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Tangled Lies #3
Three is a War
Three means war.
Three sides vying for forever.
Cole.
My first love.
The bad boy with the dangerous smile and passionate temper draws attention like a lit fuse on dynamite. But his dark molten eyes spark only for me.
Trace.
My second chance.
Over six feet of Norse god in a tailored suit, he calculates every move and seizes my hungry breaths with an iron fist.
Me.
The free-spirited dancer, torn between two men with no resolution in sight.
I tried leaving, staying, refusing, and surrendering.
What options do I have left?
I love two men, and I do the only thing I can. I fight.
Three sides vying for forever.
Cole.
My first love.
The bad boy with the dangerous smile and passionate temper draws attention like a lit fuse on dynamite. But his dark molten eyes spark only for me.
Trace.
My second chance.
Over six feet of Norse god in a tailored suit, he calculates every move and seizes my hungry breaths with an iron fist.
Me.
The free-spirited dancer, torn between two men with no resolution in sight.
I tried leaving, staying, refusing, and surrendering.
What options do I have left?
I love two men, and I do the only thing I can. I fight.
297 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 29, 2017
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Pam Godwin
43 books12.1k followersNew York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Pam Godwin, lives in the Midwest with her husband, cats, retired greyhounds, and an old, foul-mouthed parrot. She traveled the world for seven years, attended three universities, married the vocalist of her favorite rock band, and retired from her quantitative analyst career in 2014 to write full-time.
Her interests veer toward the unconventional: bourbon, full-body tattoos, and tragic villains. Equally peculiar are her aversions to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.
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Her interests veer toward the unconventional: bourbon, full-body tattoos, and tragic villains. Equally peculiar are her aversions to sleeping, eating meat, and dolls with blinking eyes.
SIGNED BOOKS and MERCH: pamgodwin.com/shop
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pamgodwinauthor
TIKTOK: tiktok.com/@pamgodwinauthor
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/pamgodwinbooks
AMAZON: www.amazon.com/author/pamgodwin
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August 18, 2017
4 Stars
Finally, the conclusion for which we have been waiting with proverbial bated breath...
The BIG finale...
The book that ends it ALL...
The book where the BIG DECISION has to be made.
***insert foreboding background music***
Now, being that this book does center around said BIG decision...and being that I was pretty clear in my last review about what my preferred decision-ending would be...
I am go to keep this VERY vague so as to avoid tipping anyone off about what happens in this book.
Because, not only do I respect the ARC process, I respect your reading experience.
And I don't want to take anything away from that.
Therefore, in order to keep this clean and not bust my spoiler wad...
I'm gonna endeavor to keep this short.
So here goes nothing...
This was quite the roller coaster of fictional uneasiness, peeps.
For me at least.
I mean, FUCK. I was surprised, then filled dread, anger, happiness, sadness, happiness again. Sadness again.
It was quite the bipolar read for me, I must say.
For serio, though.
This was me to start...
This was me at 20%...
At 40%...
At 50%...
At 60%...
At 70%...
At 80%...
And at 85% and on...
Exhausted le sigh.
First and foremost, I have to hand it to Pam Godwin though.
She managed to take one of my most loathed tropes - the love shape of doom - and make me...not hate it. In fact, dare I say it, I actually enjoyed the hell out of this series.
In fact, I think the way she handled this last book was pretty awesome.
She didn't take the easy route here, folks, I'll just say that.
Interpret that how you will.
That said.
This last installment reminds me why I am still just not a fan of the aforementioned love isosceles.
Because, no matter what, I feel like someone loses.
Someone gets left out.
Regardless though, if you told me that Pam Godwin was writing another one of these style series...another love triangle?
I would still be clicking the pre-order button.
So there's that.
I also really loved the vignettes she had at the beginning of each chapter.
SUPER cute.
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this series as much as I did.
And my people who waited to binge on all three at once:
Smart choice and I hope your gorge is fantabulous!
Finally, the conclusion for which we have been waiting with proverbial bated breath...
The BIG finale...
The book that ends it ALL...
The book where the BIG DECISION has to be made.
***insert foreboding background music***
Now, being that this book does center around said BIG decision...and being that I was pretty clear in my last review about what my preferred decision-ending would be...
I am go to keep this VERY vague so as to avoid tipping anyone off about what happens in this book.
Because, not only do I respect the ARC process, I respect your reading experience.
And I don't want to take anything away from that.
Therefore, in order to keep this clean and not bust my spoiler wad...
I'm gonna endeavor to keep this short.
So here goes nothing...
This was quite the roller coaster of fictional uneasiness, peeps.
For me at least.
I mean, FUCK. I was surprised, then filled dread, anger, happiness, sadness, happiness again. Sadness again.
It was quite the bipolar read for me, I must say.
For serio, though.
This was me to start...
This was me at 20%...
At 40%...
At 50%...
At 60%...
At 70%...
At 80%...
And at 85% and on...
Exhausted le sigh.
First and foremost, I have to hand it to Pam Godwin though.
She managed to take one of my most loathed tropes - the love shape of doom - and make me...not hate it. In fact, dare I say it, I actually enjoyed the hell out of this series.
In fact, I think the way she handled this last book was pretty awesome.
She didn't take the easy route here, folks, I'll just say that.
Interpret that how you will.
That said.
This last installment reminds me why I am still just not a fan of the aforementioned love isosceles.
Because, no matter what, I feel like someone loses.
Someone gets left out.
Regardless though, if you told me that Pam Godwin was writing another one of these style series...another love triangle?
I would still be clicking the pre-order button.
So there's that.
I also really loved the vignettes she had at the beginning of each chapter.
SUPER cute.
Anyway, I hope you all enjoy this series as much as I did.
And my people who waited to binge on all three at once:
Smart choice and I hope your gorge is fantabulous!
September 25, 2017
'Three is a War' is the conclusion of the 'Tangled Lies' trilogy and it kept me guessing right to the end. I was equal parts excited and scared to see who Danni would choose in the end. Would she go with the rough around the edges rebel, Cole or the sexy and sophisticated Trace? I was dying to know and finally I got my answers.
Right from the start, I was a little surprised by the direction this book went in. I had let my mind run wild, imagining all the possibilities of who might have taken Danni and never guessed what was so obvious all along. That being said, I was still completely absorbed in the story.
With two men vying for her affection, Danni finds herself being thrust right back into the emotional tug of war that was underway for most of the second book. The guys are forcing her hand, making her choose between them, knowing that she loves them both. It was tough, but necessary.
I have to admit that Danni did get on my nerves some in this book. I found her to be rather callous toward Trace in many ways. It was like she was living in the past, hung up on a dream that never came to pass. Why couldn't she see Cole the way that I did? It drove me nuts.
While I did get all of my answers in the end, I couldn't help feeling a little underwhelmed. I was happy with the way things worked out, but I felt like the price was too high. Too much damage had been done in my opinion. I guess there was no way to get there without a lot of pain and heartache, but I was left feeling like everyone really lost in this situation.
Despite the uneasy feeling I was left with, I still thought that this was a fantastic series. The beauty of this story was that it could tear me up, while still having me come back for more. I could not put this series down until I read it from start to finish. It was great!
Check out more of my reviews at www.bookaddicthaven.com
Right from the start, I was a little surprised by the direction this book went in. I had let my mind run wild, imagining all the possibilities of who might have taken Danni and never guessed what was so obvious all along. That being said, I was still completely absorbed in the story.
With two men vying for her affection, Danni finds herself being thrust right back into the emotional tug of war that was underway for most of the second book. The guys are forcing her hand, making her choose between them, knowing that she loves them both. It was tough, but necessary.
I have to admit that Danni did get on my nerves some in this book. I found her to be rather callous toward Trace in many ways. It was like she was living in the past, hung up on a dream that never came to pass. Why couldn't she see Cole the way that I did? It drove me nuts.
While I did get all of my answers in the end, I couldn't help feeling a little underwhelmed. I was happy with the way things worked out, but I felt like the price was too high. Too much damage had been done in my opinion. I guess there was no way to get there without a lot of pain and heartache, but I was left feeling like everyone really lost in this situation.
Despite the uneasy feeling I was left with, I still thought that this was a fantastic series. The beauty of this story was that it could tear me up, while still having me come back for more. I could not put this series down until I read it from start to finish. It was great!
Check out more of my reviews at www.bookaddicthaven.com
August 24, 2017
4.25 stars!!
Three is a War is the epic conclusion to Pam Godwin’s ‘Tangled Lies’ series. This love triangle has really put me through the ringer. Honestly, it’s one of the best triangles I’ve ever read. This last book though… it gave me so much anxiety. I was a hot mess reading, and I wasn’t much better by the end of the book. Though there was closure, I still had tears pouring down my face. This series is not for the faint of heart, but for those who love angst and a good story, it’s one you need to pick up!
