A woman's marriage is rocked by lies that lead to a shocking revelation. As her husband's deceit unfolds, she must protect her family at all costs, even if it means facing the truth about his dark actions.

This book was a quick and captivating read, unfolding like a thrilling mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Bravo!

Told from the perspectives of Jo and Eden, the story delves into their secrets and unexpected revelations. As the plot unravels, it becomes clear that there are no coincidences in life. This book serves as a testament to that, showing how trouble can find us when we least expect it, no matter how far we try to run.

I found myself rooting for both characters, hoping for a happy resolution amidst the unexpected twists and turns that filled the story. Everything comes together in a satisfying conclusion that ties up all loose ends.

This was my first time reading a book by this author, and I am eagerly anticipating more. If you enjoy domestic thriller mysteries with a fulfilling ending, then this quick read is sure to captivate you.

Thank you, Bookouture for the digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This book was captivating, thrilling, and at times so mysterious that no matter how hard I tried, I could not predict what was coming.

I’ve read a lot of thrillers and can usually piece things together, but while I had my theories, the conclusion still caught me off guard—in the best way. No predictable twists here!

The plot was tight, with no noticeable holes, and the morally gray characters? Chef’s kiss. I adore a cast where everyone operates in that murky middle ground.

The multiple POVs worked perfectly—not too many to be confusing, just enough to keep the suspense high.

If you love an unpredictable thriller with compelling, complex characters, this one is definitely worth the read.

I want to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for the advanced ARC of Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart in exchange for an honest review.

Danielle Stewart invites us into the lives of a well-off family. Everett, Jo, Megan and Ashton seem like the perfect family. Everett has a lucrative job in the Tech field, but he travels a lot for business and is not home much. Jo tries hard to be the perfect mom and control everything in her family's life. Megan is the angsty pre-teen who is trying to gain some freedoms from her helicopter mom, and Ashton is the youngest child with a food allergy. Megan and her mom Jo are in the wonderful preteen stage where everything is a battle. Jo gets an opportunity to house an exchange student, and she thinks this will solve her problems with her preteen daughter. What could possibly go wrong?

This was a fantastic psychological suspense story. The book was a quick read that I could not put down. People who like psychological thrillers in a domestic setting will enjoy this book. Similar author styles to this book are Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. I highly recommend this book to Mystery\ Thriller lovers.

I could not put this domestic thriller down, and I devoured it in two days! loved the family drama, lies, twists that have their own twists, and I really liked the mom and FMC, Jo. I relate to her mama bear personality and her challenges of raising a tween to teen girl because middle school is so much fun 😅 anyhow, she doesn't take crap from any one, and I really enjoyed her. I am so glad I read this and will be reading more by this author!!

The beginning of this book was rough and I almost DNF’d at 22%. Jo was just so unlikable. But I kept going and things started getting good! Then the final twist was bit of a reach for me. It was a fast read though!

What starts as a simple date night for a couple quickly spirals into a night that changes everything. *Lies, adultery, murder, and multiple points of view*—this domestic thriller packs all the elements I love into one gripping narrative. From the very first page, the story hooks you and doesn’t let go, delivering a wild ride that’s as thrilling as it is unpredictable.

This book is like a rollercoaster: scary, exhilarating, and filled with more twists and turns than I could have ever anticipated. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the story took a sharp turn, leaving me stunned and eager to keep reading. The author masterfully plays with expectations, and I loved being proven wrong time and time again. The multiple POVs add depth and complexity to the story, making it impossible to put down as you piece together the truth alongside the characters.

If you’re a fan of domestic thrillers that keep you guessing until the very end, this one is a must-read. It’s a heart-pounding, twist-filled journey that will leave you breathless and questioning everything you thought you knew. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good psychological rollercoaster!

