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Layered Lies (Kelsey's Burden Series Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Kaylie Hunter (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,243 ratings
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THEY TOOK HER SON.

Ex-cop Kelsey Harrison gave up her badge, her home, and her friends, leaving the life she'd built in the rearview mirror. Moving to Michigan, she started over, abandoning her quest for answers—or at least that's what she hoped her enemies would believe.

Living a life of lies, in secret she hunts those responsible for taking her son. And when she finds them, no one will stand in her way of exacting revenge.

But with a new life, comes new friends, and Kelsey failed to predict the bond she'd form with her new-found family: Lisa, Alex, Katie, Hattie, Sara, and Anne.

And when Lisa’s dark past arrives on their doorstep, threatening everyone, they turn to Kelsey for protection.

But one wrong move, and everything Kelsey has worked for could come crashing down around her.


Layered Lies, book one of the Kelsey's Burden Series, is a crime thriller layered in love, laughter, tears, and betrayal with a close-knit family of friends who'll remain with you long after the series ends.

Note to Readers: Layered Lies is the first book in the Kelsey’s Burden crime thriller series. To enhance reader experience, we recommend reading this completed series in order.

Book One: Layered Lies
Book Two: Past Haunts
Book Three: Friends and Foes
Book Four: Blood and Tears
Book Five: Love and Rage
Book Six: Night and Day
Book Seven: Hearts and Aces
Book Eight: Hunt and Prey
Book Nine: Heroes and Hellfire

Slightly Off Balance (Romantic Mystery) is a spinoff novel published between books five and six, but can be read at any time.

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From the Publisher

They Took Her Son. Book One, Layered Lies
Books two through nine of series
She'll make the pay. Kelsey's Burden Series: Crime, Friendship, & Fun. Books By Kaylie

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"...Layered Lies is a thriller to top all thrillers; it has everything. Guns, knives, fights, murder, family honour, brutality, and sex. All of it believable whilst you are reading, and who can ask more of a novel than that? Kaylie Hunter has written a winner, with a hook to book two guaranteed to turn casual readers into avid fans." -- Reviewed by Sarah Stuart for Readers' Favorite (5-Stars)

From the Author

The Kelsey's Burden series was originally meant to be a five-book series, but after a little pestering by friends, family, and most of all readers, I wrote another four books with a finale wrap in book nine. Honestly, it didn't take much arm twisting to get me to agree to write those four extra novels because I'm just as addicted to the crazy, fun-loving cast as everyone else.

And fear not, even though the series ended, Kelsey and the others make regular guest appearances in my other books so they haven't gone far.

To reach me, simple search BooksByKaylie. I'm not hard to find. And if you add a .com after that search, you'll find my website where you can sign up for new book alerts.

Until next time, best wishes.


Kaylie

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01J0FVALS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (July 23, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 23, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2492 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 356 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,243 ratings

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Kaylie Hunter

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At the heart of it, Kaylie Hunter is a daydreamer who believes a great story centers around dynamic characters who tug at your heartstrings. In 2016, Kaylie decided to turn her daydreams into novels. In the fall of 2021, she turned her novels into a fulltime career.

Kaylie spends most of her time in make-believe worlds with make-believe characters who are braver, smarter, and a 100% more badass. In the winter months, she's tucked away, hiding from the cold Michigan winds and snow while either binge-reading, binge-writing, or binge-watching her favorite crime drama episodes. In the summer, she spends more time outside, often found on her patio with her laptop.

Kaylie’s novels cross genres in mystery, humor, romance, suspense, and thrill-ride crime fiction, but each story promises a tight-knit cast of characters who'll keep you turning the pages.

Whether you are vacationing on a warm beach (her favorite destination) or destressing after a long day of work (she can relate), take an adventure into one of her fictional worlds and meet some truly unforgettable characters.

Looking for a fun, page-turning women’s crime thriller?

Meet Kelsey Harrison, an ex-cop on the hunt for her enemies while simultaneously laughing, falling in love, and building lifelong friendships with those around her. If you like strong female lead characters with deep emotional layers, then we recommend the Kelsey’s Burden series (9-book series), starting with book one, Layered Lies.

Looking for a humorous, happily-ever-after romantic mystery?

Slightly Off Balance, staring Deanna (nicknamed Tweedle to her friends and family), her bestie Tansey, and alpha-hottie bodyguard Reel Thurman, will have you laughing within the first chapter.

Looking for a gritty romantic suspense with a tough-as-nails heroine who knows how criminals think because she is one?

