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Tell Me a Lie: Episode #3
These lovers are living their happy ever after... but is it really forever?
Emma and Caleb's journey continues in TELL ME A LIE, the sensual new serial novel by Tamara Lush. It's the third in the series.
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Caleb and Emma are married, expecting, and madly in love. But one separation may rip it all apart. Will he be coming home again ... or is everything she believes a lie?
Emma has her dream wedding to Caleb, in the exotic beauty of a Florida resort and museum. Married to her soulmate, carrying his child, now her only obstacle is persuading him to stop treating her like a fragile vessel. Her pregnancy has elevated her desire for him to a craving, and she lives for their time alone.
Caleb can't believe his good fortune. Emma is his forever, and she's going to give him a child. When her doctor informs them the pregnancy is high-risk, he's even more determined to surround his woman with everything she needs or wants. Finally convincing her to take time off from her bookstore, he can relax a little.
But as head of the family business empire, Caleb must travel to Brazil to supervise the opening of a new building. Torn between duty and love, he allows Emma to convince him to go. And all goes well ... until the day he walks out of his hotel and disappears without a trace. What has happened to Caleb?
Emma and Caleb's journey continues in TELL ME A LIE, the sensual new serial novel by Tamara Lush. It's the third in the series.
***
Caleb and Emma are married, expecting, and madly in love. But one separation may rip it all apart. Will he be coming home again ... or is everything she believes a lie?
Emma has her dream wedding to Caleb, in the exotic beauty of a Florida resort and museum. Married to her soulmate, carrying his child, now her only obstacle is persuading him to stop treating her like a fragile vessel. Her pregnancy has elevated her desire for him to a craving, and she lives for their time alone.
Caleb can't believe his good fortune. Emma is his forever, and she's going to give him a child. When her doctor informs them the pregnancy is high-risk, he's even more determined to surround his woman with everything she needs or wants. Finally convincing her to take time off from her bookstore, he can relax a little.
But as head of the family business empire, Caleb must travel to Brazil to supervise the opening of a new building. Torn between duty and love, he allows Emma to convince him to go. And all goes well ... until the day he walks out of his hotel and disappears without a trace. What has happened to Caleb?
81 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 4, 2016
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About the author
Tamara Lush
41 books803 followersTamara Lush writes steamy and emotional contemporary romance stories set in tropical locations. Her book Constant Craving was a 2018 RWA RITA® finalist in erotic romance.
She's married and lives near a beach in Florida. For many years, she was an award-winning newspaper journalist. In 2017, she was one of 24 writers chosen by Amtrak to ride around the United States on a train and write fiction. She also writes cozy mysteries under the name Tara Lush.
Tamara's a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and journalism.
She's married and lives near a beach in Florida. For many years, she was an award-winning newspaper journalist. In 2017, she was one of 24 writers chosen by Amtrak to ride around the United States on a train and write fiction. She also writes cozy mysteries under the name Tara Lush.
Tamara's a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and journalism.
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November 19, 2016
Episode Three started off right where #2 ended: with Caleb and Emma as committed as ever and excited for their future, with their growing new addition. It was sensual, lovey-dovey goodness. Then something unpredictable happens and the bubble bursts. Still well-written and fast-paced. And the entire time I was reading this I was hoping for Caleb's POV. No such luck, which irked me because Emma was becoming more annoying :(
October 11, 2017
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August 8, 2016
This is a serial that I have been enjoying and at the end of Episode #2 we were given a quick sneak peek into what Episode #3 would be about. At the end of Episode #2 we read as Emma and Caleb were engaged and then Emma revealed the news of their future bundle of joy as she was pregnant with his baby. I have to admit with Episode #3 I was a little disappointed, not because it wasn't an intense ride and I have to admit out of the 3 episodes this would have to be by far the most intense episode but because I thought their was only going to be the three episodes for some reason , so when it ended on a major cliffhanger I was like NOOOOOOOOOOOOO as now I have to wait a while for the Episode #4. In Episode #3 , we watch the lovely couple of Emma and Caleb finally tie the knot and head to the Northern Lights for their honeymoon. I loved reading about this as it is on my bucket list to visit one day in the future. As Emma is now heavily pregnant, she can't travel with Caleb to Brazil on his business trip and so he packs up with the promise to keep in touch and be back home in a week. The week goes by and the pair keep in contact until one night Emma doesn't hear back from Caleb. Worry sets in and so begins a nightmare of sorts as Caleb is missing. Has Caleb vanished or is he being held captive ? What happened that night for Caleb to disappear from the whole world and his new wife and future baby ? For more answers and unfortunately you will be left with questions too , check out "Tell Me a Lie" by Tamara Lush -Episode #3 of the Story Series.
