Skye Starling comes from a wealthy family. She is beautiful and smart. And, she has had OCD since her mother died when Skye was just a child. As a result, she has found it difficult to maintain a relationship. That is, until she meets Burke Michaels, an older man who seems to be able to understand Skye and her issues. But, as the reader soon finds out, Burke has issues of his own.

Too Good to Be True is a story that is told from several points of view, as well as journal entries, and there’s a backstory. It will pull the reader in, as it become obvious that this story has many layers and it’s difficult to make assumptions. The author does a great job handling the various characters and timelines. The pace is perfect, the suspense will keep the reader engaged, and the characters are very well-drawn. The final pages are well-crafted and brings the book to a satisfying end.

I thoroughly enjoyed Carola Lovering’s book and I highly recommend it.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book for review.

Well written, interesting mystery. Has lots of twists and turns. Interesting characters development.

Thank You to NetGalley and the Author and publisher for a copy of this ARC. All opinions expressed are my own.

Domestic suspense is my favorite sub-genre and I have read countless books involving cheating and spouses scorned. Too Good To Be True upped the bar for all to come! With a super tight plot, the use of diary entries, and dual timelines, the story kept me on the edge of my seat and racing to find out the truth. So well done.

First off, this book undersells by saying “One love story, Two marriages, Three versions of the truth” - you get a LOT more versions of this story 😂

Told from 3 unique POV’s across a 30 year span, this book has all the domestic drama you could ask for and its setting (Fairfield & New Haven, CT) is basically in my backyard!

I don’t want to say too much and spoil anything, but if you love breaking out your sleuth hat to hunt for small clues and connections between storylines, this one is for you!

Fun extra fact: when I started dating my husband, I lived in New Haven County and he lived in Fairfield county so the fact that characters go back and forth between these two locations without was nostalgic 🥰 Although I will say the idea of no traffic on I-95 between these two places had to be satire, right?? 😂

Skye Starling is happier than she's ever been. Burke Michaels proposes after they have a whirlwind courtship. Not everyone is happy for Skye. her best friend senses something off about Burke ... they haven't known each other long, maybe it's just jumping the gun a bit. Her father isn't too keen either, but this is his only daughter so he might just be a little protective. At least this is what Skye tells herself.

The wedding goes forward, but then just a few days after they return from their honeymoon, her friend mistakenly gets a text message from Burke meant for someone else.

Skye's friend has no choice but to show it to her .. and that changes everything for all of them.

Burke isn't exactly who he claims to be. And he has an agenda that grows more unstable as time passes. But again, not everything is as it seems.

Filled with twists and turns, the story is told by three different people, Skye and then Burke tells his story in journals he's kept .. and then there's one other person. Who is lying? Who is telling the truth? And what is the end game? The characters are solidly drawn, Suspense starts at the very first and maintains a high level until the unexpected conclusion.

Many thanks to the author / St Martin's Press / Netgalley for the digital copy of this psychological thriller. Read and reviewed voluntarily, opinions expressed here are unbiased and entirely my own.

This review comes with a couple cautionary tidbits. First off, I'm posting the book blurb after my review (for a change). It just gives too much of the story away, so be forewarned its best to go into this book blind. I get the need to mention parts of the plot but I prefer to discover things for myself.

Secondly I'm kinda going against popular opinion here. But that being said I am conflicted with my rating.

This book started slow for me, I was advised to persevere, which I did. My issue was the number of times I had to suspend my belief and yes I even did a few eye rolls. But at almost the half way mark the tone switched, it turned more mysterious and had me genuinely curious about what was going on.

This book is told from 3 different POVs with some unreliable narratives that seriously was enough to leave me scratching my head. This isn't what I would call a dark and twisty suspense mystery. It was entertaining abed slow moving with a rather unsatisfying ending. To Good to Be True released a few weeks ago.

My thanks to St. Martin's Press (via Netgalley) for a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.

This was my first book by Carola Lovering and it will not be the last. I was captivated by the end of the first chapter and stayed up way too late reading this one. I highly recommend it!

