The book was... interesting to an extent. I was not as hooked as I was when i started reading the Effington series by the same author.This is the third book in the 'sinful family secrets' series but can be read as a stand alone which I just did. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is the 'Lies of omission'. Evelyn loved her husband a lot. Adrian returned the ardour too. They both had some secrets. But Evelyn's secret could barely be called one, because her husband knew everything about it. It was not surprising that Adrian was the Sir; it was pretty evident right from the start. Victoria Alexander could have described something more about their past: the first time they met and all the incidents happening later. Just the dialogues between them was not sufficient to show their past. It felt kind of incomplete. But this part was really funny with all stupid things Adrian does. Part two is Deception. In this part all the secrets are revealed. And then starts Adrian's game of deception: pursuing Evie from both Sir and himself. After some more events, Evelyn comes to know about Adrian's secrets and then comes the third part:The ruse. This last part was interesting, though I felt it was bit dragging. 3/5. Evelyn, has The Life, married with a adoring husband, parties and friends, and nothing could bring a dark cloud over her happiness, until her past comes back to haunt her. Evelyn once was a spy who worked for the british government, but gave that all up when she married, and now they need her again, only she despises herself for having to be forced to lie to her husband, the love of her life, but when a old beau comes back into her life, she doesn't know who she will really choose. Adrian, although a gentleman once had a secret life in his past as well, but that kind of life is history, until his wife starts acting a bit odd, and he is determined to find out why. When he discovers what is really going on, he decides to play a game with Evelyn, one that could bring in a danger to them both that neither of them could foresee, and with test the bounds of their love.....My Wicked Little Lies, is the second in this series, and I have seen this one on the shelves for months, and even though its been a while since I have read from this author, I thought why not?? So the minute I got home I started reading, and it caught my attention from the very first chapter, and held it until the very last. I have to say this is probably one of my favorite books so far from this author. I have always loved all the other books that I had read previous by Alexander, however this one I think tops them all. I have a certain weakness for spy stories, especially in a historical romance, and the setting was just perfect. I just loved how the characters in the book, had already fallen in love, and takes places two years after they get married, and we see a lovely story unravel, with an thrilling plot, that curled my toes with anticipation, the characters strongly portrayed and so endearing one couldn't help but fall in love with Evelyn and Adrian and even the side characters as well. I think one of my favorite aspects of this book, is how Evelyn is very strong willed but not too strong, just enough that just wanted me to shout "You go Girl"!!! Adrian is very Alpha at times and very stubborn and it was almost comical watching these two hash it out at different segments throughout the story. Overall a beautifully written story, with a balanced flow, well written characters, and a plot that will steal your breath and .....your heart! Definitely a Keeper!!!!
What do You think about My Wicked Little Lies (2012)?
I don't know why this left me so cold. I couldn't even be bothered to finish it.
—pbmc
was an o.k. read, I kept waiting for something amazing and it never happened.
—dinoeatingzombie
Sheer delight, webs of lies entangling lives! One of her best to date!
—JodiannSlomski
