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All The Ugly Things: An Angsty, Friends-to-Lovers Romance (Love and Lies Duet Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Stacey Lynn (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 1,298 ratings
One night changed everything.
In a single breath my entire future was ripped away.

Now I’m left simply trying to pick up the pieces. Endless nights waiting tables in hopes of keeping a single piece of the dream I left behind.

He came for pie with dark eyes and a cocky smile. But those eyes saw more than they should. Past my walls to all those secrets I’d long buried.

That should’ve been my first warning.
I should’ve said no when he offered me a job too good to be true.
But I said yes.

Slowly friendship sparked to something more. Stolen moments became an obsession neither of us could kick.

Hudson gave me more than I’d ever dreamed. So much of what I had lost.
A home.
A family.
I should’ve known it was all a beautiful lie.
I should’ve known he’d only leave me with all the ugly things...


**All The Ugly Things is book one in the Love and Lies Duet and ends on a cliffhanger. The completion, All The Beautiful Things, is available now.
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"This book had me hooked at the first sentence. I have never read a plot quite like this one with so many unique twists and turns. I even shed a few tears for what this powerhouse of a female lead went through. Great read!" ~Audrey Carlan, #1 NYT Bestselling Author

"All The Ugly Things was an emotional, riveting ride that clutched my heart from the very first page. Stacey will have readers gripping to every word, desperate for this beautiful story to unfold." --Marni Mann, USA Today Bestselling Author


"All The Ugly Things is an emotional and thought-provoking romance fueled by a page-turning suspense." - Jewel E. Ann, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author

"All the Ugly Things is a wonderfully penned second chance story that is certain to tug on your heartstrings. This was an emotional one that kept me enthralled from beginning to end, I highly recommend you get your hands on it, it's bound to squeeze your heart!" - Red's Romance Reviews


"This was such a unique unputdownable slow burn romance which got its hooks into me as soon as I opened that first page and started reading." - Kitty Kats Crazy About Books


"All The Ugly Things by Stacey Lynn was an emotional journey for sure. I felt so deeply for every single person in this story. It was inspiring and haunting. Beautiful in the most raw and intense way." - PP's Bookshelf


"Thought provoking and deeply emotional, All the Ugly Things brings to life the story of how choices and decisions alter your life and the trajectory of who might come along your path based upon those decisions." - Kay Daniels Romance


"Wow! All I can say is wow. All the Ugly Thing, book 1 of the Love & Lies Duet blew me out of the water." - A Wanton Book Lover


"I was captivated from the start with the original, unique and moving story line. I found myself not wanting to put my kindle down as I needed one more page, and now I am in desperate need of the conclusion ASAP." - Shannon, Goodreads Reviewer


"Wow!!! I could not put this one down. This is a slow slow burn to a full out explosion! This was an emotional investment and I cannot wait to see how the story plays out with the second book. Fantastic read." - Robin's Bookshelf


"All The Ugly Things (Love & Lies Duet #1) by Stacey Lynn is such a beautifully written emotional read. Lilly and Hudson's story will have you hooked from the beginning with suspense, secrets, lies and lots of chemistry. I cannot wait for the next book to see what happens next." - Sue, Goodreads Reviewer


"Holy what an emotional read this was." - Tammy, Goodreads Reviewer

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Z8L8R1W
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SL Books (April 20, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 20, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.6 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 346 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 1,298 ratings

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Stacey Lynn

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A long-time dreamer, Stacey Lynn has always loved the emotional journey of two different and complex individuals finding their way to a happily-ever-after.

The author of over fifty romance novels, many of which have been best-selling titles on Amazon, AppleBooks, and Barnes & Noble, she loves being able to turn her vivid imagination into a career that brings entertainment and joy to her readers. Focused on emotional, small-town romance, she happily admits her books might require keeping tissues nearby.

Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she now makes her home in North Carolina and loves all things Southern. Blessed with her ultimate tall, dark, and handsome hero, and four children, she loves every minute of her wild and wonderful life.

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Customers find the book compelling with a strong heroine and appreciate how it builds suspense. They describe the story as emotional, with one customer noting it grabs at the heart, and another mentioning they read it in one night. The writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well-written while others point out grammatical issues. The pacing receives criticism for being slow.

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32 customers mention "Story quality"28 positive4 negative

Customers find the story compelling with good suspense-building, and one customer mentions being hooked from the beginning.

"...I definitely think everyone should read it....It's brilliant and definitely underrated!" Read more

"...It was emotional, the plot was plottin', the spice was there, the love the Hudson and David have for Lily before she even knows of their existence..." Read more

"...again that she is a wizard at her craft, and you have yourself a compelling and addictive story that will have you glued to your kindle until the end..." Read more

"This is seriously one of the best stories I have ever read. Hudson and Lilly’s story is so…touching? Heart-breaking? Angsty?..." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the strong and captivating heroine.

