I have been reading this series from the very beginning, and every book my biggest complaint has ALWAYS been about Carly being so nosy and not trying to hide herself to stay under the radar。 In this book, she FINALLY seems to be getting some sense。 HA! The book starts out about a week or two after "The Lies She Told" ends。 So Carly and Marco are at the end of their convalescence after their car accident and starting to get out and about。 Marco goes back to work on desk duty, and Carly decides to I have been reading this series from the very beginning, and every book my biggest complaint has ALWAYS been about Carly being so nosy and not trying to hide herself to stay under the radar。 In this book, she FINALLY seems to be getting some sense。 HA! The book starts out about a week or two after "The Lies She Told" ends。 So Carly and Marco are at the end of their convalescence after their car accident and starting to get out and about。 Marco goes back to work on desk duty, and Carly decides to get out and start being nosy again。 It doesn't work out like she thought it would, and in fact she eventually gets distracted by something new and heartbreaking。 This book distracts her from Todd Bingham, and into the frying pan with the Drummond Family drama。 Things escalate, new shocking information is exposed that I didn't see coming, Max and Wyatt are both doing things that she wasn't aware of, and Emily is still up to something that you wouldn't expect。 Carly and Hank go on the run, and then she ends up meeting with someone from her past for answers in Atlanta。 Carly and Hank discover something shocking from Bart Drummond's past and then they discover something even MORE shocking about someone close to them。 I can't say anymore without spoilers, but my jaw dropped at the level of evil this character was at, I never saw this coming!!!!The end of the book is a cliffhanger, I have to warn you。 I wanted to cry where it ended because I was so invested in this。 COME ON SPRING, I CAN'T WAIT!!!!This book packs a nice right hook that comes out of nowhere pretty quickly and keeps you jumping throughout。 I honestly think it is the best novel so far。 I highly recommend reading it, taking a breather afterwards, and then read it again to make sure you didn't miss anything。 It is that good。 I cannot wait for the next installment and am crossing my fingers for a visit from our Henrietta friends! 。。。more
Shawna Wood (A Girl and Her Books),
Wow, this book packed a punch! It was one wild and crazy non-stop ride and I couldn't flip the pages fast enough to see where this would all go。 Dennis kept me on my toes during this story and all I can say is that I never guessed in a million years where this story was headed。 Let's just say I had the surprise pikachuuuu face when a big revel happened。I also loved how Hank was more involved in the story and action this go around。 I love this grumpy anti-hero and loved seeing him in action prote Wow, this book packed a punch! It was one wild and crazy non-stop ride and I couldn't flip the pages fast enough to see where this would all go。 Dennis kept me on my toes during this story and all I can say is that I never guessed in a million years where this story was headed。 Let's just say I had the surprise pikachuuuu face when a big revel happened。I also loved how Hank was more involved in the story and action this go around。 I love this grumpy anti-hero and loved seeing him in action protecting those he cares about。 Also shows that he may be old, but he still got some fire left in him。 Plus I loved all the fatherly bonding moments with Carly。 Plus I just have to say I need more Marco, Carly, and Hank in my life。This has been my favorite book in the series so far and can't wait to see how all the dominoes will fall in the last book。 All I know is it's gonna be one heck of a bumpy and crazy ride and I'm here for all-day*****Author Provided a Review Copy***** 。。。more
Angela Page,
This book is an emotional rolller coaster!! I absolutely love Carly and her crew! So much happens in this book。 Some of the lingering questions are answered and new ones crop up。 I love how the relationships with the different characters change。 We definitely discover what some of the characters have been up to, and I was shocked by some of the things!! Marco and Carly are so good together。 I love how protective Hank is of Carly。 Wyatt is crazy, and a horrible crime has been committed。 This book This book is an emotional rolller coaster!! I absolutely love Carly and her crew! So much happens in this book。 Some of the lingering questions are answered and new ones crop up。 I love how the relationships with the different characters change。 We definitely discover what some of the characters have been up to, and I was shocked by some of the things!! Marco and Carly are so good together。 I love how protective Hank is of Carly。 Wyatt is crazy, and a horrible crime has been committed。 This book will leave you ready for the next one!!I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review。 。。。more
Monica Sarff,
Another winner!Another "couldnt put it down" book from Denise!So many intermingled characters and so much action it nearly made my head spin trying to keep it all straight。As a big fan of Denise's books, this one did not disappoint and only leaves me wanting the bext one NOW!!! Another winner!Another "couldnt put it down" book from Denise!So many intermingled characters and so much action it nearly made my head spin trying to keep it all straight。As a big fan of Denise's books, this one did not disappoint and only leaves me wanting the bext one NOW!!! 。。。more
Nichole Martin,
Wow what a ride! Oh my goodness, Denise Grover Swank, you are a master at your craft! I was on the edge of my seat, biting my nails at all the twists and turns in this story! I would give it 10 stars if I could! I so cannot wait for the next book!
