{"id":65336,"date":"2022-06-30T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T13:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=65336"},"modified":"2022-06-30T08:27:43","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T12:27:43","slug":"release-arc-review-twisted-lies-twisted-4-by-ana-huang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapistbookblog.com\/?p=65336","title":{"rendered":"Release & ARC Review: Twisted Lies (Twisted, #4) by Ana Huang"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Twisted Lies, the fourth and final book in the Twisted series by Ana Huang, is live!<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An intense, chemistry-filled fake-relationship romance with an irresistible, broody antihero, and the woman who is his only weakness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Amazon<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Amazon Worldwide<\/a>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Paperback<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Blurb<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Charming, deadly, and smart enough to hide it, Christian Harper is a monster dressed in the perfectly tailored suits of a gentleman.<\/p>\n

He has little use for morals and even less use for love, but he can\u2019t deny the strange pull he feels toward the woman living just one floor below him.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s the object of his darkest desires, the only puzzle he can\u2019t solve. And when the opportunity to get closer to her arises, he breaks his own rules to offer her a deal she can\u2019t refuse.<\/p>\n

Every monster has their weakness. She\u2019s his.<\/p>\n

His obsession. His addiction. His only exception.<\/p>\n

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Sweet, shy, and introverted despite her social media fame, Stella Alonso is a romantic who keeps her heart in a cage.<\/p>\n

Between her two jobs, she has little time or desire for a relationship.<\/p>\n

But when a threat from her past drives her into the arms\u2014and house\u2014of the most dangerous man she\u2019s ever met, she\u2019s tempted to let herself feel something for the first time in a long time.<\/p>\n

Because despite Christian\u2019s cold nature, he makes her feel everything when she\u2019s with him.<\/p>\n

Passionate. Protected. Truly wanted.<\/p>\n

Theirs is a love twisted with secrets and tainted by lies\u2026and when the truths are finally revealed, they could shatter everything.<\/p>\n

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Add to Goodreads<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Review<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u201cDarkness was always drawn to light, but I wasn\u2019t just drawn to her; I was fucking obsessed.\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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

The final book in the Twisted<\/i> series, this is an intense, chemistry-filled fake-relationship romance with an irresistible, broody antihero, and the woman who is his only weakness.<\/p>\n

Stella is the fourth member of a group of best friends who have books in this series. She is the shy one of the group, but is a well-known fashion blogger who works hard for the success that she longs for. She sees the love that her friends have found, and though she wants that for herself, it\u2019s in more of an abstract kind of way, because she\u2019s happy being single and doesn\u2019t really have the time, or the desire, to go out and look for love. Stella has been quiet in previous books, and I was excited to get to know her, and we very quickly learn that she\u2019s dealing with challenges that not even her friends are aware of.<\/p>\n

Christian Harper is the billionaire businessman who owns the building that Stella lives in. He runs his own security company and is a tech genius who occasionally operates outside of the law, but he\u2019s powerful and cold enough to get away with it, and God, he\u2019s so intriguing! We saw glimpses of him in the last book of the series, where he was clearly very taken with his new tenant, so when he discovers that Stella needs a fake boyfriend to help her online presence, he proposes a mutually-beneficial fake relationship \u2013 with strict rules in place to protect them both, of course.<\/p>\n

\u201cCareful, Stella.\u201d His low warning pulsed between my legs. \u201cI\u2019m not the gentleman you think I am.\u201d
\n\u2026 My reply fought its way past my dry throat. \u201cI don\u2019t think you\u2019re a gentleman at all.\u201d
\nA slow, lazy smile tugged at his lips. \u201cSmart girl.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Despite their blazing attraction, they manage to follow the rules, but when a stalker from Stella\u2019s past resurfaces and she is in danger, Christian moves her in to his apartment to protect her while he hunts down the threat, and that\u2019s when things get really interesting.<\/p>\n

