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Lie to Me Kindle Edition

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,886 ratings

If my childhood taught me anything, it was to survive.
Now I have a deep-rooted mistrust of people and a wall of steel and ice surrounding my heart.

So, when Reed Ryan steps into my life, I know I need to keep him far away.
He’s everything I grew up hating. Fighting. Fleeing.
Devastatingly handsome, he looks like a drunken regret and has heartbreak written over every inch of his body—literally. He’s the quintessential bad boy . . . and he’s a cop.

But the man is my undoing.
When I push, he stands firm.
When I fight, he battles for us.
When he touches me, my traitorous body and heart respond.

Little does Reed know, every lie I feed him is laced with truth.
I have demons that refuse to let me go. Now one of them is threatening to destroy us both.

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About the Author

Molly McAdams, author of romance novels, grew up in California but now lives in the amazing state of Texas with her husband, daughter, and fur babies. Her hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and long walks on the beach, which roughly translates to being a homebody with her hubby and dishing out movie quotes.



Tim Paige is an audiobook narrator with a passion for rom coms, superheroes, and telling stories that provide an escape from the world (or a new lens with which to view it). A former full-time touring musician, Tim has played on some of the biggest stages in the world. He is the voice of The More You Know on NBC, and has provided voice-over for many national commercials, promos, trailers, and video games. When he's not narrating audiobooks or voicing fun projects, you'll most often find him playing pretend with his two sons, shouting at the television during Syracuse Orange basketball and football games, or cooking up tasty vegan treats.

Savannah Peachwood was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and now resides in New York City. Her roots ensure that she brings sweet-as-honey Southern charm to her audiobook narrations.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093DSYPXL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jester Creations, LLC (April 23, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 23, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2824 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 505 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,886 ratings

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Molly grew up in California but now lives with her husband and daughter in the oh-so-amazing state of Texas. When she's not diving into the world of her characters, some of her hobbies include hiking, snowboarding, traveling, and long walks on the beach . . . which roughly translates to being a homebody and dishing out movie quotes with her hubby. She has a weakness for crude-humored movies and loves curling up in a fluffy blanket during a thunderstorm . . . or under one in a bathtub if there are tornados. That way she can pretend they aren't really happening.

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Customers enjoyed the book's readability and found it worth the wait. They described the romance as beautiful, with excellent story development. The emotional content was heartbreaking and heartwarming for readers. They loved the characters and their different backgrounds. The book made them laugh, smile, and fall in love.

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102 customers mention "Readability"102 positive0 negative

Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They appreciate the solid narration and interesting perspectives on life. Readers say it's worth reading and a must-read.

"This book was so good. It was the first book I’ve read by Molly McAdams so far, but I was not disappointed...." Read more

"I’m just in awe Truly such a good book. I couldn’t put it down, the plot is incredible. I want to reread it" Read more

"...My husband truly is my sunrise. The narration was solid, though I personally prefer duet narration to stay fully immersed...." Read more

"...There was so much going on at all times but it was a good busy as it follows Emma and her harder than I could have imagined life and her journey..." Read more

55 customers mention "Romance"52 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They praise the excellent story development, conflict, passion, and emotions. The story is about a woman learning about love after going through trauma. It ends beautifully and tugs at their heartstrings.

"...It ended so beautifully as well...." Read more

"...Truly such a good book. I couldn’t put it down, the plot is incredible. I want to reread it" Read more

"...The trigger warnings are there for a reason—this story isn’t just about romance; it’s about navigating through the kind of pain that leaves scars...." Read more

"...like a bad boy, has the ink and the muscles, but deep down is the sweetest guy you will ever meet...." Read more

34 customers mention "Heartbreaking"24 positive10 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging. They say it tugs at their heartstrings with its well-paced story and just the right amount of angst. The story has moments of excitement, sadness, and suspense, with a mix of joy and tears.

"...This one hit close to my heart and pulled at me emotionally...." Read more

"...And the patience of Reed Ryan kept me hooked. I loved reading them fall in love. Despite emma occasionally frustrating through the story I got why...." Read more

"Reads well. Written well. Pretty standard plot of healing from trauma. Bit unrealistic starting timeline...." Read more

"This book stole my heart and my breath! Molly killed it as she always does. The way she handles trauma and family issues never ceases to amazing me." Read more

24 customers mention "Emotional content"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging. They describe it as heartwarming and heartbreaking. The characters are described as strong, caring, and kind.