"...She is one of the STRONGEST heroine I have ever read and she continues to stand up every time someone takes her down a step, she manages to climb..." Read more

"...Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. Lilly is tough, resilient and feels she is undeserving. I feel for her...." Read more

"...You want to slap her parents for everything. Lilly is so strong. Hudson is a tad bit mysterious and so easy going...." Read more

"...What a strong person she is; her vulnerability and character was so captivating...." Read more

5 customers mention "Emotional content"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, with one describing it as gut-wrenching.

"...It was emotional, the plot was plottin', the spice was there, the love the Hudson and David have for Lily before she even knows of their existence..." Read more

"This book definitely brought the angst and emotion. I read this with a constant lump in my throat...." Read more

"Loved this duet, reflects alot of emotions and how opposite people can be; some can't love what they have while others spread love as much as they..." Read more

"Well written, I couldn’t put it down. Grabs at the heart, makes you angry for the young woman. First book was a great read can’t wait to read part 2" Read more

3 customers mention "Build up"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the build-up of the book, with one mentioning it has a good beginning and another noting there are good things to follow.

"...She still is worthy of love, happiness and good things to follow. But I suppose somethings are too good to be true...." Read more

"...But it being book 1 it had a good beginning. I don't know if I feel enough interest in this story to read book 2. But the book was well written." Read more

"Good build up then .. Meh and worst cliff hanger..." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one mentioning they finished it in one night.

"...and David have for Lily before she even knows of their existence is overwhelming. I could literally feel their love for her through the pages...." Read more

"I read the entire book in one night! I simply could not put it down. I will definitely be reading the second book as soon as possible." Read more

"...First book was a great read can’t wait to read part 2" Read more

6 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book.

"...The writing is written well and I am definitely going to continue on to finish the duet...." Read more

"...There are also quite a few other misused words." Read more

"...picking which book of hers to read next because her writing translates to your soul. Thanks for writing a great book." Read more

"...But the book was well written." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"0 positive3 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book slow.

"...It was a slow burn book but am interested to see what happens next." Read more

"...Everything was just dragged out and so slow...." Read more

"Decent story, moved much to slow...after finally getting to the end it was a %#^%&&%$ CLIFF HANGER..I WILL NOT BUY THE NEXT ONE" Read more

Emotional Read
5 out of 5 stars
Emotional Read
This book right here is why I fell in love with Stacey Lynn's books. I love the way she pulls you into the story and grabs a hold of your heart. I thought her FIRESIDE SERIES was an emotional read but I think this Duet is going to be right up there with that one...heck it may even pass it with all the emotions I'm feeling. Lilly is only eighteen years old when she is sent to prison, as if her life wasn't bad enough before that. My heart broke for her, this poor girl didn't stand a chance with the hand she was dealt, but then she meets Mr. Valentine and maybe just maybe things can be better for her. Lilly is one of those heroines that your heart bleeds for. There are so many things stacked against her and she just keeps picking herself up no matter how many times she's knocked down and she does what she has to do in order to survive. When Lilly and Hudson meet for the first time you can feel the chemistry but you can also understand the reluctance she has for trusting people. Hudson and his father are what you would like to believe in human nature, they see a problem and they fix it, not everything is about the almighty dollar. They want to help Lilly but she has a VERY hard time trusting anyone, and after that cliffhanger I wonder if that will change. Yes, this story has a cliffhanger but it's not a huge one, if you are paying attention you will figure it out way before it happens. I am really looking forward to the next book, ALL THE BEAUTIFUL THINGS, to see how things play out. I really hope that Lilly gets the HEA she so truly deserves. If you enjoy Contemporary Romances with a slow burn and some angst I would definitely recommend this book to you. Happy Reading!!! **I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books**
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  • Libz
    5.0 out of 5 stars strong heroine with an AMAZING friendship that makes me swoon every word!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
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    I have had this book on my kindle for like 3 years now and didn't touch it because there were just so many other books that I'm afraid to say this one fell through the cracks. Regardless, reading this was one of the best decisions I ever made. This book made me laugh and cry and swoon like crazy! Lily and Hudson are just so sweet and cute together! I will say, I don't agree with the way that David and Hudson controlled everything and made Lily feel, but I do understand why they did it. She is one of the STRONGEST heroine I have ever read and she continues to stand up every time someone takes her down a step, she manages to climb two more steps afterwards. I just want to be her(besides the whole jail part, well and maybe the rest of the bad stuff). The writing is written well and I am definitely going to continue on to finish the duet. I definitely think everyone should read it....It's brilliant and definitely underrated!
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  • Devin smith
    4.0 out of 5 stars Just read it...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023
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    I was iffy on whether I wanted to read this or not because I've never read an ex con book before and never felt drawn to them but this book hit all the right spots for me. It was emotional, the plot was plottin', the spice was there, the love the Hudson and David have for Lily before she even knows of their existence is overwhelming. I could literally feel their love for her through the pages. The only thing I wanted was more... After finishing book 2 I was left like.... what? That's it? Noooo, I need more. But I'm a good way. I was pleased with the ending I just desire more from this family. First book I've read from Stacey Lynn and I'm already picking which book of hers to read next because her writing translates to your soul. Thanks for writing a great book.
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  • OMGReads Blog
    5.0 out of 5 stars All The Ugly Things (Love and Lies Duet Book 1)
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2021
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    Just when you think you know an author, BAM, they blow your mind with another level to their writing skills. I have been a fan of Stacey’s as far back as her days writing as S. Layne and I can’t really say she has ever dug as deep as she did with this story into my soul. I mean she is in there deep!!

