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One secret baby.
Two devastating lies.
Three lives torn apart.


Jolie Chapman was my first love.
Now she’s my most bitter enemy.
Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice . . .
Who am I kidding—I don’t believe in second chances anymore.

Tripp Montgomery was my first love.
I gave him my innocence.
Then he broke my heart.
And I committed the ultimate betrayal.

These Manhattan royals are out for revenge.
Sweet, sweet revenge.
But there’s something they want more.
Their daughter.

PARK AVENUE PRINCESS includes the prequel novella THRONE OF LIES.

(Note: Park Avenue Princess was previously published as Legacy of Lies)

268 pages, ebook

Published October 15, 2018

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Tara Leigh writes sexy contemporary romance about billionaires and rock stars that are alpha without being ***holes.

She attended Washington University in St. Louis and Columbia Business School in New York, and worked on Wall Street and Main Street before “retiring” to become a wife and mother. When the people in her head became just as real as the people in her life, she decided to put their stories on paper. Tara currently lives in Fairfield County, Connecticut with her husband, children and fur-baby, Pixie.

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2,596 reviews25.1k followers
June 4, 2021
Legacy of Lies is book one in the Legacy of Lies series by Tara Leigh. This is the continuation of Jolie and Tripp’s story from the prequel, Throne of Lies. I just finished this book a few minutes ago and wanted to try to write this while my emotions are running rampant. Because they really are. I’m a mushy, crazy, emotional bunch of goo right now. This book, both of them, have been the focus of my every thought the last couple of days. That’s how amazing they are!



Ten years has passed since the ending of the prequel, Throne of Lies. Jolie is twenty-seven and Tripp almost thirty. Jolie has spent the last ten years as a high fashion model. Nina helped her to launch her career. Now Jolie is wanting to slow things down a bit and launch a jewelry line of her own. She’s come back to New York to do so. She wants to be nearer to Nina as well.

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Tripp has made his own fortune on his own fighting against people just like his father, people that steal from others. He’s finally decided to come back to New York to face his own demons, to find his own redemption.

Both Tripp and Jolie were fueled by anger and hurt at how things had ended between them ten years ago. Both of them led productive lives but neither had ever been able to commit to any type of relationship with any one else. Because their hearts still only belonged to each other. As much as they wanted to deny it, they had never really let each other go.

“You have to figure out a way to forgive the mistakes of the past so you can build a future together.”

Chance circumstances and a case of mistaken identity brings Jolie and Trip back together again. There is such a fine line between hate and love. These two straddle that line, not really knowing if what they feel is anger or love. They think they can have each other and finally get closure and walk away but I don’t think it took long for either of them to realize that they couldn’t, would never, be able to walk away from each other again.

“So, you’re finally ready to admit there’s an us?”
“There’s always been an us.”

“This girl. She held my heart in her hands. A heart that beat for her, belonged to her. A heart that had only ever been hers.”


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These two have so much to straighten out, though. Ten years of anger and heart break. Ten years they could have been together if everyone would have left them alone when they were kids. There were also secrets and lies to overcome. Was there any chance that they had the strength this time to tune everything else out, forgive and forget, and grab for a second chance at a future together?

This book! The minute I started reading the prequel, my thoughts have been consumed by Tripp and Jolie. Tara Leigh’s characters drew me in and have not loosened their grasp on me one little bit. She is such a beautiful writer. Her books amaze me! Tripp and Jolie had suffered so much at the hands of others. I ached for them to get their chance at happiness. It was evident from the start that that happiness could only be found in each other.

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All I can say in closing is “Read This Series!” It’s breathtaking, heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. It will steal your breath away and also make you swoon. These are characters you will never forget. Thank you, Tara Leigh, for sharing them with us.

“That boy, this man, he was mine. And I was meant to be his.”

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2,434 reviews5,106 followers
October 15, 2018
5 Stars

I haven't read a lot of books from Tara Leigh but I can easily say this is one of her best books so far!I was hooked from the beginning and I couldn't stop reading!Legacy of Lies is full of emotions, it's intense,passionate and fast paced.

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Jolie and Tripp stole my heart, this is for sure an epic love.It has everything I wanted and even more.There is hurt,passion,desperation,regret,love and intensity between these two.

Tara Leigh delivers a story with suspense, a heavy romance, a brilliant plot and beautiful writing.


 


  
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October 15, 2018
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COVERGASM! THE PRODIGAL SON IS BACK FOR REVENGE!

