Title: House of BS & Lies
Series: Don't Date Him #1
Author: Lani Lynn Vale
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Tropes: Bad Boy Ex Con/Small Town
Alpha Male
Release Date: January 13, 2026
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She was enraptured by the man they called Romeo the moment that he turned those butterscotch-colored eyes her way.
What wasn’t to love about a big, burly, plaid-wearing lumberjack?
He was tall, gorgeous, and knew how to wield a chainsaw better than Leatherface. He could fell a tree in seconds, had thighs that were as thick as said trees, filled out a pair of Wranglers better than any cowboy ever, and didn’t care that she could operate heavy machinery better than him.
He was everything a girl like Mable could ask for.
The caveat? He was a convicted felon that’d just escaped from prison, faked his death, and ran from his home in Texas to the mountains of Montana.
At first, Mable didn’t know what kind of man he’d been before coming to her small, mountain town. He led Mable into a false sense of security, made her fall madly, deeply, and irrevocably in love with him, and then shocked her by sharing his darkest secret.
Now, she’s left reeling, thinking life couldn’t get more complicated.
Until she finds out her stepmother knows Romeo’s secret and plans to exploit him. To make matters worse, Romeo goes on the run to protect Mable from himself, and she realizes that she has a dark side, too. One that’ll stop at nothing, not even murder, to make sure that he can live free.
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Lani Lynn Vale delivers another brilliant start to a new series! I swear each book of hers gets better and better.
House of BS & Lies is the start of a new series and I’m here for it!
It’s unique and even though it has secondary characters who are part of an MC, the main hero is not! He’s actually a lumberjack! How cool is that?! Romeo is amazing. I love his back story and how Apollo helps him start a new life.
Mable (I love this name!!) is a heroine that I am absolutely obsessed with! She’s atypical and bossy and I love it! Her job is a heavy machinery operator, so think backhoes and machinery you would see on a construction site. It’s so cool! She still has that sassy personality that all of Lani Lynn Vale’s characters have though who will have you laughing at her antics.
This story line had me absorbed right from the start. Mable is fighting with her father and refuses to speak with her stepmother and stepsister. She thinks her stepsister is a monster who is out to get her. Well, hold on to your seats because you are in for one hell of a ride! This story is full of twists and turns and I couldn’t get enough of it.
I love how Romeo is a big giant but has a sweet center when it comes to Mable. He’s still protective but lets Mable fight her own battles, when needed. Absolutely love this!
Honestly, this book was brilliant from start to finish and there isn’t one bad thing I can say about it. Go buy it now!
I can’t wait to see whose book is next and what will happen!
House of BS & Lies is the start of a new series and I’m here for it!
It’s unique and even though it has secondary characters who are part of an MC, the main hero is not! He’s actually a lumberjack! How cool is that?! Romeo is amazing. I love his back story and how Apollo helps him start a new life.
Mable (I love this name!!) is a heroine that I am absolutely obsessed with! She’s atypical and bossy and I love it! Her job is a heavy machinery operator, so think backhoes and machinery you would see on a construction site. It’s so cool! She still has that sassy personality that all of Lani Lynn Vale’s characters have though who will have you laughing at her antics.
This story line had me absorbed right from the start. Mable is fighting with her father and refuses to speak with her stepmother and stepsister. She thinks her stepsister is a monster who is out to get her. Well, hold on to your seats because you are in for one hell of a ride! This story is full of twists and turns and I couldn’t get enough of it.
I love how Romeo is a big giant but has a sweet center when it comes to Mable. He’s still protective but lets Mable fight her own battles, when needed. Absolutely love this!
Honestly, this book was brilliant from start to finish and there isn’t one bad thing I can say about it. Go buy it now!
I can’t wait to see whose book is next and what will happen!
House of BS & Lies is a strong start to the series, drawing you in from the first page. I loved the connections to previous characters, which gave the story a familiar and enjoyable feel.
Romeo and Mabel’s chemistry is undeniable, but being on the run raises the stakes and the risks.
Mabel’s complicated family history adds depth, and the story is packed with drama, secrets, great banter, and an unexpected twists.
Romeo and Mabel’s chemistry is undeniable, but being on the run raises the stakes and the risks.
Mabel’s complicated family history adds depth, and the story is packed with drama, secrets, great banter, and an unexpected twists.
COMING SOON
Releasing February 10
AUTHOR BIO
Lani Lynn Vale is an American author of humorous romantic suspense novels. Born in the Great State of Texas, she has lived the majority of her adult life in East Texas where most of her novels are based. She’s married to her high school sweetheart whom her readers refer to as “LLV’s Bearded Half.” She published her first novel, Boomtown. in the summer of 2013 after the birth of her third child. She’s gone on to publish over 100 novels, with most of them going on to become USA Today Bestsellers.
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