Dive into the gripping world of "One Little Lie," a faith-driven mystery that masterfully weaves together suspenseful twists and intricate family relationships. Readers will be immediately drawn into a narrative where long-buried secrets threaten to unravel the lives of its characters, creating an atmosphere of constant tension and uncertainty. The story delves deep into the complexities of familial bonds, exploring how faith can be both a source of strength and a potential catalyst for conflict when confronted with deeply hidden truths. Prepare to be captivated by a high-stakes plot where every character harbors their own vulnerabilities and the consequences of past actions reverberate through the present. "One Little Lie" is a compelling read for those who appreciate mysteries that not only keep them guessing until the final page but also explore the profound impact of faith and family secrets on the human spirit.

One Little Lie had a lot of moving parts, but unfortunately, none of them really held my attention. The plot felt overly busy—there were multiple threads and twists, but instead of building suspense or intrigue, it all blended together in a way that left me feeling disconnected from the story.

I found it hard to stay engaged. While I can usually appreciate a layered mystery, the pacing and execution here just didn’t pull me in. None of the characters or plotlines felt particularly compelling, and I struggled to invest in the outcome.

It wasn’t a bad book, but it wasn’t memorable either. For me, it lacked that spark or emotional hook that makes a story stick. If you're looking for a gripping mystery, this one might not be the best fit. The audiobook also didn't help much. It just felt a bit flat overall.

Before reading this book I was already a Colleen Coble fan, so I went into this book with some expectations and she lived up to them!

Jane Hardy is the interim sheriff for a small town in Alabama when her father retires. She is thrown into the life of a sheriff and almost immediately she has some crazy cases that hit her desk and one of her detectives believes her father to be at fault and wants to pursue him heavily and she must stay impartial while being a daughter and the sheriff.

I loved Jane Hardy as a character. I could tell that this was the first in the series as this book was setting the ground work with the characters for the following books to come. A lot of the book was character development with the cases taking a back seat to their development. I didn't hate this fact, just felt a little different from the typical mystery thriller books with such a focus on the main characters.

Just to warn anyone before they pick this one up, Colleen Coble is a Christian fiction author and some books there are minimal references to her faith, not so in this one, so if you try to avoid books with religious references, you may need to avoid this one. The plot and everything is so good, so I would still recommend this one, just with the one caveat.