This was a very engaging and engrossing book! It was suspenseful and full of twists. I especially liked the main character, Poppy, anyone who enjoys a good domestic thriller will love this book. It was impossible to put down once I started reading!

This was such an interesting read! I loved the relationship between despite the red flags, but you know sometimes things happen like that. Poppy and Drew decided not to tell each other about their past, which works for some people, but probably not the idea, especially in their case. This book was a little hard to read at times due to a few scenes that dealt with suicide and adultery and minors, but I wouldn't say it was a bad book because of that, This book had such a good build up and I was so excited to get to the end of the book but the ending kind of fell flat or me. I needed more.
There were a few twists in this book, but they weren't jaw dropping or made me gasp. I just read through them. This is a nice quick read if you want something a book for a trip.

I enjoyed this book- it had a solid buildup of suspense that kept me interested throughout, asking “when will we find out that this really *is* all too good to be true, what are they hiding?”... but the ending fell so flat. Sure there were secrets, sure the husband & wife’s special agreement made for some drama and friction what with hiding their respective pasts. The twists just felt so inconsequential. I would have loved to have seen more nefarious intent driving this plot along, that would have made for a much more interesting ethical dilemma. (Thank you to NetGalley for the free advanced e-reader!)

The Truth Hurts reminds me of a Tarryn Fisher novel in a way and I am LOVING IT! This book has all the fixings for a domestic thriller and I gobbled it up! Rebecca Reid has weaved quite a story about marriage and lies and I couldn't put it down!

** Full review to come during release!

Thank you to #netgalley #rebeccareid and #harpercollins for sending me this book in exchange for my honest review.



This book was arduous for me. It took so long to get to ANY action, whatsoever. By the time you finally get a single answer.. It's hard even care about them anymore, honestly. The ending was a let down that was only amplified by the endless build up. The nanny-and-the-dad stuff was too cliche. I was a little excited when it felt like maybe Caroline would be the one to overstep, at least that'd be different. And unfortunately, the twist at the end felt cheap. The "mistake" Poppy made was terrible, but resulted in Jim dying inadvertently. And the murder from Drew's past was somewhat similar, also. For one, he was a child. And also, it haunted him and shaped his life, forever. Why are they SUDDENLY stone cold killers? Like I said, it felt like an out of the place twist for mere shock factor alone. If I was retooling this story, I'd drop some clues that they're both actually evil throughout the book and add some action at a couple of earlier intervals, as well. Too bad it didn't work out overall for me because the premise was SO intriguing.

Synopsis: Poppy and Drew are both hiding secrets. Caught up in the sunny Ibiza summer, Poppy and Drew meet at a time when they both need it most. When they meet, they make an agreement with each other: do not talk about the past. The novel springs romance, thrill, and suspense. How far will they go to keep the past buried?
For the first 40% of the book Truth Hurts, I was unsure of where this book could possibly twist and turn. May I add, I was very much into the romance whirlwind that was Poppy and Drew. It was incredibly quick, hot, and gravitationally shocking… which is where I found the most unease. From the moment of reading the synopsis, I was highly intrigued because it did not give the most information, so I would definitely need to figure it out for myself. What I found to be very riveting about this was that I was unable to really put the book down at first. The book wasn’t slow at all, but I found myself not getting as much information as I wanted-- and that was a good thing! It intrigued me to figure out why Drew wanted Poppy and was the love ever real, or what the real reasoning behind it was.
By the end of the book, I had a bit of it figured out, but definitely not the extent that it had played out. I wasn’t thrilled by the ending, I found it to be a bit rushed in the last 30 or so pages. Not to say that the plot wasn’t a good story, but I would have liked a little more depth to what was going on, which is why I would say it was a ⅘ star for me. The story itself was great, and I really fell for the characters. But, by the end, it fell a little bit flat.
Overall, I think it was a quick read, a suspenseful read, and a book that I would definitely recommend to those who are into these kinds of stories!
TRIGGER: Suicide, Adultery (Minor), Murder

Thank you NetGalley, Rebecca Reid, and HarperCollins Publishing for gifting me this Kindle edition book!

