I enjoyed reading this story.

It took me a little while to get into it but once I did the story flowed well. 

The characters were easy to read about and like. There was humour, seriousness and romance. 

I hope to read more about some of the side characters in this book.

I would definitely recommend this book.

I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book. From the description, I expected it to be a typical 'pretend relationship' trope where Tatum eventually asks Jason to help her out and pretend they're dating for the sake of her old relationship. It's actually more twisted than that, and a lot more awkward. The author does this well though, and you find yourself begging for the two main characters to get it together. I like that both characters have issues with their ex, not just one; and I like that Jason's previous relationship ended in a way that wasn't dramatised. I enjoyed the chemistry between these two and the friendships between the family members. 
3.5 stars

This is my first Leddy Harper story and it definitely won't be the last.  It drew me in and I finished it easily.  I liked Tatum and Jason characters but thought the white lies upon white lies upon white lies was pretty silly and why Tatum didn't just fess up from the start baffled me.  Overall though this was an enjoyable story and hopefully more of the secondary characters will get their own stories.

I usually find it irritating when a novel’s plot revolves around one character telling a lie and this novel’s plot revolves around lie after lie as the heroine finds that what our parents told us: one lie leads to another.  Soon she’s deceiving her friends and fellow employees, and all sorts of people whom she cares about simply because she couldn’t bear that her former boyfriend had moved on with a new girlfriend.  

Even though I don’t like that plotline, the writing in this novel and the humor made this a fun read.  The hero, Jason, is a great guy who resists the opinion his cousins have of him as a manwhore.  Instead, he’s moved back him to be with his family even at the cost of ending his relationship with a long-term girlfriend.  But as soon as he meets Tatum, he’s attracted to her and gets a kick out of her awkward behavior.  We all know that Tatum’s lies are going to be exposed and Jason will be hurt and angry but that it will all work out in the end.  It’s getting there that was fun.

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book that I received from Netgalley; however, the opinions are my own and I did not receive any compensation for my review.

This story made me laugh out loud a few times and I wasn't expecting that. I really liked Jason's sense of humor and how easy going his attitude is towards all the craziness happening around him. A craziness inadvertently happening because of Tatum's awkwardness. She doesn't do it on purpose, she just can't control all the gossip that develops around her and behind her back. 

These two character are both hard at trusting, and both hurt. But when they are together everything flows easily. There is a sense of calm that they bring out of the other, that no one else does. Plus to both of them family and friends are a very important key on their future plans. All of that is great for their feelings and ability to move on but it means that for their present it just make the development of their relationship a bit harder. There is to many people with their own opinion of what Jason and Tatum should do. And Tatum has the oddest things happening to her. Which makes it more interesting for us the readers. And one the plus is that it feels very realistic with the characters behaviors and their worries.

Let`s face it. When we read a romance novel we know that things will work out in the end. That`s why we read them right?  The (Half) Truth is no different, however it's how you get to the happy ending that is what readers are looking for.  A little lie becomes a twisted mess, but oh how funny and wonderful the mess is!  Leddy Harper is a writer who handles witty comebacks and dialogue very well.  She's now on my "must read" list!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with the ARC in exchange for my honest review and opinions.

The (Half) Truth

I was so excited to receive my second Leddy Harper ARC. 

I think this is one of the most hilarious books I've ever read todate. Tatum Alexander is a superstar in the kitchen but is all kinds of awkward... Enter Jason Watson... Tatum's bestfriend' mãnwhørē cousin, who is all kinds of dreamy. What started as a tiny white lie, snowballed into an uncontrollable avalanche of lies... it was a clu$terfüçk. For real. There were a lot of LOL moments in there.

I definitely can relate to the awkwardness of it all.

But it's not all fun and games though, there were moments that'll pull on your heartstrings as well. 

It's family centered... it'll teach you about second-chances and also about taking risks.

If you're looking for a fun and light read, then this is the book to pick up next.

Tatum and Jason's story is engaging and heartwarming. After Tatum finds herself the object of pity for having to work as a chef for her ex-fiancé, she spins a tale about her new boyfriend to prove that she's moved on. The only problem is her new "boyfriend" is really her best friend's cousin, who she has only met once.

The sparks fly, as does the witty repartee, in this smart, well written story. Each character is sympathetic and has depth, and you'll find yourself wanting to be a part of this warm, loving family.

2.5☆
This is my first book by Leddy Harper.

What I liked:
The writing style 
Jason
Dual POVs
Standalone 
HEA 
Epilogue 

What I didn't like:
Tatum

With a blend of forbidden, rom-com and second chances, The (Half) Truth is both sexy and charming. 

Tatum Alexander is so awkward it’s adorable. The mess she gets herself into is hilarious. I sometimes cringed and felt bad for her at the situations she put herself into, but she kept me smiling the entire time. She deserves to be happy. 

Jason Watson is a sweet guy. He’s starting over and convinced he does not want to date or be in any kind of long term relationship. His actions and concerns towards Tatum clearly indicate otherwise though he’s reluctant to admit it. 

Their denial at was happening was sweet. Their interaction and banter was fun and charming, especially Jason’s need to make Tatum at ease and finding ways to spend time with her. They both had things they needed to work through but that is part of the journey. 

It was slightly frustrating the impressions some were holding onto and their refusal to drop them. But sometimes you need a friend like that and Kelsey was perfect in that role. She was the supportive best friend that Tatum needed and the cousin to put Jason straight. There was also terrific support and teasing that only a family can get away with. 

There are moments of hilarity tempered with some angst and low key drama. There’s love, family and friends. It’s a story I settled into and thoroughly enjoyed.

I always enjoy a Leddy Harper book! This was no exception. I would say this is her best book yet! I would highly recommend it.

