All the Pieces

by Angela Richardson

When so much love has been built from lies and manipulation, how much of that love is real?

In ALL THE PIECES, the third and final installment in the Pieces of Lies series, we find Norah in a dangerous and heart pounding situation in London with the Lappell. It will be the collision of two worlds that have done nothing but tear Norah down the middle, and love that has torn her apart.

In this story, we find out that the biggest mystery of all is not what is said, but what isn't.
Will the truth set Norah’s heart free? And will it all end in tragedy or happiness?

*NOTE: This is a new adult novel with some mature sexual content.

Genres: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Mystery, Drama, Dark

236 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 28, 2013

About the author

I live in North Queensland, Australia, and I’m married with two beautiful children who rule my world. I grew up loving grunge rock, feminism and free thinking. I'm not great with feeding my social media, and don't like talking about myself, so I drift in and out online. If you know me, then you know too much ;-)
Romance, angst, darkness and adventure feed my writing obsession.

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If you'd like to drop me an email - my email address is angelarichardson1979@gmail.com

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Reviews

[SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ · Rating 4 out of 5]

★★★★! All the Pieces, book 3 of 3. One captivating women, three men in desperate pursuit of her love. Set against the lifestyle of the elite & secret societies with enough suspense & intrigue to keep you mesmerized!

“Loving Norah meant being respectful about what made her happy. And I wanted her to be happy; I just wanted her to be happy with me.”

The Pieces of Lies trilogy is the whirlwind saga of one captivating woman and three amazing men vying for her heart, featuring the dazzling life of the ultra-rich, secret societies, mysteries, lies, deceit, suspense, intrigue and even blackmail.

Book 1: Pieces of Lies
Book 2: Pieces of Truth
Book 3: All the Pieces

In Pieces of Lies (book 1), we meet Norah, with a murky past embarking on new beginning by transferring to Maclaren University to finish her last semester of College and be closer to her best friend Josh. Instead of taking their friendship to another level they end up having a fall-out and Norah meets the jaded, entitled school playboy Clint. Norah soon finds herself in a tug-a-war between these two men only to have her first love/ex-boyfriend Samuel, re-appear as her third suitor.

In Pieces of Truth (book 2), Norah is in a committed relationship with one of her three suitors while the other two are frantically trying to win her back. In a shocking turn of events orchestrated for most parts by the secret society Lappell hearts are broken and Norah will end up not knowing who to trust or what to believe. As much as she cares for these three men, she is desperately trying to sort through the Pieces of Truth.

In All the Pieces (book 3), following the shocking ending of book 2, Norah has run off to get married to one of her suitors, but when Lappell, set on controlling their lives, interferes yet again the other two suitors step in to help Norah. It’s a race against time and Norah needs to make a choice between the three. Just when she thinks she has it all figured out all the pieces of the truth and the lies comes back to haunt her…



Norah Ross is beautiful inside and out. After losing her mother she was raised by her father. She has secrets from her past that will be reveled in book 1 and 2. She is an artist with a few successful exhibitions under her belt. There is no doubt that all three men have a sincere desire and love for Norah and it is clear that she loves parts of each of these men. Four words to describe Norah: Captivating, strong, unique and sincere.



Josh Hollows is Norah’s best friend since childhood. What has worked in his favor is his deep friendship with Norah serving as a very solid foundation for a relationship plus their undeniable attraction to each other. Six words to describe Josh: Loyal, calm, smart, sexy, intense and ruthless!



Clint Weston the ultra-rich, jaded playboy from one of the most affluent families in the US has never cared for a woman nor had a girlfriend until he met Norah. What works in his favor is his ability to be both vulnerable and expressive in his love for Norah. Six words to describe Clint; Possessive, relentless, attentive, vulnerable, intense and ruthless!



Samuel Voltaggio is Norah’s first love and ex-boyfriend. What works in his favor is the love they shared and that the break-up was not of his nor Norah’s choosing. Six words to describe Samuel: Relentless, secretive, handsome, persistent, intense and ruthless!

The Pieces of Lies trilogy has been nothing short of a roller-coaster of lies, deceit and secrets all under the watchful eye of the all-seeing secret society, Lappell and powerful people in Norah’s past.

Though three men vying for one woman is bound to lead broken hearts I never saw this ending coming! I would describe the ending as… leaving Norah happy and in love and so very loved, but with the shadows of her past hanging over her. She ended up with the person I thought she should from book 1, and yet somehow not my favorite. After everything she had been through and choices that were made and actions taken by outside sources I would have wished for her to be able continue on the path she set out on. I understand the author’s reasoning behind it, but for me it was still bittersweet…

One heck-of-a journey! Two agonizing cliff-hangers! Three love-of-your’s-lives! Four compelling main characters!

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Clint’s rating: 5 stars
Josh’s rating: 5 stars
Samuel’s rating: 4.5 stars
Norah’s rating: 4.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 4 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 3.5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 4 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 4.5 stars
Story ending rating: 3 stars
Book editing rating (5 = no edits spotted): 4.5 stars
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Overall rating: 4 stars

Would I recommend this series: Yes.
Would I re-read this series: Maybe later.
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.



ARC provided to me by author in exchange for an honest review.

[Alexis *Reality Bites* · Rating 5 out of 5]

- This review contains mature content, reader discretion advised.
4.5 STARS out of 5
Genre: Contemporary Romance
NOTE: If you have not read books 1&2 in the Pieces of Lies series DO NOT READ because this review does have SPOILERS from those books.

