“A sexy, heartwarming
read!” —Elle Kennedy, New York Times
bestselling author
A Lie for a Lie, an all-new
sexy second chance romance from New York
Times bestselling author Helena Hunting is available now!
From the New York Times bestselling author of the Pucked
series comes a romantic comedy about instant attraction, second chances, and
not-so-little white lies.
Sometimes I need an escape
from the demands, the puck bunnies, and the notoriety that come with being an
NHL team captain. I just want to be a normal guy for a few weeks. So when I
leave Chicago for some peace and quiet, the last thing I expect is for a
gorgeous woman to literally fall into my lap on a flight to Alaska. Even
better, she has absolutely no idea who I am.
Lainey is the perfect escape
from my life. My plan for seclusion becomes a monthlong sex fest punctuated
with domestic bliss. But it ends just as abruptly as it began. When I’m called
away on a family emergency, I realize too late that I have no way to contact
Lainey.
A year later, a chance encounter
throws Lainey and me together again. But I still have a lie hanging over my
head, and Lainey’s keeping secrets of her own. With more than lust at stake,
the truth may be our game changer.
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REVIEW:
I love Helena Hunting and she did not disappoint with A Lie for a Lie. This book is a sweet second chance romance that will leave you with the feeling that some people are just meant to be together.
Lainey was a quiet girl trying to find her way. RJ was the player, working to change his ways and just be a regular guy. Fate/divine intervention/whatever you call it, took control and turned their worlds upside down.
Lainey led a sheltered life, with an over-protective family. She suffers from anxiety but has decided to spread her wings and head to Alaska for field research on dolphins and whales for her master’s degree. It’s time she puts her past behind her and moves forward to embrace her independence. RJ is a well-known player in the NHL. He’s headed to Kodiak Island, Alaska for his annual family trip. It’s his time to just be a regular guy and forget the fame. He is finally getting the chance to disconnect and enjoy the simple life.
She’s a nervous flyer and he becomes her rescuer. When RJ realizes that Lainiey doesn’t recognize him, he can be the man he wants to be. They are just a man and a woman who share some moments on a plane. Those moments turn into weeks of passion filled days and nights. They both know it’s only temporary. She has her own life and he has his. Everything was perfect until RJ has to leave abruptly for a family emergency. They never exchanged last names or phone numbers. Now what they shared is just a memory.
It’s been a little more than a year and RJ still thinks about her. On an unexpected visit to the zoo, he sees her; the one he’s been missing. The woman he can’t seem to forget. This time he’s not letting her get away.
I loved the path Helena took us on. The story is told in the present with a flashback sequence on how they met. Their love story was so sweet and beyond sexy! The chemistry, as always, sizzles right off the pages. I adored Lainey in her naivety. She was open and didn’t hold back when it came to sex, pressing her thoughts. RJ was a good guy. He was a smooth talker and he had all the right moves.
A great read with some old characters to re-visit and new characters to love. Lainey and RJ were a perfect match! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.
Lainey was a quiet girl trying to find her way. RJ was the player, working to change his ways and just be a regular guy. Fate/divine intervention/whatever you call it, took control and turned their worlds upside down.
Lainey led a sheltered life, with an over-protective family. She suffers from anxiety but has decided to spread her wings and head to Alaska for field research on dolphins and whales for her master’s degree. It’s time she puts her past behind her and moves forward to embrace her independence. RJ is a well-known player in the NHL. He’s headed to Kodiak Island, Alaska for his annual family trip. It’s his time to just be a regular guy and forget the fame. He is finally getting the chance to disconnect and enjoy the simple life.
She’s a nervous flyer and he becomes her rescuer. When RJ realizes that Lainiey doesn’t recognize him, he can be the man he wants to be. They are just a man and a woman who share some moments on a plane. Those moments turn into weeks of passion filled days and nights. They both know it’s only temporary. She has her own life and he has his. Everything was perfect until RJ has to leave abruptly for a family emergency. They never exchanged last names or phone numbers. Now what they shared is just a memory.
