The Last Lie

Baker Girls, Book 1

By: Bethany Monaco Smith

Narrated by: Finnley Cole, Sydney Zaylin

What do you do when you're the most hated player in the NFL?

Skip town, use your mom's maiden name, and hide out.

From the moment I step on the plane from New York to South Carolina, I go from Mark Abbott, hated quarterback, to Mark Hainley, unassuming small-town boy on his way to a tiny beach town and a private resort for a two-week escape all alone.

At least, that's the plan. Until I sit down next to football-oblivious and possibly crazy Frannie Baker on my flight. Her beauty makes me look twice, but it's everything else about her that draws me in. From her fear of flying to her comforting herself with Eminem lyrics to her love of books, I can't help but want to know more.

When we end up at the same private resort, I can't stay away, but as we grow closer, without her knowing the truth of who I am and what I'm running from, I can't help but wonder if fate is pulling us together or pushing us apart.

Are Mark and Frannie destined for more than a vacation fling? Find out in The Last Lie, a fun, playful, and steamy vacation rom-com.

Contains mature content. A complete list of content warnings can be found on the author's website.

©2023 Bethany Monaco Smith (P)2026 Podium Audio

Cute!

Such a cute story. And the spice scenes were everything I wanted and more. The narrators did a good job and I enjoyed listening to this story after reading it so long ago. Quick, fun read!

Perfect insta love

Awww it was so romantic and perfect!!! This was one of the most amazing InstaLove romance that I’ve read!!! I literally felt in love with them in an instant too. Mark is so romantic and intense. Frannie is so cute and strong, and she’s definitely the one for him. I love how fate works in their favor and how both fall in love with each other at the same time. Their connection is so good. This new version of the story is full of emotions. You are going to love every second of this vacation, a pretty amazing vacation.