I finished this book and my immediate thought was OH SHIT! My second thought was EXPLOSIVE!



All the pieces come together in this EXPLOSIVE from start to finish final installment in the Pieces of lies trilogy. Never a dull moment in this series, nope not a single one. Angela Richardson will keep you on your toes till the very last page is read in All The Pieces.

Quick series recap
In Pieces of Lies we meet Norah a college student who is suddenly immersed in to a secret society called the Lappell after attending a party with her best friend Josh. Readers soon find out that there is more to Norah than what meets the eye. This bit of information is what entices the Lappell to pursue her. During this time Norah meets and becomes involved with Clint, a Lappell member. At this point whether this is a good or bad thing is unknown.

Meanwhile Samuel her first love makes it clear that he will not remain in her past, thus beginning Pieces of Truth. In Pieces of Truth a game of TRUTH OR DARE brings out secrets. Heart breaking betrayals occur, Enemies become Allies and New Enemies show their faces as all of these Jaw Dropping Shockers fill the story with a plethora of twist and turns that will leave readers SPEECHLESS.

At the end of Pieces of Truth Norah has chosen the man she wants to be with and they decide to get married and make it official.

In All The Pieces Norah and Josh are blindsided bringing their plans to a sudden halt. The Lappell refuse to take no for an answer and will stop at nothing to get what they want. Now in Prague facing unforeseen circumstances just when Norah hits rock bottom she gets some very unexpected help from some very unexpected friends . If that’s what you want to call them..



The Truth, the whole truth and nothing but..
He said it..Now it’s out in the open…She knows...What will she do? I’ll tell you what Norah does, Norah goes BAT SHIT CRAZY with one thing on her mind JOSH. Norah takes on her dark side refusing to let anything or anyone keep her from her future. Not even those who claim they are there to help her.



Everybody deserves to have a fair shot
Solving riddles is just the beginning. Now that a world wind of cause and effect has brought Norah face to face with Clint, Samuel and Josh, she must look the truth in the eye and once again decide to whom her heart belongs. But with people still holding in secrets how can be sure her choice is the right choice.



Book highlights

- The Truth, the truth hurts
- More Secrets
- Darkness
- Hide and Seek
- The Lappell
- A party
- Fast Cars
- Fate
- Borrowed Time
- The right to choose
- Goodbye
- David vs Goliath
- James
- Best ending in 2013. Wait is it too early to say that? WHATEVER.

My Thoughts
Fast paced and very well executed, Angela Richardson has a true talent called story telling. She captures readers with lovable and questionable characters with a guessing game that leaves you wondering who the true villain is. She also exercises your brain as you race to solve riddles and put together All the Pieces. EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLLENT JOB!! And that ending… EPIC!!!!! Best ending to a series I’ve read in 2013.


My Ratings
Characters- Lovable, Sexy and utterly Irresistible
Writing Style- Fast paced and very well executed
Plot/Storyline- Girl fighting for love and to be free
Steam Factor- Medium/Moderately Steamy on a scale of 1-10 I say 7.5
Overall- I LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!!!! I HIGHLY recommend this series!

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10-9-13 Got my ARC!!!

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After the way book 2 ended... I NEED THIS BOOK NOW.

[Jacqueline's Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

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3 Are-You-Serous?- Stars

Where do I even begin with this review?! There is just so much. Okay, let’s just approach this like a bikini-wax, you know it’s gonna hurt like a bitch, but just do it and once it’s over, you will be glad it’s over and you did it.

The review will contain elements from Pieces of Lies (book 1) and Pieces of Truth (book 2), if you have not read it, do not continue.

So Norah picked Josh, I know, did you cry? I did. Were you sad? Yep Yep Yep. So it’s been awhile since I’ve read this series and I had MANY MANY MANY months to come to terms with it. Honestly I wasn’t going to continue with the series, I was that pissed.

“You say she’s mine, but I don’t think she was ever mine to begin with” – Josh

BUT I had to, not to use Richardson’s words, but "come to full circle" with this book. I loved book 1, as much as I HATE HATE HATE, I mean, if I could pick stabbing my eye with an ice pick, or read a love triangle, what do you think I would pick? So when I got into a love-quadrant, I was thinking to myself, can I handle this shit?

I could! Hence my five star review for book 1. Man, I gobbled up that read like no other’s business. I loved CLINT! I mean, anyone who pops my cherry, just holds a special place in my heart. So when I got to book 2 and you know what I am referencing. She freaking picked Josh, oh man. I was going to reach into my tablet and throat punch Norah. I wish I did in fact.

I went into All the Pieces (book 3) with an open mind. Granted, I can’t relate to this book, what so ever, okay I take it back. I have been in a relationship with a person because I couldn’t have the person I wanted, BUT I’ve never was in love with three different guys at the same time. I can’t comprehend that. Everyone has a book boyfriend, the one man who is just it for them, I call him husband, BUT not everyone is like me, so I took my personal self out of this little equation and pretended to be Norah, yes my pussy is made out of gold and I have three guys going after me. (It’s a stretched, BUT I did it).

Here’s a minor summary - > Norah is with Josh, Josh gets kidnapped, then Clint and Samuel help Norah get Josh back. Oh god, can you tell how much frustration I read?! That’s really not the whole book, there’s some shit thrown in, like sex party, best friend and unrevealing more truths.

Let me put the HUGE DISCLAIMER out there, this book didn’t work out for me, BUT it’s not a bad book. There are just a lot of elements I find in a story I just can’t handle. With that said, if the following works for you then please read it!

