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Lies And Other Acts Of Love Review

April 05, 2016

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Lies and Other Acts of Love is Kristy Woodson Harvey's newest novel.

Have you read it?

Lies and other acts of love
Kristy generously provided me with a copy of her book.


Last summer my sweet friend Kristy Woodson Harvey sent me an email and asked if I would like to review her first novel.

I hadn't read a book in so long, that I jumped at the chance.

After all, I would have to make the time if it was for work, right?

Well, I fell in love with her storytelling.

I was hooked from day one.

I abandoned my normal cleaning routine and everyone ate a lot of pizza while I got lost in the pages for thirty six hours.

Naturally, when Kristy told me she was releasing a new book, titled Lies and Other Acts of Love, I immediately lined up for a copy to review and put the pizza parlor on speed dial.

Here's the summary.

After sixty years of marriage and five daughters, Lynn “Lovey” White knows that all of us, from time to time, need to use our little white lies.

Her granddaughter, Annabelle, on the other hand, is as truthful as they come. She always does the right thing—that is, until she dumps her hedge fund manager fiancé and marries a musician she has known for three days. After all, her grandparents, who fell in love at first sight, have shared a lifetime of happiness, even through her grandfather’s declining health.

But when Annabelle’s world starts to collapse around her, she discovers that nothing about her picture-perfect family is as it seems. And Lovey has to decide whether one more lie will make or break the ones she loves . . .
Once again, Kristy wrote a story that hooked this typically non-fiction reader from page one.

The characters were relatable and I thought about them and their world whenever I was forced to peel myself away from the book long enough to shower or eat.

My favorite quote comes from Lovey. She shares it in her first chapter, as the story is told from the perspective of both granddaughter and grandmother.

The lies that matter most are the ones we tell ourselves.

That's when I knew that it was going to be a take out and unmade beds kind of book.

Fabulous!

Can't wait that long to get your hands on a copy?

lies and other acts of love
Well, you can purchase Lies and Other Acts of Love right now wherever books are sold. Or grab it from your library.

Trust me, it's a great way to enjoy a summer day.

And a great excuse for pizza.

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  1. Grammy GoodwillApril 5, 2016 at 8:05 AM

    This book sounds great. I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. CandyApril 5, 2016 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks for a great giveaway! That little piece has me wanting to read more. Have a great day!

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  3. LynneApril 5, 2016 at 8:27 AM

    Well you have "peeked" my curiosity . . .
    I have the book entered in my cart at Amazon . . .
    Great review by you Kim!

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  4. AnnApril 5, 2016 at 8:51 AM

    Would love to win!

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  5. tammy jApril 5, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    a wonderful review kim.
    how do i know? because i'm also normally a non fiction reader.
    and when my interest is whetted to this degree... well... it's worth checking out!
    i'll be getting a copy. THANKS!!!

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  6. Lisa @ Texas DecorApril 5, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    This sounds like a good one, for sure! I was telling someone the other day I need to have a designated "reading day" where the only thing on my agenda is reading all.day.long. And preferably with rain beating against the windows and a warm cup of coffee by my side. And maybe a chocolate chip cookie. Or two. ;)

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  7. mikkiApril 5, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Yep, I'm in--loved the quote too and can't wait to sink my reader's teeth into this one! Thanks for the opportunity to win it!! My email is michellerudis@hotmail.com.

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  8. A Joyful CottageApril 5, 2016 at 10:18 AM

    Your review has me intrigued, Kim. Dennis is planning some plein air painting excursions this summer and Kristi's book sounds like just the kind of read I'd like to take along. Count me in. Hugs, Nancy

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  9. Karen@Southern Gal Meets MidwestApril 5, 2016 at 11:04 AM

    I could get lost in that story very easily...Thanks for the chance to win!

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  10. SarahApril 5, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    Kim, please count me in! I've read several reviews of Kristy's new book, and am interested in reading her new book as well as her first book. She sounds like a talented new author.

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  11. Kristy Woodson HarveyApril 5, 2016 at 3:22 PM

    Thank you so much for reviewing Lies and Other Acts of Love, Kim!

