What Is The Reading Order For The Lies He Told Me Series?

Actually, I tried finding this not long ago because I wanted to start the series and hated not knowing how much shelf space to mentally reserve. From everything I can piece together, it looks like there are three main books. I saw 'The Lies He Told Me', then 'The Secrets He Kept', and finally 'The Truth He Tose' (or something very close to that). I'm about eighty percent sure on that third title. I found this out by poking around a few online retailers and book communities. Some listings bundle them as a trilogy set, which is a pretty solid clue. It's one of those domestic suspense series that follows the same core characters through one long, twisty story, so three volumes feels right—long enough to build tension but not so long it overstays its welcome. What tripped me up was a couple of mentions of a possible prequel novella floating around. I couldn't verify if that's officially part of the series or just a bonus scene the author released separately. So the safe bet is three books for the main storyline.

I've read the whole series, and the length shifts pretty noticeably as it goes on. The first book, 'Lies He Told Me', is a standard-length romance thriller—maybe 300-350 pages? It’s got that tight, one-sitting feel. But then 'Lies He Told Her' expands things, adding another POV and more backstory. That one felt closer to 400 pages. By the third, 'Lies We Told', the author was really building out the conspiracy, and it ballooned. My paperback copy is a chunky thing, easily 450+ pages. The final book, 'Lies That Bind', had to tie up all those threads, so it’s another doorstopper. Honestly, the page creep is real. It went from a quick, addictive read to a commitment. I don’t mind a long book if the plot justifies it, but around book three, some subplots felt like filler. The word counts probably tell a better story—I’d guess book one is around 80k words, and the last one pushes 130k. If you’re starting, just know the initial binge-friendly pace doesn’t last; you’ll need to settle in.

there isn’t a direct sequel, but the author, Camilla Way, has written other books with similarly twisty vibes like 'The Dead Ex' and 'Watch Her Fall.' They’re not connected plot-wise, but if you loved the messed-up family dynamics and unreliable narrators in 'The Lies We Told,' you’ll probably enjoy her other work too. I binged them all in a weekend, and let’s just say my trust in people dropped a notch. Honestly, part of me wishes there was a sequel because that ending left me with so many questions! But sometimes standalone novels hit harder because they don’t overexplain. If you’re craving more in the same vein, Gillian Flynn’s 'Sharp Objects' or Lisa Jewell’s 'Then She Was Gone' might scratch that itch. Dark, twisted, and impossible to put down—just like 'The Lies We Told.'

So I'm almost certain 'The Lies He Told Me' doesn't have an official audiobook release yet, at least not one I could find on Audible or through major publishers. I know the author, J.T. Ellison, has audiobooks for a lot of her other series, especially the Taylor Jackson books, but this particular series seems to be print and e-book only for now. I spent a solid hour digging around because I've been wanting to listen to it during my commute. Checked her website, her publisher's site, and even goodreads listings. Nothing. It's a bit of a bummer because her thrillers usually translate so well to audio format. I'm holding out hope they'll produce one eventually, maybe after the next book in the series gains more traction.

Oh man, I get why this question pops up — book titles like "Liar" are annoyingly common, and I once spent a whole weekend trying to untangle which book belonged where before I could relax and read. To keep things useful even if we don’t have the exact author yet, here’s a practical, fan-tested approach I use for any ambiguous series title and how I’d order the reading for the typical cases you’ll encounter. First, check whether "Liar" is actually a standalone or part of a named series. Many books called "Liar" (or "The Liar") are single novels — for example, I’ve read "Liar" as a standalone YA psychological novel, and that one you can just jump into. If it’s part of a true series, the safest baseline is publication order: start with Book 1 (the originally published novel), then follow Book 2, Book 3, etc. Publication order preserves how the author released reveals, worldbuilding, and character growth — and it avoids accidental spoilers from reading prequels or companion novellas out of turn. Second, hunt for companion pieces. Authors sometimes publish novellas, short stories, or bonus chapters that expand the world. I always check the author’s website, the publisher’s page, and Goodreads series pages. If there’s a prequel novella released after the trilogy, I usually read the main trilogy first and then the novella (unless the author explicitly says it’s meant as a true prologue). That saved me from spoiling a major twist in one series I loved; I learned the hard way that a “prequel” released later can reveal things you’ll want to discover organically. Finally, if you tell me the author or paste the cover line, I’ll give a precise list. If you want a quick cheat-sheet now: look up the book on Goodreads, click the series tab to see publication order, and check the author’s page for reading guides. I’m sitting here picturing a cozy afternoon with the first book and a hot drink — tell me which "Liar" you mean and I’ll map the exact order for you so you can dive in without second-guessing.

Spent way too long figuring this out myself when I jumped into 'The Lying Game' series. The core sequence is pretty straightforward: start with 'The Lying Game', then 'Never Have I Ever', 'Two Truths and a Lie', and finish with 'Hide and Seek'. That's the main story arc following Sutton Mercer and Emma. But then there's a prequel novella, 'The First Lie', which actually slots in before the first book chronologically. I read it after finishing the series and kinda wish I'd done it first—it adds a lot of texture to Sutton's character, but honestly, you won't be lost if you skip it. After 'Hide and Seek', Sara Shepard wrote 'Cross Our Hearts', which is a sequel set a year later. Some fans argue the series ended perfectly at four books and that the fifth feels like a bonus epilogue, but I was just happy to spend more time in that world. So, publication order works perfectly, but if you're a completionist who loves chronological depth, kick off with 'The First Lie' novella.