A Goddess & Her Books: BLOG TOUR - Mendacious by Beth Ashworth

TITLE: Mendacious

AUTHOR: Beth Ashworth

GENRE: Contemporary Romance

DATE OF RELEASE: 27th January 2015

TOUR ORGANISERS: Everything Marie Tours

MENdacious
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1. Not telling the truth; lying.
2. Based on lies.

At the young, naive age of twenty-three, Alex Lewis believed in the deepness of his love and the strength of his marriage to, Libby, his teenage sweetheart. Married for three years, but struggling financially to keep a roof over their heads, Alex thought his wife would stand by him till the bitter end. But she didn’t. His world crashed down around him.

Fast forward seven years, we meet Alex Lewis again. In the time since his divorce, he has matured significantly. Now the founder and domineering CEO of A L Investments, a multimillion-pound Investment and Management Company, he couldn’t be more different. The high-flying career he has managed to carve conceals a raw and vulnerable side just under the surface. The scars from his ill-fated marriage run deep, leaving him distant, cold, and alone.

So when his path with Libby crosses and an opportunity for revenge presents itself, Alex jumps at the offer. His mind is determined to make Libby feel the pain he has suffered over the last seven years… but his heart and conscience are fiercely battling against him.

The love of his life is back once again, but who can win in this mendacious game of revenge?

I couldn't wait to get my grubby hands on this book. From the minute I knew Beth was working on it, I was impatiently waiting for the release date. Then, there it was. Sitting so pretty in my Kindle. So I did what I had been wanting to do for months and dived right in. That was it, I was swallowed right up. I couldn't get enough of Alex. He was so broken inside, but on the outside he was keeping up appearances by using every means available to him, to look complete and together. Unfortunately, his facade was about to crumble spectacularly.

Right from the outset, you knew the heartbreak that made Alex, who he was. However, as the story progresses, Beth very cleverly starts to weave Libby's perspective, on what caused the issues in their marriage. That age old problem of communication or the lack of.

What started out as Alex wanting to ruin his ex-wife, ended up being something else entirely. There were a few twists and turns, that left me trying to figure out just who was the good guy in the whole scenario.

If you think you will know how this story will play out, think again, because Beth Ashworth has done a spectacular job of keeping you on your toes and NEEDING to turn the page.

My Rating

Libby.

Damn.

Libby.

Shit.

Libby.

Fuck.

I’m going to see my ex-wife after almost seven years. I have a million questions plaguing my already overwhelmed mind. What does she look like? Is she still the same? How will she react when she sees me?

The world feels like it’s about to drop out of my arse, but I’m holding onto the welcome knowledge that I’ve got the upper hand in all this. She doesn’t know it yet, but she’s signed up for business suicide with this deal.

And I’m smug as fuck.

Monday is when the plan commences and Libby learns exactly who thenew Alex Lewis is, and I’m going to enjoy every fucking minute of it. I’m sure she’ll be kicking herself when she sees me, and maybe even more when she realises what I have in store for her.

Twenty Fun Facts about Beth Ashworth

My friends and work colleagues think that I am THE laziest person on the planet. Seriously... I don’t like to do anything.
I swear like an absolute trooper. Leave your politeness at the door in my house...
I carry my Kindle wherever I go. You never know when you are going to be delayed right?
I have a VERY sweet tooth. (Two root canals at 23... Ouch!)
I’m terrified of the dentist.
I’m also terrified of spiders.
Did I mention heights as well?
My now Husband and I had a long distance relationship for over a year before he finally moved in with me. (Five years together and still as strong as day one!)
It was always a dream of mine to own a pair of Christian Louboutins. Now I have had them over a year and I am too scared to wear them. The red is too pretty!
I am part of the most amazing group of girls. My Smut Sisters are my besties and I love them! Within the small group of us, we bring authors, readers and bloggers together. We talk, we laugh, we support, we beta read, we gossip and we watch porn together. (Seriously... we are now past the point of no return)
Video games are my obsession. I kick arse at Call of Duty... For real!
Justin Timberlake is my boo <3
As much as I love top 40 hits and big music artists, I am also a huge fan of K-POP. Girls’ Generation, SHINee, 2NE1, EXO, 2pm... Love! Love! Saranghae!
I had still have an unhealthy obsession with Christian Grey.
I have a twitter, but I’m not as hooked with it as I am Facebook.
Twinkies and Mountain Dew are craved daily.
I hate tea and coffee... bleh!
Self-publishing my first book was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done.
I’m an only child.
I get over emotional at practically everything. Books, films and television programmes can have me in tears with the slightest of things. I need to learn to suck it up... I know.

Author Bio

Beth Ashworth was born in Manchester in 1990, but shortly moved to the modest city of Coventry where she was raised and still resides now.

As an avid reader from a very early age, Beth has always been keen to put her words onto paper. As a child she was always found with either a book in her hand, a pen and notepad or a computer games controller.

Starting off by initially writing alternate endings to her favourite Jacqueline Wilson books from around the age of ten, Beth has continued to grow and love her passion for books.

Eventually, after many unfinished books and short stories, she finally decided to follow her passion and write books that she hopes people will love.

When she isn't reading or writing, Beth loves to spend time with her husband and friends.