It’s been a while since I’ve immediately wanted to reread a book seconds after finishing it. That was until Devious Lies. Devious Lies is 600+ pages of quality, engaging, emotional storytelling. It’s captivating and fresh. It never felt overly long or repetitive. I am privileged to have read it.

The story centers on Emery Winthrop and Nash Prescott. Emery comes from a wealthy family. Nash’s family works and lives on the Winthrop property, and Emery’s best friend is his younger brother, Reed. One night, Emery decides that she wants to act on her feelings for Reed. Unfortunately, for her, she ambushes Reed’s older brother, Nash, who is much grumpier and very rude. It’s an awkward encounter that leaves her rushing out of the house, but it never seems to leave her mind.

Flash-forward years later- Emery is twenty-two. Nash is thirty-two. After her father loses his company due to insider trading and goes into hiding, Emery is let poor and in debt. Nash, on the other hand, is extremely wealthy now and has a strong hatred for the Winthrop family. It’s an interesting turn of events that leads Emery hunting for an employment opportunity at Nash’s company, and Nash determined to make sure that it’s the worst experience of her life.

This book was everything I needed. It was extremely well written and engaging. Honestly, I can’t stop thinking about it. I fell in love with everything and am heartbroken that this was standalone because quite honestly I would give anything to read more about Nash and Emery. They have this intense enemies-to-lovers energy and chemistry. And although the journey was long and angst-filled it was worth it to see these two characters get their happy ending. Also, it was amazing to see them grow.

Like mentioned earlier, Nash hated the Winthrop family. He blamed them for the death of his father. It was interesting to see this character begin to realize that he may have gotten somethings wrong and that he may have feelings for Emery. And then we have Emery. She had this huge guilt over what happened. After her father’s company collapsed, several people lost their job and although she wasn’t responsible for it, she had this guilt. Also, she went from having everything handed to her, to having nothing. She lived in a literal closest trying to make ends meet. But she never lost her spark.

All the characters were these complex beings with feelings and emotions.

I can’t say enough good things about this book. I’m happy to have found it and read it. Before this book, I wasn’t aware of Parker S. Huntington. But now, I’m a fan. She has this beautiful way of writing and her characters are hands down some of the best that I have encountered. 2020 has just started, but this is my favorite book of the year. I loved this book, and I can’t wait to convince everyone around me to read it.

Final Analysis

Devious Lies was amazing. Breathtaking. Wonderful. Never done before.