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Devious Lies
(Cruel Crown #1)
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From USA Today bestselling author Parker S. Huntington comes an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romance full of revenge and a dash of fate.
“She could enjoy her pretty, perfect world a little longer. Soon enough, everything she owned would be mine.”
I had a plan to escape the friend zone.
Step one: sneak into Reed’s room.
Step two: sleep with him.
But when the lights turned on, it ...more
“She could enjoy her pretty, perfect world a little longer. Soon enough, everything she owned would be mine.”
I had a plan to escape the friend zone.
Step one: sneak into Reed’s room.
Step two: sleep with him.
But when the lights turned on, it ...more
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'DEVIOUS LIES' is the first full length romance book in 'Cruel Crown' series, by new to me author Parker S. Huntington.
Now and then you'll come across a book that is SO PHENOMENAL it sets itself apart from every other book you've read and leaves you FLABBERGASTED.
So today I kind of look bleary eyed and not so bushy tailed! I look as though I’ve been pulled through a hedge backwards!
Even though I cringed when I saw the amount of pages facing me, snail reader here, I kind of inhaled this one, ...more
DNF
Very, very early on.
I can't. I just can't.
There is this thing called trying too much, too hard. And I think that definition was established the day this book was written.
This book starts with pages and pages full of unnecessary stuff before we even get to the actual story. I don't know if the author tried to be sentimental or just be deep?? But nonetheless, the beginning of the book was absolute mess. She combined three quotes that don't even relate to each other, a short story that left me ...more
Very, very early on.
I can't. I just can't.
There is this thing called trying too much, too hard. And I think that definition was established the day this book was written.
This book starts with pages and pages full of unnecessary stuff before we even get to the actual story. I don't know if the author tried to be sentimental or just be deep?? But nonetheless, the beginning of the book was absolute mess. She combined three quotes that don't even relate to each other, a short story that left me ...more
I've read quite a number of patronizing & condescending authors whose primary aim is to SHOW the reader just how smart they are....more
Mostly they'll quote Homer or Dante or whomever they deem is lofty enough thinking it makes them seem smart.
FYI: it only makes you look pretentious while highlighting your lack of skill in writing a story that resonates.
Unfortunately, Huntington seems to have a Masters in gratuitous words that don't move the plot along hence the reason this book is a
This was an absolute treat. A scorching hot enemies-to-lovers romance, with breathtaking prose and tons of suspense. Highly recommended.
Unexpectedly Amazing!
“Falling in love with you is like diving blindly into a book, not knowing it’s destined to be my favorite. Whatever’s more than love, I feel it for you. I am only ever going to be in love with you.”
Wow, I totally didn’t expect this book and how much I was going to love it. It blew my mind. This book has a gorgeous cover, which is the first thing I noticed. Then it kept popping everywhere and being recommended by a lot of people, and to be honest that always scares me ...more
“Falling in love with you is like diving blindly into a book, not knowing it’s destined to be my favorite. Whatever’s more than love, I feel it for you. I am only ever going to be in love with you.”
Wow, I totally didn’t expect this book and how much I was going to love it. It blew my mind. This book has a gorgeous cover, which is the first thing I noticed. Then it kept popping everywhere and being recommended by a lot of people, and to be honest that always scares me ...more
I ABSOLUTELY struggled to finish chapter 8!! I almost cried!
The writing was very descriptive and extended with no reason. There were parts that made me question my no-native english language because I couldn’t comprehend what I was reading and the reason of the plot.
It was indeed slow burn, as the author stated, but too much for my preferences.
This might be an epic love story or a great book, I am trully happy for the readers who were thrilled, but it was not for me.
No, thank you.
The writing was very descriptive and extended with no reason. There were parts that made me question my no-native english language because I couldn’t comprehend what I was reading and the reason of the plot.
It was indeed slow burn, as the author stated, but too much for my preferences.
This might be an epic love story or a great book, I am trully happy for the readers who were thrilled, but it was not for me.
No, thank you.
This by far has taken me the longest to finish a book as it just dragged on....The first 40% was a confusing mess. I’m still not sure I quite understand it’s purpose other than rambling. From Emery muttering “pretty words”... each chapter was something more rediculous...
Toska.
Lucano.
Kalon.
Anagapenis.
