I love Shalini Boland's books, particularly her last one, The Other Daughter so I was so excited to receive a copy of One of us is Lying.

This is the story of three women, Tia, Kelly and Fiona, who have been friends since childhood. All at the same time, each of them is going through a bad patch and they don't know why or who is targeting them and for what reason. For reasons of their own, they each keep it to themselves and do not confide in the others. They all wonder if it has anything to do with a thing that happened in school years ago.

I found it difficult to "get into" this book at the beginning and had to keep checking back on names when I forgot who was who. But one I passed that stage, the story flowed and the characters came to life and the author really turned up the heat at the end of the book.

This wasn't my favourite book from the author but I would still recommend if you are looking for a sold psychological thriller. 3.5 stars rounded up to four.

Thank you Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

One of Us is Lying is bestselling and prolific crime writer Shalini Boland’s latest standalone psychological thriller, and although I have had a love-hate relationship with her books I found this to be one of her most captivating and compulsive to date. It revolves around three women who have enjoyed each other's friendship since they were young girls attending Ashridge Falls high school back in the day. Tia, who resides with her husband Ed and two children, seemingly in domestic bliss, is taken aback by the cruel rumours that have begun circulating with them apparently starting up at her daughters’ school. Shortly after an unwelcome present arrives in the mail addressed to her. Widowed mother of two Kelly is still mourning the loss of her husband and trying her utmost to provide everything she can for her children. She is also the victim of gossip and rumour at the school. Fiona and Nathan are wedded and apparently another case of blissful union to outsiders. They are rolling in money and want for nothing. Then one day Fiona receives a couple of unexpected visitors whilst at work.

This is a compulsive read full of secrets, lies, betrayal and suspicion with an interesting focus on the nature of small-town gossip and how insidiously it can creep under a persons skin. It's a gripping and easy read to get into and is fast-paced as well as the three different perspectives making it into a well-rounded story. A tense and exciting thriller, it is a book filled with an engaging and interesting cast of characters and I found myself flying through it rapidly. It really is the perfect relaxing read. If you look at Ms Boland’s bibliography then you quickly come to the realisation that literally every book has a similar title, cover and synopsis and that often lets them down. But when you come to pick them up the difference is apparent with some more captivating than others. This is definitely my favourite for a long time. There is a strong aspect of women’s fiction/chick-lit so this is a perfect fit if you enjoy both genres. Many thanks to Bookouture for an ARC.

Another definite must-read from Shalini Boland! One Of Us Is Lying is another win - twisted, tantalizing, un-put-downable tale of three childhood friends who suddenly face daunting and frightening threats. Do they dare confide in each other, their partners or keep their own counsel? Who is after them and what do they want? This one will entertain from the beginning to the very end!

I am a big fan of this author. This story is told from three points of view. The story of the three friends unfolds piece by piece and builds up to a great ending.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

Oh my word what an absolutely brilliant read this was. I’m a massive fan of this authors books and they just keep getting better and better. This book gripped me from the very start and kept me engrossed the whole way through.

I love this author as you know when you pick up one of her books you're in for a cracking read! And this is no exception.

I was hooked from the first page and I couldn't read it quickly enough. Great plot that keeps you guessing til the end.

Can't recommend this highly enough and I'm already looking forward to her next book.

This is a story of 3 women , who have been friends for many years, Something happens to each of them. Neither one tells the other one what is going on and they suspect each other. How they handle things is not right since they are such close friends, they should have confided in each other.
I love this author's books so when I was asked to review it, I said yes please. The chapters alternate between the 3 women's POV of what is going on with them. I thoroughly enjoyed how it flowed into each chapter. I was starting to figure out what was going on before I got to the end.
Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the review.

Tia, Kelly, and Fiona are each experiencing strange things, like false rumors being spread about them, a potentially devastating tax audit, and incriminating photos. Each is afraid to confide in anyone else, so the three friends don't realize they could be a target of the same person. Did any of the women do what they're being accused of and do their current troubles have anything to do with a horrible event from the past?

This is a fast-paced psychological thriller. I really enjoyed this authors book "The Other Daughter". I didn't like this one quite as much. It's told from alternating points of view which helps the book move quickly, but it took a while for me to connect with the characters and become fully engaged in the story. There are also some very unpleasant characters in the story and it was hard to read about the things they did. Some of the decisions the friends make don't seem realistic, but I did like each of the three women. The last part of the book really picks up and I really enjoyed the final showdown. The final chapter, set a few months in the chapter is well-done and keeps you involved in the story more that a typical epilogue would. Although not my favorite by the author, I still liked the book and think it would appeal to fans of Shari Lapena.

I received this book from NetGalley through the courtesy of Bookouture. The book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Shalini Boland for the opportunity to read and review her latest thriller - another great read! 4.5 stars for a twisty book that left you guessing about all the secrets.

Tia, Fiona, and Kelly have been friends since they were younger. Suddenly, rumors seem to be swirling about each of them that leave them questioning themselves and each other. Plus each of the friends is keeping a secret - one that they can't reveal to anyone.

Told in alternating chapters from each of the friends, we see how these anonymous threats are destroying their carefully-crafted worlds.

Quick read, hard to put down - a great book to escape into!

