Well, Robin Patchen had me hooked. It was a struggle to set this down so I could do important stuff, like homework.
I found the pacing to be quite good. There was time between the action but never enough that my interest wandered.
All the different aspects of the story were engaging and I really enjoyed as Rae recounted her past throughout the novel. It brought a lot of insight as to who she is and why she made the choices that she did.
Patchen proved that she can write a great suspense novel and I will definitely be coming back for more of her books in the future.
Rating: 5/5
Crude Language: one use of the 'a' word
Romance: a kiss
Spiritual: not much, Rae prays sometimes
Violence: quite a bit but nothing detailed
*I received a copy of this novel from the author/JustRead Tours. A positive review was not required and all thoughts are my own. ( )

3.5 Stars

If you like a intense suspense with high stakes, Convenient Lies is a book you should consider picking up.

Rachel/Reagan/Rae makes the difficult choice to leave her husband when she discovers some disturbing things. Believing she’s covered her tracks, she returns to her grandmother’s home in Nutfield. But plans don’t as well as she hoped.

While this story did sag a little bit in the middle, and Rae gets a little wishy-washy crying on Brady’s shoulder one minute and deciding she’s going to do everything on her own the next, the ending is well worth hanging in there. It’s not quite what I expected but definitely satisfying.

Readers get a little bit of a feel for the town and a few of the people who live there (more so from Rae’s memories than her present as she’s hiding out). And the romance is a slow burn that is patiently fanned over the course of the story.

Disclosure statement: I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own. ( )

This is a rather different book for me. I was intrigue with it and the story line. Then I found the book rather slow but I kept reading. Then suddenly it got good and I couldn’t wait till the end. The end did take me by surprise. The characters are good and it’s amazing what a woman would do for her son. Really liked the characters and the story just had to get passed that one section. I will also read others in this seris. ( )

Wonderful story line, fascinating characters, mystery and suspense making for an absolutely wonderful day of reading! Imagine running away with a 12 day old baby only to be totally surprised when you arrive at your destination. The author has done a fabulous job of making you try to figure out how this story can ever end in something good, because as you read, it all seems very unlikely. These opinions and impressions are my own, but I really think you don't want to miss this first book in the Hidden Truths series. ( )

The ramifications of past decisions and the lenses through which we see the world greatly impact the decisions we make today, sometimes for the better and sometimes for the worse. Rae’s past, childhood events, rash decisions all led her to a place of danger and betrayal. Now she must run to try to keep her baby safe no matter the cost to herself. Through however a circuitous route, the first true stop must be Rae’s hometown. Unexpected complications keep her there longer than expected, to even more unexpected consequences.
Detective Brady Thomas, Rae’s childhood best friend and teenage love, has returned to their hometown and hopes to be next-in-line for the position of Chief of Police. After many failed relationships, Brady’s love for Rae still resides deep in his heart. When he responds to a prowler call at her grandmother’s home, Brady comes face to face with the woman he can’t forget. With his military and police training and experience, Brady feels qualified to protect Rae and her child, but Rae trusts no one, nor does she want to endanger the man she has never forgotten.
Convenient Lies is full of adventure, heroism, and selflessness. The dialogue is very well written, and the author paints mental pictures of the story’s settings with embedded information, not long descriptions, thus keeping the story moving at a fast pace. This is one of those reads that would play well as a movie. The story will appeal to both men and women. I thank Robin Patchen for providing me with a copy of Convenient Lies in exchange for an honest review, and look forward to reading book two in this Hidden Truth series, Twisted Lies. I greatly enjoyed this first book. ( )