Sue Fortin’s Your Little Lies presents a suspenseful dive into the murky waters of trust and hidden threats, set against the backdrop of a seemingly idyllic community. This mystery thriller follows Hannah and Jasper as they move to the luxurious gated neighborhood of Silverbanks, only to find their dream home overshadowed by unsettling dangers lurking within their new surroundings.

The novel kicks off with Hannah and Jasper’s fresh start in Silverbanks, a picturesque locale promising a perfect blend of security and comfort. Their new home, with its modern amenities and scenic beach access, seems to be the ideal setting for raising their daughter, Pia. The opening scenes set a tone of optimism and contentment, which is soon shattered by an unsettling encounter.

Hannah's meeting with her enigmatic next-door neighbor introduces the first hints of unease. The brief, unsettling recognition she experiences in his eyes suggests a troubling connection or hidden agenda, transforming their dream home into a place of potential peril. This moment of suspense marks the beginning of a gripping narrative where the veneer of tranquility begins to crack, revealing a deeper layer of mystery and threat.

Fortin skillfully builds tension through a series of twists and revelations. The story’s pacing is adeptly managed, with suspenseful moments interspersed with periods of introspection and character development. The plot unfolds through Hannah’s increasingly anxious perspective as she attempts to unravel the truth behind her neighbor’s suspicious behavior and the latent dangers that surround her family. Each revelation adds complexity to the narrative, keeping readers engaged and guessing about the true nature of the threat.

Hannah is portrayed as a relatable and empathetic protagonist, whose initial excitement about the move is tempered by her growing unease. Fortin delves into Hannah’s emotional state, exploring her fears and vulnerabilities as she grapples with the unsettling signs that her safe haven might be compromised. This emotional depth makes Hannah’s experiences more impactful, allowing readers to connect with her plight on a personal level.

Jasper, Hannah’s husband, provides a stabilizing presence, though his role in the narrative is more reactive than proactive. His support and responses to Hannah’s concerns play a crucial role in the story, highlighting the dynamics of their relationship and the strain that external threats can place on it.

The neighbor, whose unsettling presence looms large throughout the story, is a masterfully crafted enigma. His ambiguous motivations and the fleeting recognition in his eyes create an air of mystery that drives the plot. The careful revelation of his backstory and connections adds layers to the narrative, making him a compelling antagonist whose true intentions are revealed gradually.

Supporting characters, including community members and other neighbors, contribute to the sense of an interconnected and complex environment. Fortin’s depiction of these interactions enhances the sense of claustrophobia and suspicion that permeates the story, reinforcing the idea that Hannah’s once-safe refuge is fraught with hidden dangers.

Your Little Lies explores themes of trust, security, and the impact of past actions on present circumstances. The novel examines how personal histories and hidden secrets can disrupt seemingly stable lives, creating an atmosphere of psychological tension and intrigue. The theme of safety versus danger is central to the narrative, as Hannah’s quest for security is undermined by the shadows of past and present threats.

Fortin’s writing style is engaging and evocative, with a focus on creating suspense and maintaining a taut narrative. The author’s use of Hannah’s first-person perspective allows readers to experience her mounting anxiety and sense of betrayal firsthand. The writing is characterized by its clarity and emotional depth, drawing readers into the psychological and emotional landscape of the story..

Sue Fortin’s Your Little Lies is a gripping mystery thriller that combines psychological tension with a richly developed plot. The novel’s exploration of trust, security, and hidden dangers is both engaging and thought-provoking, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. With its well-crafted characters, suspenseful narrative, and evocative writing, Your Little Lies is a standout addition to the thriller genre, offering readers a tense and satisfying experience from start to finish.

Another enjoyable psychological thriller from Sue Fortin. Hannah moves to start a new and more rural coastal existence with partner Jasper and young daughter, Pia. For Hannah however, this isn't the first time she has started a new life ....(the previous one, partner Jasper is not privy to the details of!)

The plot involves murder, deception and 2 fantastic and utterly engaging discount timelines (Hannah's old life, and her new). Where these 2 lives intersect is utterly thrilling and terrifying (for Hannah!) all at the same time.

Gripping plot, well written story and overall a book that deserves to do very well!

My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.

Your Little Lies is an exciting domestic thriller. Hannah and Jasper move with their young daughter and dog to an oceanfront gated community called Silverbanks. Hannah is delighted to begin a fast friendship with neighbor Annabelle, although the reader may notice red flags. Then Hannah meets her next door neighbor Bryan, who she recognizes from her past. What follows is nonstop action and danger. There are a lot of coincidences in this book, and Hannah’s inner dialogue is somewhat repetitive. That said, this is a fast paced and exciting story with good character development, and highly recommended! With thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for this ARC. My opinions are my own.

3* Required the suspension of far too much disbelief, unfortunately, though well written.

Sorry, but to justify the title of this review, there will be spoilers.

So Hannah, formerly Laurel, is in witness protection; her marriage broke up over this and now she's with Jasper and they have 8yo Pia. They've moved to what sounds like barely disguised Sandbanks, for safety. But, not only is the cop who was on her case her nextdoor neighbour, but the person who caused her to go into witness protection (who she cheated on her husband with, but hubby wasn't above whoring her out, so yeah, half a dozen of one, 6 of the other) has done his time, been released not only early but into this exclusive community's nursing home/end-of-life home. And she breaks protocol with both.

This was a bit too much to take in, and add in 2 connected people from the bad guy's circle who seemed to have all too easily orchestrated matters, and it made me sigh. But I ploughed on, as her new boyfriend seemed decent and some of the plotting was, too. But, his actions at the end threw a WTF? thing in at the end, that's not explained. Was he covering his own back or hers? Was this showing his devotion or obstructing justice?

