Title: The Lies That Define Us
Series: Us Series #2 (standalone)
Author: Micalea Smeltzer
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: February 9, 2016
Blurb
Ariella Geller is on the run from some very bad people and Liam Wade doesn’t know what he’s running from.
Freedom has been an elusive dream for Ari, but when her chance for escape comes, she takes it. She finds herself in California and forced to accept help from strangers in order to stay off the streets and avoid being found by those she ran from.
Liam Wade is sick of living in the shadow of his famous father. All he wants is to make a name for himself as a professional surfer, but it’s impossible when the media focuses on every other aspect of his life. All he wants is respect, a chance to prove himself, but when it never comes he finds himself running and hiding from the ones who love him the most.
When their paths collide Ari and Liam are forced to confront their demons, and in the process they just might find a reason to stop running.
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Excerpt
I laid my head against the cool glass of the bus window and watched the rain slick against it. The water beaded against the glass and then slid down in little rivulets that I traced with my finger.
I wouldn’t miss the rain.
I wouldn’t miss anything about Oregon.
That place wasn’t my home. Never had been, and never would be.
With a jolt, the bus roared to life, startling me, but I relaxed a moment later when we pulled out of the station.
Freedom was so close to being mine.
I watched the people on the street as the bus pulled away. I was searching for buzzed brown hair and eerie black eyes, but he wasn’t amongst them.
He didn’t know I’d left yet.
And hopefully, by the time he did, I’d be long gone.
I adjusted my hoodie so my face was hidden from the other people on the bus and wiggled around, settling myself in for the long ride to California.
Unlike the other people on the bus, I didn’t have a cellphone to keep me company. Cellphones were traceable so I’d ditched mine. I couldn’t risk him finding me, because if he had I was certain he’d kill me. He would’ve eventually killed me if I stayed, too. My only option had been to take the risk of running away. I would have rather died on my terms than his, but if everything went according to plan, I’d be free and he’d never find me.
He called me Scarlett, but Scarlett didn’t exist.
Scarlett was a lie.
My name was Ariella, and I was reclaiming my stolen life.
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~My Review~
4 Stars
I Was Provided A ARC By The Author
(Possible Spoilers)
Liam Wade has distanced himself from his family over the last two years, he keeps his guard up and doesn't let many people get to close. He's be hurt and his trust shattered. On top of that he is the son of a famous rock star, having privacy is a challenge. With a passion for surfing, he's ready to make for himself in the surfing world, and a love for photography, Liam is happy enough to just do what he loves and keep everyone at a distance. That is until he said yes to helping a beautifully lost stranger. Ari has wormed her way into his thoughts and slowly started to break through his walls and see past his cold behavior.
Ariella "Ari" Geller is escaping a nightmare, running as far from a monster as she can. She is tried of being afraid and weak, but the monster she escaped from made her that way. With the clothes on her back and no money Ari has no idea where to go or what to do. When she meets, two generous people, Ollie and Talia, she couldn't be more grateful for all the help they give her. She suddenly finds herself with clothes, a job, and living in the home of a broken, angry guy. Liam Wade couldn't be more confusing to Ari. Even after all the help he gives her, Liam makes it clear with his attitude and his every attempt to push her away, that he doesn't want to know her. Ari didn't plan on staying in the same place for long, but meeting Liam Wade got in the way of that plan.
The Lies That Define Us was a great story, a darker and more suspenseful story than what I have read by Micalea Smeltzer, but still a intriguing story. Complicated and broken characters who have grown so much by the last page. A gripping story line, romance, fun side characters, the beach, all rolled together, made for a great read.
Ari & Liam grab your attention and demand for you to see what compelling, broken hearted, yet strong characters they are. Together and apart I couldn't get enough of them.
Author Bio
Micalea
Smeltzer is a bestselling Young and New Adult author from Winchester, Virginia.
She’s always working on her next book, and when she has spare time she loves to
read and spend time with her family.
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