But yet they aren’t pretty words they are just stupid words no one’s heard of. I think this book was written to either make us feel dumb or to prepare for the SAT. Not sure but I’ve done more ...more
Toska.
Lucano.
Kalon.
Anagapenis.
But yet they aren’t pretty words they are just stupid words no one’s heard of. I think this book was written to either make us feel dumb or to prepare for the SAT. Not sure but I’ve done more ...more
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3,5. Well I think this book would be epic if the author didn’t spend pages and pages writing about meaningless stuffs.
Yeah, this story is great with so much potential, but it get boring and unbelievable sometimes.
Yeah, this story is great with so much potential, but it get boring and unbelievable sometimes.
3.5 stars
Devious Lies is an addictive, angsty romance with unique characters, chemistry so hot it singed the pages of my Kindle and tons of laugh-out-loud moments that had me cracking up laughing. A must-read if you enjoy well-written enemies-to-lovers slow-burn romance.
Dec 29, 2019
NiCoLeTa E.
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
Shelves:
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***5 "Come back to me?" / "Lagom" / "Ya'aburnee..." stars***
"Don't succumb to the fire. Be the bigger flame."
I'm impressed!!! I really am!!!
My friends already know how a big mafia books obsessed I am and the funny thing is that I've read the only book of Parker that is non mafia related!!! Funny, ugh???
Well, this book was huge!!! Literally huge, but in a weird way, it didn't bore me at all!!!!
I just loved and enjoyed every second of it, and i have this strange thought that Parker S. ...more
"Don't succumb to the fire. Be the bigger flame."
I'm impressed!!! I really am!!!
My friends already know how a big mafia books obsessed I am and the funny thing is that I've read the only book of Parker that is non mafia related!!! Funny, ugh???
Well, this book was huge!!! Literally huge, but in a weird way, it didn't bore me at all!!!!
I just loved and enjoyed every second of it, and i have this strange thought that Parker S. ...more
Devious Lies needs to be your next read!
This story is a flawless sensation that captivated me from the start. A delicious twist of slow burning fire and seductive plotting. I was riveted to each page by the stunning writing and nonstop feels. The romantic journey is a slow-burn, but you’d never know based off the endless stream of angsty and suspense. There’s never a dull moment—quite the opposite! I couldn’t put this book down if I tried!
Nash is a serious alpha-ass extreme. I love his cocky ...more
This story is a flawless sensation that captivated me from the start. A delicious twist of slow burning fire and seductive plotting. I was riveted to each page by the stunning writing and nonstop feels. The romantic journey is a slow-burn, but you’d never know based off the endless stream of angsty and suspense. There’s never a dull moment—quite the opposite! I couldn’t put this book down if I tried!
Nash is a serious alpha-ass extreme. I love his cocky ...more
2. 5 stars
The fault in this book lies in the fact that it's unnecessarily way too long.... over 300 pages could easily have been edited out and the story could've progressed better. the other downfall was the lack of conflict in the book, for a book that's 700 pages long the plot was the most simplistic predictable shit ever... i was literally bored in certain instances and read further only because I wanted to stick around for the conclusion cause I was already in too deep knowing and ...more
The fault in this book lies in the fact that it's unnecessarily way too long.... over 300 pages could easily have been edited out and the story could've progressed better. the other downfall was the lack of conflict in the book, for a book that's 700 pages long the plot was the most simplistic predictable shit ever... i was literally bored in certain instances and read further only because I wanted to stick around for the conclusion cause I was already in too deep knowing and ...more
This book! I want to scream! With frustration and yet with satisfaction. What makes me frustrated and apprrciate this book is the writting style. It has so many dramatic, detail inner conversation. Plus with all of those new words from who knows where dictionary.
The main story is simple and yet new for me. A mistaken identity during one night stand. Then it leads into the game of cat and mouse. So many plot. So many lies.
I do like Emery. She is kick ass heroine. She hold no prisoner and push ...more
The main story is simple and yet new for me. A mistaken identity during one night stand. Then it leads into the game of cat and mouse. So many plot. So many lies.
I do like Emery. She is kick ass heroine. She hold no prisoner and push ...more
ok. It’s been a while since I’ve come across a book where I felt like I was so bored out of my mind that I just ended up skimming through the pages and then stopped where I felt like something interesting was finally going to happen.
