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Convenient Lies (Nutfield Saga Book 1) Kindle Edition

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From a USA Today bestselling author comes this edge-of-your-seat Christian romantic suspense novel that will keep you reading all night long.

She married her enemy…

When investigative journalist Reagan McAdams discovers her new husband is part of an international crime family, she flees Paris with their newborn and returns to her childhood home in New Hampshire to gather enough money to disappear forever. She’ll do whatever it takes to protect her son from his criminal father.

He never quit loving her.

Rae’s first love, Brady Thomas, discovers she’s home and in trouble. She won't tell him what's going on, but he's a detective. He'll figure it out. He’s going to protect her and her son, whether she wants his help or not.

Her enemy nears.

Rae would love nothing more than to fall into Brady's arms, to allow him to protect her and her son, but getting involved with him will only put Brady in harm’s way. When Rae's husband closes in, she has to decide what—and whom—she’ll sacrifice to save her son.

From the twist-turning plot to the heartwarming romance, you're going to love Convenient Lies.

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"Convenient Lies is the first book I have read by Robin Patchen and it most certainly will not be the last! It is a fast paced thriller with a very well worked out plot."

"This was an exciting, suspenseful and clean romance. Very well written with complex characters and a great plot."

"This book is the perfect blend of mystery, intrigue, and hidden secrets, all while giving you that cozy hometown feeling."

About the Author

Robin Patchen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She grew up in a small town in New Hampshire, the setting of her Nutfield Saga books, and then headed to Boston to earn a journalism degree. Working in marketing and public relations, she discovered how much she loathed the nine-to-five ball and chain. After relocating to the Southwest, she started writing her first novel while she homeschooled her three children. The novel was dreadful, but her passion for storytelling didn't wane. Thankfully, as her children grew, so did her writing ability. Now that her kids are adults, she has more time to play with the lives of fictional heroes and heroines, wreaking havoc and working magic to give her characters happy endings. When she's not writing, she's editing or reading, proving that most of her life revolves around the twenty-six letters of the alphabet. Visit https: //robinpatchen.com/subscribe to receive a free book and stay informed about Robin's latest projects.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M29PM3Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JDO Publishing (October 25, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 25, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 420 pages
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Robin Patchen is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author of Christian romantic suspense. She grew up in a small town in New Hampshire, the setting of her Nutfield Saga books, and then headed to Boston to earn a journalism degree. After college, working in marketing and public relations, she discovered how much she loathed the nine-to-five ball-and-chain. After relocating to the Southwest, she started writing her first novel while she homeschooled her three children. The novel was dreadful, but her passion for storytelling didn’t wane. Thankfully, as her children grew, so did her writing ability. Now that her kids are adults, she has more time to play with the lives of fictional heroes and heroines, wreaking havoc and working magic to give her characters happy endings. When she’s not writing, she’s editing or reading, proving most of her life revolves around the twenty-six letters of the alphabet.

Visit https://robinpatchen.com/subscribe to receive a free book and stay informed about Robin’s latest projects.

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Customers find the book engaging and well-written. They enjoy the well-developed characters and satisfying resolutions. The plot is described as fast-paced and moving quickly. Readers mention that the book contains elements of terrorism and family relationships.

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267 customers mention "Suspenseful"254 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the book's suspenseful plot. They find the story riveting and action-packed, with many twists and turns. The drama is intense and the ending is satisfying.

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"...point-of-view characters to these three and weaves an intriguing tale of twists and turns that keep you guessing to the bittersweet ending...." Read more

"Such a good book. A lot of twists and turns. Kept me guessing! The character development was amazing . I couldn’t put it down!" Read more

"Enjoyable, clean , suspense, love, well written, Looking forward to finding out about the next character in the next book." Read more

243 customers mention "Readability"243 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the book. They found it engaging with well-developed characters and a compelling plot. The story kept them hooked until the end.

"I got this ebook for because it sounded intriguing and was offered for free through Amazon Kindle...." Read more

"Such a good book. A lot of twists and turns. Kept me guessing! The character development was amazing . I couldn’t put it down!" Read more

"Enjoyable, clean , suspense, love, well written, Looking forward to finding out about the next character in the next book." Read more

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106 customers mention "Writing quality"101 positive5 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find it well-written with realistic characters and a clean narrative without sex scenes, profanity, or violence. The book is easy to read and has engaging dialogue.

