Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I am so glad I got approved for this book, it was one of my most anticipated book of 2021, so Yay for me.

I became a fan of Carola Lovering after reading her debut novel "Tell me Lies". She's able to tell such complete beautiful stories using simple words and short sentences. I would recommend her books to people that reads English as a second language- very easy to pick up and understand. She is able to describe vulnerability in people so well. That's what stood out the most from the book, Skye's helplessness, self- doubt, self blame was all so real. That part about Skye in the room with Max is so chilling and made me so angry, I was taking deep breath and my heart was pounding and hurting for her.

The plot in this story isn't particularly complicated, even the twist wasn't hard to figure out. (I usually can never guess the twists despite reading hundreds of thrillers. I guessed what happened to Gus the minute they went on vacation. ) But I still devoured the book in about 36 hours. I wasn't particularly invested in Skye's love story, but I wanted her to find happiness and peace badly. The last pages in the book wrapped up the story neatly (perhaps too neatly).

Overall: I loved this book.

I really enjoyed this! I didn't expect the ending at all, but was happy with how it all wrapped up. It kept me interested and intrigued throughout the story and took some twists and turns that were surprising and well-done. I can certainly see this being turned into a movie. Recommend.

Too Good to Be True had me hooked hard for the first half of the book. Three narrators, with at least two of them seeming questionable to me, led me along, with chapters alternating between the three. And then a huge twist at the halfway mark...it was a gotcha moment for me and I love that, when I am outfoxed, not suspecting something very big. 

But then the second half of the book, with the same three alternating points of view, seemed to be like a very long epilogue. We knew almost everything at this point and it then just seemed like a long telling of the details. I do think it would have helped if two of the characters had been more likable, if two of the characters had been stronger. I call the first half of the book 5 stars and the second half of the book 3 stars so will be rating the book 4 stars. I'm not saying any more about the story because it requires going in with as little knowledge of the book for the first half to hit you like it hit me. 

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.

Too Good To Be True by Carola Lovering is the story of a young woman with crippling OCD who meets a wonderful man...who defintely is too good to be true!

When Skye Starling meets and falls in love with Burke Michaels she is thrilled that he seems to find all of her OCD tendencies endearing, especially her need to knock on doors in a certain pattern/rhythm whenever she needs to leave a room. However, as we read the letters that Burke writes to his therapist, we find that Burke is not really who he says he is, and the plot that he's hatching would devastate Skye, but it seems that to him she'll just be "collateral damage". But all is not as it appears...

Thank you to the author, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC of this unique novel in exchange for my honest opinion. You won't be disappointed!

This is not a great work of literature, but a solid thriller, which constantly keeps you guessing - did he or didn't he?
Wonderfully entertaining novel, that lets you forget about all the trouble, you read in the news.

Another book synopsis that says MUCH more than it needs to.

I just read it, and I am so glad that I hadn’t before starting the book.
As others have said, it is best to go in blind.

Is BURKE “too good to be true”?

Well, you can hear what HEATHER thinks.

And, you can compare that to how SKYE feels about him.

Or, maybe you will decide based on what BURKE has to say for himself?

The three alternating POV’s were EQUALLY COMPELLING !

I couldn’t read quickly enough, as the FAST paced first half, set everything up-and athough I did correctly guess a lot of what was to come...

I didn’t guess everything!

The second half was not as strong for me as the pace slowed down quite a bit, as everything was revealed.

Final thoughts? A FUN🍿 type psychological suspense book worth reading…
But, the anticlimactic ending kept this from earning the 5th star from me.

Thanks to the St. Martin’s Press for my gifted copy, through NetGalley!
Available March, 2, 2021

Great book. Lots of twists and turns, although I did start to see what was going on pretty early. I kept reading to get confirmation of what I suspected was going on. Character development was pretty good, although I would have loved to see more of some of the other characters and the impact of the events on them.

Overall, it was a great book that I really enjoyed.

I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley.

This psychological thriller is told from three points of view using real-time narrative, diary entries, and notes to a marriage counselor. The reader cannot begin to imagine the twists and turns the story will take. I really enjoyed the roller coaster ride!

I absolutely loved this book! I have not read any of Carola Lovering books before, so I am going to have to read her previous book now. It was a great thriller, read it basically in one sitting!

A cleverly crafted story which takes place over a thirty year period. The writing flows ever so smoothly and the characterizations are richly drawn. I loved this book. Its twists and turns keep you going. I’m very impressed with this author and will definitely look forward to more from her.

Thanks Net Galley for the chance to read and review.

Too Good To Be True is the story of Skye Starling, who has always been unlucky in love due to the OCD that she has suffered since adolescence. Skye's luck seems to change when she meets Burke Michaels, a man several years her senior, and they begin a whirlwind romance.

From the beginning, we know that Burke has ulterior motives for his relationship with Skye. The mystery is what are the reasons for his deception and how does his current wife, Heather, fit into his plan?

This was a quick read with several twists. Unfortunately, I was able to predict almost all of them so none were particularly shocking to me. Despite this, I was still very engaged throughout as I was curious to find out how everything played out in the end.

