Riveting read about Jess whose daughter Issie meets Dylan and they decide to go travelling and end up in Lisbon. When Jess who used to have a relationship with Issie until she met Dylan, so when she does not hear from Issie and there is no answer to phone calls or texts she starts to panic.
Jess travels to Portugal to look for Issie and then Issie turns up and claims Dylan knocked a girl over and killed her. Dylan then turns up and claims he is not responsible.
Both families have different accounts Jess believes Issie and Kay believes Dylan and one of them is lying but which one.
Loved the story from different perspectives fast paced which keeps you guessing who is the real killer.
Would highly recommend.

#SomeoneisLying #NetGalley. Wow, this was an incredible book that I couldn't put down &:had plenty of twists along the way especially right at the end which still leaves doubts as to what the truth really was. Absolutely 5 stars!!!

This book really makes you think, it tackles the question of how far a parent would do to protect their children. The story is completely gripping and full of twists the entire way through. I enjoyed getting the story as the parents themselves are getting it and from their viewpoints as it unravels.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 enjoyable stars.

I found this to be a bit of a slow starter but once I got into it, it kept me guessing.

Told from three POV’s, it set the scene really well and showed how the same events and actions can be interpreted differently depending on your pov.

There was no major twist to shock you and some may find what happened as something they could have guessed but obeying did enjoy this as an easy to read book.

Will now look at others by the author.

Jess and her daughter Issie have a close bond, until Issie meets boyfriend Dylan. Jess is upset when Issie announces her and Dylan are going travelling in Portugal and even more so when Issie doesn’t not get in touch on her eighteenth birthday, something that is not normal for her. With issues remaining quiet, Jess is convinced Dylan has done something to her daughter and no one is willing to help, will she be able to find her in time?

The storyline is told by the parents of the two children and I found it interesting the situation they found themselves in, while the subject raises a lot of questions and would be good for a book club debate. Even though you could really get a feel of both of the mother’s anguish, I found the characters to be quite frustrating and unlikeable at times and found Jess especially overbearing.

The story started strongly and I liked the general mystery created, however the story soon slows in pace and becomes fairly predictable with no major twists, which I think hampered my enjoyment slightly. This was an intriguing story overall with an interesting exploration of family dynamics, however ended up being a bit too much of a slow burn for me. I am still looking forward to seeing what the author writes next as I have read plenty of her previous books and really enjoyed them. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

I am so pleased I gave #HeidiPerks another go after not enjoying her previous book as #SomeoneIsLying was amazing!
Narrated by 2 very different mums dealing with their children going awol while travelling together.
I could identify so much with both mums, as I have 2 late teens myself. I felt every raw emotion and gut wrenching worry/stress/guilt as they both did.
I loved the fact that I had no idea what was going to happen during the 1st half of the both and despite predicting the 2nd half it didn't make it any less enjoyable.
Highly recommend, especially to other mums of older kids out there.. As well as a thriller it will pull on your heart strings.....
My faith in Heidi Perks has been restored and I look forward to reading her future books. Thank you #NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Dylan and Issie go traveling, Issie's mum thinks the unthinkable when she cannot get hold of her for a few days. She takes a flight to try and find her daughter. Then Issie turns up. So does Dylan. Both families have differing accounts have the events. Who is telling the truth? what lengths will they go to to protect family?
I loved this book from start to finish. The pace and plot was just right. I could believe it happening.

This book had so much promise but left me a bit disappointed. The first half was far too slow but it did eventually pick up and gather a bit of pace. There was a bit of uncertainty as to who had committed the crime but I felt that this was sign posted early enough that it didn’t leave me guessing. I’m glad this isn’t the first book I’ve read by this author as her previous ones were much better.

Dylan and Issie go travelling in Portugal. It is Issie's 18th Birthday, but her Mum Jess cannot contact her. She is not answering her phone.
A young girl was killed when hit by a car.
Who was driving?
Dylan's Mum Kay and Issie's Mum Jess try to discover the truth.
Someone is lying. How far would a mother go to protect her child.
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House UK, Cornerstone for an ARC of this book.

Another great book from this author that kept me thoroughly engaged. Even though I am not a parent it did make me wonder how far a loving parent would go to protect their child. The narrative was well written and thoroughly up to date in describing the issues of today’s society. Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC.

Someone is Lying is told from two view points; Issie’s mum Jess and Dylan’s mum, Kay with the addition of ‘podcast’ chapters being interspersed throughout the novel which worked well with the plot line. The book had a strong start, setting the scene and leading you into wondering which way the plot will go. However o found the pace dropped off somewhat in the middle and struggled to gain momentum again. Having said that, there were some good twists so overall I would rate this 3.5*. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House UK, Cornerstone and the author for the chance to review.

