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The Lies She Tells

(2025)
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"Romantic comedy at its finest" Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Finding true love can be hard when you’re leading a double life …

Kay, a sassy librarian and self-proclaimed queen of deception, thought ghosting her online fling Jeremy was a clever way to avoid awkward goodbyes. But when she falls for his charming brother Dan, her life spins into a tangled web of fake names, outrageous stories, and a world of lies she can barely keep straight.

As "Elaine," her stylish and spontaneous alter ego, Kay navigates a romance with Dan, hiding her true identity while dodging her past with Jeremy. But as her double life starts to unravel, Kay is forced to make a choice: live with her lies or take a risk on love. Can she escape her own web of deceit, or will her past catch up with her at last?

The Lies She Tells is a feel-good, witty romantic comedy that explores the twists and turns of modern love, the lengths we go to for a fresh start, and the surprising power of a well-told lie.

What readers are saying about The Lies She Tells:

[This] is romantic comedy at its finest. It will have you laughing out loud all the way through as you follow Kay and her alter ego in her quest for real love."
Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite

"An entertaining, intriguing, and heartfelt novel. It perfectly combines the thrill of becoming someone else with the psychological consequences of living a double life. It's the kind of modern love story you don't want to miss and that you'll love for the smiles it puts on your face."
Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite

"I finished it at 2 o'clock in the morning, thinking only a bit more, only 20 mins to go... The book is very funny, and well-written. It's kind of a romcom, but the lying and role playing takes it to another level."
Veronika Jordan, author and book blogger

"Alex Woolf's sharp comedic timing and keen observation of modern emotional dynamics create a story that feels both fresh and authentic, and there's some really cracking dialogue that you'll want to read again and again just for the sheer wit of it."
K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

"I loved this novel, which kept me engaged from beginning to end. Woolf's characters are well-drawn, and his style is both easy and enjoyable to read. I would highly recommend The Lies She Tells to fans of rom-coms and anyone who enjoys a quirky, charming story."
Kathrin Spinnler, author and podcaster

"If you're looking for an enjoyable page turner with quirky characters and witty writing, look no further."
Amazon Customer

"The Lies She Tells is a cleverly crafted romantic comedy that brilliantly captures the chaos and charm of modern day love." Amazon Customer

"Alex Woolf's skill as a story-teller is to immerse his characters in seemingly intractable situations that, while entirely plausible, appear incapable of comfortable resolution. This book is no exception and it grips the reader from the outset." Gerald Corrigan

"An exercise for the imagination and so much creativity in this writing." Books R Life


Genre: Romance

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