Engaging bit of escapism. Winning the lottery. Inheriting a lodge. What could go wrong? While I did skip over the intimate scenes, the actual story keep me turning the pages. I even read the first chapter of the sequel included. I am eager to read more about Solace Lake and the sisters.

The romance of Harper and Ethan. Since Harper is the oldest of 3 sisters, this is the first in the series. When she decides to remodel her grandparents' lodge in central Minnesota, she looks for financial help. In steps Ethan, who puts himself out as the spokesman of the company (instead of the owner). Back and forth to reach an agreement, and then they begin working together. The three girls were raised by their maternal grandparents, after the death of their parents. The mystery of what actually happened is a back story of all three books, and ties the sisters together. Overall, a good story, and it did keep my interest. A bit more on why the holding back of Ethan's identity struck such a strong cord in Harper would have helped a bit, as she seemed a little harsh and extreme in her all or nothing attitude. Otherwise, I would recommend this book and author, and look forward to reading the next sister's story.

Lies and Solace is the first book in a new series titled, Love at Solace Lake by Jana Richards. It is also the first book I have read by this author. Overall it has a wholesome feel to the storyline but does include a few more explicit intimate scenes. It has likable characters who tend to overthink, but don’t we all?

The story-line includes charming sentimental renovation of a family lodge, mysterious deaths, secrets between the two main characters. I must admit that the relationships between the two groups of siblings were as interesting as the relationship that developed between Harper and Ethan. Harper and Ethan’s story sags in the middle but picked up by the end. The conclusion just goes to show that there are good people still in this world.

In fact, I am not sure which of Harper’s sisters that I hope gets the next book. Both Scarlet and Maggie are women with secrets of their own. However, what I am sure of is that I would want to read the next. Now that the groundwork for the series has been laid, this series should get even better

Too bad the whole book is not available. The excerpt makes it sound very interesting. I wish I could read the whole thing.

Lies and Solace is a well written novel. I enjoyed the plot and well crafted characters. A new author to me and I enjoyed her writing.