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A Good Lie is Dr. Roberta’s first work of fiction. It is a psychological novel that reveals the complexities of family relationships.

Louie, the father, struggles to raise his daughter while perpetuating a lie.

If Laurie learns the truth, will she forgive her father?

If Harry learns the truth, will he forgive his wife?

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Grab yourself a half-gallon of cherry vanilla ice cream like Louie would do and dig into A Good Lie’s delicious story.

Donna Parrey

Author Roberta Temes delivers an absorbing and intricate tale, deftly showcasing how choices and circumstances shape the trajectory of people’s lives.

Pikasho Deka

Temes maintains a brisk pace throughout the absorbing tale by deftly switching between various characters’ voices and viewpoints. The different narrative perspectives generate a lot of drama as characters’ lives intersect and interweave in unexpected ways. An engaging tale about learning to love others and ourselves.

Kirkus Review

Temes takes psychological drama to a fresh new level. The story is immediately engrossing, pulling you in like a magnet and holding you through each scene.

Tammy Ruggles

A Good Lie by Roberta Temes is a riveting psychological novel that held me spellbound until the end. I loved the brilliant plot, realistic and unique storyline, and the writing style, which aided my comprehension. The dialogue had depth and was engaging, while character development was excellent. I enjoyed reading this book so much.

Jennifer Ibiam