I usually take my time with a book to enjoy the style and setting as well as the story. From the first chapter, Too Good to Be True had me flying to find out what happened next. Yes, the prose is appealing. Yes, the setting is interesting and well-drawn. But the unavoidable magnet is the twisting, suspenseful, galloping momentum of the story. Told through letters, diaries, notes to therapists, the story develops on two time planes--what happened 30 years ago in one setting, and what`s happening in the last couple of years in another. I belever Too Good to Be True will be a blockbuster in 2021. Bravo, Carola Lovering!
Thanks to Net Galley for the advance copy to review.

Wow ,this book has so many twists and turns I couldn’t put it down the suspense of not knowing what’s next was killing me.....definitely a book worth reading....great cast of characters nd excellent writing

Skye is 29, smart and really rich. She also suffers from OCD which stopped her from having serious relationships. Then she meets Burke, 10 years older than her. He proposes and she is happier than she ever thought she would be. But it is all happening so fast, is it too good to be true? Full of twists and drama, a very enjoyable read.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I couldn’t put this book down. It kept getting deeper and deeper into the characters and their stories. The way it weaves together through three points of view made it hard to put down and not come back to it immediately. Thank you!!!

Excellent. Brilliant. Packed full of deceit and lies. Absolutely creepy in how REALISTIC this book is.

I finished reading this book a few days ago and I still can't stop thinking about it. Too Good To Be True is a mind-blowing psychological thriller which takes place in the present and thirty years ago. It's about one man, Burke, and the women he deceits, as well how he come to be this way. In particular, his current fiancee Skye doesn't know that she is just a pawn in his game, not the love of his life she thinks she is. In other words, the life she imagines with Burke is literally too good to be true because nothing about it is true.

Not only was I blown away at the whole scheme Burke set up and gets people to believe him, but also the many plot twists in this story, which I can't even hint at. The characters are also so realistic that I couldn't help but think what would I do in their situation.

Everyone should do themselves a favor and read this insanely twisted psychological thriller as soon as it is published.

*Thank you to the Publisher for a free advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Skye is young and rich, living in NYC, when she meets Burke, an attractive older man and they embark on a whirlwind romance. We quickly find out through Burke's journal entries to his therapist that all is not as it seems. Burke is married and in financial trouble.

This book grabbed me right away. It alternates between Skye in the current day, Burke through journal entries and Heather, Burke's wife, 30 years ago. I was immediately hooked. There were a couple of surprises, one I had sniffed out and one I was totally shocked by. I thought the book got a little bit slow toward the end, but it was really well written, with great character development and overall I loved it. I will definitely read more from this author.

Twists and turns and ups and downs and all around mind blowing story. Skye, Burke and Heather are a combustible combination. How their lives come together and how a tragedy links them forever is told in the three characters viewpoint. Brava Carols Lovering on such an engrossing book.
Thanks to Netgalley and St Martin Press publishers for an advanced reading copy.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. When I started reading this book, I actually thought I was reading another one. When I realized my mistake, I was already 15% into the book. No way could I stop and switch to the other book. This book reeled me in from the very beginning. Read the description of the book and then don't read it again, just mark the book as To Read, and start reading without reading the description again. The description actually gives away a few of the plots too early. The book is told from three points of view, and you're not sure who to believe. The ending isn't quite how thriller's usually end, and this also isn't the typical psychological thriller. You get as much wrapped up in the love story as you do the thriller. Although you may very well figure out certain parts of the story, there are other parts you won't see coming.

This was a really engaging read.

From the first few pages, I was hooked on the story of Burke and Skye, and I loved the fact that even though she was both beautiful and rich, Skye had some actual challenges to deal with.

For anyone who loves twisty suspense, you will not be bored here. I cannot wait to read Tell Me Lies next.

The description of this book prompted me to read it, and the characters and plot kept me reading. While at times it seemed a little far fetched, it was interesting and fast paced. The end seemed trite to me, but was still worth the read.

Loved the twists and turns of this book! Interesting plot, well developed characters and two "ah ha" moments!

Nicely done Carola! This one got me good!
I loved the different POVs and they way in which they were presented to us. I really connected with every character because I felt like i was growing up along side with them. I felt older as they grew older and wanted to stop time for them. Give them a redo or something. Time played such a crucial part of this story.
I loved the writing, the presentation and the characters. I read this in one day!!! couldn’t put it down!
And oh yesss...there’s a few twists! :)
Thank you for my free ARC in exchange for my honest review. 5 stars!