Laila Nelke,
What a wild rollercoaster ride it was! Shades of Truth had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story and turned all my expectations upside down or more precisely the way it was going on and on with so many unexpected twists and turns I really didn’t see it coming。 All the feels, all the revelations and betrayals that came out I wasn’t sure my heart could pumped any faster。 It was something else! I still can’t believe how it turned out。 My mouth fell open and I gave up guessing at som What a wild rollercoaster ride it was! Shades of Truth had me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire story and turned all my expectations upside down or more precisely the way it was going on and on with so many unexpected twists and turns I really didn’t see it coming。 All the feels, all the revelations and betrayals that came out I wasn’t sure my heart could pumped any faster。 It was something else! I still can’t believe how it turned out。 My mouth fell open and I gave up guessing at some point just frantically kept reading because I had to know how it ended。 And what an ending it was!!! Omigoodness! This book was more on the darker side and be prepared for some heartbreaking moments so keep the tissues handy。 This is the best book in Carly Moore series for sure and more than worth waiting longer for it。 Absolutely brilliant! 。。。more
Herts Mum,
WowHow am I going to wait for the final book?? Great story, twists and turns。 OMG soon good。 The baddies get badder, the story gets tenser, where will it end?
Patricia Black,
2 words: Page turner! The 6th, and next to last, Carly Moore book won't leave you disappointed! Deception is the name of the game in this book。 Carly finds herself still searching for dirt to bring down Bart Drummond and while she has lots of leads and information she's having trouble finding actual proof of his discretions。 During her search she ends up realizing that maybe she should be more worried about someone close to her and their plans and not just trying to bring Bart down。 Carly's gett 2 words: Page turner! The 6th, and next to last, Carly Moore book won't leave you disappointed! Deception is the name of the game in this book。 Carly finds herself still searching for dirt to bring down Bart Drummond and while she has lots of leads and information she's having trouble finding actual proof of his discretions。 During her search she ends up realizing that maybe she should be more worried about someone close to her and their plans and not just trying to bring Bart down。 Carly's getting closer to her end game, but not without quite a few bumps in the road first。 This book is more "dark" than others in the series, but I think once you read it you'll realize why it's exactly the way it should be。 I couldn't put this book down, especially once I got closer to the end。 I just had to know what happens! Also if you discovered this series because of DGS's Rose Gardner books, you might just find a tiny treat at the end of the book。 I literally squealed! This book made me love Hank more than I already did。 I have no doubts that DGS will deliver a fantastic finale with the next novel。 While we learned quite a bit of information in this book there are still questions to be answered and I can't wait to learn them! Plus I can't wait to see Carly (hopefully) bring down Bart and her father once and for all。 。。。more
Brandy Barber,
When Denise says I need to push this deadline out some。 I am not happy with the story。 You know you fixing to get the story of a lifetime。 I think Denise dropped the mic with this book。 I was ready and waiting for this book to come out。 I wish I would have had a stronger drink at some points。 Denise sure knows how to twist a story。 I was on the edge of my seat the whole time。 I can say that all my feels was on high alert。 I can say that there was a few times that my family thought I was crazy。 T When Denise says I need to push this deadline out some。 I am not happy with the story。 You know you fixing to get the story of a lifetime。 I think Denise dropped the mic with this book。 I was ready and waiting for this book to come out。 I wish I would have had a stronger drink at some points。 Denise sure knows how to twist a story。 I was on the edge of my seat the whole time。 I can say that all my feels was on high alert。 I can say that there was a few times that my family thought I was crazy。 That is because WT blank was said quite a few times。This book has Carly at a new limit I wasn't sure how she was going to handle it。 She had her hands full。 I trusted no one! Marco, bless him, he sure tries to keep Carly from getting in to much trouble。 You Got to love he is there for her even though it might mess with his job。 I am glad to see them together after all the ups and downs Carly has been through。There will be some tears in this book。 Your heart is not ready for all that happens。 I know that the story moves the way it wants to。 You will see how everything works out in the end。 Boy what a end。 I mean SHUT UP!! SHUT UP!! One of Denise's best books! 。。。more
Heather,