3 Stars 
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night w/ Books Blog

In The Half Truth we meet Tatum who has been dumped by her boyfriend, on her birthday no less. We also meet Jason who can be considered a womanizer at least by his cousin’s standards. 

Tatum continues to work for her ex at his restaurant all the while watching him move on. So she comes up with this idea to “date” her best friend’s cousin, Jason, so that everyone can think she has moved on. You get the gist of it. 

When the book started it had my attention because Tatum is outspoken and funny. Then we meet Jason and he does very little to gain my attention. As the book progressed my attention started to wonder and the book is unable to recapture my attention. 

While the idea of The Half Truth is awesome, it fell a little flat. After a few chapters, Tatum really started to irk my nerves as did Jason. I did not feel the chemistry between them and it felt a little forced.

Do not get me wrong, in the beginning, it was good and had my attention. However, once it got going I lost interest because the characters and the plot itself just didn’t catch me like it was supposed to. I will be reading more of Leddy Harper and I encourage you to read this book because my opinion is just that my own. You could very well enjoy it. 

**ARC received in exchange for an honest review**

This is a fun and light contemporary romance. Typically, I do not like a book that the story is supported based on a lie. This was not what I expected. A lie is told that spirals out of control in the world surrounding the main couple. The heroine needs to clearly reign in it, but if did that immediately this would have been a very short book. The two main characters are not lying to trap each other in a relationship. Overall, it was cute and flirty. A quick read that was perfect for a bit of escapism.

I really liked this book, 
The characters was great.. Jason even better than great.. 😉 
Jason and Tatum was pretty comical together I'm pretty sure this wasn't meant to be a romcom but it had me in stitches in certain parts.
Tatum to me reminded me alot of myself she's shy when you first meet her, pretty awkward around others but also very quirky and quick wit. She's probably the first female character I’ve really found funny for a while now.
Now lets bring it back round to my main man Jason 😍 i absolutely loved him, he was so easy to love and was funny aswell! He found humour in alot of Tatums quirks and mishaps that i couldn't help myself to like him.

Overall this book was great, the storyline flowed effortlessly and was easy to get into. I really would recommend getting it when it's live 😍🙌

❤

Is love at first read a thing? Because I honestky think I've fallen in love with @author.leddy.harper after reading The (Half) Truth.
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This easy going love story was exactly what I needed in my life right now. That being said it wasn't cheesy at all in the slightest and the Jason the male character was as real as it gets.
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Dealing with heart break, beat friends, family and love there's a little bit of everything rolled up into this little gem.
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Would I read more of this authors work? Yes I would, in fact I think I'm already fan girling to see what I can read next.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Form me on this one
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Thank you @netgalley for this read and for the introduction to an author thats right up my street.

As a person who hates lies, I thought I might have trouble with this premise, but Tatum’s lie has a hilarious impact. It seems so silly, but snowballs so easily. Which leads me to discuss Tatum. I LOVE HER! She is awkward, and silly, and TOTALLY AMAZING. She is one of my favorite realistic female characters I’ve read in a while. And her lies are just too entertaining because they get so outlandish. Jason was interesting, and likable, but Tatum really made the story for me.

This story also has one of my most favorite things, a great supporting cast of family members. I love that Tatum is already apart of Jason’s family get-togethers before he even enters the picture, and she lives with his cousin. I love that his mom is going through a phase of finding herself, and I love that he just can’t understand it. I just love the family dynamic so much!

Special thank you to Montlake and NetGalley for the free eARC in exchange for an honest review!

The (Half) Truth was a fun and cute love story.  I loved how awkward Tatum was, she was so much more relatable than the sophisticated model-like main characters that you often read in books.  She made me laugh quite a few times throughout the story.  Jason was the calm and collected guy that helped balance her out well, and I loved them together!

This was a cute story! I loved Jason. He was so sweet! I also liked Tatum's awkwardness. I just didn't like that she came off a little whiny. I just didn't understand her. I can normally connect with the characters, and I couldn't with her. 

Kelsie was kind of awful. I didn't like the way she treated Jason or Tatum, sometimes. 

Other than that, I liked the book.

So awkwardly amazing. Absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. I've never read Leddy Harper book before but this one had me laughing so hard I had tears. Tatum reminded me so much of myself she was so awkward and always embarrassing herself and she is a favorite heroine of mine because this chick still kicked butt. Jason was so sweet and trying to prove hisself to everyone that I instantly fell In love with him. I swear these two was so cute together and this story was sweet, romantic, steamy and so funny. This definitely won't be my last book by this author. I can't wait to read her others books, one of the best books I've read this year.

I recieved a digital arc in exchange for an honest review. 

I really, really enjoyed this, I couldn't out it down, not even for sleep... Its 2.30 am an I just finished it. I read it in one sitting, and I'm so glad I did.

This book was hilarious, at one point I highlighted almost 2 full pages because I was crying with laughter. I cried multiple times whilst reading it and thinking about it now I still find them funny 😂

I love Tatum and Jason... I think they both overreacted to situations and I'm glad they worked everything out... But it sure was funny watching them struggle... 

I just loved the way these guys were written - I mean I hate instalove - but it kinda fit... I liked the progression from casual to exclusive but non relationship to a big fight with all the truth to loneliness and then realising the truth we all already knew.l to the happy ending. 

I love Jason's family they're so sweet and kind, Tatum's family also seem really cool. Michael is a grade A douche... I know he's meant to be but I loathe him. Well done Tatum for realising - if a little too late - that he wasn't what she wanted. I like Rebecca when we finally get to see behind the superficial face that Tatum saw... Amanda... I'm still not sure of, she's bitchy but kinda cool and supportive in her own way... We don't get to know Carrie enough to either like or dislike her...