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Liar Liar
At twenty-nine, Lena Dodd is broke, jobless, and out of second chances. Her compulsive lying has cost her friends, family, and every bridge she's ever crossed. When she stumbles across a contest promising $100,000 for The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, she lies her way to first place-only to discover the prize comes with cameras, interviews, and a glossy magazine spread featuring her and her supposed soulmate.
With just one week to produce the perfect partner, Lena turns to Mac McGreggor, a fellow liar she can't stand but can't outmatch. The plan is fake the romance, split the money, walk away. But as secrets slip and walls crack, the performance becomes impossible to keep up-because the lie is starting to feel a lot like the truth.
With just one week to produce the perfect partner, Lena turns to Mac McGreggor, a fellow liar she can't stand but can't outmatch. The plan is fake the romance, split the money, walk away. But as secrets slip and walls crack, the performance becomes impossible to keep up-because the lie is starting to feel a lot like the truth.
396 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2026
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April 25, 2026
I finished. It was so cute! I like the struggles they went through & then found each other & concurred them together. Any problem one had, the other said it's their problem too. I love the two main characters together.
The main girl character is Lena. Shes been going to groups for being a compulsive liar. The main male character is also in this group. They always tease each other. Lena needs help with something she's dealing with in her personal life. It's fun read. I'm giggling. I like how witty Lena is. I like that they found each other. They're so cute together. I like how they understand each other. I'm loving Mac. I like that you made him Irish. My husband has Irish in his family. But that makes him so much funnier to me because of the banter.
".......so forgive me if I'm a wee bit liquidly exuberant, " he said, suddenly adopting a stronger Irish accent.
"Are you also a leprechaun?"
"Go maith, don't be such a bellend," he said, slipping into a deeper brogue, followed by a hearty laugh.
Chapter 11 was freaking hilarious! I died laughing. The banter & teasing in the Marina & Vela dressing room. They way she compared everything to other things while looking around the shop.
"I just want you to know the best version of me."
"I already know her," he said. "She's been my friend for over two years. She makes me laugh. She challenges me. She's brilliant and kind. And a f*cking knock-out!" He laughed. "No one makes me happier. So no need to improve... Or wait to be someone else whose right for me. You already are."
The main girl character is Lena. Shes been going to groups for being a compulsive liar. The main male character is also in this group. They always tease each other. Lena needs help with something she's dealing with in her personal life. It's fun read. I'm giggling. I like how witty Lena is. I like that they found each other. They're so cute together. I like how they understand each other. I'm loving Mac. I like that you made him Irish. My husband has Irish in his family. But that makes him so much funnier to me because of the banter.
".......so forgive me if I'm a wee bit liquidly exuberant, " he said, suddenly adopting a stronger Irish accent.
"Are you also a leprechaun?"
"Go maith, don't be such a bellend," he said, slipping into a deeper brogue, followed by a hearty laugh.
Chapter 11 was freaking hilarious! I died laughing. The banter & teasing in the Marina & Vela dressing room. They way she compared everything to other things while looking around the shop.
"I just want you to know the best version of me."
"I already know her," he said. "She's been my friend for over two years. She makes me laugh. She challenges me. She's brilliant and kind. And a f*cking knock-out!" He laughed. "No one makes me happier. So no need to improve... Or wait to be someone else whose right for me. You already are."
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April 27, 2026
This was my first book by this author and I really enjoyed it. I loved how these characters are not like every other character in a romance book, they are both liars.
Lena is broke, just got fired again, and has hit rock bottom after a breakup. She writes a love story for a contest and now she needs to find a boyfriend. Who can she count on? Who can she ask? Mac from their therapy group. A man who has been trying to get her attention for 2 years. They two come from two different worlds: his family is rich and hers is not.
I loved the banter between these two. I found myself cracking up several times. But what I really loved, how they saw each other, how they brought out the good characteristics in each other. I love how Mac wanted to give her everything, but Lena didn’t take advantage of it. They had a beautiful friendship and a chemistry that was undeniable.
