Maddie Faraday's life would be perfect—if it weren't for
her cheating husband
her suspicious daughter
her gossipy mother
her secretive best friend
her nosy neighbors,
and that guy she lost her virginity to twenty years ago...
In Tell Me Lies, Jennifer Cruise dishes up a funny, sexy, suspenseful novel about small-town secrets, big-time betrayals and the redemptive power of love, laughter and chocolate brownies.
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"This book is on my top ten list of all-time favorite romances. Maybe that's because it was my first exposure to the incomparable Jennifer Crusie. Or maybe it's because it's just that good. Normally, I despise stories dealing with cheating spouses, but this book managed to get around my standard objection and keep me turning the pages."
— Theresa (5 out of 5 stars)
" Once I got past the first 100 pages, things started moving and then kept my attention. I wanted to slap Maddie many times, so I am happy that she came around and found her own skin in the end. "
— Andrea, 2/20/2014" I have to say that despite the slow start, I really liked the book. I didn't love the adultery despite how crappy a husband Maddie had...while it made her human, it also made me like her a little less than I might have. Otherwise the story was good. "
— Me, 2/15/2014" Excellent story about finding the true values of life. "
— Maria, 2/15/2014" Very cute :) "
— Elliedakota, 2/4/2014" Typical chick-lit, but I needed something mindless right now and it certainly fit the bill. "
— Barbara, 1/28/2014" This book has kept me interested in her books, and made me laugh. "
— Danielle, 1/24/2014" So far this book is killing me. No way is any woman this stupid! Gah!!! "
— evilqueen21, 1/13/2014" Just not that into it. "
— Beth, 1/9/2014" Super quick, fun read. "
— Kristi, 12/11/2013" Some days you just need a lighthearted, lightweight chic book. This one delivers! "
— Kim, 11/30/2013" The plot was kind of all over the place and not what I originally expected, but I loved the characters and snappy dialogue. "
— Tiffany, 11/13/2013" good sex scenes. "
— Becca, 10/30/2013" A: A fun romantic story PLUS a bit of murder mystery tossed in. "
— Cathy, 6/29/2013" An okay book..I usually like Jennifer Crusie's books a lot better than this one.. It was all right, but had lot of corny parts to it. "
— Kara, 1/4/2013" I really loved this book. It took me about a day to read it. It had just the right amount of laughter, romance and mystery. Classic Crusie. Another strong heroine and a hero to die for. "
— Ness, 12/7/2012" cute premise, cute relationship between characters. Lightweight, but fun. "
— Stephanie, 11/20/2012" Wow, lots happened in this book. It was interesting to read. "
— Christine, 9/6/2012" As always, this novel of Crusie presents the reader with romance and a very cute/witty story-line. This book is a must read for adults who like romantic comedies. "
— Kristelle, 3/19/2012" This is a funny book. Several times i laughed out loud. Definately a great read. Learn lots about keeping secrets and how that hurt the people you love. "
— Chrissy, 1/29/2012" This book has equal parts romance, humor and mystery. I was thoroughly entertained at the wild antics of the citizens of this little town. "
— Sharal, 11/9/2011" Maddie is a dowdy housewife that is stuck with a cheating husband. When her high school crush comes back into her life, she decides to get even with her husband but ends up having feelings for him when her husband is conveintly killed. A little boring and repetitive. "
— Jennifer, 6/2/2011" Jennifer Crusie makes me laugh, even when her characters are in deep caca. "
— Ruth, 5/23/2011" This book makes me so curious because this is one of the first erotic books I have ever read. LOL <br/> <br/>It was good overall. Great plot and storyline. characters were entertaining. I liked Chopped Liver(a.k.a. CL) <br/> <br/>Anyway, great while it lasted. <br/>AND I KNEW IT! "
— MMDee, 5/10/2011" A really fun, sexy book. I'll check out this author again. "
— Joëlle, 4/30/2011" I can't get enough of Jennifer Crusie's books! Love em! This one included! "
— Sarah, 4/18/2011" My first Jennifer Crusie book; I've devoured almost everything she's written since. Her books are laugh out loud funny, and this is the best. "
— Julie, 4/7/2011" Couldn't put it down! This book had everything... lying, cheating, new love, old love, murder (nothing gruesome!), embezzlement, old secrets.... "
— Megan, 3/29/2011" This book took me a while to get through, not because it was difficult to read, but because it was like so many other books I have read. "
— Sherryl, 2/24/2011" if you're going to read chick-lit, read Crusie. Love always works out but she adds a lot of fun along the way. "
— Diane, 2/21/2011" Fun book. Crusie always makes me laugh with her convoluted plots. Good for a fast read without a lot of thinking. "
— Angie, 1/29/2011" The juiciest of the juicies! This book was one of my first from this author and I will be back for more!! The details of all the gossip and all the turn arounds it took kept me on the edge of my seat for sure with every turn of the page! I can't wait to read her next one!! "
— Keri, 1/21/2011" Cute book and an easy read. Definitely fits in the chick-lit category, though some of the more "intimate" sections of the book took me off guard. I think the writer was a romance novelist in another life! "
— Amanda, 1/8/2011" Writing ok - didn't like how the material was handled. "
— Ruth, 12/22/2010" These books are light and super-fun reads. "
— Ali, 11/8/2010Jennifer Crusie is the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and USA Today bestselling author of Maybe This Time, Welcome to Temptation, Tell Me Lies, Crazy for You, Faking It, Fast Women, and Bet Me. She has also collaborated with Bob Mayer to write Wild Ride, Agnes and the Hitman, and Don’t Look Down. Crusie earned her bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green State University, a master’s from Wright State University, and a master of fine arts from Ohio State University. Before devoting herself to writing full-time, Crusie worked as a preschool teacher, an elementary and junior high art teacher, and a high school English teacher. She lives on the banks of the Ohio River.
Joyce Bean is an accomplished audiobook narrator and director. In addition to having won several AudioFile Earphones Awards, she has been nominated multiple times for the prestigious Audie Award. Equally adept at narrating fiction and nonfiction, and she also narrates audiobooks under the name Jane Brown.