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Blurb:
Money. Status. Wealth. Power.
I believed I was entitled to all of it.
My legacy.
Jolie Chapman.
I thought I was entitled to her, too.
My love.
In a scandal that set our families against each other, I lost.
My legacy. My love.
Everything.
I was heir to a throne built on lies, my crown forged from corruption.
Stripped of everything I'd been raised to consider my birthright.
Including my princess—who wasn’t mine, after all.
I’ve spent the past decade rebuilding my life, on my own terms.
Money. Status. Wealth. Power.
They’ve been earned.
Now I’ve returned to Manhattan for redemption, too.
Jolie wasn’t supposed to be here.
… And I wasn’t supposed to care.
Screw me once, shame on you. Screw me twice—
Who am I kidding? I don’t believe in second chances anymore.


Books should be read in order:
Book 0.5: Throne of Lies
Book 1: Legacy of Lies
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691 reviews1,103 followers
May 4, 2019
I so enjoyed this book. It had a awesome storyline and I loved both tripp and jolie. This is a second chance love story,it's full passion, betrayal,deception and secrets. Tripp and jolie had a young love full of hopes and dreams ,but that all changed when their fathers who were business partners are exposed in a ponzi scheme and not only were their lives of priviledge and wealth be gone,but their new found love will be over as well. Both went their separate ways and tried to forget about each other,but fate has different plans for these two. When these two meet again all the old feelings that they thought were buried are coming back and what started out for Tripp as revenge soon becomes more ,and when the truth comes out not only will these two lovers hearts heal and find love once more,but the dreams they had as young lovers will come full circle and they will have their happily ever after! Awesome read,Tara Leigh is a wonderful writer and characters are strong and deeply layered.
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517 reviews2,196 followers
September 23, 2018
A MUST READ AND TOP FAVE OF 2018!!!

I CANNOT EVEN. This story! I couldn't put it down. I was CONSUMED with Tripp and Jolie's second chance romance! It's suspenseful! It's emotional! God I even had tears several times! It's sexy! It's EVERYTHING!!!! Never have I met a guy like Tripp!!! OMG, I'm so in LOOOOOOVE! A new fave book boyfriend! A new fave story! A new fave author. Her writing is fucking magic. I don't even know what the hell to say. Going to have a SERIOUS book hangover. God damn, why did this book have to end?!

READ THIS BOOK! I'm telling all my book friends about it! I'm dead over this love journey! DEAD!!!!
October 4, 2018
Title: ➳ ❤- Legacy of Lies
Series ➳Legacy of Lies Series 1#
Author: ➳ Tara Leigh
Publication: ➳October 15, 2018


⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
💖💖💖💖


ღ This series & its author was recommend to me, & trust me I’ll be forever grateful… I love finding new authors

➳This book start off ten years after the finish Throne of Lies, in the prequel Tripp & Jolie affair start & finish due the insane drama over money & lies… In a scandal that set families against each other

➳Well guess what nothing change much in this book. I don’t mean that in bad way.. Just that with money comes drama & lies… oh & so much more

➦ know what you see, trust what you know

➳Jolie, heartbroken & alone to make major decision on what no young women should have make. She is living with a secret & lies that she now needs to somehow be fix before it’s too late

➳Tripp- (Remington Owen Montgomery III), before my father’s billion-dollar scam was exposed, the Montgomery’s were Manhattan royalty. Oh I have made my own billion & the legal way since that faith day.. But that not change the fact that due to my father greed I have to hide in the shadows

➳How could she ever trust him? How could he ever trust her? Only time will tell- Most would say, only thing is was their time was running out?

♥●• Will the Park Avenue Princess get back what belongs to her in time?

➦There is so much deceit & lies within
I consumed this book in more or less one sitting.
Anyway, overall, I had a lot of fun reading this novel.

► This is one of those books you are just dying to find out what happen, my suggestion -One way to find out how the story play out, is to “one click “this book & find out for yourself

➦📚 Hope you enjoy this read & also always keep in mind this is just my opinion

➦ 💕 would I recommend this book: Hell Yes.

➦ 💕 would I recommend this Series: Hell Yes.

Books should be read in order:

Book 0.5: Throne of Lies
Book 1: Legacy of Lies


➦ 💕 I received an EXCLUSIVE copy of this book in exchange for my honest review of it. 💕
💕 . .**This has not influenced my review.* ** 💕



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October 16, 2018
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Title: Legacy of Lies
Series: Legacy of Lies Series 1#
Author: Tara Leigh
Publication: October 15, 2018

LEGACY OF LIES: Is the first book within the ‘Legacy of Lies’ series by Tara Leigh. This is the follow up from the prequel ‘Throne of Lies’ where we’re first introduced to Jolie & Tripp, to understand this it is recommend that you start their story right from the beginning.