Even though Skye is successful, wealthy, young and beautiful, she has crippling OCD, from a terrible past experience, that keeps her from getting involved in any sort of relationship. Then she meets the handsome older man that is Burke, who appears to be the love of her life, even with her OCD, and in we go: to their relationship, as well as Burke's OTHER relationship..

I love the three different, and very telling, perspectives in this book! I felt like I was never sure what was going on and they definitely keep you involved until the big twist towards the middle. The second half goes a little slower, but is still interesting enough to read through. I could have done without the mushiness that evolves, because it brought the suspense factor down for me, but still a phenomenal read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher!!

Skye Starling has suffered from OCD since her mother passed away. It keeps her from having serious relationships until she meets Burke Michaels, and he can see past her issues. They start dating and have a whirlwind relationship and get engaged only a few months later. But Burke isn’t all he seems to be. In fact, he’s married to his high school sweetheart, Heather.

Too Good To Be True is told from three perspectives - Skye’s story, journal entries written by Burke, and Heather’s story from 30 years earlier.

There were definitely a lot of twists in this book, but unfortunately I figured out what was going on early into the story. I did think the writing was good though so that didn’t make me want to stop reading. I just wanted to see how it was going to end.

Speaking of the ending, that definitely let me down. I can’t say anything without posting spoilers, but I really wish this book ended differently.

A lot of people loved this book, and I can definitely see why. I would have given it a higher rating if I hadn’t figured out the biggest twists.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Too Good to Be True was a wonderfully written mystery suspense.
The characters are well written and fleshed out.
There were quite a few twists and turns that I enjoyed.

I thoroughly enjoyed this well-crafted novel. The twist was perfect--wasn't expecting things to end well for anyone. My favorite character was Skye--very nice job with her character development.

Told in alternating points of view, Lovering takes readers on a while ride. The twists are completed unexpected, but the clever execution keeps you reading to see how it all finally fits together.
4.5 Stars

Wow this book was so good. I loved it so much I hope there’s a second one following up with Skye and Burke. What happens to Heather? The whole story had great twists and turns. I would 10/10 recommend this to everyone.

Skye comes from a wealthy family, educated and works from home as a book editor. Has a great group of friends. She has OCD that some people find strange but I think that’s what makes her such a good character. She meets and falls in love with a man named Burke who’s married with 3 kids. He is trying to get skye to fall in love with him to get money for his family. But he really does fall in love with sky. The way it all unfolds is well written with no loose ends. But I have to know what happens after.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have another smart thriller to add to the list! Thoughts on TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE by Carola Lovering!

Here’s what you got- a husband and a wife and the husband’s second (as in additional), much younger wife. The story is told from alternating viewpoints and you get to watch in slow motion as Burke cons poor Skye into marrying him. There’s also a third perspective from thirty years before, that of Heather, a babysitter who slowly ingratiates herself into the lives of the wealthy family she nannies for. Just when you think you know what’s coming... things take a turn.

I loved this! I was a major fan of Lovering’s prior book, TELL ME LIES, and let me tell you, she has now claimed her throne as Queen of writing fuckboys 😅 These characters annoyed me and intrigued me but I’ll tell you, I couldn’t turn away. The author did such a good job with really digging in to their backstory and really got me to care for them- I love moral ambiguity! Also, I listened to parts of it and it was A+ on audio.

My minor gripes are that there was a lot of body talk (this one is skinner than that one, etc) and a particularly disturbing sexual assault. However, I also thought the author portrayed grief and mental illness very well. It got way more involved than I was ever expecting and it’s a very clever plot. If you like domestic drama, cons, or rich people problems, this could be for you!

Already a fan of the author after her first book, Tell Me Lies, I jumped into this one blind and highly recommend you do the same! No summery here, folks, but if you like books about revenge, drama, deception, unreliable narrators and mind games, definitely add this one to your TBR.

The three multiple POVs are really well done and keep the reader guessing. I love a book the integrates different features and the journal entries were a great addition.

