--- product_id: 23796917 title: "Tell Me Lies: A Novel" brand: "jennifer crusie" price: "€ 40.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.es/products/23796917-tell-me-lies-a-novel store_origin: ES region: Spain --- # Tell Me Lies: A Novel **Brand:** jennifer crusie **Price:** € 40.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tell Me Lies: A Novel by jennifer crusie - **How much does it cost?** € 40.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.es](https://www.desertcart.es/products/23796917-tell-me-lies-a-novel) ## Best For - jennifer crusie enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jennifer crusie brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Tell Me Lies: A Novel ## Images ![Tell Me Lies: A Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61oSUgL2SGL.jpg) ![Tell Me Lies: A Novel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MuMuXfgdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Tell Me Lies *by B***Z on Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2010* Tell Me Lies by Jennifer CrusieMaddie Martindale Faraday finds black crotchless lace panties under Brent Faraday's front seat, and she realizes her husband has started cheating on her again. On the same day Maddie's high school beau, C. L. Sturgis, shows up at her door--more muscular and sexier than 20 years ago--looking for Brent; intimate, adulterous and funny encounters follow.Maddie deals with stress by eating chocolate. Seeking chocolate which she can only find in the freezer, Maddie attempts to pry and to hack the brownie with a butcher knife--this day the microwave also happens to be dysfunctional. The doorbell rings; Maddie ends up stabbing and then eating the brownie from the butcher knife while answering the door. C.L. keeps his eye on the knife while trying to ask questions concerning Brent and his bookkeeping at Basset and Faraday Construction; humorous episode ensues.Large amounts of unexplained cash appears in golf bag and safe deposit box along with visas for Brent and Emily, their daughter; Maddie discovers her bank accounts have been emptied. She would divorce Brent except for two reasons: Emily loves her Daddy and Frog Point, Ohio, gossips will have a heyday with their divorce. The gossips will blame her since Brent is the big shot from high school that just happens to be running for mayor.Later when Brent is found dead, suspicion falls on Maddie and C.L. The strong longtime friendship with Treva is much admired and gets her through some of the harrowing days ahead.This novel has mystery, interesting characters and mirthful entertainment.An example of the amusing part of this book is the way Maddie's character handles stress: "Calm down. Be rational. Eat chocolate."I like the humor that Ms. Crusie uses with the character Maddie to deal with the stress of a cheating husband, the stress of nosey neighbors and the stressful predicaments in which she finds herself.This is a fast paced book, and you may need to lay it down just to catch your breath. This could be the only down side of such an enjoyable novel.Tell Me Lies is not your usual romance novel as it handles the sexual encounters in a hilarious way, and you just feel good after the commendable read.I would recommend Jennifer Crusie's book to anyone who enjoys a book about romance, friendship, chocolate and hilarity. Like all Crusie novels, it's wildly funny. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Gotta Love and Angry Heroine *by C***Y on Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2021* I do love Ms. Crusie’s angry heroines :>). As I read, I was truly grateful I did not grow up in a small town. Although there’s always an element of mystery to a Crusie book, it’s especially strong here, even though that’s not initially apparent. It’s certainly the hottest Crusie I’ve read to date. CL is a wonderful hero, and I loved watching Maddie grow through her ordeal/s. All the lying got on my nerves until I reminded myself of the title. Em was very believable, and I’d give Teeva a best-supporting actress award, as well as grandma and Henry. I normally try to sip a Crusie rather than gulp it down, but I couldn’t help myself with this one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars ‘Mordre wol out, certeyn, it wol nat faille’. *by T***S on Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2018* I've never lived in a small town where everyone knows everyone else but based on this novel, what happens in a small town stays in a small town, whispered from ear to ear over every back fence. Makes me a bit glad that I live in the 'burbs where exactly the same thing happens except that it's at little league games and "back to school" nights. OTOH, I now wonder what it would be like to grow up in a town like Frog Point, Ohio; I'm probably too old now to ever find out.This is a well-written book by Jennifer Crusie (not her first by a landslide). The plot is tightly woven, and the characters distinct (except for the dead ones - they seem all alike). I liked C.L.'s aunt Anne and uncle Henry and their farm; I wished Maddie and Em had started going out there earlier and more often. I liked Maddie's sub-compacted Honda Civic and C.L.'s red Mustang convertible; we never did find out what the rental car was. "Lies" was a pervasive theme throughout the novel and tied many things up together.The author dexterously left the explanation of exactly what happened to the very end but, as far as I can tell, there were no extra parts left over.I read this novel because it was referenced in Donald Maass's Writing the Breakout Novel. Now I wish I remembered why he mentioned the book. ## Frequently Bought Together - Tell Me Lies: A Novel - Crazy for You - Faking It --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.es/products/23796917-tell-me-lies-a-novel](https://www.desertcart.es/products/23796917-tell-me-lies-a-novel) --- *Product available on Desertcart Spain* *Store origin: ES* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*