I am a sucker for a friends to lovers and this one was done so well. I found myself invested in them. They were so engaging and relatable in ways. Together they grew and challenged one another. It had me grinning and so excited for Lena to get her happily ever after.
Lena is broke, just got fired again, and has hit rock bottom after a breakup. She writes a love story for a contest and now she needs to find a boyfriend. Who can she count on? Who can she ask? Mac from their therapy group. A man who has been trying to get her attention for 2 years. They two come from two different worlds: his family is rich and hers is not.
I loved the banter between these two. I found myself cracking up several times. But what I really loved, how they saw each other, how they brought out the good characteristics in each other. I love how Mac wanted to give her everything, but Lena didn’t take advantage of it. They had a beautiful friendship and a chemistry that was undeniable.
I am a sucker for a friends to lovers and this one was done so well. I found myself invested in them. They were so engaging and relatable in ways. Together they grew and challenged one another. It had me grinning and so excited for Lena to get her happily ever after.
March 2, 2026
Lucy Lee’s debut novel explores how imperfect people love… and I really enjoyed this one.
Perfect for fans of:
Friends to lovers
He falls first
Fake relationship
Forced proximity
Found family
Secret relationship
Slow burn
Word-play and puns
Steamy romance
Set in Florida (which I loved), this story follows Lena — a compulsive liar who has pretty much blown up her own life. She’s broke, jobless, and barely on speaking terms with her family. Lying has cost her everything.
One day, while mindlessly scrolling, she enters a love contest without reading the fine print and wins. The prize? $100,000. The catch? She has to show up in New York with her “lover” to film segments for the contest. So she calls Mac, her friend from group therapy (for compulsive liars), who she also secretly has a crush on, and asks him to fake date her.
This story was so cute. The banter was witty and fun, and I was genuinely kicking my feet at some of their interactions. Mac is SUCH a sweetheart. He’s patient, kind, and fully in the “he falls first” category, which we all know I love. He has officially moved up my book boyfriend rankings.
I also appreciated that Lena wasn’t magically fixed overnight. Her flaws felt real, and her growth felt earned. Watching her slowly confront her patterns instead of running from them added depth to what could’ve just been a fluffy rom-com.
Was it predictable? A little. Did I care? Not at all. It was charming, steamy (chapters 8, 12, 13, and 19 👀), and just a really good time.
Perfect for fans of:
Friends to lovers
He falls first
Fake relationship
Forced proximity
Found family
Secret relationship
Slow burn
Word-play and puns
Steamy romance
Set in Florida (which I loved), this story follows Lena — a compulsive liar who has pretty much blown up her own life. She’s broke, jobless, and barely on speaking terms with her family. Lying has cost her everything.
One day, while mindlessly scrolling, she enters a love contest without reading the fine print and wins. The prize? $100,000. The catch? She has to show up in New York with her “lover” to film segments for the contest. So she calls Mac, her friend from group therapy (for compulsive liars), who she also secretly has a crush on, and asks him to fake date her.
This story was so cute. The banter was witty and fun, and I was genuinely kicking my feet at some of their interactions. Mac is SUCH a sweetheart. He’s patient, kind, and fully in the “he falls first” category, which we all know I love. He has officially moved up my book boyfriend rankings.
I also appreciated that Lena wasn’t magically fixed overnight. Her flaws felt real, and her growth felt earned. Watching her slowly confront her patterns instead of running from them added depth to what could’ve just been a fluffy rom-com.
Was it predictable? A little. Did I care? Not at all. It was charming, steamy (chapters 8, 12, 13, and 19 👀), and just a really good time.
January 26, 2026
I wrote this book, so yes—I’m biased! But I also know how it ends, and I still got nervous for them. I laughed, I cringed, and I rooted for my own characters.
