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The First Lie

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One audit. Two men. A dangerous obsession that could unravel her entire life.

Olivia Hart thought landing a job at Sterling Enterprises was her big break. But when a routine audit uncovers financial irregularities, she finds herself caught in a web of deceit, power, and a dangerous attraction.

Ethan Sterling, the charismatic billionaire heir, is used to getting what he wants–and now, he wants Olivia. His relentless pursuit is both intoxicating and terrifying, pulling her deeper into a world where wealth hides dangerous secrets.

Torn between her seemingly devoted husband and a man who won't take no for an answer, Olivia must navigate an increasingly treacherous path. As hidden truths come to light, loyalty is tested, love is redefined, and trust becomes a gamble with deadly stakes.

In this award-winning psychological thriller, appearances are deceiving, and the truth becomes the ultimate betrayal.

The First Lie will hook you from the first page and keep you breathless until the very last.

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Nellie H. Steele

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Nellie H. Steele lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with her family and her many fur-babies. When she isn't writing, she enjoys teaching Statistics at a local university or watching her dogs and cats play in the yard.

Nellie is the author of the Cate Kensie Mystery Series, a cozy mystery series following the adventures of Dr. Catherine Kensie, a history professor turned Scottish Countess, and her beloved dog, Riley, as they navigate their new lives in their quirky Scottish highlands castle, solving mysteries along the way! She is the creator of the Shadow Slayers series, a suspenseful series with a supernatural twist! Follow the Shadow Slayers through time as they fight to banish darkness from the world. Nellie also writes an adventure series, Maggie Edwards Adventures. Follow Maggie Edwards as she travels the world solving mysteries and finding unique treasures!

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May 1, 2026
The description made this book sound really good. Sadly, it was not. I forced myself to keep going, only to get to the end and it say, "to be continued." No way I will put myself through the torture of a sequel.
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March 30, 2026
There is no conclusion. It’s just frustrating. The vocabulary sucks. The same adjectives used throughout. I don’t recommend it at all.
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