A Lie for a Lie
An NHL captain hiding out in Alaska meets Lainey on the flight there, and she has no idea who he is. A month of bliss, then it all falls apart.
- Spice
- 4/5
- Burn
- Fast
- Pages
- ~289
- Ending
- HEA
HEA means happily ever after: they end up together, for good.
How spicy is A Lie for a Lie?
A Lie for a Lie is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).
- Steam: Explicit open door
- Burn: Fast burn
- When: Spice starts early (first quarter)
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Dual POV (both leads)
- Ending: Happily ever after
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- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
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A Lie for a Lie: quick answers
How spicy is A Lie for a Lie?
A Lie for a Lie is a 4 out of 5 on our spice scale: spicy (explicit). Explicit, detailed scenes and several of them. The famous "perfect 4": real plot, real smut. Spice starts early (first quarter).
Is A Lie for a Lie a standalone?
No. A Lie for a Lie is book 1 in All In. It is the place to start. The series is complete.
What tropes are in A Lie for a Lie?
A Lie for a Lie features hockey player, athlete, secret identity, second chance. It is a fast burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does A Lie for a Lie have content warnings?
Our notes for A Lie for a Lie include: mental illness / anxiety / depression. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after A Lie for a Lie?
If you loved A Lie for a Lie, try Rookie Move by Sarina Bowen, Pucked by Helena Hunting, Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy. They share its hockey player and athlete energy at a similar spice level.