I have read and enjoyed many of Susan Lewis’s books and this one certainly has not disappointed. Compelling reading and a page turner I could not put down. Thoroughly recommended.

High-flying lawyer Jessica Wells has it all. A successful career, loving husband Tom and a family she adores. But one case – and one client – will put all that at risk.

Edward Blake. An ordinary life turned upside down – or a man who quietly watched television while his wife was murdered upstairs? With more questions than answers and a case too knotted to unravel, Jessica suspects he’s protecting someone.

Then she comes home one day and her husband utters the words no one ever wants to hear. Sit down … I have something to tell you

Now Jessica must fight not only for the man she defends, but for the man she thought she trusted with her life – her husband.

I have really enjoyed this book the twists and turns of the story and the personal life of the characters . I have not read a Susan Lewis book before and I definitely will pick up
one again.

I’m never let down by a Susan Lewis book! I’ve read quite a chunk of her work now and I thoroughly enjoy reading her books every time, I Have Something To Tell You was no exception. It could be pegged as a ‘crime thriller’ but I think it deserves way more credit than that because it’s a really well-written story with excellently developed characters and an intricate plot. I always enjoy how much detail goes into Susan’s books yet she never crosses over the line into ‘this is too lengthy’ territory - every read feels like the perfect amount of pages to me. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for her next release!

Susan Lewis is a brilliant storyteller, creating unique situations and moral dilemmas that leave you wondering what you would do in a similar situation. This was no exception yet was also somehow another completely different and unexpected storyline. I enjoyed the murder investigation - although Jay did seem to go unrealistically above and beyond her duties as a lawyer. Initially I did think there was too much focus on Jay's personal life, however, as the story progressed the reason for that became clear. And, as usual with the author I really didn't see that ending coming. Another great read from one of my favourite authors.

I really enjoyed this on two levels - the personal and professional lives of Jay Wells. Professionally a renowned criminal lawyer, defending Edward Blake charged with murdering his wife - a situation that becomes more and more bizarre and circumstantial. How will Jay get Edward off the charge? Or is he guilty? She doesn't believe so. Meanwhile her marriage to Tom is unravelling and she dreads the conversation that is going to take place after he says " I have something to tell you". I thought the twist was good, but Jay's private life by this stage overshadowed events for me, I felt it was a bit far fetched. Overall though a great Susan Lewis story. #netgalley #ihavesomethingtotellyou

There aren’t many authors who can pull off a crime thriller cum domestic drama quite as well as Susan Lewis. And this latest offering is a perfect example of her prowess. Seductively twisty, with relatable, authentic characters, it had me hooked from the get go.

Jay Wells has it all — a spectacular legal career, a loving husband, and two grown children ready to fly the nest. Edward Blake is her latest client, a renowned architect accused of the horrific murder of his wife. He is disarming in his grief and bewilderment, and Jay is determined to leave no stone unturned to prove his innocence.

It’s a high profile case that demands Jay’s full attention. Little does she know, however, that her professional and private lives are set to collide on the heels of a shocking confession by her husband.

Wow, what a web of secrets, lies and obfuscation! Is Edward the broken widower he appears to be or a cold-blooded killer? What is the source of the tension amongst his relatives? And why does Jay have the feeling that no one is being totally honest with her, including her husband?

As the layers peel away, it becomes clear that this is much more than a murder mystery. Its roots are deeper and more tangled, revealing a devastating story of tragedy and loss, blame, guilt and mental illness. Throw in some illicit passion, and it’s an intoxicating mix

I loved the clever twists, which came thick and fast and were beautifully disguised. And I loved the characters — I understood them, sympathized with them and cared what happened to them. The pace may have faltered a tad towards the end, but this was just Lewis softening you up for the killer blow — a vicious, sucker punch that knocked me sideways.

A thoroughly enjoyable, wholly satisfying, uncomplicated read.