"...⭐ 4/5 Stars – Read the trigger warnings. This one hit close to my heart and pulled at me emotionally...." Read more

"Wow this was an amazing read such raw emotion and examples of learning to trust again despite the unimaginable occurrence that have happened to Emma..." Read more

"...This book was emotional and heartfelt. I could not put it down. It will pull at your heartstrings." Read more

"...Their journey was a slow burn, but oh so worth the wait. It gave your heart a workout and it left me with a smile!! "..." Read more

18 customers mention "Character development"15 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and their different backgrounds. They appreciate that an autistic child is included in the cast of characters.

"Great plot with amazing characters. I didn't want to put it down! The characters seemed real. As though I was there." Read more

"...reasons but one of the big ones is that their is an autistic child in the cast of characters...." Read more

"...one of my favorites of her books, and I love the mentions of characters from other series..." Read more

"...The more I read the more I was loving the book. The characters, the story line, the DRAMA was all so good! That ending though!..." Read more

9 customers mention "Laughter"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and heartfelt moments. They find it humorous, sweet, and a must-read.

"...I’ve been crying, laughing, jumping for joy, fuming with anger, and jolting with shock throughout the book. So many highs and lows...." Read more

"So much trauma, but so much beauty and love and joy and heartache and learning to heal. I truly love this story...." Read more

"This book, my god this book. So many moments of laughter and heartache. Of romance and past trauma...." Read more

"...You will cry, laugh, and hold your breath through this beautiful story of a woman learning about love and a man learning to fight for all types of..." Read more

7 customers mention "Patience"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate Reed's patience and caring with Molly. They find it sweet and emotional, saying he takes his time and is attentive.

"...His unconditional love, patience, and quiet support mirrored what I’ve been blessed with in my own husband...." Read more

"...the way Reed reassures her that he's not bad is so sweet and caring taking his time and not pushing...." Read more

"The back story captured my attention. And the patience of Reed Ryan kept me hooked. I loved reading them fall in love...." Read more

"...he was so patient and attentive with her, that it made me so emotional...." Read more

18 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive10 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it engaging with good pacing and quick wit. Others feel it's slow-paced and takes days to read, making it hard to finish.

"I finished this in one day. I'm bawling. I'm torn apart. This book was so hard. It hit you in all of your feelers...." Read more

"...It wasn't rushed and everything played out in a way that left me thoroughly satisfied. I couldn't put it down!..." Read more

"...It was a slow pace, but well detailed. At times there was sooo much angst, it was hard to feel that much pain without knowing the why...." Read more

"...Wow it was EPIC!!!!!! This was a book that truly gave me a book hangover, we all need a Reed and Emma, and a Lala and Nora in our lives...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024
    This book was so good. It was the first book I’ve read by Molly McAdams so far, but I was not disappointed. I cried a lot; and this book definitely brought back my own early childhood flashbacks. It ended so beautifully as well. Honestly the relationship between Reed and Emma is THE ONE to strive for because you can fall in lust at first sight; but I’ve always felt that you need to go through some turmoil together in order to KNOW that it’s love.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
    I’m just in awe
    Truly such a good book. I couldn’t put it down, the plot is incredible. I want to reread it
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2024
    Quick Summary:
    🌶️ 3/5 Chili Peppers – slow burn, descriptive romance.
    🎧 3.5/5 Audiobook Rating – I prefer duet narration over dual, but the narrators did a great job.
    ⭐ 4/5 Stars – Read the trigger warnings. This one hit close to my heart and pulled at me emotionally. I made sure to give my husband an extra hug and kiss for being such an amazingly patient man.

    Now the details:
    The trigger warnings are there for a reason—this story isn’t just about romance; it’s about navigating through the kind of pain that leaves scars. Having experienced some of the same trauma as Emma and marrying my own “Reed” gave me a unique perspective on this book. I was physically triggered while reading, but it also felt profoundly healing. I understood Emma’s reactions and emotions because I’ve been there and I relived some of it during this book. But seeing things through Reed’s perspective broke me in an entirely new way. His unconditional love, patience, and quiet support mirrored what I’ve been blessed with in my own husband. Reed’s story reminded me just how much strength it takes to love someone through their pain. My husband truly is my sunrise.

    The narration was solid, though I personally prefer duet narration to stay fully immersed. That said, the narrators did an excellent job capturing the raw emotions of the characters, especially in the most heart-wrenching moments.

