The Comfort of Lies

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Five years ago, Tia fell into obsessive love with a man she could never have. Married, and the father of two boys, Nathan was unavailable in every way. When she became pregnant, he disappeared, and she gave up her baby for adoption. Five years ago, Caroline, a dedicated pathologist, reluctantly adopted a baby to please her husband. She prayed her misgivings would disappear; instead, she's questioning whether she's cut out for the role of wife and mother. Five years ago, Juliette considered her life ideal: she had a solid marriage, two beautiful young sons, and a thriving business. Then she discovered Nathan's affair. He promised he'd never stray again, and she trusted him. But when Juliette intercepts a letter to her husband from Tia that contains pictures of a child with a deep resemblance to her husband, her world crumbles once more. How could Nathan deny his daughter And if he's kept this a secret from her, what else is he hiding Desperate for the truth, Juliette goes in search of the little girl. And before long, the three women and Nathan are on a collision course with consequences that none of them could have predicted. Riveting and arresting, The Comfort of Lies explores the collateral damage of infidelity and the dark, private struggles many of us experience but rarely reveal.

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"A fast-paced multi-narrator story that gets to the heart of the trade-offs of motherhood. You will be drawn in by these characters because of the mystery at the novel's center and relate to the ways in which they each create their own loneliness while surrounded by others." --Heidi W. Durrow, "New York" "Times "bestselling author of "The Girl Who Fell From the Sky

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"A novel about love, that explores its meaning with wise restlessness and no easy answers. Profound, clear-sighted and more than a bit slyly funny, this is a book to read, to reread and to share." --Robin Black, author of "If I loved you, I would tell you this

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"A roller-coaster of a ride through the world of infidelity, unwed motherhood, and adoption. Randy Susan Meyers' "The Comfort of Lies" deftly explores the importance of trust, and the power of love." --Meg Waite Clayton, bestselling author of "The Wednesday Sisters
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"A tender, yet sharp portrayal of the messy way three women stumble into each others' worlds, Meyers explores the lies we tell each other, and maybe more importantly, the ones we tell ourselves. A whip-smart observation of the definition of family and ultimately, what it means to love." --Amy Hatvany, author of "Outside the Lines
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"I spent many blissful, addicted hours with "The Comfort of Lies", totally hooked on needing to know what happened next in the braided stories of Tia, Caroline, and Juliette. Meyers has an uncanny ability to get inside women whose circumstances dramatically divide them and show how at heart, we're all the same. Another unforgettable Meyers smash-hit." - Jenna Blum, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Those Who Save Us
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"Insightful, unsettling, and ultimately hopeful, " The Comfort of Lies" is a compelling, multilayered story. Randy Susan Meyers skillfully exposes the insecurities and strengths of three women who find their lives forever reshaped in the far-reaching wake of a little girl's adoption." --Beth Hoffman, "New York Times" bestselling author of" Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
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"Randy Susan Meyers plumbs the depth and intricacy of human entanglements, exploring them with a clear eye and compassion for each of her insightfully rendered characters. "The Comfort of Lies" is a riveting page-turner, conjuring the ways in which we compete with, lay claim to and ultimately love one another." --Juliette Fay, author of "Shelter Me" and "Deep Down True
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"Randy Susan Meyers' must-read new novel, "The Comfort of Lies", resonates with vibrations of love in forms as varied as a symphony: the discordant notes of jealousy, the sweet harmony of soulmates connecting, the high notes of sacrifice and forgiveness--all underscored by the sweeping passion of mother love that is embedded in its heart's core."
--Marianne Leone, author of "Jesse, A Mother's Story
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"Randy Susan Meyers' thoughtful, gripping new novel explores the unlikely intersection of three women in crisis. The result is a haunting exploration of the secrets we keep - and how, in the aftermath of their detonation, shattered lives can be mended. Meyers is a major talent, and her writing is a gift to readers everywhere." --Sarah Pekkanen, author of "These Girls
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"With warmth, you-are-there immediacy and impressive insight, Randy Susan Meyers explores both the destructive nature of lies and the redeeming power of hard truths. Every page in this multilayered novel of separate yet entangled lives not only illustrates the accommodations we make for love but also illuminates what it means to be a family. This book is an enormous accomplishment!" --Mameve Medwed, bestselling author of "How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My Life
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A novel about love, that explores its meaning with wise restlessness and no easy answers. Profound, clear-sighted and more than a bit slyly funny, this is a book to read, to reread and to share. Robin Black, author of "If I loved you, I would tell you this

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I devoured this book. Randy Susan Meyers writes with great empathy and insight about three distinct women and the unlikely intersection of their lives. The story will pull you into the uncomfortable space where truths are confronted, and lead you to the other side where the world looks brighter. A sensitive exploration of why we take refuge in the comfort of lies, and what happens when we dare to release ourselves from their power. Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of" New York Times" bestseller" Secret Daughter"

Insightful, unsettling, and ultimately hopeful, " The Comfort of Lies" is a compelling, multilayered story. Randy Susan Meyers skillfully exposes the insecurities and strengths of three women who find their lives forever reshaped in the far-reaching wake of a little girl s adoption. Beth Hoffman, "New York Times" bestselling author of" Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
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Author Bio

Randy Susan Meyers is the author of The Murderer's Daughters.