One Little Lie is a quick and easy read. Kate is a divorcee with an ex husband who is getting ready to marry his mistress that he left Kate for. Kate has two children and a job she hates and now she has a stalker! Lots of problems abound as she tries to keep everything together and fight depression. Lots of twists and turns throughout with a surprise ending. I liked it very much and. I highly recommend.

Thanks to Net Galley for allowing me to read this amazing arc for my honest opinion.

One Little Lie – Christopher Greyson

Kate Gardner is a newly single mother, in a new town, trying to cope with a sudden divorce, and the angst of seeing her ex-husband Scott flaunt his new relationship, while she tries to pick up the pieces, keep her sanity and maintain an air of normalcy for her children. While at her son’s soccer game, Kate sends a drone into the air on a test flight, only to have it fall, striking her in the head and knocking her to the ground. Mortified, she keeps silent as bystanders search for the drone’s owner, with her son asking to keep it, in hopes of finding the owner on video.

The next morning, two police officers arrive, prepared to investigate the incident. Embarrassed about her lie of omission, Kate keeps quiet about the drone’s origin while they question her about yesterday’s events. As they review footage from the drone’s flight, it quickly becomes apparent that someone has been taking an unusual interest in Kate. An unrecognizable male figure in a blue cap is seen lurking in much of the footage captured. From that point on, things just seem to escalate, and Kate fears she’s losing her mind…

First, Scott informs her that he wants custody of the children, then her vehicle is vandalized, and she loses her job. A trip to school to pick up her children leads to humiliation and the knowledge that someone is out to destroy her…but who? The stalker, or someone much closer to home? As tensions mount, Kate discovers that she has two unexpected allies – and she’ll need every bit of their help to unravel the lies and deception that surround her…

This is my second novel by Christopher Greyson, and I read it straight through in a single sitting – I just couldn’t put it down! The storyline grabs you from the start and the hits just keep on coming as the pages turn. The characters provoked a lot of emotion – some you just loved to hate, and while I has guessed at who the protagonist was, I was still stunned at as I read the last few pages. Was happy to see a nod to my other favorite Greyson character in there as well! A riveting read, great for the beach, or a stormy day, cause you won’t want to put it down!!

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The beginning was a little slow for me but the element of the mystery kept me from leaving it, I was really hooked until the middle of it. The writing style is simple and its an easy read, I did find myself skimming through some parts however I did want to know who was following her. I found myself wanting to slap Kate sometimes but I was empathetic to her feelings and why she let herself be beaten down, she found courage in herself because of her kids and that I can totally relate to that. I loved Donna (her best friend) she provided some comic relief and a sense of security that Kate needed and Audrey ( her mother in law) was just that woman you want to be when you grow up. The ending was good, I had my suspicious on who was behind it but I was still shook by how it all unraveled.

Kate is divorced and struggling to keep afloat financially. She barely tolerates her ex, hates his new fiancee, and her former mother-in-law seems to not like her very much. The only light in her life are her two kids, Andy and Ava.

A crashed drone is the source of the One Little Lie from the title. That's when Kate discovers she has a stalker and her life really starts to fall apart.

I enjoyed the writing and the various twists and turns. Greyson was really good at building up the suspense. I was, however, unfulfilled by the ending. After everything Kate had gone through, I expected more. Honestly, the epilogue left me puzzled. Still an enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

This book seemed like it had such a good potential. There was so much build up but the climax and after that just wasn’t that great. It kinda brushed over a lot of details in the end which I think would have made it a 5 star. Even some parts in the beginning and end where boring. It didn’t go much into the investigation or had any intense parts.

This is the fourth book I've read by this author, and - as with the other three - I'm glad I did. It's fast-paced, engrossing and immensely readable.

Kate is a recently divorced mother of two young children, Andy and Ava. By most accounts, including hers, her super-smooth ex-husband was emotionally abusive - particularly adept at gaslighting. He's also controlling, a trait he seems to have picked up from his mother, who lives nearby. Kate is trying to build a life back for herself and her kids - holding down a temp job she really, really hopes will be temporary. On one fateful day, she's testing a drone - a freelance assignment from a friend who wants her to write a product review.

As her bad luck would have it (and trust me, this woman has more bad luck throughout this entire book than Carter's ever had liver pills), the drone takes a header near her son's soccer field - literally; it smacks her right on the noggin. Video from the drone seems to indicate that she's got a stalker, but - worried about what the police will think of her (one hunky officer in particular) - and bolstered by her lawyer ex-husband's advice - she tells a fib that will come back to haunt her.

