Tell Me a Truth: Episode #5

by Tamara Lush

A flirtatious reading of erotica blossoms into something deep and tender in the steamy Florida heat...

TELL ME A TRUTH: Emma and Caleb's journey continues in this passionate conclusion to The Story Series.

Genres: Romance, Erotica, Contemporary Romance

134 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 30, 2016

About the author

Tamara Lush writes steamy and emotional contemporary romance stories set in tropical locations. Her book Constant Craving was a 2018 RWA RITA® finalist in erotic romance.

She's married and lives near a beach in Florida. For many years, she was an award-winning newspaper journalist. In 2017, she was one of 24 writers chosen by Amtrak to ride around the United States on a train and write fiction. She also writes cozy mysteries under the name Tara Lush.

Tamara's a fan of vintage pulp fiction book covers, Sinatra-era jazz, 1980s fashion, tropical chill, kombucha, gin, tonic, seashells, iPhones, Art Deco, telenovelas, coloring books, street art, coconut anything, strong coffee and journalism.

Reviews

[Natalie ~ The Biblioholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my favorite episode of the series. I think it's because this was the book that offered the most depth. Although I admired Emma's perseverance, she lost points because she seemed to lack understanding or patience with Caleb's illness. It was all about her and her needs and her timetable. Thankfully Caleb evened out the scale with his compassion and willingness to try. The ending was too abrupt for my liking but overall it was a fine conclusion to the series.

[Jackie (Jackie's Book World) · Rating 5 out of 5]

***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)****

Tamara Lush delivers an excellent and touching conclusion to The Story Series...

In the last book we get to finally find out what happened to Caleb and see if their relationship is going to work out in the end. The story starts from where we left off in the previous book with Emma finding out that Caleb has been finally found alive! There are all sorts of questions going through Emma's mind when she gets the news, but all she wants is to see her husband safe and sound at home. With everyone around her trying to keep her calm while they get news of Caleb's health, her family tells her to wait, but little did she knew that Caleb was not going to come back the same...

I really enjoyed reading Tell Me a Truth, there are twists and turns to the story that definitely keep you reading until the very end. In the story we get to finally find out more about Caleb's disappearance and what really went on in Brazil. On the other hand, there are a lot of decisions that Emma has to make that will ultimately decide the fate of their relationship. Lush did an amazing job with the fluidity of the story and how it all works out in the end. The ending was sweet and satisfying as we get to find out what happens to the characters. All in all, if you're looking for a story/mini series to read, then I would highly suggest picking this book. The story definitely is unique in how it starts and how it progresses throughout the entire series. It is worth picking up! :)

***ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.***

[~Mandi~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Heartmelting Stars

[Marika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feels like I can relax now lol
I absolutely adored this serial.. unique and very intriguing.. and finally Caleb is back and we get answers. So many things happened in these 5 stories and I was sooo curious in how it was going to end!
Great conclusion ;) just don't ask for more..cause you have to go and read and see what happened in Brazil

[Amber - TBR Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an emotional ending for these 2. Caleb is back, sort of. He's back physically but there are some obstacles they need to overcome before they're back to their life as normal.

A great ending for these two that have had quite an unconventional but deeply loving relationship.

[Michelle Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Tell Me a Truth was a great 5 star read.

Caleb has been found and we finally get answers. This was a great finale to the series.

I can’t imagine how hard it was for Emma, trying to get her husband and their passion back. It was so heart wrenching at times.

I don’t want to say much more and ruin this for the readers. All I can say is WOW, what a finale. Tamara Lush does a great job of really pulling you into their story. The not knowing what was going to happen until the end really worked on my emotions. Very emotional.1 click and get started on this great series.


ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by MAustin from Alpha Book Club

[Bookish_Sally · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay Okay, so now into book 5 and OMG I was an emotional rollarcoaster! But I survived, lol. So anyways, Book 5 was just as amazing and perfect as the rest of the series. This ending was wonderfully emotional and I wouldn't have wanted it any other way! But during this story there was just so many feels going on. I wanted to Hug every single character and tell them its almost over, it will all be okay! I LOVE THIS SERIES!!! AWE-MAZING!