Whatever is happening in life ( and surely none of us imagined this! ) you can guarantee that a new book by this author ( the 10th I have read )will be able to take your mind off it and immerse you in a good, solid, exciting, thrilling read

It didnt disappoint

The book follows 3 friends and their perfect ( and not so perfect! ) lives and what happens when someone in their community decides to take revenge for something they perceive the 3 lied about many years ago

Tia, Fiona and Kelly’s life start to unravel and they have no idea why......... or what is to come.....and as rumours fly, letters and texts are received and a seemingly innocent and in danger girl asks for help it all ends up in one big, nasty showdown where they literally need to fight to stay alive

All the elements are in perfect measure to make this a real psychological thrill, I liked most of the characters except the ones you weren’t meant to like and the story kept me engaged and flicking the kindle to find out what happened next

The ending was tense and scary and made me sit up as we got to the crux of the matter and the truth was outed

Honestly I cant be fairer than to say this author delivers every single time

10/10
5 Stars

Loved it ! Three friends from childhood each hiding their own secrets and a plot that thickens with each page. Excellent read !

"Then, just like that - as her eyes streamed and her lung squeezed - she realised he was never going to get out and talk to her. Not ever again. Because her screw-up of a husband was stone-cold dead. And through the shock and the horror, a new kind of anger began to grow."

I liked this book but I didn't love it. I liked how the author conveyed each of the woman in the story and how the author put enough details in the story that I could picture the characters and the town vividly in my head as everything unfolded. I just didn't start to really get interested in the story until I was halfway through it.

The book is told in different points of view between a group of 3 women, that have been best friends since they were young and have grown up together. Each woman is dealing with a problem involving an unknown person who seems to be bent on revenge and ruining each woman's life. One woman get a surprise visit from tax agents at her work who are there for a tax audit. Another gets an envelope in the mail containing pictures of her and a man that isn't her husband, kissing and having sex. And the last woman comes across a young woman who wants and needs her help to get away from her supposedly abusive husband. Yet there seems to be something very sinister going on that connects all three woman together.

I love the concept of this book and was very interested in the book by its description but I felt like the book wasn't cohesive and the chapters didn't mesh together, in my opinion.

Even though I didn't love the book doesn't mean this book could be five stars for someone else. If you like books that involve secrets between friends and that are told through different points of view, then this may be the book for you.

There are a couple of triggers in this book involving sexual misconduct between a teacher and student plus hints of domestic violence.

I received this book for free via Bookouture via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

One Of Us Is Lying by Shalini Boland:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5 stars.

Firstly, I would like to thank NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for providing me with an ARC of this book.

I became so involved with these characters. I loved following the three main gals through their ups and downs. This novel constantly kept me guessing and peeking around the corner (or the next chapter!)

I was reminded of Liane Moriarty in the writing style and how very enthralled I became in the story as a reader. Fiona’s husband actually made me sick to my stomach; I was shocked at how perfectly the relationship between her and her husband was portrayed.

That is just one small aspect of the story, but it really impacted me. If you’re looking for a quick read, a wonderful psychological thriller, and a story that’ll keep you guessing until the last page, pick up this book!

Available April 3, 2020!
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I loved this cover immediately. It drew me right in.... However, that's all that it did for me.

I'm not sure what I was expecting. I was hoping for more thriller/mystery. But I did enjoy it. I did enjoy the characters. This book covers three friends with multiple POVS. If you like stories such as these this story will be for you!

And the end... I throroughtly enjoyed it!

3 stars from me.

*Recv'd a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Wow what a stunning book, was totally enthralled by it. The story had me hooked from page one and I just couldn’t put it down. The story was captivating, full of tension and kind of played mind games. Very well written I thoroughly enjoyed it. Shalini Borland at her very best. A very well deserved 5 stars, this book was excellent!

Terrific read chilling from beginning to end.Twisting turning story well drawn characters a book that drew me in kept me turning the pages.Highly recommend.#netgalley #bookouture

I’d like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘One Of Us Is Lying’ by Shalini Boland in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

This is the story of three women who’s been friends since attending school in Ashridge Falls, Tia who’s having rumours circulated that she murdered a man, Fiona who has her own interior design company and is shocked when two inspectors arrive to do a tax audit, and widowed Kelly whose two sons have been told their mother’s been seen kissing a teacher. Who could be spreading rumours that are blatantly untrue, and why?

‘One Of Us Is Lying’ is a gripping and intriguing psychological thriller that has drama and suspense, believable characters, twists and turns and a compelling plot. This is the eighth novel I’ve read by Shalini Boland and I’m delighted each time there’s a new one as I know I’m going to enjoy it. This latest thriller doesn’t disappoint as it’s tense, exciting and a thoroughly enjoyable read that I can wholeheartedly recommend.

Three friends are dealing with the issues in their lives as best they can until new issues arise that bring them together to face the past...

I could not put this down!
Told from the perspective of each of the women in a circle of friends, they each feel the pressure of their life falling apart. When they are each brought to face their demon, they realize that they are not all who they claim to be.
A thriller that has you on the edge of your seat throughout the whole book! Highly recommended!

*I received an advanced reader’s copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This is my fifth book I have read by Shalini Boland and I love her books so I was so happy to get an ARC of her latest book. If you read the blurb, then you know it revolves around three women, Tia, Fiona and Kelly who have been friends from high school and live in the same town. You know something happened to one of them in high school but not who it was. The book has many twists and turns with each of them being tormented with photos, and other threats to their life. The reveal comes about 80% into the book but the end is terrific. I do not want to go any further with my review because I do not want to give away spoilers. I received this ARC from net galley and the publisher for this ARC for an honest review. Thank you net galley and if you are a fan of twisty psychological thrillers, than this is a must read.