Too Good to be True is a fast-paced story that features a unique love triangle that shifts and evolves throughout the course of the story, with the twist in the novel actually occurring about halfway through the book and then playing it out over the second half. In the first half of the story the reader meets Skye a optimistic, but insecure and naive woman who falls hard for Burke - a man planning to make use of her trust fund account to support his family. The first half of the book also features his wife Heather, when the pair were just teenagers, and Heather meeting Libbie - a woman that would ultimately impact the direction of her life. Then something happens in present time that one member of the love triangle didn't plan that makes them willing to look out only for themselves, and the other two reassessing what they think they know. In some regards I struggled with the first half of the book a little, because while Skye seemed nice she also seemed pathetically naive and trusting. The second half of the book made the story so much better and worth reading!

Wow,, This book is certainly a twisted tangling read. This book begins with a young girl looking for a mother figure and a friend. Heather finds this in Libby. An elegant woman in need of a babysitter. Heather idolizes Libby until a tragic accident cause the admiration to turn in rage. This begins a tale that reaches into the future and effects everyone in the two women’s lives. The rage and pain knows no limits with Heather and she plans a scheme that is so devious nothing good could possibly result. This builds to a conclusion that will keep you reading way into the night.

I received an advance copy of this book for an honest review. This is one of those books that isn’t “psychological thriller” or ‘suspenseful” but it is GOOD. Skye Starling falls for an older man name Burke Michaels. Except he’s already married. And is going to get revenge for something her mother did. The book is fast and the dialogue is realistic. Characters are well-drawn, in this instance, you don’t need more detail. This won’t be out until next Spring, put a hold on it, pre-order it, whatever, just read this.

Thank you NetGalley for providing this book for my honest review. I absolutely loved this book. I loved reading the backstory of all the characters from years ago. I fell in love with the characters and sympathized with what they were going through. The journal entries added to the plot and helped with the book twist. This was the first book I have read from this author and I loved reading it with all it's twists and turns.

Loved. I really enjoyed Tell Me Lies so I kept this author on my radar (ie Instagram). I was thrilled to get my hands on a copy of Too Good to Be True. The first half of the book was perfection. The second half felt a little repetitive but was still enjoyable. I suspect some people will find the ending hard to believe but I appreciated it. Can’t wait for the author’s third novel!

Holy Cow, hang on to your seat! This is one of the best psychological mysteries I’ve read in a very long time. Talk about a Double Cross, how about a Triple Cross! Just when you thought you knew a character well, and you thought (very smugly) that you knew where the story was headed, there would be an eye popping twist. And the twists just keep on coming. This was truly a story that was hard to put down., with well thought out characters. I don’t want to give too much away, I’ll just say, , sit back and be prepared for a very entertaining read. This was my first novel by Carola Lovering, but it won’t be my last. I will be recommending this to all my book club members., and I will be purchasing copies for our library. Thank You to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for sending me a digital copy of this great book for an honest review..

Wow! If you love the mystery/psychological suspense genre like I do, then you will love Too Good to Be True. It’s very well written with lots of fun twists and turns. This was my first Carola Lovering book and I will definitely look for her others now. The story goes back and forth in time from 30 years ago to the present and a lot of it is written through letters. The main characters are Skye, Burke, and Burke’s wife Heather. Skye comes from a life of privilege while Burke and Heather come from poor families where their parents abandoned them. Their lives become intertwined in all kinds of ways and none of them will ever be the same. This is a quick, easy read that I definitely recommend. Thanks to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for an ARC in exchange for an honest review..

The story takes the reader into the lives of a family and two young high school students. It is written in the first-person style and goes between each person basically three of them, Burke and his wife Heather, and Skye a young rich girl. At first, I found it rather confusing but as I went into the story more it made perfect sense. This is a story of wealth....those who have it and those who want it at any cost. It also is a story of betrayal. It is a fantastic story that pulls the reader in the farther you get into the book. There were a few OMG moments for me, but the author put them in at just the right time and it added to the story. I really enjoyed reading it. I am voluntarily reviewing this book that I received from NetGalley.