Great read!I enjoy reading about Shelby's mishaps and how she balances good and evil and her justifications for her actions. The strong attraction for Ramos, and even stronger bond with her family. Great adventures, and page turning interest in the story line and characters.

Colleen is amazing at writing the characters so I love them and I'm drawn into every moment with them. There is something with each scene that keeps me listening to the words. Shelby has amazing chemistry with everyone she meets. Awesome job!I absolutely love these books and will continue with Shelby and all the characters as long as there are books written!****FULL REVIEW*****I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.Shelby's life is always

Laced in Lies is the 10th volume of the Shelby Nichols adventures from Colleen Helme. And Oh my goodness! What a read and what a ride! Literally! In this newest adventure, Shelby has to help her devilishly handsome hitman friend Ramos, who works for Uncle Joey, the Mob Boss. In fact, we find out that an old flame of Ramos', Jody, is now a famous singer. Colleen actually had a song, "Devil Rider" professionally produced as a companion to the book, and it is the song that made Jody famous in the b...

How this books has 4.5 stars is beyond me. .. But I get there's a demographic for everything. Most cozy mysteries have an amateur sleuth who, well, sleuths. There was no sleuthing in this story. None at all. We start with kids dying due to tainted drugs, a figure from Ramo's past contacts him out of the blue, and lo and behold, he's doing something drug related. Then Shelby takes off to NY for half the book, and when she returns, she inadvertently finds herself in the middle of those peddling th...

Every Story keeps you wanting for another adventure!!These Shelby Nichols adventures are addicting. I love the main characters who story lines continue to always remain interesting. Shelby's stop at a grocery store in the first book changed her life. A bullet to to the side of her head during a robbery and now she has mind reading abilities. She has a an awfully understanding and patient husband Chris, who knows she can hear everyone's thoughts. Her daughter and son do not know about her ability...

So glad Shelby's back!Always good to catch up with Shelby, Ramos, Uncle Joey, Chris, and Dimples! As if reading minds isn't a big enough life complication Shelby is juggling working for herself, the mob, and the local police-while trying to be a good wife and mother. Great light reading, some of the situations she gets into have me laughing out loud. One of my favorite series it just keeps getting better.

Some drastic changes this timeShelby goes with Miguel to New York which brings about changes for everyone (no spoilers). Shelby finds herself in another life threatening situation. This time licks seems to be on her side more than Ramos. We learn a secret of Ramos ' past. I am completely hooked on this series.

A lot of little things happening that converge into a explosive ending.First Shelby is trying to help a old school friend and of course gets into a sticky situation. Ramos to the rescue. Uncle Joey needs her to accompany Miguel to New York for a Broadway audition and she meets some of Uncle Joey's long lost family. Lots of secrets are exposed and brought to light.Dimples needs help with a drug case and his personal life.Ramos needs help but won't admit it or accept any help when offered. Secrets...

(Written in July 2017 for my blog) I fell in love with the Shelby Nichols Adventure series by author Colleen Helme while recovering recently from an injured ankle. I had purchased a Kindle copy of the first book in the series, Carrots, quite awhile back on Amazon but had never gotten around to reading it. While looking for my next audiobook to listen to on Audible, Carrots was recommended to me and it showed that I could get the audiobook at a greatly reduced price since I already owned the Kind...

I have diligently read all Shelby Nichols-books and I did buy this one (number 10 already!). BUT.. I can't get myself to start reading it and I think this is the end of the line for me. Shelby is married, Ramos is forever a guilty pleasure (and she is married to great guy Chris for crying out loud) and there never will be any change in that. I don't like triangles and this triangle will never be solved. I do like the author's writing and I wish she would write a new series about someone as hot a...

It was delightful to read another Shelby escapade. In this one, Shelby is helping 'Dimples' in a situation involving drugs. Uncle Joey sends her to New York city along with Miguel as he wants to know Miguel's chances of making as a music star. There are Manetto relatives in New York from which he is estranged. Ramos' past has come back to haunt t him. Life has become complicated for Shelby as Josh and Savannah are older and begin to question the relationship with Uncle Joey. Three different elem...

Awesome book! Love the Shelby Nichols series! Always keeps you on your toes! Cannot wait for the next one! Thanks Coleen for another one

Laced in Lies finds Shelby and company dealing with mobsters (of course!), Polynesian gangs, Ramos' old girlfriend ( who has a surprise), drug dealers, an audition for the starring role in Aladdin on Broadway and meeting the " family" she never knew existed!A fast- paced mystery with three different mysteries that somehow blend together perfectly. Shelby's character worries about her family, her "familia" and most things everyday people worry over...except she also is concerned about her "gift"

No actual mystery.Oh, Ramos has exes...

Wonderful story lineShelby continues to get into trouble without even looking for it. She does have a great trip to New York with Miguel and meets some of Joe's relatives. Back at home, she helps Ramos with a meeting of an old girlfriend. Things get complicated. The Plot moves quickly, but does have enough description. I really liked the segment at the old Hotel in New York. I bet another story will take place, ace there and the singing ghost is sure to be returning. This is a five star read an...

Shelby Nichols was my favorite book discovery of 2019, and in 10 books it's on the verge of being ruined. It was a struggle to finish this book. The first 60% of this book was Shelby and Miguel in New York. Nothing happened. The one thing I liked about this series was the character growth and change. But after 10 books the whole she loves her husband, but secretly wants Ramos thing is getting old. At this point it starting to feel like a different, popular series that after 26 books still hasn't...

I became a a fan of Shelby, oh, who am I kidding, of Ramos, after the first couple of books. I read all thus far. Some I really enjoyed, some were ok, and this falls back into the okay side for me. I am very critical, and decided, what really makes a good book review, so I wanted to take everything into consideration.So these novels continue with the same formula, Shelby doing a favor, a job, and surprise, she gets into trouble, and surprise Ramos rescues her - perhaps my tastes are changing. I

I loved this book. As usual trouble has a way of finding Shelby Nichols and she manages to barely escape. This book was actually two stories - one about Miguel and the other about a drug dealer. Shelby was involved in both, but the first story was fluff. It was well written and I thoroughly enjoyed it but it wasn't action or adventure or "who done it?" Miguel is the son of Joey Mannetto and he's invited to New York to audition for the part of Aladdin in a Broadway play. For kicks we're introduce...

Aptly named title. Of course "half truths" isn't new territory for Shelby, but the amount of lies racked up in this Shelby Nichols adventure could cause anyone major whiplash for a lifetime. And notice there I didn't attribute these lies solely to Shelby. Even though she was the one doling out those staggering amount of lies, she was doing most of them on behalf of others and as always to protect her secret of hearing peoples thoughts. I decided to cut her some slack, because a lot of the troubl...

Outstanding, wonderful, awesome and Wow! Colleen Helme is an amazing author and Laced in Lies is a wonderful example of her talent.Shelby probably felt like she was riding a hot air balloon through a wind storm! And I was right there beside her the whole way! From emotional to thrilling to terrifying to humiliating she is pulled so many directions at once. I swear if it is possible my crush on Ramos got even bigger and I am sure hers did too as we discover just a bit more about his background.A