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Devious Lies: A Standalone Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Kindle Edition

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“A sizzling, chemistry-filled enemies-to-lovers romance, which is both crackaliciously addictive and angst-central. I couldn't get enough of Nash and Em. One of my favorite books of the year." - L.J. Shen, USA Today Bestselling Author

From Wall Street Journal bestselling author Parker S. Huntington comes an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance full of revenge and a dash of fate.

“She could enjoy her pretty, perfect world a little longer. Soon enough, everything she owned would be mine.”

I had a plan to escape the friend zone.
Step one: sneak into Reed’s room.
Step two: sleep with him.

But when the lights turned on, it wasn’t familiar blue eyes I saw.
These were dark, angry, and full of demons.
And they belonged to Reed’s much older brother.

Four years later, Nash Prescott is no longer the help’s angry son.
I’m no longer the town’s prized princess.

At twenty-two, I’m broke, in need of a job.
At thirty-two, he’s a billionaire, in need of revenge.

Who cares if my family ruined his?
Who cares if he looks at me with pure loathing?
Who cares if every task he assigns me is designed to torture?

I need the money.
Simple as that.

I’ll suffer his cruelty in silence, knowing there’s one thing he wants more than revenge…
Me.

Note: Devious Lies is a standalone billionaire office romance. If you love banter and angst, this book is for you! Welcome to Eastridge. Enter if you dare.

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"A sizzling, chemistry-filled enemies-to-lovers romance, which is both crackaliciously addictive and angst-central. I couldn't get enough of Nash and Em. One of my favorite books of the year." - L.J. Shen, USA Today bestselling author

"I devoured every delicious word of Devious Lies. Parker S. Huntington is not only a gifted writer, but a brilliant storyteller. Absolutely unforgettable." - Ava Harrison, USA Today bestselling author

"A flawless sensation that captivated me from the start. A delicious twist of slow burning fire and seductive plotting. I was riveted...by the stunning writing and nonstop feels. I couldn't put this book down if I tried!" - Harloe Rae, USA Today bestselling author

"Devious Lies is an epic romantic odyssey complete with wicked deception and betrayal that will leave you breathless, and intense chemistry you can feel crackling through every word Nash and Emery exchange. In the end, you will be left just as changed by their profound love story as they were." - Giana Darling, Amazon Bestselling Author

"Devious Lies is a brilliant slow-burning, quick-witted, sinfully sexy, ingeniously cunning storyline, that will blow you away! Simply put its sensational, a literary work art!" - Queen Zany, Audio Loves

"I'm still captivated by Parker S. Huntington's words and how she manages to make the pages flowing away without even realising. Devious Lies is an angsty and steamy story that everyone should read!" - Liana Reads Blog

"One of my Top Reads for 2019! It was beautifully written with amazing insights and words so moving that I didn't want it to end!" - Keri Loves Books

"A thoroughly addicting enemies-to-lovers romance that will stay with you long after you've finished. This story was completely unputdownable." - Living that Book Life

"5 Devious Crowns... This story was completely Unputdownable. I was enraptured from the prologue until the very last word." - Musings of the Modern Belle

"Dear God, what did I just read? Devious Lies is undoubtedly one of the best stories of 2019...left me totally captivated, obsessed with the characters, completely fascinated from beginning to end." - When Vane Reads

"I am still reeling from all the jaw dropping emotions, breathtaking moments and pure perfection of Parker's words. An unbelievably complex and insanely beautiful romance that will claim your heart." - PP's Bookshelf

"This is a must read enemies to lovers book. I loved the journey of Nash and Emery's story, it's a twisted tale of loss and hurt with steamy scenes in between." - Naughty Girls and Their Books

"All the feels. The angst was off the charts. The chemistry was scorching. The alpha-hole attitude was on point.I loved everything about this book." - Pretty Little Book Things

"Each word just completely devoured my soul! This is a book that is made to be devoured!" - Southern Vixens Book Obsessions

"Amazing!" - Booked up with Lizzy

"5 stars and it deserves much more... timeless poetry to me." - Diary of a young book reviewer

