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The Lies We Tell Ourselves (A Southern Heroes Novel Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Michelle Heard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 748 ratings
From International Bestseller Michelle Heard comes a stand-alone, Suspense Romance, in the Southern Heroes Series.

I'm at the end of my rope, planning a wedding with the man who has become a threat to my sanity.
Everybody tells lies, but no one knows the truth we hide behind closed doors.

That’s until Alec is hired to watch my every move.
I thought the man threatening my mother’s life was my biggest problem. But he’s not.
Alec Taylor’s sharp gaze and ruggedly beautiful smile are quickly becoming a danger to my heart.

An accidental touch has me wondering what if.
Little do I know he’d end up showing me the truth to the lie I’ve been living.
What if I dare hope Alec is the one truth amongst all the lies I tell myself?

Reading Order of Southern Heroes Series:
Each book can be read as a stand-alone.

The Ocean Between Us
The Girl In The Closet
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
All The Wasted Time
We Were Lost
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    A Southern Heroes Novel
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  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    February 4, 2019
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I love this book! This cover is so hot! I fell in love with Alec and Reece. This book had me in tears a few times. This book has angst and romance. A beautiful story. I believe this is my favorite of the series and I have loved every one of them so much. All five-star books. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND! ~ Jenny, Magic Beyond The Covers Book Blog.

This book was all I expected it to be...heartbreaking, chaotic, and full of love. Alec is EVERYTHING! Another great story in this amazing series from Michelle Heard. Grab it up today! You won't be disappointed! ~ Author K. A. Graham.

This Author I will always one click before reading the blurb! Every book has an amazingly beautiful story, some make me cry so much I'm a blubbering mess or laughing at the cheekiness! I can't fault this author! Definitely recommend!! ~ Chrystal.

If you like sexy, strong heroes, you can't miss this series! ~ Amber, Leave Me Alone I'm Reading. I need more stars for this one. I don't have nearly enough. I couldn't get through the pages fast enough. This book has it all. Angst, suspense, romance, Swoon. Oh my, the swoon. I absolutely LOVED Alec and Reece. ~ Tasha. A must-read for anyone who loves action, suspense and a whole lot of swoon. ~ Janice.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NDFRCCN
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MA Heard
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ A Southern Heroes Novel
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 748 ratings

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Michelle Heard

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Michelle Heard is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon #3 Bestselling romance author. She writes emotional, heart-shattering stories with a whole lot of angst and romance that will leave you smiling with satisfaction. Every book shows the strength of the characters who will burn down the world for each other.

Before becoming an author, Michelle had a career in banking. She lives in South Africa with her son, Sheldon, who's also her right-hand man when it comes to all things publishing, and her daughter-in-law, Tayla, who's her best friend.

Reading Order on AMAZON

MAFIA EMPIRE:

The Hermit

The High Priestess

Death

The Empress

The Devil

THE KINGS OF MAFIA SERIES:

Tempted By The Devil

Craving Danger

Hunted By A Shadow

Drawn To Darkness

God Of Vengeance

ST. MONARCH'S MAFIA WORLD:

THE SAINTS SERIES:

Merciless Saints

Cruel Saints

Ruthless Saints

Tears of Betrayal

Tears of Salvation

THE SINNERS SERIES:

Taken By A Sinner

Owned By A Sinner

Stolen By A Sinner

Chosen By A Sinner

Captured By A Sinner

THE CORRUPTED ROYALS SERIES:

Destroy Me

Control Me

Brutalize Me

Restrain Me

Possess Me

New Adult / Contemporary Romance

ENEMIES TO LOVERS SERIES:

***College & New Adult Romance***

Heartless

Reckless

Careless

Ruthless

Shameless

TRINITY ACADEMY SERIES:

***College Romance***

Falcon

Mason

Lake

Julian

The Epilogue

THE HEIRS:

