A fantastic spy thriller focused on corporate espionage and a family web of lies. Fantastic ending. Lots of suspense

This is a very dark story. It is the story of Daisy and Simon. They seem a happily married couple with a six year old daughter Millie. They had had trouble conceiving and after trying for several years and IVF treatment Daisy becomes naturally pregnant and Millie was born. After what they had gone through Daisy was quite happy with one child but Simon becomes obsessed over wanting another child. He books an appointment at a fertility clinic but when he receives some devastating news then his love of alcohol takes over his life. This book is a difficult read as it covers distressing topics and is a rollercoaster of a read with so any lies revealed and so may twists and turns. The story is told in alternate chapters by Daisy and Simon and is set in 216 and 2019. I think Adele Parks portrayed life living with a alcoholic very sympathetic. Probably some of the plot was unconvincing but I was thoroughly gripped and found it a very enjoyable read.
Thanks to NetGalley and HQ for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

A successful married couple with a young daughter; they want another one but their age is against them.
There is also another major problem: Simon is an alcoholic but he won't admit it. It all comes to head when there's an accident And the world comes crashing down on Daisy and Millie.
Can a relationship survive with lies being told?
Will the truth come out in the end?
A great story about friendships, love and unseen obstacles.

Wow! What a book! I was on the edge of my seat all the way though. Just when I thought I’d got a handle on it, the story sharply twisted in another direction, and I was even more tightly involved!
With many moral questions, Ms Parks keeps us thinking right to the very last age.
This is a book with many depths, and I enjoyed it very much.

Daisy, Simon & daughter Millie look to to have a good life. Daisy loves her job as a Primary teacher. So what if Simon drinks a bit too much- everyone needs to let off steam sometime don't they? Millie is a delight, having been born after much difficulty in conception & there doesn't seem to any chance of a sibling. After making a devastating discovery, Simon's drinking descends into full blown alcoholism & this leads to a tragedy for them all.

Told by both Daisy & Simon this is a sad book in many ways. I wanted to shake some sense into Simon, but I got irritated by Daisy too- Millie was probably the most likeable character!

This was an good read. Thanks to Netgalley & the publisher for letting me read & review this book.

5☆ An Endearing and Thrilling Read!

Lies Lies Lies is a dark domestic thriller/noir which kept me hooked till the very end!

Simon was introduced to alcohol from an early age and it becomes very clear to see He has a problem!

Daisy and Simon appear to be happily married but there are hidden cracks. Despite trying to hide them, everyone on the outside can see Simon's drinking is spiralling out of control.

Daisy and Simon had spent years trying to have a baby, after so much heartache and failed attempts at fertility treatment they finally conceived naturally and the beautilly charismatic Millie is born.

Simon is so desperate to have another baby he bullies Daisy into attending an appointment to see if they can conceive again.
But Simon is told some devastating news and his world is about to be blown apart!

His drinking gets a whole lot worse! This is where I stop as i don't want to risk giving anything more away!

Lies Lies Lies is exactly what this book is about, secrets, lies, deception, tragedy, heartache, is rife throughout this enthralling book.
There are some difficult subjects such as alcoholism, fertility treatments, depression, but Adele has handled them with the right amount of sensitivity to still make a relevant impact.
The twists and turns are cleverly plotted, the characters are superbly written, desperately flawed and not always likeable.

So if you are looking for an endearing and thrilling read that will keep you turning the pages and an ending that will surprise you, then grab a copy of Lies Lies Lies by the very talented Adele Parks!


Thank you to HQ Publishers for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Daisy and Simon’s marriage is great, isn’t it?

After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three.

And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes – Daisy’s used to it, she knows he’s letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again.

****

This is actually the first book I've read by Adele Parks surprisingly, but I've heard her recommended over the years

This book started off quite slow for me, but once it picked up, boy did it pick up! So many twists and turns, that I ended up with a knot in my stomach and I raced through to the end!

