Believe Me, I'm Lying

**Believe Me, I'm Lying** is a young adult book that was released on February 3, 2020.

## Summary

With no other choice, you take a job as a substitute teacher to provide a better life for your younger brother. The catch? You had to lie about your age to get the job! But when you get caught in a love triangle between two of the baddest boys in school, will your cover be blown?

## Chapters

#### **Chapter 1: Lies**

> *It's your first day as a substitute teacher at school full of deliquents and you've already had to break up a fight between two senior boys, Arden and Oliver. You're hoping the rest of the semester goes smoothly, except you're forgetting one tiny detail: you're not old enough to be teaching here!*
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#### **Chapter 2: Eggs**

> *Arden and Oliver are once again at each other's throats! This teaching gig is a lot more challenging than you realized, especially once eggs are involved...*
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#### **Chapter 3: Goose**

> *Arden offers to make amends, while Oliver continues to elude you. Most people would've quit the job by now, but you have got your reasons to stick around.*
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#### **Chapter 4: Cookies**

> *Arden and Oliver help you prep the classroom and you get to know each of them better. Things are starting to calm down, but then you realize that there's a lot more history between your students than you originally thought.*
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#### **Chapter 5: Banana Bread**

> *You're making steady progress on befriending your students, but all of that is endangered when you run into the wrong person in the wrong place at the wrong time!*
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#### **Chapter 6: Spaghetti**

> *Oliver has discovered your secret! Can you trust him to stay quiet?*
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#### **Chapter 7: Caramel Apple Tarts**

> *Oliver wants you to do a favor for him in exchange for keeping your secret! He hasn't told you what it is, but you have other students to worry about, Arden in particular.*
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#### **Chapter 8: Pots and Pans**

> *Emma thinks you and Arden are romantically involved! You manage to get her off your back, but she's definitely keeping an eye on you. Not only that, but Oliver still hasn't told you what his favor is...*
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#### **Chapter 9: Sour Candy**

> *After a long and grueling week of teaching, you're ready to take a break and hit up the mall! While you're there, you run into a familiar face and learn more about your students. And when will Oliver finally tell you what his favor is?!*
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#### **Chapter 10: Lollipops**

> *Oliver finally reveals what his favor is. While it's a lot of work, you discover another side of Oliver in the process.*
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#### **Chapter 11: Grilled Cheese**

> *Tensions escalate both in and out of work as Oliver struggles with his step-mom and Tucker finally gets caught in your classroom. Can you navigate all this drama or will you get burnt like Tucker's sandwich?*
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#### **Chapter 12: Sherry**

> *At school, you struggle to get an honest answer from Arden. After school is no different with problems flying at you from all directions. Can you handle everything and still maintain your cover?*
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#### **Chapter 13: Pizza Party**

> *Arden finally opens up to you about what he's going through. Things are finally improving with your students, but how long can you keep this charade up? Especially now that Principal Collins is keeping an eye on you!*
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#### **Chapter 14: PB&J**

> *Things heat up between Oliver and Arden again, and you're caught in the middle! Can you make peace between them?*
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#### **Chapter 15: Hot Chocolate**

> *Arden tells you the full truth about his situation and you make peace with him. Oliver still isn't cool with him, but he has his own problems to handle...*
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#### **Chapter 16: Takeout**

> *Oliver introduces you to Lily, and you finally get the full picture. Meanwhile, Arden makes his intentions clear. How do you navigate your growing feelings for both of them?*
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#### **Chapter 17: Ice Cream**

> *You spend an amazing day with the students you've grown close to. All good things come to an end, though. When the van runs out of gas in front of the cemetery your parents are buried in, you are confronted with the truth you've been running from.*
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#### **Chapter 18: Believe Me, I'm Not Lying**

> *You go see your parents on the anniversary of their deaths for closure. You've closed the chapter on that phase of your life, but another chapter opens. When all your lies start unraveling, who will you turn to?*
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#### **Chapter 19: Sandwich**

> *You've finally been caught! Your life spirals, but it's a good thing you have Arden and Oliver looking out for you. But sooner or later you're going to have to make a decision on who you want by your side.*
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#### **Chapter 20: Birthday Cake**

> *Arden and Oliver both admit their feelings for you! It's time for you to make a decision: will you pick flirty and loyal Arden, or stoic and hard-working Oliver?*
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## Hidden Diamonds

#### **Chapter 6**

I should...

1. **Reassure Elliot that everything will be fine.**  +1
2. Tell him he's too young to understand.
3. Try to change the subject.

#### **Chapter 7**

I should...

1. **Accept his gift.**  +1
2. Tell him the toy should stay with him.

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