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Beautiful Lies: A Dark Secret Society Romance (Breaking Belles) Kindle Edition

by Alta Hensley (Author), Stasia Black (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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Secret society, secret sins, where every dark fantasy lives. Welcome to the Oleander Mansion…

I’m my father’s son, born into an inheritance I never wanted. And now it’s my turn for the trials, to prove myself worthy of the Society. I’m to choose one beauty to be by my side for three months. I’ve never liked to play by the rules, though. I hate that I have to be here in the first place. But my hand has been forced, so I’ve come to this mansion of sin, and I’ll play their games.

This is my dark heritage, but the women? They all chose to be here. They are far from innocent lambs. I can feel one’s hatred even as she stands in her glittering dress staring me down.

She loathes me and all that I stand for... that’s why she will be my choice, my belle of the ball. Heat fires through my veins just from looking at her. She’ll be oil to my fire and together we’ll burn. If I’m going to hell anyway, I might as well have the most beautiful lie by my side.

*This is a standalone novel in the Breaking Belles series with a happily ever after and no cliffhangers.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08GGFPZ1S
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1518 KB
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Alta Hensley
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Alta Hensley is a USA TODAY bestselling author of hot, dark and dirty romance. She is also an Amazon Top 10 bestselling author. Being a multi-published author in the romance genre, Alta is known for her dark, gritty alpha heroes, sometimes sweet love stories, hot eroticism, and engaging tales of the constant struggle between dominance and submission.
She lives in Astoria, Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and an Australian Shepherd. When she isn't walking the coastline, and drinking beer in her favorite breweries, she is writing about villains who always get their love story and happily ever after.
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Stasia is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark contemporary romance and sci-fi romance novels.
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Stasia grew up in Texas, recently spent a freezing five-year stint in Minnesota, and now is happily planted in sunny California, which she will never, ever leave. She loves writing, reading, listening to podcasts, and going to concerts any time she can manage.
Stasia’s drawn to romantic stories that don’t take the easy way out. She wants to see beneath people’s veneer and poke into their dark places, their twisted motives, and their deepest desires. Basically, she wants to create characters that make readers alternately laugh, cry ugly tears, want to toss their kindles across the room, and then declare they have a new FBB (forever book boyfriend).
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Mozzy

So very compelling

Reviewed in Australia on 7 December 2020

To say that this series so far is compelling is an understatement to be sure. Once more these two fabulous authors have come up with a wonderful storyline, and this time its Sullys time to become a member of the Order of the Silver Ghost. But Sully dosnt really want to do this but the men of his family have been in the Order of the Silver Ghost for generations.
But first he must pick a Belle, and the Belle he picks happens to be Portia, who has three sisters to look after and makes her wish accordingly. But despite Portia always priding herself of been in control. this time she has no control whatsoever. These two must work together to get past all the trials that are coming up. Will they pass or will they be broken?
This really is a must read and i certainly will be on the lookout for the next book in the series. 5 plus stars.

Reviewed in Australia on 7 December 2020

Beautiful Lies is the second book in the Breaking Belles Series by Stasia Black and Alta Hensley. This book is a complete stand alone but I recommend reading Elegant Sins if you want more insight into The Order of the Silver Ghost and the Trials of Initiation .

I absolutely loved Elegant Sins and I didn’t think it could get any better until I read Beautiful Lies which was absolutely brilliant. Beautiful Lies focuses on Sullivan (Sully) VanDoren’s story as he spends 109 days staying at Oleander Manor where he will take part in the Trials of Initiation with his choice of ‘belle’ Portia Collins.

Sully despises everything about his family’s sick and twisted traditions but he has to participate for his family. Sully thinks Portia is nothing but a gold digging w**** and a liar. But there is more to Portia than meets the eye. Is she here for the money or is it something more?

I absolutely love both Sully and Portia, I found myself rooting for them throughout the whole book because I knew that they were perfect for each other. When I found out about Portia’s life story it made me realise why she is so strong and why she can’t let them break her. I also love Mrs Hawthorne because she was kind, caring and she kept the guys in line.

Stasia and Alta have done an excellent job at creating a dark and seedy world where you must first be broken by a barbaric secret society in order to have a chance at a better life. The story was so beautifully written to the point where the words created very vivid imagery of everything that was happening. I loved the ending and I cannot wait to read Opulent Obsession which is Rafe Jackson’s story.

I recieved an advanced copy for free, and this is my honest opinion.

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kellie

Couldn't put it down.

Reviewed in Australia on 15 December 2020

Beautiful lies was brilliantly written again, pulling the heart strings and making us fall in love with the characters. Couldn't put the novel down and once again the ladies had us rooting for the heroes hating the council. Highly recommend for those that like a darker story with the right feels to it.