I've debated on how to write this review, but I feel like keeping this review short and sweet will be the way to go. If you’ve read my reviews for the first 2 books, you know I am a #TeamCole girl all the way, so I can’t really say if the ending made me happy or if my guy got the girl etc. Honestly, no matter who ended up with Danni in the end, I knew my heart would break for the other man. Both of these men loved her unconditionally. Both of them wanted her more than anything. And one of them was going to have the world at the end, while the other would be left without his heart.
There were some unexpected moments in this book. I was shocked a time or two. It was full of angst, emotion, heartbreak, and healing. It was intense, crazy steamy, and gave me lots of feels. This is one series that seriously stressed me out, but I’m so glad I read it!
My life began and ended with them.
Three is a War is the epic conclusion to Pam Godwin’s ‘Tangled Lies’ series. This love triangle has really put me through the ringer. Honestly, it’s one of the best triangles I’ve ever read. This last book though… it gave me so much anxiety. I was a hot mess reading, and I wasn’t much better by the end of the book. Though there was closure, I still had tears pouring down my face. This series is not for the faint of heart, but for those who love angst and a good story, it’s one you need to pick up!
I've debated on how to write this review, but I feel like keeping this review short and sweet will be the way to go. If you’ve read my reviews for the first 2 books, you know I am a #TeamCole girl all the way, so I can’t really say if the ending made me happy or if my guy got the girl etc. Honestly, no matter who ended up with Danni in the end, I knew my heart would break for the other man. Both of these men loved her unconditionally. Both of them wanted her more than anything. And one of them was going to have the world at the end, while the other would be left without his heart.
There were some unexpected moments in this book. I was shocked a time or two. It was full of angst, emotion, heartbreak, and healing. It was intense, crazy steamy, and gave me lots of feels. This is one series that seriously stressed me out, but I’m so glad I read it!
August 27, 2017
4.5 STARS
Oh. my. heart.
Oh. my. god.
Oh. mylanta.
I have no idea how I survived this book. Did I survive this book?
*looks back at the empty bottles of wine standing on night stand*
I think I'm still in recovery here.
*goes back to rocking in the corner*
I don't read love triangles. Not usually. My cold black heart can't handle it. But when Pam Godwin writes a love triangle, I put on my big girl panties, suck it up, and stock up on all of the wine.
Two books. Three hearts. It's all been leading up to this nail biting, heart wrenching, rip your hair out, stress inducing, and completely unputdownable conclusion. Dani is left with an impossible decision; a choice between two men that own her heart equally.
Her first love. The man that first stole her heart and never gave it back when he left, leaving her in shatters.
And her new love. The man that picked up the shattered pieces and gave her hope and made her see that love never dies, it just takes the right person to bring it back to life.
An impossible decision.
Two men willing to fight for the chance to own the entirety of her heart.
A woman torn.
A reader driven to drink and sob hysterically while experiencing all of it along with the characters.
I cannot describe to you the emotional wringer this book put me through. Pam Godwin crafted a sensual, deeply emotional, intense, and heart wrenching story that captivates from the beginning and owns you throughout.
I was a card-holding member of #TeamTorn throughout the trilogy. I wasn't sure who I was rooting for or what I wanted. My feelings were so up and down and back and forth, that I completely felt for everything that Dani was going through. And even though I didn't have a favorite that I was rooting for, it didn't stop me from having my heart broken all the same.
This wasn't a story, this was an experience. A deeply emotional, stress inducing, anxiety causing experience. I was an absolute wreck for the entire last third of the book. I sobbed uncontrollably and didn't think I'd survive it. And this is coming from someone that rarely feels emotional in books. But man oh man, did this one gut me.
Am I happy with the choice? I don't know.
Am I satisfied with the conclusion? I don't know.
I seriously don't know how or what I feel. But what I do know is that Pam Godwin wrote her sadistic little heart out with this book.
Will it satisfy every reader? No. Will you be happy with how it all turns out? Maybe. But one thing is for sure, you will understand the why's of everything completely. Pam did a phenomenal job with weaving emotions together of not only her characters but also her readers. This book was easily her best work yet. It ruined me but I have no regrets.
Yes, I'm an emotional wreck after finishing it and I likely won't read another love triangle for a long damn while. My thoughts are still a jumbled mess and I honestly can't decide what I think of the ending. But this trilogy owned me thoroughly and completely and I'm so glad that I got to experience it.
And now that you got some semblance of a coherent review out of me...
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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I fell in love with two men and lost myself. I’ll stay in love with one and find myself again.
Oh. my. heart.
Oh. my. god.
Oh. mylanta.
I have no idea how I survived this book. Did I survive this book?
*looks back at the empty bottles of wine standing on night stand*
I think I'm still in recovery here.
*goes back to rocking in the corner*
I don't read love triangles. Not usually. My cold black heart can't handle it. But when Pam Godwin writes a love triangle, I put on my big girl panties, suck it up, and stock up on all of the wine.
Two books. Three hearts. It's all been leading up to this nail biting, heart wrenching, rip your hair out, stress inducing, and completely unputdownable conclusion. Dani is left with an impossible decision; a choice between two men that own her heart equally.
Her first love. The man that first stole her heart and never gave it back when he left, leaving her in shatters.
And her new love. The man that picked up the shattered pieces and gave her hope and made her see that love never dies, it just takes the right person to bring it back to life.
An impossible decision.
Two men willing to fight for the chance to own the entirety of her heart.
A woman torn.
A reader driven to drink and sob hysterically while experiencing all of it along with the characters.
I cannot describe to you the emotional wringer this book put me through. Pam Godwin crafted a sensual, deeply emotional, intense, and heart wrenching story that captivates from the beginning and owns you throughout.
I was a card-holding member of #TeamTorn throughout the trilogy. I wasn't sure who I was rooting for or what I wanted. My feelings were so up and down and back and forth, that I completely felt for everything that Dani was going through. And even though I didn't have a favorite that I was rooting for, it didn't stop me from having my heart broken all the same.
This wasn't a story, this was an experience. A deeply emotional, stress inducing, anxiety causing experience. I was an absolute wreck for the entire last third of the book. I sobbed uncontrollably and didn't think I'd survive it. And this is coming from someone that rarely feels emotional in books. But man oh man, did this one gut me.
Am I happy with the choice? I don't know.
Am I satisfied with the conclusion? I don't know.
I seriously don't know how or what I feel. But what I do know is that Pam Godwin wrote her sadistic little heart out with this book.
Will it satisfy every reader? No. Will you be happy with how it all turns out? Maybe. But one thing is for sure, you will understand the why's of everything completely. Pam did a phenomenal job with weaving emotions together of not only her characters but also her readers. This book was easily her best work yet. It ruined me but I have no regrets.
Yes, I'm an emotional wreck after finishing it and I likely won't read another love triangle for a long damn while. My thoughts are still a jumbled mess and I honestly can't decide what I think of the ending. But this trilogy owned me thoroughly and completely and I'm so glad that I got to experience it.
And now that you got some semblance of a coherent review out of me...
ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review
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February 7, 2020
5 emotional stars
At first I was going to rate this book 4 stars, but I decided any book that makes me feel this much is worth 5 stars. I went into this book Team Trace. I stayed team Trace, but I really wanted Cole too. So I'm team polyamorous. I am going to keep this short because I don't want to ruin this read for anyone else. This book tore me up. Normally I don't read love triangles because no matter what someone ends up hurt. Every once in a while I will come across a love triangle book that is just too good to pass up and that was this series. There was pain though OMG there was pain. I felt so bad for all three of them. Each guy was sexy and amazing in their own way. Danni was fun and wild. The choice was so fucking hard! I went back and forth.... Trace or Cole? as much as Danni did. And when she picked fuck but I cried like a bitch. Angsty, emotional and at times painful but damn this book was worth the ride. I really hope the one that didn't get Danni get's his own book.
At first I was going to rate this book 4 stars, but I decided any book that makes me feel this much is worth 5 stars. I went into this book Team Trace. I stayed team Trace, but I really wanted Cole too. So I'm team polyamorous. I am going to keep this short because I don't want to ruin this read for anyone else. This book tore me up. Normally I don't read love triangles because no matter what someone ends up hurt. Every once in a while I will come across a love triangle book that is just too good to pass up and that was this series. There was pain though OMG there was pain. I felt so bad for all three of them. Each guy was sexy and amazing in their own way. Danni was fun and wild. The choice was so fucking hard! I went back and forth.... Trace or Cole? as much as Danni did. And when she picked fuck but I cried like a bitch. Angsty, emotional and at times painful but damn this book was worth the ride. I really hope the one that didn't get Danni get's his own book.
