Elle’s family jewelry was once robbed. One day, she sees someone wearing it, and decides she is going to take it back by first becoming friends with the woman, Olivia. Olivia has a ton of issues, and the two women end up working together by switching expensive jewels with fakes. I loved these women! They were both so likable and complex!

This was such a great, twisty story! I will say that the beginning is a little hard to get into, but stick with it, it will start making sense. It’s about two women whose lives intersect and as the mystery unravels, more and more secrets come to light

I really liked the build up of the relationships in this book but it failed to connect the dots and bring it all back together for me. I felt like it missed the opportunity to tell the story of what happened to the brother. It left me wanting to much more and felt that it ended way too quickly after the girls made their plan. It left way too many unanswered questions for me.

Elle and Olivia come from different worlds, but in a way, both need something from one another. Elle is a con artist on the run; Olivia has it all, but things are not as they seem. Elle notices Olivia wearing a necklace--one that is hers, and that she wants back. Elle befriends Olivia, and relationship forms between them that neither could have expected. This was a fun, intriguing book told in dual POV.

3.5 stars rounded up. This book grabbed me in the beginning, but my interest faded in and out as it went on. The revenge plot was fun and there were enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. I think it could've been a bit shorter though and the characters' voices could've been a little more distinct.

I read an ARC of this book from NetGalley. All comments are my own.

Wow, what a unique thriller! Between Lies and Revenge was really a wild ride. The novel follows Elle and Olivia, two strangers who happen to cross paths. Elle sees Olivia wearing a necklace that was her family heirloom. She is determined to get it back, and find out why Olivia has her jewelry. Elle is a jewelry thief married to a man in law enforcement while Olivia is a suburban wife whose only hopes are to become pregnant and avoid falling for all of her friends MLMs. My jaw dropped when the link between the two women was revealed. This wasn't a pure thriller, this book has found family, strong women, and a nice bit of revenge! I devoured this book! Thanks to NetGalley and Rising Action Publishing Co. for this eARC.

Between Lies and Revenge is a thriller about two con women, Elle and Olivia, who meet under unusual circumstances.

The book's premise is interesting. I love a con story, especially one with a side of revenge, and this is fun to read. It took me a little while to get into the flow of the story, but by the last third, I was invested in Elle and Olivia and especially enjoyed their growing friendship.

I would read more by the author.

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for the gifted copy.

Say hello to my 100th read of 2024! And what a fun ride it was. Plus I’m definitely loving this cover.

Two extremely different women brought together by dark family secrets. A great selection of unlikeable characters. A great selection of endearing characters. Lies, cons, games. Engaging character development. Even a few tears (mine I mean!).

I think you can already tell by the number of times I used the word “character” that this is a character driven story. Yes, there is an interesting story, plot twists, secrets unearthed but for me Elle & Olivia and shifts in their relationship stole this reading experience. If you are looking for a different kind of thriller/suspense this fall and a refreshing female dynamic, I highly recommend this one!

And I’m not the only one who fell under the spell of this book - @thrillerbookloversthepulse crew is abuzz about this one!

A huge thank you to Rising Action Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC in exchange for an honest review!

The synopsis for this book drew me in. However, once I started reading the writing kept me reading. This was such a fun book! I had a great time with the mystery aspects of it and would recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley & the publisher for my early arc copy of this!

This story, as the title implies, is replete with lies and revenge. Two unlikely friends, running a con together, weave a tale full of intrigue. Amidst the unfolding events, it’s crucial to stay attentive. I found this story particularly enjoyable due to the character development we witness and the touching exploration of infertility issues, a topic that resonates deeply with many individuals.

Thanks to #NetGalley and #RisingActionPublishingCo for the book #BetweenLiesAndRevenge by #HannahSharpe. This is a very twisted and amazing book. Absolutely loved it. When Elle and Olivia meet, one is on major debt and the other is looking for her stolen jewelry inheritance. They join forces and create a jewel appraisal hustle to bring in lots of money. During this they find out hidden secrets and together plan the biggest con and revenge together.

Olivia and Elle come together when Elle notices that Olivia is wearing her stolen grandmother’s heirlooms. Jewels she’s been searching for
A very long time. Befriending Olivia to get back er jewelry, Elle hatches a plan to help Olivia make enough money for fertility treatments in exchange for her jewelry back.

Married to a controlling husband, Camden, Olivia hides her impulsive and compulsive spending and her plans for in-vitro treatments. Olivia knows her husband would be infuriated but she’s desperate for the child she’s not able to conceive on her own. Sneaking around, Camden’s uncle somehow discovers her betrayal and makes Olivia do him a favor in exchange for 30k to clear her debt and to keep his secret from Camden.

Elle and Olivia have secrets. Secrets they’re keeping from each other and from their husbands. Camden has a secret too, a secret that can devastate Olivia.

𝓜𝔂 𝓽𝓱𝓸𝓾𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓼:
☁️☁️☁️

Suspenseful and riveting, I was heavily invested in both Olivia and Elle! Such a good read that can be read in one reading! Definitely want to read more by this author and I LOVED the ending. Everyone got their just reward!

