Kat is obsessed with exposing con artist Meg for what she is. Ten years earlier, Meg sent Kat down a path that impacted her life and she’s never quite recovered.
But as Kat gets closer to Meg, she starts to question whether or not Meg deserves to be outed, or a trophy. Because what Meg does is take only from men who deserve to be taken down a notch.

I enjoyed this book immensely, it wasn’t a super fast paced thriller but more of a slow burn mystery. I still don’t know if I love the last page or it makes me nervous, but the fact that it’s still with me is a good thing. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for my copy to review.

Julie Clark does it again!

The Lies I Tell had me on the edge of my seat, staying up WELL past bed time to sneak in a few more pages.

Meg is a con artist — taking on different names as she scams manipulative men, beating them at their own games.

Kat has waited 10 years for this moment, Meg has returned to Los Angeles to pull off another scam; but this time Kat is prepared to sniff her out, with plans to write a tell-all article and finally get her pay day.

As Kat ingrains herself into Meg’s life, quickly becoming her assistant and confidant, she starts to learn more about the circumstances that made Meg the criminal she has become.

First of all, thanks to NetGallery and the publishers for the pleasure of reading this thriller before publication. Believe me, it was a pleasure. I absolutely loved this book, its characters, and the amazingly twisty plot. The characters are three-dimensional and are not perfect humans. Throughout the book, I kept switching between which character I was rooting for, because Ms Clark completely fleshes them out and allows us a backseat into their lives. The main character, a grifter has hopes, dreams and a legitimate reason for the things she does. We see and feel her pain at choosing to live a life without human attachment or the ability to establish roots or any semblance of a normal existance. The ending left me satisfied and craving a sequel, which with her outstanding writing, she left wide open for.

This is a tense one about a con artist. A master of disguise - of being someone else. This domestic thriller about two women - one seeking revenge - will leave you guessing until the end

A quick, satisfying read. . The story is really good (love revenge stories) but I’m not sure I liked any of the characters, always a problem for me. But I would still recommend it!

Great little book for a day at the beach or a snowy afternoon on the couch under a blanket!

Fast paced and with two leading ladies who are fascinating and riveting, this story will keep you hooked right until the end. One a con artist (Meg) and one an accidental victim of hers from the past (Kat), they play cat and mouse with each other while learning neither of them are what they seem.

My only quibble is that Kat becomes annoying instead savvier as things progress. I found myself rolling my eyes and slapping my forehead several times toward the end at things she would do.

All in all, though, an enjoyable little read with enough twists and turns to keep you flipping pages until the end.

I had very high expectations, having loved The Last Flight. However this book was just okay for me. It was very hard to get into, very wordy backstories that in the end weren’t very relevant. That faster thriller pace didn’t kick in until the last 25% of the book. It wasn’t until the end that I finally got hooked and couldn’t put it down. Also the dull characters suddenly became more interesting and complex, with some twisty relationships, which I wish had happened sooner. Overall I thought the story was unique and fun, with a great ending, I just wish it didn’t take so long to get to that point.

4.5 stars. Another fantastic book from Julie Clark! It grabbed my attention from the beginning - I would have read it in one sitting if I had the time. She created dynamic and interesting characters in both con artist Meg and investigative journalist Kat. You really knew what was motivating both women. I highly recommend this book - fans of The Last Flight will not be disappointed. Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC.

After reading The Last Flight I was so excited to learn that Julie Clark has come out with a new book. Like the last Flight, The Lies I Tell is told through alternating viewpoints with two strong female main characters. This was a quick read that I did not want to put down. The book had a very satisfying ending and I can't wait to seek out what Julie Clark will come up with next!

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book,

I really enjoyed the book. Having the story unfold from the two different narrators, and having their insight added to the story. I caught myself flipping sides as to who I wanted to come out on top. The ending was unexpected and left me wanting more.

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark

Kat Roberts thinks that Meg Williams has ruined her life and she is going to get her revenge. It may have taken her ten years but her time has come. She is bringing Meg down!

Meg lies like she breaths and Kat has to be very careful. In fact, I consider Kat too naïve for her ambitions and she pays for her naivety in a lot of ways. And now that Kat has gotten to know Meg, maybe she is wrong about her, not about what she has done but why she does it.

This story flew by and is very easy to read. For a book about secrets, both Meg and Kat seem like an open book to me. In some ways, that makes the story more fun, because we get to watch Meg work her magic. Kat will need to up her game to keep up. Who is really the cat and who is the mouse?

Thank you to SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and NetGalley for this ARC.

