All the White Lies We Tell

By: Garry Michael

Narrated by: Michael Dean

After missing out on the chance to represent the United States in the last winter games, Isaac McAllister’s focus was second to none. He spent the past few years away from his family training for this moment. He had a dream, a dream that only came every four years, and he would do anything he could to make it happen. Even if it meant breaking hearts along the way. Olympic gold was the prize, love would just have to wait.

Canadian Foster Donovan Jr. had it all. Money, fame, and good looks. But what his peers truly envied was his natural talent on the slopes. Two-time world champion and defending Olympic gold medalist, Foster would do anything to defend his status as the best of his generation and join the ranks of the greatest alpine skiers. Even if it meant crushing the dreams of the only man he’d ever loved.

What would Foster and Isaac do when the price of their ambition became a heartache for the other?

A dream four years in the making. Two countries. Two men. One Olympic gold medal. All the White Lies We Tell is a story about rivals turned lovers vying for the same glory.

©2022 Garry Michael (P)2022 Garry Michael

quick, touching, and very sweet

I loved the special setting, I haven't read about skiers before and it was totally refreshing. ❄️
I loved the writing (this is the author's first book I've read, and it definitely won't be the last). ❤️
I loved the way their sweet relationship developed and especially the spice scenes – which were really, really spicy!!! And I loved how each of them felt comfortable enough to give up their power for the other, outside and especially inside the bedroom. 🔥🔥🔥

However, many parts of the story made no sense. For example, Isaac's participation in the Olympics included training with a professional coach for a period of only about a month. Maybe I don't understand much about skiing, but the Olympics requires more extensive training… doesn't it? 🤔
But mostly, I didn't understand Isaac's fear of people finding out his secret. I waited to find out what he was hiding, and when I finally did, I scratched my head in confusion and said "Seriously? That's it…?" 🤦‍♀️
Plus, Foster's reaction to the secret was very exaggerated and felt like a way to create unnecessary drama in the story. 🙈

In addition to that, the reaction of the heroes to the results of the Olympics were not really believable. After all, they are athletes competing against each other in the most important competition in the world… But I didn't really mind, because this scene totally made me smile. 😂❤️

All in all, it's a quick, touching, and very sweet read (that will absolutely make you blush when you get to the bedroom scenes). 🌶
Although this is the second book in the series, it can definitely be read as a standalone (I haven't read the first book) ❤️❄️

• I listened to the audiobook, which was cute. The narrator definitely did a good job, but he voiced both characters, so sometimes I got confused and had to go back to remind myself who's POV I'm listening to…

So. Freaking. Good

My first book by Garry Michael, and i just loved it! Listened to it all in one day... Michael Dean did an awesome job as well. I'm going to now look into other books by this author!!

Garry Michael Wins Gold!

I’ve said this before and I’ll say this again. Garry Michael is probably one of the best MM storytellers out there. This book has it all. Love, passion, emotions, humor and steam. This is by far my favorite read this year.

Just amazing!

Wonderful

Super enjoyable, audio book. Great characters good story. predictable, yes, but that’s OK. I like Michael Dean as a narrator, but my main complaint is that he is not able to distinguish between different character voices. He’s got one speed, which in a case like this is a disappointment. Nonetheless, great audio experience, which I highly recommend.

Another Winner From Garry Michael

One of the best sports romance I’ve ever read. Emotional, funny and very steamy. A well written story that will stay with me for a long time.