[Tamara Harrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tamara Lush is a genius..this entire series is written with so much emotion and passion that you can't help be swept up into the story. There are no words to describe how finishing this series has made me feel..I am definitely in a book hangover right now!!! Just WOW!!!

[Nicole Normand · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free copy from Hidden Gems; this is my honest review.
- The icing on the cake, a fabulous ending.
- It's so much more than great sex scenes; it's deep, it's believable, it's funny and sad at the same time.
- It is worth all the major cliffhangers the author dumped throughout the serials.

[Paula Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever had a book that you had wanted to read but you were scared ? There was just something about that final book that you couldn't bring yourself to read it ? For me , that was the Episode #5 ( the last book) in the serial - The Story Series. I even tweeted the author Tamara Lush telling her I was nervous as I have had this book for about two weeks. Yesterday I finally caved in and put on my big girl pants and read the book and I am glad I did. I will warn you readers though this final book is definitely an intense read and is a powerful read that will tug at your heartstrings. At the end of the Episode #4 - Caleb had returned home to Emma and their daughter Charlotte. The thing is he has amnesia and has only just remembered his name. He remembers his family , but the last four years he cannot remember which technically includes meeting Emma , marrying her and having their child together. Emma has waited for her husband for nearly a year and now he can't remember her and wants a paternity test for their daughter . During this episode, the pair get counselling as how can Emma be a mother, a wife to a husband who doesn't remember her at all. The last chapter , I was almost in tears and I actually read the passage out to my partner who was busy trying to play his Xbox game as it was a total Awhfest and I don't normally do this but I read the chapter twice and I wanted to keep going back to that one particular spot. For those who have seen Ghost Whisperer, this final chapter reminded me of when Sam finally remembers that he is in fact Jim. That awh, heart-wrenching moment. This was the perfect conclusion to the serial and I only wished the ending was a bit longer and this by far would have to be one of my most favourite books in the serial.

[Inflight Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Welcome to my stop on the Blog Tour for Tell Me A Story by Tamara Lush hosted by INKSLINGER PR

Tell Me A Truth blew the series out of the stratosphere with the perfect series finale. “Caleb’s been found.” Who knew that phrase was going to bring so much grief, fear and anger. The Story Series should have “bestseller” written all over it.

It answers the question: “What happen to Caleb?”. The story is so razor-sharp intriguing and challenging, as a reader it will set your heart racing and aching. In that one statement, Emma lost the perfect home and the perfect family.

Tamara Lush is a perfect storyteller. It was challenging but it paid off with the best tear jerk ending and perfect execution. She has created a sensual and erotic love story with an imaginative plot sure to please the reader. She has a definite touch for grownup red-hot pleasure.

Caleb and Emma’s sexual attraction burns with the unfamiliar. Caleb recognizes there is no danger worse than losing a woman who unknowingly creates and inflames his passion and desire. Emma knows there is no peril greater than losing your soulmate before your very eyes.

Tell Me A Truth is the perfect read for hopeless romantics. With an ending leaving you in tears of joy, love and heartwarming bliss, you have no other choice just to set the book aside, lay back in awe and savor the happiness it makes you feel.

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[Heather Pollock · Rating 5 out of 5]

“TELL ME A TRUTH” is an uniquely, intriguing and sensual read!!
That keeps you on edge. Holy heck!! If my heart could have jumped out of my chest it would have!! God talk about a complete loss of words! OMG Caleb!! Yes he’s back!!! But is he a 100% there and does he know what happened to him? Awww questions!!
Oh they will be answered! But it will lead us on a journey of the heart!!!


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[Becky Rendon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I seriously was debating reading Tell Me A Truth. I would rather the lies and easy endings. But that is a lie. I love the gritty, heartfelt, rawness. I love when things destroy us and always hope for a happily ever after.

Truth is usually more than we want to hear. Emma learns some hard truths in this the final installment. Is she ready to deal with them?


