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Troublemaker. Distant son. Loner.

Farmer Jericho McAllister has typically shied away from dating, preferring the occasional one-nighter. His bad reputation has kept people at a distance, but there’s always been something missing.

Until Liv.

New to town, the young teacher has a way of drawing him from the shadows. She sees past town gossip, instead focusing on the good in his heart and his hopes for a future, restoring the old lavender farm. He wants the kind of relationship his brother Finn has, but can he commit and lead an honest life when he’s been surrounded with lies from birth?

Peacemaker. Estranged daughter. Lost soul.

In the wake of devastation, Olive Rosehill is determined to keep her promise—to make a difference. Holding herself responsible for tragedy, she jumps at the chance to start over in Sugarloaf Ridge. Her aim to focus on work and forget the past is going to plan.

Until Jerry.

The enigmatic farmer’s strong yet shy demeanor leaves her wanting more, but is she ready for a chance at love? And if she reveals the cause of her nightmares, will their budding steamy relationship fizzle out?

A story about family, trust and second chances by Jennifer Ryder.

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Published August 30, 2022

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Jennifer Ryder

16 books332 followers
Jennifer Ryder is a bestselling romance author who loves to write about small towns, swoony heroes and strong females who aren’t afraid to fight for what they want.

Born and bred in Canberra, now living on a rural property in New South Wales, Australia, she enjoys the best of city and country. Her loving husband is ever willing to provide inspiration, and her two young cherubs, Jack Russell named Buddy and sheep that don't see fences as barriers, keep life more than interesting.

Check out her work at http://www.jenniferryder.com/

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Profile Image for ✰  BJ's Book Blog ✰Janeane ✰.
3,031 reviews12 followers
August 7, 2022
Copy received for an honest review

Welcome back to Sugarloaf Ridge, where secrets and lies are bound to make their way out

You will need to have read Sugarloaf Ridge Secrets first to get the best out of this story.

I wanted to know more about Jerry from the minute I met him in book 1, and I was not disappointed in him at all.

I didn't really connect with Liv though. There is nothing wrong with her, she is a fine character and all, so maybe this was just me.

I got all the small town feels - having done the tree change myself I get the small-mindedness, cliquiness and b!tchiness that comes with being the "interloper" into a small town

And don't get me started on Penny - that woman deserves something unpleasant to happen to her!

Loved the friendships that Liv makes and how the bring embrace her into their lives

Jerry is just amazing and we all need one of our own.

Profile Image for Meegz Reads.
1,532 reviews128 followers
August 21, 2022
*4 Stars*

ARC kindly received for an honest review.

I enjoyed this next instalment from Sugarloaf Ridge. Jerry was a character that I wanted to get to know after all that happened in book one. I would not suggest reading these out of order by the way - best read in order as there are too many interconnected plot points that need to be read the right way.

I don't know that I connected that well Liv, or really trusted her that much tbh, but I did love Jerry and uncovering all the things that made him tick, and how everything fit in with what already knew of him. I really despised Penny. But I adored all the others. There's a lot about family truths and lies and connections in this book (and series really) and I enjoyed how it all came together.

I would've liked a bit more of that ending that we got, but all in all the book wrapped up really well and I was holding back tears. Would recommend and would love more from this world.

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Profile Image for Leanne ~ Tales From The Heart.
2,464 reviews26 followers
August 17, 2022
Wow, where to start with this book. How about the glorious cover that I want on my bookshelf.
We know this town if you've read 'Sugarloaf Ridge Secrets' It was like coming home. The characters are all warm and wonderful and so Aussie...like me.
This is such a beautifully written tale of second chances, love, life and not to forget secrets. Jerry's whole life is one big secret and he needed someone like Liv, the towns new school teacher. He had some growing up to do, and yet secrets were eating away at him. Liv had her own secret and needed to time to sort out her own life. Her baggage was heart breaking, she deserves a happy life.
I really love this author's stories, so warm and easy to read. I highly recommend this story and better yet try both of them.
Profile Image for Kayla.Loves.Books.
99 reviews5 followers
August 16, 2022
I cannot speak highly enough of this amazing, beautiful book. The characters, the scenery. It's like a movie playing out in your mind while you read. Jennifer has so much talent emersing you into this gorgeous small town. I'm praying we will get to go back to Sugarloaf Ridge in the future and spend some more time with this beautiful town.
Profile Image for Kirsty Dallas.
Author 21 books764 followers
July 11, 2022
It's been a long time between reads for me, so it was an absolute pleasure to withdraw from the world and sink into a Jennifer Ryder romance. I’ve read everything this author has written and her quality for storytelling has never wavered. Sugarloaf Ridge Lies has every delicious morsel one could want in a small-town country romance. Liv is perfectly sweet while Jerry has that delicious combination of a little bit bad and a whole lotta good. His backstory is intriguing and you will need to start with Sugarloaf Ridge Secrets to help tie everything together. The story is not a smooth path for Liv and Jerry, but whoever wanted smooth anyways? When I say this country romance has it all, I mean it. It’s got all the swooning, all the sweetness and all the highs and lows that will help you escape from reality, if only for a little while. Thank you for entrusting me with an advanced copy JR, and congratulations on another beautiful book.
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3,487 reviews254 followers
August 6, 2022
Sugarloaf Ridge lies is the second book in the series and tells the story of Jerico the main hero's brother of the first story in the series. He was a character that I was really intrigued about in Sugarloaf Ridge Secrets. I was very excited to read more about this character and really enjoyed this story. I really liked Liv and Jerry together and found they really complement one another. I loved the small town romance vibe of this story and could not get enough of it once I started reading.