5 POV is crazy, it’s too many players and I was going bonkers. I don’t have anything against more than 2 POV, b/c sometimes I do like them, but this time, I just didn’t see the cause. Honestly, there shouldn’t have been Tess or Samuel. I didn’t understand the need for those two characters.



Cheat Sheet of Players and my personal opinion

Samuel – Original Ex-Boyfriend. Norah’s dad didn’t like him and he didn’t really fight for her, so she left

Tess – Norah’s best friend, an unnecessary character

Norah – crazy Herione who has a pussy made out of gold

Clint – Ex-Boyfriend, the “rebound” BF after Samuel aka “chump”, who got dumped for no reason

Josh – Guy best-friend who Norah picked and I don’t see anything redeeming or attractive

Also, the writing is VERY descriptive and I know a lot of readers like this kind of writing. I’m a dialogue kind of girl, so when I had pages and pages of thought, I majorly cringed.

The few moments of “flash backs” were not necessary, it was like a dream or a memory? I didn’t get it. Just write from beginning to end please. Again, a major pet peeve of mine, I do not like flash backs, unless you have to have it.

I can’t stand indecisive heroines, again a lot of readers love these girls, I however, find them annoying, flippant, and ridiculous. I just want to smack her! I know I need to calm down. Oh and the whole time, all three guys were nice?! REALLY!? Give me a villain, pul-please!!!!

Oh and let me get to THAT part. When I got there I was just thinking to myself, I knew it, I knew it would happen, but I didn’t think it would and when it did, I was just LIVID. I mean, seriously, WHY?! I didn’t think it was necessary and I saw the author’s note in the end and yeah I’m one of those that were angry. Not that I had invested anything into it, but still, STILL!

It’s a relatively slow pace read, until the last thirty percent and it really picks up. That’s where the major angst comes out and you will be ripping your hair out of head. I am still riding on the adrenaline that was coursing through my veins while I was reading it.

My final note, if you love antsy, descriptive reads, love –quadrants, and book 2, Pieces of Truth, then this book is definitely for you.

Thank you Angela for providing me a copy and I hope you don’t hate me. I am so honored I got to be come to full circle with the Pieces of Lies Series.

Images and ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review

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“Just think of me as a canvas and you as the paint, and try and imagine that we are creating a masterpiece that’s so beautiful, that no other piece of art could rival its beauty.” - Clint

Oh boy! What a freaking conclusion to THE MOST suspenseful romance EVER! Yes, EVER!

My Casting:


If you have been a fan of the series and read the first two books, Pieces of Lies (book 1) and Pieces of Truth (book 2) you know what a roller coaster this story has been. Not only is it a love square; yes three men and one woman but it also has secrets, TONS of secrets and an underground society that holds too much power.



First, I highly recommend either re-reading or at least re-reading the epilogue at the end of Pieces of Truth (book 2) before starting All The Pieces. In fact the book picks up and dives back into the storyline.

“I know I had no right to do this to you, but if you ask me if I regret it, I will answer you no. if you ask me if I’d do it again, I’d say yes. I would do it again and again. There is darkness in me that lives and breathes just like yours, except it’s motivated by love and not by pain.” – Josh

Norah and Josh are off in Europe getting ready to elope. Norah thinks her past, Sam and Clint are just that, just her past. Things seem perfect until Josh is kidnapped and the two men sent over by her father to help Norah get Josh back are Sam and Clint!! Yes, Sam and Clint are back and on a mission to help Josh and Norah! It’s like the world has gone C-R-A-Z-Y!

“Someone better start explaining this fucked-up little reunion I just walked into. This has to be some kind of sick and twisted joke, and considering the situation, it’s far from fucking funny.” - Tess

Ha! I love Tess! That was like my favorite line in the book!

As Norah, Tess, Clint, and Sam are trying to find Josh the love square continues as all the men still have feelings for Norah and she has feelings for them as well. The entire time, I was still on Team Clint. He has been my favorite man out of three, even when I couldn’t trust him, I knew deep down he and Norah were it for one another. At the same time, Sam was her first love, and Josh would (no, scratch that he DID) everything, even lie and cheat to get Norah. As much as I wanted Clint to be the guy, I wasn’t sure if that was the right choice for Norah.

“I was going to marry you Josh. I picked you. I chose you. I came all the way here and did what I needed to get you back. And you just pushed me away. You pushed me to them.” -Norah

Norah is still feeling the pull from all three men while trying to rescue her fiancé. All three men really stepped up and showed their true colors at the end. All they wanted was what was right for Norah, even if that was letting her go. I admired them all.

“You want to know what the saddest part is Tess?” I said, sounding chocked up. “What’s that Josh?” I felt heart constricting as the brutal truth flowed from my lips. “You say she’s mine… but honestly, I don’t think she was ever mine to begin with.”

The very best thing about the book is the multiple perspectives! The book is written in Norah, Josh, Tess, Sam, and Clint’s point of view! I think it was essential to the story that we knew what all the characters were thinking. It truly made the book for me. For the first time in the entire series I felt like I knew all the characters and all the truths were laid out for me; no more hiding or lies. I also love that aside from the romance, there is a suspenseful story being told, even in book three of the series. The Lappell are still up to their old tricks, even to the very end they play a major role in the book. I absolutely loved even in the third and final book in the series I had no idea what was going to come next.