Ten years have gone by since Jolie & Tripp clapped eyes on each other, now Jolie is twenty-seven, things haven't been easy for her, and Tripp is nearing thirty, both have well paying jobs, Jolie a world class model jet setting all over Europe and embarking on a new jewelry line, and Tripp puts his past to use investigating fraud, or financial crimes like embezzlement. Now both are in New York again for good. They may not of seen each other but their love even though disguised under so much hurt and betrayal still simmered away in the background.

This was the man who had broken up with me the day after I gave him my virginity.
The day after we confessed our love for each other. An he'd done it with a text message.
A. Fucking. Text.


Their reconnection though unorthodox garnered all the feels, Tripp yet again claiming my heart.
Theirs is not a easy road back to each other though. One kissed reignited all their feelings.

Tripp and I had shared a kiss, a kiss that fused past with present.
A spine-tingling, stomach-flipping, steal-the-oxygen-from-my-lungs-kiss.


But a heartbreaking lie stood between them which could either tether them together forever or it could destroy them in the process.

The only reason why this didn’t get a 5 star rating for me was because it felt like the last chapter as it was wrapping things up felt rushed, before we knew it the ‘Epilogue’ is staring us in the face, since I was in that moment and loving all the nail biting conclusions I wanted to stay in that scene and read about the arrest and the downfall that occurred right after, their adjustment, the struggles. But other than that I really enjoyed this series. Now I’m begging that we get to read her friend Eve’s full heartbreaking story.

But all in all this series.this book, was So GOOD!! All the FEELS!! All the ANGST!! After how things ended in the previous book like others before me I couldn't wait to get my hands on this release day. And that same day I devoured it, couldn't put it down..

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387 reviews209 followers
February 6, 2019


Tara Leigh, a new to-me author, has astounded me with this series.

Legacy of Lies continues the epic love story between Jolie Chapman and Remington “Tripp” Montgomery III. It started as passionate, an envious fairytale, only to meet a tragic ending when they were both young. I loved the prequel, but beyond adored this sequel.

“You have to figure out a way to forgive the mistakes of the past so you can build a future together.”


Ten years have passed since Jolie and Tripp’s bitter and heart-wrenching separation. And both are returning to where it began - New York.

Being a fashion model was rewarding, but Jolie’s ready to settle down with a newfound jewellery business closer to her step-mother, Nina. Meanwhile, Tripp’s been earning his own wealth and status as a quiet partner to RiskTaker, a company dedicated to catching frauds and thieves. Now, he’s returning for redemption.

“Tell me, Jolie,” I growled, wishing my damn conscience would shut the fuck up. “Tell me you’ve missed this. Tell me you want this as much as I do. Tell me you want me. Tell me you want us.”


Tripp’s become a moodier and broodier asshole, making him irresistible and appealing. However, upon reuniting with Jolie that facade begins to crumble. Beneath the jaded man still remains someone flirtatious and caring.

And despite being filled with a burning combination of anger and heartache, the fiery passion beneath Jolie and Tripp hasn’t diminished once even as years disappeared. Neither moved on or settled with others and neither found themselves searching for something different.

While their hearts always belonged to each other, bittersweet reunions aren’t always easy, especially when mountains of hurt and deceit, layered with betrayal and anguish stand ahead. Legacy of Lies is an emotionally raw narrative filled with pain and sadness.

They possess an all-consuming love that teeters along the fine line of love and hate. It is difficult to resist, too easy to be drawn towards by its appeal. Jolie and Tripp are characters that'll consume your thoughts, pull your heart towards their story.



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3,026 reviews1,011 followers
October 1, 2018
4.5 stars and all the feels!

Wow! This book! It broke my heart, it healed my heart, I cried, I laughed, I swooned, I fell in love and I felt everything! The breathtaking conclusion to Tripp and Jolie’s story that began in Throne of Lies was everything I was hoping for, and I loved it!

I’m a sucker for a second-chance-romance, and after that devastating ending to the prequel novella, I was so excited to dive into this one. It’s set ten years after Throne of Lies, and both Tripp and Jolie find themselves back in New York City – she is a retiring model, and he has become an insanely wealthy businessman, with a company born off the back of the pain of his past. Whereas Jolie is looking to finally settle for the first time in her life, Tripp is back to face his demons and continue his mission of vengeance for all that he has lost.

At nineteen, the silver spoon I’d been born with was ripped from my mouth…
I was heir to a throne built on lies, my crown forged with corruption.
Stripped of everything I’d been raised to consider my birthright.
Including my princess – who wasn’t
mine after all.