March 17, 2017
Wow! Episode Three just sucks you right in. Emma and Caleb are married. Emma is pregnant and now Caleb is missing in Brazil.
Talk about keeping you on the edge of your seat to see what happens next.
Gotta read Episode Four now and find out about Caleb.
Talk about keeping you on the edge of your seat to see what happens next.
Gotta read Episode Four now and find out about Caleb.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 11, 2016
What Happen?
Tell Me A Lie is book #3 in the Story Series. If you have not one click this jewel of a story, you are sincerely overlooking the most romantic series. Each installment gets better and better. Caleb and Emma are enjoying the perfect wedding, the perfect honeymoon and the perfect life.
Oh my gosh! This story is pure pleasure and pure perfection. I cannot remember the last time my heart has flutter and soared at the delight of reading a story with pure romance, passion, devotion and so much gushy love. Yes, it may be sugary sweet and you will love it!
“I want you to continue to crave me.”
“I want to spend my lifetime loving you.”
Please don’t break my heart too much in the next installment. I don’t know if my pressure can take whatever the outcome may be regarding the cliffhanger. Just be gentle is all I can hope for.
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Tell Me A Lie is book #3 in the Story Series. If you have not one click this jewel of a story, you are sincerely overlooking the most romantic series. Each installment gets better and better. Caleb and Emma are enjoying the perfect wedding, the perfect honeymoon and the perfect life.
Oh my gosh! This story is pure pleasure and pure perfection. I cannot remember the last time my heart has flutter and soared at the delight of reading a story with pure romance, passion, devotion and so much gushy love. Yes, it may be sugary sweet and you will love it!
“I want you to continue to crave me.”
“I want to spend my lifetime loving you.”
Please don’t break my heart too much in the next installment. I don’t know if my pressure can take whatever the outcome may be regarding the cliffhanger. Just be gentle is all I can hope for.
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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August 11, 2016
***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
I'm becoming a huge Tamara Lush fan, the series has me completely hooked with Caleb and Emma's story that I cannot wait to read what happens next with the newly couple. Although you do have to read the previous two books before jumping on to this book, they are fairly short and quick to read.
Emma and Caleb's journey continues in Tell Me a Lie, now that the two have established their relationship everything seems to be going well for the couple. Emma is slowly becoming successful with her bookstore while keeping busy with other events. But now she has to worry about the baby that she is expecting and it's putting stress on the couple. Caleb is the loving husband that she always wanted, yet he is starting to treat her with a lot more care now that she is pregnant, and she doesn't like being treated like fragile doll. Emma wants to have everything in her marriage, and having a physical connection with her husband is what she wants to keep intact. Yet Caleb wants to treat Emma with care that he might just be missing the point of how they started their relationship.
When they find out that Emma's pregnancy is at high-risk, Caleb does everything he can to protect her by not stressing her out. Needless to say, when he gets called to go to Brazil for a project that he's been working on he decides to leave Emma at home promising to come back soon. Little did she know that it was going to be the last time she would hear from him again. Now he Emma is more determined than ever to find out what happened to husband and if he is every coming back to her.
Right from the very beginning I was completely hooked with the book, it was suspenseful and filled with steamy scenes. Lush did a good job following the previous books, the characters have evolved throughout the series that has made them enjoyable to read. Now the characters are married and expecting a baby, there are new obstacles that they have to face together that could potentially risk their relationship. Emma is happy to have a husband and a baby, it's all new to her that she has trouble balancing her job with her new life. On the other hand, Caleb is caring as ever while building his business empire. He is successful at his job, but his life at home has put a stress on the couple. Caleb wants to protect Emma, but she is too stubborn and he needs to find a way to get her to relax for her sake and the one of her baby. Though I thought the whole series was just going to consist of three books for some reason, the end left me in shocked as we get yet another cliffhanger. There are two more books in the series, and although I wish everything could be in just one book, it keeps me wanting for one and I can't wait to read the rest. If you are looking for a steamy romance story filled with twists and turns I would highly recommend checking out this series. Be aware that it does contain cliffhangers and it will consist of five books in total. :)
***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***
I'm becoming a huge Tamara Lush fan, the series has me completely hooked with Caleb and Emma's story that I cannot wait to read what happens next with the newly couple. Although you do have to read the previous two books before jumping on to this book, they are fairly short and quick to read.