August 29, 2017
I'm going to rate this book with 3 stars because of the ending... Otherwise I'd gave 2,5 stars! I didn't like Danni very much in this book. She was one of the badass fictional characters I've ever read but in this book she given up on herself. She was almost okay with everything what Cole & Trace did to her and I didn't like her reaction when she found out the truth...
Uh anyway, I don't wanna talk too much but still 1st and 2nd book were so much better for me and I hope you give a shot this series. Who knows maybe you'll love it more than me! ;)
August 21, 2017
*****4.5 STARS*****
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
I’m the betrayer who loves them both. The persecutor who will rip us apart. The executioner who will snuff the light that burns so brightly between us.
Pam Godwin’s TANGLED LIES series will take you on one wildly erotic and entertaining ride. I found myself consumed by this angst-filled story of three people caught up in a love triangle that will ultimately shatter not one heart but three. I guarantee that most of you will find it hard to choose between Cole and Trace. They were both incredible Heroes and just like Danni, my heart belonged to both men. However, there was one I loved just a bit more and so I knew going into this last book, that there was a chance the outcome was going to shatter me.
At the end of book two, Danni had walked away from both Cole and Trace. It’s been five weeks since she last saw the two loves of her life and she's barely breathing. Danni has sold her house, is unemployed, and has plans to move in with her parents who live in Florida. Her plans change when she ends up being drugged and kidnapped. We quickly learn that she isn’t in any physical danger. Turns out Cole and Trace are her kidnappers and they brought her to Cole’s luxurious and isolated cabin in the mountains. They’ve been keeping tabs on her and know that she hasn’t been doing well without them. The plan is to live in that cabin for the next six months and by the end of their time together, Danni will have to choose which man will get to be her ’forever’.
This is one crazy story! How this one woman could get so lucky to end up being loved by two incredible men baffled me throughout the series. She questions it herself quite a few times throughout the book and I must admit I didn’t think she was all that special. Danni’s personality often grated on my nerves, but what I wouldn’t give to be in her situation. She literally gets to have her cake and eat it too and I found it refreshing that the Heroine had all the power and adoration.
To say this last installment was steamy would be a gross understatement. Some of the scenes were so erotic I wouldn’t be surprised if some panties go up in flames from how scorching hot things get between the three characters. I finally got the M-F-M I’ve always fantasized about!!
I think that most readers will be pleased with how the story ends but it will definitely feel a little bittersweet too because of the one who is left behind. No matter who you favor I do believe the outcome will leave you feeling satisfied. Just be ready to be taken through twists and turns along the way.
THREE IS A WAR releases on August 29th! Those of you who have been keeping up with the series will be happy with the conclusion!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071J8RN7P
Other retailers: https://www.books2read.com/threeisawar
{ARC Generously Provided by Author}
I’m the betrayer who loves them both. The persecutor who will rip us apart. The executioner who will snuff the light that burns so brightly between us.
Pam Godwin’s TANGLED LIES series will take you on one wildly erotic and entertaining ride. I found myself consumed by this angst-filled story of three people caught up in a love triangle that will ultimately shatter not one heart but three. I guarantee that most of you will find it hard to choose between Cole and Trace. They were both incredible Heroes and just like Danni, my heart belonged to both men. However, there was one I loved just a bit more and so I knew going into this last book, that there was a chance the outcome was going to shatter me.
At the end of book two, Danni had walked away from both Cole and Trace. It’s been five weeks since she last saw the two loves of her life and she's barely breathing. Danni has sold her house, is unemployed, and has plans to move in with her parents who live in Florida. Her plans change when she ends up being drugged and kidnapped. We quickly learn that she isn’t in any physical danger. Turns out Cole and Trace are her kidnappers and they brought her to Cole’s luxurious and isolated cabin in the mountains. They’ve been keeping tabs on her and know that she hasn’t been doing well without them. The plan is to live in that cabin for the next six months and by the end of their time together, Danni will have to choose which man will get to be her ’forever’.
This is one crazy story! How this one woman could get so lucky to end up being loved by two incredible men baffled me throughout the series. She questions it herself quite a few times throughout the book and I must admit I didn’t think she was all that special. Danni’s personality often grated on my nerves, but what I wouldn’t give to be in her situation. She literally gets to have her cake and eat it too and I found it refreshing that the Heroine had all the power and adoration.
To say this last installment was steamy would be a gross understatement. Some of the scenes were so erotic I wouldn’t be surprised if some panties go up in flames from how scorching hot things get between the three characters. I finally got the M-F-M I’ve always fantasized about!!
I think that most readers will be pleased with how the story ends but it will definitely feel a little bittersweet too because of the one who is left behind. No matter who you favor I do believe the outcome will leave you feeling satisfied. Just be ready to be taken through twists and turns along the way.
THREE IS A WAR releases on August 29th! Those of you who have been keeping up with the series will be happy with the conclusion!
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071J8RN7P
Other retailers: https://www.books2read.com/threeisawar
October 28, 2017
Good lord what it took to get through this book. After book 2, I wasn't so sure I wanted to go through the torture of reading this book. I'm not going to lie, my heart couldn't take some of it, I literally skimmed through some of this book. It was hard to take and my heart summersaulted, it'd be happy, then sad, then ecstatic, then my heart shattered, then it healed.
But gosh in the end, I got what I wanted, but my heart still hurts for the loser. Will we get a book on him, please and thank you❤️
Danni, to explain this character would literally have me sweating..... My words literally start to jumble up when I begin to try and explain her. lsknajnacaiu dakdi dkajid s;hdoid s;lin;doic. see, its hard.. I'll say this, I can never imagine being in that position and unless you've been there, we really can't say what we would do. BUT, I can't imagine being her......
Cole. He is the past, he is the present, and is he the future... Handsome, full of surprises, and always learning something new about him, I feel like he wanted not only Danni's body but he wanted to own her.
Trace. You were there to pick up the pieces of a truly broken heart. You healed it, you sewed it back together. You were everything but the past. Are you the future? Gorgeous, cocky, arrogant, and so about making your love show by protectiveness, being there, and not just for sex, but for love.
In a story like this, to be a winner is honestly probably the hardest to be. There will always be someone else, but to find the other half of your soul is what this story is about. It isn't about winning, its about forever with the right one. Although this story was challenging in many ways, I was happy with the end result. Now saying that, not sure I would ever put myself through this again.....
If you enjoy a lot of angst, this is definitely a series for you!!!
But gosh in the end, I got what I wanted, but my heart still hurts for the loser. Will we get a book on him, please and thank you❤️
Danni, to explain this character would literally have me sweating..... My words literally start to jumble up when I begin to try and explain her. lsknajnacaiu dakdi dkajid s;hdoid s;lin;doic. see, its hard.. I'll say this, I can never imagine being in that position and unless you've been there, we really can't say what we would do. BUT, I can't imagine being her......
Cole. He is the past, he is the present, and is he the future... Handsome, full of surprises, and always learning something new about him, I feel like he wanted not only Danni's body but he wanted to own her.
Trace. You were there to pick up the pieces of a truly broken heart. You healed it, you sewed it back together. You were everything but the past. Are you the future? Gorgeous, cocky, arrogant, and so about making your love show by protectiveness, being there, and not just for sex, but for love.
In a story like this, to be a winner is honestly probably the hardest to be. There will always be someone else, but to find the other half of your soul is what this story is about. It isn't about winning, its about forever with the right one. Although this story was challenging in many ways, I was happy with the end result. Now saying that, not sure I would ever put myself through this again.....
If you enjoy a lot of angst, this is definitely a series for you!!!
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September 28, 2017
And now the lovely conclusion...
Well, as you can see, this has been a very angsty book but... also very hot. And it couldn't have been this hot without being such an emotional rollercoaster. It was necessary. :D So worth it. Loved this trilogy hard. Recommended to those who enjoy erotic romances with love triangles.
Well, as you can see, this has been a very angsty book but... also very hot. And it couldn't have been this hot without being such an emotional rollercoaster. It was necessary. :D So worth it. Loved this trilogy hard. Recommended to those who enjoy erotic romances with love triangles.
August 31, 2017
⭐⭐2.5 Stars⭐⭐
*Sighs.
I guess I’m going to be the odd one out on this one but hey, shit happens. I was extremely nervous going into this book. From the moment I finished “two is a lie” I knew I was going to have some issues with “three is a war”and I was dreading the outcome. I love a good angst and delicious drama because I think it makes the story so much better so I was all for this messed up complex dynamic of these flawed characters. They kept us intrigued and made us want so much more with their half truths and secret identities and you couldn’t help but help but fall in love with them. Well…. At least some of them.
There’s no doubt that this author can write a hypnotic story with some of the best characters you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about. Her ability to suck you into their world and literally make you feel as though you’re a part of it, is why I love Pam Godwin. But she also gives you these characters that are flawed and messy you don’t care because there’s always something that makes you fall for them. Sadly, this wasn’t the case for me. I’ve said it in my previous reviews and I’m going to say it again: I HATED DANI! I really tried to like this girl and I even gave her the benefit of the doubt. But this book right here? Put me in murder territory.
