Trying to rekindle the relationship with her husband and make new new memories for her daughter, a booked holiday at Owl Cottage starts becoming very unsettling. Dead crearures on the doormat and knockings on the door with no-one there. After a traumatic time and some traumatic events, an upsetting time with people that are supposed to be their fiends, the stay eventually brings back some old memories for Hannah, who has fought off remembering the truth behind her father's death when she as young. Great that DI Melanie Sanders and Investigator Matthew Hill join in the enquiry as to what is happening in the village.
Another great book from Teresa Driscoll - loved the twists!
Thank you Amazon Publishing Uk, Netgalley and Teresa Driscoll for an ARC in return for an honest review.

With another gripping thriller under her belt, Teresa Driscoll is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors when I want to read a suspenseful, chilling story.

Tell me lies is an addictive page-turner, with short snappy chapters that make this a very easy book to read in just a couple of sittings. Owl Cottage is a great setting and all the weird small things that happen there definitely play with your head - is something really wrong, or is it all in the head of the main character?

The ending was good and tied up all the loose threads opened in previous chapters (at some point there was so much going on that I seriously doubted all my questions would find an answer, but they did!).

Definitely a book I recommend.

Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Publishing U.K. for the ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I could not connect for real to this book. I felt mostly to sad for people that can not see what is really good and not good for them. I felt a strange friendship and hoped the betreyal would not be so devasted. I liked the writing but infortunatelly also a great background and lovely buddyreaders could not make me like the book more.

I’d like to thank Amazon Publishing UK and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Tell Me Lies’ by Teresa Driscoll in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

In a bid to save their marriage, Hannah books a week’s holiday for herself, Sam and eight-year-old Lily staying at Owl Cottage. From the first night Hannah hears knocking on the back door but there’s nobody there, and the following morning the remains of a young owl is left on the indoor mat. So many unexplained events happen that Hannah feels she’s losing all grips on reality and doesn’t know who she can trust.

The story of ‘Tell Me Lies’ starts from Hannah’s seventh day in Owl Cottage reverting to day one and moving forwards and the narrative is very much what’s in Hannah’s mind. It tells of when as a child her father took her on a picnic in the woods and she was alone with him when he died, and although she can’t remember what happened since then she’s been having nightmares. I’ve read several books by this author and although this isn’t my favourite it’s well-written with an interesting plot, tension that builds the further I got into the story, and an ending that I hadn’t expected.

As someone who enjoys a good thriller, I found "Tell Me Lies" by Teresa Driscoll to be a slow burn that eventually caught fire. The story was gripping in a subtle way, compelling me to keep reading to find out what would happen next. The protagonist, Hannah, is a morose character with a troubled past that seems to haunt her every move. However, I couldn't help but feel that her past wasn't traumatic enough to warrant her behaviour in the present. It felt like it had been blown out of proportion by those around her.
One aspect of the book that I enjoyed was how it was written in the second person as if Lucy was telling her story directly to her husband. This added an extra layer of intimacy to the story, making it feel like I was right there in the room with her.
The ending was a shocking and exciting twist that I didn't see coming. It was a satisfying conclusion to the story and left me feeling both surprised and satisfied. Overall, "Tell Me Lies" was a gripping and well-written thriller that kept me engaged until the very end.

"Tell Me Lies" by Teresa Driscoll is a gripping psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.

One of the aspects that I particularly enjoyed about "Tell Me Lies" is the way in which Driscoll developed her characters. Hannah is a complex and relatable protagonist, whose motivations and actions kept me engaged throughout the story. Similarly, the supporting characters are well-drawn and add depth to the overall narrative.

The twist in the story was unpredictable for me and completely caught me off guard. Driscoll's ability to build tension and suspense throughout the novel is so good and the final reveal was both surprising and satisfying.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed "Tell Me Lies" and would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good psychological thriller. I am eager to read more books by Teresa Driscoll in the future, and can see why she is a highly sought out author in the genre.

Another brilliant book by the incredibly talented Teresa Driscoll.

I’ve read all of Teresa’s books and loved each one, this one is no exception! With a gripping storyline that had me enthralled throughout and twists that I did not see coming, I highly recommend this book for any fans of psychological thrillers.