Meg Williams is a con artist. Kat Roberts is the journalist who has been hunting Meg for ten years. When they finally meet, nothing is as it seems. Meg is a master liar and manipulator. She knows how to steer a mark into making the decisions she needs him to make. And those decisions will culminate in his downfall. Kat has studied Meg and her cons for years and is ready to bring her down. But then a friendship is formed between the two women. Though their whole relationship is built on lies, Kat realizes that Meg is a good person who makes bad men pay for the way they treat women and ruin their lives. There is a genuine friendship and respect between the two women. Meg lets Kat into her life just enough to figure out the why she is conning her latest victim, but keeps the how a secret until she's completed her con and left town. Meg leaves a gift for Kat in the end, and I loved how the story ended for Kat.

This fast-paced novel sucked me in from the very beginning and did not let go. I was rooting for both women, and I couldn't wait to find out how it was going to play out. This is the first book I've read by Julie Clark, and I will definitely go back and read Last Flight now. Book clubs will love this book! I think it will lead to fun discussions and debates. Thank you to Goodreads and Sourcebooks Landmark for the arc of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

5 cat and mouse stars

I read this one in a single sitting! A terrific cat and mouse game between Meg, a world-class con artist, and Kat, a writer who wants to expose her.

We get Meg’s perspective and learn about her game plan for every con, she’s a pro at assuming different identities and expertly getting the money or whatever she’s targeted from people.

Kat has spent the last 10 years looking for Meg after she suffered after one of Meg’s cons. Kat’s boyfriend is a fraud investigator and warns her to be careful around Meg and to not trust her even one bit.

This time Meg has turned up as a real estate agent in Los Angeles and she’s targeted a man running for office. Somehow Kat ends up working for Meg and I wasn’t sure how this would turn out!

This was a quick and supremely enjoyable read with well-developed and flawed characters. I rooted for both characters for different reasons.

I can’t wait to read the next book from this author!

There’s definitely a long list of thriller novels that center around unreliable female narrators. It’s very easy to feel as if you’re reading the same over and over again, just with a different twist ending. Do not expect this from The Lies I Tell, Julie Clark’s new read after her superb thriller, The Last Flight.

The Lies I Tell alternates between two complicated yet relatable female protagonists. One is a grifter; a con-artist with a talent to calmly plan and execute against corruptive men. The other is a new and inexperienced reporter hoping to break the story of the con-artist. This is a character driven story that’s smartly crafted; a fast paced read from the first page to the last. Don’t be surprised if you read this story of revenge or justice- depending on who’s telling the story- in just one sitting.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Two women at opposite purposes or ultimately the same? Well investigated victims for one who never had enough and needs revenge.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this arc

Julie Clark does it again with another knock out story about what women can do. Meg is a female con artist. Her work is perfected right down to the websites and stories she tells. But is she the villain? Using her abilities and prowess Meg is targeting the men who would skate through the legal system. Before bouncing to the next target, Meg uses what she gains in order to right some wrongs. Fantastic and smart writing.

The story from 2 points of view. The reporter that spends 10 years following a story. The con artist that becomes what ever she needs to be to seek revenge. What seems true may not actually be the truth. The 2 women become friends while both seek to find the truth of the other. What are lies and what is the truth? Kat has been engaged to a fraud detective with a gambling problem. When her finances take a hit is it her boyfriend or the con artist? There are so many twists and turns. Doubt becomes the norm. Meg has a final scam to pull. Her path to ruin a candidate running for office is amazing. A very interesting story with a good ending! I liked the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC copy of this book. For me this was just an okay book. I didn’t love it. I did t really like any of the characters either. It was a quick and easy read. Giving it 4 stars but it more like 3 1/2 really.

Fantastic! I loved it. Clark is a master at the suspenseful twists and keeps my attention and creates an unputdownable read Two women known in the past in a cat and mouse game and the search for justice.
Highly recommended 5 star read. Her best yet!

The Lies I Tell by Julie Clark is such a smart, thrilling read! From the outset, you think that you can easily classify Kat and Meg as good and bad, respectively. But as you read on, you'll soon see that things aren't that simple. The women's stories intertwine in the present as they seek to fix issues in their past by manipulation, lies, and secrets. Though Meg is a con artist, she quickly gains your affection and it's hard to know who to root for.

I loved the themes of friendship and "the girl code" so so much! And that ending - wooooo! Excellent. This would make a great book club read. I really loved that this was a thriller without a side of romance or violence. It was intriguing and drew me in so fast in the best way!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced ebook copy. All opinions are my own.