Thank you to Net Galley for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I always buy the latest Adele Parks book and am never disappointed. This book was absolutely no exception - it was full of lies, as the title implies, as well as twists and surprises all the way through.
I do enjoy a ‘domestic’ type of drama and this was certainly that with an excellently written account of the main couple’s marriage problems due to the husband’s alcoholism. Unexpected surprises pop up just when you think you know what is happening and characters reveal sides you just don’t expect!
A definite recommendation.

Oh my. This book gripped me from the very beginning. Just as you thought the story had levelled out something else happened to make you take stock. Lots of unexpected twists and turns. A brilliant book.

Wow where do I start? .... Deep breath!!! This book is like a runaway train with its many twists and turns, ups and downs, not knowing where it’s final destination will be and as exhilarating as a runaway train!!

This book should come with a warning ‘ Totally Addictive - clear you’re diary before commencing” I read this in one day and absolutely LOVED it!!

Simon and Daisy seem like a happy couple with their daughter Millie. They had tried to conceive for several years and she is very special to them. Simon has always loved a drink but now his drinking has spiralled out of control which leads to a dangerous accident.

What is there not to like about this book? There are secrets galore and you never know what will happen next, which keeps you guessing until the end.

Finished this and had to take a minute to take in the ending. My head is spinning!!

Will definitely be on the look out for Adele Parks next book with bated breath. This is my first but definitely not the last I will read of hers.

A massive 10 out of 10 with 5 stars for this amazing story.You may have guessed I liked this book!!!

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.

This is a story about families and friendship - and addiction. The effect of the addiction is profound and the outcome is punished with a prison sentence. The story concentrates on the period as the prison sentence comes to an end and the prisoner has to rejoin the outside world and the effect of this on the social circle that was left behind.
The main character seems a little panicked by the prospect and her response to it is unusual. I found her reasoning rather random and there is a strange tendency to rush into decisions without consulting her apparently supportive friendship group.
There is a strong theme around managing addiction in the family which feels pertinent to today.
The story progresses via many flashbacks which explain the previous events as the book progresses.
The major twist is revealed unexpectedly in a conversation which takes place in the prison - leaving the reader very surprised.
I can recommend this book

Great book , I was really impressed with the writing style and storyline. Never read any of her books before but I will be looking for more in the future. I loved the characters , less so Simon the alcoholic. Accurate description of an alcoholic though speaking from past experience of an ex. All round brilliant book , we’ll worth reading

‘Lies Lies Lies’ focuses on some serious and important subjects: the desperation felt by infertile couples; the destruction caused by alcoholism; domestic abuse; the horror of incarceration. And Adele Parks is successful in her exploration of all these miserable circumstances through her brave and uncompromising storytelling.
Why is it then that I have only given this novel three stars? Perhaps because the central character, Daisy, is under-developed. I couldn’t appreciate exactly why it is that Simon, her husband, is utterly devoted to her. For much of the novel she is very passive, lacks any ambition, is judgemental and uncompromising when she needn’t be whilst, at the same time, is not strong enough to tackle her husband Simon head-on about his drinking problems. Her devoted sister and girlfriends are all feisty, funny, caring and loyal. It’s not as if Parks can’t write about women; it’s just that she has found it difficult to portray an introvert with any real conviction.
Simon, on the other hand, is far more plausible. Parks’ depiction of his destructive descent into alcoholism is chilling. Everyone he knows and everything that he does is damaged by his relationship with the bottle. From this perspective, ‘Lies Lies Lies’ is a salutary read, reminding us all that social drinking can so easily become very unsociable.
The author is clearly skilled in the art of plotting. Throughout the novel, just when the reader thinks that all is clear, another possibility emerges and the narrative changes direction. However, that said, the ending felt contrived – a plot decision to shock and surprise the reader rather than information which reinforces character or theme. The final pages feel merely sensational in contrast to the earlier carefully crafted prison scenes or the compellingly written despair of the domestically abused woman.
My thanks to NetGalley and HQ, Harper Collins Publishers for a copy of this novel in exchange for a fair review.

WOW, I only had time to read the first two pages in my lunch hour but boy oh boy did Adele Parks stark introduction have me hooked!

Daisy, Simon and their longed-for daughter Millie are a wonderful tight-knit family of three, that is until Simon’s drinking starts to spiral out of control and sets in motion a chain of events which are life changing for all of them.

Lies, Lies and yet even more Lies, they just kept coming and I absolutely loved every one of them.

Adele has written an extremely intoxicating (excuse the pun) story that left me gasping for breath with all of the shocking twists, most of which I never saw coming. To top it all off, the ending is brilliantly told, totally unexpected and extremely explosive!

Outstanding! This book has great characters, brilliant story that kept me guessing until the very end. I do not hesitate to recommend this book about Daisy the teacher and her husband Simon the alcoholic. The love of their life is their perfect daughter Millie.
An event happens to alter their world. 10/10

Wow! I was utterly gripped by this book. A well written, twisting, turning, dark and at times, horrifying tale of life, relationships and love. Sadly, I was disappointed by the end which didn’t really seem to fit or be believable- one last twist that was a twist too far for me.

I enjoyed this book - right up until the very last twist ( and I'm not going to spoil it for you) but safe to say, it's very outlandish and let's the rest of the story down which up until that point had been relatively entertaining. I have to say that I have been a fan of Adele Parks in the past and had to look again to check that she was the author of this, which I must admit is not of a standard of her previous books :(

At first I thought I wouldn’t like this book as the subject matter seemed depressing. However, I was wrong. Out of tragedy comes hope and redemption. A gripping novel that makes you want to keep reading, and a very satisfying ending. Believable characters and situations, and just enough tension and mystery to keep you turning the pages and hoping for a satisfying denouement. Well worth reading.