Ok, I may have admitted previously to water on my face but I legitimately cried in this one. Read it, you'll see.

I think I'm from the school of better to have loved and lost...but fortunately, I've never lost.

An incredibly well written ending to a story that kept me coming back and begging to read faster. It was the perfect emotional read.

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[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caleb is back or is he? who is this man that can't remember me? How can he possibly remember everything and everyone around me and not remember me? Emma is at a crossroad, forget that in the middle of a train wreck. The train wreck is her life. Yes Caleb is back and everyone seems to understand but her how she and her daughter are now something he has to adjust to. Oh my goodness I could never imagine. This author does a wonderful job of pouring all of that, the pain, indecision, the angst, the newness, the exploration, the understanding, the rebuilding all into this little book. You have got to start from the beginning and follow along to understand what has been built and fought for throughout this series. Done beautifully. This author played my emotions like a fiddle, well done.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh god I can't get over the fact that i finished the whole series over 4 -5 days. Emma and Calev were easy to fall in love with , the chemistry was amazingly hot

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute perfection!

Emma and Caleb's finale was absolute perfection! The perfect blend of heartfelt emotions from glee to shock, heartbreaking loneliness, fragile hope, sizzling sexual chemistry and brutal honestly. I felt every single one of those emotions right along with these fascinating characters and the author's philosophy of long term relationships is spot-on. This series encompasses everything I look for in a erotic romance where sex is a vital component of a multi-faceted relationship and not just written for shock value. This author is a gem of a storyteller and I can't wait to read the rest of her catalog of work.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

How often do you get to read a romance and have the characters fall in love not once but twice? I am absolutely thrilled by this concept and loved every second to this last installment of the series. Tamara makes you laugh and cry and feel everything (and I mean everything!) her characters feel. This is my favorite work of Ms Lush so far and I cannot wait for more new (to me!) steamy romance twists and stories!

[Debbie Chittenden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy goodness, Tamara. ... you nailed this book with a sledgehammer. I can honestly say several things. 1) I would have walked out on more than one occasion during the course of events. Emma is a better woman than me. 2) Caleb became a cold hearted wretch this book. Despite his ordeal. Ugh! 3) Colin is an idiot. I cannot wait until he finds his true love.

Great and amazing series. Worth every second reading.

[Angela Grimpe · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Emma and Caleb. This is a story that is going to stay close to my heart for a long time. I hate to see it end.

[Amber- Leave Me Alone I’m Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to devour this as soon as I woke up today (release day). I couldn't wait another moment to find out what happened to Caleb! This was an excellent conclusion to this fabulous serial. Loved it from the beginning. I am very much hoping for a Colin serial at some point.

[Michelle Starling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about emotional!!!
I couldn't imagine being in Emma or Caleb's shoes, but SO HAPPY that they were brought back together and strong enough to face all their challenges together and really come out even stronger after all that has happened.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Best book in this series!! Rediscovering love again! Caleb is Perfect!! Emma is great!!

[Nat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was wild! The emotions involved were just something else. On the bright side, CALEB IS BACK!!!! ok go read for yourself now

[Christin · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book of the series. Very emotional. I've read the last 3 books back to back. Overall 4

[Sheila Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible series. It touched every emotion and left me wanting more. I could read about them for years. Bravo to Ms. Lush. I'm scared to read other of her books, this set the bar sky high!

[Tanya Vought · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review to come 8/31

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was so anxious to see how Lush was going to conclude the series. And wow, what an amazing conclusion. For me, this series just got better with each episode. I was almost sad to see it end. I knew it was going to be big. I just wasn’t expecting it to be so gut wrenching. I admire Emma’s strength in this one. I could see her despair. And I could feel Caleb’s frustration. I loved it. I would definitely recommend this serial to any fans of serials.

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[Angala Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad I decided to read this book and the series. I loved the story-line and the characters so much that I kept reading until I was finished with the last book in the series.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

overall a good series

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ending to an awesome series!