Black Ties and White Lies

Kat Singleton

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'Black Ties and White Lies' by Kat Singleton is a contemporary romance novel that follows the story of Margo Moretti and Beckham Sinclair. Margo, who used to date Beck's younger brother, finds herself in a fake engagement with Beck after he takes over the company she works for. The book explores their unconventional relationship, filled with banter, chemistry, and steamy scenes. Beck is portrayed as a possessive alpha male who is determined to prove his love for Margo, while she stands her ground and challenges him. The writing style is described as engaging, with dual points of view that allow readers to delve into the characters' thoughts and feelings.

Characters:

Characters include a possessive and protective alpha male, a strong-willed female protagonist, and an unlikable ex-boyfriend, creating a compelling and dynamic relationship.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging, with well-crafted prose and focused dialogue that conveys emotional intensity and keeps the reader hooked.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a fake relationship between a woman and her ex-boyfriend's brother, incorporating elements like workplace dynamics and image rehabilitation, culminating in an intense romantic tension.

Setting:

The setting includes workplace dynamics, a summer house retreat, and snow-covered locations that enhance the romantic ambiance.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast, with no lulls in action, keeping the reader engaged through quick transitions and effective tension-building.

Notes:

The book features Beckham Sinclair as a standout book boyfriend with major 'BDE' (Big Dick Energy).

There are intense email exchanges between Beck and Margo that build significant tension.

Five consecutive chapters of spice and heat occur during a snowstorm scene.

The book includes an office scene where Beck confronts Margo's ex-boyfriend.

Twizzlers play a surprising role in one scene, changing the way readers view the candy.

The protagonist Margo previously dated Beck's younger brother, adding complexity to their relationship.

Beck is portrayed as a possessive billionaire who is both grumpy and alpha, but also deeply caring.

Readers enjoyed the dual POV format, allowing insights into both characters' feelings throughout the story.

The book includes favorite romance tropes like fake engagement and forced proximity, appealing to genre fans.

Many commenters recommend this book for its strong character chemistry and humorous banter.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes mature themes, including possessiveness and elements that may border on manipulation.

Has Romance?

The romance is central to the plot and heavily features throughout the storyline.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Life is never black and white.

One minute you're a struggling graphic designer in LA that's finally coming to terms with being single forever, and the next you're flying to New York in a private jet to get engaged to your ex-boyfriend's older brother.

At least...that's what everyone thinks.

Forced to clean up his playboy image in order to protect his company, Beckham Sinclair, the city's most eligible billionaire bachelor, wants me to be his fake fiancée and personal assistant.

Now I'm spending every spare second with a man I thought I'd never see again.

My freshly mended heart has barely recovered from the first time a Sinclair broke it. But with each passing day, Beck's dirty mouth and lingering stares make me question his motives-and mine.

As the line blurs between real and pretend, only one thing is certain: there are secrets hiding in this city full of black ties and white lies.

Black Ties and White Lies is a billionaire, fake relationship, forced proximity, and ex's older brother novel and a complete standalone by Kat Singleton.

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