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  12. Julie's LifestyleApril 5, 2016 at 4:24 PM

    Hello Kim, I love the kind of books where you just put everything aside to sit, read, and get lost in the book. This sounds like a really good read. Thanks so much for the chance to win this book and the for book recommendation! :0)
    Julie

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  13. KimberleyApril 5, 2016 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Kim,
    I love to read...and this looks like a great summer read book!
    Thank you for the give-a-way!
    Hugs, KImberley

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  14. MelanieApril 5, 2016 at 8:00 PM

    I'm an avid reader and this book sounds absolutely delightful - I would love to win! :-)

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  15. Blondie's JournalApril 5, 2016 at 8:39 PM

    This sounds like a great book, I've been hearing great things! Kristy lives in NC and that's close to my heart since we bought our condo there a few years ago. Love getting to know the South a bit better any way I can.

    Thanks for a really nice giveaway!

    Jane

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  16. Betty April 5, 2016 at 10:01 PM

    Sounds interesting. Throw my name in the hat.

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  17. Chatfield CourtApril 6, 2016 at 1:08 AM

    It sounds great! I love to read but haven't in quite a while. Kristy's book sounds like it could change that. :)

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  18. Mary K.April 6, 2016 at 4:47 AM

    I think it happens to all of us, at one point or another. We get so caught up in a book, we can't put it down and the life gets neglacted! That's ok books teach us so many life lessons, like the one you quoted above. Hoping you and yours are well.

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  19. Lowcarb team memberApril 6, 2016 at 6:25 AM

    Hi Kim - sounds a good book and thanks for your review.
    Don't worry about the give away for me, I just enjoy visiting your blog.

    Have a great day
    Take care

    All the best Jan

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  20. Carla from The RiverApril 6, 2016 at 7:49 AM

    Sounds like a good story. I would love to win!
    Thank you for the review too.
    Carla

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  21. AnonymousApril 6, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful book...would love to read it ! Thank you !
    agyjay@gmail.com

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  22. My thrift store addictionApril 6, 2016 at 1:02 PM

    I have been in a reading frenzy lately ~ sounds great! Thanks for sharing!

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  23. Judy at GoldCountryCottageApril 6, 2016 at 2:56 PM

    Hi Kim, thanks for sharing your thoughts on this book. It sounds like one I would really like as those are the kind of stories I enjoy most. I am putting "Dear Carolina" on my list too so when I finish the book I'm reading now I will start that one. Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  24. BarbaraApril 6, 2016 at 2:59 PM

    What a great title. Makes you want to jump right in.

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  25. Suz and AllanApril 6, 2016 at 5:06 PM

    This is such a great book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!

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  26. Kimberly VApril 6, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    This sounds like a book I would love. That quote has me hooked, too.
    k3kdpv at gmail dot com

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  27. Marilyn @ MountainTopSpiceApril 7, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful book, and sure appreciate a chance to win... I don't have much time to read, but a book like this might make it happen, lol! :)

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  28. Doreen@foxdenrdApril 7, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    I've been doing a lot of reading lately, especially while we were away, and now I'm hooked again. I think this book is worth reading just by virtue of the cover! lol

    xxx

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  29. Deb @ Frugal Little BungalowApril 8, 2016 at 12:51 PM

    "Take out and unmade beds kind of book" Cracked me Up! What a great description :)

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  30. An Oasis in the DesertApril 9, 2016 at 5:02 PM

    I've been hearing a lot of nice comments about this book and would love to read it!

    Warm hugs,
    Carol

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  31. Jennifer HuelsebuschApril 9, 2016 at 10:46 PM

    I loved Dear Carolina! Looking forward to reading this one!
    Jhuelsebusch@sbcglobal.net

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  32. AnonymousApril 10, 2016 at 4:27 AM

    Hope to win this. This would be my first book to read after many years.

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  33. AnonymousApril 10, 2016 at 4:38 AM

    Would *love* to win this book!~
    beautifulworld849@gmail.com

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