When you have two men who are deeply in love with you and would anything for you, it’s hard to make that kind of life altering decision. Someone will get hurt no matter how hard you try to avoid and I was honestly okay with that. I was prepared for the outcome and that included whoever Dani chose to be with. 5% into the story, I was disappointed. 20% in, I was straight up annoyed. 60% in, I was ready to call it quits and be done with this hot mess.
Dani was the main and quite frankly the ONLY reason why I didn’t enjoy this story at all. She fucking ruined it for me and I was past the point of plotting her untimely demise. This chick seriously tested me on another level. She was too weak and she just annoyed the hell out of me. I have never wanted a different POV from Trace or Cole so much in my life!!! These guys were the best and I really loved them ( one more than the other of course) and I was hoping they would just leave her instead but no such luck.
I know that there are alot of people who can’t wait to read the conclusion to this saga and they’re rooting for Dani and her happiness and that’s good for you. I hope you’re going to be happy with the outcome for this one but I’m so done with this. I’m fucking exhausted, my blood pressure is not ok, and I just want to drop kick this girl for putting me through this shit. To each it’s own and then some.
*Sighs.
I guess I’m going to be the odd one out on this one but hey, shit happens. I was extremely nervous going into this book. From the moment I finished “two is a lie” I knew I was going to have some issues with “three is a war”and I was dreading the outcome. I love a good angst and delicious drama because I think it makes the story so much better so I was all for this messed up complex dynamic of these flawed characters. They kept us intrigued and made us want so much more with their half truths and secret identities and you couldn’t help but help but fall in love with them. Well…. At least some of them.
There’s no doubt that this author can write a hypnotic story with some of the best characters you’ve ever had the pleasure of reading about. Her ability to suck you into their world and literally make you feel as though you’re a part of it, is why I love Pam Godwin. But she also gives you these characters that are flawed and messy you don’t care because there’s always something that makes you fall for them. Sadly, this wasn’t the case for me. I’ve said it in my previous reviews and I’m going to say it again: I HATED DANI! I really tried to like this girl and I even gave her the benefit of the doubt. But this book right here? Put me in murder territory.
When you have two men who are deeply in love with you and would anything for you, it’s hard to make that kind of life altering decision. Someone will get hurt no matter how hard you try to avoid and I was honestly okay with that. I was prepared for the outcome and that included whoever Dani chose to be with. 5% into the story, I was disappointed. 20% in, I was straight up annoyed. 60% in, I was ready to call it quits and be done with this hot mess.
Dani was the main and quite frankly the ONLY reason why I didn’t enjoy this story at all. She fucking ruined it for me and I was past the point of plotting her untimely demise. This chick seriously tested me on another level. She was too weak and she just annoyed the hell out of me. I have never wanted a different POV from Trace or Cole so much in my life!!! These guys were the best and I really loved them ( one more than the other of course) and I was hoping they would just leave her instead but no such luck.
I know that there are alot of people who can’t wait to read the conclusion to this saga and they’re rooting for Dani and her happiness and that’s good for you. I hope you’re going to be happy with the outcome for this one but I’m so done with this. I’m fucking exhausted, my blood pressure is not ok, and I just want to drop kick this girl for putting me through this shit. To each it’s own and then some.
August 23, 2017
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Type: Book 3 of 3 from Tangled Lies series
POV: First Person - Female
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Danni Angelo had a decision to make. Torn between two men, she had to choose between her first love and her new love. She had all the power in her hands, but with two significantly different choices, it proved to be much harder which one could mend her heart.
It's been a while since I last read a book that evoked such strong emotions. My poor heart is strained from all the ups and downs lol!
Before starting this book, I knew I won't be happy with whatever the possible outcome could be. As much as I love Cole, I also care about Trace. So either way I know I'll be hurting.
My opinion on Danni hasn’t changed from the last book. I don't like how she handled a lot of things. I can't help but judge her since I care a lot for both men.
The sex scenes were scorching, yet I couldn't fully enjoy it because I was emotionally distracted by the bigger question. Every action made me question/analyze possible outcome. The author successfully infiltrated my heart, making me invested in the characters that I felt their every joy and pain.
Three Is A War is the conclusion of the engrossing Tangled Lies series. This series is recommended to readers who enjoy emotional roller coaster.
Books in the series:
♦ ✠ ♦. . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . ♦ ✠ ♦
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Type: Book 3 of 3 from Tangled Lies series
POV: First Person - Female
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Danni Angelo had a decision to make. Torn between two men, she had to choose between her first love and her new love. She had all the power in her hands, but with two significantly different choices, it proved to be much harder which one could mend her heart.
It's been a while since I last read a book that evoked such strong emotions. My poor heart is strained from all the ups and downs lol!
“You’ve given me the biggest fight of my life, and I’m prepared to do whatever it takes to win.”
Before starting this book, I knew I won't be happy with whatever the possible outcome could be. As much as I love Cole, I also care about Trace. So either way I know I'll be hurting.
I torture myself by imagining the abhorrent moment when I rip out part of my heart and hand it back to the man who gave it to me.
My opinion on Danni hasn’t changed from the last book. I don't like how she handled a lot of things. I can't help but judge her since I care a lot for both men.
The sex scenes were scorching, yet I couldn't fully enjoy it because I was emotionally distracted by the bigger question. Every action made me question/analyze possible outcome. The author successfully infiltrated my heart, making me invested in the characters that I felt their every joy and pain.
“But the heart isn’t logical. Sometimes, we don’t know what we want until it’s gone.”
Three Is A War is the conclusion of the engrossing Tangled Lies series. This series is recommended to readers who enjoy emotional roller coaster.
Books in the series:
♦ ✠ ♦. . . (F)BR With Twinsie CC . . . ♦ ✠ ♦
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August 29, 2017
After sleeping on my rating for the second time when it comes to this book I'm pulling my big girls undies on and giving this 3 stars, I think even goodreads hates my rating because I went from a whopping 60 likes to under 10 lol So F#ck you goodreads for malfunctioning over my rating!! snorts again..*slinks away from all the 5 star ratings*
‘THREE IS A WAR’ is the third and final book in P. Godwin’s ’Tangled Lies‘ series. It picks up where the previous book left off, now we’ve reached the conclusion where the men are the ones in control and Danni has to finally make her choice. But to do that she has to let one go.
This whole series was built around a love triangle of epic proportions it was one huge clusterfuck where two guys loved the same girl, and the girl was in love with two guys.
I was gifted an arc a few weeks back but like the big girl I’m not I put off reading it until the very end, because being honest I chose one guy over the other and I know that if she doesn’t choose him my heart is going to be broken and I didn’t want to travel down that path until I had no choice but to read it.
And being honest I also didn’t really connect with Dani, I found her too self absorbed, many a time I wanted to shake her, to scream and rant at her, the angst touring my body had me in turmoil, part of me wished that the guys both walked away so she was left with neither, and I’m sorry for that because so many others loved her character, I sadly just didn’t bond with her at all so for me it gave me a totally different reading experience to others. But in saying that the guys carried me along on this crazy journey, and like Dani I fell in love with two men, but one just had that extra pull on my heart over the other and my decision was made.
Though I did love the previous book whole heartedly, this has been a push and pull with what to rate it, I loved the two men. This has no reflection on the author at all, there were parts I loved about this series, no other put me through the wringer quite like this one. Every emotion known to man kind I felt so for the moment I'm just going to have to sleep on this one for a bit and hopefully come back and rate it at a later time.
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Book 3: Three is War
September 1, 2017
THREE IS A WAR is the third and final part in the sexy, 'Tangled Lies,' series and brings the love triangle of Danni, Cole and Trace to its dramatic conclusion. I had no idea how it would all play out and the author kept me guessing until the end between Cole and Trace, two men who I must confess, by the end I liked in equal measure. Love triangles are among my favourite reading troupes simply because the angst they evoke is often sublime. Many of my reading friends have certainly enjoyed the angst of this final part but unfortunately to be blunt and for my personal tastes the story was just ok for me and did not evoke the emotional connection that I crave in my reading material. I have the utmost respect for this author, I think her writing is stellar and have loved previous stories by her, indeed the ending of the second part was exciting and I think I was perhaps expecting more layers to be revealed in this last part, a more intricate story maybe. In reality, I felt it was purely about the heroine's choice and went back and forth exploring this aspect. In truth, I could not grasp what it was about her that enamoured Cole and Trace making them behave as they did, and perhaps it was my lack of connection and empathy towards the heroine that caused my disconnection from the story. There are many amazing reviews for, 'Three is a War,' from readers who have a different take on how this series evolved so please check them and out and if 'love triangles' are your thing this story may certainly be a great read for you.
