I rated this book 3.75 stars because it was overall a fast paced psychological thriller that I enjoyed.

Jo, her husband and two kids are from a wealthy neighborhood. A local woman talks Jo into taking an exchange student into her home. Jo is weary at first but she gives in and thinks it will be good for her daughter since Jo and Megan are currently butting heads all the time. Little things keep happening and Jo is trying to figure out how the exchange student might be involved or not.

This book had some wild things I didn’t see coming. Thanks netgalley and publisher for a chance to read this for free in return for my honest opinion.

Where to begin...

The plot of this book surrounding an exchange student moving into a new family's home was definitely an interesting premise. From even the initial reading of the blurb, the audience understands that this is not an event which will go smoothly.

The twists surrounding each character were definitely unexpected, with the layers of mystery and deceit being peeled back throughout the book. Just as you think you have a firm grasp on the reality, the next chapter... page... sentence... word.... ensured that your thoughts are turned on their head!

The characters themselves were generally well developed - would have preferred the conflict ending to have been stretched out a little further, however there was still enough depth given to make it a thrilling read!

"Three lies. One deadly truth. Are you ready for the most shocking thriller of the year?"

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Book Name: Three Little Lies
Author: Danielle Stewart @dstewartauthor
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Pub Date: March 13 2025
Publisher: @bookouture

Description:
One lie got him in trouble.
The second shattered their marriage.
The third could destroy everything.

What was supposed to be a romantic date night turns into a nightmare of flashing police lights, blood, and a devastating truth. Jo has always fought to keep her family together, but when the unimaginable happens, she realizes she must fight harder than ever. Twists, betrayals, and heart-stopping suspense lead to an explosive, jaw-dropping ending that will leave you speechless!

My Thoughts:

OMG, THIS BOOK IS ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL! I was in a reading slump, and the moment I picked up Three Little Lies—BOOM! I was hooked, sacrificed my sleep, and finished it in a single sitting. Unputdownable, gripping, heart-racing—every chapter was an adrenaline rush!

The twists? MIND-BLOWING. The suspense? NAIL-BITING. The emotional rollercoaster? OUT OF THIS WORLD.

I love every character, but Jo stole my heart! She’s an overprotective mother—just like my mom! 🥹🫰 Her fierce love, determination, and fight for her family made me feel everything. The way the story unfolded had me gasping, flipping pages like crazy, and literally yelling at my book!

And that ending?? I'M STILL SHOCKED. I need this book to be a movie ASAP!

This is, without a doubt, a MUST-READ THRILLER for fans of Jeneva Rose, Shalini Boland, Sue Watson, and K.L. Slater. If you love unpredictable, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, DROP EVERYTHING AND READ THIS NOW!

✨ A MASSIVE THANK YOU to @NetGalley and @Bookouture for this ARC! This book is going to be a SUPER HIT! 🎉

#Netgally

This was the first book I have read by Danielle Stewart. The plot was great and the book kept you in suspense. A very fast paced delivery that will keep you guessing.

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.

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!