It’s quite unexpectedly that Tripp and Jolie run into each other again, and it was every bit as intense, exciting and full of heartache as I was expecting. OMG, the feels! It’s clear that they never got over each other, and the pain, longing and love is palpable!

“Tell me, Jolie,” I growled, wishing my damn conscience would shut the fuck up. “Tell me you’ve missed this. Tell me you want this as much as I do. Tell me you want me. Tell me you want us.”

But it’s not an easy reunion. They have a mountain of lies, betrayal, hurt, guilt and grief between them, and it’s going to take a lot of effort for them to unravel it all, all while dealing with the rioting emotion of being back in each other’s lives for the first time in a decade. It’s a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs, and my heart was right there with them as they waded through it all.

“You’ve got it wrong. I don’t want to go backwards, Jolie.” I groaned against her mouth, lust tugging at my brainstem. I had tried ignoring her. I had tried forgetting her. I had tried deceiving her. It was about time I tried something different. “I want to fuck you into next week.”

There is a particular plot twist in this book that had my gut twisting. It’s something that can usually kill a book for me, and though I’m not happy with it, it adds a fantastic dynamic to the story, ramping up the emotions even more, and I was really impressed with the way it all played out. Beware massive spoiler…

This book is full of feels, with twists and turns, secrets uncovered and hearts on the line. So much grief and anger, and the early interactions in particular had me giggling at all of the angry lusting and teasing going on. It’s realistic, and shows us so much insight to the characters, all they have been going through, and all that they feel being reunited once again. But along with that anger is a whole lot of love. It’s noticeable in every encounter, even when they’re still dealing with their issues.

“Even when I was trying to hate you, I still loved you. That was the only reason I could hate you—because I loved you so damn much.”

And as they finally begin to overcome all of those hurdles and find their way back to each other, I love that they are both committed to working through it and fighting for their future together. And fight they do, because there is so much they need to overcome in order to move forward. Secrets and lies from the past are only a part of their battle, and my heart was pounding as the story played out and I revelled in the excitement, emotion and passion of it all.

“So, you’re finally ready to admit there’s an us?”
Her breathy laugh, low and quiet, whispered across my lips. “There’s always been an us.”
The truth we were finally willing to admit thickened the air between us, pushing us closer together until not even a breath separated our mouths.
This girl? She held my heart in her hands. A heart that beat for her, belonged to her. A heart that had only ever been hers.

I loved these characters. The book is written in dual POV so we get right up close and personal with both Jolie and Tripp, and I just adored them both! Tripp especially won my heart as the damaged, betrayed man fighting for the love of his life.

“I want to believe the fire between us hasn’t burned us both to ash. That we’ve been tempered by it, forged into steel. I want to own you and be owned by you. And I want to fuck you like you feel the same damn way.”

*Swoooooon!*

I loved this book! It’s an incredible, emotional love story, and a fantastic read from Tara Leigh!

4.5 stars!


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1,753 reviews1,326 followers
October 15, 2018
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5 FAIRYTALE CROWNS

Tara Leigh has composed her best novel to date. The betrayal and the secrets are just icing on the cake of this steamy second chance romance. I will never get enough of Jolie and Tripp.

Tripp is just all the things. I love him with all of my heart. Too much? Maybe, but I really do love him. He is honorable and loves fully. His nobility and desire to make amends and do the right thing makes him worthy of the throne he has lost. Watching him fight for that last piece, the woman he loves and the future he has lost, is just the best. He is more than deserving. Plus, he is the right amount of protective man, alpha in the bedroom, and romancer of hearts.

Jolie is a girl who was left floundering. She makes mistakes. A lot of them. She puts her trust in the wrong people and pays the price. Once she gets a glimpse of what her life could have been and what it could be now, she grabs onto it with both hands and refuses to let go.

This story has it all. The chemistry between Tripp and Jolie is perfect, and Tara Leigh has written some of he hottest scenes in the bedroom. The surprises she has not store for readers are unexpected and brilliant, and I particularly love how she intertwines all the parts of their story together seamlessly. These two deserve the HEA that was stole from them, and Tara Leigh delivers it.

Legacy of Lies is without a doubt my favorite Tara Leigh novel to date. It has it all, and I couldn’t have been more wrapped up in their story if I tried.

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1,096 reviews2,548 followers
October 22, 2018
I loved the setup in Throne of Lies, but loved the conclusion even more! Lingering questions were answered and we see Jolie and Tripp together again. Eeeeep! It was all the things!

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Second chance romance AND secret baby!! These tropes are two of my favorites and the execution was amazing! Tara Leigh can write!! Man oh Man, I was impressed by her prose. It’s so crisp and pretty. Her wordsmith skills are stellar! I cannot wait to read more of her words!