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September 1, 2017
I was dying to know who Danni ends up with even before I started reading the series. Yes, I've been crazy about this even though I haven't read it. I decided I don't wanna waste my time reading this if she didn't end up with Trace. I was on team Trace all the way.
I read all the reviews of all of those given ARCs but there's not a single spoiler. I even joined the Tangled Lies Spoiler group on Facebook and still no spoiler. So I'm going to fill this review with freaking spoilers!
First, I couldn't believe she chose Cole! I wanted to slap her and scream at her and throw my phone. I was royally pissed.
Second, she realized she still loved Trace even though she's now with Cole. And Cole noticed, so he let her go.
Third (and last), she came back for Trace. Found him with another woman but still determined to take him back. At first, Trace was cold to her. But in the end, he softened. They got married after a month.
I was kinda sad for Cole. I wish there is a story for him. Loved the series. Loved the author. Good job.
I read all the reviews of all of those given ARCs but there's not a single spoiler. I even joined the Tangled Lies Spoiler group on Facebook and still no spoiler. So I'm going to fill this review with freaking spoilers!
First, I couldn't believe she chose Cole! I wanted to slap her and scream at her and throw my phone. I was royally pissed.
Second, she realized she still loved Trace even though she's now with Cole. And Cole noticed, so he let her go.
Third (and last), she came back for Trace. Found him with another woman but still determined to take him back. At first, Trace was cold to her. But in the end, he softened. They got married after a month.
I was kinda sad for Cole. I wish there is a story for him. Loved the series. Loved the author. Good job.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 29, 2017
5 My Heart Is Divided Stars!
-Love happened twice, and I have no regrets, even if the situation feels impossible.
-I fell in love with two men and lost myself. I'll stay in love with one and find myself again.
Danni Angelo has fallen desperately in love with two men. Cole Hartman & Trace Savoy. One is her first love & one is her second chance. They are two alpha males that are dominating & addictive in every way. She tried having an arrangement with them that was impossible. She craves them both & finds them irresistible. She's tried resisting, surrendering, & running, and nothing's worked. She always ends up right back where she started, overwhelmed with emotion & desire, and hopelessly torn. They make her feel alive & whole. She burns for them & they completely consume her when they are near. She's tried to stop the toxic cycle they're in, but she can't give them both up. She must make a decision, or forfeit her greatest chance at happiness. She doesn't want to hurt them, but also doesn't want to live with regrets. Both men want forever & are willing to fight for her. She has something rare & precious with each of them, but will have to follow her heart & decide who she see's her future with.
-It's crazy how similar they are in some things.
-But they're so very different in other ways.
-What matters to me are traits they both possess. They'll dance with me when I ask, whenever, wherever. They'll hold me when I need it, tightly or tenderly. And they love me, even when I fuck up.
-I'm going to fight. Fight my doubts. Fight my fears. Fight my indecision. I'll fight through the agony and do the hardest thing I'll ever have to do. I'll choose which part of my heart I have to let go forever.
I loved this series so much! It's my favorite by this author. I haven't read a series in a while that has consumed me & wrecked me emotionally like this one has. These characters are addictive. I've never read a love triangle where I truly adore both men and have such a hard time choosing one. It was an intense story with so much love. One woman, two soul mates, & magnetic, crazy chemistry=on fire hot!!! This series needs to be read in order. It's hard to put down & is absolutely fabulous!!!
-Love happened twice, and I have no regrets, even if the situation feels impossible.
-I fell in love with two men and lost myself. I'll stay in love with one and find myself again.
Danni Angelo has fallen desperately in love with two men. Cole Hartman & Trace Savoy. One is her first love & one is her second chance. They are two alpha males that are dominating & addictive in every way. She tried having an arrangement with them that was impossible. She craves them both & finds them irresistible. She's tried resisting, surrendering, & running, and nothing's worked. She always ends up right back where she started, overwhelmed with emotion & desire, and hopelessly torn. They make her feel alive & whole. She burns for them & they completely consume her when they are near. She's tried to stop the toxic cycle they're in, but she can't give them both up. She must make a decision, or forfeit her greatest chance at happiness. She doesn't want to hurt them, but also doesn't want to live with regrets. Both men want forever & are willing to fight for her. She has something rare & precious with each of them, but will have to follow her heart & decide who she see's her future with.
-It's crazy how similar they are in some things.
-But they're so very different in other ways.
-What matters to me are traits they both possess. They'll dance with me when I ask, whenever, wherever. They'll hold me when I need it, tightly or tenderly. And they love me, even when I fuck up.
-I'm going to fight. Fight my doubts. Fight my fears. Fight my indecision. I'll fight through the agony and do the hardest thing I'll ever have to do. I'll choose which part of my heart I have to let go forever.
I loved this series so much! It's my favorite by this author. I haven't read a series in a while that has consumed me & wrecked me emotionally like this one has. These characters are addictive. I've never read a love triangle where I truly adore both men and have such a hard time choosing one. It was an intense story with so much love. One woman, two soul mates, & magnetic, crazy chemistry=on fire hot!!! This series needs to be read in order. It's hard to put down & is absolutely fabulous!!!
August 20, 2017
4.25 #TeamPamGodwin Stars
Strap in for the crazy train folks. I fear this may be a gushy, rambling, stream of consciousness type of review. Continue at your own risk.
Pam Godwin is a genius! A writing goddess. I'm gonna keep it 100 with you all and tell you that not only is this one of my favorite series, but also one of the most uncomfortable reads ever. I didn't know if my poor battered heart would survive it. It’s the epitome of an emotional roller coaster. Seriously, look up emotional roller coaster in Webster's and you just might see:
If this sounds like your jam, strap in and enjoy one helluva ride. It's a good one.
If you're reading this Review, hopefully you've read the first two books. If not, stop reading this and go read that! 😉 The premise here is that it's decision time. By hook or crook, Cole and Trace are going to push Dani to make a choice. The process is unconventional and at times uncomfortable, but in the end it works.
The brilliance of the writing is that you experience all the emotions right along with the characters. I sometimes had to read with one hand covering my eyes.
However, I read it in record time and fracking loved it.
So there's that.
There aren't any spoilers here folks, but I will share that I got exactly what I wanted from this book. From the very first book, I knew this was going to slay me and possibly ruin my relationship with my beloved Blog Twin but it was so worth it! It's emotionally charged, raw, and as realistic as a work of fiction can be. I imagine I'd respond the same way as Dani, if forced into this situation.
So, to wrap up the longest and quite possibly vaguest review ever, this series pushed me out of my comfort zone and broke my heart, but it was so worth it. I enjoyed every minute!
Recommended for readers who enjoy love triangles, emotional reads, strong alpha males.
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Strap in for the crazy train folks. I fear this may be a gushy, rambling, stream of consciousness type of review. Continue at your own risk.
Pam Godwin is a genius! A writing goddess. I'm gonna keep it 100 with you all and tell you that not only is this one of my favorite series, but also one of the most uncomfortable reads ever. I didn't know if my poor battered heart would survive it. It’s the epitome of an emotional roller coaster. Seriously, look up emotional roller coaster in Webster's and you just might see:
If this sounds like your jam, strap in and enjoy one helluva ride. It's a good one.
If you're reading this Review, hopefully you've read the first two books. If not, stop reading this and go read that! 😉 The premise here is that it's decision time. By hook or crook, Cole and Trace are going to push Dani to make a choice. The process is unconventional and at times uncomfortable, but in the end it works.
The brilliance of the writing is that you experience all the emotions right along with the characters. I sometimes had to read with one hand covering my eyes.
However, I read it in record time and fracking loved it.
So there's that. There aren't any spoilers here folks, but I will share that I got exactly what I wanted from this book. From the very first book, I knew this was going to slay me and possibly ruin my relationship with my beloved Blog Twin but it was so worth it! It's emotionally charged, raw, and as realistic as a work of fiction can be. I imagine I'd respond the same way as Dani, if forced into this situation.
So, to wrap up the longest and quite possibly vaguest review ever, this series pushed me out of my comfort zone and broke my heart, but it was so worth it. I enjoyed every minute!
Recommended for readers who enjoy love triangles, emotional reads, strong alpha males.
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August 29, 2017
4.5 Stars!!!
“Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle. Love is a war. Love is a growing up.” James A. Baldwin
I really, really loved this one. Pam was definitely saving the best for last. This installment had everything Pam is well known for. Excellent writing, hot AF sex and Uber complicated relationships!
If being with one or the other is a choice, when did I decide to love them both? I didn’t. Love happened twice, and I have no regrets, even if the situation feels impossible, even if the looming decision makes me believe I will never survive it. As much as I fear the future, it isn’t going away until it shows me what I need to do. I fell in love with two men and lost myself. I’ll stay in love with one and find myself again.
