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They say the truth will set you free. All Piper wants is to heal and recover from a great loss. But that loss is compounded by the fact she’s in a new country surrounded by strangers. Her life has been changed forever. The man she gave her heart to shattered it with one lie, alternating the course of her future. Luca has spoken the truth since the day Piper ran. The problem is the truth doesn’t align with what’s in his heart. He regrets the decisions he made and the words that came out of his mouth. Luca wants to fix what he broke, no matter the cost. But before he can move forward, he has to get over his past. When Piper is found, and her secrets are revealed, Securities International will never be the same. The past and future are about to collide as new enemies descend on the team and their loved ones. Once the dust settles, there will be too many scars left to count. The next book in the award-winning Securities International series slices through the lies of the past to reveal the truth hidden beneath.

172 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 22, 2023

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E.M. Shue

78 books1,478 followers
E.M. Shue is an Alaskan award-winning romance author. She writes in many different sub-genres but always features badass heroines in gritty situations. As the mother to three grown daughters and two granddaughters she wants readers to be able to see that tough girls can have happy endings too. She is married to the love of her life of over twenty years who she married within months of starting to date, instalove is real.

She published her first book in 2017 after having a dream that later became the Beverley Award winning, Sniper’s Kiss. Since her debut, she has gone on to win this award three more times with different books and has published over forty titles.

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Profile Image for Florence ..
894 reviews261 followers
August 23, 2023
I have been following along this series for a while now and I was super excited to see how this book would turn out and i’m really happy to report that the answer is into a book that I really enjoyed reading.

I really enjoyed the romance and the set up for it. I’m a massive fan of second chance romances and I loved how it was done in this book. It was super cute and lovely and I really enjoyed reading it.

I also really liked the suspense elements in this one; they were super fun to read and I really enjoyed reading them.

This was a very fun and enjoyable read and I had a good time reading this one.
Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.6k reviews166 followers
August 24, 2023
Piper has been indulging in a secret relationship with her bodyguard, Luca, and things took a turn when she heard him saying something that broke her heart, so she went on the run. She ended up landing in another country to heal & recover, and it's not going too well at the beginning, but luckily, there are people who are there for her & won't let her give up. Meanwhile, Luca is starting to really panic about not finding her as the months go by without any word, and he would do anything to fix what he broke. On top of all this pain, the danger to Piper's life has found where she landed so she's going to need help again, but Luca has finally found her so he's determined he won't let anything happen to her. This story was very fast paced despite our couple not being together through a lot of it, and the twists were popping off, and maybe just maybe, Piper & Luca will work it all out. I'm super excited for more in this series with that ending tease & HIGHLY HIGHLY HGIHLY RECOMMEND!
320 reviews10 followers
August 18, 2023
Wow! What an emotional read! Piper and Luca have such an amazing connection that even apart burns deeply. They were secretly dating til one day they weren’t. Piper thinks Luca may be seeing someone else. She storms off. She gets ran off the road by someone who shouldn’t have done it. Piper looses a specific thing that devastates her. Something she didn’t get a chance to tell to Luca. She goes away not knowing Luca is trying to find her. Can Piper heal and move on? Will Luca find her? If he does, will their connection burn again? Can Piper let Luca back in and tell him what she lost? Wait til you find out! You won’t want to miss a single minute of this heartfelt read.
1,521 reviews5 followers
August 22, 2023
This is a brilliant romantic suspense that you won't be able to put down.
Piper thought she had everything until the one person she trusted let her down so she ran.
Now her life has changed and not for the good.
She has lost hope and her baby and is miles from home and the love of her life Luca.
Luca is trying to find Piper but she has disappeared and now months have passed.
Will he be able to find her before danger does.
So much drama and suspense but also plenty of heartbreak and tears but also so much love.
I can't wait for the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Carolyn Spence.
1,554 reviews10 followers
August 17, 2023
Another chapter in this series, this is Piper and Luca's story. Loads of angst and loads of emotions for these two characters. It puts you right into their mindset, both high and low emotions, as a reader you are put through the gambit of feelings. There is still an overall threat throughout this series, but hopefully we are getting closer to finding out more with each and every book. Always a wild ride with this series. Totally love every single book.

