What a great continuation of this series! There seems to be nothing but trouble for Lila since her husband was killed. Sam, the FBI agent tasked with the investigation, is living on her property, and the man she loves, Roper is his prime suspect. There are lots of side stories, which only add to the excitement of the plot. Lots of twists and turns and unexpected events. The ending, as always, is a major cliff hanger. I eagerly await the next book!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I didn’t expect that twist towards the end! Quite a lot going on in this book. That elephant scene was hard to read! The second half did keep me reading till the wee hours. I find myself skipping the horse competition bits because, though I like horses, I don’t enjoy reading about those. Most of the characters are not fully likeable though Roper and Sam might be the exceptions. I feel that this series is beginning to drag a bit and I hope it will conclude by the next book.

The author of this series can write.

Janet Dailey brings us the story of the Culhane family when the patriarch is found murdered. FBI Agent Sam Rafferty is back on the case dealing with all the suspects including an ex-wife and the kids, the current wife, the horse trainer and manager Roper McKenna, and now a pregnant mistress. Who decided to put an end to the life of Frank Culhane? What information can each suspect give that would give Sam an edge of finding out the culprit? As he questions each suspect, we delve a little more into their lives and perhaps see that there was more than was on the surface of the family man whose business was breeding and training performance horses on their family ranch.

Janet Dailey brings us a mystery full of suspects who each had a reason to see the patriarch not be part of the picture. As we get to know each character in this story and how they are connected to Frank, we get to see a bit more into this complicated family drama. As events unfold, we focus on Lila the current wife and how she is trying to keep the family ranch and Roper who is at a crossroads with the upcoming race. Will he stay or go look for greener and less complicated pastures and fight his feelings for his boss? Will Sam find the killer? Will Lila be able to keep the ranch or will it go to his children? As you read, you get immersed into their world and find clues as they are shared with the readers urging you to keep reading to find out more.

I have read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I would like to thank NetGalley and Kensington Publishing | Kensington for this privilege.

I love Janet Dailey’s writing. Her newest book, Lie for a Million, was one of her best. I loved it! It was five star read!

This book was sort of a continuation in the series, I had read one previous book in the series. Overall, it's not bad. The author's family has been using a ghostwriter for several years and honestly I don't feel that it stands up to the quality of Janet daily books.

In Lie For a Million, Janet Dailey delivers a captivating tale of deceit, ambition, and the quest for power amid personal tragedy. Lila Culhane’s life is thrown into chaos after the murder of her husband, Frank, and the revelation of his pregnant mistress, Crystal. As Lila grapples with her loss, she faces the added challenge of a looming battle for her ranch and her husband's legacy. Desperate to secure her future, Lila contemplates a controversial offer from Crystal—to adopt the unborn child—provided a paternity test confirms Frank is the father.

As the high-stakes Run for a Million reining competition approaches, Lila must navigate her complex feelings for her ranch manager and lover, Roper McKen, while strategizing her next move in a game filled with manipulation and ulterior motives. Dailey’s intricate storytelling brings to life a world where familial bonds are tested, and survival hinges on both love and cunning. Lie For a Million is a gripping read that explores the lengths one will go to for loyalty, legacy, and the pursuit of justice, making it a must-read for fans of suspenseful romance.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC ebook copy of this story. This is the second book in The Rivalries series by Janet Dailey and it did not disappoint. I think this book was better than the first one. We are still following the Culhane family as they try to investigate and find out who killed Frank Culhane. Was it Lila, the wife who used to be a dancer, was it Madeline who is the ex-wife of Frank Culhane, was it Ropper McKenna who is the lead man now that Frank has been murdered, or was it the crazy mistress who has her eye on Frank's money, or could it be one of Frank's two biological children? Can't wait to read the next book in this series to find out more about who done it?

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A popular author has written a fun book…fiction with a mystery…realistic characters keep the story moving quickly.horses and their owners…secrets and red herrings…thanks Netgalley.

this was a strong sequel in the Rivalries series, it had what I enjoyed about the first book. The plot was everything that I was looking for from a romance novel. The characters has that concept that worked well overall in this story. I thought Janet Dailey wrote this perfectly and can't wait for more.

Lila's husband is murdered, his mistress is pregnant with his child. the mistress wants Lila to adopt the baby for a price. lots of twists and turns.

This series has way too many twists and turns. Is the killer ever going to be revealed? This just keeps being dragged out and little if anything is solved.