I'm a big fan of Lovering's writing and I was engrossed in the story from page one. I like the way she combines domestic suspense, psychological thrills and just fun drama in her books. You're going to need to suspend belief at some points, but just sit back, enjoy the ride and let Too Good to Be True whisk you away.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for the gifted ecopy. All thoughts are my own.

I absolutely loved the author’s first book, Tell Me Lies, so when I spotted this one on @netgalley it was an instant request.

Definitely go into this one blind. It’s a fun ride. It has taken me a bit to write this review because I was hoping I’d have more clarity on my final feelings....I’m still torn on how I feel 😂 so bear with me.

Things I loved:
-the first half was so propulsive, I could not put it down
-one twist completely blew me away (but I had my detective hat on and figured out another big twist immediately👎🏻)
-the more I think about it, the more I loved the ending
-this is a book I have not stopped thinking about since I finished

Things that weren’t my favourite:
-after one big twist, I found the pace really slowed down. The last half/third didn’t pull me in as much as the start
-as much as I loved the ending, there are still some things that bug me about it....but I also kind of love that they bug me....see? Told you I’m still torn

Thank you to St Marin’s Press for the #FreeBook to review!

Well, I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed this novel once I got into it. The twists and turns were very unexpected. It is hard to believe that a wife can be so devious. It's a thriller. It's a romance. It keeps you on your toes.

The blurb for this book sounded so intriguing, and psychological thrillers have been my trope of choice this past year so I was so excited to read this one. But sometimes when you go into a book blind, they just don't work out for you. That was the case for me with this one.

I struggled way too hard to try and form any kind of connection with Skye and Burke, and forget Heather all the way around. As I was reading, I just couldn't suspend belief enough times to give this story any kind of credence. The plot that Heather hatches, and Burke just went along with it? It was just so not believable?

If you are a firm believer in Karma, this book is not for you. I was actually super frustrated when I finished reading, and annoyed at how this story ended. Oh well, as I said in the beginning, you go in blind and you get what you get, not every book is going to work for a reader.

Many thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an advanced digital copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Too Good to Be True is a domestic thriller that is crazy in the best way.
2 marriages.
1 man.
3 perspectives.
What is the truth?
Lovering pulled me into the story from the first page. I loved the different perspectives. Skye quickly falls in love with Burke and is so excited about their wedding. Skye is beautiful and rich, but people usually judge her for her OCD. Burke is keeping secrets and is writing letters to his therapist that reveal the truth. Thirty years ago, Heather breaks up with her boyfriend, Burke, but based on family events Burke reenters her life. The past and present collide in this well written story. Everyone thinks they know what is going on but nobody can be trusted. There were twists and turns throughout the book. Nothing is as it seems, and I love being surprised. There are red herrings throughout the book. This story is very entertaining and interesting. I loved experiencing the story from the different character’s perspectives because I was constantly trying to figure out what would happen next. I couldn’t figure out which characters I should be routing for. All of the characters are realistic and flawed but also have relatable good qualities. Cheating, manipulation and embezzlement are present in Too Good to Be True. I recommend Too Good to be True to anyone that likes twisted domestic thrillers.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for Too Good to Be True.

My oh my, that was certainly a trip. A wildly intense ride on the crazy train, that’s for sure. I finished reading Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering late last night, and my head is still spinning! Lovering’s latest checks all of the boxes on my psychological thriller wishlist. It has it all: dual timelines, multiple POVs, jaw-dropping plot twists, and numerous WTF moments. Like always, I don’t like to say much about the plot when I review thrillers. It’s just too easy to reveal spoilers, and important plot details that you’d much rather find out on your own. Just go in blindly, and expect a super freaky, totally messed-up love story that will shock your socks off. Sure, there were a couple far-fetched moments where I rolled my eyes and thought, “Oh, come on!” But I expect a little bizarreness in my thrillers. It’s basically why I read them! Ha! This one is available now, so please pick up a copy ASAP! 4/5 crazy-ass stars for Too Good to Be True!