3.5* rounded up to 4*.

A tale of deep, dark, deception and despair!

This was the first time that I had read an Adele Parks novel. What a page-turner a tale of deep, dark, deception and despair!

We are introduced to Simon and Daisy, seemingly very happily married, especially when they had their daughter, Millie, after several failed IVF attempts.

Their life was complete, wasn’t it? They had a wonderful group of friends who they’d known since university days. However, Simon’s excessive drinking started to impact is evident on everyone and was especially heartbreaking for Daisy, a Primary Teacher. Imagine the stress for her, struggling to combine her professional and personal lives.

As the situation of Simon’s alcohol addiction spirals downwards, a shocking event takes place, and things come to a climax!

There are secrets galore amongst all the group, so very cleverly woven together, hence “Lies Lies Lies” were in abundance! The author tackles the sensitive subject of addiction in such a delicate way, highlighting the issues facing the addict and their loved ones. Adele Parks has thoroughly researched such a complicated topic so that I was riveted from start to finish!

Galadriel.

Breakaway Reviewers received a copy of this book to review.

Leave it to Parks to pull a rabbit out of the hat at the last minute. She has this talent for sliding in the unexpected and catching her readers unawares.

The lie that turns Simon and Daisy's marriage on its head is a big one. The kind of lie you can't come back from and the kind that changes lives forever. It's not the cause of Simon's drinking problem, but it certainly exacerbates it. He becomes paranoid and suspicious. The trust between himself and Daisy is non-existent.

Meanwhile Daisy is putting on a brave face in front of family and friends. She has no idea Simon has caught her in a lie - blissfully unaware. What she does know is that his drinking is out of control and something has got to give. And it does, but not in the way either of them expect it to.

Whilst the two of them are so engrossed in their own brand of ego-trip and type of self-flagellation they do something unthinkable, which changes their little family forever.

Parks dives straight into the nitty-gritty of relationships and married life. Specifically what happens when the fragile balance between two people is thrown off-kilter by trust issues. Once there is an element of doubt in a relationship it grows like a weed.

It's a domestic noir thriller with elements of a psychological thriller. As usual Parks combines the controversial with the more normal everyday situations we have to deal with in life to create a captivating read.

I liked this book. I have only read one other book by this author - 'I Invited Her In' but I read this as part of my online book club. I enjoyed the writing style but found there were a lot of typos in the book. That said, I was immersed in the story, and enjoyed the many twists and turns throughout. I will definitely be looking at more of this author's work.

Daisy and Simon's marriage is creaking at the seams, mainly due to his alcoholism. He doesn't sem to think of himself as an alcoholic but needs booze to get him through each day. This is a story lo love and friendships, lies and misunderstandings. Blackouts due to alcohol and concussion play a key role. An important moral question is posed: When is it acceptable to lie?? A page turner.

Wow what a thought provoking, cleverly written, captivating read!

Why do people lie? Is it ever ok to lie? Sometimes people lie to protect others, is that ok? Is it best for the truth to come out in the end? These are some of the questions that have been going through my mind since finishing this book.

I was definitely hooked from the start and intrigued as the book description doesn’t give much away! At times I wasn’t sure where this book was going but as it progressed it totally surprised me with the path it took.
Parts of the story were truly heart breaking and had me feeling desperately sad for some of the characters. I always admire an author who can make their readers emotional from what they’ve written.
What I also really love is how this book made me hate a character from the start but had me liking and feeling sorry for them come the end.

There’s so much more I’d love to say about this book but I don’t want to give away any spoilers. I highly recommend giving this one a go, especially if you love psychological/ domestic type thrillers.

Thank you very much to Net Galley, Adele Parks and HQ for my copy of this book.

Book Description-
Daisy and Simon’s marriage is great, isn’t it?
After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three.
And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes – Daisy’s used to it, she knows he’s letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again.
In Lies Lies Lies Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in freefall in a mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets.