The second book in the breaking belles series, I look forward to reading the next book and throwing myself into it.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

Reviewed in Australia on 8 December 2020

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Oh WOW...Beautiful Lies is the second book in the broken Belles series that Stasia and Alta have teamed up on and it is just a dark and compelling as the first book, more so that I just COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN....
It is Sully’s turn to go through the initiation for the Order of the Silver Ghost and he is not happy (an understatement of the year) about becoming a member, but it is expected of him if he wants to retain control of the family business.. and Portia is just the perfect Belle to pull Sully through this initiation with her no nonsense forthrightness and strength of character.
This story was better than the first (Elegant Sins) and I did find it to be darker and suspenseful and I know I definitely can’t wait to read the next book in this series...

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Bobbi Koe

Superb! Stunning! Suspensefully dark and enticing! An inspiring love story!

Reviewed in the United States on 7 December 2020

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This second novel in the Breaking Belles dark romance series is just as great as the first story in the series! BEAUTIFUL LIES kept me on the edge of my seat and lifted my imagination into overdrive! Based on the protracted stipulations surrounding initiation into a Southern Gentlemen’s secret society, BEAUTIFUL LIES held me dreading the depravity I suspected was coming and kept me surprised by twists that I never expected! Superbly written with elegant prose that entices readers to fall thoroughly in love with its characters BEAUTIFUL LIES kept me focused and fascinated. I immediately fell in love with Portia, whose tenacity and willingness to sacrifice for the good of her sisters made her the most-worthy heroine of 2020. While Sully finally found his worthiness in rising to the challenges of real life, his transformation was no less inspiring. With all of the feels romance readers demand, BEAUTIFUL LIES is the perfect continuation of a brilliant series by the writing team of Alta Hensley and Stasia Black. Individually, these Indie authors are top tier, but with this novel, show their work as a team will continue to produce award-winning excellence! I wish my words could convey how much this complex and compelling story has moved me. I jumped at the opportunity to voluntarily read and review an early copy of BEAUTIFUL LIES. It has easily earned a 5+STARS rating, only because I cannot award more STARS. BEAUTIFUL LIES also earned a MUST-READ recommendation because it so eloquently portrays the beautifully redemptive changes that love can create! Get your copy of BEAUTIFUL LIES today. Happy pages! 😉

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2022

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This pair are ferociously passionate and focused on the same key while fighting each other to complete every trial. This story doesn't have the same twisted trials as the first book, in many ways these are much more twisted. I liked that this belle was a bit more switch if her initiate got squeamish. This books trials were similar in some aspects to the first but it seemed they only attended a few compared to the first story... The trials in this story include the choice of a red (will share at his choice) black(will not share),or white(free for all) collar. A fox hunt. A branding, A drugged orgy, being buried alive... It all is done while Sully is convinced his belle is little more than a whore until she finally does leave... But not because she wants too she leaves for the one reason Sully can respect. This is a good story. I really like these interesting settings that Stasia Black creates. I will be looking into Alta Hensley stories in the future too. I am still enjoying this series...

Country Roads

Sully and Portia

Reviewed in the United States on 3 June 2024

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Lost one star ⭐ bc at the beginning of the book I thought the dad took off before mom got sick, leaving Portia and her three sisters up the creek. Then the girls had to work minimum wage jobs, even the youngest.
Anyway, it seemed that the authors changed parts of the story as they went along, as far as the Connors were concerned. Beautiful Lies wasn't as good as the first book, Elegant Sins with Montgomery and Grace. I would recommend this book if you plan to read about the next four would be members of The Silver Cloaks in the Order.

LB

Enjoyable, good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 February 2021

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I really enjoyed this read, but I did find it very similar to the first, which was to be expected since it’s the same place, set of rules and circumstances. The author has switched some of the trails, and some were barbaric, but there is still the tattoo and branding, which I must say should stay, but to have both leave yet again, no matter the reason, but it is a different ending. A good ending and very fitting for Sully, the male candidate. But to see both the Bell and the candidate leave, I thought oh what again.I like the extra scene at the end where we see the characters all together, discussing the actions of the next candidate. It nice setting up the next bow.

EJT

Falling in love with both of them!

Reviewed in the United States on 13 June 2023

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This book is really good!. I read the first one and enjoyed it..it's a story of economically poor but powerful women. Portia I really felt for. Her sisters are her life and she needs this money for a really good reason... Sully is the rebel and he's doing this for his sister but he hates the whole thing. It's a southern tale and at first these two can't stand each other but need to work together.. The trials are harder than the first book and even though two are the same there are variances in the details and there's two that are horrific and different so its not the same situation as the first... Of course the sex is flaming hot and we get a lovely HEA! I'm looking forward to the next book! Both authors write the books extremely well... Enjoy!.

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