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All That Lies Within

by Lynn Ames

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How far would you go to hide who you really are inside? And what do you do when you find the one person from whom hiding your true self isn’t an option? Glamorous movie star Dara Thomas has it all—an Oscar nomination, dozens of magazine covers proclaiming her the sexiest woman alive, and people of both sexes clamoring for her attention. She also has a carefully guarded secret life. As Constance Darrow, Dara writes Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction, an outlet that allows her to be so much more than just a pretty face. Rebecca Minton is a professor of American Literature in love with the work of the mysterious, reclusive author Constance Darrow, with whom she strikes up a correspondence. A chance phrase in a letter leads her to a startling conclusion about the author. What happens next will change the course of both of their lives forever.… (more)
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I'd probably go 3.5 if it was available. Very sweet romance with some angels and hollywood movie creation. Well written, too! ( )
  amcheri | Jan 5, 2023 |
When Hannah Montana is all grown up and still leading a dual life, we get this completely fantastical book.

Read the full review @https://www.bestlesficreviews.com/2019/01/all-that-lies-within-by-lynn-ames.html ( )
  LesficReviews | Feb 6, 2019 |

All That Lies Within by Lynn Ames is such a terrific novel! We're talking sigh-and cry-inducing, good old-fashioned romance. Plus, it has smarts and great chemistry.

Sure, it's sensual and romantic, but it's also incredibly endearing and adorable and I already want to read it again. Rebecca (whose sensitive personality sometimes doesn't jive with her more sharpened professional take on life) is an interesting enigma and a woman I can understand Dara Thomas helplessly falling in love with despite her reservations.

Both women are fascinating characters and it's interesting the way they come together. The letters they exchange once Rebecca seeks out Constance Darrow (Dara's very secret Pulitzer Prize-winning alter ego) are very insightful and a great set-up for all that follows.

Dara's initial standoffishness then incredible foray into desperately needing and inexplicably wanting to protect Rebecca is one of the sexiest things about All That Lies Within. _This_ is what good romance should aspire to, this is what makes a book so good you keep it on your Kindle so you can read it again as soon as you have the time.

The only downside to this book is the little longing it leaves behind in your heart, making you wish love like this could happen in real life!:) ( )
  booksandcats4ever | Jul 30, 2018 |
I did enjoy the story, the reason for 3 & 1/2 stars, I did not like Rebecca at times. To be such a strong woman and so very intelligent she seemed to cry an awful lot. This is not to say women should not cry just IMO the crying was to much. I have always enjoy all of Ms Ames novels and as I stated at the start I liked this but the crying seemed out of character. ( )
  walnut242 | Jun 29, 2013 |
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To anyone who has ever felt marginalized or misunderstood, know

that there are those who really see you and love you for exactly

who you are. Let your lights shine and show others the way.
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"Wait until you heart this one - " Dara Thomas held up a hand in protest. "I don't want to know. Thanks anyway."
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How far would you go to hide who you really are inside? And what do you do when you find the one person from whom hiding your true self isn’t an option? Glamorous movie star Dara Thomas has it all—an Oscar nomination, dozens of magazine covers proclaiming her the sexiest woman alive, and people of both sexes clamoring for her attention. She also has a carefully guarded secret life. As Constance Darrow, Dara writes Pulitzer Prize-winning fiction, an outlet that allows her to be so much more than just a pretty face. Rebecca Minton is a professor of American Literature in love with the work of the mysterious, reclusive author Constance Darrow, with whom she strikes up a correspondence. A chance phrase in a letter leads her to a startling conclusion about the author. What happens next will change the course of both of their lives forever.

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