Review: Give Me Something by Elizabeth Lee

Here’s the deal… I learned a long time ago that sometimes you have to use what you’ve got to make things happen. What I happen to have is a pretty smile, long legs and the ability to make men believe anything I say. Before you get on your high horse and start judging me, can you honestly say you’ve never batted your lashes at some guy for a free drink at the bar? That’s what I thought.

Keep that in mind as I tell you my story of how I took it one step further. My story of lies, deceit, manipulation and love. Yeah, love. Believe me, it fits. Especially, when you factor in Nick and Tucker – one had my heart and the other one wanted it all for himself. Which one? Well, I can’t tell you that. It would defeat the purpose of the story. If I’m going to fill you in about me, Lila Garrison, and my life as a con artist you’re going to need to know all the facts, including the ones about the two guys who made me want to give up the life of fancy clothes, expensive jewelry, fast cars and easy money. Because sometimes, one person can give you something that’s more valuable than all of that.

If you’re still interested, stick around. Just remember, I’m pretty good at convincing people to do what I want, so if by the end of this whole thing you feel worked over, don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Series: Give Me Something #1
Release Date: 12/13/2013
Publisher: Self-Published
Source: Author
Reviewer: Candace
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Reviewer’s Thoughts

This was my first read that included a con artist and boy was it an enjoyable ride.  Lila and Nick grew up together, struggling for money and soon realized it was easier to swindle what they needed from the more affluent.  Lila and Nick are enrolled at a small private college which of course they blackmailed the dean so that it appears they are on scholarship.  Lila is enjoying a more straight and narrow life but Nick can’t seem to let go of their old life.  Nick asks Lila to take part in one final con and then they are both leaving their old lives behind.

The chemistry between Lila and Nick at the beginning is fantastic.  Best friends that clearly could be more.  Lila has wanted Nick for most of her life and she believes that they will eventually be the end game for each other.  Nick is the bad boy you love to adore and you are rooting for him so hard.  The complicated twist to the story is the final con involves a mark named Tucker who may be irresistible to Lila.  Tucker is hard not to adore.  He has a tragic back story and seems to be the campus king on their small college campus.  Elizabeth Lee makes you love and hate both Tucker and Nick and it is hard to pick a team.  It is nice to see Lila really think through her decisions on her relationships with both guys.

I am looking forward to the next installment!