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    Sex, Lies, and Online Dating

    By Rachel Gibson

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    She explained The Trouble with Valentine's Day (as if you didn't know!) Now Rachel Gibson tells all about . . .

    Sex . . .

    What is it about men anyway? Bad cars, bad jobs, even bad teeth—nothing convinces them that they can't snare a Size Two Babe with a D-cup chest. And after way too many internet dates with men named "luvstick" and "bigdaddy182," Lucy Rothschild should know.

    Lies . . .

    But sitting across from her now is "hardluvnman," and he seems different—sensitive, honest, and hot! He says he's a plumber, while Lucy claims she's a nurse! She's really a mystery writer, dating online while researching her next book. Hey, everyone lies a little, don't they?

    And Online Dating . . .

    But Quinn's really an undercover cop hunting down a serial killer, and he sees Lucy as his top suspect. And while he could really go for this smart, sexy woman with the killer bod—if that's the only thing "killer" about her—he knows he needs to wine and dine her and discover the truth. Hey, he realizes the dating scene can be deadly—but this is ridiculous!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 13, 2009
    ISBN9780061800443
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    Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
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    Rachel Gibson

    Rachel Gibson began her fiction career at age sixteen, when she ran her car into the side of a hill, retrieved the bumper, and drove to a parking lot, where she strategically scattered the car’s broken glass all about. She told her parents she’d been the victim of a hit-and-run and they believed her. She’s been making up stories ever since, although she gets paid better for them nowadays.

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    • 3/5
      I listened to an audiobook of this title. It was predictable in the extreme. As soon as I knew there was a serial killer, I knew exactly who the serial killer was. The roller-coaster relationship between Quinn and Lucy was banal and had me rolling my eyes more than once. I can't keep my hands off him, he's broken my heart, I can't keep my hands off him, he's broken my heart. . . I'm sure I would not have made it half way through this book in print. As an audiobook that I listened to with half an ear while multitasking, however, it was not entirely devoid of entertainment value, mostly due to a decent narrator and some steamy scenes when the protagonist was not whining about being heartbroken.
    • 3/5
      I listened to an audiobook of this title. It was predictable in the extreme. As soon as I knew there was a serial killer, I knew exactly who the serial killer was. The roller-coaster relationship between Quinn and Lucy was banal and had me rolling my eyes more than once. I can't keep my hands off him, he's broken my heart, I can't keep my hands off him, he's broken my heart. . . I'm sure I would not have made it half way through this book in print. As an audiobook that I listened to with half an ear while multitasking, however, it was not entirely devoid of entertainment value, mostly due to a decent narrator and some steamy scenes when the protagonist was not whining about being heartbroken.
    • 3/5
      Good little romantic mystery

      I kind of wish I could give this story 3.5 stars because it wasn’t 4 star but it was better than a 3 star one. The story was really good and enjoyed the idea of writers all being friends and each writing in a different genre. This makes the whole series intriguing to me.

      I like the chemistry between the two main characters. The author did a good job of building the tension between the characters. The story is a little overdone with the whole serial killer mimicking an author’s work. I also like the dual point of view of the book between Lucy and Quinn.

      This book was well on its way to a 4 star book except for two things. The first is everyone knows who the villain is as soon as their character is introduced. The story basically screams “This is the killer!” and then the main character lost her brain in the last quarter to third of the book. She became a whiny damsel in distress and wasn’t all fitting with her character in the first part of the book.
    • 3/5
      Lucy Rothschild, mystery writer, is doing a research on online dating. Her next book is about a serial killer who kills people she met online so Lucy is doing the same, minus the murders. She is just doing her job.
      Quinn ('hardluvnman') is also doing his, dating women who are the most likely suspects in the serial killer case. Someone has already killed three men and Quinn's job is to find the killer. He didn't expect to be this attracted to one of the suspects though. Neither Lucy expected to be attracted to her latest test subject.

      What kind of relationship based on lies could the two have anyway? It takes a while for Quinn to be a hundred percent certain Lucy is not the killer. Not that it made any difference to him the way he gets crazy around her.
      This book is an entertaining story, but neither of the characters is anything special. They are sort of judgemental towards the people who use online dating sites. They both believe something is wrong with the other one. Their lust at first sight was a bit over the top, but it didn't distract from the story much.