    This is a story that will leave you emotionally raw, but if you’re ready for that, it’s absolutely worth the journey.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2024
    I finished this in one day. I'm bawling. I'm torn apart. This book was so hard. It hit you in all of your feelers. There was so much going on at all times but it was a good busy as it follows Emma and her harder than I could have imagined life and her journey back home to her Lala. She found out she has a sister and that sister has an adoptive father who will become the love of her life. Through heart ache and love they found a way 🥰
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2021
    I LOVED this book! Ugh, but then again, it's Molly and we all know my love for her.

    Reed is so well done. He looks like a bad boy, has the ink and the muscles, but deep down is the sweetest guy you will ever meet. He's a cop, ex military and has taken a liking to Emma. Oh and if you've read Molly's other books, you'll know who his parents are.

    Then come on in Emma. The lovely girl who just came back to town from NY, with her nice clothes, the heels and of course her past that makes letting Ryan in hard as is, forget trying to love him. Poor Emma though had a really tough childhood and now after things that went down in NY, she just came home, well to her grams really. Oh, and a baby sister that she didn't even know existed and was jealous off the bat that she got ditched with grams and didn't have to deal with the crappy mom that they have.

    Any who, I adored these two so much! I could relate with both of them in so many ways actually that it hit home and the emotions were going on this one. But what I love is just how much Ryan loves Emma and works so damn hard to make sure she is okay in every way. One of my favorites (spoiler here) is how he knows she doesn't like cops, so one night he has her take off his uniform. That way she would get to see that he really isn't that bad of a guy that she thinks, that its really just a uniform. But oh you just have to read it for yourself to see just how kind and patient he really is.

    Another win for Molly!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024
    Wow this was an amazing read such raw emotion and examples of learning to trust again despite the unimaginable occurrence that have happened to Emma and Reed alike. It wasn't rushed and everything played out in a way that left me thoroughly satisfied. I couldn't put it down! I also loved how the family dynamics were written for all the characters especially Donna's feelings about her family book store it was really sweet.

    Run to this read you will not be disappointed. As long as you can handle reading about a person overcoming childhood and adulthood traumas related to neglect, drugs, and se**al abuse.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024
    Emma has had such a hard life so far even since she was a kid. When she finally ups and leaves Manhattan due to being taken advantage, she goes to her grandmother Lala's house and meets her little sister Nora for the first time. Lala cooks for the first responders every Thursday, especially Reed. Emma hates him right off the bat because of what she went through as a kid from her mother, and it gets worse when she finds out he's a cop. But the way Reed reassures her that he's not bad is so sweet and caring taking his time and not pushing. They finally can't ignore their feelings are start to get closer, with a little meddling from Lala to help, and they each open up about their pasts. Things start to get really troublesome for them with Emma's family, and then especially when the truth about Manhattan comes out that ended up hurting quite a few people. The relationship that Reed has with Nora is just adorable and its rare to hear about someone like him taking on a kid that's not even related to him at all, but he thinks of her as his anyways. I love how everyone in Reeds life welcomed Emma and treated her as part of their group, even with her working on her past demons.

Top reviews from other countries

  • Kristin Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book
    Reviewed in Canada on April 26, 2024
    Honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy it as I'm more of a Romantasy fan. I enjoyed the tangled up feelings and heart wrenching emotions. Worth the read
  • MAC
    5.0 out of 5 stars All the feels
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 21, 2023
    This was a very emotional read. Loved the characters and the story. I was feeling some parts were becoming repetitive but the story did move on and some of the subject matter is sensitive so I wouldn't expect things to be brushed over. I would recommend this book.
  • Adele
    5.0 out of 5 stars a story with depth
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2022
    Definitely one of my favourite reads. Unpredictable with HEA. The understanding and patience Reed shows Emma time and time again and the struggles Emma faces as she wrestles the demons of her past. A breathtaking love with a well written plot and engaging characters. Five stars!
  • Dallas D.
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great, easy read...
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2022
    At times, a bit cheesy, but, thoroughly entertaining! It even had me wrapped up in trying to guess what would happen next!
  • rachael fisher
    5.0 out of 5 stars emotional
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 13, 2023
    What a read, loved this book so much, Emma had gone through so much in her life and when she finally found her way back to her grandmother she didn’t expect to find a sister she knew nothing about, and on top of that fall in love with a cop, somone who she had been terrified of all her life, but he showed her how to heal, how to love and how to be strong again, truly wonderful read

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