I kind of wish the Laurel side of the tale had been abbreviated in parts and expanded in others, because the build-up to the cheating was too long and obvious and yet the going into witness protection was too skipped, as were the months leading up to losing her family. For all the expressed devotion to her little boy Declan, she totally forgot about him with a babysitter whilst she got her rocks off. Balance was off and the ending of Laurel was rushed.

Not a great book but not awful, though the coincidences were just too many to go with the flow with.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley and Storm Publishing for my reading pleasure.

Your Little Lie is a psychological thriller by Sue Fortin. At first, I was intrigued, and the two story lines kept me reading. One is of Hannah, and one is of Laurel, but both are the same person. In the end, the ending fell flat for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. 3.5/5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley, author Sue Fortin and Storm publishing for the ARC and opportunity to review this book.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a very well done domestic thriller with many shocking twists. The last one I didn’t see coming at all.

There were some parts that I felt dragged on a little but the author made up for it with a gripping twist right after. It was suspenseful and realistic in the sense that this kind of situation has probably happened. It reminded me of an episode of criminal minds.

I would definitely recommend and look forward to reading other books by this author.

4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I was so excited to read Your Little Lies and it did not disappoint. Very well written, kept you guessing and great twists. Definitely add this one to your TBR

This read was great and definitely had me wanting more, it was hard to put down! I only noticed a few inconsistencies like chapter 27 Hannah states she needs to pick Pia up but cut to that same day in chapter 29, Jasper picked Pia up. At the part Jasper states he needs air, he is outside for hardly much time before returning inside and saying he needed air (again). Just little things like this I noticed, but aside from that it was a truly great read!

I really enjoyed this book by Sue Fortin, its a well written thrilling story. The story revolves around Hannah and Jasper a likable couple. When they move into their new house things start happening that makes Hannah think of her past which she had tried to forget and not told Jasper about. I recommend this book and look forward to this authors next book.

A fast paced thriller that completely reeled me in. Absolutely couldn't put this down until I completed reading it. I could feel the suspense and the panic. The confusion and emotions of the characters too came out well for me. It has some interesting characters and setting that build up the narrative.

The book manages to create several red herrings that made me make a couple of wrong guesses. It kept me on my toes to guess what was happening in the story. I like a book that packs a punch with its twists and this definitely did that for me. This is a well written thriller and I would absolutely go back and read more of the author's books.

Thank you Storm Publishing and NetGalley for this e-arc in exchange of my unbiased review.

My second novel by this author, I am hooked. I’ll be adding all her others to my To Be Read like. I devoted this book as quickly as I could. So good!

This had me hooked from the start.
I really enjoyed the alternating timelines between Hannah and her past self, Laurel, and the writing was so good that I felt for her with everything she was going through, even getting quite emotional for her at points!
Great twists and I really was kept guessing.
I’ll be looking out for more from this author.

Hannah, her husband Jasper and there daughter Pia are excited to move into their new home in a beautiful gated community but it's not long before things start to happen. Is someone from Hannah's past come back to ruin her life. She recognizes one of her neighbors and wonders if he remembers her. Hannah meets some people from the community and has even discovered a new friend but she feels like she is hiding secrets too, then late one night on the beach she finds a body and everything changes.
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. The synopsis is very brief but the story is so much more . I couldn't read fast enough but I also didn't want it to end. It was great and the characters seemed like they could be anyone's neighbors.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.✨️(4.5/5)
Review:
Sue Fortin writes the most intriguing unputdownable domestic thrillers. I felt so many emotions while reading this. That's one of the main reasons I enjoy her books, you always feel something while reading it. However, it was predictable at times. Which wasn't a bad thing for this story. I was interested in seeing how it all played out in the end.
Thank you to NetGalley, Storm Publishing, & Author Sue Fortin for this ARC.
*All thoughts and opinions are my own.*

Hannah and Jaspers new house should be the place of their dreams. However when Hannah starts receiving messages and things start happening she wonders if her secret is about to be revealed.
A fast paced thriller which i raced through desperate to find out who knew about Hannah's past.

4 stars

Thanks to net galley and the publishers for this arc.

What a fantastic book; an absolute page turner. This was so good that I couldn’t put it down. I did end up guessing the ending but this did not detract from my enjoyment of the book. I highly recommend reading this book.

5 ⭐️
this was the most jaw dropping psychological thriller i've read in quite awhile. when hannah and jasper move to a close knit coastal town, hannahs past life starts to catch up with her. there were so many twists and turns in this book i just had to keep reading. this book was so good with an ending i didn't see coming.

thank you to the publishers and netgalley for this ARC!

This book had a good pace to it, and I was entertained throughout the whole story (minus that it dragged on a bit towards the end). I also very much enjoyed Hannah/Laurel..

Thank you NetGalley for my ARC copy.
I loved this book. An easy read with lots of twists.
The main character Hannah/Laurel was very easy to connect to. I felt deep empathy for her story and was right there with her when things started to unhinge. Her husband was so relatable.
I won’t spoil the story or ending, but just that the last twist got me. That was one I didn’t see coming.
Well done Sue for writing a brilliant book

This is probably the best book I’ve read all year. I couldn’t put it down. I actually walked into a corner wall because I was so engrossed in this book and literally did not put it down until I was finished. It’s well written, attention grabbing, and full of suspense.

When Hannah, Jasper, and their daughter Pia move into an exclusive neighborhood they’re looking forward to their new life. She quickly becomes friends with a new neighbor, Annabelle. Another neighbor is from her past, a past she has kept hidden from Jasper. She plans on keeping it that way too until things slowly start to unravel around her.