I voluntarily reviewed this book.
Profile Image for Amanda M.
2,212 reviews16 followers
August 22, 2023
I've loved this series since the beginning and this one delivers a well executed story. Secrets, lies, truths, suspense, danger, and second chances are some things that I liked about this one. I also liked the storyline, how it is consistent with everything that's happened, and what's currently present as the mysterious Sir continues on with his plan, plus the new enemies coming to the forefront. Then that ending, I didn't expect it. I was like what the..... I can't wait to see what's coming next, where it'll all go from here.
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
17.4k reviews212 followers
August 23, 2023
This is the 10th book in this incredible series and this is Luca and Piper’s story. Piper just wants to heal and recover from a loss, while Luca regrets what he said and shattered her heart.
This is a well written story which is an action packed, emotional roller coaster, with loss, regrets, truths, healing, secrets, lies, danger, suspense, intrigue, second chances, romance, heartbreak, tension, and loves, which leads to an entertaining, tragic, haunting, unpredictable, and steamy page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.
2,436 reviews6 followers
August 16, 2023
Piper and Luca go through so much from misunderstandings, loss, danger and threats. Piper has so much to overcome before she feels like she wants to get better. Luca is barely functioning after Piper leaves without a trace. We get some new characters and catch up with some old ones. The members of Securities International are still worried about Sir and if he will find them. I absolutely love this series and can't wait for the next installment.
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1,807 reviews21 followers
August 19, 2023
This is one of my favorite series and I get so excited with each release. It’s superb storytelling with characters you invest time with and feel like you are right there, experiencing everything with them. This one is emotional and has all the drama and suspense I love. Piper and Luca are perfect with such a fiery connection. You went to read this one and will devour it. I could not put it down and want more.
Profile Image for Tiffany.
1,965 reviews3 followers
August 20, 2023
Omg loved this book. Luca and piper were together in Scotland at si but when she overheard Luca say something she ran but danger got her right has she fled the compound now piper's been gone a year trying to heal but Luca never gave up looking for her. What will happen when he finally knows where she's at? Can they work everything out and be a happy couple? What will sir have in store for them next?
1,356 reviews4 followers
August 21, 2023
Such a good read. I have been waiting for Piper and Luca's story for awhile now and was not disappointed. It was a little emotional, but a really good second chance romance. It had me anticipating what would happen and had danger as well. Now I have even more questions about new characters that I hope will get answered in the next book. Can't wait! I received a review copy of this book and am leaving a voluntary honest review.
Profile Image for Rosa Dunahue.
1,254 reviews21 followers
August 23, 2023
Piper and Luca story is going take you on an emotional journey. Their relationship has been keep as a secret for a few reasons but that not her only. Now on the run she will lose more than the love of her. But will he be able to win her back before something can happen to her. Their journey is twist and emotional. But definitely one you don’t want to miss. This series keeps getting better with each book.
577 reviews3 followers
August 25, 2023
OMG. I have been waiting for this story for so long, I needed to sit still and have the time to read it all the way through. And I was not disappointed. I feel like this story has sat in the background of so many others within this series, for so long, I just didn't know what to do with myself with it in my hands. I was not disappointed. So much emotion. Such a great page turner. My heart was all over the place. I love this series.
359 reviews12 followers
August 19, 2023
Wow! This book was utterly fantastic! What Piper had to go through, brought out all my emotions. This book just sucks you in from the start. Luca and Piper had many things to work out in this book. I highly recommend this book!! The plot continues in all books in this series. I really can’t wait for more books!!
3,920 reviews
August 21, 2023
Emotional, action packed, suspense story!

Ms. Shue definitely knows how to capture this reader and keep her reading well past bedtime!

The Securities International series keeps getting better and better!

Piper and Luca's story had me in tears.

I wanted to shake Luca!

I applauded Piper!

Number 10 and still going!!!
Profile Image for Lynn Stifle.
3,514 reviews66 followers
August 21, 2023
Oh my gosh this book! I love second chance romances and I was so amazingly pleased with Luca and Piper’s story. This story had a lot of emotion, with fabulous character chemistry and connection. It’s full of drama, action, danger, suspense, and an ending that left me wanting the next book as soon as possible. Great read!
Profile Image for Amanda Rodriguez.
217 reviews
August 22, 2023
Outstanding. Truth’s Kiss is so tragically beautiful that it truly hurts your heart only to heal it in the end. I absolutely love Luca and Piper’s story. The hurt, sorrow, pure love and tragedy is felt in every sentence. The suspense of not knowing what’s going to happen next literally keeps you on the edge of your seat and has you craving more. Another beautiful story E.M. Shue!!
Profile Image for Jennifer Soppe.
2,248 reviews12 followers
August 26, 2023
Short circuited my emotions

Piper, one of the Securities International kids, has been forced to keep her relationship with Luca, a Securities International bodyguard, a secret and that is not the only secret she is keeping . As the story progresses harsh words are spoken, she runs with a heart that is broken, and winning her back will require more than a token. Truth’s Kiss short circuited my emotions.  Knowing how this book starts from previous books in the series did not lessen the impact on my emotions.

I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
Profile Image for Tiffany Mahaxay.
113 reviews1 follower
August 23, 2023
What a great read! Ms Shue bring you another Securities International book from her series. Piper and Luca have just a great relationship in the book that you can’t help but to love their story. This book will make you cry for Piper and the heartbreak that she goes through🥺, but she will have her HEA with Luca! ❤️
Profile Image for Renae.
797 reviews
August 16, 2023
I've been a fan of Securities International for a while & EM Shue did not disappoint with this story! I cried a few times, threw my Kindle once or twice-its just all the emotions EM's characters give you! Got some answers, but now I have more questions waiting for the next book!
Profile Image for Cindi.
75 reviews
August 22, 2023
A very emotional story that is heartbreaking, especially for mothers. The characters are wonderful and you truly see how they change and grow throughout the story. This book is a beautifully written piece of art and I highly recommend this series to anyone who enjoys romantic suspense books.
Profile Image for Denise Scott.
365 reviews10 followers
August 22, 2023
Wow ! On a scale of 5 stars I give it a 12 ! Strong characters and in-depth plot . I could feel what Piper was going through and Lucas pain was well explained in the book . This series stays true to the plot and characters .
Profile Image for Latifa Morrisette.
2,476 reviews61 followers
August 23, 2023
Truth's Kiss is book ten in the Securities International series and is Luca and Piper's book. This is an emotional romantic suspense that I really enjoyed reading. I have read this series since book one and to see how 5hese stories and characters evolve is amazing. I am excited to read more.
Profile Image for Tianna.
221 reviews2 followers
August 23, 2023
Wow this story really had me going from start to finish. I don’t ever think I have read an entire book with tears in my eyes the whole time. Piper and Luca are intense but soooo worth every moment of heartbreak and passion. My chest is still burning with the intensity of this story!
Profile Image for Julie.
527 reviews2 followers
August 22, 2023
Loved this book, beginning to end. I was anxious to see what would happen with Piper, so many emotions and struggles she had to go through. A great read!
237 reviews
August 27, 2023
This was a great continuation of an already awesome series. The characters were great. The plot was excellent.
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