      And there is that TSTL moment near the end. If a killer contacts you and you are in serious danger, you do not leave a safe place to meet an acquaintance!

      Lucy has three friends who are also authors (different genres). Each book in this series features one of them. The way this one ends regarding one of Lucy's friends is pretty weird.
    • 5/5
      I LOVED this book. It was full of sexual tension. More romantic suspense than the usual romantic comedy I prefer.
    • 3/5
      I was hoping for something more like chick-lit and less like a full blown romance novel. I'm not that fond of explicit sex talk, so ultimately this ended up not being my kind of thing.
    • 4/5
      Crap! This book was a fully 5 star book until the epilogue. I feel like maybe some final chapter was left out? Anyone else? Seriously, I HATE it when authors clearly get tired of a book and just stop. Thank god the main story was resolved or I would have been spitting nails.

      This book was awesome y'all. A hint of mystery. Some hot chemistry. And a really fun plot. She's online dating for research for her next murder mystery novel--he's online dating because he's an undercover cop trying to find their online dating serial killer. Let the hikinks ensue. It's not "great" literature by any means, but it's a hell of an entertaining read. And the fact that she falls in love with him in about .2 seconds after she gives him a real chance doesn't really even bother me. And that's saying something because I detest that plot moving "technique."

      At one point many years ago I know I read part of her Chinook series and liked her writing style. I'll be looking for more from Ms. Gibson.
    • 3/5
      Sex, Lies and Online Dating
      3.5 Stars

      While conducting research for her latest mystery novel, Lucy Rothschild becomes the prime suspect in a series of murders. Quinn McIntyre, the homicide detective assigned to the investigation, finds himself attracted to Lucy despite her lies and his suspicions.

      Despite the indications in the blurb, Sex, Lies and Online Dating leans more toward contemporary romance than romantic suspense. The premise of a female serial killer targeting men she meets on the Internet has potential, but is ultimately underdeveloped with a limited suspect pool, insufficient clues and a less than comprehensible motive.

      Another thing that does stand out, and not in a good way, is the excessive use of brands such as BMW, Ralph Lauren and Starbucks not to mention the abundance of references to popular culture like Maroon 5 and Cold Case Files. This adds little to the setting or atmosphere and actually dates the book unnecessarily.

      Nevertheless, Lucy and Quinn’s romance is engaging and they have great chemistry. The build up of their relationship and the conflicts that inevitably arise make this a worthwhile read.

