His Mother's Lies

"His Mother's Lies" by J A Andrews is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complex and often fraught relationships between mothers and sons, and the impact these relationships can have on romantic partnerships.

The story is told through the eyes of the protagonist, Charlotte, who marries a man named Ethan, only to discover that his mother, Anna, is manipulative and controlling. As Charlotte struggles to navigate her new family dynamic, she uncovers a web of lies and secrets that threaten to destroy her marriage and her sense of self.

The author, J A Andrews, has crafted a masterful work of psychological suspense that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The character development is superb, with each character being portrayed as multidimensional and flawed. Charlotte is a sympathetic and relatable protagonist, while Anna is a chilling and conniving antagonist who leaves a lasting impression.

The themes explored in "His Mother's Lies" are universal and will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with difficult family relationships or felt trapped by their past. Andrews handles these themes with sensitivity and nuance, creating a work that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

Overall, "His Mother's Lies" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas. Andrews' skillful writing and engrossing plot make this a book that is hard to put down and even harder to forget. Highly recommended.

Omg! Total creepfest! This was crazy and disturbing ! Although it made me want to bang my head against the wall I was totally hooked.
JA Andrews has quite the knack. Compelling characters and a whole list of obsessions.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

Wow! Great book! Its a bit short for me but what a story! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, and one crazy momma! Lol The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle! There were a few crazy twists and turns! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This is an engrossing page turner with striking imagery and breakneck twists. The author has a crisp writing style which guides readers through this layered and innovative thriller. It was a treat to read.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A really good book, I loved how it from start to finish, looking forward to seeing what’s next from the author in the future

What a story! Gaslighting is right at the heart of this domestic thriller that leaves you wondering if it's the daughter in law, or the mother in law who is the most crazy. I couldn't stop reading and was desperate to see how it ended because it puts you straight into the relationship cracks between all three of the main characters.

Andrews writing style is not what I'm familiar with because it's mostly inner thoughts and feelings with the story developing around how each character feels. It was an easy read, short, but it made an impact for me.

I didn't guess some of the twists, but with all mother in law books, we all know who the bad one is. What separates this from all the others is that it felt so plausible. I absolutely hated Anna with a passion, and she really got under my skin.

None of the characters were very likable, but overall it was a fantastic thriller that I would recommend.

This was a great thriller which will have you gripped. The story is told through the eyes of the Charlotte, who marries Ethan, only to discover that his mother, Anna, is manipulative and controlling. As Charlotte struggles with her new family dynamic, she uncovers a web of lies and secrets that not only threaten to destroy her marriage but her aswell. Great psychological thriller which has fantastic character development. Would definitely be recommending this book to anyone who loves a gripping thriller.

Absolutely loved this book! I can’t help but love a good evil mother in law story.

Charlotte and her husband Ethan have to move into his mothers house to help save for their own house, but the mother in law isn’t quite what she seems to be..

Thanks to NetGalley for the ecopy of the book.
Mother in law and daughter in law drama- "evil" mother in law and what she does to keep her son!
Interesting and moves along at a good pace.

The multiple characters each have their moments and chapters. It was a great way to have 1st person perspective within the larger context instead of the overused omnipresence narrative.

The characters and their actions had me place the book down just to make sure I read it correctly. For instance, at one part of the novel, I became so distraught at a scene that I had to close the book and come back later when I wasn’t as upset.

Great storytelling. Would highly recommend.

Special thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review.

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This author is new to me, but I already absolutely love his writing style. Both the plot and the characters have such depth. Since the story is told from Charlotte, Ethan, and Anna's points of view, I was left wondering which character was the creepiest. This psychological thriller contains excellent storytelling which will keep you guessing until the very end. Absolute page turner for sure!

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity to read this excellent thriller.

This book gave new meaning to having a terrible mother in law! I never knew what she would do next. When I thought she had done her worst?? Well, I won't leave any spoilers..... You will have to read it to judge what she did next. I found I just had to keep reading!

His Mother's Lies
A gripping psychological thriller packed with intent
by J A Andrews
What a wild, creepy mother-in-law. I loved how karma finally stepped in on her. Great reading.

The plot. The manipulation. The freaking tension between the MCs.

This book in separated into three different parts and it has three povs, Charlotte (daughter in law), Ethan (son), Anna (mother in law).

I liked the way it was separated into three parts Beacause, the first part, creates the tension between the characters, the second part, is where it really starts and the third part, is where it ends.

The plot, the writing was so good, I could feel the tension through my kindle.


Thanks to netgalley and the author for an eARC in exchange of a honest review.

Omg I flew through this and my jaw was on the floor! This is the perfect example of what a domestic thriller should be. I loved that the characters weren't idiots, there weren't ridiculous situations that wouldn't realistically happen .... and that makes it all so so creepy. Ots well written, some bits felt a bit slow but it picks up again quick enough before you ever get bored. A must read for anyone who likes domestic thrillers

WOW what a surprise ending. Some parts were slow but quickly picks up. But WOW I did not expect the twist and the ending. Definitely would recommend especially for those who love in-law stories.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Tension, suspense, unreliable narrators…this book is just what any thriller lover wants to read! Charlotte and Ethan are newlyweds, but Charlotte has a lot of doubts about Ethan's mom, Anna. She seems overly controlling and manipulative. But from Anna's side, she's just looking out for her son. After all, she's always been his mother and the number one woman in his life. But as true colors start to come out, the levels of deceit and manipulation run deeper and deeper. Who will come out on top in the battle for the top place in Ethan's heart?