Freshly out of a job, Poppy is swept off her feet by a rich, handsome man. He sweeps her into a whirlwind marriage on the condition that she agree they will not talk about their pasts and just start fresh. Of course she realizes this is a bit of a red flag, but she too has things she'd rather not divulge. But are there things about him she really should know???

This was a fast, entertaining read--perfect beach book.

I was soooooo ( hand clap, fancy dance) excited for this book. When I saw my ARC come in I couldn’t wait to rip open and digest its greatness.

I was absolutely enthralled in this twisty romance. Imagine losing your job and having no where to go, then going to the nearest place to grab a drink and maybe find someone to share the bed with. Instead, you get a romance with a rich stranger, who has deeper secrets then your own. Maybe, too deep. All along you’re not allowed to ask about his past, and he won’t ask about yours. Who has more to hide?

This is a great suspense novel that will keep you jolted to the very end. I can’t wait to get a paper copy with this awesome cover.

* thank you netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for my honest and humble review.

Drew and Poppy! They had love at first Ibiza bar (the beers they sell must be enchanting) Their chemistry is so strong. They keep secrets for each other but they act suspicious. They lie because they know when truth comes out they can lose what they have together…

I can still hear Lizzo singing:”Bom bom bi dom bi dum dum bay” when I’m reading their story.
Do you want to know how their story begins?

Poppy gets fired from her nanny job she’s been doing for last 6 years because she stands up against the careless mother who neglects her kids. She gets kicked in the middle of the night, burrowing her ex-bosses’ jeep and wearing ex-boss’ high heels (her pride prevents her get back to house for her own shoes) and she finally stops at a bar, spending her last money for the beers as charming, older, rich man sits her table. Yes this is Drew. He seduces her, offering his house’s guest room for the night, rejecting to have sex with her because they’re both drunk (what a gentleman!) and the very next day, he buys her clothes, pays for hairdresser, joins her to face with her ex-boss Mrs. Henderson for getting her last payment and leaving the car keys to her house.

So their one night stand-ish meets Pretty Woman-ish relationship slowly turns into summer fling and finally Drew asks her to marry him. And he also offers her to have a clean slate, having an agreement: they’re not talking about their past, they will focus on their futures.

This is a definition of Poppy’s dream marriage because something happened to her or she did something really bad at her first nanny gig that she is still feeling guilty about it. But what if her husband dearest’s secret way too much bigger than hers?

He buys her a new house as wedding present named “Thursday House” (Because they met on Thursday, oh Drew, how sweet of you!) but why everyone in the town rejects to work there or why they are over charging them for any regular service? Who were the previous owners of the house? Why they left so fast without getting any of their belongings?

Poppy is afraid of knowing because asking for the truth means she has to come clean with her sins she’s atoned. What if hear no evil, see no evil and speak no evil is the best way to have a perfect marriage! But what if her perfect marriage is just façade and there is a great danger waiting for her at the other side of the iceberg?

Well, ending is twisty and dark. This book is one of quickest reads. It was captivating, smart, entertaining. It slowed down after the middle, I started to lose my interest but thankfully the author picked up the place where she hits the brakes and starts her fast pacing, heart throbbing drive till the end.

I liked Poppy. Straightforward, smart, sassy, has been raised by over conservative, abusing mother, learning from her mistakes. And their hot chemistry with Drew was intriguing. There are still some missing elements about the final conclusion. Maybe I was waiting for more soul crushing explanations but it was still good enough for me.

I’m rounding up my 3.5 stars to 4 because it was still better than 3 starred, mediocre, Switzerland books.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins for sharing this page turner ARC in exchange my honest review.

Overall, I thought the narrative lumbered in pacing. It was a slower-than-anticipated read. Both Poppy and Drew still suffered from dark secrets buried deep in their past. The impact on their lives to the current day seemed to be magnified and blown out of proportion.

The big reveal(s) were a bit deflating, HOWEVER, the ending redeemed the story. Understated and unforgivable. Loved it! As my patience was rewarded, I recommend it. 3.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins Publishers, and Rebecca Reid for an ARC of 'The Truth Hurts' in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

This may be one of the most fitting titles ...ever! Yes the truth definitely does hurt! Especially if you are Gina.. don't worry you will get that once you have read the book.