I really enjoyed this book, another good novel from Susan Lewis. It has strong characterisation and an excellent plot, which I understand is based on a real crime. The central characters are Jay, an accomplished criminal lawyer, who is chosen to defend Edward, accused of the murder of his wife.
Jay is married to Tom, who has been unfaithful in the past, and whose infidelity unexpectedly throws up some new problems for their marriage. I feel that the amount of book time devoted to Jay and Tom’s marital issues detracted from the flow of the main narrative, which is around the criminal investigation of Edward and his family.
I also feel that for a lawyer, rather than a police officer, Jay seemed to have rather too much access to the details of the police investigation, and went off on her own investigative trail as a result. I’m not sure how plausible, possible or professional that line of action would be. Most criminal lawyers are juggling many cases at once, and would not have the time at their disposal to do this.
It’s a good story, well written for the most part, and kept me turning pages. I almost expected the ending to be as it was. Another winner for Susan Lewis.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this title.

I Have Something to Tell You by Susan Lewis.

With her usual focus on families and relationships, this prolific author has turned her hand to crime fiction for new novel I Have Something To Tell You and she’s created a very competent murder mystery. Jay and her husband Tom work in the law; Jay is the senior solicitor in her father’s old law firm and Tom is a barrister in chambers across town. They live in Clifton, and have two teenage children who are very excited to be taking a gap year in their education and going travelling. When a new case comes to Jay, everything in her perfect world starts to shift. Edward Blake, local architect and property developer, has been arrested for the murder of his wife Vanessa. The details are perfect tabloid fodder, young beautiful wife is found strapped to her bed with stirrup straps, naked and it looks like she’s been strangled. Jay knows this is going to be an interesting case and immediately leaves for the police station, where she meet DI Ken Bright and his right hand woman DS Hamble. He’s quite clear that it does not look good for her client. Last night he had arrived home, realised his wife was not there but didn’t find that odd. Possibly because their house splits at the top of the stairs - to the right is a master bedroom suite where Edward Blake retires and to the left the guest bedrooms. It is only the next morning when Blake starts to become concerned for his wife’s welfare and when checking the guest bedrooms, just in case she came in late and didn’t want to disturb him, he finds his wife’s body. He now finds himself the prime suspect and he’s relying on Jay to keep him out of jail. Who has killed Vanessa and can Jay succeed in helping her client?

I enjoyed the double storyline, as time was split equally between the case and Jay’s personal life which hits rock bottom as she works with her client. With their children’s imminent departure on their travels, Jay and husband Tom have been looking forward to some quality time together. Both work long hours and this is their chance to slow down, maybe take some time off here and there, and start to enjoy their time together again. Daughter Liv has been struggling in an ‘on again - off again’ relationship with the son of one of their friends and Jay is there as a listening ear. However, it’s Tom who lobs an absolute bombshell into their lives and we get to see how Jay copes under the double pressure of a tough murder case, and trouble at home. At home Jay finds it difficult to sleep and to keep her head. At least work, tough as it is, gives her some respite from troubles at home. She finds an unlikely listener in her client, no matter what state his case is in, Blake notices if Jay is off colour or has things on her mind. He enquires whether she is ok and Jay admits to feeling emotional and being concerned for her marriage. However, this is only a moment of weakness, I was fascinated by the way Jay is usually able to put her game face on and lose herself in the case, undertaking investigations with her trusty P.I. Joe, and becoming embroiled in all the twists and turns.

I thought I’d identified the murderer at the halfway point, but I got it wrong which was a great surprise. Blake and Vanessa’s lives were complicated by another death in the family, and grief had eaten away at their lives and relationship. Vanessa is very troubled and vulnerable from that point on. I found myself a little uneasy with Blake and his position as ‘victim’ in their marital problems. Motives range from sexual jealousy to wrangling over money and potential inheritance. We meet a whole host of characters during the investigation, some of them real horrors that it must have been great fun to write. Vanessa’s stepmother sticks in my mind, because she’s a manipulative and vindictive old woman. She’s sitting on a fortune thanks to the ruined, Gothic, pile she insists on living in even though she can barely afford to heat it. This should be inherited by Vanessa, but could other members of the family have resented that? Especially since Blake and Vanessa already own three incredible properties where they live.