If you love messy fake dating, professional liars struggling with real feelings, and rom-com banter with an emotional payoff, Liar Liar will be your thing.
Liar Liar takes the fake dating romance trope and flips it on its head. This isn’t a fake dating romance about accidentally falling in love along the way. It’s about realizing you may have had it all along—and deciding whether honesty is worth the risk.
🤥Fake dating. 😡Enemies to lovers. 👩❤️👨 He falls first.
💔No third-act breakup. 🗣️No miscommunication trope. 🔥No waiting forever to hook up.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
“Two liars. One love story. Zero chance it ends the way they planned.”
FAKE IT TIL YOU FALL.
❤️🩹,
LL
If you love messy fake dating, professional liars struggling with real feelings, and rom-com banter with an emotional payoff, Liar Liar will be your thing.
Liar Liar takes the fake dating romance trope and flips it on its head. This isn’t a fake dating romance about accidentally falling in love along the way. It’s about realizing you may have had it all along—and deciding whether honesty is worth the risk.
🤥Fake dating. 😡Enemies to lovers. 👩❤️👨 He falls first.
💔No third-act breakup. 🗣️No miscommunication trope. 🔥No waiting forever to hook up.
🌶️🌶️🌶️
“Two liars. One love story. Zero chance it ends the way they planned.”
FAKE IT TIL YOU FALL.
❤️🩹,
LL
March 2, 2026
First I want to start by saying the author gifted me this book in exchange for my honest review! So, when I opened the book and saw that there was a playlist for the book I was instantly sold. Liar Liar is about a girl who finds herself in the same predicament she’s always in, she’s out of a job, a boyfriend, and has no money to pay rent. She’s a compulsive liar and when her family and friends refuse to coddle her any longer, she resigns that she needs to find another job to pay the rent. That’s when she sees an add for the greatest love story competition in a magazine. She applies for the 100k grand prize writing a beautiful love story and submitting it while drinking just a bit too much. When she wins the contest and realizes she didn’t read the fine print stating shed have to do interviews and spend time on TV recounting her love story, she panics, calling the only person that might be as good at deception as she is, Mac. They met at Liars Anonymous years ago and while they’ve been friendly at the meetings, she doesn’t know if she can agree to get him to go along with her deceit. What she doesn’t know is that he’s been in love with her for years, pining from the other side of their group therapy sessions.
I love how the book focuses on the relationship that is built between Lena and Mac. You really get to see how much he adores her and cherishes her while they both work through some deep past traumas together. She is learning to trust him and herself all while navigating what it’s going to be like to lie on TV about how their love began. This book covers some topics such as mood disorders, poor family dynamics, near homelessness and hunger, as well as what its like to have everything you could ever want besides the attention of the people you need love from the most. I really enjoyed the personalities of these characters and thought they were absolutely perfect for each other! I’m also weak for a man who pines and is down bad for a woman before she even realizes her feelings for him.
My only critique is that I wish we would have gotten to the main plot of the contest a little faster. We got a lot of background and the growing of their relationship before the contest was ever really mentioned again. I think it would’ve been interesting to see them navigate their feelings for each other while battling what was expected of them from the magazine and all of the interviews. I think it would have added a bit more conflict to keep the reader engaged throughout the middle of the book!
Overall I thought this was a different take on romance that was really refreshing. I definitely recommend to people who love Ali Hazelwood and/or sharp and witty banter!
I love how the book focuses on the relationship that is built between Lena and Mac. You really get to see how much he adores her and cherishes her while they both work through some deep past traumas together. She is learning to trust him and herself all while navigating what it’s going to be like to lie on TV about how their love began. This book covers some topics such as mood disorders, poor family dynamics, near homelessness and hunger, as well as what its like to have everything you could ever want besides the attention of the people you need love from the most. I really enjoyed the personalities of these characters and thought they were absolutely perfect for each other! I’m also weak for a man who pines and is down bad for a woman before she even realizes her feelings for him.