"And that twist... gah, that twist! You don't see it coming until it's about to hit you in the face so remember to duck! Damn, it was a good book!" - G, Goodreads reviewer

"I have so many feelings about this book. It's one for the logophiles, one for the pluviophile, one for the bibliophile... I highly recommend this read to everyone." - Kandace, Goodreads reviewer

"I was captivated from the very first page... It's so beautiful!" - Jenifer, Goodreads reviewer

"Wow...I was blown away. I cannot recommend this book highly enough." - Elizabeth, Goodreads reviewer

"The author reminded me why I love reading... One of the best of 2019 and one of the best ever." - Ri, Goodreads Reviewer

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B082RGTTG8
Publisher ‏ : ‎ PSH Publishing (December 13, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 13, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 822 pages

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- #373 in Contemporary Romance Fiction
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Parker S. Huntington is a stay-at-home dog mom from SoCal, where she discovered her allergy to rain. In spite of her shoddy attendance record and strong aversion to homework, she earned a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside and an A.L.M. in Literature from Harvard. When she's not writing or exchanging food pics with her friends, she's binge-watching an unhealthy amount of Netflix while curled up with her dogs.

Parker hates talking about herself and is (also) allergic to social media, but you can catch up with her in her newsletter at www.parkershuntington.com. Occasionally, she'll post a TikTok video, which you can find at @parkershuntington.

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Customers find this romance book well-written with extraordinary word choice, and they appreciate the intense relationship between the characters. The story receives positive feedback for its emotional content, with plenty of angst and heartbreak, and customers describe it as a favorite enemies-to-lovers romance story. The pacing receives mixed reactions - while some say it kept their interest throughout, others find it slow to get to the end. The book's length is also mixed, with some appreciating its novella format while others find it too long at 700 pages.

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Customers love the story of this book, praising its incredible plot and well-written narrative, with one customer noting that each chapter is a new adventure.

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, describing it as captivating and extraordinary, with one customer noting the author's use of prologues and quotes.

"...I will say, this book was easy to read but a bit long. I can see that it could have been edited down by several hundred pages without losing impact...." Read more

"...The banter, the chemistry, the connection, the depth of the feelings between Nash and Emery was slow-burn but also explosive at times...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the wonderful and intense relationship between the two main characters, with one customer highlighting their strong chemistry.

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as one of their favorite enemies-to-lovers stories, with one customer noting how the progression from enemies to lovers is incredibly addictive.

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Customers find the book engaging and thought-provoking, appreciating how it brings characters' quirks to life and leaves readers using their imagination.

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"...me, it's what made this character so unique and This story so deep in a philosophical way. In the end, it made me want to "balter" in the rain!..." Read more

"...First...I have a girl crush on Emery. She is quirky and a total rebel! She has no problem standing up for herself...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with some appreciating its novella format while others find it too long, particularly noting that it reaches almost 700 pages.

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Wendy@Cr8zysockbookblock
I’m so obsessed with this book!! Top reads of 2019 list for sure!! 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2019
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Okay...my friends, it must be said. You absolutely, positively MUST read this book. Yeah, cause it’s that dang good. This book covers so many genres at one time. So you’ve got Bully romance, Best friends brother, Office romance and age-gap romance. All my favorites all in one fabulous book!

If you read The anti-fling in the Spring Fling anthology, you are already somewhat familiar with Emery Winthrop and Nash Prescott. I was craving more of them, so I was super excited when I saw Devious Lies was coming. Plus I happen to be a super huge Parker S. Huntington fan as well, so this is a win all around. Getting to ARC read this Baby was such a highlight for me.

Emery is the rich girl who is BFF’s with the help’s son, whom she also happens to be in love with. One night Em makes a huge mistake and beds the wrong brother, she totally thought it was finally her chance with her long time BFF. Shorty after that event her entire world crumbles. A scandal has ripped apart her small town, leaving families destroyed and financial ruin and devastation in its wake. Fast forward several years later and this beautiful woman is nothing like the rich, pampered princess, she once was. Living a life most would compare to poverty level, for reasons she keeps hidden. She accepts help from her best friend through a job hook up. She is desperate and that means taking a job working for Nash Prescott, the older brother she slept with, the man whose family lost everything due to the actions of her father. The man who despises her. Would he even allow her to work for him? What will his response be when he sees just how far the mighty have fallen?