The storyline is intriguing and kept me glued to the pages. I loved Tripp and Jolie!! A lot! This was a winner on all levels!!

Highly Recommended!
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578 reviews3,436 followers
October 21, 2018
➳Wow... Just WOW! This short story had me on the edge of my sit... A passionate second chance romance, filled with regrets and a fierce relationship between two enemies, trying to find the truth about their pasts...



"Jolie had a temper.
The unfamiliar side of her was a bated book, shiny and tempting.
A trap.
And I knew exactly what would happen if I went after it..."




"As we kissed, time and hurt and shame fell away. There was only Jolie. Only us.
This didn't feel like revenge.
This just felt... right..."


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1,783 reviews370 followers
October 22, 2018
Desire was a razor blade, the slice quick and effective.

Pretty good conclusion to this quick duet. The way things planned out I wasn’t quite expecting. I truly loved Jolie and Tripp and their push and pull in this book. They had a lot of history to recover from, and it was fun reading them get through it. All in all a good angsty second chance romance with tons of secrets and lies revealed and uncovered!

Also... Eva needs a book! Does she have a book? That’s a story I’d like to read!!
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October 16, 2018
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Title: Legacy Of Lies (Legacy Of Lies #1)
Author: Tara Leigh



Excuse me Book Dragons but you need to read this book.
There! NO Beating around the bush... You need to read this book!

I have a confession to make, I was a tad worried before I started this series. I love love LOVE Tara's books but the other series were about rock stars and all that jazz... it might not seem like a stretch to some but these two series are miles apart. But once I got into Tripp and Jolie's story, I was hooked! (Review of Throne of lies, #0.5)

Legacy Of Lies is a beauty! Yes, it's a contemporary romance but somehow Tara has created a balance between a second chance love story that is a joy on it's own and has elements that is suspenseful, emotional and a true page turner.

So, Tara if you're reading this... I will never understand how you do it but Bravo! Continue to wield your magic on us.

Note: if you haven't guessed already, this is a spoiler free review.

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October 2, 2018
What an epic love story.
Tripp and Jolie are back. Ten years later from the life changing events that rocked their families. They both have secrets. They both have new problems to contend with. Most importantly, they’re both so incredibly besotted with each other it’s sensational.

I adored this book. Looking forward to reading more from this author ❤️
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October 3, 2018
After learning that he was an heir to a throne built on lies at nineteen due to his father's billion dollar ponzi scheme, Tripp Montgomery reinvents himself to never allow people like his father to reign as a thieving king again. For this reason he spent the last decade building his own fortune by exposing embezzlers, thieves and criminals. But what happens when he is reunited with his long lost love and assumptions he made in the past are blown away in light of long lost secrets and betrayals.

Gah!! This story was fantastic. It was intense and riveting and I could not stop reading. I loved how Jolie was sassy and spirited and despite the heartbreaking circumstances of the past, was still able to persevere. Tripp was sexy and pure alpha goodness. I loved this story and the underlying suspense theme. What a fantastic story! 4 stars! ~Ratula
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November 25, 2018
4 STARS

I was heir to a throne built on lies, my crown forged from corruption. Stripped of everything I'd been raised to consider my birthright. Including my princess—who wasn’t mine after all.

If you follow my reviews, you know that second chance romance is my catnip. Something in that sweet sweet angst of lovers reunited after years apart just speaks to me. I gobble it right up. So of course the blurb to this book reeled me in like a moth to a flame.

Admittedly, after finishing the prequel novella to this story, I was left slightly underwhelmed. I was a little nervous that the lack of feeling I had with that story would follow me into this one. Well I'm happy to report that I couldn't have been more wrong.
She was a deposed Park Avenue Princess who discovered that her tiara had been made of paste and plastic. Just as my crown had been nothing but a con.

It's been ten years since Jolie and Tripp were ripped out of their fairytale lives and away from each other by a scandal that rocked both of their families. A lie that that not only shattered the foundation of everything they knew, but imploded what they were to each other. And while it may have been ten years and they both went on with their lives, their past still molded them into who they are today. Neither has forgotten or gotten over the other, but the lies between them are simply too devastating to forgive.
Jolie and I had inherited a legacy of lies. Tonight, it would go up in flames.

This book brought all of the feels that I had hoped for and more. I loved Tripp's intensity and the way he couldn't help but want the woman he thought no longer wanted him. Their connection was instant when they were just kids, and it's no less potent now. But now they also have to wade through all the pain that continues to follow them. Along with the romance that flames between them once again, there's also a mystery of just what happened back then that drives the story forward. There's plenty of plot twists and sizzle to keep readers at the edge of their seats from beginning to finish.
This woman was going to annihilate me. Again. And I was going to let her.