The author pitched her characters perfectly, whether it’s the professional, middle-classes or those who’ve had their money a bit longer. These characters all have beautiful, elegant, homes that sport giant kitchens/ family rooms where they can cook, dine and watch TV together. Blake’s a property developer so his own home is spectacular and very seductive. It’s real Country Homes and Interiors perfection, with it’s well placed riding boots in the hallway and bifold doors in the rear extension with incredible views of the Cotswolds. I wanted to live there. I’d have even taken the guest bedroom where the body was found! Each character had something that made the reader suspicious of them, and I looked forward to each new revelation in the case. I liked Jay’s relationship with her investigator Joe, ex police officer and friend of her father’s, he is a solid presence in her life when everything else is shifting. The author brings in themes of empty nest syndrome, infidelity, betrayal, and the impact of trauma. I thought her portrayal of long-term relationships was probably very realistic. She showed how we change as we get older, but also how life events change people and their priorities, creating the potential to derail even the strongest of marriages. The ending was unexpected, leaving one final twist for last which is always satisfying and not tying up every loose end neatly in a bow. This was an enjoyable read and a successful foray into crime fiction and domestic noir.

I really wanted to love this book as I am a long time fan of the fabulous author Susan Lewis, however as much as I enjoyed the writing I could not believe that some of what happened in the book would be acceptable or believable.

Lawyer Jessica takes up the case of accused murderer Edward Blake and feels an instant attraction to him, maybe as she and her husband Ed are going through a difficult time after his affair, which she has found out has now produced a child.

Jessica loves her family but when she successfully manages to free Edward she immediately moves in with him and begins a new life. This part of the book seems highly improbable and made me feel quite uncomfortable in that surely there was some impropriety there and diminished her as a person and professional to me.

The writing though and the plot were well written and constructed with a good cast of characters.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I Have Something To Tell You by Susan Lewis
I give this book 5stars

High-flying lawyer Jessica Wells has it all. A successful career, loving husband Tom and a family she adores.
Jessica takes on Edward Blake’s case with more questions than answers that’s too knotted to unravel!
Then her husband utters the words no one ever wants to hear. Sit down … I have something to tell you

I have read all this authors books,everyone is different and lve totally enjoyed them all!
Susan Lewis has such a special writing style,that makes me completely invested with the characters and what they are going through.The pacing is great and the storyline is always realistic,emotional and thought provoking and keeps me turning those pages. This is a family drama that has so much more going on than you initially realise.
Up there in my favourite reads of 2021.Grab your copy you won’t want to miss this one!

You are always guaranteed an immersive reading experience with this author. The characters are complex, flawed and relatable. The situations they encounter are believably created and explore moral dilemmas and relationship dynamics. The pacing is perfect, and you are addicted after the first few pages.

Jay is a successful criminal lawyer who takes on a case as the duty solicitor. She has a good balance of personal and professional life and enjoys her work. Edward is a successful architect and property developer. When he discovers his wife's body upstairs in his home, he finds himself the prime suspect in her killing.

This is a multilayered story with a strong,well-researched legal element. Interwoven with the criminal case is a myriad of emotional relationships, as perceived by Jay, the lawyer. Her marriage seemingly perfect comes under pressure, and as she delves deeper into her client Edward's life, she finds herself compromised, emotional and professionally.

This is an engaging and fascinating story that resonates.

I received a copy of this book from Harper Fiction via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Did Edward Blake kill his wife? And if he didn’t, who did? Drawn in by his story told from the point of view of his lawyer Jay who forms a relationship with him. Jay has her own problems, an unfaithful husband. DNA tests prove crucial to both Jay and Edward. Couldn’t wait to see where this was going but knocked one star off for the romance. Will there be a Jagged Edge?

This is the first Susan Lewis title I have read and I doubt it will be my last. Her style of writing combined with a captivating storyline made for an excellent read.

The book had two main storylines – Jessica’s work as a lawyer defending Edward Blake after he’s accused of murdering his wife and the explosive bomb that’s dropped by Jessica’s husband, Tom, which threatens to tear their world apart.

This was a captivating read which had me hooked from the first chapter. The twists and turns kept me engaged throughout. This is a book I would highly recommend.

Many thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the review copy.