The ending, oh man the ending! There is closure for all those involved. I felt like the ending- that goes into the future was one giant epilogue! I loved it. I can see some people not being totally happy, but I think considering what a love square this series was, the ending was perfect. I think over all fans will be very pleased, yet sad all at the same time.

The Pieces of Lies series is a special series. It has everything I love in a book… a love triangle/square, lies, deception, secret societies, the mob, the rich, power, greed, and of course three amazing men who know how love a girl… that is for sure!

I can’t wait to read more from Angela Richardson in the future. I am so grateful she has shared her series with me to read and review. Such a wonderful and different story I hope others will read and love as well!

I give All The Pieces (Pieces of Lies #3) 4.5 Stars

ARC provided by the author in return for an honest review.

[Bianca · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW! this book took me on such a wonderful journey, these character's and their stories will stay with me for a very long time. The perfect ending to their story.

All the Pieces picks up where Pieces of Truth finishes. Norah and Josh are together, their plans to elope in motion. We've learnt about Josh, and his ploy to win Norah. That's all I'm going to tell you. Seriously, its better to go into this book blind, so many things happen, its fast paced and action packed. It wouldn't be a Pieces of Lies book if it wasn't packed with secrets galore, and of course the love square of the century is still prominent. This time however we get to see into each of the characters heads; Norah, Josh, Clint, Samuel and Tess, and you are going to love what they have to say.

Each character grows and I truly believe they all come full circle since we first met them. I loved reading from Samuels POV because I finally got to understand his feelings towards Norah, and it helped me understand why he acted the way he did. He's fiercely protective, obviously because of the family environment that he grew up in, but he's also considerate, selfless and he's quite charming too.

This is how I would always remember this girl who took my darkened heart and brought to life a man I never knew I could be. I was better because of her. ~ Samuel

My heart goes out to Norah. Throughout her life she has been surrounded by secrets and lies, how do you know who to believe? What's real and what's been manufactured. She'd come to expect there to be big 'reveals' , for the truth to surface and she has to deal with the backlash. That's no life to lead, especially when your heart is on the line. It's no wonder the darkness resides within her.

These guys...were so much more than special. They were all part of my soul. And we were all friends. Finally friends. It was all I truly wanted. And now it was all going to be taken away from me. No. Not now. Not after this. They were too important to me. Clint, Samuel and Tess ~ Norah

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[Mitchii · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is hard to review and not because I don’t have anything to say. In fact, I have tons to say, from ‘what I positively adore’, to the mean ‘why did you do that?!’ But I’ll hold my thoughts because I want for others—especially the fans of this series to enjoy this book without hinting you of what will happen. Since I received a review copy and there were no reviews yet that I’ve got to savor the surprises in store for me. And I want you guys to have the same feeling of satisfaction that I had.

I will try my hardest to stick to no spoilers review. I’ll try my best to explain it in my own vague way. If you happened to stumble across this review, I just really hoped that you had read the second book, Pieces of Truth. The ending of the sequel left me shocked to the core. The book dealt with manipulation and how the pieces of information can be used against a person. I thought Josh was the underdog in this complicated love square. But you know what, he’s the clever among the three. He managed to make things work out for him because he knows how to use the information he had. And ultimately he was chosen by Norah.

Yes, Joshua was the guy that Norah had chosen. I thought the lies he built will be downfall of their relationship. So I was totally surprised that this information was revealed immediately. I was really surprised with Norah’s reaction because last time she kept on running away from everybody (from every truth she found out). But it looked like she really loves Josh to be able to embrace the guy’s flaws. So no, this book is not about that which at the beginning I thought it was. I wasn’t really prepared for the ride; but I do know that it’s not going to be smooth sailing one. One thing I learned from reading this series was to expect the unexpected. Oh boy, those were unexpected.

Lappell made their appearance once again and this time they are serious on getting Norah on their side. They targeted people close to her and used him as a bait just to have her on their group. And knowing Norah, she will do anything to have that person back. As in anything, even accepting the help of her two former lovers, Clint and Samuel. I do like Samuel; and among the three he was the one that I really liked but it looked to me that the guy had already lost the battle. Now Josh and Clint had a strong bond with her and the two guys will do anything to have her. But more than that they wanted her happiness, and they wanted for her to be sure on who she will choose and this time no more lies.

Even after that crazy ride with the Lappell guys, I think Norah had already made up her mind. She knew who she really wanted. So I thought after all that it was a clear path to happily ever after until I tripped and fell flat on my face with another revelation. I’m happy for Josh and Norah and I was so sad how it painfully ripped that away from them. They still got something out of it, but I still I do want it badly for them. I guess I’m a bit pacified with this tiny surprise. Although I would love them to have this complete version of happiness but a half of what could’ve been a whole will suffice.

Overall it was crazy read, one moment I was in the highest peak and immediately sloped down that got me all fuzzy inside. But despite the wild ride, I absolutely enjoyed every minute of it.

Preview Quote: “I know I had no right to do this to you, but if you ask me if I regret it, I will answer you no. If you ask me if I’d do it again, I’d say yes. I would do it again and again and again. There is a darkness in me that lives and breathes just like yours, except it’s motivated by love, and not by pain.” — Joshua

I received a review copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.

Addendum: I was fortunate enough to receive a bonus material form Ms. Richardson the author of Pieces of Lies Trilogy. This is a deleted scene of how Josh first came up with the idea to do what he did in Pieces of Truth. Check it out on my blog

*****

Why?! Why did you do it? Whhhhhhy? But it was still awesome! Full review to come closer to the publication date.