A phycological thriller with many surprises and full of suspense. I got hooked before the half mark with all the twists. A page turner!
Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity of an ARC

4.5 Stars

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!
- So far the first chapter caught my interest. The topic of Ashton having food allergies got me. I myself have and grew up dealing with food allergies, so that mention in chapter 1 was something I could relate to.
- Only 22% in and I keep telling myself last chapter because I need to sleep, but I can’t stop reading! I sense some sort of evil in Eden and I just wanna know how she unleashes it lol.
- Allergy Mistake #1 with Ashton being old enough, Jo should have taught him to not accept food from other people without showing it to her first.
- Ok the book def picked up FAST right before half way. I couldn’t stop reading. So much, I had no notes to write down along the way.
- I still had a dislike for Jo though even in the end.

Wow!! When a wife with a traveling husband invites a foreign exchange student to move in for 6 weeks with her moody preteen that hates her and her young son with allergies what could possibly go wrong. The secrets and lies just keep building until the final trauma dump.

My first book by this author. Lots of suspense and of course lies!!! Shocking twists throughout!!
Release date March 13, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this arc.

This is the first book I've read about Danielle Stewart I would definitely be bringing more of her books. It was just an oh my Omg book, I read this book in 2 days because I just could not put it down I had to know what was going to happen next. The characters it was like they were real and I knew them definitely can't wait to read her next book...

A book filled with secrets and backstories and definitely more than three lies. A girl is matched with an American family to come and stay for six weeks and experience a fantastic school. Seems like a perfect match as the girl has allergies and so does the son in the host family and the mum has food safe down to a tee. Then things start not to add up and it all gets a bit mysterious, including doubts starting to mount up about the dad who seemingly works away a lot. There is a lot going on and we’re all a bit unsure about who we’re trusting. I think my main issue with this book is that I really didn’t warm to the main female character, in fact none of the characters were particularly likeable so my investment in what happened to them was too low. The exchange student wasn’t very plausibly English either, her turns of phrase were halfheartedly still very American and the rough mentions of her small town England lack of opportunities riled me somewhat. There were technically twists and turns in the story but it was all a bit too implausible and far fetched. The theme which sort of ran through with the anonymous notes wasn’t quite right or integral enough and thought through either. All in all a fairly ok read but a bit daft, halfhearted and implausible so despite the depth of emotions and happy ending I couldn’t really force myself to like this enough to recommend it with any gusto.

I really enjoyed this thriller. I wasn't expecting the direction the book would take towards the end and was really surprised by some of the plot twists. All in all, I give this book 4 stars. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

When Jo and Everett’s first night out in a long time is disrupted by a phone call from their daughter, they find their exchange student is missing and blood is in the garage. Their lives are uprooted and their lies are on full display for everyone to see, but who knows if the truth isn’t just another, bigger lie. A fast paced family story with psychological twists and turns throughout.

I loved this one. There were a few twists that when they happened I was like " I knew it!" and for that reason I dropped it a star but this kept me so engaged. I finished it in 2 sessions and could not put it down.

Four and a half stars rounded up. Danielle Stewart’s “Three Little Lies” was the first book I read from her, but it won’t be the last. I enjoyed the book more than I thought I would, mainly because I read a lot of mysteries and thrillers.

Jo and her husband, Everett, have been together for years. They have two children, Megan (aged twelve) and Ashton (who is younger). Jo is approached at her children’s school to host a seventeen-year-old exchange student named Eden for six weeks. Jo convinces Everett it would be good for their family to host Eden. She believes it would help with Megan’s attitude over the past six months and she can help with Eden’s food allergies due to handling Ashton’s allergies. Eden disappears a couple weeks before she’s due to leave, while Jo and Everett are at dinner. The police suspect foul play because they find blood in the family’s garage.

The reader knows from the description that all is not what it seems. This book has a nice pace to it and a couple twists that are maybe not surprising, but still interesting. I appreciate the author not giving me a cookie-cutter type of storyline and the book’s ending.

Overall, I recommend this book. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for my ARC.

"It's hard for me to admit just how much people's hypothetical anger scares me."

This story follows the life of the perfect housewife and mother. But can perfect be taken too far? And what vulnerable situations can oneself find themselves in, when perfect is what everyone expects you to be? Secrets don't stay secrets for long and life drastically changes when an exchange student comes to live with the family...but for how long?