I devoured this one. It was a true roller coaster ride though, my emotions were all over the place. Not only was this is the end, and a decision needed to be made, the set up with the cliffhanger in Book 2 was also something I've been looking forward to.
“You look at me and see one of two choices. I look at you and see absoluteness. But we have time. Someday, we’ll look beyond the question marks and just see us.”
“Lie to me, Danni. Tell me we’re not made of the same destiny.”
I don't want to say too much, because I definitely don't want to spoil a single thing. But I'll tell you what I loved.
-I loved that this was not easy, like I said, this was a true roller coaster.
-I loved that this was super hot. Holy eff, this was hot!
-I loved that after everything there are no doubts about her decision. No what ifs. The way Pam wrote this last installment was brilliant. No one wins by default, no one makes a decision for her and no one checks out. Ahhh I can't say anything else, I can't!
“But the heart isn’t logical. Sometimes, we don’t know what we want until it’s gone.”
Overall, as a series this was as solid as it comes, and as a love triangle is definitely at the top of my list. This was absolutely fantastic and I totally recommend!
"I want to prove to you that you were never second choice. Or any kind of choice. It was always you. I just…I had to do a lot of growing up to figure that out.”
**An ARC was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
“Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle. Love is a war. Love is a growing up.” James A. Baldwin
I really, really loved this one. Pam was definitely saving the best for last. This installment had everything Pam is well known for. Excellent writing, hot AF sex and Uber complicated relationships!
If being with one or the other is a choice, when did I decide to love them both? I didn’t. Love happened twice, and I have no regrets, even if the situation feels impossible, even if the looming decision makes me believe I will never survive it. As much as I fear the future, it isn’t going away until it shows me what I need to do. I fell in love with two men and lost myself. I’ll stay in love with one and find myself again.
I devoured this one. It was a true roller coaster ride though, my emotions were all over the place. Not only was this is the end, and a decision needed to be made, the set up with the cliffhanger in Book 2 was also something I've been looking forward to.
“You look at me and see one of two choices. I look at you and see absoluteness. But we have time. Someday, we’ll look beyond the question marks and just see us.”
“Lie to me, Danni. Tell me we’re not made of the same destiny.”
I don't want to say too much, because I definitely don't want to spoil a single thing. But I'll tell you what I loved.
-I loved that this was not easy, like I said, this was a true roller coaster.
-I loved that this was super hot. Holy eff, this was hot!
-I loved that after everything there are no doubts about her decision. No what ifs. The way Pam wrote this last installment was brilliant. No one wins by default, no one makes a decision for her and no one checks out. Ahhh I can't say anything else, I can't!
“But the heart isn’t logical. Sometimes, we don’t know what we want until it’s gone.”
Overall, as a series this was as solid as it comes, and as a love triangle is definitely at the top of my list. This was absolutely fantastic and I totally recommend!
"I want to prove to you that you were never second choice. Or any kind of choice. It was always you. I just…I had to do a lot of growing up to figure that out.”
**An ARC was generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review**
September 1, 2017
***** 4 Stars *****
Cannot be read as a standalone
From the way things ended in book 2, I thought that this story was going to contain some suspense and action.
I was completely wrong and slightly disappointed.
For me, Three is a War was just a continuation of the previous book.
Danny is still torn between two great guys, and she knows that she can only have one.
I went into this story without a favorite. I would of been fine with her ending up with both guys, but I have no major complaints about the way things ended.
Cannot be read as a standalone
From the way things ended in book 2, I thought that this story was going to contain some suspense and action.
I was completely wrong and slightly disappointed.
For me, Three is a War was just a continuation of the previous book.
Danny is still torn between two great guys, and she knows that she can only have one.
I went into this story without a favorite. I would of been fine with her ending up with both guys, but I have no major complaints about the way things ended.
July 1, 2018
3 Stars
Overall Opinion: It really sucks to be in the minority yet again. I didn't love this trilogy. I think the main descriptive word that comes to mind regarding the whole thing is "underwhelming". I might've done it to myself and built my expectations up too high in a way that sabotaged my experience with it. I didn't get all that emotional. I think a big part of it was the h. I didn't really like her. She started off great! Especially in her flashbacks with Cole in the first book! Where was that bold sassy chick in the 2nd and 3rd books?! If she remained through the trilogy I think I would've enjoyed it more. I also wanted to understand the Hs more. I really think their POV would've contributed a ton to that! It might've made their connections to the h more understandable and relatable. It felt simply physical to me. There is a lot of sex in this trilogy. Don't get me wrong -- it's hot! I think I just wanted more than that sexual chemistry to connect the characters. I never understood why the Hs were even going through all the trouble for the h in the first place! All in all, it was okay. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.
**Do not continue on in this review if you have not read the first books, One is a Promise and Two is a Lie, because this review might spoil them for you**
Overall Opinion: It really sucks to be in the minority yet again. I didn't love this trilogy. I think the main descriptive word that comes to mind regarding the whole thing is "underwhelming". I might've done it to myself and built my expectations up too high in a way that sabotaged my experience with it. I didn't get all that emotional. I think a big part of it was the h. I didn't really like her. She started off great! Especially in her flashbacks with Cole in the first book! Where was that bold sassy chick in the 2nd and 3rd books?! If she remained through the trilogy I think I would've enjoyed it more. I also wanted to understand the Hs more. I really think their POV would've contributed a ton to that! It might've made their connections to the h more understandable and relatable. It felt simply physical to me. There is a lot of sex in this trilogy. Don't get me wrong -- it's hot! I think I just wanted more than that sexual chemistry to connect the characters. I never understood why the Hs were even going through all the trouble for the h in the first place! All in all, it was okay. I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it.
**Do not continue on in this review if you have not read the first books, One is a Promise and Two is a Lie, because this review might spoil them for you**
August 31, 2017
5 "I'm Yours" Stars
The last book in a trilogy, Pam Godwin wrote an angsty, emotional, sexy, ending to a triangle relationship that at times seemed like there could never be a happily ever after. You must read the trilogy in order.....One is a Promise, then Two is a Lie, and then finally Three is a War.
I will not say much as not to spoil.......but I will say that I loved the emotional rollercoaster ride that the author took me on. Two very different men, two very sexy men, two very much in love men with the same woman. And that woman very much in love with two men. So you can imagine ANGSTY GALORE!!! But a decision needs to be made.....Cole, Trace or maybe Neither. You have to listen and feel with your heart in order to make the decision.
This triangle is one that grips your heart because in order for a HEA, there must be one that gets a SEA.....A Sadly Ever After. Cole and Trace embed themselves not only in Danni's heart but the readers as well. It's hard to be happy when someone loses. So this story is heartbreaking, yet wonderful in a round about way. Life has a way of changing things. It's unexpected, emotional, tragic at times and uplifting. Life isn't always a bed of roses but the journey can be memorable, challenging and be required for reasons unknown. (I will say that there were some mighty fine memorable moments🔥🔥🔥- that's all I'm saying)
I loved this triangle and I loved how the author gave us grit and heartache to get to the ending. I felt the emotions of Danni, Cole and Trace and while I was happy, their was a piece of me that was sad. It was beautifully perfect in my eyes.
#MustReadTriology #TeamDanniCole #TeamDanniTrace #Loved
*advanced copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
The last book in a trilogy, Pam Godwin wrote an angsty, emotional, sexy, ending to a triangle relationship that at times seemed like there could never be a happily ever after. You must read the trilogy in order.....One is a Promise, then Two is a Lie, and then finally Three is a War.
I will not say much as not to spoil.......but I will say that I loved the emotional rollercoaster ride that the author took me on. Two very different men, two very sexy men, two very much in love men with the same woman. And that woman very much in love with two men. So you can imagine ANGSTY GALORE!!! But a decision needs to be made.....Cole, Trace or maybe Neither. You have to listen and feel with your heart in order to make the decision.
This triangle is one that grips your heart because in order for a HEA, there must be one that gets a SEA.....A Sadly Ever After. Cole and Trace embed themselves not only in Danni's heart but the readers as well. It's hard to be happy when someone loses. So this story is heartbreaking, yet wonderful in a round about way. Life has a way of changing things. It's unexpected, emotional, tragic at times and uplifting. Life isn't always a bed of roses but the journey can be memorable, challenging and be required for reasons unknown. (I will say that there were some mighty fine memorable moments🔥🔥🔥- that's all I'm saying)
I loved this triangle and I loved how the author gave us grit and heartache to get to the ending. I felt the emotions of Danni, Cole and Trace and while I was happy, their was a piece of me that was sad. It was beautifully perfect in my eyes.
