This book is no “Big Little Lies”... which I loved. I persevered until 25%, but aside from one character returning from New York, and drinking nothing has happened. There is too much description, not enough happening. For example

“The red lanterns swinging from greasy beams at the Willow Garden Restaurant gave Will’s face a spruce of colour Hannah hadn’t seen before. Shaking her hair, wet from the rain, Hannah took a seat opposite him while they awaited their food. His thick thighs barely fit on the plastic seat and he wore three shades of blue, but there was something about how comfortable he looked, casually waiting for order fifty-three, that had Hannah intrigued.“

And

“Cicadas hummed a scratchy chorus as the dregs of dreary daylight succumbed to the stormy night. Hannah and Will exchanged cursory glances when they returned to Blake’s house with three bags of oily Chinese to hear the tell-tale sounds of silliness down on the lawn; Abbi had her Cannon SLR slung around her neck and was making crazy faces with abandon to catch Eadie in a smile. Hannah always thought Abbi laughed too much for a grownup –as if no one told her you’re supposed to grow out of that. But earlier she’d been prickly, melancholy, even and Hannah wasn’t sure which of tonight’s moods was the realer.”

People have come hope with takeaway.. and we have a whole paragraphs of detail that doesn’t seem to relate to anything.

Not my type of novel unfortunately.

WOW what an interesting read. This story has lies, lies and more lies along with many secrets. Us we got to know each character a little more came out, another twist, another turn. It all kept me interested until the very end. Definitely worth reading.

Two couples find themselves entwined in a series of lies that lead to a secret that could have very dire consequences.

Abbi is married to Will - he is an intelligent doctor who is charitable and loves Abbi completely. Abbi really loves Will, too. She is a bit to handle as her (sometimes) thoughtless free spirit tends to lead her astray. They have a beautiful 5 year old daughter, Eadie.

Blake (adopted by Abbi's parents) is like a brother to Abbi. They confide in each other about everything. Eventually, this may become a problem for Hannah and Will...

At the present, Hannah, the love of Blake's life, returns to Australia after 6 years in the States. This time for good, hopes Blake. A rocky start does not help things along, either.

In good times and in bad the four interact as the story rolls out. There is a definite secret between Abbi and Blake that no one can EVER know about. What is that secret? How will it affect Will & Abbi's marriage and Blake and Hannah's new start together?

The secret and what happens afterward will both surprise you as it shocks the two couples.

Find out what happens in this twisty, suspenseful thriller!

Many Thanks to Pantera Press and NetGalley for another roller coaster ride !!!