First Lie Wins A Novel by Ashley Elston

Evie Porter, a Southern belle with a perfect boyfriend, home, and friends, is a facade. Her true identity is unknown, even to her. Assigned a new name and town by her enigmatic boss, Mr. Smith, she infiltrates the life of Ryan Sumner. As she grows fond of Ryan, Evie's real identity resurfaces, threatening her carefully crafted existence. To protect her future, she must outmaneuver her past, making no mistakes. The challenge excites her, for Evie has always thrived on risk.

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Literary awards

Barry Award Nominee for Best First Mystery or Crime Novel (2025), Audie Award Nominee for Thriller/Suspense (2025), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Mystery/Thriller and for Audiobook (2024), Book of the Month Book of the Year Award Nominee (2024), She Reads Best of Award Nominee for Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense and Audiobook (2024), RUSA CODES Reading List Nominee for Adrenaline (2025)