I enjoyed this book thoroughly! Tara Leigh has a new fan in this reader, and I can't wait for more from her!

ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review

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2,170 reviews295 followers
September 24, 2018
Rate: 5/ 5 stars


If I though the prequel was amazing, I had no idea how truly brilliant Legacy of Lies would be.

Tripp was even better than before and I lived for his moody a**. He is closed off, hiding behind a computer screen and acts like an a**hole because he got his heart broken by all the people close to him, with exception of his best friend who is now also his business partner. But put Jolie back in his life and you see his facade start to crumble at first sight, even while pretending to hate her, he loves her and you can see how she just melts him. Ah these two are just glorious!!

There is much more to their story now than just being the heirs to an Empire who had everything taken from them; that one faithful day ruined their lives more than they both initially thought. They had to fight to be someone other than the name their parents ruined, and that cost them a lot more than just riches.

Almost ten years later and their chemistry is still there, the love is still there even if it's hidden behind hurt and resentment. When these two are in the same place, it is impossible to hide that there is a connection between them, their chemistry breathes fire, their love pulls them together but there are so many secrets between them...so many players in the game of their love story that are still at play, and still hidden from them that when they finally come to light they could threaten everything.
However their love is stronger than all the secrets, and there is one secret in particular that brings them closer together instead of apart, to fight for what they all missed the past 10 years, to fight for what they wanted all along but got taken away from them.

Tripp and Jolie's story was a beautiful one, full of angst and suspense and love, so much love. Legacy of Lies is like an episode of Gossip Girl that you'll die over. Heirs. Secrets. Lies. Family. Friendship. Love. It's all there and it all makes it the perfect second chance story. I absolutely loved Tripp and Jolie's and I wish their story hadn't ended at all.

➳ARC kindly provided by author, in exchange for an honest review.

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602 reviews27 followers
September 25, 2018
Excellent book, great ending! Legacy of Lies continues 10 years after Throne of Lies. Lies and secrets has broken and kept Tripp and Jolie apart all these years. Very emotional story, Tara Leigh makes you feel what they are going through. The book was hard to
Put down once I started it. One of my top reads.

Review copy was received for an honest opinion.
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686 reviews401 followers
October 14, 2018
“…Why had I ever thought love would feel like sunshine and rainbows? It didn’t. The love I felt—it was fierce and possessive and pervasive. Invading every crevice, every cell, every atom of my being.”


As an introduction to a new author, Legacy of Lies was sensational! Tara Leigh is without a doubt a very skilled storyteller and Legacy of Lies left me dying to get my hands on more of her words. There is much to love about this book and haven't the talent to express them as beautifully as I'd like. This is a second chance, enemies-to-lovers romance built off the prequel Thrown of Lies. While you do not *need* to read the prequel to enjoy Legacy of Lies, I can tell you that it does intensify the emotions of the story. In addition, the prequel provided a solid bedrock for Tripp and Jolie’s story and offered context and depth to their characters – so really, while you don’t absolutely have to read Throne of Lies, you still absolutely should!

“I was heir to a throne built on lies, my crown forged from corruption.”


Tara Leigh’s writing is intensely beautiful and compelling. Legacy of Lies is extremely well written, and I cannot stress this fact enough. As an editor, I cannot tell you how often I read a book and struggle to get into the storyline because I see repeated mistakes, typos, etc. and they become distractions that limit my connections to the story. That wasn’t the case with Legacy of Lies. While the writing is superior, it’s the emotions of the book that suck you into the story in an unbelievably intense fashion—and without a doubt, Tara Leigh shows true brilliance by layering emotions with a pace that fits the story perfectly. The dual perspectives allowed me to really get into the Tripp and Jolie’s heads. The character growth I saw in this book was superb and I was beyond impressed with Tara Leigh’s storytelling talents. I could not put this book down—in fact, I read Throne of Lies and Legacy of Lies back to back staying up all night long to complete the books. Since I have small children, I rarely do this…my sleep is precious little as it is, but as the sun came up and my sons began to wake, I couldn’t be remotely sorry that I had read throughout the night.

“Was he a frog… A guy you kiss to find out if he’s really your prince?”
“ …A real Prince will treat you like a princess right from the start. Kissing a boy won’t ever turn him into a prince.”


“Our bodies became one that night, but it was our hearts that truly adhered. Our souls that had fused together.”