Hannah, Sam and their daughter Lily are on holiday in Cornwall, staying at a beautiful place called Owl Cottage. This is a bit of a make-or-break holiday for the couple after their marriage hit the rocks back home. Not long after they arrive at the cottage strange things start to happen, and the story takes a dark turn.

Is Hannah imagining things or has someone local taken a disliking to holidaymakers? Or perhaps she doesn’t know her husband as well as she thought she did! All I know is that this book messed with my mind just as much as it did with Hannah’s!

Teresa’s writing style is unique and it is one that I take to immediately. The story drew me in from the start and my attention never waned. I honestly couldn’t see where it was going and gave up guessing halfway so I could just let the story guide me to the end and what a fantastic ending it was.

I’m a big fan of PI Matthew Hill and whilst his part was a lot smaller in this story I love how Teresa still managed to include him. I’d love one day for Teresa’s books to become a TV series and then we can bring Matthew to life on screen!

Thank you so much to Teresa Driscoll, Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for my copy of this awesome book.

This is a great read but a bit of a slow burner.
It took me a while to get into this book but it’s worth sticking with it for the gripping conclusion.
Hannah and Sam are trying to save their marriage so take their daughter away to a beautiful cottage in Cornwall.
Strange things start to happen and Hannah soon becomes anxious and memories from her past start to haunt her.
With the death of a neighbour the Police are called and Hannah is keen to speak to them about the strange goings on in their cottage.
I won’t say anymore as it will spoil it, but I really enjoyed this book once I got into it.
Thanks to Amazon Publishing and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I was instantly captivated with this story . I was kept in the edge of the chair the entire time reading. It’s one of those books you start and just don’t want to put down . Definitely was a little weird at times but I just needed to keep reading to see what happened .

Hannah and Sam are trying to get their marriage back on track and where better to do this than the idyllic Owl Cottage in Cornwall with their eight year old daughter Lily, but life is never that straightforward and when strange events begin to occur at the cottage Hannah wonders whether she's losing her mind, or could it simply be her past catching up with her?

Tell Me Lies is told from multiple perspectives, mainly Hannah but also Sam and the police and the timeline shifts between the days during their holiday and also before. I was drawn in right from the first page and spent most of the book intrigued as to where Driscoll was heading with this, it's a slow burner where we discover why Hannah doesn't feel like she can trust Sam, but also delving into her past as well, feeding us shreds of the issues she's faced since her childhood. The twist, when it comes, is a totally jaw dropping moment, you see books that have the strapline 'a twist you won't see coming' and this is definitely one of those books. I've read a few books by this author and once again she does not disappoint, I couldn't put this one down and read it in a matter of hours. If you like a domestic thriller that is dark, intense and intriguing from start to finish and will have you second guessing throughout, then this is one for you.

I'd like to thank Amazon Publishing and Netgalley for the approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

I have read two other books by this author and both I Will Make You Pay and The Promise were four-star reads for me as well. Driscoll is not the type of writer that writes adrenaline-rush thrillers but she is the queen of domestic suspense, that feeling of excitement when you know something is going to happen but it’s a slow burn to get there and you learn about family dynamics. The great way the author told this story with multiple points of view and now and then chapters made that feeling of tension and anticipation all the more palatable. I couldn’t believe how anxious I felt while reading this.

My curiosity was piqued from the start and I kept changing my mind about the culprit. The highlight of this book for me was that I could not figure out what was going on and when I thought I had things figured out close to the ending, the author threw in a little curve ball to keep things interesting. The book is well written with a cast of characters and a storyline that is contemporary and believable. It is a very emotional book and one that I didn’t want to put down. I can’t wait to read more of this author’s work.

This is the first book I’ve read by this author but she has been on my radar for a long time and I certainly will read more.
Hannah is known as ‘The Girl In The Woods’ after a traumatic incident in her childhood but has no memory of that time. Now married to Sam with daughter Lily, their marriage has been derailed by an indiscretion by Sam. After receiving marriage counselling they decide a week away by the coast at Owl Cottage sounds healing. But strange and unsettling incidents start happening and Lily wonders why no one believes her.
Tell me lies did start slowly and I wondered if it would hold my interest but certainly by half way the tone changed and almost became a little menacing. I really did not know the way the story would take me and it certainly had me in suspense. Very enjoyable that certainly held my interest once I settled into the book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher to read

After a betrayal that sent their marriage into freefall, Hannah and Sam are desperate for a fresh start with their eight-year-old daughter Lily—and where better than picture-perfect Owl Cottage in beautiful Cornwall. But something about the holiday home stirs dark memories for Hannah…

When she finds dead creatures on the doorstep and hears mysterious knocks at the door, Hannah can’t help wondering whether someone is messing with her—or whether the past she’s been running from has finally claimed her sanity.