Emma and Caleb's journey continues in Tell Me a Lie, now that the two have established their relationship everything seems to be going well for the couple. Emma is slowly becoming successful with her bookstore while keeping busy with other events. But now she has to worry about the baby that she is expecting and it's putting stress on the couple. Caleb is the loving husband that she always wanted, yet he is starting to treat her with a lot more care now that she is pregnant, and she doesn't like being treated like fragile doll. Emma wants to have everything in her marriage, and having a physical connection with her husband is what she wants to keep intact. Yet Caleb wants to treat Emma with care that he might just be missing the point of how they started their relationship.
When they find out that Emma's pregnancy is at high-risk, Caleb does everything he can to protect her by not stressing her out. Needless to say, when he gets called to go to Brazil for a project that he's been working on he decides to leave Emma at home promising to come back soon. Little did she know that it was going to be the last time she would hear from him again. Now he Emma is more determined than ever to find out what happened to husband and if he is every coming back to her.
Right from the very beginning I was completely hooked with the book, it was suspenseful and filled with steamy scenes. Lush did a good job following the previous books, the characters have evolved throughout the series that has made them enjoyable to read. Now the characters are married and expecting a baby, there are new obstacles that they have to face together that could potentially risk their relationship. Emma is happy to have a husband and a baby, it's all new to her that she has trouble balancing her job with her new life. On the other hand, Caleb is caring as ever while building his business empire. He is successful at his job, but his life at home has put a stress on the couple. Caleb wants to protect Emma, but she is too stubborn and he needs to find a way to get her to relax for her sake and the one of her baby. Though I thought the whole series was just going to consist of three books for some reason, the end left me in shocked as we get yet another cliffhanger. There are two more books in the series, and although I wish everything could be in just one book, it keeps me wanting for one and I can't wait to read the rest. If you are looking for a steamy romance story filled with twists and turns I would highly recommend checking out this series. Be aware that it does contain cliffhangers and it will consist of five books in total. :)
***ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.***
August 8, 2016
Five Amazing Stars! This is the third book in the Story Series and should be read in order to fully get the meaning of the story. When we join Caleb and Emma they are living happily as newlyweds and awaiting the birth of their child. Caleb and Emma are still very much in love but something will rock their happiness. This book does end on a cliffhanger and leaves you ready for the fourth book. I have read the whole series and have thoroughly enjoyed it! Ms. Lush writes an amazing series and she makes you fall in love with the characters. This is a romantic, suspenseful and sexy story that I highly recommend!
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
I received this book as an ARC for an honest review. This book was read and reviewed by Annamaria for Alpha Book Club.
Plot: 5
Chemistry: 5
Pacing: 5
Ending: 5
Character Development: 5
August 5, 2016
This is another intense story in this series!
It's sexy, romantic, suspenseful.. Loving.. Everything you'd expect from this author!
I look forward to finding out what comes next!!!!!
Can't wait for the next installment!
4.5 stars
It's sexy, romantic, suspenseful.. Loving.. Everything you'd expect from this author!
I look forward to finding out what comes next!!!!!
Can't wait for the next installment!
4.5 stars
October 24, 2016
Oh my gosh!!! AMAZING STORY...I need part 4 NOW!!!! Please don't break my heart!
April 28, 2017
Oh my goodness book 3!! I'm so very glad I'm reading these after they were all published I don't think I would of been able to wait between books. I can't get enough at this point. Thank goodness I'm starting book 4 right now!!
March 31, 2017
Tamara Lush makes you feel like you are one with the characters. This installment of the series really makes you feel so many emotions! You laugh and cry!
August 21, 2016
As the plot thickens in the third installment of Ms. Tamara Lush’s story series I wonder what could ruin the perfect world of the male and female protagonist. In a sense I hope nothing will happen but that isn’t meant to be. Ms. Lush again held me captivated for the third part much like the previous installment and I am already fully invested in not only this story but the characters as well so my resolve to stay away from serial type stories is dwindling by leaps and bounds well when it comes to this story it has. The story has presence and the characters especially one I was not willing to like but I am beginning to look at with new eyes really made me question but I will get to that in a moment.
Emma and Caleb finally get married and it’s pretty perfect to them both. Emma manages to continue working and her fears are put to rest with help from Caleb’s family and her friends. Emma is carrying Caleb’s child and Caleb wants nothing more than to protect Emma and their child. While Caleb goes off to finalize a business deal in Brazil and Emma stays home can things get any worse? Caleb is attentive even in Brazil but what happens when Emma doesn’t hear from him.
