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Everybody Lies (L.A. Rock Scene) Kindle Edition

by Melanie A. Smith (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 131 ratings
Foul-mouthed and sexy as sin, this bad boy is about to turn her entire world upside down...

I'm Frankie Greco. Since I can remember, a little voice inside my head has whispered to me whenever I hear lies. To distract myself, I focus on my career. I recently bought out what used to be one of the hottest nightclubs in Los Angeles, so it's not hard. There are few people I let in, and only they know my secret. But romantic relationships never last long.

That is, until I met Julian. I don't know if it was the instant, primal attraction, but I couldn't get a read on this guy to save my life. And I definitely wasn't prepared for what letting him in would start; the pieces of my past that would come back to haunt me. I didn't think it was possible to surprise a girl who can spot a lie a mile away. I couldn't have been more wrong.
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"Straight up fire. I couldn't get enough." -Andrea Hopkins, author of Back to Delaware

"I'm the demanding [annoying] type of romance reader who also requires a strong plot to keep my attention. And boy howdy did Ms. Smith deliver." -Julia DeBarrioz, author of The Dakota del Toro Series

"Lies, betrayal and secrets are unravelled resulting in a climactic ending I didn't see coming. I loved it!" -Janine Caroline, author of I Look at You and Smile

"Everybody Lies has just the right balance of love and suspense, steaminess and tenderness, dirty talk and violence." -Marla Holt, author of Ethan & Juliet

"Smith uses her talent for weaving romance and suspense to keep us turning the pages, wondering how the two main characters will ever get through all the obstacles before them. And in the end, Smith delivers a powerful message through a twist you'll never see coming: Knowing something is a lie does not mean we know the truth." -Jacqueline Simon Gunn, author of Chasing Kat

"Super steamy read with a badass heroine!" -Kitty Cook, author of Sleeping Together

About the Author

Melanie A. Smith is the best-selling author of The Safeguarded Heart Series and other steamy contemporary romance fiction. Though she spent most of her life living on the West Coast, she now lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas and enjoys spending time with her family, reading, cooking, and driving with the windows down and the stereo cranked up loud.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T2Z975D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wicked Dreams Publishing (July 30, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 131 ratings

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Melanie A. Smith is an award-winning, international best-selling author of steamy romance with smart, self-sufficient heroines and strong, swoony book boyfriends with hearts of gold. A former engineer turned stay-at-home mom and author, when Melanie is not lost in the world of books you’ll find her spending time with her husband and son, crafting, or cross-stitching.

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Customers find the book's plot engaging, with one review noting how it keeps readers guessing until the end. The book receives positive feedback for its readability and pacing, with customers describing it as a very enjoyable and tough-as-nails read.

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6 customers mention "Plot"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the plot of the book, finding it exciting and well-paced, with one customer noting how it keeps readers guessing until the end.

"...Julian hits on every level. I think it was a fun twist of events through out the whole book...." Read more

"...It was a very enjoyable read and really kept you wondering until the end." Read more

"...And boy howdy did Ms. Smith deliver. The premise was really interesting. Frankie's internal lie detector is subtle...." Read more

"...The storyline is well written & timely with twists and turns as well as enticing & engaging sex scenes...." Read more

6 customers mention "Readability"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very enjoyable to read, with one describing it as a steamy read.

"...What happens when her ability is revealed? I really enjoyed this book. The mouth that Julian has, damn! Julian hits on every level...." Read more

"...It was a very enjoyable read and really kept you wondering until the end." Read more

"...I am a huge fan of Melanie’s work. I’ve read and adored all of her books...." Read more

"...storyline is well written & timely with twists and turns as well as enticing & engaging sex scenes...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as tough as nails.