I received an advance copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you.

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series was holy moly craziness!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unless you read it, I honestly can't explain it...it was just...


To say the least, the book was never dull, it had secrets and twists all over the place!

Norah must be some hot piece of you know what, because 3 men chased after her the entire book, she must be dropping it like it's hot!


What I loved about this book was all the POV's. Norah, Tess, Josh, Samuel and Clint. Loved hearing what they were all thinking, that was perfect and exactly why I rated it a 4.

But, the ending...:(
Not a huge fan of how this ended. I was pulling for one man while another man was chosen, so for that, I was not too happy about the conclusion to this series. Oh well, you can't win them all.


Overall, loved the series and loved the writing!

[Jenn Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Captivating "The Truth Will Set You Free Stars!

This was the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable series. It made me laugh, it made me angry, and it made me cry....and cry...and cry...I do not want to say too much about this final book; I feel like anything I say even if they are just my thoughts and feelings would ruin it and the best way to experience this series as a whole is to go in knowing very little! This had everything I wanted and more. This is one of the best series I have read...well quite possibly ever! Angela's writing is so unpredictable and it just consumes you. If you have not read this series you must READ NOW! You will be taken on one hell of a journey that completely rocked my world; yes you will have two agonizing cliff hangers,but since all three are out now you will not have to endure the agony of waiting for the next to come out; you will experience love *3; and you will endure every possible emotion you can let your heart feel. The characters Angela creates are just so compelling! I will never forget this series and the only thing I am sad about now is that it is over. I would love to forget this series only for the simple truth as I want to experience it all over again!

I know I had no right to do this to you, but if you ask me if I regret it, I will answer you no. If you ask me if I’d do it again, I’d say yes. I would do it again and again and again. There is a darkness in me that lives and breathes just like yours, except it’s motivated by love, and not by pain.

Just think of me as a canvas and you as the paint, and try and imagine that we are creating a masterpiece that’s so beautiful, that no other piece of art could rival its beauty.”

I am not sure what else to say except read this series now! Oh wait I did already say that but trust me it's worth repeating.

*****Absolutely Brilliant!*****

[Always Addicted · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, Angela really did it this time! All the Pieces is a perfect ending to a lie infested trilogy as it unfolds the truth. You will soon realize that the truth is not always beautiful. The book opens with Nora sharing her pain and regret. You will be hooked right from the beginning wanting answers. This journey will bring more problems to solve and expose each man to Nora. Who is the man she can forever trust? Who is the man who has her heart? Guard you're heart as you read this so not to get hurt.

[Fab Fun & Tantalizing Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start with this. If you have not read book one and two...... STOP! Read them now... I'll wait!

Still waiting.. Finished yet? I know once you start you will not be able to put them down.  All right I am going to trust you.

Book three picks up right where book two left us..

If everything you've known has stemmed from lies and deceit. Can you ever have anything that is "real"?

"You are my home Norah. It doesn't matter where we are in this world; when I'm with you, it's the past, it's the future, it's just this calm and passionate feeling of perfection that rises in my heart every time you are near. And you may hate me forever and never forgive me for doing this, but know I will never stop fighting for you, I will never stop searching for your soul and I will never stop believing in our love."

Norah feels she has found her happy place. She has followed her heart and found love. Right? Is it possible to build a life while you created it upon a bed of lies? Josh has finally gotten what he wanted. Everything will work out. Right?

I love Josh. I love him for all his flaws and bad choices. He is one of my favorite characters. I feel that his love for Norah is true. It's a lifetime love. It was built years ago and stems from friendship. He is such an interesting character. I dare you not to become infatuated with him. I have caught myself sitting and wondering how Josh ticks, what drives him. I am completely captivated by this man and how he goes about his life.

Will this love ever be fulfilled? Is it possible? Only time will tell (I'm NOT telling, lips are sealed)

"You say she's mine.... but honestly, I don't think she was ever mine to begin with."

Clint cannot let her go, his love for Norah lit a fire that will never burn out. I think he needs her like he needs air.  It's passionate and it's the only love he wants. He will always love her, with his soul.  He is still suffering the drama and events from book two. Again, I have to say I adore Clint too. Clint has made me want to dive into my kindle and wrap my hands around his neck. He infuriates me and then makes my heart flutter.

Let's not forget about Samuel. His part in all of this comes to light and I was able to view him totally different. (I was not a huge fan in book one and two, lol) but I have not one valid reason for this by the way! I am guessing you can tell already my obsession with this series - not rational!

This is the beauty and torture! You as the reader are torn. You see all sides of this story with Ms. Richardson's amazing writing. (This has led to a few emails that I am sure she has question my sanity! Sorry!)

I adored the alternate POV's. I wanted to be inside their heads. Each key player got a turn. Each chapter pulls you in more. I could NOT put the book down.

The Lappell, the Mob ... Where else can you get mystery, intrigue and steam that makes the pages singe your fingers while holding your book.

I think every woman on the planet would want to be loved the way Norah is loved.  It is intense and passionate and raw. It makes your toes curl and your insides melt. It sets your skin ablaze... amazing! I honestly think at times the lights flickered in my house - power over load from the sexual chemistry and angst dripping from the pages.

This book is the perfect conclusion to this fabulous series. Every rock that has been upturned, twist you have encountered. All comes full circle. You get answers to questions you did not even know you had. It's simply amazing. Brilliant. I am going to miss them! I could go on and on.

