Wow! This book has so many twists and turns and keep me guessing time and time again as to who was the innocent party and who was the killer. Up until the final plot twist I really didn’t see it coming. I read this in a day and a half and I couldn’t put it down! Fantastic and very cleverly written and I shall be highly recommending it!

Claire is a talented actress hampered by unwise relationships. She works uncover as a honey trap for cheating men, a role which she is good at but at the same time revolts her. Her life is suddenly changed by the death of one of her clients which plunges her into a murder investigation. I liked the style of writing, at times it mimicked a film script which mimics Claire’s ultimate desire to be acting on stage or for film. I also found her character intriguing – when was she acting and when was she not? There are numerous unusual twists in this novel and I didn’t expect the ending! Highly recommended read.

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I loved Delany's previous book and was delighted to receive publisher approval to read this through Netgalley. However, this wasn't in the same league as The Girl Before, and the author's explanation at the end that this is a rewrite of a previous unsuccessful novel is telling. The Baudelaire references become a bit clunky and an academic studying him would be too obvious a suspect for murders committed in his 'style', particularly when one victim was his wife. The police operation to try to uncover the murderer stretches credulity just a little too far and Claire's dubious past makes her far from the ideal candidate to be part of it. There are episodes in the book that are ridiculous, including an incident in the theatre that has no repercussions and a discharge from hospital at the behest of an obscure academic with no medical training. These negatives are disappointing as this had the potential to be a really good book and the author is adept at creating pace and intrigue. Perhaps the publishers were too keen to get another book out?

Another great book from the author. Love her style of writing. Very believable characters and story plot. A must read!

Nothing short of sensational. I have read book headlines with 'full of twists' etc and at the end of the book you wonder if you missed them! Not with this book, superb from beginning to end with lots of twists you don't see coming especially a big one about half way through which I definitely did not expect. Keep the title in mind as you read through because you do not have to believe it. Only minor criticism is that I found the build-up finale somewhat melodramatic and I would have preferred a more down to earth location (no pun intended here!) Other than that a book you will not forget and I sincerely hope a film comes from the book as visually it would not lose any of the drama and false trails. Ten out of five.

A very readable book that keeps you involved right to the end. There are many twists and turns that leave you at a loss in trying to guess where the truth lies.

Wow. Wow. Wow. Wow.

There is little else to say.

Twisty, turny, exquisitely written. It gripped me and I finished in a day - not bad when I have “real life” to partake in too. Possibly my novel of the year.

I’ve enjoyed the rest of Delaney’s work, but this blew me away.

I nearly gave up at 80% through this book,as it just seemed so totally unbelievable.
I didn't care by that point who killed Stella.

I made it through to the end,and none of my thoughts on it changed.

Claire is an actress. British, living in New York and desperate for work. Any work will do which leads her to working for a divorce firm. When someone she has been following is murdered the police enlist her help and acting skills to get the suspect to confess. But is he guilty? Are the police using her? Will this be her greatest acting part ever? Who should she believe?

Different to what i was expecting. There were moments whereby i was enjoying and the next i was struggling. I did read 'The Girl Before' which was so much better in my opinion. I think on the whole that i am not used to read stories which reads like a script (in parts) and this in turn was a little off putting.

I would like to thank Netgalley and the Publishers for my copy and this is my honest review.

This book had me gripped from the start. Lots of twists and turns. It is definitely a book to add to your MUST READ list.

I received a copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book centres around Claire. She is a struggling actress who has come to New York from England under a cloud having had an affair with her famous co-star. Unable to get herself a green card she gets a job with an agency entrapping married men. When her client is found dead she is hired to try and get a confession out of the husband.

I genuinely do not know how I feel about this book. It really messes with your head. As the title suggests there is so many lies that it is really hard to know who is telling the truth. Because of this some parts of the book are confusing. I was constantly loving it one minute and hating it the next. I much preferred The Girl Before.

Claire is a British actress in New York who is running from her past life. Unable to work officially without a green card, she does some cash in hand work for women who need evidence of their husband's infidelity for the divorce courts. In this shady world of hotel bars and entrapment, she meets the Foglers; Stella Fogler is worried about her husband, but is it simply paranoia? When murder is committed, Claire finds herself acting for her life and caught up in a web of lies. In a world where no-one tells the truth, least of all Claire, can the murderer ever be found?

I read this in a day, keen to find out what happened. Apart from a bit of a lull about two thirds of the way through, the plot races along and there are plenty of twists that kept me interested. I can't say that the characters are particularly appealing or empathetic, but there was plenty of tension to keep me reading and the links to Baudelaire's 'Fleurs du Mal' are cleverly incorporated. I personally found some of the twists a bit unbelievable and wasn't keen on the use of scripted speech (the book often switches to dialogue written as a script which could be seen as clever given the acting trope that runs through the novel - however, I found it a bit distracting).

Overall, this is a pacy and engaging thriller that will keep you reading long into the night. You may have some niggles with it, but you certainly won't put it down!

This is a very cleverly written book. It has an intricate story line which keeps changing direction to confuse the reader. It is a confusion that goes down well and makes you want to keep at it. The depiction of the central character Claire is very convincing and the detail about her childhood is an essential support to understanding her. Several times I thought I had guessed the outcome of the story and identified the muderer but no way. It is much more complex than that.

I was super excited to get this book as I really loved the previous one by this author. I certainly wasn’t disappointed and was taken in from the first page.
I loved the twists and turns in this book, I kept thinking I had guessed it and it would surprise me again. The storyline is unique and the characters well developed. I’d recommend this for anyone who likes a great psychological thriller.

Believe me by JP Delaney was such an exciting and incredible read! The shocking twists had me gasping in disbelief!

I loved how it focused on the mind of the unwilling victim, as it studied the mind of the murderer. Claire’s and Patrick’s characters intrigued me very well, and it scared me at how compatible they were.

The novel had me guessing throughout. I felt I could predict the ending, but was completely taken by surprise on it. I would not have guessed it at all.

This novel, to me, was one of the best thrillers that I have read so far. It would be a definite recommendation from me.

I love this book. The story is so strong. The characters are flawed, believable and totally devious. Who murdered Patrick's wife - him, Claire, someone else. Who's acting and who's playing it straight? Everybody? Anybody? There are so many twists and turns, so many attacks and counter-attacks. Love - is it real? Who's working for who. These are the questions that went through my head - and weren't answered until the very end.

I alternated between enjoying this and getting aggravated by it. In the end I wanted to see what the result was but it didn't hold any surprises. A shame as it had seemed such a good premise.

I was addicted to this book! I loved the idea of it. This author really does write incredible thrillers. I was so excited to receive this ARC and it really didn't disappoint.

If you loved the previous novel, you will love this too.

I absolutely adored this book! It is like one of those all-absorbing movies you can’t bear to pause for even a fraction of a second! I loved the story and the risk involved in the plot - the whole thing is gustsy and intriguing without ever becoming predictable or cliche. I read it in two days and I am now experiencing that loss you get from really good novels - you know where you just WISH it were twice, three times, four times as long because you want to read more and engage with the characters further. It’s not a high-brow book the likes of, say, A Little Life or The Goldfinch or even A Secret History - books where you savour every word, every sentence being exquisitely crafted. But for a thriller? This was phenomenal. It reminded me a bit of The Girlfriend Experience (season 1) - I kept picturing the lead actress as Claire. It has that sexy combination of intrigue and characters weaving a tightly-woven net of truths and fictions as they move the plot ahead at a steady pace that maintains you thirsty for more. All in all, I recommend this and give it a 5/5. Can’t wait to see the movie!