Liv was a sweet character that I really enjoyed reading about in the story. I found she was a really caring character that really looked after everyone.

Jerico also known as Jerry was perceived by the town as the bad boy but underneath it all he was a really loving guy that was protective of the ones he loved.

This story was a really sweet read that had all the emotions. There were some moments in the story that I did not expect making it more intriguing.
Profile Image for Reading  In the  Red Room .
3,225 reviews72 followers
August 11, 2022
I really enjoyed this book much more than the first one. It was quick paced with a great story and fun loyal characters. Jerry has many secrets, some the town helps keep and some he keeps to himself. When he meets the new teacher in town,Liv he is suddenly smitten. Liv has her own set of secrets that keep coming. Can these two get past all their crazy secrets to have something real? Something that can last forever? Between the small town gossip, family drama and the fun banter between Jerry and Liv this was a very entertaining read. I can’t Wait to see what this author comes up with next.
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1,644 reviews25 followers
August 16, 2022
I really liked this book. I loved the story and how it flowed. The love and loyalty of the characters is something special!

Jerry and Liv have that crazy awesome chemistry between them and it is hard to deny.
They have such a great connection you just want more of them.

Jerry is so loyal, but I loved his vulnerability so much. Such a sweet man!
Liv is fierce and so caring. She has such a beautiful soul.

I love the bit of mystery you get too!!
Profile Image for Trish (Beautiful Chaos Reviews).
1,073 reviews23 followers
August 15, 2022
I did read Sugarloaf Ridge Secrets before this book, and I am glad I did, but I have to say this new to me author wrote a heartwarming tale that takes place in the Australian Outback. The mystery and secrets woven throughout the books do not detract from the sweet romance. This story is Jericho's story, and he's such a sweet cinnamon roll of a guy. You cannot help but love him from the beginning. Liv, the new teacher, is sweet, and she needs the small town kindness of Sugarloaf along with meeting the quietly strong Jerry.

Their romance is a bit of a roller coaster sometimes, but the author manages to temper the angst, so it is not overwhelming. Too much angst just makes me anxious; however, the author helps our H and h resolve it before it overpowers the story. Sugarloaf Ridge Lies was long enough to provide a well-thought-out story and a satisfying ending. I would like to read more stories about this interesting family in Australia.
Profile Image for Tara.
1,196 reviews8 followers
August 3, 2022
This book hooked me from the get go. You will get swept up in Liv & Jerry’s whirlwind romance. This book was impossible to put down, it engulfs you and drags you into the characters lives. What a story! I LOVED everything about this book; the banter, the friendship, the swoon-worthy moments and the heartbreak. Be prepared to have your heart strings pulled and even have a tear or two in your eyes.
Profile Image for Kym.
874 reviews9 followers
July 30, 2022
Jennifer has done it again. A beautifully written story that captivated me from the very start until the end. She is the queen of small town stories. I couldn’t put Liv and Jerry’s story down. What a journey I was on. Secrets, falling in love, sexy times and it’s swoon worthy. At times I was frustrated with Liv. I just wanted her to share her secrets and let Jerry in. This is an incredible story that I highly recommend to everyone. This series has become one of my all time favourite’s. I can’t wait to read more from this talented Aussie author.
Profile Image for Cali Gal’s.
1,227 reviews146 followers
August 17, 2022
Jerry and Liv feel like real people, living a life filled with true humanity. I enjoyed the story, seeing how our couple journey through finding their connection and living past missteps.

This book is not set in my home country, so at times I didn’t understand some of the cultural differences. This didn’t really take away from the story at all. In fact I felt like I was broadening my awareness. Haha.