    This is a story that will be impossible for you to put down and you will crave the next half like you might crave your favorite dessert! I read this about 8 days ago today and when I tell you that I didn’t even stop to eat from the moment I began, I am not exaggerating. Lilly’s personal history along with the connection she may or may not have to the Valentines is thought provoking and suspenseful and captivating and I just could not read fast enough.

    There are so many things that I want to mention but I don’t want to give away any more details about this story. There are way too many reviews out there that will practically tell you the entire story and that saddens me to no end. This is one of those stories that you want to be surprised by. There is a lot more to it than meets the eye. I can feel it. It isn’t even the ending/cliffhanger that had my heart hammering like crazy; it was more the anticipation of the other shoes dropping because there are always other shoes dropping LOL

    Put all of that together with the writing skills of an author who has proven time and time again that she is a wizard at her craft, and you have yourself a compelling and addictive story that will have you glued to your kindle until the end! #trust
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  • Donna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting
    Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2025
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    This is seriously one of the best stories I have ever read. Hudson and Lilly’s story is so…touching? Heart-breaking? Angsty? I absolutely cannot wait to finish it in the next book. I am just glad that I am reading these a good while after they were published, because the anxiety would have gotten the best of me!
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  • Kmac
    3.0 out of 5 stars It's the climb
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
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    I read the reviews but I clicked buy anyway because it's currently free on Amazon and I am still on that free Kindle book binge.

    I wasn't necessarily bored but I can see the issue other readers had.

    You know everyone's secret but why is it a secret? Then, you think how skittish Lilly was and you can see why but outside of that, the Valentine's incessant need to do good was weird and I still think there is so much we don't know.

    I don't know if I want a novella or just to not read 340 pages of Lilly's inability to trust and Hudson's need to ... I don't even know what his need is. At one point, I thought she was about to get herself a Zaddy in the form of Hudson's father.

    I appreciate the building of trust, even if we all knew it was going to be torn down but while I understand the friendship, the romance is a bit bland/lost on me. The long-awaited sex wasn't all that hot either.

    Maybe it's the journey? I can say I appreciate Lilly's struggle after coming out of prison and dealing with all her family drama and what led her there. I love her abrasive personality and how she fought to not lose herself. I also loved her soft moments. When she let go and trust that she deserved to rebuild her life.

    So while it isn't the best love story, I was interested in Lilly's journey and the moves she will make next. I am still interested and that counts for something.
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  • john n
    4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift
    Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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  • Tiffani Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars The end of us would unravel, and we hadn't even begun
    Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
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    This is my first book by this author and it wont be my last. I didn't really know what this book was about, I kind of went in blind. The only thing I knew was there was a cliffhanger. Once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. Lilly is tough, resilient and feels she is undeserving. I feel for her. I feel just because you've made a mistake it doesn't mean that you cant learn from it or come back from it. She still is worthy of love, happiness and good things to follow. But I suppose somethings are too good to be true. This book is angsty in my opinion. There were times were I was yelling at the book and times where I would put it down because I didn't know what was going to happen. Wasn't sure my heart could take it. But that's what makes it a great story. Stacey does a good job of building the suspense. I cant wait to read the conclusion of Lilly and Hudson's story. I am hoping she puts me back together again.
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  • Huntressa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2024
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    Really good book. Very enjoyable. Going to read all the beautiful things as well. The sequel. I didn't expect the abrupt ending in this first one
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  • Katie W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2023
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    Loved this book. A great easy read to get me back reading again. Need the next book now! Have to find out what happens next. Found this book hard to put down at times! Loved the characters and the details of the places.
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  • A Reader’s Perspective
    4.0 out of 5 stars great characters
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 26, 2022
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    Great characters that I got invested in and wanted to know more about. No spoilers, but disappointed with the ending…
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  • Amrita O'sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful and heartbreaking and hopeful
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2023
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    I usually read quite fast. But I read this book slowly. To enjoy every moment of the story. It’s very different from the usual romance books. It has a story and characters and so much emotion. Stunning book and a must read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good storyline
    Reviewed in Australia on December 13, 2021
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    Good storyline but it took off really slowly which was dissapointing and made it hard to get into at first
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  • Booklover
    1.0 out of 5 stars Badly edited
    Reviewed in Australia on April 13, 2023
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    There were a lot of mistakes in the editing, made for a miserable read. Also not HEA book, you then need to buy book 2, hate not having a warning about that.
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