One of Us Is Back (One of Us Is Lying, #3)

by Karen M. McManus

The one that reflects all the anger he’s pretending he no longer feels. The one that says, I’m not sorry. The one that says, What would I do differently? I wouldn’t get caught.

One of these days I’m going to be the guy Bronwyn deserves, not the guy she had to save from prison while we were in high school.

not only was Jake getting a new trial, but he’d been granted bail.

it’s also true that Owen kept a deadly game going that ultimately killed my ex-boyfriend.

Even though Jake resembled his mother, he mimicked his father’s mannerisms so closely that everyone commented on how much they looked alike. It was interesting, Jake thought, how easy it was to make people see what you wanted them to see.

Her expression made one thing clear: Ms. Riordan liked her job a lot better than she liked her husband.

“Go ahead and hit him, Nate. I’ll tell everyone it was self-defense.”

Forget everything, Bronwyn, because you’re too good for me and one of these days you’re going to realize it. I’d rather you do it now than later, because it’s only going to feel worse the more time we’re together.

“Most people aren’t malicious; they’re afraid. There’s nothing scarier than letting people see the parts of yourself that you wish weren’t there.”

Get used to living life looking over your shoulder, because one of these days, I’m going to be there.

I’ve been in love with you since the fifth grade, and that’s never going to change.”

“I’m going to marry you, Bronwyn Rojas. Just so you know.” She puts her hands on either side of my face and pulls me close enough to kiss. But first, she says, “Oh, I know.”