It’s been a little more than a year and RJ still thinks about her. On an unexpected visit to the zoo, he sees her; the one he’s been missing. The woman he can’t seem to forget. This time he’s not letting her get away.
I loved the path Helena took us on. The story is told in the present with a flashback sequence on how they met. Their love story was so sweet and beyond sexy! The chemistry, as always, sizzles right off the pages. I adored Lainey in her naivety. She was open and didn’t hold back when it came to sex, pressing her thoughts. RJ was a good guy. He was a smooth talker and he had all the right moves.
A great read with some old characters to re-visit and new characters to love. Lainey and RJ were a perfect match! I received an ARC in exchange for an honest, voluntary review.
Excerpt
I stuff my
earbuds in and cue up a movie on my entertainment console. After the last
flight, I deserve three hours of brain candy.
Just as I settle
on an action flick, a body lands in my lap. At first, I think I’m being
accosted—yet again. It’s not unusual for women to literally throw themselves at
me. Typically I’m not on a plane, though, but considering my last flight I
shouldn’t be surprised by anything right now. “What the—”
“I’m so sorry!”
says the voice attached to the body in my lap. She scrambles to right herself
but jerks back, gagging, her tidal wave of silky, dark hair slapping me in the
face. It smells like mint and cucumber, which would be nice if it weren’t in my
mouth.
She grabs my
shirt with one hand and catches my earbuds, yanking them free. The other hand
curls under the fabric wrapped tightly around her throat. She’s sprawled across
my lap, legs hanging over the armrest, face level with mine. She’s totally
blocking the aisle, making it impossible for anyone to get by and creating
quite the spectacle. “My scarf is caught,” she rasps. “Oh my God. I’m choking
myself. I’m so sorry. This is so embarrassing.” The more she struggles, the
more the scarf tightens, which in turn causes her to flail.
I slide a
supporting arm behind her. “Stay still for a sec.”
She freezes,
still gripping my shirt, eyes wide with panic. I turn my head to the side and
lean forward. Her lips connect with my cheek.
“Oh!” She tries
to turn away, but she really is stuck, so her nose ends up in my ear and her
lips are still pressed against my jaw.
“Just give me a
few more seconds, and you’ll be free.” She exhales heavily against my jaw, warm
breath making my skin prickle. I lift her carry-on and use my foot to pull the
scarf free from the wheel.
She loosens the
fabric around her throat, dragging in a long, deep breath. “Thank you. So much.
Choking to death on an attractive man’s lap really isn’t the way I wanted to
go.” She squeezes her eyes shut and pushes to a stand. “I’m so sorry.”
She keeps her
gaze averted as she gathers up the scarf that never seems to end. It gives me
time to check her out. Well, shit. This woman is hot. Like Pour a gallon of gasoline on me and light me on fire hot. She has
long dark hair, a shade of brown so deep it’s nearly black. Her eyes are the
color of coffee or chocolate—something with caffeine in it. Something that
would amp me up. And her face . . . daaaaamn. High cheekbones, full
lips, a dainty nose, arched brows, thick lashes.
I take in the
rest of the package, which gives me pause because her outfit is just
. . . out there. She’s wearing a full-on parka, hiding her figure,
but based on her legs I’m thinking she’s probably slender. That’s a guess,
though, with all the layers she has going on. And that scarf has to be a mile
long with how many times she winds it around her neck, hence the near
strangulation.
Her little
wardrobe malfunction has resulted in a line of people waiting to board, so she
rushes down the aisle, throwing another “So sorry” over her shoulder as she
disappears into coach.
I’m almost disappointed. Almost, but not quite. I plug my earbuds back in
and veg out to movies for the next three hours.
About Helena
Hunting
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of PUCKED, Helena Hunting lives on the
outskirts of Toronto with her incredibly tolerant family and two moderately
intolerant cats. She's writes contemporary romance ranging from new adult angst
to romantic sports comedy.
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