***College & New Adult Romance***

Coldhearted Heir

Arrogant Heir

Defiant Heir

Loyal Heir

Callous Heir

Sinful Heir

Tempted Heir

Forbidden Heir

SOUTHERN HEROES SERIES:

***Suspense Romance***

The Ocean Between Us

The Girl In The Closet

The Lies We Tell Ourselves

All The Wasted Time

We Were Lost

OTHER STANDALONE NOVELS:

Lifeline - Suspense FBI Romance

Not My Hero - Dark YA Romance

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Customers find this book to be a riveting 5-star read with a carefully crafted plot and well-written narrative. They appreciate the heart-warming situations and emotional content, with one customer describing it as an amazing emotional read. The characters receive positive feedback, with one customer noting how easy they are to love, and the pacing is engaging, with one review mentioning page after page of action.

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Customers love the story of this book, describing it as a riveting 5-star read, with one customer highlighting its carefully crafted plot.

"...A fabulous story from the mind of the amazing Michelle Heard. I cant wait for the next one ❤️..." Read more

"This interconnected series of standalone stories just gets better and better; this is the story of Reece and Alec whose paths collide during an..." Read more

"...Alec is a wonderful, easy to love guy that grows on you quickly...." Read more

"...I am loving this series and can’t wait for the next book." Read more

8 customers mention "Heartwarming story"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the heartwarming situations in the book, with one customer describing it as an amazing emotional read and another noting its powerful underlying message.

"This book is everything!!! I mean EVERYTHING!!! So much compassion and love. The mom in this and the other things that came out from town...." Read more

"...There are some very touching moments for example the scenes where Reece and Alec interact with Reece’s mother; there are some very funny moments..." Read more

"...Between the rush you feel while reading, you get lots of heart-warming situations. These are the roots of this book...." Read more

"...He was just awesome, so thoughtful and dreamy. Alexas touched me with all his actions towards Nicolson women. I could had read more about him...." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the main character Alec is the perfect man, while the secondary characters are also worthy of mention.

"...The characters are so well developed and genuine... when they hurt or are afraid it really means something.. told from Alec and Reece’s perspective..." Read more

"...The love for family and friends keeps the characters sane, grounded and gives them the strength they need to fight. ”..." Read more

"...The characters from this series are so swoon worthy! Totally badass, hot, and huggable...." Read more

"Alec is the perfect man. He love Reese and her mother. He thought of her mother and she was important to him. Alec absolutely is the perfect man...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one customer describing it as a fast-paced thrilling story filled with action.

"...The Lies We Tell Ourselves was a surprise to me. It’s a fast paced thrilling story, I’ve read in one sitting...." Read more

"...It has just the right amount of each element. It's fast paced and action packed. Reese is feisty and stronger than even she knows...." Read more

"...What happens when you don't know who to trust and who not? Page after page of action,emotions, heat, and steam...." Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...Well written with great world building and a carefully crafted plot; this was a riveting 5 star read that kept me on the edge of my seat, rooting..." Read more

"...Totally badass, hot, and huggable. This story is so well written. It has just the right amount of each element. It's fast paced and action packed...." Read more

"...I am crying now. But don’t be fooled this is a hot love story too. Great writing from this author" Read more

Intrigue with romance
5 out of 5 stars
Intrigue with romance
This was one of the best books I've read in a while. The twists and turns in this story make it a "hard to put down" book. The Hero was such a great guy. He had me in tears a couple of time for he treated people with such compassion and respect. It's a story of intrigue w/ a beautiful love story for the ending. This book was my first book by this author and I'm impressed. Now, I'm going back to read #'s 1 & 2.
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  • Sheena
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting 5 stars....
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019
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    This interconnected series of standalone stories just gets better and better; this is the story of Reece and Alec whose paths collide during an undercover investigation, and the rest, as they say, is history...except it isn’t...and in fact that’s one of the things I love about this book.. the protagonists meet, and are forced by circumstances to interact, but they don’t immediately fall in love, theirs is a slow-burning romance..