Look it’s really not surprising that the blurb made the book sound super enticing. Plus I was digging the whole age gap part. But then I started reading the book and things started getting a little too unrealistic and might I say odd (in a not cute or endearing way) ...more
Look it’s really not surprising that the blurb made the book sound super enticing. Plus I was digging the whole age gap part. But then I started reading the book and things started getting a little too unrealistic and might I say odd (in a not cute or endearing way) ...more
DNF at chapter 31 :(
I really tried, but unfortunately, I couldn't connect to the story and didn't feel the chemistry between the characters...
I really tried, but unfortunately, I couldn't connect to the story and didn't feel the chemistry between the characters...
5+ STARS for Beautiful Words, Starless Skies and Fate!
One of my Top Reads for 2019!!! There were so many things I loved about this story. I could not get enough of Nash or Emery. It was beautifully written with amazing insights and words so moving that I didn’t want it to end!!!
Emery was a girl that was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her family had more money than they would ever need in several lifetimes. She grew up with her best friend and his family that worked around her family's ...more
One of my Top Reads for 2019!!! There were so many things I loved about this story. I could not get enough of Nash or Emery. It was beautifully written with amazing insights and words so moving that I didn’t want it to end!!!
Emery was a girl that was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Her family had more money than they would ever need in several lifetimes. She grew up with her best friend and his family that worked around her family's ...more
2 “Long & Pretentious” Stars
Hoping 2020 gets better. I need a book that blows my mind. Something to obsess over. Please.
3.5 stars
I was a bad man. Sisyphus. With blood on my hands. Penance in my future. Tick. Tock.
Devious Lies was my first book by Parker S. Huntington and I must say I really enjoyed this one. I had no idea what to expect and as everyone was already raving about this book and the plot sounds right up my alley and really intriguing, I had to jump on the opportunity to discover a new to me author.
Nash was the sky moments before a storm. Daunting. Dark. Beautiful.
The writing style won me over right ...more
I was a bad man. Sisyphus. With blood on my hands. Penance in my future. Tick. Tock.
Devious Lies was my first book by Parker S. Huntington and I must say I really enjoyed this one. I had no idea what to expect and as everyone was already raving about this book and the plot sounds right up my alley and really intriguing, I had to jump on the opportunity to discover a new to me author.
Nash was the sky moments before a storm. Daunting. Dark. Beautiful.
The writing style won me over right ...more
Jan 02, 2020
Michelle
rated it
it was amazing
Shelves:
bad-boys,
strong-female,
enemies-lover,
hot-men,
favorite-books,
standalone,
ceo,
series,
alpha-male
Wow !!!!
I 've seen this book everywhere the last few weeks and I had to see what the fuss was about. Ye now I know it amazing Nash Prescott is just brilliant. He a total nightmare half the time well most of the time but you can't help but luv the guy. This big strong sexy guy has been through a lot and has so much anger in him that it just takes over sometimes. But deep down he is a sweet care man family mean everything to him and if people do wrong by them they better watch out cause he will ...more
I 've seen this book everywhere the last few weeks and I had to see what the fuss was about. Ye now I know it amazing Nash Prescott is just brilliant. He a total nightmare half the time well most of the time but you can't help but luv the guy. This big strong sexy guy has been through a lot and has so much anger in him that it just takes over sometimes. But deep down he is a sweet care man family mean everything to him and if people do wrong by them they better watch out cause he will ...more
Maybe it's because I like slow burn romance but I'm enjoying this. I haven't finished yet, so far it looks like a 4.5
Browsing through listopia I saw a list that seemed to be made specifically with the purpose of hurting this one among other authors.
SUSPICIOUS LIST
Everyone likes different things, what's the point of creating list like this? Hurting the authors? Imposing your book views on others?
Among 17 of my friends this one has good reviews general approval and a 4.43 average. The voters ...more
Browsing through listopia I saw a list that seemed to be made specifically with the purpose of hurting this one among other authors.
SUSPICIOUS LIST
Everyone likes different things, what's the point of creating list like this? Hurting the authors? Imposing your book views on others?