My thanks to Adele Parks, HQ and Net Galley for the ARC of LIES, LIES, LIES.
I found this novel difficult to read for a number of reasons. I would not generally read a book about alcoholism but it was clear to see that it infiltrated of the foundation of this family and why this would be the basis of a compelling mystery. I found Daisy a difficult character to like, and I felt cross with her sometimes because she allowed her daughter, Milly to be so affected by her husband's problems. She was very slow to act and didn't try too hard to protect her daughter from it. I skimmed or speed read quite a lot of it, but maybe the style of the novel didn't suit me. I have read Adele Parks before and been impressed so I'm thinking it was the subject matter that was a turn off for me. The ending wasn't to my taste. I can only think her desperation must have driven her to do what she did but I couldn't help wondering if it was physically or medically possible. I'm sure someone will put me right on that.

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a full & frank review, so a frank review is what I’ll give. At first I wasn’t sure about it, even though it had other good reviews, a few chapters in I didn’t think it was for me. It felt dark , a wife’s struggle with an alcoholic husband , and I found myself being irritated by her inability, or unwillingness perhaps , to stand up to him. But, even though I did admittedly ‘speed-read’ a few pages I was still intrigued by what the outcome was going to be, and the twists did keep me guessing so I found myself being drawn into it more and more. This of course has to be down to the author and her ability in her writing to promise more just around the next corner which keeps the reader engaged . It’s not a lighthearted read , it’s not ‘beach read’, it’s an in depth psychological thriller centred around family, friends and relationships, but it is a good read, and makes you reevaluate some of your opinions.

Fantastic read . Totally absorbing read in one sitting. Great twisting storyline that keeps you on your toes. Dealing with many issues this book shows the authors attention to detail. This was very well written and researched.
Simon and Daisy have many problems to overcome Ian’s the way in which this story unfolds will keep you guessing right to the end. Highly recommended

Lies Lies Lies

This book is so moving it made me cry a few times when another part of the story was uncovered. I felt so sorry for Daisy. After a few happy few years of marriage her and Simon were still waiting for a baby. Then they have Millie. But Simon has a drinking problem which gets out of control and ends in Mollie being seriously injured. Simon goes to prison and this is when little by little the lies that were told are slowly revealed. A fantastic book. Well worth reading. Thanks to Netgalley for my copy.

LIES LIES LIES is a twisty page-turner that tackles infertility, alcoholism and marital conflict. It kept me reading purposefully until the end; I wanted to know the outcome. Adele Parks is clearly an experienced writer who knows her craft and is confident switching between two narrators and perspectives. The novel delivers a convincing portrayal of alcoholism - although I found the prologue unnecessary and confusing in terms of character development, the later scenes of adult Simon’s drunken inner voice are compelling.

Unfortunately, beyond Simon's alcoholism, I struggled with the credibility of LIES LIES LIES. The characters - their behaviour, motivations and dialogue – the settings, the key points of medical and automotive realities; I was unconvinced at almost every twist and turn. So then silly little things that I wouldn’t normally notice began to grate irrationally (Jaguar don’t make a people carrier, although Lucy might drive the F-Pace SUV; only the insanely rich could afford a house in Notting Hill with a front and back garden; WHERE in 'North London' do Simon and Daisy live? North London is a big, heterogeneous place!) – I actually Googled the more plot-critical facts like a slightly obsessive weirdo to check I was right (I was, but I can't say what they are without spoilers).

I struggled to sympathise with Daisy because I never felt I knew her as a character; her actions and reactions seemed determined by what the plot needed her to do to reach its unlikely denouement. She is, essentially, a plot device.

I like drama to be created with dialogue rather than exposition. There is a lot of exposition in LIES LIES LIES and really not much dialogue. Most of the crucial back story is told rather than shown – and indeed the present story too.

This is the first of Adele Parks’ books I’ve read, although she's been on my radar for years, and perhaps I’m just not the target audience. However she obviously has many loyal readers who I’m sure will devour this book and thoroughly enjoy it. So I would recommend LIES LIES LIES if you're already a fan of Adele Parks, but if you're coming to this title through an appreciation of other novels in the 'domestic noir' genre, then you may want to approach with caution.

I have read a few Adele Parks before and have not particularly liked them. This one was slow to get going and I was beginning to dislike the main characters, but once it did take off it was gripping to the point of not wanting to put it down. There are lots of short reviews on this one - I think it is because it is difficult to discuss the characters and plot without giving anything away, and there are quite a few twists; some of which made me gasp - the last one stretched credibility a little. But very entertaining!

This book for me was a slow starter because in my head I couldn’t decide where the story was going....BUT keep reading I ended up not being able to put it down I know so much about addiction now and the consequences how life can change and assumptions are not always what we think they are if you want a gripping story with meaning then this is one to read loved it!!

Told from the dual perspectives of husband, Simon and wife, Daisy, we follow their decision (an ambivalent one in Daisy's case) to undergo IVF in order to conceive a sibling for their beloved daughter, Millie. However, a shock revelation during a consultation sends their marriage into a tailspin. This also sets Simon on a destructive downward spiral into full-blown alcoholism, which has devastating repercussions for the entire family. I enjoyed this novel as an easy read (despite its weighty subject matter), but at times I felt frustrated with the actions of some of the characters. The ending was a huge disappointment; I couldn't reconcile the resolution as being consistent with the thoughts and motivations of the characters throughout the rest of the novel.

Adele is such a superior writer, her novels are consistently good and this was no exception. I loved it, read it in 6 hours, a record for me! Engaging characters and twisty storyline, read it now!