    The characters are so well developed and genuine... when they hurt or are afraid it really means something.. told from Alec and Reece’s perspective (as well as one or two others along the way) it was fascinating to see their reaction to the events playing out as well as their innermost thoughts regarding their relationship; and of course there is plenty of heat when they eventually succumb to their desires...

    In addition to the MCs the secondary characters are also worthy of mention..some have starred in their own book in the series already, and some are yet to have their moment in the limelight, but all are intriguing and whether they are the good guys or the bad guys, they all add extra layers to the story..

    There are some very touching moments for example the scenes where Reece and Alec interact with Reece’s mother; there are some very funny moments particularly when Wyatt, Alec’s work colleague, is involved; there are suspenseful moments and some unexpected twists and turns...and since this is a love story there is passion

    Well written with great world building and a carefully crafted plot; this was a riveting 5 star read that kept me on the edge of my seat, rooting for the heroes and willing sticky ends for the baddies........I received an advanced copy of this book from the author
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  • Nadine Booklover (Books Make Good Moments Great)
    4.0 out of 5 stars swoon worthy suspenseful action lovestory
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019
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    ”There’s a sharp look in his brown eyes, and it makes me feel like I’m hunted.”

    The Lies We Tell Ourselves was a surprise to me. It’s a fast paced thrilling story, I’ve read in one sitting.
    Alec and Reece’s journey is gripping and you just can’t (and don’t want to) stop reading.
    Between the rush you feel while reading, you get lots of heart-warming situations. These are the roots of this book. The love for family and friends keeps the characters sane, grounded and gives them the strength they need to fight.

    ”Alec’s sharp gaze and ruggedly beautiful smile are quickly becoming a danger to my heart.”

    Alec is a wonderful, easy to love guy that grows on you quickly. He’s intense and has the heart at the right place, which leads him but he also makes very mindful decisions.
    Besides the fact that he’s a HOT detective and can fight like no other, I totally fell for his soft spots. And I’m sure you’ll appreciate them as much as I did.

    Reece is a strong woman lead by her deep rooted love for her mother, sacrificing her sanity and life for the right reasons but totally the wrong way. Meeting Alec gives her the right drive to fight for her freedom, realizing the lies she told herself over the last years.

    The undeniable chemistry between those two characters gives their story the perfect fuel. Their careful dance around each other, shows that life happens while you are busy making plans. You’ll never know what happens next, who you’ll meet and who will change your life forever.

    ”What if I dare hope Alec is the one truth amongst all the lies, I’ve been telling myself?”

    The Lies We Tell Ourselves is a swoon worthy suspenseful action lovestory that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With compelling characters and a powerful underlying message the author created a fascinating, emotional rollercoaster ride you don’t want to miss out!
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  • Gillek2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Reece and Alec!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
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    Reece turned to someone she thought she could trust at the lowest point of her life and she now finds herself in a situation she can’t get out of. She doesn’t know who to trust but her new bodyguard Alec might just be the one person that can help her out of the mess her life has become.

    Alec is hired as Reece’s bodyguard, but he has his own reasons for being there. He needs to find out if she is part of the problem or the solution if they are both going to get out of the situation alive.

    I loved these two together. Reece is selfless and can’t see a way out without hurting those she loves so she stays and Alec is protective and willing to do whatever is necessary to help the innocent. I am loving this series and can’t wait for the next book.
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  • Somersjjs
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this series and once I start reading I can't stop until the end.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2019
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    I loved this story. I have read the first two and loved each one. I thought I was going to make it through to the end and not ugly cry, but alas I congratulated myself before the epilogue was read and yes I did the ugly cry, of course. I am 0 out of 3 ugly crying in this series.
    The story is the Southern Heroes #3 in series.

