The Free Expensive Lies Universe

You find me pretty? Oh, don’t let that fool you! I’m wicked, mean, and manipulative. My name is Charlotte Kominsky, and I’ve turned my skills into a weapon. Born into wealth, I’ve mastered the art of deception, playing roles like chess pieces, all to expose the darkest corners of society. My only goal is to bring down the human trafficking network that ensnared the woman I love. I’ll lie, charm, and destroy anyone who stands in my way because in this game, winning means saving lives and losing is not an option.

If only she knew

Charlotte in 2013

Books in the series (and other works...)

All the Battles I Have Lost

At 18, Charlotte seems to have it all: love and wealth. This may appear idyllic, but her ex-girlfriend Claire's sudden change reveals a darker reality. As she investigates, she faces her own manipulative past, ensnared in blackmail and betrayal. Charlotte must decide: save Claire or lose her. All the Battles I Have Lost is a tale of love, mistakes, and second chances.

Publication date: 2023

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The Sum of All Our Fears

Charlotte Kominsky, an Interpol consultant, and a master manipulator, faced a corrupt cop in Paris, to save her love, Claire. When her mother and sister become victims of suspicious attacks, she realises she's against a larger, shadowy organisation. Back in Montpellier, she faces danger to seek justice. This isn't her downfall but her call to arms, and she's far from closing this perilous chapter.

Publication date: 2024

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Protagonists (and antagonists...)

Meet the full cast!

Here they are, the protagonists and antagonists! You’re about to meet the quirky, cunning, and downright unforgettable characters who fuel every twist and turn in Free Expensive Lies. From the charming leads who could talk the socks off anyone, to the villains who’d sell you a bridge in London (and throw you in the Thames for good measure), this is the crew that keeps the story racing like a runaway train. This excludes Charlotte.

So here you go! You’re about to dive into the tangled lives, dark secrets, and unpredictable choices of the people who make this series a true page-turner.

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Search for the clues

Every twist hides a truth, and every truth leaves behind a clue. In Free Expensive Lies, nothing is ever what it seems, and the breadcrumbs are everywhere. Scattered through whispered conversations, forgotten files, coded messages, and blood-stained pages, these clues are your compass through the chaos. Keep your eyes sharp and your instincts sharper, because the devil is in the details, and in this story, the details might just save a life… or destroy one.

Let's GO!!!

You and I, we’re not so different. We both seek to reshape the world. While I do it with compasses and quarries, you, my dear Charlotte, are quite the artist with manipulation and deceits.

The Architect, The Sum of All Our Fears

The reading playlists!

Get ready to get excited! Something awesome is brewing here, but hold your horses—this page is still a work in progress. Don’t worry, won’t be long before you can your eyes on what’s coming! So, kick back, relax, and come back soon for the big reveal!

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