I love Emery, her character is so strong willed, and stubborn. She’s amazing, self-sacrificing, even to a fault. She’s so caring and humble. She just wanted to wright wrongs that she didn’t even commit. I was amazed by her. I’m just in love with her, and my heart breaks for her. At any time she could have changed her situation by giving into her mother’s demands, but she was too strong for that. I love that she wasn’t backing down from her, from Nash or anybody else.

Now, Nash. He made something of himself. He went from nothing to everything. He knew deeply some of the ways in which he accomplished that weren’t right but he just didn’t care, or maybe he did, but with his IDGAF attitude you’d never know it if he did. He tried to tell himself he didn’t feel guilty but that just wasn’t true either. As far as a boss go he was a straight shooter and was gonna tell you what he thought and could care less what you thought, he had no filter and couldn’t give a poo about your feelings. However he was so good to people in the community, he gave back to those less fortunate. He really was the nicest most generous turd around. When Emery shows up working for him, he sees his opportunity to get revenge and information at the same time. This gorgeous cruel boss tries to instantly cut her down and put her in her place. But will she bring him to his knees as well? Has the great Nash Prescott met his match? How well will Nash handle his orders not be followed? She’s really the perfect person to verbally spar with him. My own undergarments melted from the beginning tension between these two. GAH!!

I literally couldn’t put this book down. It had suspense and mystery, the most delicious tension. Characters you love and some you want to hate and have to root for and love again and I just had to know what was going to happen. There was not a boring moment in the book, and it was a pretty long book. It legit kept me captivated from the first page to the last. I’m definitely marking this in my top reads of 2019!

My cr8zysockbookblock blog wrap up for this book!
⭐️⭐⭐️⭐⭐⭐️- I have to add a sixth star for my blog rating cause this is definitely one of my top reads of 2019! This is like a Bully/ Best friends Brother / Age-Gap. It has everything you could possibly want!
🔥🔥🔥🔥-Holy Hot biscuits and Gravy!! Emery and Nash are everything! 🧨 BEYOND HOT Y’ALL💥
🌪Cliffhanger Warning-No cliffhanger! IFloved this!! #Perfection

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A fleshed out romance with a side of suspense
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2023
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Nash and Emery were enjoyable characters to read as they dance around the endpoint of this romance. The story was interesting and had some plot points left to the end to be revealed, making it purposeful to get through the book. I liked the evolution of characters through this book as well as the quirks of each lead character. I will say, this book was easy to read but a bit long. I can see that it could have been edited down by several hundred pages without losing impact. I felt like the buildup to one of the grand reveals was not worth the secret at the end of it all. I felt the multiple memories of childhood interactions were sweet. I can see the point of the author’s goal to create a complex history between the two main characters- but I’m not sure that it contributed to the final resolution of the plot in the way that the star crossed lovers usually rely on history and memories to guide them. Overall, the subplot of messaging each other also felt out of place. I think this is a book that has many moments worth reading and it’s certainly a tad different with elements that made it unique. An enjoyable time if you’re prepared for the length.

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Emery and Nash- fate and starless nights couldn’t keep you two apart
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2020
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Wow... it can mean many things. Like wtf did I just read, or can I read slower so the book doesn’t end or why can’t the book keep going after the last page or,
simply- amazing writing, characterization, plot, and, above all, love between the main characters.

