I loved the drama and juicy secrets that A Lovely Lie was full of. The way it unfolded: with Zoey showing up at Scarlett and Vince's door with the news that Pepper had died, and how all of the secrets came out from there...it was very well told! While the actual events of the past didn't shock me, certain things did. I really enjoyed the ride.

Hillary Huber was a great narrator for the story. Her performance added a lot to the suspense and made it a fascinating listen. Her name isn't familiar to me, but I'll certainly be looking out for more of her work in the future.

Looking forward to more by this author!

🧺A Lovely Lie By Jamie Lynn Hendricks🧺

Pages: 312
Book Goal 2024: 102/100 🎧

✨What’s your favorite food for a picnic?✨

This was such a good quick thriller to enjoy!

Dual POV and Dual timeline which was really cool. I feel like a lot of times we are meant to be confused by thrillers but this one was so easy to follow and enjoyable!

There were some predictable twists in the book but I think this is one of those that is supposed to be and you’re just supposed to enjoy the storyline and see how it ends!

I felt for some of the characters. I loved the drama and I also enjoyed how they tied many of the characters together.

Well worth the read!

This is a fantastic audiobook and kept me on my toes! I thought I had certain pieces figured out but this kept me guessing. I loved the pacing, character development, and twists were well done. I will gladly read anything the author writes next!

A Lovely Lie by Jaime Lynn Hendricks is a gripping psychological thriller filled with twists and suspense. The story unravels secrets and deceptions, keeping readers on edge as they navigate a web of lies and betrayals. Hendricks excels at building tension, and the pacing keeps the plot moving at a fast clip. However, some of the twists may feel predictable for seasoned thriller readers. Despite this, the engaging characters and sharp writing make A Lovely Lie a compelling and satisfying read for fans of the genre.

In 1999, Scarlett and Pepper are best friends and involved in a car accident where two of their classmates ended up dead. The story is twisty and absolutely insane in spots. The truths that are revealed get better and better. The characters are very selfish at times, but that's to be expected from adults who were spoiled as children/teens and got away with whatever they wanted to. Definitely a good read and I enjoyed the writing of the characters and their thoughts.

All the twists and turns here! I think I both liked and hated each character at some point in the book. The drama and suspense made this book move along quickly!

A lie can be powerful and life-altering. A lie can change the path to one's future and cast a permanent shadow causing a life of regret, fraud, and doubt. A Lovely Lie is centered around deception, fear, and envy. It’s soapy and entertaining with elements of suspense and intense emotion. I enjoyed the alternating timelines and different perspectives as secrets were gradually revealed. “I’m as fake as a three-dollar bill, but the rage is real.” Rage ignited by jealousy proves to be lethal as the past meets the present. The narration masterfully brought the story to life adding intensity and mystery to this twisted and sorted story. Thank you, NetGalley and HighBridge Audio for my audiobook.

This was a very enjoyable read. Oh what a tangled web you weave… Buckle up, because this book is quite the ride.

Told with two timelines with a sprinkle of police interviews, it draws you in. Well written with tons of drama.

Thank you to Jamie Lynn Hendricks, Scarlet / Penzier Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this audiobook production.

I really liked the narrator. She had a great tone and speed throughout the book. She did a great job at making her voice different for each character without it being ridiculous. It definitely enhanced the read for me.

The book itself was wonderful! It was a slower burn but I love the going back and forth in timelines. You get little snippets here and there to help you try and figure out what’s happening. The characters are all so interwoven in their drama and their high school to adulthood lives, it’s fun to follow along with.

Thank you NetGalley, Highbridge Audio, and Jamie Lynn Hendricks for the early release of the audiobook!

I really enjoyed this chaotic, fast paced, morally questionable thriller. I enjoyed the dual timelines, many povs, police interview format, lies, drama and infidelity. I am an avid thriller reader and often predict twists/endings which was the case for this book but didn't mean it wasn't well written.

3.75/5 stars rounded up to 4 for NetGalley

Content Warnings
Graphic: death, toxic relationship, gaslighting, grief, infidelity, bullying, car accident, injury, abortion, alcohol, blood, drug use, miscarriage, murder, pregnancy, toxic friendship, violence and vomit
Minor: rape and sexual assault

Not my cup of tea. Trite. Somewhat predictable. Unlikeable characters. Needs more depth. Try again please.

Secrets, lies, drama, loathsome characters, brilliant storyline - what’s not to love?

Told in duel timelines with a mixture of police interviews thrown in, we follow a tragic incident from 1999 to someone looking for answers in the now.

Highly addictive and totally entertaining, this is one of those books you pick up that you will not want to out down.

Huge thanks to Highbridge audio for my ALC. The narration by Hillary Huber was top notch - I could not stop listening. Highly recommended.

The plot is east to follow and the character development is great. WOW! Such a great read. I highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley, Jaime Lynn Hendricks & Highbridge Audio for an audio ARC in exchange for an honest review. This review is wholly my own & may not be reproduced.

This book was getting a lot of buzz, so I was glad to have an early listen. Unfortunately, for me, it didn’t live up to the hype.

We follow, mainly, Scarlett who shares a deadly secret with her high school best friend Pepper. Twenty years later, Pepper’s daughter shows up out-of-the-blue to inform Scarlett that Pepper recently died & to also harass her about the secret they were keeping. She threatens to figure out what the secret is and to out Scarlett.

This was a so-so thriller. I didn’t particularly care for any of the characters & the twist ending was predictable – most of it. There was one particular twist that was a little bit of a surprise, but not earth shattering.

The pacing moved quick enough, but overall, it lacked originality. I read 400+ books per year (you read that correctly – not a typo) & 70% are thrillers, so I’m a tough critic for this genre. It wasn’t “bad,” but I will have forgotten about it as soon as I finish typing this review.

the narration of this audiobook was excellent!!! easy to follow. great plot and overall very well done!!! highly recommend!!!

While I did guess the whole plot from the beginning, I enjoyed the storytelling and characters. Even if I enjoyed not liking the characters. I really liked the way it was written in different timelines and pov’s. The narration definitely added to the story.

Wow, this book hooked me in from the very beginning and kept me hanging onto the edge of my seat the entire time. Loved!

This was phenomenal!! I absolutely loved the character development and their dynamic. This was my first by Hendricks but certainly won’t be the last.
The narration by Hillary Huber was perfect for this book and she kept me engaged and waiting for more.
Thanks to Highbridge Audio for my copy.

There was a lot of drama happening here; a lot of deplorable characters and childish antics. These people hadn’t changed much from teenagers 20 years before to nearly 40.

20 years ago there was an accident that left 2 high school peers dead. Pepper and Scarlet have been keeping a huge secret about that night. Then Pepper leaves town for NY, never to be seen or heard from again.

20 years later, Scarlet gets an unexpected visit from Pepper’s daughter. She’s in town to find out who her father is and learn more about the accident from 20 years before. So we get a few different pov’s from that night and different secrets from each person involved.

This narrator is one who I really like. I love her simplistic style and how she brings each character to life. she made this an enjoyable reading experience because there were a few times I wanted to stop listening. Why? It seemed repetitive and childish. I kept thinking, get to the point already. I could see the end coming and found it a little laughable.

However, it was a very lite and easy read which was what I needed at the time.

Pepper and her friend have a hidden secret and her daughter uncovers a letter that has more questions than answers. While Zoe digs for answers her mother and best friend do their best to keep the past in the past.
I loved the narrator of this audiobook and the past and present transitions were done smoothly. I couldn't wait to finish it!