Title: Sweet Little Lies
Author: Carrie Elks
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: Aug 7, 2019
Cover Designed by: Najla Qamber
He was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks. She was everybody’s princess. Ten years later, he’s back in town and this time he has something to prove.
Aiden Black never thought he’d return to the small beach town he grew up in. But as the new director of a luxury resort, he’s determined to make it a success. What he doesn’t expect is to run into an old flame, the girl that got away.
Single mom, Brooke Newton, cares about two things. Taking care of her son and helping out at the local animal shelter. Until she’s sent on a mission to save an endangered dog, and comes face to face with the only man she’s ever loved.
As soon as they meet, the attraction between them reignites. But Brooke has a secret – a big one – and she has no idea how to tell Aiden. As lies are exposed, and truths are told, they’re determined to take advantage of this second chance. It’s a shame not everyone in town has got the message…
**Sweet Little Lies is the third book in the Angel Sands series, set in a small beach town on the California coast. If you like a heartwarming second chance romance that’s low on angst and big on feels, this is the story for you!**
Excerpt
Somehow, Brooke managed to pull herself together. She let out a mouthful of air and nodded at the man in front of her. “We’ve met before,” she said, her voice thin. “Hello, Aiden.”
He said nothing for a moment, but she could feel those dark eyes taking every inch of her in. There was something unfamiliar about him. It wasn’t quite foreboding but it was on the borderline. She got the impression nobody messed with Aiden Black.
A shiver snaked down her spine.
“Brooke,” he finally said, holding his hand out for her to shake as though they were mere acquaintances. “How are you?”
For a moment she considered giving him a honest answer. Shocked. Nauseous. Wondering where the hell he’d been for the past ten years. “I’m good, thank you,” she replied, holding his hand firmly in hers. It was warm, strong, and sent the biggest jolt up her arm. In spite of the heat, her skin broke out in goose bumps.
“And your parents? Are they well?” The corner of his lip curled up. Was that a sneer?
“They’re good, too.” She nodded. “And you? How have you been?”
There was a twitch in the corner of his jaw. His face was as sculpted as she remembered. Though he was freshly shaven, she could remember the way it felt as she pressed her lips against his stubbled chin, kissing her way along his jawbone.
Stop it, Brooke.She didn’t need to be thinking about this, not now, and not ever.
Advance Praise For Sweet Little Lies
My Review:
The story line is very well written and grabs your attention from the beginning to the end. Although is book 3 in the series, we can read it as a stand alone book. This is a second chance tale told by two former lovers reunited 10 years later.
A lot went through those 10 years and not everyone is happy.
Interesting plot and twist, although I would love to know more. But that’s the chemistry and mystery about Angel Sands.
There were other great characters whose stories were from the other two books in the Angel Sands series. It was lovely to come back to the beach and catch up with them.
We read about love but specially about friendships that I do appreciate and enjoy about Angel Sands life.
I recommend all 3 books in the series.
I will miss them.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Carrie Elks writes contemporary romance with a sizzling edge. Her first book, Fix You, has been translated into eight languages and made a surprise appearance on Big Brother in Brazil. Luckily for her, it wasn’t voted out. Carrie lives with her husband, two lovely children and a larger-than-life black pug called Plato. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found baking, drinking an occasional (!) glass of wine, or chatting on social media.
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