My only critique is that I wish we would have gotten to the main plot of the contest a little faster. We got a lot of background and the growing of their relationship before the contest was ever really mentioned again. I think it would’ve been interesting to see them navigate their feelings for each other while battling what was expected of them from the magazine and all of the interviews. I think it would have added a bit more conflict to keep the reader engaged throughout the middle of the book!
Overall I thought this was a different take on romance that was really refreshing. I definitely recommend to people who love Ali Hazelwood and/or sharp and witty banter!
March 9, 2026
Liar Liar by Lucy Lee 🛥️💛
Lena is a liar. But so is Mac. They met in Liars Anonymous and have always been chummy. But when Lena writes the perfect love story for a competition, she needs a partner in her lying. They dive deeper into each other’s lives for the sake of the lie, or is it more?
This is a feel-good, smooth read that makes you really root for the characters with a modern take on a love story!
Lena is a liar. But so is Mac. They met in Liars Anonymous and have always been chummy. But when Lena writes the perfect love story for a competition, she needs a partner in her lying. They dive deeper into each other’s lives for the sake of the lie, or is it more?
This is a feel-good, smooth read that makes you really root for the characters with a modern take on a love story!
January 20, 2026
Liar, Liar by Lucy Lee feels less like reading a book and more like sitting across from your best friend while she spills all the tea. The laugh-out-loud witty banter had me grinning constantly, and the regional details and specific locations make the story feel lived-in, familiar, and wonderfully real—like you could drive past half the places mentioned and relive the scenes. If you love smart humor, strong voice, and stories that feel personal in the best way, this one is an absolute treat.
March 31, 2026
Liar Liar: Lucy Lee
A delicious romance built on a lie that I couldn’t put down.
A lifetime of trauma has molded Lena Dodd into a compulsive liar. With friends, family, and employers sick of her antics, no one is willing to bail her out and help her financially when her boyfriend unexpectedly (to her, at least) dumps her. This is not Lena’s first time hitting rock bottom and being left to fend for herself. When she stumbles across an online contest for the Greatest Love Story Ever Told, offering a prize of $100,000, she jumps at the opportunity to claim the prize. Fueled by hard bread, moldy cheese, a melatonin gummy, Ambien, and flat Rosé, Lena pieces together the Greatest Love Story ever told.
In her delirium, Lena submits her story and wins. But Lena has made a huge mistake; what she thought was a competition for a fictional love story was actually for a true story. And in order to claim her prize, she and her fictional soulmate will fly to New York to recount the magical love story for the cameras. Unwilling to give up the $100,000 prize, Lena does what she knows best… lie.
Lena enlists the help of a fellow compulsive liar, Mac McGreggor, an acquaintance from her Liars Anonymous support group. The handsome Irish man who has been pursuing Lena to no avail for the last two years jumps at the opportunity to fake date her.
But Lena and Mac soon learn that while they have lived a life full of lies, the only people that can’t seem to deceive are each other.
Liar Liar is a fun romance, featuring two deeply flawed characters who work through their struggles with mental health while building a life they can be proud of.
I received this book as part of a special PR box from the authors, and I am truly honored to have been selected to read and review such a wonderful book. Lena is my favorite type of FMC— brilliant, sexy, funny, and deeply flawed. I loved her resilience and how, despite her tendencies to lie about the mundane, she proudly confronted people with hard truths about themselves and society without being malicious or pretentious. Mac was a wonderful partner from the beginning of their arrangement. He wanted to care for Lena, and after learning about Lena’s struggles, I was ready to have someone like Mac come to her rescue. Mac and Lena had amazing chemistry, and that energy made for some wonderfully spicy scenes that showed how obsessed they were with each other.
The only reason why I did not score this book higher was that I wished that Lena or Mac had a moment to test how they would have reacted when their mental health issues put a strain on their relationship. They were both very understanding of each other's struggles, but I would have loved to see how Lena would have supported Mac during a depressive episode. Or how Mac would have reacted to Lena’s mood swings or self-destructive tendencies. I think it would have strengthened their relationship and further shown the reader how perfect they were for each other.
