The Trust in Me Lie: often goes hand-in-hand with the Identity Lie. But when used often, these lies add up to big trouble for a character.ĥ. It’s often a spur of the moment lie and might be very small. The Cover Up Lie: this may be used to keep a secret from other characters and sometimes from the reader. Someone pretends to be wealthy and titled, or someone pretends to be a poor servant.Ĥ.

The Circumstances Lie: I think of this one in historicals-the hero or heroine who lies about his/her financial or social circumstances. This always creates complications because at what point will this lie be revealed?ģ. Someone is pretending to be someone else, usually for noble reasons. The Identity Lie: most common in stories involving suspense or comedy. Generally, whoever told this little lie wishes to take it back, but events unfold so rapidly, it’s impossible.Ģ. Sometimes it binds the hero and heroine together, sometimes it sets them at odds. The Little White Lie: often used at the beginning of a story as a catalyst. Do you recognize any of these versions of The Lie?ġ.

Think about your favorite books, the ones that have grabbed you by the ear and whispered their demand that you add them to your keeper shelf. And yet, in a romance, I’ve rarely had a problem with learning to love a hero or a heroine despite any lies they’ve told. I know we’ve all been taught not to lie, that lying is bad, that it makes people not trust us (think about that boy who cried “Wolf!” eh?). I’ve been reading novels for years and one of the common threads from story to story-especially in romances of all periods and types-is The Lie. The Truth About Lies (and why we love the people who tell them) Thank you so much to Vanessa for inviting me here today. I’m turning the blog over to Amy, for a very intriguing discussion… Readers agree since her latest book, Ambersley, has been on several digital bestseller lists. Well, that perfectly describes my guest blogger today – she’s Amy Atwell, and she writes romantic suspense and historical romance, both fabulously. Someone who has tons of positive energy and drive, and talent. Every once in a while, you meet someone who just seems special.

Lying Eyes by Amy Atwell