Romance

At times frustrating, predictable and forced, but in general an enjoyable, easy, summer read. ( )

good romance, but a little predictable.....I had guessed the ending as the whole thing reminded me of Sleeping with the Enemy ( )

The Liar
3.5 Stars

Upon her husband's death, Shelby Foxworth learns that not only was he an adulterer and a liar, but he was also a thief and a conman. Stuck with a mountain of debt, Shelby returns home to her small town and loving family for a fresh start with her young daughter. But Shelby's found happiness with local contractor Griff Lott is soon jeopardized when her husband's past catches up with her.

Starts well, but drags a bit in the middle and the identity of the villain is completely obvious.

As always, Nora's characterization is amazing from the honest and hardworking Shelby to the gentle and caring Griff. Not to mention Shelby's adorable daughter and her charming down to earth family. Each and every resident of the small Tennessee town adds something special to the setting and the story.

That said, the book could have been 100 pages shorter with fewer descriptions of Griff's renovation projects and Shelby's singing at the local watering hole. It would have been better with more focus on the suspense plot and the action, which are underdeveloped.

Despite these issues, the book is entertaining overall and Nora will always be a go-to author for me. ( )

Un libro che è essenzialmente un romance con in sottofondo solo lievissime note di thriller in quanto si capisce tutto quello che è accaduto e accadrà fin dalle prime battute, perché di misterioso c’è veramente poco.
In effetti è più il racconto della quotidianità di Shelby Foxworth, lo spaccato quasi puntuale (in certi punti anche troppo meticoloso) di un tratto della sua vita a partire dal momento in cui la morte del marito la mette difronte alla scoperta di una realtà completamente diversa da quella che credeva di aver vissuto sino ad allora.
La storia scorre piuttosto lentamente e stancamente, senza particolari colpi di scena, si legge di sicuro, ma manca di mordente e, di certo, non è questo uno dei migliori libri della Roberts.
Effettive tre stelle e mezzo, ma solo in virtù delle letture passate.
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