Legacy of Lies was an emotional rollercoaster that completely drained me in the most amazing ways. The depth of emotions that Tara Leigh conveyed within the covers of this book was utterly outstanding. Tripp and Jolie’s chemistry and passion for one another shines throughout the story… even when they hate each other, they love each other deeply. I loved that Tara Leigh brought me through such an array of emotions—one moment I was near tears with the angst and heartbreak and in the next breath I needed a cold shower. For those of you reading this who may also be new to Tara Leigh, who aren’t sure about whether the heat of a new author is sufficient, let me put that to rest. It’s unquestionable that Tara Leigh makes it an art form to turn on her readers. My piece of advice: have your batteries charged and/or changes of panties at the ready cause if this book doesn’t make you hot there is nothing that will!! There is something about the enemies-to-lovers dynamic that takes hot sex and turns it into HOT. AS. FUCK. Sex, you know? I had heard fantastic things about Tara Leigh’s books and was so incredibly honored to be able to read an advanced review copy of Legacy of Lies—of course, now this author will discover my superior social media stalking skills and I will be reading everything I can get my hands on that she’s released in short order!!

“…I was about to fight a war…with stakes so high I couldn’t afford to lose. Would Jolie be my ally…or my enemy? Would we come out of this war unscathed and united? Or would we be decimated and divided?”


I want to express how incredible I found this book… I want to send as many readers flocking to Tara Leigh and her books as possible. Don’t deprive yourself of reading an absolutely phenomenal love story or of experiencing a new author if you haven’t read Tara Leigh in the past. I guarantee she will win you over and have you as hooked as she had me. Its only been a few days since I finished the book and I already want to dive back into Legacy of Lies, and I will as soon as I can! BUY. THIS. BOOK! You will thank me…
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423 reviews23 followers
October 5, 2018
Tripp has been building his business since his father's business and his inheritance was all based on lies.

Jolie has made it big as a model and is wanting to start her own business.

These two have avoided New York since the incident, but they both know they need to move on with their lives.

Tripp has always loved Jolie, and even though he tries, he can never hate her like he wants. He can't when he knows he is keeping secrets from her.

Jolie is stuck and is trying to get over Tripp after all these years. However, it is impossible to forget him when she is keeping her biggest accomplishment from him.

When their paths cross, their chemistry is stronger than ever. They are true sole mates, but have a lot of resentment that stands in their way. They know they have always belonged together, but somethings aren't as easy as they seem.

The twists and turns in this book had me rooting for this couple to get their HEA. I always knew something was up, but I couldn't quite put my finger on what would occur. The fact that these two stood united made the story that much more enjoyable.

I absolutely loved this book about love that overcame emotional events and came out stronger than ever. Tara's writing is absolutely phenomenal, and I cannot wait to see what she has in store for the future.

-An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.-
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2,599 reviews11 followers
September 24, 2018
WOW! So much happens in this story. Tripp and Jolie's story was amazing. They had to endure betrayal from all sides from people who loved them.

Jolie, I thought who had it worse. Living with a secret everyday, that only hurts her even more. Because the secret is a living with person who she thought she could trust.

Tripp becomes the only person who can protect her from the past they were torn apart from.
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669 reviews214 followers
October 15, 2018
One of the best second chance romances of this year!! Bravo Tara Leigh!

Make sure you read the prequel first!! I fell in love with Jolie and Tripp all over again. Their chemistry and pull was off the charts. A bit of a modern tale Romeo and Juliet twist. It was delicious. This romance was also suspenseful, I didn’t know where we would end up a couple times.

I loved Jolie’s relationship with Romy, she wanted to be there for her in anyway she could. Her love was definitely not missed. Same with Tripp’s love for Romy. He could of taken a way out but he stepped up. Proved he could be a good father unlike his.

I was on my toes till the very end. It was a fun story to read. I’m happy to add Tripp to my book boyfriend dungeon. So I’m a happy reader! Now I’m interested if Eva, Jolie’s bff will get her story? As a twin momma I’m looking forward to this.
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916 reviews371 followers
October 6, 2018
The stunning conclusion to The Lies duet, Tara Leigh takes you on an emotional journey. Legacy of Lies fast forwards 10 years from Throne of Lies.

Tripp and Jolie find themselves reunited and each of them have some secrets their keeping. This second chance romance has some love/hate in it that had me devouring the pages. Chemistry that is off the charts and bombshells that will have you gasping.

You’ll fall in love with this story, you will feel their pain and find yourself caught up in what is happening. With a bit of suspense Legacy Of Lies concludes Tripp and Jolie’s story brilliantly.

Loved it
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4,678 reviews588 followers
September 24, 2018
As with my review of the prequel story, Throne of Lies, I wish to start this review with a moment of honesty.