"...I adored Frankie from cover to cover. She's a tough girl with a big heart, even though she's been let down so many times by so many people due to..." Read more

"...I was hooked from page one. Frankie is this tough as nails, badass independent woman with a super power but she’s also really vulnerable and craves..." Read more

"...Julian is EVERYTHING. Such a great combination of tough and sweet that you can’t help but love him...." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars Blushing Sexy & Romantic Steamy & romantic, although I truly blushed reading some of this, Melanie’s story about Frankie & bad boy Julian had me turning pages. Everyone dreams of finding a love like this! (Well, don’t you want your partner to devour you?) Frankie, a smart, sassy & independent club owner, broken & flawed, my kind of MC. The storyline is well written & timely with twists and turns as well as enticing & engaging sex scenes. You’ll fall in love with or despise the characters, which speaks volumes about the writing. I look forward to reading all of her books. Highly recommended.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Kerissa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Julians mouth is hot!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2022
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    Frankie can tell when people are lying, there’s a voice that will tell her when people are saying a lie and this hinders her relationships but also helps them. When someone comes in to the club she owns asking for “Frankie” it raises some alerts cause everyone just calls her Francesca. When she finds out who it is she’s taken back by this very attractive man. Julian is there to figure out who Frankie is for his boss Sal. When he sees Frankie he is taken back, and in awe of her. When they finally get to talking Frankie realizes he is hiding something but she cant figure out what. What happens when people start falling for each other? What happens when the truth starts coming out? What happens when her ability is revealed?

    I really enjoyed this book. The mouth that Julian has, damn! Julian hits on every level. I think it was a fun twist of events through out the whole book. I also loved the whole concept of Frankie being able to know when someone is lying. I am obsessed with donuts now hahah.
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  • goflyers
    4.0 out of 5 stars Everybody Lies
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2021
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    This is a unique book about the underbelly of los vagas. It was a very enjoyable read and really kept you wondering until the end.
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  • The Girl Who Reads Too Much
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2019
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    I loved this! Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. The writing is good and the plot unfolds at a perfect pace. This is truly a traditionally-published-quality indie read, I highly recommend it!

    I'm the demanding [annoying] type of romance reader who also requires a strong plot to keep my attention. And boy howdy did Ms. Smith deliver. The premise was really interesting. Frankie's internal lie detector is subtle. It's not like Sookie Stackhouse where she can read minds. She just knows if you're full of sh*t. Naturally that would make conducting a serious relationship difficult, because well, EVERYBODY LIES.

    Enter Julien, who is tall, hot, drips bad boy appeal and yet is somehow also a gentleman, and is clearly into something heavy--but he seems to be telling Frankie the truth about everything. Is he clever, is her lie detector broken, or are they just meant to be? You'll have to read to find out!

    I adored Frankie from cover to cover. She's a tough girl with a big heart, even though she's been let down so many times by so many people due to her ability. She's also a smart business woman and her club is her baby.

    And that ending! THAT ENDING! Dang, I did not see that coming.

    ::throws confetti::

    Pick this up, you won't be disappointed!
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  • Andrea Hopkins
    5.0 out of 5 stars Straight up fire!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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    This book gave me life! I am a huge fan of Melanie’s work. I’ve read and adored all of her books. She has a way of writing that just sucks you into the world she creates, and you never want to leave. I am in love with her Safeguarded Heart series, but Everybody Lies is so different in the best way possible. It was unexpected which excited me. I was hooked from page one. Frankie is this tough as nails, badass independent woman with a super power but she’s also really vulnerable and craves love like all of us, even if she won’t admit it to herself or anyone else. And Julian … oh my goodness, that man had me on fire the entire book. Dark and tattooed, and the filth that fell from his lips was so sexy and raw and just everything you want in a book boyfriend. You could feel connection between the two, it sizzled off my kindle. The push and pull, and the snowball effect their relationship had because of half-truths and outside interference felt so authentic and had me gritting my teeth in anticipation. There are some delicious twists and turns. Some definite OMG moments that left me yelling out loud and just freaking hot as can be. Straight up fire. I couldn’t get enough.
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  • Dawnette Brenner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blushing Sexy & Romantic
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
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    5 out of 5 stars Blushing Sexy & Romantic
    Steamy & romantic, although I truly blushed reading some of this, Melanie’s story about Frankie & bad boy Julian had me turning pages. Everyone dreams of finding a love like this! (Well, don’t you want your partner to devour you?) Frankie, a smart, sassy & independent club owner, broken & flawed, my kind of MC. The storyline is well written & timely with twists and turns as well as enticing & engaging sex scenes. You’ll fall in love with or despise the characters, which speaks volumes about the writing.

