Lie to Me by Angela Verdenius

Ryder and Dee have been striking sparks off each other for years. They’ve blown hot and cold, argued, laughed, and clashed. Half the townsfolk wonder if they’ll kill each other, the other half if it will turn to romance.
No woman was ever going to pin bad boy Ryder down, but something is happening, something that will make him look at the curvy blonde with new eyes…but will it be too late?

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I've been waiting for this book since the series started, Ryder and Dee has been putting out all kinds of fireworks, the prickly, sarcastic humor and banter between them has been so entertaining through the series. And this story didn't disappoint.
The bad boy Ryder finally sees the light, and what has been in front of him his whole life, who knew he would have such a romantic side. They are scorching hot, all fire and heat, combustible, and not just verbally...
Little intrigue mixed into the story, with someone after Dee with pranks, that comes to a bloody end. Townsfolk who are not happy that Ryder and Dee have finally found each other.
The group of friends, who are like your best friends, they are supportive, charming, sharp, and fun. The meddling small town folks, the Aussie slang, families, and enemies - flowing, realistic, so easy to relate to, and down-to-earth story telling.
I'm a huge Angela Verdenius fan, she writes stories that are memorable, pure entertainment, with the people you relate to. They are definite keepsakes, that I have been reading again and again. And Ryder and Dee's story is one of my favorites so far, sizzling, fiery romance, a bit of intrigue, with your best friends in a charming little town somewhere in Australia
~ Five Spoons!