#MustReadTriology #TeamDanniCole #TeamDanniTrace #Loved
*advanced copy provided by author in exchange for an honest review*
September 6, 2017
This is the conclusion of the trilogy that kept me captivated right until the end. I do have to say that even though the writing was still flawlessly done; and the sex scenes were absolutely explosive...I just had a hard time with this book and the decisions that Danni made. This book pretty much sums up why I don't care for love triangles...there is always the person that gets hurt. I can't really go into the details, as I don't want to give anything away..but the choices in the end gutted me; and truthfully, it wouldn't have mattered which way it went...it would have gutted me no matter what.
The big question to ask is; am I glad that I read this trilogy?? Yes, I am. I loved the characters, and I wouldn't ever pass up a chance to read Pam Godwin's work. I will admit though, I had a harder time with the third book out of all of them. For me, when I come across any love triangle...I have a hard time falling for the undying, forever love words that come from the person who loves two people. I really struggle with this. Mainly because I can't trust those words when that person fell in love with someone else. So, even at the end of this book, I didn't feel the HEA....because in the back of me head it is there that she had loved another person just as intensely.
There you have it...I would love to say that I am super happy with how everything went...but I'd be lying!!! I walk away from this with a heavy heart, and yet I did enjoy the over all experience! LOL What a contradiction I am!!! That is really all I have to say about that!!!
The big question to ask is; am I glad that I read this trilogy?? Yes, I am. I loved the characters, and I wouldn't ever pass up a chance to read Pam Godwin's work. I will admit though, I had a harder time with the third book out of all of them. For me, when I come across any love triangle...I have a hard time falling for the undying, forever love words that come from the person who loves two people. I really struggle with this. Mainly because I can't trust those words when that person fell in love with someone else. So, even at the end of this book, I didn't feel the HEA....because in the back of me head it is there that she had loved another person just as intensely.
There you have it...I would love to say that I am super happy with how everything went...but I'd be lying!!! I walk away from this with a heavy heart, and yet I did enjoy the over all experience! LOL What a contradiction I am!!! That is really all I have to say about that!!!
January 31, 2025
4.5⭐
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THANK GOODNESS this ended the way I was hoping because I would've broke my kindle in half. Trace was my absolute favorite the entire time 🥹🥹🥹 I genuinely could not stand Cole. I felt like he was extremely manipulative.
This trilogy was a rollercoaster of emotions and I haven't read anything like it! I genuinely really enjoyed it.
"love isn't a choice."
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THANK GOODNESS this ended the way I was hoping because I would've broke my kindle in half. Trace was my absolute favorite the entire time 🥹🥹🥹 I genuinely could not stand Cole. I felt like he was extremely manipulative.
This trilogy was a rollercoaster of emotions and I haven't read anything like it! I genuinely really enjoyed it.
"love isn't a choice."
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 28, 2017
4.5 Stars!
Three is a War opens without interruption in the timeline as Danni finds herself right back at square one. Though this time, the rules have changed and only she can change the course. Danni needs to make the impossible decision. Knowing how she is ruled by her heart, trying to listen to her mind isn’t always the easy but she doesn’t want this torture to continue. Cole and Trace have made their intentions clear – they will fight for her until one man is clearly chosen.
As this emotional dance continues, Cole shows his passion and oozes sex but he also holds on to the notion that their love is steeped in history and trueness. Danni’s pull toward Cole feels natural and her attraction is more than just physical, especially getting the answers she’s been seeking for so long.
Being the ever logical one, Trace may emit steely control but he is bracing for her decision and doesn’t undermine the past Danni shared with Cole. However, with four years passing and the new love he and Danni forged, he believes it’s enough of a foundation to move forward.
Since Cole’s return, tension has been building and the knowledge that one man will ultimately be turned away is looming. While these three try to give all they can, it takes one particular incident to act as the impetus for Danni to choose.
What ensues is a roller coaster of emotions. Knowing the inevitable from the beginning of the series, it adds to the dense aura of tension and while trying to prepare for Danni’s decision, it doesn’t make it any easier. The range of feelings is for these characters is vast. One minute it seems that Cole will be the frontrunner, while in the next sequence, the pendulum swings to Trace. However, when Danni makes her choice, the dam breaks free.
Going into book three, I expected deep feelings to emerge and it did not disappoint in eliciting raw emotion ranging from sadness [insert tears], relief, anger, jealousy and happiness. In this series, the potential for heartbreak is great, as both Cole and Trace are different but equally good men and this creates palpable tension in the plot because no matter who wins, it seems as though it will feel bittersweet.
From the onset, I wasn't sure what man would prevail, but had faith that Pam Godwin would make it right for the characters and storyline. With a winding journey of discovery, pain and love, Pam Godwin’s character arcs are perfectly pitched and the resolution offers poised reflection. I highly recommend Three is a War!
Tangled Lies Series (to be read in order):
*An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
Three is a War opens without interruption in the timeline as Danni finds herself right back at square one. Though this time, the rules have changed and only she can change the course. Danni needs to make the impossible decision. Knowing how she is ruled by her heart, trying to listen to her mind isn’t always the easy but she doesn’t want this torture to continue. Cole and Trace have made their intentions clear – they will fight for her until one man is clearly chosen.
“I’ll fight through the agony and do the hardest thing I’ll ever have to do. I’ll choose which part of my heart I have to let go forever.”
As this emotional dance continues, Cole shows his passion and oozes sex but he also holds on to the notion that their love is steeped in history and trueness. Danni’s pull toward Cole feels natural and her attraction is more than just physical, especially getting the answers she’s been seeking for so long.
“My eyes lift, and my head follows, as if everything inside me is pulled toward his presence, as if my very soul knows its mate is near, and I need to go to him.”
Being the ever logical one, Trace may emit steely control but he is bracing for her decision and doesn’t undermine the past Danni shared with Cole. However, with four years passing and the new love he and Danni forged, he believes it’s enough of a foundation to move forward.
“He’s insanely potent. Not just his delectable scent. It’s his intensity. The way he stares at me like nothing else exists.”
Since Cole’s return, tension has been building and the knowledge that one man will ultimately be turned away is looming. While these three try to give all they can, it takes one particular incident to act as the impetus for Danni to choose.
“Punish me. Wreck me. Tear down my ruins. Excavate me from my sins. Hurt me. Spank me. Set me on fire. Make be burn.”
What ensues is a roller coaster of emotions. Knowing the inevitable from the beginning of the series, it adds to the dense aura of tension and while trying to prepare for Danni’s decision, it doesn’t make it any easier. The range of feelings is for these characters is vast. One minute it seems that Cole will be the frontrunner, while in the next sequence, the pendulum swings to Trace. However, when Danni makes her choice, the dam breaks free.
Going into book three, I expected deep feelings to emerge and it did not disappoint in eliciting raw emotion ranging from sadness [insert tears], relief, anger, jealousy and happiness. In this series, the potential for heartbreak is great, as both Cole and Trace are different but equally good men and this creates palpable tension in the plot because no matter who wins, it seems as though it will feel bittersweet.
From the onset, I wasn't sure what man would prevail, but had faith that Pam Godwin would make it right for the characters and storyline. With a winding journey of discovery, pain and love, Pam Godwin’s character arcs are perfectly pitched and the resolution offers poised reflection. I highly recommend Three is a War!
Tangled Lies Series (to be read in order):
*An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.*
*This was a (F)BR with Twinsie Hawkey!*
For more reviews/reveals/giveaways visit:
September 16, 2017
5 deep and wild, rise with the storm, and adjust with the wind stars
Emotional and powerful, this ride is legit. This was a guessing game till the very end, nothing was done easy or nothing was predictable. Just like love itself, it's wild and turbulent, and for the brave. It's so easy to just make the quick decision, or make NO decision at all, but thats the cowards way out... Dani, Cole and Trace,
Dani thought they would let her off easy, but men like Trace and Cole, know the stakes and know what they have is worth fighting for. Love is a war, a a Beautiful war.
This is a series that will burrow deep in your veins and stay with you. While I had my man picked out from the start, there was no question of falling and making room for the other. Am I happy with how it ended, Hell Yes! There was nothing fake about it. Everything happened as it should, it felt right, it felt real.
For those on the fence about this book, it is a love triangle, it is full on angst, but it's love in it realest form. How can you turn your back from the love of your past to the love of your future, does your love every truly die??? There is no cheating, they are all adults and got into this tangled mess together... and together is the only way they can find a way out. I hope you give it a try, it's worth every heart pounding, stomach churning feeling.
Copy kindly provided by the author, via *Sixty First Reads*, for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the version of the book and may differ upon publication.
“I gave you my heart. It was always yours to break.”
Emotional and powerful, this ride is legit. This was a guessing game till the very end, nothing was done easy or nothing was predictable. Just like love itself, it's wild and turbulent, and for the brave. It's so easy to just make the quick decision, or make NO decision at all, but thats the cowards way out... Dani, Cole and Trace,
“We’re a tangled, damaged, unfortunate tragedy of love. I’m not fighting for that.”
