A Day in the Life of Maeve Conlon by Maggie Barbieri

Feb 17, 2015 | A Day In My Life

Lies that BindSo, where did we leave off? Let’s start with the fact that I thought I was the only one with secrets. Turns out we all have secrets – me, Poole, even my kids – but the biggest secret-keeper of all was my dearly departed father.

I miss him terribly; I do. We were living on borrowed time anyway, and that’s what I need to tell myself. His mind was going and after the accident last year, his body was following but he was strong –the “strongest man alive” as he used to tell me – and it wasn’t long before everything just gave up. He gave up first. His body followed soon after. I never knew how much he really knew about me, his most perfect girl, but he loved me until the end, enough so that he never told me about her, my sister, Evelyn Conlon, gone for many years.

I know about her now, though; that’s what I keep telling myself. But who she is, and where she’s been, are two mysteries that I have to solve. Sometimes I feel like I have no one even though I’m surrounded by people who need me. It would be nice to have her, to have Evelyn, but the more I’m learning about who she is and why I don’t know her, the more I’m wondering if I am in too deep. But why should now be any different from before? I’m always in too deep, over my head. Maybe that’s where I like to be. Maybe that’s what makes me feel alive after feeling dead inside for so many years.

One thing I know for sure: I know that if I find her, I’ll love her.

The question is: will she love me?

You can read more about Maeve in Lies That Bind, the second book in the “Maeve Conlon” thriller series, published by Minotaur. The first book in the series is Once Upon A Lie.

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 p.m. eastern on February 24 for the chance to win a copy of Lies that Bind. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your SPAM folder.

About the author
Maggie Barbieri is the author of the Murder 101 series, starring college professor and amateur sleuth Alison Bergeron and the more recent Maeve Conlon series, the second of which, LIES THAT BIND, publishes February 17. Maggie is a freelance textbook editor by day and lives in the Hudson Valley. Visit Maggie at her website, on Facebook or on Twitter.

42 Comments

  1. Barbara Tobey
    Barbara Tobey on February 17, 2015 at 1:27 am

    Sounds intriguing.

  2. cyn209
    cyn209 on February 17, 2015 at 7:00 am

    This cover is so haunting….
    Thank you for the giveaway….

  3. Gram
    Gram on February 17, 2015 at 7:01 am

    This is different from your usual read.

  4. holdenj
    holdenj on February 17, 2015 at 7:11 am

    After the last book, I am really looking forward to Maeve’s next story! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  5. Debbie Carnes
    Debbie Carnes on February 17, 2015 at 7:34 am

    Sounds really interesting , thank you for the chance

  6. Sheila K.
    Sheila K. on February 17, 2015 at 8:29 am

    I love thrillers and this sounds like a good one!

  7. Betty
    Betty on February 17, 2015 at 9:18 am

    This sounds like an intriguing book~thank you for the review and contest!

  8. Barbara H.
    Barbara H. on February 17, 2015 at 9:20 am

    I loved the first book and can’t wait to read more about Maeve’s life. Keep ’em coming, Ms. Barbieri!

  9. sallycootie
    sallycootie on February 17, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Great series, a lot of suspense. Starts out so sad.

  10. Maggie Barbieri
    Maggie Barbieri on February 17, 2015 at 9:55 am

    Thanks, everyone. This was a tough one for me to write but I felt like this was a story about Maeve that needed to be told. I hope you all enjoy it! Maggie

  11. rochf
    rochf on February 17, 2015 at 10:02 am

    this sounds interesting. I haven’t read the first book, so I’ll have to put it on my reading list.

  12. Dru
    Dru on February 17, 2015 at 10:08 am

    I read the first book in the series and I’m so thrilled that this book is now released. I’m looking forward into diving into this one.

  13. Rita Quante
    Rita Quante on February 17, 2015 at 10:12 am

    I couldn’t put down the first Maeve story; it captivated me and while trying to read faster, not wanting it to end. Long wait for the next book, but not a doubt in my mind, worth it. Cannot wait!

    • Maggie Barbieri
      Maggie Barbieri on February 17, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thank you, Rita! I hope you enjoy this one as well.

  14. Shannon Baker
    Shannon Baker on February 17, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Aimee Hix is all over this on FB. She’s got me heading out to buy book one.

    • Dru
      Dru on February 17, 2015 at 11:03 am

      I love when a sale is made.

  15. Barbara Hackel
    Barbara Hackel on February 17, 2015 at 10:46 am

    Wow Maggie! I can hardly wait to see what happens in this new book. It sounds amazing. Thank you both for making the give-away possible for such an exciting book!

    • Maggie Barbieri
      Maggie Barbieri on February 17, 2015 at 3:24 pm

      Barbara, you’re welcome! This book has some very emotional themes in it but I tried to bring in some levity where I could.

  16. Maggie Barbieri
    Maggie Barbieri on February 17, 2015 at 11:12 am

    I love when a sale is made, too. Now, a happy reader? That makes me the happiest. Thank you, all!

  17. carlrscott
    carlrscott on February 17, 2015 at 11:42 am

    Sounds like an interesting story, there’s certainly lots of background to draw on. I think I’d really enjoy this book and the whole series as it becomes available. Thanks.

  18. Wendy Lee
    Wendy Lee on February 17, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Would love to add to my collection of series I must work on!

  19. Anita Yancey
    Anita Yancey on February 17, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    I love reading books with secrets, and this one sounds so very good. This one is a must read for me. Thanks for this chance to win it.

    • Maggie Barbieri
      Maggie Barbieri on February 17, 2015 at 12:37 pm

      I hope you like it, Anita. Thanks for commenting!

  20. Anne Mikusinski
    Anne Mikusinski on February 17, 2015 at 2:03 pm

    I would love to win this, it sounds very interesting! Thanks for the chance!

  21. Betty
    Betty on February 17, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    This book sounds intriguing! Thank you for the review and the contest!

  22. bookwoman
    bookwoman on February 17, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    I love the 101 series. Looking foreword to this new series.

    • Maggie Barbieri
      Maggie Barbieri on February 18, 2015 at 9:10 am

      Thank you! The Murder 101 series was a lot of fun to write.

  23. Kathryn O'Sullivan
    Kathryn O'Sullivan on February 17, 2015 at 8:45 pm

    Happy pub day, Maggie! Can’t wait to read it!

    • Maggie Barbieri
      Maggie Barbieri on February 18, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Thank you, Kathryn! See you at Malice!

  24. Anita Miles
    Anita Miles on February 17, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    Sounds very interesting

  25. Heather S
    Heather S on February 17, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    This is my kinda book! I would LOVE to win!

  26. Sharon
    Sharon on February 18, 2015 at 7:34 am

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  27. Pam
    Pam on February 18, 2015 at 12:40 pm

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  29. Karen Terry
    Karen Terry on February 18, 2015 at 2:11 pm

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    pfistersk on February 19, 2015 at 3:34 pm

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  31. anne
    anne on February 19, 2015 at 4:56 pm

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    cjreynolds52 on February 20, 2015 at 11:36 am

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    kayekillgore on February 21, 2015 at 2:33 am

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    Cheryl Noem on February 21, 2015 at 5:59 pm

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