Thank you very much to Lake Union Publishing, NetGalley and the authors, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, for an early read of this book, for an honest review.

This book shows us that our choices in life, leads to the path we take each and every day. This book, goes back and forth between 2 totally different lives of the same person, and while that might sound confusing, it's so very well written that it's very easy to follow and read.

The book is a thrilling read of new beginnings, regret and is extremely unpredictable. This was a Thriller from the first word, and I can't wait to ready more from these 2 authors. Well done ladies!!!

It has been a long time since I've read a book this suspenseful! The two narratives are both so carefully crafted and so well done that I could not wait to see what would happen next. I liked how the character of Lila was flawed; this made her seem very real to me. And I especially loved how she was starting to turn her life around and become a better person. The "Sliding Doors" aspect of the plot makes for a riveting page turner. My only quibble was that I didn't think the character of Ethan (Lila's husband) was quite as fleshed out as he could have been. But that might have just been me and my failure as a reader. It certainly did not impact my enjoyment of the story. I've read all of Liz and Lisa's other books and in my opinion THE TWO LILA BENNETTS is their best yet! The story is simply fantastic and so entertaining. I didn't see the ending coming, but I loved it and the way they pulled it off.

Wow! What a powerful book. Lisa's development through each chapter was compelling and so.relatable. How many of us wish for a second chance? Loved this from beginning to end.

This is the first book I've read by Liz & Lisa but I definitely have to read more. They have been friends for over 30 years & that is already amazing but they also coauthored beautifully together. I loved how this story was about the choices we make and the different outcomes that result from it. I am already a cautious decision maker in my life & this book is a great example of why I am. I loved how the story flip-flopped with alternating plots that unfolded. It kept the story interesting & very engaging. It also reminded me of the choose your own adventure books I loved so much growing up. I loved the shoutout in the acknowledgments..."to all the book bloggers and bookstagrammers who work tirelessly to promote novels, "thank you" doesn't even begin to cover it. You are such a force of nature with a mission : to encourage people to read, something so desperately needed in our world. Please know that we see and appreciate all your tireless work." That was the nicest thing to say. Thank you Liz and Lisa for that. That means so much! I truly LOVE reading & reviewing books. Also, thank you for all of your hard work & dedication to a life-long friendship & writing great books together!

4* Regret Stars

I get very excited when I see that Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke have collaborated once again to write a thrilling read! The Two Lila Bennetts did not disappoint.

This is a dual story of the life of Lila Bennett who is a ruthless Defense Attorney and about the very bad choices she has made in her life. Not only has she hurt herself but also those close and around her. After wining a high profile case Lila is presented with two options in her life to either head home to her waiting husband or go out with her Boss Sam with whom she is having an affair with to celebrate. Her destiny is then spilt into two paths one where she is held captive and one where she is free. In both of these timelines secrets and lies are exposed and Lila is forced to address her past mistakes.

This was a very interesting read and kept me engaged until the last page was read with a twist or two along the way.

Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for my early copy to read and review.

I was given an advanced copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This was an interestingly written book. It really was almost like read two stories in parallel. The choices we make determines the path we take and the consequences of those decisions.

Special thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this novel received in exchange for an honest review.
Hot on the heels of “Girls Night Out”, Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke’s new novel, “The Two Lila Bennetts”, touches on past mistakes, “what ifs” and the choices we make.
Lila Bennett is a successful criminal attorney, defending the lowest of the low and, according to her legal record, more often than not succeeding in getting them off. However, soon, the error of her ways literally confronts her and she is torn between two words- both reveal the consequences of the choices she has made and changes her forever.
“The Two Lila Bennetts” is a unique novel in a number of ways. It reads like a Choose Your Own Adventure novel, where each chapter features the same protagonist (Lila Bennett) but in two different worlds, each world reflective of a different path she could have chosen as a result of a life choice. In one world, she is being held captive by a stranger by the name of “Q”, who forces her to reveal her deepest secrets and make amends. In another, the same Lila is blackmailed into telling her husband the sordid details of her affair with her boss (who is also her best friends’ husband).
I am always intrigued when these two authors collaborate, as I am always drawn into the idea of two creative minds working together to create a successful, and collective, story. This novel is slightly off pattern, in that it is a little easier to see where one author ends and the other begins, as each chapter tells a completely different story from the one before it, and although they share a main character, each chapter has a different plot.
The character of “Q” and the plot line behind him truly intrigued me, and I was reminded of Caroline Kepnes’ “You” while reading. I desperately wanted more of this, and was disappointed when the other Lila took over. However, once I got reading into this Lila’s life, I wanted this storyline to continue, and again was faced with disappointment. Both stories were entertaining, however, each plot line had enough juice to be a stand-alone novel, and I would’ve eagerly read both from cover to cover.
This was a tough review to do, as I enjoyed the individual plot lines and the characters in each, but I would’ve loved to have seen each one on its own. I was never a fan of Choose Your Own Adventure novels because I did not like the flow of a story being interrupted, while I scrambled to find the right page so I could continue reading. In this case, it’s almost worth reading each plot line at a time, skipping a chapter until the end and then returning to the beginning and reading the second plot line. In fact, I highly recommend reading the novel in this way, as it would flow much better and still provide the entertainment and anticipation that the novel provides.
Overall, a good read full of drama and suspense, and a thought-provoking plot line, but the delivery was choppy and I would’ve much preferred a smoother flow.