A girl, a guy hook up in a bar. They never leave each other's side...then rush to get married...I mean what could go wrong??? Well for starters these two could be called crazy meets crazier!

Poor little Poppy is fired from her position as a nanny from the Henderson's when she dares to speak up when they showed up hours late from their night out. Instead of apologizing for keeping Poppy up late, they kicked her out into the street. Not just out into the street, but into the street in Ibiza, where they were at for vacation. How heartless is that? She didn't know a single person. Just for speaking up. Well that is what she tells Drew.

Oh Drew...handsome, rich, controlling, secretive, Drew. What is this guy hiding and what is his agenda? I mean at times he was just so darn romantic. He bought her a house and named it after the day of the week they met. He named it Thursday House, I mean who even knows what day of the week they met? You go Drew, but then again, I sure hope his new wife is good with Thursday House because she had no say in it.

I don't know for some reason I kept finding myself humming Bad Romance by Lady Gaga the whole time I was writing this review. It was a twisted story of two little lovebirds full of secrets. Such an addictive, easy read. The ending did seem a bit rushed to me, with a big old twist that made me go ...oh now I get it. You will see that the beginning and the ending will tie in. Overall I really enjoyed this and am looking forward to more by this author.

I read The Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid as an ARC. This story will take you on an incredible thrill ride from start to finish! The story definitely had me hooked from the first few pages and I couldn’t let myself put it down. I didn’t see the ending coming but what a wonderful way to wrap up the mystery. This one definitely kept me guessing right up to the end. I highly recommend this story; it was a fun and easy read. I cannot wait to read another book by Rebecca Reid.

The Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid is a page turner. Twenty eight year old Poppy is out of a job and thrown out into the streets of Ibiza after getting fired. As she drinks her sorrows away, the handsome and affluent Drew joins her. Without a place to sleep, Poppy agrees to sleep in his larger than life house. Drew dotes on her, and soon enough their whirlwind romance turns into marriage. Right before they say "I do", Drew asks Poppy if they can not talk about the time before they met, to keep the past in the past. Poppy, who has her own secrets, agrees even though it makes her stomach turn. As time goes by, Poppy can't shake her curiosity. Drew is adamant about the rule, which only drives Poppy's curiosity until she breaks.

This book was all about the build up. It wasn't necessarily action packed, but the entire book led up to the twist at the end, which was all worth it. Reid's writing allows you to get inside Poppy's mind, and see why she's willing to forget the past for Drew, but why her curiosity can't stop from nagging her. The plot reminds me of other thrillers, until the end, which I found very unique.
Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read and review.

3.5 stars

Thank you to #netgalley #rebeccareid and #harpercollins for the complimentary book for an unbiased truthful review.

This was a quick easy read- Poppy is a nanny with a secretive past. She meets Drew - a successful businessman with, you guessed it, a secretive past. They fall in love and decide the only way to have a happy marriage is to never talk about the past. He plies her with money, treats her with respect, and seems pretty damn perfect.

After a weekend with their friends, some old truths come to light. Why wouldn't they- Drew's childhood friends know about his past.... But, as with many books the secrets aren't as shocking as the author wants to let on.

Overall, quick easy read. I kept waiting for something to happen and I guess it sorta did..... At the end, the two were perfect for one another.

3.5 stars rounded down to 3.

I was initially very excited about this book, as the blurb mentioned "A Simple Favor" which I really liked. And at first, I really liked it. I could picture the beginnings of Poppy and Drew's romance in exotic Ibiza, and I loved the idea of them making their first home together in a smaller village. The story started to build toward some big reveal, that I was sure was going to be shocking...but then, for me, it kind of fell flat. There were a couple of reveals - the smaller was way less shocking than I thought it would be, and the bigger was much later in the book than expected, and did not give enough room for resolution. There were some secrets and storylines just left hanging, likely because of the narration perspective. Overall, a fine suspense read, but I wasn't impressed by the secrets that were ultimately revealed.

The Truth Hurts by author Rebecca Reid is a mystery novel that will not disappoint! The thrill is real! Characters are great! I would recommend this book!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.