An amazing look at a family thrown into chaos by unexpected events – probably as many of us would be under similar circumstances.

Things start to fall apart during a wedding anniversary party in York when a young woman appears uninvited and turns out to be the 21 year old daughter of the father of the family – a child whose existence was unknown to him. From here on marriages and family ties start breaking down across the generations of the family. Fortunately with timely ‘meddling’ (by their daughter Paula) all misunderstandings are resolved , and whilst not ending ‘happily ever after’, a new blended family emerges to face the future together. Lots of topical issues included which could make good starting points for discussion groups, eg. child privacy. A feel good read which I would recommend.

Something to Tell You is a rich and absorbing family drama about the Mortimers who discover they have a half sister at their parents wedding anniversary party. Humorous and warm and a little bittersweet this is a perfect novel to read on a rainy day.

Thank you to Lucy Diamond, Pan McMillan and Net Galley for my copy of SOMETHING TO TELL YOU.
What a roller-coaster ride of family secrets. Every member of the Mortimer family has something hidden away. I really enjoyed Frankie's journey to become part of the family when she discovers her mothers secret, and her own, that of who her real father actually was. And who could blame his wife for doing her own thing when she finds out about his dalliance in their youth. Wouldn't we all want to do something like that if we'd found out our husband wasn't quite what we thought he was years in to a marriage? Sadly it didn't all go to plan for her. Frankie's untimely arrival during Harry and Jeanie's Golden Wedding celebrations was brilliant.. Awkward!

I haven't read any Lucy Diamond before and whilst this was an easy read it was quite a chore keeping up with who everyone was. The way it was written was sometimes confusing, having more than one person of the story leading chapters. But that might have also been because I read at night, so my brain isn't working to full capacity!
The story itself was good, I enjoyed how the characters interlinked and it flowed well. I would certainly pick up a Lucy Diamond again.

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down. Initially, you think it's just about the relationship between Jeanie and Harry however, it soon becomes apparent that all the family members have their own secrets and stories to tell. Easy to get into, great characters and just good old storytelling. Would highly recommend it.

I enjoyed this family tale of the Mortimers by Lucy Diamond. It is an undemanding, easy read, well written with excellent characterisation.
The narrative draws the reader into the various situations and dilemmas, and keeps us engrossed. They are a complicated family, and the appearance of Harry’s unknown daughter Frankie at a family celebration, certainly puts the cat among the pigeons.
The resulting fall-out is interesting to observe, the growing closeness between the half-sisters is touching to observe, the reactions of the half-brothers interestingly different.
The only strand of this story that didn’t ring true for me is the decision by Jeannie, Harry’s wife of 50 years, to go off on an exotic holiday by herself and refuse to come back or to make contact with her family. Her hapless behaviour with a waiter in the hotel where she is staying is terribly cliched and completely unbelievable, given the circumstances. I have very recently read another otherwise enjoyable book, where a similarly mature wronged wife behaved in exactly the same way. I find it hard to believe that older women in such a situation would react in such a manner.
Otherwise the strands of the various family members’ lives and dilemmas are satisfactorily concluded by the end of the story,
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this book.
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An enjoyable read about the ups and downs of family life. A large group of characters that were easy to relate to and very likeable.

4 stars

I haved loved all of Lucy Diamond's previous books and highly recommend them all. I was eager to read this one and wasn't disappointed.
A lovely enjoyable, touching, heartwarming book. A story of family, love and secrets, I was drawn into the Mortimer family and loved them all, each with their own story to share.

Highly recommended - a perfect book for a weekend on the sofa or holiday read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

Jeez what an intertwined book of woes this was with just about every character having issues, perhaps a bit too many for the one book! However in saying that, once you got into the book it was enjoyable seeing how the characters resolved the dilemma they were in. Although I've given it 3 stars, its probably a 3 1/2 rating.

"Something to Tell You" is a really enjoyable, touching and lovely read. Although it touched on some sensitive topics, it was generally a warm, uplifting, feel good book, full of family dynamics, plenty of secrets, laughs and drama. Infused all the way through with lots of care and love.

I don't know if it's just me, but I noticed a strong similarity between the Mortimer family in "Something to Tell You" and The Walsh family who feature in some Marian Keyes books. That's not a bad thing, the Walsh family were full of drama, chaotic, good hearted, flawed, messy, funny, crazy with many faults and secrets, but fundamentally they were all part of a big family who loved and were there for each other.