"Between Lies and Revenge" by Hannah D. Sharpe was an absolute page-turner for me. Once the story got going, I found myself completely invested in the intricate web of deceit and the ever-evolving relationship between Elle and Olivia. The novel does a fantastic job of peeling back layers of secrets and lies, each twist drawing me deeper into the characters' lives.

The pacing was spot-on, and I appreciated how the story managed to maintain a constant sense of tension, almost like an anxiety-inducing rollercoaster ride. The way Sharpe developed the characters—flawed, yet compelling—made it easy for me to root for them despite their morally gray decisions. I was particularly intrigued by the dynamic between the two women; their alliance, built on shaky ground, added a lot of depth to the plot.

The ending left me fully satisfied, tying up the loose ends in a way that felt both surprising and inevitable. For a debut novel, "Between Lies and Revenge" was incredibly well-crafted and had me losing sleep just to see how it would all unfold. If you’re a fan of domestic suspense with complex characters and plenty of twists, this book is definitely worth picking up.

Between Lies and Revenge is a thoroughly fun con thriller with well fleshed out leads whose emotional journeys provide satisfying and empowering character arcs.

Years after losing her brother and her heirloom jewelry, ex-con Elle is on the run until she spots someone wearing one of her stolen pieces. Using her gemology skills, she befriends the woman, Olivia, and begins swapping real gems with replicas. Olivia, struggling with financial pressure and personal secrets, teams up with Elle to con wealthy housewives by replacing their jewels with fakes.

As their partnership deepens, hidden truths threaten to unravel their scheme, forcing them to confront their pasts and trust each other for one final, life-altering con.

I loved Elle's snarky voice and scheming mind, and Olivia's more timid nature created a duo that was fun to follow. There are some great thrills and twists throughout, while also focusing on Elle and Olivia's inner worlds as their lives transform through their relationship. I really appreciated how Sharpe explores infertility and endometriosis as a mechanism for bringing a woman to extreme desperation, and her sharp insights on the pyramid schemes of MLMs.

Fans of The Lies I Tell and First Lie Wins (all the lies) will love this one!

4.5 stars The story had my attention from the beginning. It's fast paced and I just couldn't put it down.

What a great debut by Hannah D. Sharpe! This story has a unique premise, relatable characters, and a captivating plot. I was hooked from the beginning and wanted to keep reading to find out what Elle and Olivia would do next!

First off, this cover! Stunning!

Dual timelines and dual points of view grabbed my attention immediately. Both Elle and Olivia were intriguing women with secrets galore. And this one had some twists I didn’t see coming! Highly recommend!!

Many thanks to NetGalley, Rising Action Pub and The Pulse for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5🌟
I’m all about trying debut authors. Sometimes it’s a homerun…other times it’s a strikeout. This book was right down the middle.

Told from 2 perspectives:
Elle ~ who always seems to be running from her past. Specifically, the vast number of secrets she keeps. Including the ones she hides from her husband. And as typically happens, it all catches up to her when she least expects it.

Olivia ~ whose biggest dream is to be a mother. However, her husband has other priorities. Including building an online gaming empire while staying off the grid.
Olivia is starting to see red flags…but will she do anything about it?

When the two women come in contact the lies and scheming reach a whole new level. And their lives will never be the same.

This book moves quickly with short chapters that add to the suspense. There were a few great twists along the way that genuinely surprised me.

My only issue: I having trouble keeping track of who was telling their story every time I started a new chapter. The characters were not distinct or developed enough that I could easily tell who was narrating the chapter. Frustratingly, forcing me to backtrack on my kindle to see exactly whose chapter I was in.

But I will definitely be reaching for the next book by this author. The premise was great and I feel she has the talent for that elusive home run! (That and the fact that she is an RN! Of course I’m going to support her efforts!)

Thank you to NetGalley and Rising Action Publishing Co.

I really enjoyed this one! It involves Elle who is a con artist and on the run, and Olivia who is a woman desperately trying to have a baby. They lives intersect and they become “friends.” I loved the writing style, and the shocking twist for how these women’s lives are connected! It is a little slow going at the beginning, but once it picks up, it gets exciting and is hard to put down! The character development whas top notch!

I cannot believe this is a debut novel! I was immediately drawn to this book! This was such a fun, fast read! Multiple POV’s, quick chapters, unreliable narrator, it comes full circle in the end!

This book gives me The Last Mrs. Parrish mixed with The Lies I tell vibes, in the very best way. I enjoyed the ride of this book and the relationships built within as well. I love that we get closure and everything connects really well. Also props to the author for bringing to light how annoying MLM’s are! 🤣

I look forward to her next book (hopefully soon!) because this was great! Definitely add this to your TBR list if you like psychological thrillers. This would be great for those who want to dip their toe into this genre as well!

Thank you Rising Action Publishing, Hannah D Sharpe, and NetGalley for allowing me early access to this one in exchange for my honest review.