In the second installment Emma just irritated me especially how she was pushing Caleb about marriage and children when she just needed to relax. Emma just needed to let things happen when they were supposed to happen but in this part I couldn’t help but like her again. Emma is all too human but she knows what she wants which I admire and I really have begun to understand her better. I don’t think there is anything that makes me despise in Caleb well except for him having to leave Emma and go to Brazil. I kind of wish he could of sent Colin. I have never liked Colin from the get go but he is definitely a mixed bag of something and he has really taken a stand which despite his fun loving sarcastic ways I’m beginning to think there is more to him than meets the eye. He has a sensitive side which we get to see and I am glad to see it too and that he does have a heart. I guess I can’t wait to see what is in store for Emma, Caleb, Laura, Sarah and especially Colin so I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Emma and Caleb finally get married and it’s pretty perfect to them both. Emma manages to continue working and her fears are put to rest with help from Caleb’s family and her friends. Emma is carrying Caleb’s child and Caleb wants nothing more than to protect Emma and their child. While Caleb goes off to finalize a business deal in Brazil and Emma stays home can things get any worse? Caleb is attentive even in Brazil but what happens when Emma doesn’t hear from him.
In the second installment Emma just irritated me especially how she was pushing Caleb about marriage and children when she just needed to relax. Emma just needed to let things happen when they were supposed to happen but in this part I couldn’t help but like her again. Emma is all too human but she knows what she wants which I admire and I really have begun to understand her better. I don’t think there is anything that makes me despise in Caleb well except for him having to leave Emma and go to Brazil. I kind of wish he could of sent Colin. I have never liked Colin from the get go but he is definitely a mixed bag of something and he has really taken a stand which despite his fun loving sarcastic ways I’m beginning to think there is more to him than meets the eye. He has a sensitive side which we get to see and I am glad to see it too and that he does have a heart. I guess I can’t wait to see what is in store for Emma, Caleb, Laura, Sarah and especially Colin so I am eagerly awaiting the next installment.
August 7, 2016
You must read the other books in the series! They're both quick reads, so it shouldn't take long. If you haven't read them, go back and do that otherwise this review means nothing to you. And if you have, I'm not giving away anything so you have to read the 3rd book ;-)
Caleb and Emma are finally living their lives as newlyweds, soon to be parents and still very much in love with each other. Caleb is very busy with the Brazil building and trying to keep Emma from doing too much and Emma is still super busy with all she's doing, plus being pregnant.
One heck of a cliffhanger and I cannot wait for book 4! I NEED to know what happens. And if you've read the book, you know what I'm talking about!
Caleb and Emma are finally living their lives as newlyweds, soon to be parents and still very much in love with each other. Caleb is very busy with the Brazil building and trying to keep Emma from doing too much and Emma is still super busy with all she's doing, plus being pregnant.
One heck of a cliffhanger and I cannot wait for book 4! I NEED to know what happens. And if you've read the book, you know what I'm talking about!
August 23, 2016
After their romantic wedding and the sensual, erotic honeymoon in Canada; things should be smooth sailing with their baby only months away and their love never stronger than it is at this moment in time. But a scheduled business trip is about to turn this devoted couple’s life on its ear and the fallout made be too much for Emma to bear alone.
While serial novels are far from my favourite reads, Emma and Caleb’s story has captivated and intrigued me from the get go, and made it impossible to resist.
Ms Lush has successfully stirred reader’s curiosity and ensures that each instalment provides something fresh and mysterious to compel her followers continued loyalty.
Waiting for part 4 is going to be a test in patience!
While serial novels are far from my favourite reads, Emma and Caleb’s story has captivated and intrigued me from the get go, and made it impossible to resist.
Ms Lush has successfully stirred reader’s curiosity and ensures that each instalment provides something fresh and mysterious to compel her followers continued loyalty.
Waiting for part 4 is going to be a test in patience!
January 3, 2017
Well things just went up a notch with this book in the series. Don't get me wrong this has been an excellent series with drama and issues but things just went sideways to Sunday now that they have married and Emma's sex drive is out of control. While everything seems perfect something has happened to Caleb. Well Caleb is missing. Just vanished. One minute he was there and the next he's gone. Meanwhile Emma has to stay calm, take care of herself and the baby and find her husband.
This is a great read and this book of the series has the most action. Great characters and supporting caste keep you entertained and reading all the way to the end. You need to read this and start from the beginning you don't want to miss a thing.
This is a great read and this book of the series has the most action. Great characters and supporting caste keep you entertained and reading all the way to the end. You need to read this and start from the beginning you don't want to miss a thing.
