Winner of the 2024 Silver Medal from Readers' Favorite Fiction / Suspense ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Surrounded by the whiteness of the blizzard's snow, Theodora Hayes was determined to rekindle a flame she had walked away from many years ago. But can one ever truly go back? Teddy didn't give it a second thought. Passion drove her need. Cole was the love of her life, and nothing was going to keep her from finding him-except maybe danger, murder, and yes, love and its wicked dark past. n Winner of the 2024 Silver Medal in Suspense from Readers' Favorite, Roseann Gargiulo's 'Love Lost Adventure: The Lie' is a story of many plots, all threading together in a mixture of romance, history, murder, and mystery, with a good dash of humor thrown in for good measure. It's a thrilling tale about the complexities of love, transporting readers across time from the Civil War era to the 1990s. The story of Theodora Hayes's relentless quest for love, entwined with a murder mystery, is beautifully crafted with rich characters and unexpected twists. Gargiulo masterfully weaves historical elements into a contemporary setting, creating a captivating story. A must-read for those who enjoy a complex, emotive narrative with a strong, passionate protagonist. The Lie is the first book in the Love Lost Adventure series. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ PRAISE FOR LOVE LOST ADVENTURE: THE LIE "Absolutely Brilliant." - Laura W., United Kingdom "I LOVE it. It's thrilling. I couldn't put it down and read it in four days!" - Gail O., United States. "Riveted by the multiple stories, smiling at the characters and how you can read their minds in real language. Endearing!!" - Suzanne D., Canada **Love Lost Adventure: The Lie also received five 5-star reviews from Readers' Favorite. Checkout the reviews!