slow at first but time will make you hooked. Worth your time to read it to the finish line.

I am in love with this book, I loved all the characters, especially the bromance between Rosco and Nash!!! Emery us a character that's gonna Stay with me for a long time

Absolutely and truely P.S.HuntingtonI could not lay the book down - incaptivating , always making me think - wow-Thank you

I had no expectations for this book. I’ve never heard of the author or read their books. I’m just so grateful I got the chance to delve into her world and discover their story. What a ride. I love thé pace, the use of language, the passion, romance and also the thoughtful way the pages come together. A beautiful story which I already want to read again and again! I’m off to read more of Parker’s books and I’m excited to see where the journey takes me. 5* a beautiful read and a lovely story.

No suelo leer libros con adolescentes y la primera parte no me gustó tanto, pero valió la pena.Los personajes, la historia... todo es perfecto.