That ex-husband, for the record, has settled in with a former high-school sweetheart who hates Kate with all her wicked heart (a feeling that's mutual, although Kate's heart is more wishy washy than wicked). Therein comes my only complaint with the story: I'm glad it ended when it did, because I was ready to pitch Kate and her self-doubting, fence-sitting, do everything exactly the wrong way persona right in the trash can even if it meant my Kindle went with it. Hand-wringing ladies like her who can't find a backbone do add considerable angst to a story and to a degree I even sympathize - for a while. But when they just keep on saying and doing stupid things, my tolerance takes a nosedive.

Fortunately for my Kindle (and for Kate, whose very life may be on the line), the end comes just in time. I must admit I had two possible prime suspects who were behind all the nasty things that happened and both of them were dead wrong, which is a plus in my book. Of course, I can't reveal any details, but all in all I was satisfied with how everything turned out - and I'm sure other readers will agree. Good job!

I rarely find a book that keeps me so hooked I can’t put it down. One Little Lie is that book. A sympathetic character. A dizzying mystery with unexpected turns. They both convinced me to give it a 5-star rating.

The Story in a Nutshell
Kate has it rough. Between a recent divorce, an awful job, and a thriving relationship between her ex and his high-school boo, it’s no wonder it seems she’s losing her mind. Add to that a creepy stalker, the threat of losing her children, and the fact that the entire town seems to turn against her.

The Best Part of One Little Lie
I loved how the author kept me guessing until the end, revealing bits of information as the story progressed, at the end all falling into place.
The characters are also a very strong point. I was particularly fond of Audrey, who was exactly what Kate needed, when she needed her the most.

…And the Bad News
I wasn’t happy with the way Kate’s interest in Ryan progressed. It seemed that all she was interested in were his muscles and his eyes–physical attributes. He was much more than that, and the author showed it. While I admit there are women out there who might ‘go crazy’ when they see some guy with a wide chest, Kate doesn’t seem the type. I would’ve wanted to see her take notice of who he is, not just how he looks.

The Characters
Other characters call Kate a doormat. They’re right–at least in the beginning. I’m all for being kind and forgiving, but Kate goes way beyond that. She lets people and life in general turn her into a punching bag. Until she doesn’t.
Luckily, characters grow, and Kate grows a lot. I wanted badly to see her succeed. This book is about much more than the mystery revolving around the stocker. It’s about learning to take control of your life and let go of the disruptive elements. Kate learns to do that, and I was delighted to see her get there.
One Little Lie has many well-developed, unique characters. From Audrey to Ryan to Tammi. Even Kate’s children feel like real kids–which made them exhausting.

Whodunit
Even from reading the blurb, you think you know who the bad guy is. The stalker, whoever he may be. But is he really responsible for everything that happens to Kate? From pornographic messages to embarrassing fliers and her car being defaced, could there be more than one bad guy? I’ve asked myself that question as I was reading.

This was a fun, quick read. A fast-paced plot with great characters, and a few unexpected twists. Make this your summer beach read! Highly recommended.

I spent a couple hours (well spent at that) reading this, and thoroughly enjoyed it. At first I thought, "Kate has some serious issues", feeling perhaps it was more of a psychological thriller with a whacked main character. I was wrong. I dislike reading reviews that are pretty much a synopsis of the book, because it removes the fun of using your brain to work through the plot, so I never do that.

At first, Kate comes across as a little weak but, as the plot progresses, the changes are obvious, and I'll leave those to the reader to find. As well, this has enough twists and turns to qualify for a 6 Flags roller coaster. Having read the ending, 'hmmm....' is all I'll say.

Another great read from Christopher Greyson!

Her world became an avalanche of self-doubt and insecurity after watching her cheating ex-husband thrive with his mistress and feeling that the entire town was laughing at her as a mother, wife and woman. Now a stalker is shadowing her every move and Kate has no idea why and the ONE LITTLE LIE she told will make her look even more unstable.

Christopher Greyson weaves a tangle web of lies, deceit and chaos as Kate becomes embroiled in an unimaginable plot that makes her feel she is losing her mind. Only the help of an unlikely ally and a police detective stand between her and losing her children along with any sense of dignity she has left.

A solid story, definitely twisted into a suspenseful tale that will have readers second guessing themselves with every new event. For me, a slight failure to truly connect with the main character and her actions sometimes threw me out of the story, but not enough to enjoy that ending!

