Well, what can I say about this book? I was really quite enjoying it - part romance, part mystery lurking in the background, where I was never quite sure in which direction it was going to end up. However, I was just starting to think it was dragging a bit when I realised that I only had 10% of the book left to go and nothing had been 'revealed' yet. Then suddenly it changed dramatically. From one gleaned snippet of information, everything sped up so quickly, it was like the author had been given a deadline of 2 days to finish the book! OK, so there was a twist or two at the end, but frankly, I felt really disappointed. I'm sorry to say this but everything was just so rushed, especially compared with the first 90% of the story. I felt there were bits that were not fully explored or even mentioned at the end (I can't say what without given the story away!) - it was a case of the author just having to get it finished!

Overall, it was quite a pleasant book but the rushed ending just completely spoilt it for me, I'm afraid.

Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

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This was a real edge of your seat thriller, with so many twists and turns, you wont know which way is up! Fantastic and gripping read!

A fantastic read, which slowly chips away at the truth. I was gripped all the way though and can't wait to read more from the author.

I received a digital arc of this from netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I'd not read anything by this author before but I really enjoyed it. It kept my interest throughout and although I had guessed Poppy's secret part way through, I hadn't guessed Drew's.

I never heard this author b4 and im glad i did.

It is absolutely from start finish

I would read more this author.

Great thriller, had me hooked straight away. Kept me guessing until the end. An excellent story with an original plot. Loved this one!

Poppy is fired from her nannying job late at night by her horrible employer and ends up alone and abandoned on a Spanish island. She meets Drew, calm, funny, sophisticated, rich and 15 years her senior. After a whirlwind romance they are married and agree never to discuss their past lives or relationships, an arrangement which suits both of them.

On returning to England, they move to a big old country manor and things start to feel uncomfortable for Poppy, although she doesn't understand why. The plot alternates between now-and-then, so we have Poppy's backstory slowly revealed but Drew remains mostly a mystery.

This book is fabulously written and very compelling, with an enormous jaw-dropping shock at the end which I didn't see coming at all. I loved all the character portrayals - so realistic and the dialogue between them was brilliantly rendered (the author must be a keen observer of people). The only negative is that I thought Poppy took their agreement too seriously and most people would have at least googled their new husband or researched the history of the house and the village.

Highly recommended and I'm giving this one 5 stars.

Thank you for the advanced copy of this book
This was a good read and kept me hooked, although a little predictable at times. Well written and I would recommend for thriller fans.

A good read, if a little implausible in parts. A nice balance of romance and thriller, with nicely ramped up tension.

This was an enjoyable read, the plot keeps you hooked to carry on reading. The characters were interesting and the setting was great. I did find it a bit predictable at times but still enjoyed it. T

This was good and well-written, although predictable at times. Enjoyable enough to recommend for fans of thrillers.

Brilliant characters with an incredible depth and creates a suspense you don’t expect. Drew remains fairly mysterious through, which adds to the tension and dipping back into the past as you learn more is both well written and insightful. Sometimes this can distract from the plot but in this I felt it worked really well. I liked that it was almost impossible to predict and kept me guessing right to the end!

Poppy is fired from her job as a nanny and is stranded in Ibiza. Drowning her sorrows at a bar she meets an older man who just so happens to be wealthy and handsome.
They have a whirlwind romance and are married within a month of meeting.

One of the conditions of the marriage is they won’t ask each other about their past and will just focus on the present and the future. Annoyingly, Poppy doesn’t really question Drew’s motives and just happily goes along with whatever he suggests.

They move to a big house on the outskirts of the village and once the villagers realise where they live they behave very coldly towards them. Drew fobs Poppy off with an excuse which she accepts. If it was me I would be querying why the villagers were behaving like that and would guess something had happened at the house in the past. She doesn’t think to google anything about the house or find out more.

The chapters are quite short and the story alternates between the present day and Poppy’s past. Some parts I had worked out already and found quite predictable. Some of it I did think was a bit far fetched but it is a work of fiction.

The story makes you want to find out what happens but I didn’t find anything particularly shocking as it was easy to work out. The story plods along but it isn’t fast paced and nothing major really happens until the last couple of chapters.

I was disappointed with the end as it seemed to have been rushed and crammed in to the last couple of chapters. It wasn’t that plausible or well developed enough for me.

It’s an easy read and I would recommend it as a holiday read.

Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for an advance copy of this book.

This was a good mystery novel with plenty of twists and turns. It kept me interested through yo the end.

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.

A great, unique read, and one which I would highly recommend to any thriller fans. Well crafted and the end is deliviered perfectly.

Truth Hurts is an Engrossing and Intriguing read that has a bit of everything, from thriller, romance, mystery and suspense. It just goes to show that if something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. A great book. Recommended

I really enjoyed this book! A great story line that kept me hooked and excellent main characters. I would highly recommend this book.