Definitely add this to your TBR list if you enjoy fast-paced psychological thrillers with deception and revenge themes.

“Too Good to Be True” was a shocker in the best way possible by new (to me) author, Carola Lovering.

Skye, to steal a cliché, has it all. She is beautiful, young, wealthy, and smart. But she cannot find love, mostly because she struggles with OCD,

Then Burke enters Skye’s life. Burke is older and more mature than the majority of men Skye has met. More important, he is willing to love Syke, OCD and all. But when he proposes marriage, is Skye destined to live with him happily ever after?

Of course, not. Because Burke is not necessarily who he seems to be. (Insert dramatic music).

The author writes at an engaging pace, which makes the book difficult to put down. Because the story is told in multiple points of view, you do not know whom to trust (or if you can trust anyone). For the most part, the author manages to evade predictability, yet when a surprising twist does happen, there is enough believability that makes you wish you had seen in coming. The resolution didn’t give me quite the satisfaction I had hoped, but I certainly did not regret the journey getting there.

Three and a half stars.

Thanks to Net Galley, the author and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy of this novel.

Compulsively readable, my whole day was shot once I started this. Soooo worth it.

I was instantly pulled into this story of deceit, betrayal and lies. But who is doing the lying and why? I absolutely had to find out and it was spectacular.

Do yourself two HUGE favors:

1. Read as little as possible about this book before diving into it.

2. Read it the minute it comes out.

Thank you to Carola Lovering, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley for the book
4 stars



Skye Starling is overjoyed when her boyfriend, Burke Michaels, proposes after a whirlwind courtship. Though Skye seems to have the world at her fingertips—she's smart, beautiful, and from a well-off family—she's also battled crippling OCD ever since her mother's death when she was eleven, and her romantic relationships have suffered as a result.

But now Burke—handsome, older, and more emotionally mature than any man she's met before—says he wants her. Forever. Except, Burke isn't who he claims to be. And interspersed letters to his therapist reveal the truth: he's happily married, and using Skye for his own, deceptive ends.

In a third perspective, set thirty years earlier, a scrappy seventeen-year-old named Heather is determined to end things with Burke, a local bad boy. Inspired by the sophisticated mother of her babysitting charges, Heather vows to leave her impoverished hometown behind and make a better life for herself in New York City. But can her adolescent love stay firmly in her past—or will he find his way into her future?

This is an extremely well-plotted novel. Told from multiple points of view at different times in the characters’ lives, this story pulls you in and keeps you turning pages.

The characters were all flawed, but their motivations were understandable, if often underhanded and wildly unethical. So even though this is a captivating tale, it’s not exactly fun or a light read, so you just have to be in the right mood for this.

I’m not going to tell you anything about the plot—the book jacket copy I read on Goodreads gives away far too much in my opinion.

Thanks to Goodreads for the opportunity to review this novel, which RELEASES MARCH 2, 2021.

I honestly could not put this book down for the first half! Such a great story told in 3 different perspectives. I felt like with the writing I could envision the characters. Skye seems to have everything going for her on the outside but is incredibly insecure about herself. Burke is a good man who lost his way. Heather has had her eye focused on wealth from the beginning. Like I said the first half really had me and then after the big reveal it was less interesting for me. I did not like how it ended. Overall this was a great captivating read and would recommend for someone looking for a different type of book.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read Too Good to Be True by Carola Lovering
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, it was amazing.,
It was written from the perspective of three different characters, Surprisingly not confusing. Characters were extremely well introduced and described
The story revolves around Burke and Heather and Skye. We learn about Heather's past during the first part of the novel, and then things turn as we learn about Burke and Skie's relationship. Then we learn that there is a connection between all three... The story is well-written, I wanted to keep reading... there was suspense, drama, excitement, tension
I did not want this story to end, or at the very least have a sequel
The relationship between the characters is unknown near the beginning but we become aware as the story unfolds. and as we read their journals. Slowly it all starts to make sense and the pieces start to come together, and then things take an unexpected turn, the story line does a complete, our brains are processing what really happened.
Well done, well written, I want another book like this

Fantastic psychological suspense thriller! I just glossed over the description before I decided to read it but it had enough elements (secrets, lies, obsession, family tragedy) to intrigue me. It was easily one of the best books I've read this year in this genre. I don't want to give anything away because a book like this is better when you go in blind, but you will be surprised. Expect the unexpected and enjoy.

I read this book in two days and was thoroughly engrossed. I am a fan of revenge books in this took you in a new direction, no blood and gore just good time revenge

I was given an ARC of this book for an honest review. Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for allowing me to do this.
I really enjoyed this book & was drawn into the characters from the start. Wow there were a lot of twists & turns in the story with a well thought out plot. So many emotions you feel on this journey for all those involved. You get a look into people that are very wealthy & those that are poor & fall into drugs & prison. You see a couple struggling to make it with their 3 kids but a wife that has her own agenda to do whatever it takes to get what she wants. You feel for the woman who struggles with OCD ever since her Mom passed away from cancer & it is a crippling disease that she has gone to therapy for from a young age through her adult life. I don’t want to give any spoilers so I will have to just say I highly recommend this book.