A Lovely Lie ~ Jamie Lynn Hendricks ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was cleverly written. The surprises never stopped coming. Scarlett and Pepper are the best of friends, mostly because Scarlett gives in to Pepper’s every command. On the night of their senior picnic, tragedy strikes and everyone is changed forever. But was it a tragic accident or a sinister revenge. Secrets, cover-ups and lies are bountiful.
After the picnic, Pepper leaves town. Her daughter Zoey, now 21 , shows up twenty two years later looking for answers. Everyone has something to hide, even Zoey. With time hops from the night of the picnic to present day, we slowly learn the truth and the punches keep coming until the very end.
I was so excited to get this ARC. A solid domestic thriller. Now I want to go back and read other books by Jamie Lynn Hendricks.
I will recommend this to all my fellow book buddies! Thank you NetGalley and Jamie Lynn Hendricks.
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4 out of 5 stars

A fun good popcorn thriller. Perfect Summer read that will completely hold your interest!

Thought that this was a fine thriller. The twists weren’t crazy but interesting enough. It was a quick listen.

This is the story of the high school drama that NEVER dies. It’s a dual timeline story flipping between present day, and the aftermath of a senior party gone way wrong. There is conniving, lying, slander and awful consequences that merge into modern day fall out. Its is smart and ridiculous all at one and I’m grateful to NetGalley for the read. The narrator did a nice job relaying the story.

Insufferable. Every last one of these characters. If you like lifetime movies, you may be in for a treat. I hated every person in this book. The inner thoughts of these terrible characters were annoying too. The narrator in the audiobook was very good though.

What an enjoyable read! I listened to the audiobook and the biggest downside is there’s only one female narrator despite there being multiple perspectives (including one male character). I enjoyed the multiple timelines, I enjoyed the surprises in the story, and I felt pushed to keep reading as I wanted to know what happened next.

Thank you to NetGalley and Highbridge for a copy of the audiobook for review.

What a deceptively twisty thriller that had me racing to the end! I loved the dual timelines between 1999 when the deaths take place, to now as all the lies and secrets begin to unravel. The book was full of unlikeable and unreliable characters, which added to the layers of deception. I was a little disappointed in the outcome, but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this one! Narration was also great.

Thank you NetGalley and HighBridge Audio for my ALC in exchange for my honest feedback!

This was such a clever storyline. I found myself drawn into this book almost instantly and turning the pages at a furious pace. It wasn't like it was the twistiest book I've ever read but it definitely had some good surprises. The character development was strong and I liked how the reader saw some of the characters change and become more aware of their situations during the course of the book.

The main character, Scarlett Russo has been carrying a secret for over twenty years about what happened the night of senior picnic. Now her old friend Pepper's daughter, Zoey has shown up with a letter to Scarlett that may blow up her life. And just who is Zoey's father? These people in this small town have many secrets and they aren't necessarily the nicest people either. It's hard to know who to trust and just when you think you might have figured out who the "nice guys" are, you might second guess yourself. This book keeps you guessing.

AUDIOBOOK REVIEW: The narration of the audio was done really well and kept me immersed in the story. I enjoyed being able to toggle between the ebook and audiobook . 4 stars

Thank you to NetGalley for early copies of both the ebook and audiobook.

I enjoyed the story and the twist at the end. I haven't gotten to my instagram review of it yet, but I will.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Wow! This book was great and full of twists and turns. I loved how the story was set up with flash backs to the night of the senior party from different perspectives while Zoey was trying to find out who her father was. This book was a great read and was gripping. I could not wait to find out what would happen in the end. Pepper was a horrific character and was so happy to see what came to her in the end.

A Lovely Lie by Jaime Lynn Hendricks is an exciting thriller that reminded me of a grown-up Pretty Little Liars.
The night of the senior picnic Pepper Wilson and Scarlett Russo were involved in the death of two of their classmates. Pepper leaves town soon after leaving everyone to move on with their lives. 22 years later, her daughter shows up asking Scarlett questions about that night and asking who her father is.
There are a lot of twists and turns multiple timelines and POVs to follow. It is a fun read or listen as I have the audio book. I have to say listening to the ending while on a dark country road added to the mood. I enjoyed the narrator's tone of voice and the variances she added to each character.
This had me questioning teenage friendships and how intense they can be. How far would you go to protect your friends?
I like hearing Pepper's POV because she was so narcissistic, it was almost funny when she would get ready to manipulate someone. with "Lights, Camera, Action"
thank you to Netgalley and RB Media for this audiobook. I give this review voluntarily and all views expressed are my own

“Can I get you a drink? Water, juice…*𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩*!?” 😂🤣😂

“Ugh. Being raised by a narcissist has rubbed off on me in the worst way.”

This is one of my favorite books of the year. A really fun domestic suspense mystery with tons of secrets.

The book was full of characters that were well developed. The book was full of flawed characters that you love to hate and protagonists that you’ll cheer for.

The story was so perfectly paced. There were twists & turns and they flowed so well. It felt like I was not reading at all, more like watching a movie play out in my head. It’s my fav thing when an author writes something where I’m THAT invested.