Darkness was always drawn to light, but I wasn\u2019t just drawn to her; I was fucking obsessed. I would throw myself into her flame and let it burn me alive if it meant her warmth was the last thing I felt before I died. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I love these characters so much. Stella is sweet and strong, but she has vulnerabilities, and I thought she was so relatable And Christian\u2026 *dreamy sigh*. He has this cool, confident elegance that conceals his inner beast, and though he appears smooth and unruffled, the man is pure alpha male. Stella is his undoing, and with her, we get to see his well-hidden softer side, and I loved watching him wrestle his feelings – and clearly lose – as she drives herself further and further underneath his skin.<\/p>\n

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Oh my God, the chemistry between Christian and Stella is insane! It\u2019s like a separate character in the book, underpinning every single interaction between them, and there\u2019s this sense of anticipation that drips off every page just waiting for something to happen.<\/p>\n

When I claimed Stella as mine, I would do it so fucking thoroughly there wouldn\u2019t be a shred of doubt in either of our minds as to who she belonged to\u2026or who I belonged to in return. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s an intense and delicious slow burn, and the sexual tension was killing<\/i> me, but the build-up is totally worth it. We get to see them bickering and bantering, slowly opening up to each other, softening towards each other, and fighting against their raging attraction. We see so much of who they truly are, so that when the inevitable happens, there\u2019s a strong emotional connection there that makes it even more climactic (in all senses of the word).<\/p>\n

It was only a matter of time before the dark chemistry between us exploded into something neither of us could come back from. <\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It\u2019s just as sexy, passionate and intense as I was expecting, and God, I love these two together! Even with all of that fire, there is a playfulness to them, and so much emotion. And more than just their lusty attraction, they are truly there for each other, they encourage each other and grow with each other, and the character development is beautifully written and so satisfying to watch. Stella gains confidence, and stands up for herself to fight for what she wants, and I was so proud of her! And Christian\u2019s emotional side is unleashed as he discovers the depth of love that he\u2019s capable of. There\u2019s a lot of heart in this story, and those softer, more tender moments are beautifully written.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought you don\u2019t believe in love,\u201d I teased.
\n\u201cYou\u2019re right. That was the wrong word \u2026 Because love is ordinary. Mundane. And you, Stella \u2026 You\u2019re extraordinary.\u201d<\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

But there are secrets between them, and we all know that never turns out well. There is some drama, and a touch of suspense, and it all blends together really well for an exciting and emotional read with twists and surprises that kept me completely captivated.<\/p>\n

The rest of the characters from the series all appear, and I loved seeing the whole crew together. The girls are fabulous, of course, and the boys are such an eclectic bunch and the scenes with them together had me laughing at the randomness of it all. But I loved seeing them all again, and loved that we got some continuation for each of the couples, and even a glimpse into their future with a phenomenal epilogue which provides wonderful closure for the series.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a little bit more of mysterious character, Dante, which I really enjoyed, as he\u2019ll be the main character in King of Wrath<\/em>, the first book in the upcoming Kings of Sin<\/i> series, and I cannot wait for that!<\/p>\n

I loved this book. It has all of the intensity, emotion and romance that I was hoping for, and it\u2019s a great finish to the series.<\/p>\n

4.5 stars!<\/p>\n

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.<\/i><\/p>\n

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Twisted series<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Twisted Love (#1)<\/strong> (Alex & Ava)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Twisted Games (#2) <\/strong>(Rhys & Bridget)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Twisted Hate (#3)<\/strong> (Josh & Jules)
\nReview<\/a>
\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n

Twisted Lies (#4) <\/strong>(Christian & Stella)
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\nBuy:\u00a0 Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About the Author<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Ana Huang is an author of primarily steamy New Adult and contemporary romance. Her stories range from lighthearted to dark, but they all have HEAs with plenty of banter and swoon sprinkled in.<\/p>\n

Besides reading and writing, Ana loves traveling, is obsessed with hot chocolate, and has multiple relationships with fictional boyfriends.<\/p>\n

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