This story was fantastic! I was so gripped from the beginning. I especially enjoyed the uniqueness of the storyline. I'm someone who easily gets bored when lots of thrillers begin to follow the same algorithm, so it was nice to read something fresh and new.

As a fellow sufferer of general and social anxiety, there were so many fantastic quotes in this book.
This paragraph particularly resonated with me a lot. The sheer intensity of anxiety, especially in social situations, is utterly exhausting. I thought I'd share this little bit: "It’s bothersome to me that my brain requires this much emotional extinguishing to the fires I set in there. I’m the arson and the firefighter when it comes to the ebbs and flows of anxiety. Some days I can let that controlled burn do its job and other days, I die in the smoke." I thought this feeling was brilliantly executed in the story!

Another quote that I felt was really poignant, especially in my area of work, highlighted the utter ridiculousness that boys/men can't feel emotions. The quote was: "...I refuse to give into that macho patriarchy crap that says my son can't feel his feelings. That's half of what's wrong with the world today." It hurts my heart that, even in today's world, young boys still follow such an outdated notion that "boys don't cry".

Wow though, I could honestly quote the whole book, if I could. A really great read!

This book is released on the 13th March, or you can grab it straight away for free on Kindle Unlimited!

"Three Little Lies" by Danielle Stewart is an engaging and emotionally charged novel that explores themes of love, trust, and the complexities of familial relationships. The story revolves around a group of friends who are drawn into a web of secrets and lies, each character struggling to reconcile their past with their present.

Stewart's writing style is both accessible and descriptive, allowing readers to fully immerse themselves in the lives of the characters. The plot unfolds in a manner that keeps the reader engaged, with each twist revealing deeper truths about the characters and their motivations. The pacing is well-balanced, with moments of tension interspersed with quieter, reflective scenes that add depth to the narrative.

The characters are well-developed, each carrying their own burdens and secrets that make them relatable and compelling. As the story progresses, readers witness their growth and the impact of their choices on their relationships. The interplay between the characters is realistic and poignant, highlighting the fragility of trust and the repercussions of deception.

One of the strongest aspects of "Three Little Lies" is its exploration of the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The lies they tell, whether big or small, serve to protect themselves and those they love, prompting readers to reflect on the nature of honesty and the reasons we choose to conceal the truth.

Overall, "Three Little Lies" is a thought-provoking read that masterfully combines suspense with emotional depth. Danielle Stewart has crafted a story that resonates with anyone who has ever faced a difficult decision or grappled with the consequences of their actions. This novel is a must-read for fans of contemporary fiction who appreciate intricate storytelling paired with authentic human experiences.

Rating: 4.5/5 stars.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!

We meet Jo and Everett, and their two children, Megan (12) and Aston. Jo is a helicopter mum who does everything anf anything to keep her children safe while she personally runs from the truth. Jos ways have proven to be overbearing as her and Megan's relationship is strained. Everett is seen as fun dad as he is more chilled and gives more freedom to the kids. It becomes clear, Everett overcompensates for working away from home and working long hours late into the night Jo is seen to do the main parenting.
An answer for Jo and Megan's relationship comes along in the form of an exchanged student, Eden, from England.
Jo believes an teen girl will be a friend and a model for megan, which in turn help their strained relationship. When Eden arrives, all seems well, Eden is polite and lovely, Megan has gelled well with her and does look up to her.
Not long after eden settles, the bumps begin to happen. Jo leans on Everett regarding this bump but he laughs them off and insists on a dinner date just the two off them.
During dinner, they received a phonecall from megan, who is upset as Eden has went missing!
Everett gets arrested, Jos parenting being questioned, is everything as it seems or who's hiding the biggest lie!

This is my first danielle stewart book and what a privilege it was to read her new book being released on 13th march 2025. This is a fresh thriller, which is gripping from the start, which many plot twist that have caused me whiplash and blown my mind! I have already went and bought the other books Danielle has written and i can confirm i will be a follower of her incredible writing.
5 stars
Highly recommend!
Thank you net galley and bookuture for this opportunity and incredible book!