"Great story, well written! Plot keeps you engaged and character development goes through the end...." Read more

"...However, there was none of the profanity you find in other crime novels. There is some reference to extramarital sex...." Read more

"Enjoyable, clean , suspense, love, well written, Looking forward to finding out about the next character in the next book." Read more

"...The characters are not deeply developed. The romance stays sweet. Clean, contemporary romance/thriller." Read more

101 customers mention "Character development"97 positive4 negative

Customers find the characters compelling and likable. They appreciate the satisfying resolution and that the book is read without screaming at the characters.

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"...A lot of twists and turns. Kept me guessing! The character development was amazing . I couldn’t put it down!" Read more

"...Characters that are well fleshed out and sympathetic (well, most of them). I loved it!" Read more

"...But I also liked how all the main characters had depth. There is plenty of action in this story with some twists and turns thrown in too...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book. They find it relatable and enjoyable. The story is about a marriage built on lies. Readers appreciate the clean fiction and truth themes.

"...Still, she was still running. Brady was a strong, honorable and angry man...." Read more

"...I like her plot resolution and her characters. Believable and well done held my interest, was a mystery and there was an HEA and some clean love...." Read more

"...This title, Convenient Lies, is the first book of the series, Hidden Truth by Robin Patchen. Though a series opener, it stands alone well...." Read more

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33 customers mention "Pacing"27 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the plot engaging and well-paced, moving quickly. The story unfolds quickly and keeps them on the edge of their seats.

"This book is not my norm, but it was well written,good flow, a really interesting plot, and a real twist at the end. All together, a good read." Read more

"...A long book but fast paced and easy to read. The drama was intense but I was never able to figure out what was going to happen next...." Read more

"...The pacing was generally good but it did seem like it could have been better if it had been trimmed a bit...." Read more

"...wife and son back and protect them from his family. The story unfolds quickly and we have a hero and Savior in Brady, her oldest friend and..." Read more

16 customers mention "Terrorism"13 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's terrorism elements. They mention it has romance, terrorists, love, bombs, international gangs, and danger. The plot includes terrorists, crime families, hidden pasts, secrets, and intrigue.

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"...All I can say is WOW! It's got danger elements, terrorists, crime family, hidden pasts, secrets, and so much more...." Read more

17 customers mention "Christianity"10 positive7 negative

Customers have different views on the Christian content of the book. Some find it faith-based with little preaching, and describe it as one of the best Christian fiction books they've read in a long time. Others feel it's not Christian fiction as advertised, and there is very little mention of God.

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"...Although billed as Christian fiction, there was very little about God in this book, other than a few foxhole prayers and mention of a few characters..." Read more

"...It's great characters, well thought out and even redemption at the end. Can't wait to read more of this series." Read more

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  • RebaB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and Insightful
    Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2025
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    Great story, well written! Plot keeps you engaged and character development goes through the end. If you’re into drama, but prefer clean stories… no foul language or dirty/smutty story lines, you will enjoy this book.
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  • Honeybee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hard to put down!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2021
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    I got this ebook for because it sounded intriguing and was offered for free through Amazon Kindle. This author was unfamiliar, so I had no idea whether I’d like it or not. From the first chapter I was hooked and didn’t want to put it down!

    Rae and her two-week-old baby flee from her husband and his security team after she realizes he’s not the man she thought she’d married. Her plan was to go home to her grandmother, locate the treasure her father had hidden for her, and take the only two people she thought she could trust and run for their lives. Everything changes when she learns that her grandmother died the day her son was born.

    Seeing his old flame, after twelve years of not knowing where she was, Rae’s former boyfriend finds himself falling for him all over again—and for her sweet infant. But Rae us so determined to distance herself, her web of secrets is almost more than even Detective Brady can untangle.

    Meanwhile, the father of Rae’s son is determined to track them down and bring them back—even against Rae’s will, if need be—because his future with the family business depends upon him having an heir to pass the empire on to. His search not only leads him down an unexpected trail, but exposes treachery he was unaware of within his own ranks.