    I look forward to reading all of her books. Highly recommended.
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    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2019
    5 out of 5 stars Blushing Sexy & Romantic
    Steamy & romantic, although I truly blushed reading some of this, Melanie’s story about Frankie & bad boy Julian had me turning pages. Everyone dreams of finding a love like this! (Well, don’t you want your partner to devour you?) Frankie, a smart, sassy & independent club owner, broken & flawed, my kind of MC. The storyline is well written & timely with twists and turns as well as enticing & engaging sex scenes. You’ll fall in love with or despise the characters, which speaks volumes about the writing.

    I look forward to reading all of her books. Highly recommended.
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  • HeyHelloHowdy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Steamy Romantic Suspense!!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2022
    The chemistry between the Frankie and Julian was electric! I enjoyed their scenes together, from their banter to their dirty talk. The characters both had to overcome some obstacles, Frankie with her gift and Julian with his secret. I really liked both of them being vulnerable with each other. Frankie had an interesting life, being able to tell when people are lying, so she put up walls. Julian didn't have a good start to life and fell in with a questionable crowd, so he hasn't always made the best of choices.
    I quite liked the suspense element and the twist in the story. Though, the beginning of the story was a little slow in comparison to the latter half. It did feel a little disjointed because the mystery in the beginning doesn't connect with the latter half mystery.

    Anyway, it's still an enjoyable book with plenty of steamy times and an interesting suspense element.

    I liked the narrator; he did a good job voicing the characters, especially Julian! His trying to do a female voice for Frankie was a solid attempt, but a little weird to listen to at times, but I liked the effort he put forth!!
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  • Carol Tate
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 30, 2019
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    This story captivated me from start to finish, I barely put the book down. There was so much emotion and the plot trust at the end was so surprising I didn't see it coming. A great read and I'm looking forward to reading more from Melanie A Smith.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 25, 2020
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    This book is amazing 👏 which is why I gave it 5 stars. I love the female strong characters which is missing in most romantic books. When Melanie wrote her heroine are clever she backed it up. It so refreshing to read and encouraging. I loved nonna and I was sad to read about the ending for Samantha as she didn't deserve it. Anyway check it out and make your own conclusions.
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  • Trisha Miles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend
    Reviewed in Australia on September 11, 2021
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    Such a quick read. One I couldn’t drag myself away from. The ending made such sense for all that was happening throughout.
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  • Nattie Kate
    5.0 out of 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Reviewed in Australia on August 8, 2019
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    Beautifully written.
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  • Julia Blake
    4.0 out of 5 stars Strong plot, with strong sexual scenes and language
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 29, 2021
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    A raunchy read outside of my usual genre, I was intrigued by the premise of a woman who can tell when anyone is lying to her. A well-written book, there are a lot of very explicit sex scenes – so if you are bothered by this, it might not be the book for you – but there is a solid plot behind all the sex as well. I have read other books by the same author, and this tends to be her hallmark – lots and LOTS of sex, but an intriguing and complex storyline to back it up.

    It’s a well-written read, and the characterisation is nice. I especially liked the relationship between the main character and her mother and grandmother – in my opinion, the grandmother deserves a book of her own! The interpersonal exchanges between the main character and her employees in the nightclub she runs are also present and believable.

    There was a lot of swearing to go along with the sex. Now, I’m not a prude, far from it, and the odd f-bomb doesn’t bother me. The “dirty talk” between the two main characters was within the context and justifiable, however, there was maybe a little too much outside of the bedroom – so much that it began to annoy me when every other word was a swear word. But this is just the personal opinion of an older reader maybe wading slightly out of her depth, and it in no way detracts from the well-earned four stars I’m giving this book.
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