Among 17 of my friends this one has good reviews general approval and a 4.43 average. The voters ...more
Dec 24, 2019
Anne OK
rated it
really liked it
·
review of another edition
Shelves:
2019-reads,
2019-kindle-unlimited
A strange and unique enemies-to-lovers story that I found addictive, with a ten-year age difference between the H and h. Different from anything I've read before -- unusual to say the least, but fascinating and intellectually stimulating. It seems a little slow for a couple of chapters until you're past the set-up. The word games played were witty and captivating. You can definitely add new words to your vocabulary.
It's heavy on sexy, although there isn't an overload of the details. I was happy ...more
It's heavy on sexy, although there isn't an overload of the details. I was happy ...more
A deliciously sexy slow-burn... I absolutely adored Emery + Nash... the heat, the passion... ahh! It will keep you glued to the pages from start to finish. Block off your day, because you won't want to do anything but READ this sexy stand-alone. TEN STARS!!!
Dec 16, 2019
Jos
added it
3.5-4 Stars
OK, sooooo the synopsis drew me in completely but sadly after reading last night it just didn't live up to what I expected.
So the writing itself was fantastic but I just felt like it dragged. What I mean is that I wanted so much more time with Nash and Emery as a couple. The storyline dragged on for me personally, I just felt like there was so much going on outside of them as a "couple" that for me, I kept "waiting" for that angst, for that push/pull, idk....I just wanted so much ...more
OK, sooooo the synopsis drew me in completely but sadly after reading last night it just didn't live up to what I expected.
So the writing itself was fantastic but I just felt like it dragged. What I mean is that I wanted so much more time with Nash and Emery as a couple. The storyline dragged on for me personally, I just felt like there was so much going on outside of them as a "couple" that for me, I kept "waiting" for that angst, for that push/pull, idk....I just wanted so much ...more
Christmas. Presents. I know, a weird way for me to start a review, but stay with me here, people.
I have approximately eleventy-five million and six presents to wrap and here we are on December 22nd and I've yet to wrap a single Christmas present. *Side-eyes author* This is actually my first time reading a book by this author, but as any of you that have read my reviews are aware, enemies-to-lovers is my jam. Like, Merry Christmas to me, my forever and ever jam. This was one of those impulse ...more
I have approximately eleventy-five million and six presents to wrap and here we are on December 22nd and I've yet to wrap a single Christmas present. *Side-eyes author* This is actually my first time reading a book by this author, but as any of you that have read my reviews are aware, enemies-to-lovers is my jam. Like, Merry Christmas to me, my forever and ever jam. This was one of those impulse ...more
I wanted to inhale his smoke, coat my tongue with his ashes, and bury myself in his lies.
A slow burn enemies to lovers romance, where the relationship between a boy and a girl is doomed from the very beninning.
And I completely devoured it because I was simply captivated from the very first page. The story is so intense I was hooked and on edge all the way through.
Absolutely gripping !
A slow burn enemies to lovers romance, where the relationship between a boy and a girl is doomed from the very beninning.
And I completely devoured it because I was simply captivated from the very first page. The story is so intense I was hooked and on edge all the way through.
Absolutely gripping !
Who told you that you could write? Because they lied.
4 1/2 Stars! Enemies to lovers. Very good read. This book was addictive and well written.
...more
Not at all what I expected.
I mean that in the very best way possible. This book managed to combine your standard enemies to lovers -complete with sexy, alpha male MC and snarky, take no shit, own drumbeat FMC- and something so much MORE (at least to me). There was beauty in this book. Beauty in the words and in the storyline. It was like a fairy tale without the cheesiness, but still holding on to hope and magic and fate.
Did it have some parts I didn’t like? Yes. Which is why I didn’t rate it ...more
I mean that in the very best way possible. This book managed to combine your standard enemies to lovers -complete with sexy, alpha male MC and snarky, take no shit, own drumbeat FMC- and something so much MORE (at least to me). There was beauty in this book. Beauty in the words and in the storyline. It was like a fairy tale without the cheesiness, but still holding on to hope and magic and fate.
Did it have some parts I didn’t like? Yes. Which is why I didn’t rate it ...more
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Parker S. Huntington is from Orange County, California, USA. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Liberal Arts (ALM) in Literature and Creative Writing from ...more
Parker S. Huntington is from Orange County, California, USA. She has a B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of California, Riverside and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Liberal Arts (ALM) in Literature and Creative Writing from ...more
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