Diamond’s Edge will propel you to the dark side with bad boy bikers, vindictive crime bosses, and a mysterious stalker who will keep you guessing until the book’s final chapters.

For more information about Kaylie or her books, go to BooksByKaylie.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2024
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At first it was confusing. I felt like I was in book 2 instead of book one. Finally you figure out what’s going on it was a really good book. I highly recommend it and I’m gonna start reading number two right now.
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Donna Jacobs
4.0 out of 5 stars A good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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I throughly enjoyed Layered Lies. It kept me wondering, and hoping. A truly likeable group of people, forming an unusual family. Can't wait to read the next book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars outstanding
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
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I adore this story. It is fast paced and riveting. The characters will steal your heart. Some scenes are tough to read, others are a joy. It is amazing that the story is so full and compelling and it all happens without pages of a blow by blow description of how to have a sexy time. I am captured and will be reading book 2 very shortly. I am looking forward to this whole series if this book is what the rest will be like. Enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020
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For me July has been the month of Kelsey's Burden series plus the fun tag-a-long Slightly Off Balance inserted between books five and six. At the point I am reviewing there are seven Kelsey's Burden books plus a heavily related Slightly Off Balance. I recommend reading in order. Each book has a story completed in the book but all have many story lines that run along the whole series with room to continue, at least in my mind. I've read the series twice this month and thoroughly enjoyed each time. First time through could get confusing as there is a huge cast of characters and multiple locations. I loved the characters...not all as in loved, want to hug, but as much loved as in the characters are just so much stinking fun. Could it use a kick ass editor...yes...but the risk of losing some of the romping around to stay on point would be removing what makes the story so addictive...and yes I am addicted. Was it unbelievable...sure...but it is not for the more rigid...this must make sense people. There is swearing...but hey...a couple of motorcycle gangs abide here and it is talked about as the series goes on as children are an important element. There will be triggers for many as the dark elements in the story go there...rape, abuse, children at risk...but there is a huge element of hope and dealing with trauma and fighting back and strength in standing together...heroes all. Romance...I found it via a romance Facebook page but it is not at all a romance story though love abounds and many characters do find romance. Suspense...absolutely. Comedy...humor abounds...laugh out loud. Horror...yes there is much darkness and evil to overcome and it affects children so that might be too much for some. Fighting and overcoming evil is central through all the dark storylines but there are also fun and hopefilled storylines. If you like a large cast of interesting varied characters this is it.
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Jo
5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to a series
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023
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New author for me and what a great first book to read. So looking forward to where this series takes me. Have already gone out and got the next 2 books. Seems a binge read is in order.
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Dawn
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Story but…
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023
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It felt like the first couple of chapters were missing, giving background, etc.. Characters were dropped in with no info, traumatic things about different people just popped up out of nowhere. I enjoyed reading it but the story line was loosely gathered together.
I will read the next books, hopefully it will get better.
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Joe Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2024
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As an older guy I didn't really expect to like this book. But I bought the next in the series about 1/2 way thru. I was emotionally touched throughout this book.
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LS
3.0 out of 5 stars continued!?!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
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Great book so far. Two stars off for being a series. Almost too many characters to remember who was who. Then again what great characters they are with so much going on it’s hard to review events. Not sure if I will continue because of my dislike of series without closure.
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Denie
5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic series
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2023
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This was nail biting from the start, best series I’ve read in ages. If you love strong women , these women are all survivors , romance and sharp twists you don’t expect from the moment it starts. Well recomended
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Tania M Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars fallen in love with this series to
Reviewed in Australia on April 4, 2024
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Started on this book today after already finishing book of the Davina Ravine books and I know by page 39 I was in loved and hooked, I already know several of the characters and some of the back story to them from the Davina Books and i am already wondering if she makes an appearance in any of these books
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Dinah
5.0 out of 5 stars Spellbinding
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2022
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Phenomenal, loved every word. Late for appointment, just could not put it down. Probably unbelievable, but, WoW what a ride, sassy women, Oh I want to be one! Hot hot men as well as the other kind! Buy it, leave time to read it, you will not be disappointed. What would I give to be an ARC for this writer.
Can’t wait to read the next book, already downloaded, but I HAVE to go out. 😳
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redangel
4.0 out of 5 stars 👍
Reviewed in Australia on October 18, 2023
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I enjoyed the book, and think the series will be good, although sometimes i thought Kelsey as a little to good to be true character.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really good
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2016
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I really enjoyed this book it's the first in the series. All the characters in the book was so easy to get to know and understand them. I found it very easy to get into. And kept me intrigued all the way through . Looking forward to reading the next in the series Definitely would recommend
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