REVIEW: The Lies That Bind by KC Wells & Parker Williams (Dark Lies #1)

THE LIES THAT BIND

Dark Lies - Book One

by KC Wells

Release Date: February 15, 2026

Review

A super intriguing new series. Alpha/Omega. Two best friends who have been in each other's pockets forever. But they both have secrets.

When Mason’s expected to enter an arranged marriage with a truly horrible guy, he and Kip decide to fake a relationship. It forces out secrets and sets them in sets of some dark and difficult times.

Their relationship is complex and changing, but their strength and commitment is beautiful.

There were some slow moments, but there’s an entire new world to introduce us to, and I have no doubt the rest of the series will be incredible.

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Synopsis

Mason has always known one truth: as an omega, his life is never fully his own.

So when two struggling wolf packs decide to merge, and promise Mason in marriage to secure the deal, he knows exactly what waits for him. A future owned by a man who sees omegas as property, not people.

Refusing to accept a bond he never chose, Mason makes a reckless claim—he’s already promised to his human best friend, Kip. It’s supposed to be a lie, to buy them time. But the packs demand proof, and suddenly, Mason and Kip are forced to play the part.

What begins as a desperate deception turns into something neither of them expected. Kip becomes the steady, protective Dominant Mason never thought he’d have. Mason becomes the one thing Kip didn’t know he was missing.

For the first time, love feels safe—until Mason is attacked and left for dead.
As danger closes in and secrets refuse to stay buried. Mason’s bond is tested by blood and fear, and survival is no longer guaranteed.

And Kip?
He’s been hiding something powerful—something that could change everything between them.
If it doesn’t destroy them first.

A dark fantasy MM romance filled with lies that turn real, bonds built on choice, and love worth fighting for.

About KC Wells

K.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.

The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.

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About Parker Williams

Parker Williams has always loved to write. Ever since he was a teen, one of his favorite things to do was put pen to paper and created worlds where men would find their everlasting love and be happy forever.

Now that he’s older, he understands more about what it means to fall in love, and the trials and tribulations that come with it, and he does his best to make sure his characters come across as real and alive.

Parker will always love to write, because every story starts when two men…

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