4.6 (12 ratings)

The Locket and the Lie (Texas After Dark Book 3)

Name: The Locket and the Lie (Texas After Dark Book 3)
Rating: 4.6 (12 reviews)
Author: Robin T. Popp
ISBN: B0G3QT6FNM

by Robin T. Popp

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About this book

When John Morris pulls over to assist a stranded woman on a desolate Texas road, he has no idea he has just encountered a ghost. This chilling meeting thrusts him into the orbit of Teresa Thacker, a woman struggling to restore her grandmother’s dilapidated B&B. As John steps in to help with the renovations, the pair finds themselves trapped in a web of forced proximity, bound by the crumbling walls of a house that refuses to keep its secrets quiet.

The Locket and the Lie is a masterclass in atmospheric paranormal romance, weaving together a dark, suspenseful mystery with a simmering, tension-filled love story. As Teresa and John hunt for answers regarding her mother’s decades-old disappearance and the recent wave of vandalism plaguing the property, they discover that the line between the living and the dead is dangerously thin. Someone in the town of Las Palomas is desperate to keep the truth buried, and they are willing to kill to ensure the past stays forgotten.

Fans of haunting, high-stakes romance will be captivated by this gripping tale. With restless spirits watching their every move, Teresa and John must confront their own ghosts before they become part of the B&B’s dark history.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0G3QT6FNM

Reader Reviews

Another great book in the series.

April 23, 2026

“I really enjoyed reading The Locket and the Lie. All of the characters are thoughtfully developed, and the story progresses at a good pace. The blooming of the romance between John and Teresa felt real, not rushed, and had just the right amount of romance. The mystery of the diamond was perfect. Like the other two books in this series, I highly recommend this one! )

The mystery is solved.

January 9, 2026

This book was quite enjoyable. It was a breath of fresh air and gives the reader something to think about while reading. The people of Las Palomas see ghosts and auras. While John had never seen ghosts before he does on his way through the town. He is drawn to the ghost's daughter and falls in love. Teresa falls for him too. They are trying to find a 149 carat diamond that was stolen over 75 years ago and believed to be hidden in her B & B. She is also trying to find out what happened to her...

Great story, a quick read

January 7, 2026

I really enjoyed this book! I was hooked in the first 2 pages, an important quality in a book but often doesn't happen. The story had all the things that make a mystery book great. Suspense, thrill, romance, chills. A couple of silhouette sex scenes, can't complain about that. The characters are relatable and interesting. The author is amazing at character and object descriptions. You can almost smell the muffins she describes throughout the book. The timelines were easy to follow. Chapter...

A thoroughly enjoyable read

December 12, 2025

This story is not only charming, it’s thrilling and creative. Popp kept me engaged, and I found it hard to stop reading. I love the way she weaves words in deliciously figurative ways, causing me to wave my nagging clock away to enjoy the introspective themes that danced in my head. The two main characters of The Locket and the Lies warmed their way into my heart. They both carry the baggage of traumatic experiences, but they are strong, honest, and determined, holding themselves up with all...

The Locket and the Lie

December 13, 2025

What I enjoyed most about this story was how the past and the present seamlessly blended together. A word or two from one chapter started the next, but in a different period of time. John picked up a hitchhiker one dark night and so started a story of suspense, action, and betrayal. Add in the supernatural elements and this dual mystery takes on a new direction. )