I received a complimentary ARC edition from Greyson Media! This is my honest and voluntary review.

Not a cozy mystery but is it a thriller or a psychological drama? You decide. Writing style is classic. Plot is intricate with some eye popping twists and turns. A little humor keeps this from becoming too dark. The characters are well drawn and sprinkled with just enough unlikable to be realistic. A worthwhile read.

This book was hard to put down. Lots of drama and suspense. I was almost to the end of the book before I got it right. Well written with a solid plot. Christopher Greyson is a new author for me, one I will be following. I'd like to thank Greyson Media for the advance copy.

Wow, loved this one!! The characters were so amazingly developed and I truly loved them all, even the ones I loved to hate. I think I suspected every single person at one point throughout the book and was still surprised by the ending! I read this in a day and I’m sad it’s over. Definitely recommend!

I am always super excited when I find a NEW author that writes a book that I simply can't put down! Christopher Greyson has just made my STOP EVERYTHING AND READ THIS BOOK BY YOUR ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️STAR AUTHORS RIGHT NOW SUPER IMPORTANT LIST! 😉📖👍🏼 Oh my goodness...the drama and the lies and the ending to this book was magnificent. 🤗 I am tremendously impressed with how easily his novel flowed and the depth of characters in this novel that I am going to start his "Jack" series because of his superb writing style.. 😁 A definite MUST READ for thriller/mystery/drama book lovers around the globe. 🌎😉

This was a solid suspense book. I liked the experience from male author with a female protagonist and I thought the did a great job developing the story and characters.

One Little Lie is a great book full of mystery and suspense. Kate is a recently divorced mom and while attending her son's soccer games tells what she thinks will just be a little lie and not cause any trouble. However, that lie causes her all kinds of problems and her ex husband is threatening to get primary custody of their children. I would highly recommend this book.

Kate has an ex-husband with a new fiancé, a fixer-upper for a house, and a temp job she hates. The only brightness in her life is her 2 children. But now she has a stalker, she's having trouble remembering things, and the whole town thinks she's a slut. This is an engrossing tight thriller with hints of "Gaslight" and a light romance.

Kate had high hopes when she moved to her husband‘s hometown, but her domestic bliss was short-lived. Blindsided by her spouse’s very public affair with his high school sweetheart and a painful divorce, Kate’s determined to hold onto custody of her kids and pull herself together. When Kate’s bashed in the head by a drone at her son’s soccer game and face-plants in the grass, it’s more than her self-esteem that’s shattered. The drone’s video reveals that someone is stalking her. And though the handsome detective she’s falling for vows to protect her, Kate knows to be wary of any man making vows. Kate has lied about one little thing, but that lie will lead to the unraveling of everything.

The court of public opinion hs weighed in against Kate, and one cop may not be enough to protect her. This is a fast-paced, twisty novel about love, hate, family, and consequences. Recommended for all thriller lovers.

I absolutely loved this book! A must read for any suspense fan.

Is Katie losing her mind? After an exhausting divorce from her cheating husband, Katie's life is turned upside down...again. This time its from a stalker she didn't even know she had.

After crashing a drone, and having lied about it, she finds out that she has a stalker. She can't tell the truth about the drone's true ownership without the police not believing her about the stalker, and this starts her downward spiral making her question herself.

The cops think she's crazy (thanks to Tammi) and believe that she's making everything up, but she knows the threat is real. Her best friend comes with up a plan to catch the stalker, only to turn up missing herself. Add sleepwalking and the fact that her ex wants custody of the kids, no wonder she feels like she's losing her mind.

Will they catch the stalker before it's too late to save herself and the ones that she loves? This is a fast paced edge of your seat thriller that I had trouble putting down.

Wonderfully written with dynamic characters that draw you into their lives, Christopher Greyson has done it again. I am eagerly awaiting his next book, maybe Jack will make an appearance....

Thank you to Netgalley for this e-Arc which I received in exchange for an honest review

I enjoyed this quite a bit although there were elements which did pull me out of the story. It is unusual for me to read a male author with a female protagonist as the main character. Greyson writes fairly a-typical female characteristics and this dropped it down a star. I never felt completely connected to Kate even though the story was mostly from her POV.

Having said that, I didn't see the 'twist' coming and I was kept engrossed in the story and read this in an enjoyable afternoon.

One Little Lie was a quick read and a solid mystery/thriller which I recommend.