I cannot wait for what Ms. Richardson gives us next. Bravo! In case you missed my hints.. READ THIS SERIES.

[Jennifer Shiels · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book both broke my heart and made me smile. I have loved this series and now it is over. I have loved and thought Josh was the one for Norah from the beginning of this series. I cried near the end of the book but I'm also happy with the way it ended. Things happen for a reason and it probably ended up the right way, even thought it really upset me. Definitely worth reading.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tragically lovely! I didn't think I could fall more in love with Joshua then I already had. Seriously wow he made lots of mistakes but he loved Norah in a way that makes you want to have something similar. Well without the hurt and angst. Plus reading all the different POV's was fun. Angela you rock! Thank you for this awesome story.

[Steph's Romance Book Talk · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am emotionally torn between loving this series and just hating how things ended. It was an unexpected emotional rollercoaster that I would gladly ride again.

After the epilogue, the deleted scene, and the acknoledgements I now have understanding and the meaning behind how this story ends. Though my heart aches for some of the twists and turns, I can have peace and see the beauty of it all.

[Nina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an e-copy of this from Angela Richardson in exchange for an honest review.

Warning: Please don't read this review if you haven't read the first and second book from the series. Spoilers might be present. Read at your own risk. Also, this post will be a very long one, mind you.


First of all, I'd like you guys to know that I'm so thankful to Angela for trusting me to review her series. She's an amazing woman, you folks. My opinion about All the Pieces is nothing related to her. It's purely my reactions and feelings towards the story. So keep in mind that I adore this lovely woman, okay? I told her first about my reactions because I want her to know that despite me having mixed feelings about this book, I understand why she did that and really, I love this series just as much.

The ending of Pieces of Truth blew me away. I never thought Josh can do that. I love that man to the moon and back. So even if I had my suspicions back in the second book, I did my best to give him the benefit of the doubt. But to no avail, he failed me. Yes, he did it for love. Yes, he did it for himself. Yes, he did it for him and for Norah. As much as I hate what he did back there, I totally understand him. Sometimes, you have to take some things into your own hands. I actually believe that the love between Norah and Josh was far greater than friends, lovers, and a married couple. It's way beyond that. I don't know. But that's how I felt. And right from Pieces of Lies, even if I was rooting for Josh and Norah, I know they won't end up together. It's just like that.

I'm doing my best here not to spoil anything so you guys will enjoy it. I have to say that I loved the plot right until the middle. Something happened in there and from that point on, I felt like I was watching some romantic-suspense novel wherein I know what will happen to the characters. Yes, I've guessed right. It was so cliche-y for me. Angela didn't surprise me in here anymore. Though I know she did the right thing. She was brave really for pulling out that kind of ending. Sometimes, even if you don't want something like that to happen to a book or to your favorite character, you just know it's the right thing to happen. It doesn't matter if you're rooting for Samuel, Clint or Josh. Just remember that the ending was the best thing for all the characters. Each of them did something and of course, everything comes with a responsibility. Especially if the Lappell was involved. See, secret organizations such as that one is highly dangerous. Every luxury comes with a price. It'll never stop to haunt you till your last breath. I'm telling you, my heart is still broken into pieces because of what happened to my favorite character. I'm not giving anything away, ain't I?

Am I boring you already? I'm sorry but I cannot stop since this will be my last review for the series! If I can actually tell you everything that happened in this book, I'll tell you right away. But I won't because it'll make your reading experience a waste.

The last three chapters bugged me. I'm sorry, Angela. But it really did. It's okay for me if you have one, 'Months later.' Having two was a bit bore for me. Though I was happy to see how they were doing. And last, it still had Epilogue. I thought it became a little dull somehow. Like the story was forced to fast forward to happy ever after. I don't know. But it's sorta a turn-off for me. Still, my love for the series still stand strong.

I won't be ending this without saying how much I love Angela's writing. It's emotionally enhanced like the words were born out of feelings and not just ideas. I'm so excited for her upcoming novels!

Since this is the last installment for the series, I have to tell you guys that I really love this series. Especially Josh, of course. All of the characters grew on me since Pieces of Lies just as they grew on their own too. I felt like I had this journey with Norah towards having her happy ever after. I've seen how Norah was that naive woman back in Pieces of Lies to this strong woman at the end here. I've seen how love and lies thoroughly affected everyone. I've seen how they have changed and how their actions have affected their future.

All the Pieces is a great ending to the series. Lots of lessons learned. Lots of tears shed. Lots of realizations after.

Originally posted at The Bookish Confections

[Shelley · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

All the Pieces starts off around 6 months after Pieces of Truth. Norah has run off with Josh and left Clint and Samuel in the past. Norah and Josh are about to be married when Josh realizes he cannot start off their life together by keeping such a big secret from Norah. So Josh tells Norah exactly what he did to Clint and Samuel in order to get Norah to choose him. Before Norah can even deal with this new development the Leppel takes Josh and demands Norah to come after him and do whatever they say. There is only one man she can turn to for help her father.

When Clint and Samuel show up in Prague they are the last two people Norah expects or trusts but they are who her father has sent. Can Norah save Josh, can she forgive him, or do one of the men from her past hold the key to her future?

Okay I am going to take this character by character without trying to give too much away.

Norah: Norah has a secret, which is actually pretty easy to figure out. She is determined to save Josh and be with him and not think twice about what he has done. I found this out of character for her and really wanted her to be angry at Josh. She does feel quilt for the way she treated the other men in her life but is so tunnel focused on Josh she won't let them in. I have to admit there were several times I didn't feel like she deserved the love and devotion that Clint had for her.

