With themes of alcoholism and sexual violence, this book was at times difficult to read. I would often get so far in the book and then have a short break from reading it to read something a little lighter. It was, nevertheless a compelling read, leaving you always wanting to know more and wondering what the hell might happen next.

Daisy and Simon are OK together with their six year old daughter Millie. Simon's drinking is not always easy to live with but they get by. Simon loves his daughter very much as does Daisy. They struggled to have children but following on from years of fertility treatment Daisy amazes them both by becoming pregnant and Millie is the happy result of that pregnancy. Simon isn't satisfied though, he longs for another child and so makes tentative enquiries about the likelihood of them having more children.

This tends to be the start of all their troubles and after receiving not so good news Simon turns to the bottle even more in an attempt to drown out his sorrows.

As the title suggests much of the story involving this little family is based on lies. Not always deliberate bare faced lies, not lies intended to deceive but to save on heartache and hurt. The trouble is most of the lies backfire and end up causing far more hurt and pain than they were ever trying to hide.

I'm not going to say any more about the story, there are many twists to it, some I guessed and some I didn't. It is told in alternating chapters from the point of view of Daisy and Simon. It means the reader sees both sides of the story. I felt as much empathy for Simon as I did Daisy. I think the writing is brilliant. In fact I don't think I've ever found a book so stressful to read. There were times when I'd put the book down because I didn't want to know what happened next. I kind of had an idea of what was coming and just didn't want to know, as if by not reading and putting the book down it would stop the story unfolding any further.

An absolutely brilliant, riveting book that keeps the tension up right the way through from beginning to end. I don't think 'enjoy' is quite the right word to use where this book is concerned but I am so glad I read it, it was a sad, often heartbreaking read full of surprises and 'oh no' moments where I've literally dragged my hands through my hair in despair at some of decisions made especially by Simon. It has to be a resounding 5 stars for this book.

This novella seemed like a usual run of the mill marital tale...do not be fooled. The twisted tale unfolds with unexpected turns and revelations that will grip you to the end. Daisy's tale will leave you to shouting at the pages, desperate to save her and Millie for their roller-coaster of a life. Great story!

Absolutely fantastic. This book was captivating and really kept me hooked with the intricate web of lies that the main characters spun throughout.

Firstly thank you Net Galley for granting me the chance to read this book. I have never read this author before although I have heard of
Adele. Parks. To be honest I did not feel I would enjoy it when I read the first few chapters and the story being told by the actual characters - I struggled a bit as it’s not my usual type of storyline however I preserved and so glad I did. There were so many surprises, twist and turns that I could not finish the book quick enough. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would look for other books by this author in the future.

Where to begin! This was a roller-coaster and oh, how I loved riding it! I laughed out loud and felt profound sadness for the things these characters endured, as if they were real; as if knew them. At times, I was frustrated with Daisy and Simon, frustrated at their actions and reactions. I wanted them to be honest and open - to stop for a second and share their respective viewpoints, clear the air, be open about the things they believe and the things they take for granted or assume. But they wouldn’t. They couldn’t. Because they were crafted so carefully, they were human! And we humans are messy. We’re frustrating too. We sometimes act on mistaken narratives we have about others and/or ourselves, narratives that take years and lies on top of lies to make, keep alive, and hold on to as ‘truths.’ . These people all felt so real. They were so messy, so flawed. I loved them and I wish I could give this novel more than five stars because it’s one of the best novels I’ve read recently. I actually look forward to buying a hard copy and keeping it home, lend it to friends, and one day read it again. Thank you to the publishers for allowing me to read it and thank you to the author for creating such a beautiful and powerful (love) story.

This was a clever novel that drew me in early on. Once it got going, it was hard to put down.

I liked the Simon and Daisy viewpoints, the story flits between them and this added to the enjoyment of the book.

The writing was sharp and intriguing, you are kept guessing and you really feel you are there, a fly on the wall.

Clever, engrossing and surprising are how I would describe this novel. The perfect duvet day read. Not quite sure about the ending but...

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

As always another great book Adele would highly recommend it. Looking forward to your next book. We'll done

I normally like reading Adele Parks' novels. However I found this story a little underwhelming. I found Simon and Daisy's characters were a little dull and couldn't warm to them. The violence in the story didn't seem natural and I found it off putting. Unfortunately I didn't really feel for Daisy although this awful thing had happened to her. I would read Adele Parks again but this wasn't the story for me. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

Lies Lies Lies is the story of Daisy and Simon and their struggle with infertility. The story is told from both the perspective of Daisy and Simon and the events which tear their lives apart. This book has a great storyline with plenty of twists and turns and a stunning conclusion. A story of addiction, secrets and lies which will keep you gripped until the end.

