Brilliant just brilliant, i would highly recommend this book

I really enjoyed this book. Liza and Beth's stories meshed perfectly to create a suspenseful mystery which kept me interested until the end. My book club will love it.

Liza is struggling; with her career, with her infertility, with her husband.

She is given 30 days to write her new novel, to prove that she has still ‘got it’, that she can produce another hit. At the same time she is undergoing fertility treatment and is suffering all the side-effects of a new hormone treatment. To add to this, her husband is tormented by the disappearance of his friend and partner, Nick and is absorbed in searching for him.

So Liza begins writing her thriller about Beth, a new mother possibly suffering from post-natal depression, but certainly suffering from the anxieties of caring for a newborn baby. She also suspects her husband, a lawyer, is having an affair with a striking police officer and decides to follow him.

I thought the structure of this book was innovative; a book written about a book being written. The main protagonist, Liza, is not only juggling her ‘real life’ but she also uses her writing as an escape from the problems besetting her in her ‘real life’. Meanwhile, Beth is clearly in trouble – things go from bad to worse for her and then she just compounds it all. Inevitably both worlds/plot lines start to merge. Liza is now clearly hearing Beth’s voice; advice, encouragement or just plain sound track. Things start to fracture and murder is on the menu; fictional, actual? What is the truth?

What a very different book. What a very different good book – with quite a good twist that I did not guess.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for providing an ARC via my Kindle in return for an honest review.

A good thriller, but not a great one. Liza is stressing about finishing a novel and gets sucked into her character Beth's world of the things she wants (a baby) and the things she might not (an adulterous spouse). When the worlds start to collide and Liza finds herself mixed in a world of fiction and reality, lines get crossed, truth gets blurred, and disaster piles on. The story drew me in, but it was ultimately the ending that ruined what could've been something really great. I will also mention that I usually really enjoy books with back-and-forth narrators, but because Liza and Beth were so similar at the brining, I often found myself momentarily confused as to whose story I was following. Overall it was a good read and I'm glad I finished it, even if I wasn't thrilled by the ending.

Fan-freakin-tabulous. Yes. I know that’s not a word. I just couldn’t think of another way to describe what the author has done in this book.

Liza is an author of a bestselling book in which she describes through the eyes of a 12-year-old abuse and murder. Since having written that best seller, Liza’s other books have not been so great. She is about to embark on the writing of another book, promising her Editor, Trevor, a draft in 30 days. Oh, the pressure of getting the ideas out onto paper.

The chapters in this book alternate between what is going on in Liza’s life and in the life of the main character of the novel she is writing, Beth. As the reader continues to read, there are parallel themes happening in both the book and the author’s life. And the very small, subliminal similarities are what makes this book even better.

This piece of work was beautifully written with all the suspense, murder, mystery, and surprise anyone needs in a thriller. This is a book I could read again, thus the 5 star rating.

Thank you to NetGalley, Cate Holahan, and Crooked Lane Books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A great twist - really enjoyed how both stories were intertwined. Slightly different but very enjoyable

Thank you to the author, Cate Holahan, the publisher, Crooked Lane Books, and Netgalley for an advanced reader copy of "Lies She Told."

I rated this book five stars because how many authors can write not just one but <b>TWO</b> enthralling psychological thrillers in one book?! Cate Holahan has managed to package two parallel and eventually intertwined psychological thriller stories into the confines of one book artfully and masterfully. Both stories are also amazingly delicious and juicy. I could <b>not</b> put this book down.

The story starts off with Liza, a moderately successful mystery/crime writer who is in a not so happy marriage to David, a high profile lawyer. Liza is struggling to write a book after experiencing a lack-luster response to her latest thriller, which has been difficult to swallow given the bestseller success of her first book. She is also struggling to get pregnant, and subjects herself to painful, mind-altering fertility treatments that sometimes leave her questioning her own sanity. David has been unwilling to be close with Liza, placing more stress on her as she pursues fulfilling her wish to conceive a child.

The second story in the book is about Beth and Jake who are also facing marital difficulties among many other issues, one of which includes Jake's infidelities. Jake, like David, is an attorney who works long hours. Beth is stuck at home caring for her baby, Vicky, and is struggling with serious post-partum depression. Stuck in the drudgery of caring for an infant in isolation while her husband is putting long hours in at work, Beth starts spying on Jake and discovers he is cheating on her with a cop involved in one of his cases.

I try to avoid spoilers in my reviews, but let's just say the lives of Liza and Beth collide and parallel one another as the book comes to crescendo. The scenario in which their lives intersect was shocking but completely realistic - the best formula for an exciting psychological thriller!