At first I wasn’t sure what was happening with the story. It took several chapters to really gain interest.
While I enjoyed reading the two different viewpoints, I had a hard time rooting for the main character Lila. In one situation she was downright unlikeabke and in the other situation she was too predictable.
I didn’t feel like there was much character development. What caused the husband’s depression, how much time had passed? The best friend, Carrie, they were supposed to have this great friendship but it seemed superficial at best.
Also, the assistant Chase - it talked around his backstory sontou get th general idea of it. It nothing overly definitive.
This had the potential to be a good story but I felt like rh characters liked depth and like ability. You want to find yourself being able to relate to or identify with and I could never get there.

This writing pair does it again with a thriller that kept me up late reading and will stay with me for days.

I really enjoyed Girls Night Out so was very excited to read the next book by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke. This is another strong thriller that is very reminiscent of Sliding Doors and gives two outcomes for the main character in the book. It was well written and there were various underlying plots and twists that kept me entertained throughout.

Sliding Doors, anyone? Who remembers that movie? This novel gave me all the feels of sliding doors but with the most fantastic protagonist, Lila Bennett.

What I really loved about this book, and there are so many things, so lets get to it. Sometimes good people do bad things. People are fragile and complicated and no one is perfect. I love Lila. I may not love all the things she did, but it who she is or has become that I love.

And that one decision? In this book, one decision sends Lila down two VERY different paths.
Who has made a decision, whether good or bad that changed the trajectory of their life.
Pretty sure everyone has. Lila is insecure, and complicated, but also relatable. All of these characteristics make for one of my most favorite protagonists of all time.

This is a suspense, action filled brain twister of a book and I loved every minute.

Get ready for a ride, that you never want to get off of.

I LOVED this book and highly recommend it .

The Two Lila Bennetts kept me on the edge of my seat! Fenton and Steinke have done an amazing job telling the story of Lila Bennett. This book pulled me in and I kept wanting to get back to it whenever I had to put it down. I hope this team will continue to write together because I can't wait to read to read more from them!

Will have to try this one again at some other date possibly..... this did just not pull me in or hold my attention, Even with all of the hype I was seeing for it & having enjoyed the author’s previous, lighter fare. This almost seems to be a set up to fail and here lately? Thanks for the opportunity to read this though

I hadn't read anything by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke before this, but I'd heard good things and this book sounded really good. The story is told in two parts, Sliding Doors style and I didn't think I would like that...but I loved it! It's so cleverly done and both sides have tiny details that intertwine and relate to the other side. I loved Lila as a character, I thought she was bold and sassy - sometimes a little too much so....but she makes for interesting reading. The storylines were brilliantly told, they both had me hooked and couldn't wait to see how they both worked out - I was sure one would be so obviously better than the other but they were both amazing! Totally shocked me....not expecting that at all. This was a fairly quick read for me and I loved it. If you liked the Sliding Doors movie and love an intense thriller....this is for you!! Go preorder it ❤

What happens when you make a split second decision? How different would your life become? There is a moment when Lila Bennett has to make a decision, and it splits her life in two. This book is like the movie ‘Sliding Doors’. Each chapter alternates between Lila’s two very different worlds. In one, she has been kidnapped and in the other she is been stalked by an unknown figure. In both life’s Lila has to try and figure out quickly who has it in for her before it’s too late.
‘The Two Lila Bennetts’ is a very unique book. It was a very different concept that made for an interesting read. I found Lila to be a pretty unlikeable person (in both versions of her life). But as the story went she began to redeemed herself. And while I still wouldn’t want her as a friend, she made for a fascinating character.
The writing duo of Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke never ceases to amaze me. I don’t know how anyone can write a book with another person, having to share creativity with someone else’s ideas, but they always manage to pull it off.

Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke have done it again with The Two Lila Bennetts!!!

I found myself fighting sleep to read just one more chapter...over and over. The book kept me guessing until the very last page!

5/5 stars

Many thanks to the authors, publisher, and netgalley, who provided a free digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved Girls Night Out and looked forward to the authors newest book. It was fantastic.! I loved the way it went back and forth between how Lila's life would have played out depending on which choice she made. Great, engaging page turner.

These two authors!!! So sweet and I love how they interact with their readers! I was shook by this book! Sliding doors? Double lives? What’s more to want?

I’ll tell you.
Drama.
Mystery.
And suspense.

This rollercoaster delivered it all.

I have enjoyed both books I previously read by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, but I think The Two Lila Bennetts is my favorite! There were plenty of twists and turns and the book kept me engaged at all times. This is the perfect thriller for this summer. I read it in once sitting because I couldn't put it down!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Another fantastic thriller from the dynamic duo of Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke! I read their last book Girls Night out and loved it and this book, The Two Lila Bennetts is FANTASTIC. I loved the "sliding doors" type of two lives, but have to say Liz and Lisa did it better! The twist and conclusion were just as I expected from these authors: Psychologically creeptastic! The characters are well done and a believable and at times a relatable read. We all have secrets, right? Dare I say it's my favorite of this Duo thus far? I loved it and recommend it to anyone that loves a Fab psychological thriller with complex characters and more twists than Chubby Checker.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for my early reader copy.