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Amazon.com: First Lie Wins: A Novel (Audible Audio Edition): Ashley Elston, Saskia Maarleveld, Penguin Audio: Audible Books & Originals
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“This fast-paced read has everything you could want in a thriller: secret identities, a mysterious boss and a cat & mouse game that kept me guessing the whole way through.”—Reese Witherspoon
Evie Porter has everything a nice Southern girl could want: a doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence, a tight group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.
The identity comes first: Evie Porter. Once she’s given a name and location by her mysterious boss, Mr. Smith, she learns everything there is to know about the town and the people in it. Then the mark: Ryan Sumner. The last piece of the puzzle is the job.
Evie isn’t privy to Mr. Smith’s real identity, but she knows this job isn’t like the others. Ryan has gotten under her skin, and she’s starting to envision a different sort of life for herself. But Evie can’t make any mistakes—especially after what happened last time.
Evie Porter must stay one step ahead of her past while making sure there’s still a future in front of her. The stakes couldn’t be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge. . . .
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Amazon.com: First Lie Wins: A Novel (Audible Audio Edition): Ashley Elston, Saskia Maarleveld, Penguin Audio: Audible Books & Originals
Albert –
Producto viene dañado pero el embalaje estaba bien. Viene dañado desde origen.
Maria Cristina –
Enredo entretenido. El personaje de Devon es el mejor
Tenía que haber terminado cuando Ryan y Evie se sinceran.
Dejar a Evie como mafiosa al final no me parecio acertado
Stephanie Guthrie –
the ending wasn’t what it bout it would be. story line was a little far fetched but that’s the case with most thrillers. it was a decent book and kept me wanting more.
WJ Nichols –
I went into this book thinking I’d love it but struggled for the first half. I just struggled to get into it. Not really sure why as the characters are great and the story solid. I almost put it down but decided to keep with it till the halfway point. Man, am I glad I did!! For me, at the halfway point, this thing took off like a rocket and I finished the book in a single afternoon of “can’t put it down ” reading! Keep with it if you’re struggling at the start. Hopefully, my problems at the beginning are just me. A good read.
Maripin –
Just the story that hooked me up from the beginning; the characters are lovable and just a little intriguing and I wanted to read it in one go! Will definitely come back to it in time, it’s on my favourite list.
Cynthia H. –
Great book. Draws you in right away. I enjoyed the strong female characters and letting the plot and motives unfold.
Yakov Bronsteyn –
Lucca’s character was well developed exhibiting behavior consistent with her traits, predilections, and thought processes.
Her sharp street-smarts were astute to point where her machinations superseded my anticipations.
Aside from that her self-confidence was so acute that no courage was needed even though she thought otherwise. Her attitude was a clear result of her strong relationship with her mother. She knew that she was loved. That love superseded any feral fear that would’ve been healthy in such a situation not knowing what she was up against.
With aplomb her attitude didn’t allow concession in thinking that Mr. Smith was beyond her reach. On the contrary she assumed herself to be an equal knowing that all she had to do to escape was to figure out how to do it. There’s always time to make a decision before acting no matter how small. She always took that time.
I must admit that I didn’t figure out who Mr. Smith was and was definitely duped by her, Amy, and Devon’s deception. That was a surprise.
As the reader will find out the title of the book is to inform one that the only way to success is preparation preemptive establishment.
Having said all of this Lucca isn’t really a hero. She is a faulty character because she is a criminal engaged in wrongful behavior. But, as always people are complex and the reader eventually identifies with her plight and sentiments.
In a lot of our culture including literature, bemoaning pain of broken relationships, hardship, and most of all our own failures is very common. But, it doesn’t have to be that we way. We can live a life of principle and light. If we study such works as Proverbs and take them to heart it is possible to have happiness, satisfaction, and purpose.
A slight criticism that I have is that the book ends like a TV episode. I can almost hear the cheesy music playing in the background when everything is wrapped up in a neat bow and all the characters are chumming around together as the villain is carted away getting what he deserves in the end.
Even germination of the complex relationship between her and Ryan blooms at the end is wrapped up in the most simple manner as if the author was tying up a loose end in the story after it was such a central pivotal point at the beginning and throughout the story. But, it was so much more than that. It was the catalyst that inspired her to strive for something better and more meaningful.
Nevertheless, it was a page turner in the way it written. For that it gets five stars.
Louise A Stafford –
When I first started reading I didn’t really know that much about the book. I trust Reese Witherspoon selections so I decided this would be good to try. It started out like a typical women’s drama. But it doesn’t take long before you know this book has way more to offer! In fact, it is not long before you reach the point of not being able to put it down! Wow! Didn’t see that coming. You are in for a great ride.
The characters are well developed and well defined. The settings are real (I live in the south so I know it well). The plot is new and different and exciting. And spoiler alert – I love the ending. Can’t wait until a film version comes out. I hope it will do justice to the deserving book. Will be following this author.
Monalisa Sahoo –
I loved the book so much…it did not disappoint me at any given point….the coolest book I’ve read in a very long while …
EarthWrites –
Well written, interesting story. The narrative jumps from the present to the past several times. Usually I find that confusing , but it worked very well in this book. I’ve added this author to my favorites list and will be looking for her next book.
N2 –
I’d give 4 stars to the book iteslf. Is it a book spending money on? I’d give that a 1/2. So 3 it is.
I wanted to check this out from the library, but my situation was time sensitive and there was a very long wait. It was a fun book. Worth the read, but definitely not worth buying and owning a copy. I’m picky about books that are worth spending actual money on though. If buying books is your thing…..
This is a rather entertaining book. You do need a suspension of disbelief, but if you can get to that it’s a really fun read. There are so many improbable/questionable things, but somehow the aurhor made me not care about them and want to take the ride.
Characters are developed nicely enough. There are lots of twists, some cleverly moving the story in an interesting direction. Beyond plot, there is just something about the way this book is layed out that makes it fun. I love the timing of this book. The author managed to give me exactly the right information at exactly the right time. I figured things out just before I read it. So it was fun figuring it out but not so early that it became tiring and dull. This happened at several points throughout the book. It was actually pretty impressive how the author was able to work everything through the plot in the way she did.
Cynthia –
Loved all the twists and turns and the suspense throughout the whole book. I did have a hard time with the back and forth between present day and past years as well as Evie/Lucca’s jobs she had. I had to go back and remember who certain people were. I’m still a little unclear of the end….is she now the new “Smith” meaning she will continue this line of work as the head honcho or what. All in all, I couldn’t stop reading the book and it kept me interested and intrigued!
tnap –
Well- written, unpredictable and a can’t put it down book. Worth the time.