Many thanks to Netgalley and HQ for a copy of this book. Wow what an excellent read - fast paced, very readable and full of unexpected twists and turns. Fantastic characters as well; heartbreakingly sad in parts and also funny and relatable in others.
Highly recommended to anyone who loves psychological thrillers; I will definitely be seeking out Adele Parks' previous books.

I have read and enjoyed Adele Parks previous books and was keen to read this one. I wasn't disappointed. A twisty, turny psychological thriller which I really enjoyed.

I was drawn in from the start and found it difficult to put this book down. Fantastic character development, excellent twists and turns, I thought I had worked out what had happened but was surprised as the book progressed.

Highly recommended, truly captivating.

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

Simon & Daisy are happily married with a daughter called Maisie
But Simon loves a drink and his drinking is becoming worse as he comes to terms with the thought that Millie is not his daughter. He doesn’t talk to Daisy about this but he has seen an fertility specialist and he says that Simon cannot father a child.
So Daisy is a liar
One fateful night after a party a tragedy occurs which changes all their lives.
With many more lies coming out there are plenty of twists and turns.
Thanks NetGalley

I just knew I was going to love this book and it did not disappoint! So many twists and turns and revelations right up to the amazing end. I don't really want to say too much about the plot as I think you just have to dive right in and read it. A very easy 5 stars from myself.

Lies, Lies, Lies is a novel full of twists and turns obviously due to the lies the characters tell each other, and themselves. The main characters, Daisy and Simon have a much longer for daughter, who was conceived after years of trying. Simon wants another child and Daisy is less keen. The first lie arises when Simon discovers something while at a fertility clinic. Their marriage is already under strain due to Simon’s alcoholism and things spiral further after he becomes incredibly drunk at a party.

I’m sure Adel Parks fans will enjoy this book, however it was a little far fetched for my tastes.

Adele Parks is an author I enjoy so was delighted to have been given this ARC in return for an honest review. I was excited to start based on the prologue and was engaged by the first few pages, so much so that I skipped my evening meal to carry on reading. The characters were painted with realistic flaws that portrayed themselves to look like a happy “normal” family from the outside. The book explores complex issues such as infertility, alcoholism and the destructive path of lies.
Daisy and Simon, have struggled through Simon’s alcoholism and their infertility issues. Things take a turn for the worse when a medical professional reveals that there is no way Simon could have fathered his daughter. Simon continues to embarrass Daisy in front of friends and family and seems to care less when alcohol helps him temporarily mask his festering secret knowledge but spirals into a deeper and darker state.
Thank you to HQ Publishing, Adele Parks and Netgalley UK for an ARC in return for an honest review.

There are many kinds of lies; white lies, lies we tell ourselves, lies to protect other people, lies to manipulate and deceive people and lies of omission. This book runs the gamut of lies, which makes for a completely intriguing, emotional read.

Adele Parks really displays her skill as a writer; my allegiances and sympathies for the characters (Simon and Daisy in particular) were constantly challenged as new evidence or insight came to light. There's alcoholism, marriage difficulties, affairs, bullying and plenty more covered between the pages. But it's not all doom and gloom because there's also redemption and hope and a deep abiding love. By the end of the book I was an emotional wreck and vowed never to judge a book by its cover again (no pun intended, even though at the time of reading the book is currently awaiting a cover reveal).

My thanks go to the publishers and Net Galley for the advanced copy in return for an honest review.

Unfortunately, I think I missed something with this book as I was so disappointed by this novel. I have loved all of her previous books and I have raced through them
I raced through this one as I could not wait to finish it.
After 144 pages of being told about how much Simon drinks and repeatedly that Millie was their little miracle i was losing the will to read this book.
Then there was a twist.
But then the repetitiveness writing came back.
I found the characters dull and Daisy was beyond weak.

I really hate writing such negative reviews, but I dont want to lie in my reviews.
I did finish the book, but i cant say that I enjoyed it.