    The author did a great job of limiting her point-of-view characters to these three and weaves an intriguing tale of twists and turns that keep you guessing to the bittersweet ending. Although billed as Christian fiction, there was very little about God in this book, other than a few foxhole prayers and mention of a few characters of faith. However, there was none of the profanity you find in other crime novels. There is some reference to extramarital sex. But, for the most part, it was a good read.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars a real page-turner
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
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    Such a good book. A lot of twists and turns. Kept me guessing! The character development was amazing . I couldn’t put it down!
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  • Amy L. Gresham
    5.0 out of 5 stars kept me reading!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2025
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    Enjoyable, clean , suspense, love, well written,
    Looking forward to finding out about the next character in the next book.
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  • Kitsen Katz
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of your seat exciting
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
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    This book cost me a night's sleep! A real roller coaster ride, and I never knew where it was going. International intrigue and a small town in New England. All kinds of strange history that comes together in the end. Characters that are well fleshed out and sympathetic (well, most of them). I loved it!
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  • ladyp50
    4.0 out of 5 stars Thriller and Somewhat of a Surprise Ending!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2018
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    Rachel Adams aka Rae aka Reagan McAdams is the main female character.
    She has had lots of up and downs in her life. When she goes away to college she changes her name. She ends up being a journalist. She never leaves a stone unturned when it comes to finding out the truth.

    She goes after this guy named Julien, she thinks had something to do with the bombing that killed a good friend of hers. Rae ends up falling in love with Julien and marrying him. Then she finds out he is a killer.
    After their baby, Jean-Louie aka Johnny is born she decides to leave Julien and that is where the action starts.
    Hold onto your hats ladies and gents, because it is action packed after this and Rae is always looking over her shoulder.
    There is an old love from high school, Brady who fell for Rae long ago, he still loves her and would move heaven and earth for her. He is a detective with the small town she grew up in. Rae’s Gram still lives there and this is where she goes when she leaves Julien.
    But when she gets to her Gram’s house it is the middle of the night. She can’t seem to find her Gram and the neighbor calls it in, as suspicious activity. Unbeknownst to Rae, her Gram has passed away a few weeks ago. Why exactly did Rae go to her Gram’s home as she left her husband, whom she finds is a killer? Rae needs money to be on the run, where is she going to find that?
    Brady her old flame is the first-person Rae sees when she gets into town. Can Brady help keep Rae and Johnny safe? Will Rae even let someone else help her escape? Rae goes back to her old name Reagan McAdams; how does she keep everything straight?

    I found this book when I heard about book #4 in this series and I thought I want to find out if like this series or not; so, I bought #1 first.
    Okay, this is a thriller story that keeps you reading from the first page to the last.
    I didn’t want to put it down but sometimes sleep does come before the last page.
    This is a good mystery and just when you think you might know what is going to happen surprise! The ending was unexpected for me.
    This thriller is worth the read!
    After reading this one, I now want to read more of this author’s other books.
    Great job Robin!
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  • Karen Taylor
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2024
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    This is the first of Robin's books that I have read, just finished it and have already spent a fortune buying the rest of this series and more besides.
    Great story line keeps you riveted. Would highly recommend.
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  • Katz
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic thriller.... a must read!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2020
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    This book has something for everyone. There are a plethora of lies and deceptions, romance lost and found and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book . This book was very hard to put down and I put it down once because I had an appointment that I couldn't miss. A must read and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to read the second book in this series.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    A fantastic thriller.... a must read!

    Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2020
    This book has something for everyone. There are a plethora of lies and deceptions, romance lost and found and enough suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the entire book . This book was very hard to put down and I put it down once because I had an appointment that I couldn't miss. A must read and I highly recommend it. I can't wait to read the second book in this series.
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  • Vicky Dedda
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READING
    Reviewed in Australia on April 5, 2018
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    This is the first book I have read by Robin Patchen and I loved it, it held my interest the whole time, in fact I left things I should have been doing to finish it. It is a stand alone book, which are the only sort of series I read, and had a great ending but I loved the characters so much and one of them Nate, is in the next book, so of course I have to buy the next book, not because I need to find an ending but because I want to keep reading Robin's wonderful books, she is a great author and Convenient Lies is an exciting suspenseful book. You won't be disappointed.
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  • Nida
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
    Reviewed in Canada on August 25, 2023
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    Had a hard time getting into the story, it dragged a bit in the first few chapters but in the it was worth the read. Well written, edge of your seat suspense.
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  • RuthG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Full of Lies and Twists that catch you!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 14, 2020
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    Great for a binge read, book 1 of Hidden Truth. I read this and Robin's Twisted Lies book 2 over one weekend.
    I don't like to give away the plot twists and turn or spoilers. My genre to read is romance and suspense and Robin's book has it all. Story is well played out with a great end… If you read i guarantee you will want to read the second in the series.
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