Overall this is a good read with a lot going on. It delves into unplanned pregnancy, adoption, abuse, and so much more. I thought all these elements were explored in thoughtful way.

Happy Reading Everyone!
Profile Image for Sara.
748 reviews8 followers
August 15, 2022
4.5 Stars

Sugarloaf Ridge Lies is the long awaited book by Jennifer Ryder that can be read as a standalone but is better off read after Sugarloaf Ridge Secrets.

This is the beautiful telling of Jerry and Liv’s stories. Jerry has had to grow up with a mountain of secrets, that if found out, would cripple his family. But when he meets Liv, he knows that she’s something special.

Liv, or Olive, recently moved to Sugarloaf Ridge to be a first grade teacher. She has always struggled to find herself and what she would be great at doing. Now, she knows that her passion is teaching. When she meets Jerry, she sees something in him and their connection is nearly instantaneous. The chemistry between Liv and Jerry just leaps off the pages of this book.

There are twists and turns in this book that kept me turning the pages as fast as I could. I loved it and definitely shed a few tears along the way as well!

Another brilliant story by Jennifer Ryder!
Profile Image for Wendy Livingstone.
20.1k reviews256 followers
August 15, 2022
Jericho is a farmer who has a bad reputation which has led to him keeping to himself. Liv is new in town for a fresh start, and is a teacher, who holds herself responsible for a tragedy, and she is determined to make a difference in the future and move on with her life. Liv sees beyond the towns gossip and sees a shy, lonely man with a kind heart. These two complement each other perfectly, but can they heal each other? This is a well written small town romance story, with family, trauma, trust, secrets, 2nd chances, and love, which leads to a poignant page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Wildfire Marketing Solutions and the author and the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Profile Image for Lisa Northey.
3 reviews1 follower
August 12, 2022
Sugarloaf Ridge Lies is book 2 in the series by Jennifer Ryder. I was taken back to the small town where its secrets and lies are protected or they were until the new teacher, Liv comes to town and takes Jerry by surprise.

The story of Jerry and Liv is sweet but not without its secrets and lies that have the power to heal and destroy not only them but the people in Sugarloaf Ridge. Old familiar family members come together with new, including Finn, Penny and Bernie. The story makes you feel like you are right there with them and is honest.

I loved the journey, unexpected twists and mix of emotions I felt with each turn of the page. This book is an easy read that I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend. Can be read as a stand-alone but all the better after having read book one. Questions and loose ends answered but not all.
Profile Image for Nicole ReadingBetweenTheSheets.
933 reviews41 followers
August 21, 2022
From the stunning cover, to the beautiful storyline, Author Jennifer Ryder has done it again. Olive and Jericho’s story is a wonderful blend of mystery, romance, finding one’s self, staying strong and keeping promises.

Sugarloaf Ridge Lies is the second book in the series and is such a good read! A teacher, trying to escape her father’s eyes and awful history and a farmer trying to overcome his reputation in the small town.

I really enjoyed this book! The characters and town of Sugarloaf Ridge were wonderfully developed and were so easy to visualize and fall in love with. 4.5 stars
Profile Image for Kathryn Linke .
2,116 reviews24 followers
August 19, 2022
I was eager to read Sugarloaf Ridge Lies after reading Sugarloaf Ridge secrets and this small-town romance didn’t disappoint.
Jericho aka Jerry is a complex and endearing character. He has a well-earned reputation as a bad boy, but underneath is a protective, heart of gold.
Liv is a sweet, young schoolteacher and newcomer to Sugarloaf Ridge with a heart-breaking past.
This pair both have secrets and baggage from their past.
I thoroughly enjoyed being back in Sugarloaf Ridge and loved the cameos from Finn and Daynah throughout and thoroughly recommend this sweet and engaging read.
Profile Image for Rebecca McDonald .
43 reviews6 followers
August 14, 2022
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book and simply put I loved it. Jen has pulled me in and made me fall in love with Sugarloaf Ridge again.
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1,172 reviews28 followers
August 19, 2022
Sugarloaf Ridge Lies is a sweet small town romance that had me hooked. Jerry is mysterious and once all his cards started to unfold I wanted more of him. This second chance romance between Liv and Jerry was a good read. The only hiccup I had I wish I read the first book first to get a better understanding of the other characters.
Profile Image for Penny Lisle.
351 reviews16 followers
August 9, 2022
I don’t think I could fault any of Jennifer’s books🙂

