The Lies That Bind

By D.L. Sparks

Book Overview

When the man that Dr. Teresa McCall promised to forsake all others for cheats on her, she is devastated. The crippling blow starts Teresa on a downward spiral that threatens not only her marriage, but also the career she has worked so hard for. Cloaked in a haze of frustration, Teri falls under the spell of fellow doctor Sean Morris, a cardiologist with one of Atlanta's top hospitals. However, Dr. Morris is harboring a dark secret that not even the seasoned psychiatrist can sniff out.
It doesn't take long before the heat from their explosive affair sets off a chain of events revealing a world where nothing is what it seems. Driven by emotion, Teri finds herself entangled in her own web of lies, distracted by her failing marriage, and unaware that a danger is circling and ready to destroy life as she knows it. When Teri is faced with a harsh reality, she decides it's time to right her wrongs and see if she still has a marriage to fight for. Unfortunately, Sean has other plans. Teri soon finds herself standing between her husband and her lover, letting her heart choose for her; but a stray bullet threatens to take away her right to choose.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 160162249X
• ISBN13: 9781601622495
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Urban Renaissance
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 4.1" x 6.6"

Customer Reviews

Love Will Prevail!!!!

This is a good read and I can't wait until D.L Sparks comes out with another book. The girl on the cover looks like Jada Pinkett Smith and that's what got my attention. Teresa is a successful doctor that can't get over her husband, Donovan's affair. It's been over six months since the year long affair. In order to cope with her husband's betrayal, Teresa meets Sean the husband of the woman that Teresa's husband had the year long affair with, and starts an affair of their own. Sean preys on Teresa's emotions in an effort to get Donovan back for his adulterous wife leaving him. The only problem is that Teresa doesn't know Sean's main objective. The story is a fatal attraction web of lies, betrayal, deceit that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster. Are you ready for the ride? If so, then go and pick up this book. You won't be disappointed. 5 Stars for D.L Sparks debut! *Edit to add...Sorry this is not D.L Sparks debut. She has another book "All That Glitters."(I think that's the name).

The TRUTH Will Set You FREE!

The truth shall set you free - should have been the guiding force for Dr. Teresa McCall. Over the last year, she had been trying to rationalize why her husband (Donovan) stepped away from their marriage. The disconnection between them had become overwhelming allowing the enemy room for attack. Even though Donovan promised the affair was over and that he wanted their marriage to work, Teri didn't believe it. Enter Dr. Sean Morris, a talented cardiologist, who has his eyes set on Teri. The drama between Teri, Donovan and Sean escalates to places that I never thought could be achieved. Renee, Teri's best friend, is her voice of reason in the crazy mess that Teri has created. Sparks sets the fiction world on fire with her freshman work. The character development is top notch while the story is definitely a page turner. The love scenes are HOT while the verbal confrontations are FIRECE. Warning: don't start reading this book unless you have time to complete it as you won't want to put it down. THE LIES THAT BIND could be the next Lifetime Movie blockbuster! Deltareviewer Reviewing for Real Page Turners Note: Author sent book to Real Page Turners for review.

Connected By Lies

Dealing with an unfaithful husband is not easy, and the repercussions of such can be devastating, but Dr. Teresa McCall finds a way to deal with it her way in D.L. Sparks, The Lies That Bind. However, is it all the good doctor's intentions, or is another storm brewing to push her in the direction she goes? Teri, a well-respected psychologist, could only empathize with the women who would come to her for counseling after their spouses cheated, but she was not prepared for the feelings that came when her husband, Donovan, cheated on her. Coming to terms with her emotions and trying to decide if reconciliation is the best for the couple was difficult, to say the least, for Teri. With Teri and Donovan going back and forth with the decision to repair their marriage or let it go, Teri meets Dr. Sean Morris, a cardiologist at one of Atlanta's hospitals, and fine as he want to be. Teri tried to deny the obvious attraction, but found herself in his presence and liking it far more than she anticipated. Will Teri choose to reconcile with Donovan and repair their marriage, or will she leave Donovan for good and accept the proposition that Sean presents to her? At first I thought I had the story line all figured out, but as the story unfolded, I was surprised at the story that was brewing underneath what was being shared through the main character. I really like the story because I could only speculate what I thought would be the ending. I recommend this book to readers who love a "who done it" and romance. This book was provided to me courtesy of the publisher for review purposes. Review by Sharel E. Gordon-Love APOOO BookClub

Loved this book!!!

In D.L. Sparks novel, The Lies that Bind, we are introduced to Teri and her husband Donovan who have been married for seven years and are not exactly seeing eye to eye. Teri is a successful pyschologist who's schedule is so demanding that it has created a separation between her and the man she loves so much. She desperately wants her marriage to work but through miscommunication from both ends she ends up falling into the arms of the successful and fine cardiologist Sean who comes on the scene and claims to be all she'll ever need. Shortly after they meet and start seeing each other, the lies, the deceit, and games begin and even though it started out as an innocent relationship it definitely doesn't end up that way. Now she's faced with running to the man she's fallen for or go back to the one she truly loves. This book was excellent from start to finish, I simply couldnt put the book down. If you're looking for an exciting and captivating read then this is the book for you! Great Job and looking forward to seeing more from this author. Younique Readers gives it their stamp of aproval!

Page Turner From Beginning to End

This book was a page turner from beginning to end. I loved Donavan and Teresa's relationship as they learned to put God first in their marriage. Donavan and Teresa endured some hurdles in their marriage, but their love helped them subpass the ultimate test in anyone's relationship which is infidelity.