First Lie Wins-Book Summary

“First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston immerses you in the hectic world of professional con artists. We get to know Evie Porter, a picture-perfect Southern belle who seems to have it all. However, Evie Porter is a fake. She is Lucca Marino’s meticulously crafted identity, a persona employed for her risky undercover operations. Lucca adopts different personas while working for the enigmatic Mr. Smith, going after affluent people in an effort to obtain information or reveal their transgressions. But this time, Evie feels an unexpected connection with the target, Ryan Sumner, which makes her reevaluate everything she believed to be true about her life, you can have a better idea of the story by getting a free audiobook on us through audible by clicking here.

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Chapter Summaries

Part 1: The Setup

• Chapter 1: Introduces us to Evie Porter, who appears to be leading a happy life in Louisiana with her handsome lover, Drew. The chapter does, however, close with a mysterious phone call that alludes to a secret universe.
• Chapter 2: The history of Evie is revealed in this chapter. We find out about Lucca Marino’s background and how Mr. Smith hired her despite her problems. Additionally, we watch as Evie thoroughly investigates Ryan Sumner, her new objective.
• Chapter 3: Ryan Sumner is present at a charity gala that Evie, as Evie Porter, attends. She strikes up a discussion using her charm and made-up biography in an attempt to learn more about his business transactions.
• Chapter 4: Evie gets to know Drew’s pals, which helps to reinforce her made-up life. But then a news article triggers a recollection from Lucca’s past, which makes her uncomfortable.
• Chapter 5: Ryan and Evie become closer. While gathering proof on his dubious business methods, she struggles with the guilt of tricking him.
• Chapter 6: Evie learns a startling fact about Ryan: he has ties to a dubious figure from Lucca’s past. She comes to the realization that the mission may be more intimate than she first imagined.

Part 2: The Con

• Chapter 7: Evie finds out that Ryan has doubts about her history. By using her charm and quick wit to dispel his suspicions, she strengthens their bond even further.
• Chapter 8: Evie tells Mr. Smith, her handler, of Ryan’s misgivings. Mr. Smith suggests that she detach emotionally and concentrate on her goal.
• Chapter 9: While out at a party with Ryan, Evie meets Lucy, a woman who introduces herself as her best friend. Since this “friend” is a creation of her imagined past, it unsettles Evie.
• Chapter 10: After learning that Lucy is a colleague of Ryan’s, Evie confronts her. Lucy discloses Ryan’s potentially lethal scheme to out expose a whistleblower.
• Chapter 11: Evie must choose between her mission and her developing affections for Ryan. Her entire goal is put in jeopardy when she surreptitiously provides information to the whistleblower.
• Chapter 12: Ryan confronts Evie, enraged by the leak. She is able to control the situation, though, by playing on his feelings to avoid raising more red flags.

Part 3: The Unraveling

• Chapter 13: Mr. Smith, enraged over the leak, gives Evie a call. In the event that Lucca fails the task, he threatens to reveal her true identity.
• Chapter 14: The pressure gets to Evie. She confides in Drew, sharing tidbits of who she really is — Luca. Drew, who is initially perplexed, provides assistance.
• Chapter 15: Lucy tells Evie that she is aware of Lucca Marino’s past and her relationship to Ryan’s dubious business associate. She suggests a risky scheme to expose them both.
• Chapter 16: Evie questions Lucy’s plan’s moral ramifications. Ryan, in the meantime, admits his intense affections for her, which makes things more difficult.
• Chapter 17: Evie meets with Ryan’s business partner and engages in a heated debate, using her shrewd intellect and prior information to reveal his illicit actions.
• Chapter 18: As things become worse, Evie finds herself in jeopardy. Ryan steps in, eventually taking her side and revealing his partner.

Part 4: The Aftermath

• Chapter 19: Things start to calm down. As Ryan is praised as a hero, Evie vanishes from view. Lucca, back in hiding, gets a call from Mr. Smith.
• Chapter 20: Mr. Smith requests a new mission while acknowledging Lucca’s accomplishments. Refusing, Lucca says she’s had enough of lying. But Mr. Smith admits that he has power because of Drew.

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