Jerry from Sugar Loaf Ridge has had a rough time, it’s only when he meets the new teacher Liv does he realize he wants more than a fling or a one night stand, this girl is special.
Of course there are secrets and obstacles that create problems for them but their love is strong and stand by each other.
If you want community feels and like small town stories, this book has it all.
Thank you Jennifer for an ARC of your new book, I really enjoyed it!
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3,432 reviews2 followers
August 18, 2022
Jerry grew up with so many secrets in his family that if anyone found out it would ruin his family. His just living his life now. His famer and a bit of a loner… But then he meets Olive, who recently moved to Sugarloaf Ridge, a first grade teacher. Maybe he finally has something to live for…

Olive, Liv, has finally found her calling. And that is teaching. When she meets Jerry, she sees what nobody else does, a shy caring man with a kind heart. But she also has her own past to get over. And she is confident that Sugarloaf Ridge is exactly what she needs to start over. Will these two be able to get over secrets and struggles to find their happily ever after. Or will one too many secrets be the end of their happiness…

My first time reading this author. And it was an emotional, angst filled romance that I definitely enjoyed. Like every small town it sometimes seems like you can’t get away from your past. But these two were so meant for each, that you couldn’t help but wanting them to finally have everything out in the open and say this is your time to live your best life… This story was one of those where you wish you could pack up and move to Sugarloaf Ridge 😊 I am going to go back and read book 1 and hopefully I wont have to wait too long for book 3 😊

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116 reviews2 followers
August 1, 2022
Just WOW...
So this is the 2nd book in this series and to be honest, I was not really sure if it was going to be possible to top the 1st book.. Well, Jennifer Ryder did just that.
From the very beginning I was captivated. Jerry and Liv are truly beautiful people. They each have a past that they have struggled to come to terms with and they both deserve a HEA.
Of course the characters from book 1 make a few appearances which just enhance Jerry and Liv's story line.
There are moments in this story where the feelings of the characters are almost palpable and you will find yourself holding your breath or holding back a few tears.
There are some beautiful one liner moments and of course no romance would be complete without the appropriate placed angst.
I actually took my time reading this story because I really did not want to miss a moment of Liv and Jerry's story.
Well worth parting with your $$ for this one, It made me want to move to Sugarloaf Ridge and have a coffee with this couple!
Profile Image for Jennifer Pierson.
11.7k reviews188 followers
August 17, 2022
Jericho has demons from a dark past that keeps him from really getting close to people, and it doesn't help that he has a bad rep which keeps many away, and I wanted to hug him so badly throughout. He knows there's something missing in his life, but he just doesn't know how to find it until Liv moves to town. She has her own traumatic past which is why she landed in this small town for some peace, and she's determined to make a difference. These two were perfect for each other but it wasn't quite that easy since they struggle with things, but I did appreciate the fact that while there's angst that did my emotions in, it's not overwhelming to the point that I'm ready to suck my thumb in the corner either so the perfect balance which is a real talent. Both of these people deserve love but will they be able to let some walls down to trust in it or will it be over before they really get a taste?! I really enjoyed this sweet story & HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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283 reviews22 followers
August 13, 2022
What a delight to be back in Sugarloaf Ridge, for another generous dose of small town romance!
This author has once again turned out the country charm welcome-wagon to warm our COVID-weary hearts.

Jericho McAllister is the perfect hero; all gorgeous country boy, with a dark history that haunts his mind and echoes in his heart. It's no surprise his perfect compliment is sweet heroine Olive "Liv" Rosehill, fresh from her own traumatic past, and in dire need of the new life she's seeking in Sugarloaf.

These two are so deserving of the love they can give one another, if they can only trust in each other enough and get past all the obstacles that keep cropping up in their way.

But Sugarloaf Ridge has a unique way of harvesting that hard-won happy ending and this story is bound and determined to give its readers just that.
This is well worth the read, but worth having the tissues on-hand!
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5,573 reviews51 followers
August 17, 2022
The first book of this series really caught my attention but I'd say it's nothing compared to Liv and Jerry’s story. They hooked me right from the start and I couldn't put the book down. I might have found a new small-town romance author to read. Because the way Jennifer wrote their story, from start till finish, was just wonderful. I did find Liv to be frustrating at times, ngl. But they bring the best out of each other.
Profile Image for Lizzi.
2,082 reviews16 followers
August 30, 2022
Jerry and Olive’s story is filled with drama and angst. A great read!! Make sure to read the first book so that you understand all that is going on in book 2. Loved it!!!
Profile Image for Justus Underwood.
102 reviews12 followers
September 26, 2022
A perfect book about perfectly imperfect people!

This was an amazing sequel. I loved being back in Sugarloaf Ridge for another story!
Profile Image for Crystal.
2,715 reviews1 follower
August 19, 2022
This was an easy to read, small town, intriguing, romance story. The secrets, and lies, keep your guessing. The characters are interesting, and relatable. Sugarloaf Ridge Lies is a great read.



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