{"id":12376,"date":"2016-10-02T06:00:22","date_gmt":"2016-10-02T10:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=12376"},"modified":"2017-03-13T10:20:57","modified_gmt":"2017-03-13T14:20:57","slug":"review-beneath-these-lies-beneath-5-by-meghan-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=12376","title":{"rendered":"Review: Beneath These Lies (Beneath, #5) by Meghan March"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Wow, this book was unexpected! And I absolutely loved it!<\/b><\/p>\n

4.5 stars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Meghan March keep her blurbs really vague, and for the sake of enjoying this book the way the author wants, I\u2019m not going to say much about it. I went in blind and loved the story\u2019s twists and turns, and I would hate to ruin that for anybody else so I\u2019m keeping my review vague as well.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s another strong heroine and another totally alpha hero, the series\u2019 theme of a couple crossing socio-economic lifestyles and opposites attracting is continued beautifully and, in my opinion, in a more intense way than ever before. The chemistry between this couple is absolutely electric, and their connection is intense and all-consuming. I could feel everything that was developing between them, and I thought their differences were explored really well.<\/p>\n

Their individual stories are interesting, and kept me invested, but when they\u2019re together it\u2019s absolutely magic.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m fucking fascinated with you.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There\u2019s lots of feminine feistiness and alpha behaviour and protectiveness going on, but the chemistry is delicious and the sexy time is steaming. The relationship isn\u2019t easy, there is a lot that they need to deal with individually and it does take a bit to accept what\u2019s happening between them (I would have liked a bit more decisiveness from the heroine about this), but they are open with their feelings, honest with each other about what they want, and I love that.<\/p>\n

But as much as they may want to be together, there are a whole lot of other factors that complicate things between them and which all combine to create a wonderful intensity. I honestly had no idea where the story was going and was desperately trying to figure out how it was all going to play out, and I was taken by surprise again and again, with the whole thing tied together so well.<\/p>\n

If you want details\u2026 beware some spoilers\u2026<\/p>\n

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The heroine is Valentina. Introduced previously in the series, I loved her as the heroine of her own story. Strong, brave, and a big-hearted sweetheart, she\u2019s been through hell but she\u2019s pulled herself out of it, and I was so excited to see her get her well-deserved happy ending.<\/p>\n

Detective Hennessy is a great part of the story, and I love him! He\u2019s been hovering in the series for a while now, and I loved this chance to get to know him. His story is wonderfully in-depth and I really enjoyed him.<\/p>\n

Rix, the badass gang leader. I have no words. A definitely unexpected presence in the book, I thought he was tied in really well and I love the part he played. And his backstory is fantastic.<\/p>\n

Yes, there\u2019s a love triangle, but it works really well, and I\u2019m stupidly excited for the book that brings us the story of the remaining character.<\/div><\/div>\n

It\u2019s exciting, it\u2019s engaging, it\u2019s sexy and romantic and emotional, and I loved the direction the story took and how it all came together.<\/p>\n

A great read \u2013 4.5 stars.<\/p>\n

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The Beneath Series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Beneath\u00a0 \"Beneath\u00a0 \"Beneath\u00a0 \"Beneath\u00a0 \"Beneath\u00a0\u00a0\"beneath-these-shadows\"\u00a0\u00a0\"\"<\/p>\n

Beneath This Mask (#1)<\/strong>
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Beneath This Ink (#2)<\/strong>
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Beneath These Chains (#3)<\/strong>
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Beneath These Scars (#4)
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Beneath These Lies (#5)<\/strong>
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Beneath These Shadows (#6)
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Beneath The Truth (#7)<\/strong>
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Check our our Meghan March Author Spotlight <\/a>for more great reads from this author.
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