Kandiland by T.L. Smith

Review by Amy W. "My Huxley jar's going to need a lot of money" Kandi isn't the only one with a Huxley jar after reading Kandiland. I recently discovered and fell in love with T.L. Smith with her last few releases. While Kandiland isn't dark, there are a few twists and Huxley is every bit the broken bad boy. "Don't fall for me, Kandiland. I'll only break you." In the small town of Candy, Huxley is King. He gets what he wants and when Kandi moves to town he sets his sights on her. Too bad for him Kandi had a tragic past and doesn't want or need a man in her life. "What's a lie, really? One's version of the truth. Or another's." Lies, lies, lies. This whole story revolves around lies. From the prologue I was invested in Kandi and her story. I mean that was a pretty intense way to start off, but I expect nothing less from Ms. Smith. This was not as dark as her previous few, but it had some of those elements that I love, just in a lighter tone. I figured out one bit of the story pretty earlier on, but there was a certain thing that happens that I totally wasn't prepared for. I thought for sure that it wouldn't actually. And usually I love being wrong, but not this time. I love that it was the catalyst for the HEA but man, I wasn't ready for it. I truly loved this story and I wish that it had taken that darker path that was so easily within reach. Even without being dark and extremely twisty, this lighter story is just as captivating. **ARC provided by author for honest review**