A <b>HUGE</b> kudos to Cate Holahan for bringing this story to a fantastic, exciting close. I literally read the book on every work break today because the ending was so fabulous. Her characters are vivid and real despite their character flaws, and the atmosphere and setting is intricate and detailed (especially for a book that is essentially a book within a book). I can't wait to get my hands on Holahan's other books!

Suspenseful and filled with multiple twists. From one page to the next, you become entrenched in a tale that leaves you wondering what is real and what isn't. A must for readers who enjoyed The Girl on the Train.

Great read! The author wove the book-as-plot into the book itself very, very well. And I loved the ending - not too pat, and certainly not rushed. I highly recommend it!

I received a copy of Lies She Told through NetGalley for an honest review. Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and Cate Holahan for the opportunity.

The book alternates chapters between Liza, a “romantic suspense” (her words) author, and Beth, the main character of her latest book. The alternating storylines were a nice twist and keeps the reader on their toes by trying to keep them straight. As the book progresses, the storylines seemed to come together, have many parallels and similar/familiar characters, and I was convinced that storylines would merge into one smooth plot.

The ending was disappointingly farfetched and could have been better. The plot was strong and engaging for 2/3 of the book. But for the last third, when I expected a strong finish, loose ends tied and questions answered, I felt the end lacked the substance that the plot was building up to. The ending was very surprising. Liza discovers from her childhood friend Chris that her bestselling novel was based on her repressed, sad, and morbid memories (that Chris had to tell her, which she then recalled) and that her loving, supportive husband was cheating on her with closeted gay college best friend and law partner. These revelations are carelessly tossed at the reader at the very end with no clues sprinkled throughout to give the reader any indication that these twists are occurring.

It’s not a fast-paced thriller, but a good story with slow and steady building plot and an unexpected (and some might feel disappointing) ending.

First of all, I love the cover and title. It took me a little while to get used to the toggling between Liza and Beth and I had to concentrate so that I didn't lose focus on who I was reading about. Overall, I enjoyed this suspenseful tale of a formerly successful author trying to write her next bestseller. But the lines of fiction and reality become seriously blurred. The middle of the story and build-up had me glued although I found the ending a little weak. I would read more from this author. 3.5 stars.
I received this galley in exchange for a honest review.

A story within a story, both interconnected. An author is writing a thriller about a new Mother who believes that her husband has started an affair and is going to abandon her. The author's husband has recently "lost" his partner and is distraught and overwhelmed by all of it. She is feeling neglected and ignored. One thing leads to another and deaths occur. I won't go any further because of spoilers, but it is very well written and captivating. The ending even offers twists that are unexpected and believable. Thanks to Net Galley and Crooked Lane for an ARC for an honest review.

An okay read and a descent story which I would have rated higher with a better ending.

Lies She Told is a thrilling, gripping novel right from the start. Full of twists and turns, the novel is told through alternating storylines that blur the line between fiction and reality. Holahan skillfully weaves the two stories together, keeping the suspense high while leading to an unexpected, yet satisfying conclusion. The ending is slightly cliche but the overall uniqueness of the novel, along with Holahan's writing style, really make Lies She Told and exceptional read.

I've enjoyed reading this book. Despite the fact that it was a little confusing at times between the two characters, the real world and the imaginary one, you get swept into it and get attached to both the characters. I think the book is well written as you can feel the claustrophobic atmosphere surrounding Liza and Beth .The ending was well plotted as I didn't see that coming. It has been a pleasure reading 'Lies She Told Me' and I would definitely recommend this book. The only thing that I find out of place was when Beth breast fed her baby on the curb, while observing her husband in the restaurant. I find that action a little strange. But this book merits a five star. I'll be writing a review on Amazon.fr under the name of citi. Thank you for letting me read this book in advance.

Hooked me from the beginning! Fast pace thriller with characters that kept me guessing until the end!

The concept was interesting but it was a bit confusing switching between "real" life and the character's novel she was outlining. Throw in an obligatory emotional disorder (more than one actually) and the result is a but messy.

Very good book! Loved the parallel stories, including how easy it was to keep them straight, and how it raised the suspense a little. I really enjoyed the ending especially, as I didn't want to see Beth taken from her baby.

Liza is writing a novel about Beth, and this book switches between the two stories. Liza is dealing with a lot in her home life, she cannot fall pregnant & her husbands partner has gone missing. The 2 books link together throughout and the ending is a cracker! Well written and easy to follow, even when the stories are constantly switching with each other. A very enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my unbiased review.

Had a hard time putting this book down! The way it's written it's different from anything I've read, which makes it fun. Liza is writing a fiction novel which also living out her own drama. Some of it was a bit predictable, but some of it I didn't see coming at all! In the end, the story and the ending is a bit far fetched (which is why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5) but that just makes it all the more of an intriguing read. Wonderful for the beach this summer!