As the disturbing events at Owl Cottage seep out into the local community and the police become involved, Hannah turns to Sam for help, but when he dismisses her worries, she wonders if she was wrong to ever trust him. Are the memories making her paranoid, or is this something more sinister than she dares imagine?

What an amazing boo, loved every page of this read. Highly recommend!

I can honestly say that This book wasn’t for me!! I was so disappointed by this book. It wasn’t keeping my attention at all. I had to put it down

Hannah and Sam travel to Cornwall with their young daughter to stay in Owl Cottage, a idyllic getaway from the problems they are all trying to run away from.

Their friends and family are worried about them. Sam has had an Afghans Hannah has always experienced mental health issues, since witnessing her fathers death when she was a child.

Very twisted and one to read carefully or you may miss some vital clues. Good writing and I loved the reintroduction of some of the authors previously well loved characters.

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

After a betrayal that sent their marriage into freefall, Hannah and Sam are desperate for a fresh start with their eight-year-old daughter Lily—and where better than picture-perfect Owl Cottage in beautiful Cornwall. But something about the holiday home stirs dark memories for Hannah…

When she finds dead creatures on the doorstep and hears mysterious knocks at the door, Hannah can’t help wondering whether someone is messing with her—or whether the past she’s been running from has finally claimed her sanity.

As the disturbing events at Owl Cottage seep out into the local community and the police become involved, Hannah turns to Sam for help, but when he dismisses her worries, she wonders if she was wrong to ever trust him. Are the memories making her paranoid, or is this something more sinister than she dares imagine?

Grippingly unpredictable. Be prepared to put your life on hold! Taut and tense from the first page to the closing paragraphs……loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This story was interesting. It got more interesting after about 75% of the book. I appreciate the author's imagination and I have to say, what was really happening at the Owl cottage was surprising and shocking and I did not see it coming, which is what I like in a thriller. The story was unique but there was something I was not a fan of while I was reading the book. The many times the author used short sentences was distracting and felt like interruptions to the flow of the story, but I still enjoyed this book. Thanks to NetGalley, publisher and author, for this ARC.

You know that book where you think you have the whole plot sussed within the first few chapters and then are completely blown away by the end? Or is that just me? Well this book was that and more.
Hannah and Sam have retreated to an idyllic cottage with their young daughter in an attempt to start afresh in their marriage following Sam's affair. But strange things start happening putting Hannah on edge. Is she paranoid or right to be distrustful?
The prologue draws you into the book and you won't want to put the book down until you turn the last page
My thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for this advanced copy, my opinions are my own and not expected

Tense, anxiety inducing and suspenseful Tell Me Lies is a humdinger of a novel. It is cleverly told from the perspectives of Hannah, Maud and the police.

Hannah has suffered trauma in her childhood and carries secrets even her husband Sam doesn't know. Her ability to trust those close to her has been shattered. She would go to the ends of the earth for their daughter, Lily. Even though she's only eight, Lily has issues. The family seeks peace and mending at a rural escape called Owl Cottage. But peace is not exactly on the menu. Murder is practically at the door. Hannah's mother and friends are understandably concerned with her well-being.

The smart and snappy prologue absolutely drove me mad with anticipation! Author Teresa Driscoll is skilled with building and handling tension. The ending is very satisfying as well. The only portion I am not besotted with is the police aspect which, though necessary, is less interesting.

If you enjoy a thrillery mix of slow burn and twists, Tell Me Lies is for you. Characterization is superbly done, easy to visualize.

My sincere thank you to Thomas & Mercer and NetGalley for providing me with an early digital copy of this nail biter.

Hannah and her family are hoping a holiday away will help to mend their broken relationship, soon tho things start happening that makes Hannah become suspicious of those closest to her.
This started off slowly but did pick up really well. I really enjoyed the setting of the book and could really imagine the cottage and surroundings.
Hannah could be a little annoying at times but I liked how her character ended up. I do wish we’d got to know more of her husband Sam it didn’t feel like his character was fleshed out to well.
Overall a good read and really good ending.