I was fortunate enough to beta read a very early version of Legacy of Lies – so early, in fact, it went by a completely different name. However, being given the chance to see an early form of this book in no way influenced my ratings and reviews of Throne of Lies and Legacy of Lies. My ratings and views of the final product are completely independent of what I got to see in the early stages of creation. I loved the early version I got to read, I also loved the final product, but I did not let my knowledge of the development influence my final view.

Now, what you really care about: what I thought of Legacy of Lies.

Without a doubt, Legacy of Lies is another fabulous book from Tara Leigh. Each book I read amazes me, pulling me ever deeper into the author’s work. In no time at all, Tara Leigh became an author I will happily read anything by, with Legacy of Lies demonstrating why I’m so willing to consume all her words. It’s a wonderful story, one that sucks you in deep, and you’ll find yourself addicted throughout.

As with all of Tara Leigh’s books, Legacy of Lies is a solid four-star rating. I’ll be completely honest and say it is not my favourite Tara Leigh book – I have a weakness for rock stars, and the emotions pulled out of me in the Nothing But Trouble books mean those are my favourite Tara Leigh books – but it is certainly a wonderful read. Every Tara Leigh book is worth reading, and even though this is not my number one Tara Leigh book it is certainly a book I’ll be recommending to others.

It’s a book that will appeal to many, touching upon a number of the favoured tropes within romance. However, as with every Tara Leigh book, the author puts her own spin on things to ensure you’re hooked. There are plenty of layers throughout this book to enjoy, countless elements you’ll find yourself addicted to, and you’ll quickly find yourself lost to the story.

Tara Leigh has a way with words, ensuring you’re pulled into the book from the very first page. A couple of pages later, you’re deeply in love with the characters, a couple more pages and you’re addicted to the storyline. As the story progresses, your love and addiction grow stronger, your desire to see how everything plays out growing more desperate. With all there is to enjoy, this book will have you feeling all sorts throughout.

Without a doubt, Legacy of Lies is another winner from Tara Leigh.
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2,356 reviews365 followers
October 5, 2018
Jolie and Tripp's story continues in Legacy of Lies. They are running from their past till their paths collide and their lives turn upside down before starting a new one all together. I can't say much about the story without spoilers. But just know you will be completely shocked , surprised and totally hooked with the twists and turns of the story. My jaw is hurting from hitting the floor too many times. Second chance romances with star crossed lovers often run the risk of being predictable. But not this one by Tara Leigh. I was feeling on the edge throughout the book. What a beautifully crafted story! It was like watching a blockbuster movie filled with passion, actions, mystery and lots of emotions. I wanted to give her a standing ovation or something!
oh my Tripp Montgomery! Yes I said it. Sexy as hell, arrogant, confident, alpha all the way yet full of own inner battles. He is like a modern day knight who is fighting against all the odds. He will emerge as a winner who will get it all - the kingdom and the Princess. But not before Tara Leigh put him and the readers through the wringer. I am totally at awe with the princess, Jolie Chapman. Beautiful, courageous and totally inspiring. The chemistry between them is scorching hot and the love is just heavenly delicious. The supporting characters were awesome. and so was disgusting negative characters. You can feel a book is really great when the feelings and the characters stay with you for a long time even after finishing it. Jolie and Tripp will be in my thought for a long time!
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649 reviews25 followers
September 24, 2018
"In a scandal that set our families against each other, I lost.
My legacy. My love.
Everything." Tripp and Jolie had it all until it was burned to ashes by someone they thought they knew. Two kids from wealth whose lives were built on lies.
Couldn't put it down! One of my Top Favorites of the year! The conclusion to Tripp and Jolie was that important to need to know. A must read!!! 5 stars
Tara this was a fantastic two part series with the prequel and then the full novel. You gave so much and i could feel the characters emotions as I read along. Emotional! Suspenseful! Page turner! You'll fall in love with Tripp and Jolie as much as I did. Sorry that the story had to end though. Tara's writing was definitely flawless and continuous to the end. I look forward to more of her books.
***ARC provided in return for an honest review, read for Sweet & Spicy Reads***
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276 reviews3 followers
September 23, 2018
WOW!!! I was given an arc in exchange of my honest opinion.
This book will keep you on edge to find out what happens to young lovers that lost everything because of lies.
And the story continues of Tripp and Jolie.
Almost ten years have passed but feelings can’t tell the difference.
Tripp Montgomery has come back where it all started in NYC, but what he didn’t know was that Jolie Chapman was back also.
Jolie is superstar model and a jewelry designer, and also living a lie.
She hates Tripp or does she still love him. .
Tripp wants revenge or does he want Jolie back.
Secrets and lies will either bring them back or tear them apart.
MUST READ
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