August 25, 2016
Freshly married, Emma and Caleb are learning and growing as a couple. Their slowly adapting to Emma's pregnancy. Caleb is having to reign in his control in certain areas and let go of control in others. Emma's trying to hold on to as much of herself as possible while not being consumed by all things pregnancy. Caleb leaves for Brazil and all hell breaks loose. This one definitely pulled at my heart strings. I love how Tamara tried to poke at Emma's insecurities but it wouldn't work. How she gathered family and friends as Emma's support system and really showed their vulnerabilities. I'm super anxious for the next one, can't wait!
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
February 2, 2017
Cliffhanger!
This book was the best one yet! Emma and Caleb's relationship is swoon-worthy perfection and their sexual chemistry is heightened by Emma's pregnancy. They're living a charmed life until suddenly everything turns on a dime with heart pounding and palpable urgency that made my heart race. An emotionally gripping cliffhanger ending that makes me glad I don't have to wait to find out what happens next because the next installment in the series is already on my Kindle!
This book was the best one yet! Emma and Caleb's relationship is swoon-worthy perfection and their sexual chemistry is heightened by Emma's pregnancy. They're living a charmed life until suddenly everything turns on a dime with heart pounding and palpable urgency that made my heart race. An emotionally gripping cliffhanger ending that makes me glad I don't have to wait to find out what happens next because the next installment in the series is already on my Kindle!
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September 18, 2016This is the third installment in the Story series by Tamara Lush. The Emma and Caleb saga continues..........now with the two married and a baby on the way. But then Caleb disappears.
AHHH! This series just hits you in the gut. I love it. And this installment certainly doesn't disappoint. It also sets you up for the next book in the series.
I'm becoming a huge Tamara Lush fan by the minute and I highly recommend this series.
AHHH! This series just hits you in the gut. I love it. And this installment certainly doesn't disappoint. It also sets you up for the next book in the series.
I'm becoming a huge Tamara Lush fan by the minute and I highly recommend this series.
November 15, 2016
If you are reading this than you know that Emma and Caleb have had an unusual journey. Apparently it isn't over...
I won't be sharing any twists or turns. I'm stingy like that. But I will say while reading this a popular song from back when kept floating through my head. The line..."lie to me, I promise I'll believe."
But will you...really? Will the lie be better for you?
I can only say, I cried for Emma, Caleb, Laura, and Colin.
reviewed for the Sweet Spot Sisterhood
I won't be sharing any twists or turns. I'm stingy like that. But I will say while reading this a popular song from back when kept floating through my head. The line..."lie to me, I promise I'll believe."
But will you...really? Will the lie be better for you?
I can only say, I cried for Emma, Caleb, Laura, and Colin.
reviewed for the Sweet Spot Sisterhood
August 8, 2016
Holy cliffhanger! Emma and Caleb are doing great..married and expecting..but Emma is at risk so she has to rest while Caleb needs to go to Brazil for the building project..
But what happens in Brazil?
I am so digging this suspense. .and if added to the hotness and sweetness is really something.
Can't wait for more!
But what happens in Brazil?
I am so digging this suspense. .and if added to the hotness and sweetness is really something.
Can't wait for more!
August 26, 2016
I love this book just as much as the first two book. I can't wait to read more to this series. You will love it just as much too. I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. Emma and Caleb's journey continues on wonder were they will go next? I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
June 13, 2017
I love Emma and Caleb. This is a story that is going to stay close to my heart for a long time. I hate to see it end.
July 22, 2016
First cliffhanger of the series. This episode explores the first couple months of Emma and Caleb's marriage. You can feel the love they have for each other with every word. You feel every emotion.
I was given an arc in exchange for a honest review.
I was given an arc in exchange for a honest review.
October 18, 2016
OMG! What is going on? Is this really happening? I'm devastated. ...I have no words. I cannot even begin to imagine Emma's fear, hurt, ache. Geez, what about Caleb? What is he going through? What is going to happen now. If Colin can lose it, it must be bad.
September 8, 2016
Great read. Love the entire series. Great writing as always. Love Tamara's work. Highly recommend to all.
September 6, 2016
I received this series from the author, and I love it! Whole series is Fantabulous! Book 3 ends in a cliffhanger, but is so worth the suspense!!
September 11, 2016
4
This being one was better t hen the last again. I think it'd make an amazing longer book but it has all the right emotions in this book
This being one was better t hen the last again. I think it'd make an amazing longer book but it has all the right emotions in this book
November 10, 2016
I love this series!
January 6, 2017
I'm so glad I decided to read this book and the series. I loved the story-line and the characters so much that I kept reading until I was finished with the last book in the series.
January 24, 2017
God I'm hooked!
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