DON'T LOVE A LIAR is the second book in Cynthia Eden's scintillating Dark Sins series. Remy St. Clair first appeared in the previous book in the series, DON'T TRUST A KILLER, where he was a wildcard with questionable loyalties and a nebulous past. In DON'T LOVE A LIAR, Remy seems to be at odds with himself over who he was and who he wants to be. Kennedy Clarke frustrates Remy as much as she attracts him because she makes him confront his past and the choices he's made. Kennedy Clarke is a woman embroiled in a scandal because her missing twin brother is being actively pursued in connection to some grisly "Broken Doll" serial killings. In true Cynthia Eden style, the themes of trust and betrayal are expertly showcased in this riveting story.

In DON'T LOVE A LIAR, Remy St. Clair is something of a revelation for me. I didn't give much thought to Remy in the previous book and saw him as not much more than a shadowy and silent tough guy, but here, Cynthia Eden really explores his depths. Additionally, Kennedy is in a world of chaos and crisis with her twin brother missing and hunted as a possible killer. Remy's job is to get close to her and capture her brother. It's difficult not to feel compassion for Kennedy and see her as a damsel in distress. With each landmine thrown in her path, Kennedy shows resiliency and slowly evolves into a woman who can face danger and survive. Remy is fiercely attracted to Kennedy, but his guilt over lying to her acts as a barrier to their budding relationship. The sexual tension is phenomenal and Cynthia Eden writes sizzling scenes worthy of any film noir classic. In many ways, this story feels like a classic Cynthia Eden tale, but there are a lot of elements that deviate from the norm. And these new elements convey a breathtakingly real sense of fear.

DON'T LOVE A LIAR is a thrill ride full of unexpected but intoxicating twists and turns. This story has a hero who gains insight into who he really is, and a heroine who is stronger than she thought she was. The romance is top-notch, but the mystery is fascinating as well and just as delectable. I eagerly await Cynthia Eden's next tale of red-hot romance and thrills.