    This is Alec's and Reece's. Reece is engaged to Cole but is it a true engagement or subterfuge?
    Alec is undercover to gather information and find out the real truth to whether or not Reece is involved in Cole's drug smuggling. What he finds is a monster holding hostages to keep up a life that was built on emotional abuse (verbal and physical), deceit, theft, and a criminal lifestyle.
    Alec is hired to be security/bodyguard for Reece. He is not supposed to let her out of his sight and to always report back to Cole everything. But Alec is there to find answers. From the first moment, he walked into the home Alec was in the cop mode, looking for any and everything that can prove or disprove his investigation...

    I can not profess how good this series is and how much I recommend any and all to read them.
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  • SubarcticJewel
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not her usual emotional ride
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
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    I usually love Michelle's books. Not so much the last two. This one just doesn't have the depth to bring forth the emotions and feelings her books usually do. This one seems so rushed with no real depth and drama to draw you in. This just doesn't feel like a book she wrote. Very disappointing. Sure hope she gets back to writing like she used too. There's a reason I used to be able to read her books without taking a break and this book is not a representation of that reason
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars such a good read
    Reviewed in Canada on March 31, 2023
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    Even though it’s under 200 pages it feels much longer in the good sense! This book has everything honestly I was crying laughing and loving seeing the friends and family group again.
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  • Cookie Munchkin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Truth Beyond The Lies
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2020
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    Just when you think that this series cannot get any more gripping it really just does. Reece and Alec will take you on a journey that will leave you hanging on to your seat and there was no way I wasn’t reading this book in one sitting.

    Reece is willing to do anything to help her mother including a marrying a man that is basically keeping her and her mum a prisoner. Clay was once her best friend and after the death of her father and almost losing her mother in a plane crash she thought he would be the one person that she could rely up on but now she finds herself trapped in to a relationship of obligation rather than anything. When Alec is employed as her bodyguard things start to change and she suddenly feels like she has an someone on her side, she is sick of the lies and deception that surrounds her due to Clay but is Alec everything he seems or is everything a smoke screen for something else?

    Alec is an undercover detective, his sole objective is to get close to the main drug supplier and manufacturer but is tasked with protecting Reece he feels that she could be his way in and a much easier person to get the information he need to bring the operation down. What he finds is a woman who is just trying to survive each day one at a time and hoping that she can escape the life she is locked in. Alec finds himself drawn to her and it soon becomes clear she has no idea of the life that Clay is embroiled in, as he starts to fall for her and lines become blurred will he be able to explain everything to the woman who has captured his heart or has he hurt her beyond anything he can repair?

    This book is so so much more than this review can ever explain but I cannot recommend this book or the entire series more highly. None of these books are safe and have some difficult subject matter but excellently written. 5+* Read.
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  • jaya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in India on December 31, 2022
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    I really love all ur books. I can read them endlessly, i enjoy them so much. I will always highly recommend books written by Michelle Heard. Shes a brilliant writer. Love the way she writes her stories with so much passion and so much emotion, its absolutely brilliant. Thankyou for writing such good books, i really miss each of ur books that i have finished reading, they r so good I dont like it wen the story ends :)
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  • jennifer
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing read
    Reviewed in the Netherlands on February 12, 2019
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    the lies we tell ourselves is the 4th book in the Southern hero`s series by Michelle Heard
    all books can read as a standalones.
    This is Alex and Reece story their meeting is unconventional,he`s an undercover cop sent to spy on Reece and her financee
    What happens when you don`t know how to trust and who not?
    its a story full of action emotions,heat and steam with danger lurking and truth and lies hard to come by
    loved everything about this book,Can`t wait to read the next one
    Michelle you did it again!!
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  • CLAYR CATHERALL
    5.0 out of 5 stars #SouthernHeroes
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2019
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    I didn’t think this series could get any better, BUT IT DID! Alec’s story had me hanging on the edge of my seat from start to finish...

    Alec is hired to protect Reece. While working undercover. Which isn’t as easy as he thought it would be. Things just aren’t as they seem. Which will take further investigation.

    Alec is badass, but also such a sweetheart. The perfect combo for a book boyfriend. Think this is my favourite story in the series so far. Can’t wait to read more
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