Josh: Okay I will say that I liked Josh in the very beginning but he quickly fell out of favor for me. I always felt he was more determined to win Norah and have what he wanted then to ever consider what Norah wanted. He does finally come around in the end, however I still have to admit holding a grudge against him till the very end. I can't believe either Samuel or Clint didn't beat him up.

Clint: My heart broke for Clint, he loves Norah so much he is willing to let her go several times, even when it completely tears him apart. There is no doubt for me that these two belong together and I think Norah knew it too but she wont admit it. Clint proves himself over and over in this book and I was pleased for what happens to him.

Samuel: I have to admit I never really felt like Norah and Samuel would end up together. I do think he was in love with her and still loves her but their love has changed and he and Norah know it. He is never really a threat in the heart department but he does prove to be a good guy. I like the twist that happens with Tess.

Tess: the best friend, we should all be so lucky to have such a good friend.

At times you may be frustrated but you will enjoy this ride. IT was a great ending to this series. (If this is the end)

[LailaBC · Rating 5 out of 5]

I find it more than satisfying of how everything played out in the conclusion of this series. I was torn over for Norah of her feelings for the three men in her life. I wasn't sure at first how to feel about her relationship with Joshua because I wasn't fond of what he did to get Norah for himself. The three of them fought for her love and I was full of love for Tess her uber awesome loyal and supportive bff who never failed to make me smile and laugh with her antics. I did perk me up when i saw some sparks between Tess and Sam when she tried to antagonize him from the very beginning. Then there is Clint, poor poor society kid Clint who was just a little boy inside wanting to be a hero like Westley fighting for his love Buttercup. There are feelings that will never go away and I was feeling nostalgic and sad of what could have and should have happened if there were no lies and deceits involved. There were clues here and there that gave me a hunch of what will happen. When Norah was about to embark to a new life away from her old life and away from the clutches of the Lappells, suddenly tragedy strike and I was tearing up inside when Norah had to say goodbye to the closest people in her life immediately after that and she had no time to grieve over that great loss. But time heals wounds somehow and second chances steps in when you least expect it.
I have come to admire Norah's strength in here, she had a melt down at the beginning but then she geared herself up and goes out to rescue her man and then confront the men from her past and let them go and then decide who and what is right for herself in the midst of a very emotional crisis. That is a lot to take yet she managed to push herself on. Though there will be people from her past that won't remain in the past and that sound ominous of how this ended on that note. Over all i love this book and I was even surprise that i end up loving it that much.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars.... Explosive Finale to this series, who will Norah choose.... her first love, her soul mate or her one true love??

Norah and Josh are in Prague to get married.... she has allowed herself to be true to her heart and be with Josh. Josh~ I loved him, loved his character, I wanted to know what made him tick~ he put everything on the line for his soul mate. Once he confessed his secrets to Norah, he figured she would leave him.... but as she was getting ready to tell him she was staying and her secret as well~ something HUGE goes down!

Norah's father has a plan and sends her 2 ex boyfriends- Clint and Samuel to try to help track Josh down and get him back so that Norah's life is happy and complete.

Clint~ my heart was with him in Book 1, from that 1st chance meeting.... and my love of him faded when we found out what he had done to Norah~ however as in the 1st 2 books~ with all the lying, deceit and manipulation, things are not how they seem. In this book we see just how deep his feelings for Norah are, and we see that she still has feelings for him~ even if she has buried them, so she can be happy with her soul mate.

This story was a complex and twisty road to the very end~ the last 30% of the story I read with a dread that I cannot explain. Norah's life as she has known it, is about to end and a new beginning is upon her~ will she end up with her soul mate or her one true instant love? Norah is finally able to confess her secret to Josh, and she makes him a promise, will she be able to fulfill that promise to him?

The ending brings closure to all of the characters that you have grown to love thru out the series.... and in the passage of the years, we see how things can come full circle and end in the happiness that you deserve. On a side note- one part of the ending~ I cannot WAIT to read more about!!!!

[Roz Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in a state of shock. I did not see that coming at all and my heart is seriously hurting right now.
Ok, so the story was well thought out, explained all the questions from the first 2 books and kept me interested at all times. Again, so many twists and turns I couldn't foresee what was going to happen. The 2nd half of the book had me in an emotional meltdown that found me at 2am this morning sitting in the dark finishing up and sobbing my eyes out. Not just a few tears, but the big fat ugly crying that ended up with puffy panda eyes and squeaky breathing. I was sure I could feel my heart breaking.
I HATED the very very ending though. Leaving it open a little like that was just pure evil and cruel. Haven't you put us through enough emotional turmoil already?!?! Give me a little peace, please!!
The extra chapter at the end calmed me down somewhat as well as explained a few questions that had popped up.
Out of the 3 books this was my favourite for sure, not sure how I'll get over them though :-(

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't say much without spoiling. I know a lot of people were unhappy with the way the story ended but I wasn't. Throughout this whole series I have been pulled 3 ways. But the choice that is made is the one I wanted. I loved them all and while I sometimes wish a certain someone would of gotten more of a chance throughout the series I can see why that didn't happen. Had what happened in this book not happened then I think she would of made the wrong choice for her. I FEEL like the one she is with is the one who is her actual soul mate, her other half. That person gets her better than the other two when it comes down to it. I am okay with the way it ended However now I want to see what happens when James gets older, if they will sink their claws in his or if Norah will be able to protect him from the Lappell

[Almita · Rating 5 out of 5]

I utterly loved "all the pieces", I cried like a baby for what the charcters' lives could have been and for what it was happening (in the car). So of course I want Angela Richardson's next book.
I did not have a favorite in Norah's love imbroglio in book #2 & #3, maybe because I realized that the one who could be my favorite was an outsider in the first book ;)
I loved the writing, I tried to understand who would be her lover, why.
I read listening to Daft Punk/Casablancas "Instant crush" I thought that the lyrics would be fitting in one of character's mouth.

