Love, Lies, and Local News

Im am in love with this book. Its been awhile since I haven’t put a book down from start to finish. Executed amazingly. I started reading this book expecting it to be a love story but it was quite the opposite. Town mystery, healing some romance. Amazing characters. I will definitely be reading this book again

"A page turner. A must read for fans that love intrigue. I enjoyed the book so much I couldn't stop reading, I had to finish it in one go."

This is one of the best put together books I have read in a long time. She mixes a lot of different elements (conspiracy, romance, found family, healing) that most writers would struggle to blend smoothly and she nails it. This book was extremely well thought out and executed perfectly. I loved her character development and plot twists. I could not get enough of this book. I absolutely recommend this!

"After years of chasing corruption and danger with her photographer partner Vincent, journalist Elizabeth is forced to disappear and ends up back in her hometown of Sweetwater Springs. There, she reconnects with her old high school crush, Noah, and realizes those feelings might not be as buried as she thought. But things take a turn when Vincent’s uncle, Leo, reveals shady dealings with a company threatening the town. With evidence in hand and her heart torn between Noah and Vincent, Elizabeth has to decide: settle down in Sweetwater Springs or dive back into the fight for justice with Vincent."

Not my normal read, but I enjoyed the intrigue and mystery. I really enjoyed the plot and the author’s story telling style!

I would definitely recommend this book to someone who loves a suspense romance story.

Such a good book!

Leo!!! Oh, how I loved Leo in this book and his wise words about the land and people. I went into this book, expecting it to be a love story and high adventure/mystery. Instead I was dropped into an action packed first two chapters and then it mellowed to the softness of small town healing and romance mixed with a bit of town mystery and lots of healing the land while also going back to your roots to heal yourself. The author did a great job with all the characters I liked some more than others, and the message of this book was super relevant!

I really liked this book. It was a great mix of a lot of things (romance, suspense, politics, small town, mystery, etc.). I also found the journalism topic to be interesting. This book was different than what I typically read, but I enjoyed it quite a bit! I’d definitely recommend it!

A suspenseful, socially conscious read with a strong female lead!

There’s plenty of small-town drama, political intrigue, and twists to keep you turning the pages. I really enjoyed the activism plot around dodgy corporate dealings in Sweetwater Springs – it had a proper edge-of-your-seat vibe. 

This was such a great read loved it amazing fast pace breath of fresh air type of mystery love what else can I say thank you it was great.

A suspenseful, socially conscious read with a strong female lead!

Love, Lies, and Local News follows Elizabeth, an investigative journalist forced to lie low in her hometown, where secrets, corruption, and an unexpected love triangle await. There’s plenty of small-town drama, political intrigue, and twists to keep you turning the pages. I really enjoyed the activism plot around dodgy corporate dealings in Sweetwater Springs – it had a proper edge-of-your-seat vibe. Loved the BAME representation too, with three strong, diverse lead characters. My only gripe was the romance – Vincent was off-page for most of it, so the emotional pull between him and Elizabeth didn’t fully land for me. Still, a solid, thought-provoking read with a great mix of mystery, heart, and social justice.

"The earth remembers every secret we bury, every truth we try to hide.

Sometimes you just need to know where to dig."

I loved this romantic suspense by Barbara Howard. This novel has it ALL —mystery, small-town drama, big town personalities and a heroine you’ll connect with and cheer for from page one!