      The secondary cast is comprised of Lucy’s quirky writer friends who are interesting enough to continue with the series.
    • 4/5
      Perfectly wonderful mindless, chick lit.Quinn McIntyre - hunky, sensitive, cop is looking for a female serial killer and meets mystery writer Lucy. Is she the killer?
    • 4/5
      Lucy Rothchild, a murder mystery writer, is working on a new book that features a female serial killer who meets her victims online. In the name of research she decides to do some internet dating with guys with online names like "luvstick" and "bigdaddy182". Quinn McIntyre is a police detective working on a case involving a female serial killer who meets her victims online and kills them using erotic asphyxiation (what a coincidence - just like the plot of Lucy's unpubbed book!) and he creates a persona "hardluvnman" and trolls around picking up women searching for the killer. Quinn and Lucy meet online and agree to a date at the local Starbucks. Both Lucy and Quinn are pretending to be something they're not: she says she's a nurse, he says he's a plumber. But they are instantly attracted to each other.Quinn is convinced Lucy is lying about being a nurse and she seems to know too much about the crime he is investigating. So she becomes his number one suspect. I had a bit of a problem with the scene where Quinn, still suspecting she's a serial killer, tries to lure her into trying to kill him. He has his house wired for sound and video. There was a lot of kissing, groping, sighing and moaning and he brings her to orgasm, all of it recorded on audio tape. He had maneuvered her into the hallway so not all is on video but still it bothered me that a guy would do all that in the name of catching a killer. Before they get to the bedroom, he is called away by a phone call. The real killer has struck again. Lucy is very hurt when Quinn reveals that he suspected her of being a killer. I had a real problem with the fact that Quinn did not GROVEL nearly enough to satisfy me. When Lucy's life is threatened by the real killer, she goes running back into his arms way to easily. Also Lucy had a TSTL moment near the end but I don't totally blame her.However, I did enjoy the book over all. The sex scenes were yummy and the action was plentiful but did not take over the romance. Just not Gibson's best. (Grade: B-)
    • 3/5
      Rachel Gibson writes funny romances, and in my opinion, she's written a few of the best...and a few of the worst. So I buy her books, but sometimes throw them at the wall. My copy of Sex, Lies, and Online Dating isn't dented - neither is the wall or the cat - it's not great, but it's fun, and it has great characters. My major criticism is that in too many respects it's a one idea story - crime writer and cop meet online both doing 'research' and pretending to be someone they're not. I'm also getting very tired of books that spend too much time trying to sell the author's next book; the epilogue of this one is primarily devoted to the major character of book two in the 'series.' It feels more like a sales pitch than literature. That said, I found the book to be entertaining. The characters are well-drawn, the action moves along fast enough, and the suspense element works. And if you're looking for hot love scenes and fetching pets, Gibson does them equally well.
    • 4/5
      Rachel Gibson writes funny romances, and in my opinion, she's written a few of the best...and a few of the worstbu....so I y her books, but sometimes throw them at the wall. This story is actually to entertaining; the characters are well-drawn, the action moves along fast enough, and the suspense element works. Another book from the "writers' series"
    • 4/5
      Lucy Rothschild writes mystery novels and her latest plotline involves a female serial killer, death by ashphyxiation, and online dating. For authenticity, she has been dating men she meets online. Her latest "date" is Quinn, a plumber. As it turns out, Quinn is an undercover cop trying to catch a female serial killer who kills men by asphyxiation...and Lucy is his chief suspect! Gibson has written another novel full of humor, romance, hot sex and a good mystery to boot.
    • 5/5
      Online dating has become dangerous. Three men have died, possibly at the hands of someone they connected with online. Quinn McIntyre, aka hardluvinman, is the detective on the job. He thinks he has a suspect in one n2u, better known as Lucy Rothschild. Since Lucy is a mystery writer, she is very coversant with police methods, which Quinn finds interesting as he has told her he is a plumber. As Lucy looks more and more like the murderer, Quinn begins to realize he really likes her, she is smart funny and fiesty. He doesn't want to believe he is falling for his main suspect. A sting set up to prove conslusively that Lucy is the murderer falls apart when the real murderer strikes again. When Lucy discovers she's been considered a murderer by the man she is beginning to fall in love with, her world falls apart. She is forced to contact Quinn when she receives threatening letters. Gibson has constructed a clever plot, with enough romance and intrigue to keep your attention, her characters are likeable and ever so slightly flawed, making them a joy to read about.
    • 4/5
      Sex, Lies and Online Dating was much more enjoyable than I expected. I've really had about a 50/50 like/dislike for the contemporary romances I've read so far and despite the silly title, this one definitely comes in on the like side. Lucy is a writer, which always works for me. In working on research for her next novel's "victims" she starts going on dates with men she meets online. Quinn is a detective investigating a series of murders where the serial killer appears to be meeting her victims online. When Quinn and Lucy meet it is under totally false pretenses on both their parts. However, the attraction between them sparks and soon what starts out as an investigation for both of them quickly evolves into something more.I thought the story was an interesting murder mystery and the romance was steamy without going overboard. Both the characters were well represented and believable. The only complaint I did have is that instead of finishing off the story for Lucy and Quinn, the last part of the book seemed to be more centered on setting up the next story instead of ending this one. But really that was okay by me because I'm already interested in reading the next story and am ready to jump right into it.
    • 5/5
      This was great. The book was so fabulous that i read it in one afternoon. I would not go to sleep until i finished it.
    • 4/5
      An enjoyable read. The plot was intriguing and a new twist on the classic deception found in romance novels. I lalso loved the glimpses into the life of a novelist, as the main character was a mystery writer. I wish I could have seen more of the relationship with the heroine and her best friends, though. They were cardboard characters that I wanted to see more of and anticipate just that from future books by this author.