I did the audiobook of this one, it was very well done. However, I’m so glad that I pre-ordered a copy of this one for my shelf because the cover is gorgeous.

𝐉𝐀𝐈𝐌𝐄 𝐋𝐘𝐍𝐍 𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐒 has solidified her status on my #autobuyauthor list.

I loved this. I love the secrecy, the multiple POV and timelines. I don't want to give anything away, but I also love for a bit of revenge in a story. A very fast paced thriller with excellent narration!!!

A tragic accident the night of their senior fair left 2 people dead, and only a couple people know the truth.

Scarlett and Pepper were the best of friends who lost touch after the accident. Now 22 years later, Pepper's daughter Zoey finds Scarlett and gives her the devastating news that her mother has died and she wants to find out who her dad is. Zoey finds out there is much more to her mom's past that she even thought, and Scarlett will do anything to prevent her from finding out.

Throughout the story there are many twist and turns...which I did NOT see coming. The ending left my jaw on the ground.

I read this in 1 day it was soo good and could not stop reading it. Well done Jaime Lynn Hendricks!

This book was messy in the best way possible; not in writing, but in the way the characters acted! I had such a fun time on this messed up, fast-paced ride! I need to check out more from this author ASAP!! I really enjoyed the narrator of this audiobook as well.

4.5 stars

If you’re looking for a fun, twisty thriller that pieces itself together with dual timelines, police interviews and multiple POV’s this is the one for you! It’s one that captivates you from the beginning and is impossible to put down.

Scarlett and Pepper are best friends. They are involved in an accident that leaves 2 of their classmates dead at their big senior picnic. The police interview everyone there and Scarlett and Pepper lie to stay out of jail.

Shortly afterwards, Pepper takes off to NYC and is never heard from again. Until now. 22 years later her daughter shows up with shocking news. First, Pepper is dead. Second, she is looking for her dad and believes it is someone from their senior class.

Scarlett is living her life with her husband and son. Zoey, Pepper’s daughter, showing up looking for answers is turning her world upside down.

The suspense will keep you up reading, the character development is amazing. There are extremely likable characters among extremely unlikable ones.

Thank you NetGalley and HighBridge Audio for an audio copy of this book.

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5 out of 5 stars. This book was perfection. It’s one of those books I’m going to re-read in the future because it was so good. It made me feel all the feels and Pepper. Oooohhhh Pepper. The hatred I felt for her was unreal. You know it’s a good book when you think about it for days after and want to know more about the characters’ lives. Loveeeed this. I will be devouring everything by this author from now on.

I listened to Jaime Lynn Hendricks newest release A Lovely Lie in two days! Total binge worthy book with lots of great twist.

Book Blurb - 1999: The night of their senior picnic, Scarlett Russo and her best friend Pepper were involved in a car accident that left two of their classmates dead. Afterward, they lied to the police, protecting each other from the consequences. Then Pepper left town and Scarlett never heard from her again…

This is just the beginning of this gripping thriller! If you like novels with deceit, complex relationships, suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists, this is the book for you!! It will keep you captivated from beginning to end.

Love audiobooks? The narrator is fantastic!!

Thank you to #NetGalley, #RBMedia for the ALC. All opinions are my own.

Wow. Absolutely jaw-dropping wow. This was my first read from Jaime Lynn Hendricks, and it will not be my last. It is the perfect summer thriller!

Zoey wants to know who her father is, and she doesn't have a lot to go on. She is studying to be an investigative journalist, and she uses all that she has learned so far to search for answers. Zoey heads to Florida to talk to her Mom's high school best friend Scarlett.

Here is where I want to say so much, but the twists and turns in this book come so fast that you will almost miss them. Each chapter is told from the perspective of one of the story's main characters, and the chapters flashback between the present and senior year of high school for Pepper and Scarlett. Also, this story focuses on a car accident on the night of their Senior Picnic, and each chapter ends with an interview that tries to piece together what happened that night.

This book was a wild ride in the best way. There are so many secrets, and there is a twist in the middle that made me want to pull my car over to process. In addition to that twist in the middle, there are many more throughout the story. Just when you think that you have figured it out, something else happens. This is one of the best thrillers I have ever read. The chapters are fast and short, and the reader has very little time to catch their breath. I listened to the audiobook for this one, and I highly recommend it. Hillary Huber does a wonderful job not only with the story, but the voices of the characters. I loved every minute of this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and HighBridge Audio for the opportunity to listen to this one. It is out now, and as I have already said, it is the perfect summer thriller. I highly recommend this one!

Wow! I did not know where this one was going. Just when I through I had things figured out, Jaime Lynn Hendricks threw in another twist!

I thought this was a great twist on the classic “grad night” horror/thriller scenario. Not only are you, the reader, trying to figure out what happened all those years ago, but you’re also trying to understand how these MCs can live with themselves. Each one may have aged out of high school but they never really left it behind, which was so interesting.

I really liked the multiple POVs and thought that the narrator did a fantastic job of bringing each personality to life.

This was my first read by this author but it won’t be my last. I’m officially a fan!

Thank you to NetGalley, HighBridge Audio and Jaime Lynn Hendricks for an early review copy. These are my honest thoughts.