Liar, Liar was truly a wonderful read, and one that I will be recommending often, as I am certain these characters will stick with me for a long time to come. I am excited to read more from these authors, and can’t wait to see what new characters they bring to life.
A delicious romance built on a lie that I couldn’t put down.
A lifetime of trauma has molded Lena Dodd into a compulsive liar. With friends, family, and employers sick of her antics, no one is willing to bail her out and help her financially when her boyfriend unexpectedly (to her, at least) dumps her. This is not Lena’s first time hitting rock bottom and being left to fend for herself. When she stumbles across an online contest for the Greatest Love Story Ever Told, offering a prize of $100,000, she jumps at the opportunity to claim the prize. Fueled by hard bread, moldy cheese, a melatonin gummy, Ambien, and flat Rosé, Lena pieces together the Greatest Love Story ever told.
In her delirium, Lena submits her story and wins. But Lena has made a huge mistake; what she thought was a competition for a fictional love story was actually for a true story. And in order to claim her prize, she and her fictional soulmate will fly to New York to recount the magical love story for the cameras. Unwilling to give up the $100,000 prize, Lena does what she knows best… lie.
Lena enlists the help of a fellow compulsive liar, Mac McGreggor, an acquaintance from her Liars Anonymous support group. The handsome Irish man who has been pursuing Lena to no avail for the last two years jumps at the opportunity to fake date her.
But Lena and Mac soon learn that while they have lived a life full of lies, the only people that can’t seem to deceive are each other.
Liar Liar is a fun romance, featuring two deeply flawed characters who work through their struggles with mental health while building a life they can be proud of.
I received this book as part of a special PR box from the authors, and I am truly honored to have been selected to read and review such a wonderful book. Lena is my favorite type of FMC— brilliant, sexy, funny, and deeply flawed. I loved her resilience and how, despite her tendencies to lie about the mundane, she proudly confronted people with hard truths about themselves and society without being malicious or pretentious. Mac was a wonderful partner from the beginning of their arrangement. He wanted to care for Lena, and after learning about Lena’s struggles, I was ready to have someone like Mac come to her rescue. Mac and Lena had amazing chemistry, and that energy made for some wonderfully spicy scenes that showed how obsessed they were with each other.
The only reason why I did not score this book higher was that I wished that Lena or Mac had a moment to test how they would have reacted when their mental health issues put a strain on their relationship. They were both very understanding of each other's struggles, but I would have loved to see how Lena would have supported Mac during a depressive episode. Or how Mac would have reacted to Lena’s mood swings or self-destructive tendencies. I think it would have strengthened their relationship and further shown the reader how perfect they were for each other.
Liar, Liar was truly a wonderful read, and one that I will be recommending often, as I am certain these characters will stick with me for a long time to come. I am excited to read more from these authors, and can’t wait to see what new characters they bring to life.
March 28, 2026
I was gifted this book by the author in exchange for an honest review, and I absolutely loved it. It was so different from what I was expecting—in the best way. The story felt real, grounded, and almost peaceful.
Everything Lena and Mac went through individually, and the way they came together and found comfort and safety in each other, was so refreshing to read. Instead of a big, dramatic romantic conflict, this story focuses on calm, steady growth. You really get to see their relationship develop through small moments and meaningful “firsts” as they learn how to navigate life together.
One of the things that stood out to me the most was the fact that they could never lie to each other. That detail really touched me because it became the foundation of their relationship—their beginning—and ultimately led to something that changed both of their lives for the better.
Everything Lena and Mac went through individually, and the way they came together and found comfort and safety in each other, was so refreshing to read. Instead of a big, dramatic romantic conflict, this story focuses on calm, steady growth. You really get to see their relationship develop through small moments and meaningful “firsts” as they learn how to navigate life together.