Like we've come to expect from Lucy Diamond, Something to Tell You has really well written, believable and likeable characters, brought to life with such fluidity, and who you can imagine knowing and being friends with in real life. The book follows the family over a summer after a shock revelation causes huge repercussions. It's written from the perspective of each of the female characters - matriarch Jenna, her daughter Paula, daughters in law, Robyn and Bunny, Robyn's mother Alison and Frankie - a surprise from the past, who receives a letter from her dead mother which sets her on a path of change and discoveries.

As always another brilliant story from Lucy Diamond that leaves you wanting more. I'm really hoping she may revisit the Mortimer clan in future books. I have a feeling she can get a few more stories from the characters and it would be amazing to know how things are going with the family in another years time. It's a lovely book that has plenty of ups and downs, but when i finished reading it, left me feeling uplifted and thinking that happiness, hope, contentment and love can win out.

With thanks to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to read this ARC, in return for an honest and unbiased review.

What a lovely book. I really enjoyed it. It was a very easy read about secrets in families that come back just when you weren't expecting them and then the impact it has within the family. Great believable characters that you want to invest your time in.

Frankie grew up with just her mother and didn't know anything about her father so when she finds a letter after mother's death giving her the details of Harry Mortimer she decides to go and find him. Unfortunately when she arrives the family are all gathered to celebrate his golden wedding anniversary with his wife Jeannie.......... and hers is certainly an arrival to put a spanner in the works!

Another great book by Lucy Diamond I loved the characters and the family dynamics.... the Mortimers certainly seem to be a family of secrets! Lovely lighthearted read to lose yourselves in

A warm, enjoyable book about family lives thrown into disarray by the unexpected discovery of a letter. So many repercussions from its discovery. The way Lucy gradually unwraps the family in turmoil is really well crafted.
I really enjoyed reading this.

A lovely book that illustrates family life including the secrets that are hiding in their lives. Fabulous characters and a great storyline.

Lucy Diamond has done it again. I really enjoyed this book. It was brilliantly written with a great cast of characters and intriguing plot that kept me turning the pages. Perfect read to escape from day to day life. A great read.

I always enjoy Lucy Diamonds work and this was no exception. Her ability to weave a believable story with interesting characters never lets me down. The family dynamic is this had twists and turns. But also manages to keep the wit and humour too as well as the dramatic emotion.

Highly recommend for fans of Lucy Diamond both old and new.

I haven’t read a Lucy Diamond book in a long time, having fell out with chick lit. However Lucy has really upped her game- this book really examines some tough subjects whilst giving light and breezy pages too. I read this so quickly, and thoroughly enjoyed it- following Frankie as she seeks her birth father following a letter her mother had wrote her to read after her death.

When Frankie finds out that her real father is Harry Mortimer she sets out to find him. Unfortunately, she arrives at his wedding anniversary party so only has a few minutes conversation where Harry says he didn't know that he had a daughter.

The book then separates the two families: Frankie with her partner craig and step son Fergus as they face the troubles when Fergus real mom arrives on the doorstep demanding that she now takes custody of her son. The Mortimers have to struggle through the revelations that Harry had an affair and there is another sibling that nobody knew about.

Whilst the book is okay - it doesn't really relate to the title as there is no interaction between the two families again until the end. Could have been a lot better but thank you for allowing me to read the advance copy.

Growing up with just her mum, Frankie never wanted to know about her Father but after her Mum dies Frankie finds a letter from her giving Frankie his details and telling her that he never knew about Frankie. Even though she is happy with her partner Craig and his little boy Fergus, Frankie decides to try to find her Father. Turning up in the middle of his 50th Wedding Anniversary party wasn’t what she intended but her appearance means Harry has some explaining to do to his wife Jeanie and his children.
The story is told mainly from the point of view of Frankie, Her half-sister Paula and her half-brothers’ partners Robyn and Bunny.
Every family has secrets but as the one’s hidden in the mortimer family start to unfold it will test the strength of their love for each other and the family ties that bind them together.
The characters were all very well written and the family theme came across very strongly with the idea that families have their problems and issues but at the end of the day they are still family.

Thank you Netgalley for the perfect read, a family drama that I cannot fault. Beautifully drawn, interesting characters and believably plots. Lucy Diamond even goes so far as to give the older generation storylines of their which even acknowledge that sex and romance are just as valid in the over 60s as the those younger. I cannot fault this book at, a really enjoyable book which I could even imagine acted out in a television series.