Betrayals and heartbreak abound!This was the most action-packed book in the series。 So many truths are revealed, and what some would say is a surprising betrayal becomes known, with some heart-breaking tragedies, as well。 I wasn’t really surprised when a character we have known since the beginning showed their (gender neutral to avoid spoilers) true colors, but I understand why it affected Carly as much as it did。 But I love how Carly trusts her instincts。 That is a sign of a strong and confiden Betrayals and heartbreak abound!This was the most action-packed book in the series。 So many truths are revealed, and what some would say is a surprising betrayal becomes known, with some heart-breaking tragedies, as well。 I wasn’t really surprised when a character we have known since the beginning showed their (gender neutral to avoid spoilers) true colors, but I understand why it affected Carly as much as it did。 But I love how Carly trusts her instincts。 That is a sign of a strong and confident person, and it is one of the reasons this series has been so enjoyable。 And while some things were wrapped up in the book, there are still several loose ends dangling, resulting in THAT ENDING。 Though not technically a cliffhanger, the ending is more than a mere hook to get us ready for the next (and last) book in the series。 I can’t wait to see how all the revelations in this story play out in the final book of the series。 。。。more
Denise Hoover,
4。5 🌟What a freaking ride that I just took with this book! We are finally getting answers to our mysteries that we’ve been collecting in the last four books。 Some you can guess, and some throw you so off you have to read that sentence again! I love the surprises the author can give - no one likes a predictable book! And this is not one of those。 The last half of the story had me on the edge of my seat。 And I knew when I got to 70% at bedtime that if I hadn’t stopped then, I’d stay up to finish i 4。5 🌟What a freaking ride that I just took with this book! We are finally getting answers to our mysteries that we’ve been collecting in the last four books。 Some you can guess, and some throw you so off you have to read that sentence again! I love the surprises the author can give - no one likes a predictable book! And this is not one of those。 The last half of the story had me on the edge of my seat。 And I knew when I got to 70% at bedtime that if I hadn’t stopped then, I’d stay up to finish it。 Finding the newly murdered body, Carly knew the police wouldn’t have all the necessary clues to solve the case, so she goes on a hunt herself。 Because hello, this is Drum, Tennessee - things are sneakier than a sloth! We get a lot more Hank, a lotta love from Marco, and some answers about Carly’s past。 But there is much more to come! If you’ve been following this series, this is a story you cannot miss out on! 。。。more
Amanda,
What a ride! Full of twists and turns, Shades of Truth had me on the edge of my seat the entire novel。 I even audibly gasped a few times。 I have absolutely adored the characters in Carly’s series and there were some twists in this novel with a few that I did not quite see coming。 We get several answers, but are left with a whole lot left to be seen。 This book is definitely less on the lighthearted side, and heavier on the darker, twistier side and I loved it all。 Also, I just want a Hank of my o What a ride! Full of twists and turns, Shades of Truth had me on the edge of my seat the entire novel。 I even audibly gasped a few times。 I have absolutely adored the characters in Carly’s series and there were some twists in this novel with a few that I did not quite see coming。 We get several answers, but are left with a whole lot left to be seen。 This book is definitely less on the lighthearted side, and heavier on the darker, twistier side and I loved it all。 Also, I just want a Hank of my own。 Can’t wait for the next book!! 。。。more
Amy,
Holy Cow! I don't even know where to start。 This book had all the feels。 Talk about a rollercoaster ride。 Unexpected deaths from past and present kept me guessing as to who the killer was。 Unfortunately, in Drum, the options are endless。Shakes of Truth is a suspense filled book that keeps you on the edge of year seat from the beginning to end。 Carly has had many highs and lows since coming to Drum, but her life is turned upside down as she puts her life and the lives of the ones she loves the mo Holy Cow! I don't even know where to start。 This book had all the feels。 Talk about a rollercoaster ride。 Unexpected deaths from past and present kept me guessing as to who the killer was。 Unfortunately, in Drum, the options are endless。Shakes of Truth is a suspense filled book that keeps you on the edge of year seat from the beginning to end。 Carly has had many highs and lows since coming to Drum, but her life is turned upside down as she puts her life and the lives of the ones she loves the most on the line to bring down two of the biggest scum on the planet。I loved her her investigating with Hank and the huge role he played in this book。 He's the father she always wanted and was never able to able。Shades of Truth and the Carly Moore series is a must read if you like suspense。 I'd give it 10 stars if I could。 I can't wait to see the big finale。I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review。 。。。more
Andrea Hastings,