This is a fast paced story which takes the reader right to the heart of an appalling murder where the accused is the husband. It works at a number of levels. As a police and crime procedural, it’s ver y convincing as the main character is Jay, a top lawyer tasked with building a defence. The events are followed through her actions as she works with her client, the police, witnesses and her chambers to find out what really went on.

Then there’s the domestic angle to Jay’s family life. Her husband was unfaithful and although they’re back together, the effects resonate and she’s dealing with further fallout. Is he to be trusted?

The real crux of the story is around Vanessa, the victim whose glitzy, perfect life was not all it seemed. Peel away the layers and the rotting core starts to appear as various deceits and double lives emerge. This is character and plot drive. Set in Bristol and area, I found it very easy to visualise the characters and places. They’re striking people; some quirky, some mundane, but all part of the rich pattern. Kept me engrossed and guessing and I really enjoyed it.

My thanks to the publisher for a review copy via Netgalley.

High-flying lawyer Jay Wells has it all. A successful career, loving husband Tom and a family she adores. But one case – and one client – will put all that at risk.

Edward Blake. An ordinary life turned upside down – or a man who quietly watched television while his wife was murdered upstairs? With more questions than answers and a case too knotted to unravel, Jay suspects he’s protecting someone.

Then she comes home one day and her husband utters the words no-one ever wants to hear. Sit down, because I have something to tell you….

This book had such great potential and I was really taken in by the blurb and was so looking forward to reading it . A great start and I was hooked . Unfortunately however about half way I found myself losing interest as the plot started to get a bit ridiculous in my opinion and I found myself doing a lot of ‘eye rolling’. I think the only character I liked was Max the dog. This book could have been so much better . 2.5 stars

A great story with a well thought out plot- after all, who can the killer be but the husband so innocently watching TV downstairs whilst his wife lays dead upstairs?
Great twists and some lovely characters that drive the reader through a gamut of emotions from empathy to anger to solidarity as each truth is revealed.

Do you ever truly know someone? To what extent can appearances be deceptive?
Jay seems to have it all: career, family, friends and looks, but her husband's deception some years back, a new client and a revelation I won't anticipate in order not to spoil it for you, will put everything off balance as her life takes a new path.
This was an emotional read, compelling and sad, Very well written and thought provoking, I would recommend it for crime readers and not.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.

Susan Lewis has done it again! This was a book I was thinking about constantly while not reading it. I hated having to do normal things like going to work when all I wanted to do was continue reading to find out what was going to happen.

This has very well developed characters, and it is more like a crime novel. It also had lots of twists and turns along the way, I did work out who had done what correctly but it didn’t spoil the book for me in anyway. A fantastic storyline, I really enjoyed reading it.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I'm a huge fan of Susan Lewis's work and was delighted to get my eager little hands on this, her latest novel. I love that, mixed in with the detective work, police and court procedure and suspects and lawyers, there is also a domestic side to things to add to the interest and to be able to identify with this human aspect. Jessica (aka Jay) is the lawyer in this instance and has a husband and teenage children but her latest case has her defending Edward, a man accused of murdering his wife. I couldn't make my mind up about Edward. I swayed between believing he was guilty and then thinking that, no, he couldn't possibly be - all signs of a well written crime book! There are various revelations by different characters throughout the book which made it even more enjoyable for me. The final revelation was a biggie and I was racing to get to the end at this point. Jay, being a wife and mother as well as a lawyer, should have been a protagonist to root for but I found myself not liking her all that much. Her husband, Tom wasn't much more appealing but I guess the fact that these characters were so flawed did make the whole story more believable and relatable. I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward, (as I always do), to her next novel. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a pre release copy in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

I Have Something To Tell You, the words everyone dreads! Jay is a lawyer and is called to defend Ed.ward. Ed has been accused of murdering his wife Vanessa. He claims he found her dead in the guest bedroom. Who should we believe?
Vanessa has been very disturbed since a tragedy happened while on holiday with the family, this changed her personality forever.
Jay is married to Tom and has two children and up until now has a very happy life..
Everyone’s life’s are about to change when Jay and Ed find an immediate attraction to each other but who will hear the final I Have Something To Tell You.
Five stars never seems enough for Susan’s books, looking forward to the next one already.
Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for an early copy of this fantastic book.