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Billionaire playboy.
Next-door neighbor.
And apparently… my new gynecologist.

I’m a widow. A single mom. And the new girl in a small town.

I’m also in the midst of the most important battle of my life—fighting my in-laws for custody of my son.

The circumstances that brought me to Calloway Creek come with perks. A new employer, a company house, and a gorgeous neighbor who is the perfect distraction from my heartache.
The problem with this distraction? The whole town has warned me away from Hudson McQuaid. But I don't see the side of him everyone else sees.

When flirtation turns into feelings, lines get crossed. And the consequences could derail my security, my job, and everything I’ve worked so hard for.

No Simple Lie is a standalone novel in the McQuaid Brothers series. It's a sexy neighbors-to-lovers romance about a filthy rich doctor, the new girl next door, and one meddling, conniving, billionaire grandfather.

After reading the previous two books in this series I was really excited and curious to read ‘No Simple Lie’. Hudson’s character intrigued me from the moment I first read about him. So when I received the ARC, I couldn’t wait to start reading as soon as I could.

In ‘No Simple Lie’ we read Dakota and Hudson’s story. When Dakota loses the most important thing in her life, she is devasted but at the same time determined. Not sure what to do next, Dakota is shocked when she gets offered a new job with more money that will give her the opportunity to change her life around. The last thing she expects is her new neighbor Hudson. From the moment they see each other, there is a certain connection between them. But Hudson is the last thing she needs. And at the same time he is the only one who is able to make her feel anything but sadness.

This book was both beautiful and heartbreaking. Dakota’s story definitely made me cry. Losing custody of her son because of two spiteful and rich people? It broke my heart as a mom. I can’t even imagine it. But although this was such a heartbreaking part of the book. Samantha was still able to make this a very fun read.

The romance between Hudson and Dakota was amazing! I loved how they both felt this intense connection right from the start. And as a reader you could easily feel the sparks flying around. This was slow burn at his best honestly. Especially those moment written through Hudson’s point of view, he definitely made me swoon. We learn a lot about Hudson throughout this book, and I really loved him.

In this read we also read about the McQuaid’s grandfather again. And although he definitely is a sneaky, secretive guy.. I must say I loved his ways. He never stopped amazing me with how he organized things to go the way he wanted! But I sure am glad I don’t have a grandfather like him. LOL!!

The small town setting was yet again very charming and I sure hope we will see more of this town in a new series.

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About Samantha Christy

Samantha Christy writes sexy new adult and contemporary romances. Although each book is written as a standalone, her series' tie together so you'll enjoy seeing characters pop up over and over again.

Regardless of where you start your Samantha Christy journey, you can count on three things: Every book feels REAL (you'll see bits of yourself in each heroine.) Every story has PAIN (because what's a good romance without it?) And all her heroines find LOVE (because true romances have an HEA.)
Real. Painful. Love.

Samantha enjoys life as a full-time author under the warm Florida sun with her husband and four children.

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Maureen Bakker

Maureen is a mom, wife, nurse, and Ravenclaw living in the Netherlands. She spends her days juggling mom-life, reading, blogging, planning date nights with her husband and working as a nurse. Maureen also is a big Anglophile, loves cooking, Gilmore Girls, Bridgerton and Harry Potter.. Always!  Facebook | Instagram