Emery was raised with a silver spoon and Nash’s brother Reed is her best friend. Nash and Reed’s parents work for Emery’s family, so they’re considered part of the “help.” One day, when Emery is 18, she sneaks into Reed’s bed to finally confess her love to him and get “close” to him, but it isn’t until the lights turn on that she realizes that the man that has given her the best sex of her life is none other than Reed’s much older brother Nash. They promise to keep quiet. Soon after, sh*t hits the fan and she no longer is the “princess” everyone has made her out to be and is living in very poor conditions. Meanwhile, Nash has built an empire and is now a billionaire. But don’t let all that money fool you. Although he has a heart of gold and gives back to the community, he also seeks revenge for what happened to his family (his father died of a heart attack after losing his job with Emery’s family and blames them all). Emery is trying to atone for what happened as well. Their paths collide once again after Reed gets her a job working for Nash and sparks fly. Even though she was his employee, she didn’t back down from a challenge and went toe-to-toe against him many times. I loooooved it.

The banter, the chemistry, the connection, the depth of the feelings between Nash and Emery was slow-burn but also explosive at times. I love that this book is written in different parts, each part has its own meaning and are interconnected seamlessly. Emery’s love of words and Nash’s understanding of it all was not only insightful but adorable and visceral. I found myself googling things- what amazing work Huntington did when writing this book. The double edge sword of understanding and interpretation throughout the book was brilliant. The fact that Emory has a spine and didn’t let her situation/circumstances lessen her demeanor and actions is admirable. I loved that she stood up to Nash, especially behind closed doors but in plain sight as well. I found myself swooning many times, facepalming my face, and even giggling. Looooooved it.

Honestly, this is definitely one of my top reads of the year. I have found another favorite author and am so excited to read more of her work. If this is how her slow-burn books read, I can’t wait to read other kinds. Just simply amazing.

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For Old Times' Sake
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 16, 2019
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Wow.

I don't know where to start, and I know I can't do this book justice in my review, but this is one very special book. It is knock-me-down-with-a-feather FANTASTIC. This is a gem of a tale. It's big, it's gutsy, it's an amazingly well crafted enemies-to-lovers story.

I have read the Anti-Fling by Ms Huntington (a very short story) about these two amazing people: Emery and Nash, and I knew in my bones that their story deserved a full novel. This book exceeded any expectations I had for that story by a country mile, and then a further nautical mile on top of that! The characters are so well drawn and believable. They are flawed and quirky, struggling, angry and proud. The themes of penance, revenge, forgiveness and truth run throughout, and these two characters have an undeniable chemistry and sense of fate.

I have to commend the authors craft. Her words. The unusual, obscure words. I think she really must have put her heart and soul, and her whole everything into this story. It is absolutely amazing.

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I Loved it
Reviewed in Australia on August 15, 2023
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This was quite a journey for Nash and Emery. It is a long one too! Not a lot of traditional romance and a definate slow burn of hate/love. It had loads of humour to keep you entertained along the way. I loved how Emily stayed true to herself and loved her determination and her words. (Maybe a little too stubborn for her own good at times). Love this author!

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Reviewed in France on February 12, 2025
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This was a masterpiece! Unlike Emery, I can't find a word fitting enough to describe how much I enjoyed this book from beginning to end! ❤️❤️

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Parizad
Not very well written and the character quirks get old
Reviewed in the Netherlands on December 23, 2024
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Ot starts very good but about half way through it becomes such a drag. It should have had an explosive and brief ending then would have been a 4 star. I didn't like th writing. It is not consistent and just a bit too wordy

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A must read
Reviewed in Italy on February 26, 2021
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Slow-burn
Angsty
Devastatingly handsome alpha hero
Strong resilient beautiful heroine
A match made in a starless sky
Pure perfection
Tie it all with magic words and you have one hell of a perfect story

I’m so glad to wrap up my reading year with this gem, I couldn’t put it down and yet I didn’t want to read it too fast and be suddenly at the end of my journey. There is actually one word to describe this type of feeling: finifugal “hating endings”.

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5.0 out of 5 stars I’m so obsessed with this book!! Top reads of 2019 list for sure!! 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻

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I’m so obsessed with this book!! Top reads of 2019 list for sure!! 🙌🏻🔥🙌🏻

A fleshed out romance with a side of suspense

Emery and Nash- fate and starless nights couldn’t keep you two apart

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