Jake tells Hannah how he promised the dying D.C. that he would help Hannah get settled.  Though Hannah is attracted to Jake, she soon realizes he is evasive about the work he did with D.C. Jake has good reason to be secretive. As an ex-CIA agent and D.C.’s partner, Jake knows D.C. was assassinated by a double agent. Jake still has CIA connections and, once Hannah is settled, is determined to track down D.C.’s killer.

That evening, Hannah discovers a letter written by her father - one informing her that he never stopped loving her. The letter opens up old emotional wounds for Hannah, but also her curiosity: Her father has secreted two more letters for her to find.

Over the next few days, while searching for the missives, the relationship between Hannah and Jake grows. Then Hannah’s life is threatened and Jake is determined to discover who tried to kill Hannah. Is it someone at Hannah's work who wants her dead, as she believes? Or could it be the double agent who killed D.C.?

House of Lies by Maggie Toussaint is an exciting romantic suspense. Poignantly written, it touches on the emotional aspects of parental abandonment and the courage necessary to face the truth. The romance between Hannah and Jake is exceptionally well-developed and Hannah’s mother, Libby, is a sensitive character who added much to the story. I truly loved House of Lies and look forward to reading more novels from this highly talented new author.