Spotlight: A Lie for a Lie

I’m always on the hunt for the next great psychological thriller, and I'm part of Berkley's blog tour today featuring a brand-new one: A Lie for a Lie by Ren DeStefano, out now. Described as Black Doves meets Burn Notice, this twisty read is sure to keep you turning the pages.

 

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A Lie for a Lie by Ren DeStefano

Pub. Date: March 10, 2026

 

Goodreads says,"A deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds when a housewife with a secret life takes on a tech billionaire with secrets darker than her own . . . from the author of How I'll Kill You.

Margaux leads a double life that would make most people dizzy. By day, she's a seemingly ordinary interior decorator with a picture-perfect marriage. By night, she works for a mysterious employer known only as Mr. X. Her infiltrating the lives of dangerous targets, gaining their trust, and ultimately exposing their crimes. 

Her latest Unraveling the secret life of Bertram Casimir, a billionaire tech CEO whose career is as mysterious as his past. His sister claims he stole her app to build his fortune. Not only that, his girlfriend may or may not have recently gone missing.

He sees through her carefully constructed facade, matching her move for move. As the lines between hunter and prey blur, Margaux finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Bertram. They share more than she'd like to admit—a dangerous intelligence, a taste for high-stakes manipulation. When the evidence begins to shift, threatening to unravel everything she knows, Margaux realizes this is far more than just another job.

Her secrets—and her life—are now on the line. One lie remains, and it might just save her."

 

You can purchase your own copy of A Lie for A Lie at Barnes & Noble, Bookshop, Books-A-Million, and Amazon.  To learn more about Ren DeStefano, you can connect with her on Instagram and visit her website. 

Let me know in the comments your thoughts on A Lie for a Lie and if you plan on reading it this spring.