Artful Lies

By: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Narrated by: Kristin Atherton

Length: 16 hrs and 11 mins

Publisher's Summary

A brand new irresistible and passionate romance from the Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author of the This Man series. 

An irresistible connection, a desire that won't let go.... 

When aspiring antiques dealer Eleanor Cole is handed the chance of a lifetime to work for the Hunt Corporation, the renowned antiques dealers, she doesn't think twice. Only to discover she'll be working up close and personal with the notorious and insanely irresistible Becker Hunt. He is a man famous for getting what he wants, and Becker wants Eleanor. 

But as Becker pulls her deeper into his world, she discovers there's more to him than meets the eye. 

And falling for Becker goes from being foolish to dangerous.... 

Move over Jesse Ward and Christian Grey, it's time to fall in love with Becker: the ultimate alpha hero!

©2020 Jodi Ellen Malpas (P)2020 Hachette Original

Damn cliffhanger

This book was GREAT. My only complaint is there is a cliffhanger with no indication of when the next book will be out. I am a bit salty about this!!! I couldn’t give five stars because of the cliffhanger. I just want a good story with a bit of a conclusion then I don’t mind a part two!!!

I feel a trilogy...

Not up to Jesse or Miller standards for me, her last few just fell flat. This narrator was good but Edita Brychta was excellent in the Jesse and Miller stories. I may proceed with the rest of the series if there is one coming.

Great story and narration

Wow, where do I start? From start to finish I was riveted to Eleanor and Becker’s story and was frustrated when real life kept getting in my way. Be prepared, Artful Lies ends on one heck of a cliff hanger and I cannot wait to read the conclusion to their story.
I have been looking forward to reading this new book by Ms. Malpas ever since she announced it. Artful Lies is well written and so descriptive that I found myself wanting to revisit London as soon as I can. The characters were well rounded, strong and at times the situations they find themselves in dangerous and I found myself on the edge of my seat at times.
Eleanor Cole is my kind of woman, she is sassy, feisty and not afraid to stand up for who or what she believes in. Despite not getting off to a spectacular start, the sparks quickly fly between them, even though Eleanor knows that she needs to focus on her new job and not the boss who she is wildly attracted too.
Becker is arrogant, at times a tad immature, but there is something about him that draws me to him like I haven't been in a long time. There is so much more to Jodi Ellen Malpas’s characters, they are flawed, human and not afraid to show their vulnerability and it is here that Ms.Malpas weaves her magic.
There are so many layers to this story, it reminded me of an onion, being peeled away one layer at a time. I laughed, I cried, I worried, I sighed but through it all I was absolutely riveted to the story and the secrets and mysteries that surround Becker and Eleanor.
I am not a big fan of audio books narrated by one narrator but Kristin Atherton did an admirable job.

Jodi does it again!!

So beyond glad I waited until both books were available in the series because the cliffhanger is so horrible! I would have been outraged if I couldn’t get my hands on the second one right away. Great storyline with laugh out loud moments & steamy sex. I also really appreciate the fact that this isn’t a six hour listen broken down into two books. Narrator was a first time listen for me & I adjusted to her quickly.

Another great JEM series

I have missed JEM series stories. You really get to know the characters and fell in love with them. Looking forward to the next book.

A Compelling Read!

A++ Highly recommended for lovers of mystery, romance, history and art. The listener really gets a full sense of the characters — their strengths, weaknesses, and inner demons. To top it off, Kristin Atheron does not simply narrate this book as the main character; she actually BECOMES Eleanor. It’s a real achievement when the listener can suspend belief and feel as if he/she is accompanying Eleanor on her suspenseful and heart-wrenching ride. Don’t miss this one!!

Book 2

Good story need secoSecond book is it out when will it be issued When will the continuance of this book be issued

Wheeewwww

I was not expecting this out of this book. I love all of the visuals related to art. The narrator is Clutch, and the story is straight fire.

Brilliant

I couldn’t stop listening. A definite must read/listen! So many twists and turns, romance and suspense. Just when you think you have it figured out you don’t. This is one I will listen to again and again

Not on Pat with This Man

I was disappointed with this book. Too long and drawn out and quite frankly boring.
I absolutely loved the This Man series but this one no.
I’m going to try some of her other books.