I always enjoy Adele’s books and this one is no exception. Adele tells of live, live, loss, family and relationships in ways which are relatable and meaningful
This book explores Daisy and Simons story. They appear to be a middle class couple with a blessed life which includes their adored daughter Millie. But things aren’t always what they seem. And Simon drinks. A lot. Every day. Openly. Secretly. In company. Alone. Simon drinks
And the impact this has on his family and friends is exposed as the story unfolds
It’s heartbreaking. It’s sad. And it’s happening in homes all over the world

This was the first book I've read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The story was different from anything I've read recently and really captured my attention. It was so well written and the characters were fantastic.

A really engrossing book, which dealt with some very important issues in a very relatable way.. The details of prison life were such a juxtaposition to the middle-class lives of all the main characters, and really made me think about how life can be influenced by background, parents or just bad luck. The main characters were compelling, and the ending was completely satisfactory. I would definitely recommend this book.

This latest book by Adele Parks was interesting, I particularly liked the little prologue and initial chapters. Nothing amazing happened, it was a slow burner and wasn't another psychological thriller which I was glad about. We saw Simon's constant drinking to extreme, slowly take his family down a dark tunnel ending up with Millie, their adored and long awaited for, daughter, ending up in hospital and fighting for her life. This resulted in the gifted and talented dancer that Millie was, having to give up her dream of becoming a ballerina. Simon is sent to prison for three years, not long after he learns that he is actually sterile and unlikely to have fathered Millie. This revelation only serves to deepen his alcoholism. At this point, I'm afraid for me, the book sort of lost it. Simon's long winded prison diary entries were, I'm afraid, quite tedious after a while and probably not quite true to life. I was still interested in Daisy and Millie and how they adjusted to a completely new life.. Unfortunately the prison diaries started to bore me and I scanned my way through numerous pages, continuing on again when he was released. I'm not sure that Daisy, as a teacher, would have succumbed to Darryl's threats, even if she did believe that he was Millie's father. Surely she could have gone to the CAB or a solicitor to find out her position in that scenario or even arranged a paternity test rather than let herself be abused physically and mentally. This all tied up in the end with a hurried conclusion where in depth tests to find Darryl's murderer seem to have evaded the investigative police force. Not Adele's best I'm afraid, but I did enjoy reading it apart from all the prison entries.

Gripping from the start.
Follow the tale of Daisy and Simon as Simon's descent into alcoholism leads them down a rocky path. Introduce a mix of old friends and add a change in dynamics when life takes a turn for the worse.as Daisy and Simon struggle to get pregnant.
Adele has this unique talent for discussing friendships, dynamics, relationships and making you stop in your tracks and start to assess what's right and wrong and how you can judge a situation and just get it so wrong.

5 Stars again Adele

I loved this book. A group of friends from university have their lives thrown into turmoil years later by one little lie - with disastrous consequences but firm friendships and true love remain steadfast throughout. It is, by turn, intriguing, exciting and explosive.

What I loved most about this book is that every character is flawed in some way. We are not presented with a hero protagonist who is perfect and therefore one dimensional and unrelatable. Instead there is much to discuss and consider with each character and it is left up to the reader to decide what to make of each character's actions and motivations and I really liked this aspect. The book tackles a lot of big topics including alcoholism, fertility struggles and others which I won't mention to avoid spoilers. These issues were well researched and excellently presented in the story. A rich, gripping family drama with thriller elements, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I think it would be a brilliant book club read.
Thank you to Netgalley and HQ UK for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Wow, wow, wow! There are some books that you can just leave be but I literally made time to read this little gem. The action is fast paced with a nugget of suspense and delicious twists for the protagonist and the character Simon. There is a great identification in people dealing with alcohol abuse and a prisoners life. Daisy and Simon are thrown so many challenges in their relationship that you simply want to turn each page to see what happens next. Loved this and will seek out all of Adele’s titles that I have missed along the way.

Lies Lies Lies
Adele Parks
Publishers HQ Harper Collins
Publication date 5/9/19

The first 1/3rd of the book details a man's descent into alcoholism and the tragic impact on his family. At first, I wasn't sure who I was meant to be sympathising but when the direction of the story suddenly became clear, I was addicted. The Lies of the title are deep and plentiful. Emotional and engrossing. Well written and full of twists and turns. Just when you think there are no surprises left......
I'd like to thank the author, publishers and netgalley for this advanced digital copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. Highly recommended,

Up to the usual Adele Parks standard, absolutely brilliant. The reader is never quite sure where the story is leading as there are so many twists and turns. The characters, even those that are annoying, are utterly believable and can be related to. Many secrets and, as the title suggests, lies and how they can devastate families and friends. With many traumas, the reader is kept enthralled and so it makes a compelling read which is hard to put down.

Absolutely brilliant. The book is full of Twists and turns and shows exactly what lying does to a family. There are many important characters whose personality evolves as the book develops. Could not put this one down!