Shades of Truth was amazing! I could not put it down! There was a point where things clicked and started falling into place and I saw a path。 Some things stayed on that path and some veered and definitely kept me guessing。 I really enjoyed that there was more Hank in this book。 I was so sad by the death of a close friend and am ready to see justice come to a person I hoped would never be the suspect。 Also, I loved that a certain name of a well loved bad guy was mentioned and would love to see th Shades of Truth was amazing! I could not put it down! There was a point where things clicked and started falling into place and I saw a path。 Some things stayed on that path and some veered and definitely kept me guessing。 I really enjoyed that there was more Hank in this book。 I was so sad by the death of a close friend and am ready to see justice come to a person I hoped would never be the suspect。 Also, I loved that a certain name of a well loved bad guy was mentioned and would love to see that play out。 。。。more
#ByFelicia,
Y’all!!! I barely dived into the shallow with this book and already my chest was tight with all the feels。 I was gripped from the beginning with all the mystery and suspense。 I was on the edge of my seat the entire time with all the twists and turns。 When I say my mouth fell hit the floor at the end! I mean, I。 can’t。 EVEN!!! I’m still completely flabbergasted at how this whole book went down。 Swank literally blew my mind with this book! I know people hate it, but I swear some of her best work c Y’all!!! I barely dived into the shallow with this book and already my chest was tight with all the feels。 I was gripped from the beginning with all the mystery and suspense。 I was on the edge of my seat the entire time with all the twists and turns。 When I say my mouth fell hit the floor at the end! I mean, I。 can’t。 EVEN!!! I’m still completely flabbergasted at how this whole book went down。 Swank literally blew my mind with this book! I know people hate it, but I swear some of her best work comes from when she has to push a release date! True fans know this and we buckle up for that ride。 So should you because I am telling you it is going to be EPIC! 。。。more
BHK,
I don’t always stay up all night reading, but when I do it’s definitely for a Denise Grover Swank book! Shades of Truth was amazing, and I absolutely loved it! The deeper Carly digs, the greater the deception and betrayal is uncovered。 It is jammed packed full of action and mind blowing twists! A lot is revealed in this book, but there is still more to bring to light and I cannot wait for the next release。 If you want a super engrossing and fast paced read, this book is for you。
Sheri P,
Carly Moore book six was a hold your breath, suspense-filled ride!Denise Grover Swank is a master at surprising readers with the twists and turns her storylines take and she has outdone herself with Shades of Truth。 The secrets and lies are rapidly closing in on Carly as she fights to unearth the truth and take down the evil surrounding her past and present。 Fans of the Carly Moore series are going to be turning pages at a frenzied pace to find out how this installment ends。 I cannot wait to see Carly Moore book six was a hold your breath, suspense-filled ride!Denise Grover Swank is a master at surprising readers with the twists and turns her storylines take and she has outdone herself with Shades of Truth。 The secrets and lies are rapidly closing in on Carly as she fights to unearth the truth and take down the evil surrounding her past and present。 Fans of the Carly Moore series are going to be turning pages at a frenzied pace to find out how this installment ends。 I cannot wait to see what happens in the final book! 。。。more
Nicki,
Holy crap! This book was so full of twists and turns。 It completely blew my mind honestly。 So much is packed into this snippet of Carly's story and I saw almost none of it coming。 This book was a bit darker than the ones before, no really lighthearted moments but I did laugh a couple times。 It had plenty heart pounding suspenseful moments。 Plus bit of heartache here and there and I literally gasped out loud at least three times。 I was basically yelling at the book by the end。 I'm not sure I'm go Holy crap! This book was so full of twists and turns。 It completely blew my mind honestly。 So much is packed into this snippet of Carly's story and I saw almost none of it coming。 This book was a bit darker than the ones before, no really lighthearted moments but I did laugh a couple times。 It had plenty heart pounding suspenseful moments。 Plus bit of heartache here and there and I literally gasped out loud at least three times。 I was basically yelling at the book by the end。 I'm not sure I'm going to survive the wait for the last book of the series。 But I'm so excited to see what the author comes up with next time。 。。。more
Angela,
This book is full of twists and turns。 Some serious heartaches。 And deception that I didn’t see coming。 I cannot wait to see how this all ends。
Laura Martinez,
This book was addicting, and definitely a page turner。 I absolutely loved it!! I know my heart was pumping hard the entire time I was reading。 It was brilliant!! So much happens in this book。 I was shocked, and riveted and honestly this book was unputdownable。 I literally was reading while fixing my kiddos breakfast, and lunch。 It’s such a incredible read。 I loved all of the revelations。 Carly Moore series is definitely a must read!!