Blog Tour Review & Giveaway: Blissful Lies – Jennifer Brown Thomas

Things are often not what they seem in the decadent lifestyles of the rich and famous. Life can be messy and at times people do what feels wrong, because in the end it may turn out to be the best decision ever made. A close bond between 5 lifelong friends, now of college age, find the limits of their relationships are tested when multiple secrets and lies begin to surface, which ultimately leave them wondering if it is all too much to move forward as the family they once were. Forbidden love, drug dealing, date rape, betrayal, cheating, and more begin to unravel the strong ties between friends. Can they overcome secrets which warrant a very difficult life altering response?

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Release Date:  January 3, 2012
Publisher:  Helm Publishing
Source:  Tribute Books
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Reviewer’s Thoughts:

If you’re someone who likes a book that reads like an episode of Dallas, then this book is for you.  Secret affairs, lies and broken friendships were all over this story.  Sometimes all of that was entertaining, while at other it bordered a bit on ridiculous. 

I’m not one who likes soap operas, so I was a bit dumbfounded when Addison Hamilton started having an affair soon after discovering her husband was cheating on her.  Even more surprising was her having an affair with a boy she has known since the day he was born and also happens to be her son’s best friend.  WHAT!?!?!?!?!  But wait…let’s throw in that he’s also her best friend’s son.  Yep, that little scenario was a little too creepy for me and ruined what would have been an otherwise enjoyable romance.  Jackson did wonders for Addison in helping her reconnect with the woman she used to be.  But just when I was starting to put all the “ick” stuff out of my mind it would get thrown back into the story and creep me out again.

Some of the secondary characters were entertaining, like Addison’s sister.  I looked forward to what might pop out of her mouth next.  But her witty comments couldn’t always save the book from the other far fetched storylines (who really gifts their child a multimillion dollar mansion as a high school graduation gift??), in my opinion.

Truly, if you like a good night time soap opera, than this book will definitely appeal to you.  It moves at the pace of a TV show, sometimes jumping around, but tying everything up at the end to a somewhat satisfying ending.

 

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