Dani thought they would let her off easy, but men like Trace and Cole, know the stakes and know what they have is worth fighting for. Love is a war, a a Beautiful war.
I’m going to fight. Fight my doubts. Fight my fears. Fight my indecision. I’ll fight through the agony and do the hardest thing I’ll ever have to do. I’ll choose which part of my heart I have to let go forever.
This is a series that will burrow deep in your veins and stay with you. While I had my man picked out from the start, there was no question of falling and making room for the other. Am I happy with how it ended, Hell Yes! There was nothing fake about it. Everything happened as it should, it felt right, it felt real.
For those on the fence about this book, it is a love triangle, it is full on angst, but it's love in it realest form. How can you turn your back from the love of your past to the love of your future, does your love every truly die??? There is no cheating, they are all adults and got into this tangled mess together... and together is the only way they can find a way out. I hope you give it a try, it's worth every heart pounding, stomach churning feeling.
Copy kindly provided by the author, via *Sixty First Reads*, for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the version of the book and may differ upon publication.
October 19, 2017
4 - 4.5 ★'s
"I'll never be finished with you."
This was a really hard book and Danni had a really hard choice to make. She wasn't exactly put in the most favorable of positions.
My heart went out for her. I couldn't imagine making that kind a choice and living in that environment. However, she also took the easy way out. She didn't think through things well enough.
The first goodbye was a killer (for me) but with so much more left of the book I knew something else was going to happen.
And even though I'm happy with the final outcome I'm still really sad for the other person.
The one thing that bothered me was I thought the bromance was a little too heavy. They really left Danni out of the loop way too much.
Overall, the series was pretty amazing especially if you love emotional, angst filled books.
"I'll never be finished with you."
This was a really hard book and Danni had a really hard choice to make. She wasn't exactly put in the most favorable of positions.
My heart went out for her. I couldn't imagine making that kind a choice and living in that environment. However, she also took the easy way out. She didn't think through things well enough.
The first goodbye was a killer (for me) but with so much more left of the book I knew something else was going to happen.
And even though I'm happy with the final outcome I'm still really sad for the other person.
The one thing that bothered me was I thought the bromance was a little too heavy. They really left Danni out of the loop way too much.
Overall, the series was pretty amazing especially if you love emotional, angst filled books.
August 20, 2017
It’s a bittersweet moment when one of your anticipated series comes to an end. I devoured this final book in one sitting; I’m so invested in the story of Danni, Cole & Trace that I just can’t wait any longer to know what’s going to happen next after that cliffy ending in book two.
The story continues as Danni found herself in a room she didn't recognize. All she can remember is that after taking a sip of her favorite coffee, everything just went black. Now, she must know who has the nerve to kidnap her... is it Cole? Is it Trace? Or is it the people that both, Cole and Trace, worked for in the past? As Danni searches for a way out, she saw him...
"My stomach hardens as I watch him. Waiting for a sign, a verbal cue, anything to clue me in on how to proceed."
Okay, I'm stopping there, for I know I'm going to spill some spoiler if I say more, I'll leave a warning though... brace yourself for there are some scene that will shock you, get you hot and bothered! Just expect the unexpected and enjoy! It's worth it!
True to her way of writing a good story, Author Pam Godwin doesn’t just lay it all out... there are some twist and turn, the rollercoaster ride of emotion that encompasses this series, particularly this book. But the angst, sexual tension, and how it was eloquently written are some of the reason why I enjoyed this series. I'm at a loss for words after I turned the last page but what a fitting conclusion! I greatly recommend this series!
*ARC generously provided by the author in exchange for an honest review*
May 8, 2020
RATING: 5 'Waltz' HEARTS! <3
“Life should be playful—enjoyed and appreciated to the fullest.”
Three is a War is the beautiful and revelatory conclusion to the Tangled Lies trilogy, the trinity of Danni, Trace, and Cole pulling at our heartstrings one last time as only unforgettable love stories can.
“When you choose me, I want the realization clawing at your insides without coercion or doubt or the pressure of time. I want your heart to beat for me and only me, not because I command it, but because we’re meant to be.”
What makes this story so successful is Ms. Godwin’s exquisitely lyrical writing that exposes the wants, needs, fears, and desires that aren’t often said out loud, but that make us so very human, leaving us as emotionally raw as the characters that inhabit the pages. The love triangle is crafted in a painfully stunning way, every minutiae of Trace and Cole hauntingly laid out for us as we feel Danni’s confusion, distress and helplessness at the inevitability of her looming decision when she looks at them both. Despite majority of this read focusing on Danni’s uncertainty, there’s something achingly beautiful and quietly, yet no less powerfully, poetic about the way her story unfolds, making this book an experience rather than a simple read.
“…You were never second choice. Or any kind of choice. It was always you.”
Overall, Three is a War is a poignant romance that not only leaves us examining the heart’s capacity for love and the infinity of love long after the book is done, but also subjects us to the sharpest of pains sparsely interspersed with the warmest of joys, a churning emotional maelstrom from which there’s no way to walk away unscathed, yet completely worth it.
Posted: May 8, 2020
August 23, 2017
4.5 stars
Three is a War marks the end of the Tangled Lies trilogy. Danni has been torn between her first love, Cole, and the man who taught her to love again, Trace. The time has finally come to end this angst-filled love triangle. Who. Will. She. Choose? Dunh-dunh-duunnhh!
Danni is on an emotional roller coaster and, honestly, I didn’t always enjoy taking that ride with her this time around. She’s still incredibly indecisive, so once again I found myself having my feelings jerked up and down, then back and forth. Some actions she, Cole, and Trace take seem to be on the extreme/ridiculous side. All I know is my heart broke several times, and I felt emotionally exhausted by the end. I’m a card carrying member of the Angst Ho Club, so that’s saying a lot.
I enjoyed seeing the dominant side of Cole and Trace on full display. I must say these men bring sexy back in a big way! Thankfully, there’s a lack of manipulation and deception that was very present in the previous book. I finally came to the conclusion that both of them are decent men, and realistically there is no wrong choice; although, my heart was drawn to one man in particular.
More than ever, I loved, loved, loved how songs are thoughtfully selected and seamlessly integrated into the storyline. They add authenticity and weight to the characters’ emotions, as well as meaning to the plot.
Pam Godwin’s writing, as always, is engrossing and keeps you on your toes. Throughout the series, she continues to build up the complexity of three characters who are drastically different but equally fascinating and relatable. I’ve got mad love for this author.
If you’ve made it to Three is a War, I’m assuming you enjoy conflict, suspense, and lots of steam. Ultimately, I suspect how you feel about this conclusion may have more to do with which man you’re rooting for than with the drawn out emotional nature of the story. I admit I had to read the last several chapters twice before I fully understood Danni’s thought process. However, I do feel the author gives ample time for Danni to explore her feelings for both Trace and Cole and reach a reasonable conclusion.
If you like love triangles, I think you will find this to be an enjoyable series overall.
Three is a War marks the end of the Tangled Lies trilogy. Danni has been torn between her first love, Cole, and the man who taught her to love again, Trace. The time has finally come to end this angst-filled love triangle. Who. Will. She. Choose? Dunh-dunh-duunnhh!
Danni is on an emotional roller coaster and, honestly, I didn’t always enjoy taking that ride with her this time around. She’s still incredibly indecisive, so once again I found myself having my feelings jerked up and down, then back and forth. Some actions she, Cole, and Trace take seem to be on the extreme/ridiculous side. All I know is my heart broke several times, and I felt emotionally exhausted by the end. I’m a card carrying member of the Angst Ho Club, so that’s saying a lot.
I enjoyed seeing the dominant side of Cole and Trace on full display. I must say these men bring sexy back in a big way! Thankfully, there’s a lack of manipulation and deception that was very present in the previous book. I finally came to the conclusion that both of them are decent men, and realistically there is no wrong choice; although, my heart was drawn to one man in particular.
More than ever, I loved, loved, loved how songs are thoughtfully selected and seamlessly integrated into the storyline. They add authenticity and weight to the characters’ emotions, as well as meaning to the plot.
Pam Godwin’s writing, as always, is engrossing and keeps you on your toes. Throughout the series, she continues to build up the complexity of three characters who are drastically different but equally fascinating and relatable. I’ve got mad love for this author.
If you’ve made it to Three is a War, I’m assuming you enjoy conflict, suspense, and lots of steam. Ultimately, I suspect how you feel about this conclusion may have more to do with which man you’re rooting for than with the drawn out emotional nature of the story. I admit I had to read the last several chapters twice before I fully understood Danni’s thought process. However, I do feel the author gives ample time for Danni to explore her feelings for both Trace and Cole and reach a reasonable conclusion.
If you like love triangles, I think you will find this to be an enjoyable series overall.
**ARC received in exchange for an honest review.**
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