A good read overall but it didn't keep me on the edge of my seat unfortunately.

I have read a few books from this author that I enjoyed more than this one which dragged for me in places.

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House for this ARC.

Someone is Lying Heidi Perks

5 stars

A story that all mothers can relate to.

I really enjoyed this book and related to it as a single mother myself. As a mother you always want the best for your child and Jess is no exception. Her daughter, Issie is just coming up to her 18th birthday and Jess has always had an amazing relationship with her for the eight years that they have been alone. Her ex-husband is living in America with his new wife and is only a fleeting part of his daughter's life although his money has ensured that they are comfortable.

However during the last year Jess has been going out with a new boyfriend, Dylan, whom Jess feels is too controlling and is taking her daughter away from her. The story begins when Issy and Dylan go on holiday to Portugal, Jess is not happy but does not want the rift between her and her daughter to widen so has grudgingly let them go. However Issy's 18th birthday is a few days into the trip but Jess hears nothing from her daughter, her phone is switched off and she cannot contact her. Jess knows that something has happened as her daughter would never ignore her on her birthday. However because she is now 18 the police cannot get involved.

We are then introduced to Kay who is Dylan's mother. She , too, is a single parent to both Dylan and also her 7 year old son Billy. However their circumstances are different, Kay works hard at a cafe and struggles with money problems. However she has always thought her son was hard-working and was not overly impressed with Issy.

The stories of the two mothers and their respective feelings for their children is the basic premise of this book. The author explores brilliantly how the two women are fiercely protective of their children and when it is discovered that a crime has been committed both mothers blame the other one. I found myself sympathising with both women throughout the book and can fully understand their need to defend their own child.

I would recommend this book, ii is very well written and really gives food for thought. I must admit I was also thrown by the twist at the end, which really made me think.

Karen Deborah
Netgalley

Wow another brilliant book by this author. As soon as you start the novel it plunges you into a fast paced thriller with intrigue into who is telling the truth . Great twists and turns with the ex husband appearing and the interesting , different lives of the two mothers . I definitely would recommend this book . 5 stars from me

I couldn't put this book down once I started it. As any parents know once your children get to a certain age you spend your whole time worrying when they are out of sight. This story captured it perfectly when Jess 's daughter Issie seems to become withdrawn after meeting Dylan. Is she being controlled is the fear Jess has, which is compounded when the couple go on holiday to Portugal together and disappear of the radar. Issie stops communicating and doesn't reply to any of Jess's messages or calls even though it is her 18th birthday. Are Jess's worse fears being confirmed? Has something happened to her daughter? A turbulent read with a twist at the end that completely changes your perception of how evaluate people. Fabulous read

An absolutely amazing read. Atmospheric and lots of twists and turns to keep you engaged. Can’t fault it. Already recommended to everyone know !

Issie, 17, and her boyfriend Dylan have gone travelling in Portugal. Unable to contact Issie on her 18th birthday, mum Jess starts to believe that Issie is missing. Having misgivings about Dylan, Jess is convinced he has done something to her daughter.
As the story progresses, it's clear that something bad has happened, The two Mums, Jess and Kay, are key to this story. Ultimately they are both led to the question "how far would you go to protect your child?".
It takes a great storyteller to keep the reader hooked when not much is happening. Heidi Perks has this skill and I was delighted to have the opportunity to read this ARC.

When Jess hasn’t heard from her daughter Issie for a few days, she reports her as missing. Issie is travelling in Portugal with her boyfriend Dylan, but she doesn’t contact her mother on her 18th birthday which is most unusual, so what was Jess to do, of course she reports her as missing.
Told from the side of both mothers who would do anything to help their children, even lie!
Fascinating story which involves the question of nurture or nature.
What would you do if your child is accused of murder?

.This novel about A single mother Jess and her daughter Issie who have always been close until Issie meets Dylan. The story focuses heavily on mother and daughter relationship and for me I plodded through. An average read but great opportunity to try this author but it was not gripping.

Jess is a single mother who has done a wonderful job of raising her daughter Issie. Or has she?

Because when Issie becomes increasingly close to her boyfriend Dylan, whom Jess considers to be a bad influence, their own relationship - once so close - quickly begins to disintegrate.

Jess understandably blames Dylan, but how has Issie become like a stranger in such a short time? And things go from bad to worse when her daughter disappears on holiday, and no one seems willing to take Jess's concerns seriously...

Taking a familiar trope, the author delivers an interesting and original story. This is a cleverly written, suspenseful novel from Heidi Perks, and it's clear that she is becoming a better writer with each book.