"I didn't want to be the one to forget
I thought of everything I'd never regret
A little time with you is all that I get
That's all we need because it's all we can take

One thing I never see the same when your 'round
I don't believe in him - his lips on ground"

[Erica Alyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great ending but it seems like there could be more with the last few pages of the book. I loved it. She ended up with the right guy! Yay! I am semi sad with some events but I don't feel like I am as sad as I should have been. I feel like that needed to happen in order for Norah to be with the right person.

Really good conclusion to a great series!!! Will definitely read more by this author!!!!

if there is another book. At the end someone gave Norah and Clint's son a coin to the lapel, and also Mr. Rossi killed Norah's moms boyfriend at the time because he loved her and he told Josh this which spurred him into action. Wow. Oh and Samuel and Tess are together and have been for a year now

[Desiree Mosley - A Love Affair With Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing ending to what is easily one of my favorite series to date! Angela Richardson has truly created a masterpiece with her "Pieces of Lies" series. Secret societies, criminals, high society players and a love square make for an intriguing read.

On one side you have Norah, a young, strong and intense 23 year old female lead. She is not only gorgeous but loyal to a fault. In Books 1 and 2, we follow Norah through college and her romantic engagements with Samuel, Clint and Joshua. Book 3 shares secrets of Norah's past and reconfirms the deep emotional ties she has with each one of these guys.

To read the rest of my review, visit the blog at A Love Affair With Books.

[Solara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my God. So now I've read all three books of the Pieces of Lies-serie. I have laughed, cried, been turn on, almost screamed. I have also been trying to figure things out, but I have failed every time. The books were definitely not predictable, I absolutely love them. They were never boring. And God, I'm exhausted right now for trying to keep up with everything.

The ending of the second book was shocking, wow I did not predict that. And it made me really anxious for the third book. And it didn't disappoint.
I still have dried tears on my cheeks, even though I really did like the ending. Enough said about that.

This is one of my favorite book series :) Well done Angela Richardson!

[Theresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one of my few five star ratings! Goodness I cannot even wrap my head around this book. I cried, got hot, and cried some more. Now from the beginning I was all for Clint, then Samuel, and lastly Josh. As we all know I'm a sucker for bad boys but Clint did it for me this time. Yes Sam was the bad boy, but Clint was the good guy with a bad side when needed. This book had me thinking one thing would happen and then the story ended up completely different! It's a must read! I mean three effing gorgeous guys love you? Everyone trying to marry you? A girl can dream. I read this book so quickly and I can't believe the story is done.... But it's not! Cannot wait for the spin off!

[Beckydupre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book even if it was a emotional roller coaster for me. Norah finally decides who she wants to be with when he is kidnapped by gunpoint on their wedding day. She goes thru hell to get him back safely along with the help of some friends. They are all on the run when a tragedy occurs, changing them all for the rest of their lives. Very, very sad what Norah tells Josh when they are in the car trying to excape. It does have a HEA ending for most, but I don't know how to feel about what happens with James at the fountain.

[Cinta · Rating 4 out of 5]

****4.5 STARS****

Definitely not the conclusion i was expecting..... F*%# the Lapell !

From 70% onwards all my predictions were squashed with some pretty heartbreaking events :( however, i loved Angela's justification for them in the Acknowledgements section, they truly made everything that happened 'full circle'.

For those yet to read the trilogy, if you're a fan of Gossip Girl and The Artist Trilogy, then this series is for you!

i'll defiantly be reading her stand alone in 2014 !!

[Irene · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book!!! I'm sad its over but that ending, I hope there will be another book! I cried when Josh died, it was so sad and heartbreaking despite everything he did, I liked Josh but in the end I feel everyone got their happy ending. Can't wait to see if there will be a book about Norah, Clint and James
But all in all, I loved it, amazing read and ending :)

[Shelly Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm under deadline, but I had to read this book. So at lunch, I'm sitting in the middle of a restaurant crying my eyes out! I loved the twist at the end of book two, but I was always torn between Clint and Josh. I understood how much Josh loved her, but he was the one who set the events in motion and I agreed, he had to pay the price. Then again if he hadn't, she never would have met Clint. Sigh. Really unique story and a fun ride!

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms Richardson my hats off to you! What a fantastic trilogy. Your writing and the way you told your story is exceptional... never a dull moment! I have to say I loved all five characters they where each unique with there qualities, but Josh stole my heart and regardless of the lies he redeemed himself. Your ending lets just say.... was rather creepy and left me wondering...hmm. 5++ Stars. I loved, loved, this book !

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this and was so excited there was a 3rd book to this series!! I don't know if I knew that or not but I am so glad I found it!! LOVE THIS SERIES!!! Such a sweet love, well not really sweet but good true love story. I just loved the ending and the future and how it all tied up. This was a great series..love, suspense, romance...and then you wonder if there is another book down the road or not...great author!! the last words left me speechless...