{"product_id":"would-i-lie-to-you-isbn-9798892424936","title":"Would I Lie to You?","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWould I Lie to You?\u003c\/i\u003e is a thrilling spy-next-door story that may have you cheering for all the wrong people, perfect for fans of Finlay Donovan and \u003ci\u003eKillers of a Certain Age\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if a covert, high-stakes cat burglar is given one last job before she can retire, but the gig is to steal the classified code to an innovative genetic editing tool her unaware husband is developing? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsk anyone about Lucille “Lu” Barlow and they’ll tell you that she’s a loving wife and mom, fire-body Pilates studio owner, and kind neighbor. But none of them know the true Lu. Because Lu is a liar and a thief—albeit reluctantly lately. She’s been part of a dangerous, deeply covert crime syndicate for the last thirty years, with a string of incredible, international heists under her belt and a shoebox full of fake passports, weapons, cash stacks, and skeletons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when her unsuspecting husband, Harry, accepts a lucrative job at the nation’s leading biotech company, it means moving the family from her familiar Brooklyn base to the well-heeled New England town of Partridge Hollow. Lu sees it as her shot to finally retire from crime life, something she’s wanted since her son’s birth eight years ago. But Partridge Hollow isn’t what it seems either. Lu quickly discovers that her new \u003ci\u003eStepford Wives–\u003c\/i\u003eesque neighbors each have their own secrets hidden inside their mansions, into which she occasionally creeps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShe also uncovers the most scandalous truth of all: that this move for her husband's career was orchestrated by her illicit employer. Worse, she’s tasked with stealing the heavily protected code for a tool Harry is developing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFans of \u003ci\u003eFinlay Donovan Is Killing It\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCounterfeit\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eKillers of a Certain Age \u003c\/i\u003ewill devour this book!\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eWould I Lie to You?\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“What a banger of a book! The story of a mother caught between her family and her duty to a criminal organization she’s desperately trying to break out of—with one last job that could cost her everything—had me on the edge of my seat and rooting for Lu Barlow on every page.” \u003cbr\u003e—Attica Locke, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best selling author of \u003ci\u003eBluebird, Bluebird\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Wow! This is going to be your new favorite thriller series . . . the oh-so-talented Nicole Blades has written the most modern of takes on the \"can a woman have it all\" juggle, and the relentless tension between personal and professional lives . . . Jason Bourne has nothing on the savvy thief-next-door Lu—she is smart, witty, relatable, and super-skilled, but with the additional talent of being a loving wife and mom. This is completely entertaining, consistently thought-provoking, and a tour de force of storytelling. I absolutely adored it. Standing ovation!”\u003cbr\u003e—Hank Phillippi Ryan, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAll This Could Be Yours\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Wickedly fun and smart, Nicole Blades’ \u003ci\u003eWould I Lie To You?\u003c\/i\u003e is a spy-next-door novel about marriage, motherhood and what happens when being “good” is the most dangerous choice of all . . . A fast-paced, highly entertaining domestic thriller. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eFinlay Donovan Is Killing It\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKillers Of A Certain Age\u003c\/i\u003e, this novel exposes the lies we tell for love, and the secrets we keep to survive. A “must read” for 2026!”\u003cbr\u003e—Karma Brown, #1 international bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRecipe For A Perfect Wife\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With \u003ci\u003eWould I Lie to You? \u003c\/i\u003eNicole Blades has pulled off that rarest of feats: A high stakes,\u003cbr\u003esuspense-drenched spy thriller with a tender core, featuring a magnetically compelling heroine\u003cbr\u003eyou won’t soon forget.”\u003cbr\u003e—Elizabeth McCullough Keenan \u0026amp; Greg Wands, International bestselling authors of \u003ci\u003eTrust Issues\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Grab a comfy chair, a good drink and get ready for the newest, most captivating voice in thriller-town. Nicole Blades’s immensely satisfying new thriller crackles with compelling characters, rapid-fire dialogue, and the cool, electric world of The Atlas—a shadowy crime syndicate.”\u003cbr\u003e—Emily Carpenter, author of \u003ci\u003eGothictown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“This book is a winner. You will wince at every close call on her thieving capers, while laughing at the absurd antics of the “well-meaning” rich folks all around her. Nicole Blades combines a relatable, strong main character with an irresistible blend of humor and intrigue, announcing herself as a fresh new voice on the spy thriller scene.” \u003cbr\u003e—Sandra Block, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bachelorette Party\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“You will love the protagonist of Nicole Blades' newest, \u003ci\u003eWould I Lie to You?\u003c\/i\u003e Edgy, witty, truth-telling Lu is a badass thief living the life of a suburban mom, and the work-life balance is killing her. Blades' high-stakes novel is sheer fun. I gobbled it up.”\u003cbr\u003e—Amity Gaige, author of \u003ci\u003eHeartwood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicole Blades\u003c\/b\u003e is a novelist and journalist with nearly two decades of experience in the media industry. Her cover stories and features have been published in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Runner’s World\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Women's Health\u003c\/i\u003e, and more. An active member of the International Thriller Writers organization, her novels often focus on the facade and filters people put on to face the world. \u003ci\u003eWould I Lie to You?\u003c\/i\u003e is her latest and will be published in spring 2026! The domestic thriller joins Nicole’s previous novels, \u003ci\u003eHave You Met Nora?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Thunder Beneath Us\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eEarth's Waters\u003c\/i\u003e. A proud Caribbean Canadian, Nicole currently lives in New England with her husband and their son.","brand":"Crooked Lane Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233867706597,"sku":"NP9798892424936","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798892424936.jpg?v=1767744589","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/would-i-lie-to-you-isbn-9798892424936","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}