One of the things that stood out to me the most was the fact that they could never lie to each other. That detail really touched me because it became the foundation of their relationship—their beginning—and ultimately led to something that changed both of their lives for the better.
March 31, 2026
Stawp It!
This book was so dang good! I love how the characters relationships unfold! From Liars Anonymous, to faking a whole relationship, to falling in love and getting an adorable puppy (and then some… if you know you know). I love that there were very relatable, humorous moments between the characters (like joking that one has a foot fetish). I enjoyed seeing the storyline unfold and I love, love, love the ending of the book!! I read this is one sitting and couldn’t put it down. I genuinely enjoyed the development of the characters, the vivid descriptions, the humor, the banter, and the ending!! I’d definitely recommend!
This book was so dang good! I love how the characters relationships unfold! From Liars Anonymous, to faking a whole relationship, to falling in love and getting an adorable puppy (and then some… if you know you know). I love that there were very relatable, humorous moments between the characters (like joking that one has a foot fetish). I enjoyed seeing the storyline unfold and I love, love, love the ending of the book!! I read this is one sitting and couldn’t put it down. I genuinely enjoyed the development of the characters, the vivid descriptions, the humor, the banter, and the ending!! I’d definitely recommend!
March 11, 2026
Liar Liar by Lucy Lee sounds like a clever and entertaining romance filled with humor, chaos, and unexpected heart. Lena’s flawed but relatable character, combined with a fake-dating scheme and sharp banter with Mac, promises plenty of fun and emotional tension. As the lies begin to blur with real feelings, the story offers a charming mix of comedy, romance, and personal growth that makes it feel like a delightful and engaging read.
March 30, 2026
Liar Liar was a cute and lighthearted love story. I loved the plot and the characters were enjoyable and easy to connect with. The descriptions were well done and their love felt very authentic full of cringy pet names and imperfect moments. I wish there was little more tension and slow burn in the beginning of their relationship as well as the competition touched on a bit more but overall a cozy feel good read!
February 1, 2026
Liar Liar is funny, emotional, and impossible to put down. Lena and Mac’s chemistry is electric, and the fake-dating storyline turns into something beautifully real and heartfelt. Lucy Lee writes with so much honesty and warmth this book made me laugh, swoon, and feel deeply. Highly recommend to anyone who loves smart, emotional romance
April 20, 2026
I absolutely adored this storyline. Two compulsive liars end up having to pull off the ultimate lie to win $100,000. HA! Lucy Lee created such loveable characters- they're not perfect (who is?), but you get to see who they are behind the carefully constructed facades. I was skeptical about Mac in the beginning-worried he would end up destroying Lena, but thankfully he remains a top MMC for me!!!! The book has fun twists and turns and I enjoyed the ride. Lucy Lee's writing style just draws you in- I couldn't put the book down.
June 11, 2026
Liar Liar by Lucy Lee was a really engaging, easy-to-read story that kept me hooked.
The premise pulls you in quickly, and the story does a great job of keeping things moving. I especially liked how it plays with truth and perception—there’s just enough uncertainty to keep things interesting without making it confusing.
Going in, I expected more of a traditional rom-com, but this leaned more toward a romantic dramedy. It still has lighter moments, but there’s more emotional weight and relationship complexity than I initially anticipated, which added depth to the story.
Overall, this was a solid, entertaining read that balanced humor with more grounded, emotional elements.
The premise pulls you in quickly, and the story does a great job of keeping things moving. I especially liked how it plays with truth and perception—there’s just enough uncertainty to keep things interesting without making it confusing.
Going in, I expected more of a traditional rom-com, but this leaned more toward a romantic dramedy. It still has lighter moments, but there’s more emotional weight and relationship complexity than I initially anticipated, which added depth to the story.
Overall, this was a solid, entertaining read that balanced humor with more grounded, emotional elements.
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