The tension between the characters was built up really well in this book. I feel like it needed the slightly slower beginning to really create the setting for all of the conflict that happens later in the story. The characters were well developed, and the main plot twist was not what I thought it was going to be.

Overall, this was a great book and I really enjoyed reading it!

What a great thriller! So many twists and turns.. great plot. Highly recommend…. Give it a five star.

Reading this brought back the feelings of dread and frustration that come with having a true mother in law from hell. I started this book yesterday. Last night I had nightmares of my long deceased mother in law. I finished the book today and I sincerely hope she doesn’t haunt my dreams again tonight. This may sound like a negative review but it’s not! From start to finish I was hooked and rooting for Charlotte (the daughter in law).

Thankyou netgalley for allowing me a copy of his mother's lies early to give my review

Wow wow wow! This book had me HOOKED.

Not all mother in law's are evil... But some can be, this is Charlotte's story!

You could tell that Charlotte's mother in law had something about her. Just little things she did, little mind games she played with both her son and Charlotte!

I absolutely loved this book. Such an easy read, great storyline and the right amount of shocks! The story flowed so nicely while reading and I didn't want it to end!! You definitely want to keep reading to find out the ending though!

Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller! 10 out of 10!

I enjoyed reading this book very much, it has plenty of twists and turns throughout. A brilliant page turner with a exciting ending. The characters were great, the plot itself was excellent and the style of writing was perfect. This is the first book that I have read by this author, ill be keeping my eye out for more in the future.
I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys reading psychological thrillers.
Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for a honest review.

Woah, what did I just read?
Lots of people think they have a monster-in-law, but I don’t think any can compare to Anna.
Charlotte feels that her mother in law hates her and doesn’t want her to be with Ethan. What lengths will she go to make this happen? I felt so sorry for Charlotte, I could feel her pain and confusion.
I really enjoyed reading this one, it was suspenseful and well written.
Many thanks to Netgalley for the chance to read and review this one.

I read this book over a couple of nights.
It's told from the view point of 3 characters.. Husband and wife.. Ethan and Charlotte and the mother in law.. Anna.
Ethan and Charlotte are newly married and totally in love. Anna is not so impressed and is desperately missing her son. Ethan a mummy's boy, is trying to appease both good wife and mother. When things start to go wrong for Ethan and Charlotte, they agree to move on with his mother. Will this be the best move or should Charlotte trust her instincts!
Great 4/5 read

I married her son, but he couldn’t see her evil…

Charlotte’s dream wedding to Ethan was the happiest day of her life. She knew his mother, Anna, loved her only son, but her overbearing nature starts driving Charlotte insane. Ethan always claimed his mother accepted her as part of the family, but her gut instincts couldn’t be wrong.

To help the happy couple save for their first house together, Anna presents an offer they can't refuse with a rent-free room in the family home. This is when Charlotte suspects Anna wants her boy back for good. Convinced she is out to destroy their marriage; Charlotte has a surprise that was about to bring them closer together or rip their relationship apart.

As tensions mount and Anna digs her claws in, Charlotte discovers a hidden family secret, but Anna’s manipulative nature ensures no one would believe her. Charlotte must survive a wave of cruelties and play the most vindictive mother-in-law she’s ever encountered at her own sinister game if her marriage is to survive a mother who can’t let go of the past.

Anna will stop at nothing to get what she wants…

I loved this story. Will recommend to others.

I really enjoyed this book. How it got me going to and from Anna to Charlotte was like a roller-coaster.

There was a couple of spelling and grammer errors so these would need to be addressed before publication. An example on page 145 with excited/exited.

This is a well written and grabbed me from the first chapter. The twist and turns ensured I devoured this book.
Highly recommend.

This was a very riveting book. I really enjoyed the characters and storyline. Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy. Looking forward to more from this author..

I was kindly sent this ARC by NetGalley and I am lucky to have done so.

This book was INTENSE a really good mother in law thriller! Such a great story and was terrifying at the same time.

I wouldnt want a mother in law like Anna

His Mother's Lies is a gripping psychological thriller. It has triple POV. The reader gets to see Charlotte's perspective, Ethan's (her husband) and Anna's (her mother-in-law). We can read how each of them thinks. It's really a page turner and you just can't stop reading it. I finished it in less than 24 hours, while I was working.

So, Charlotte and Ethan is a couple. But Ethan's mother can't share her son with another woman. The book has three parts. At the first part, we get to know the characters before the marriage. At the second we see what happens right after the marriage. And last but not least, at the third part we have the ending and how things escalate. Finally, secrets are revealed and the plot twists don't stop.

It's a gripping thriller! I really felt a lot like Charlotte and honestly, it reminded me of past situations. Many times a man to son relationship has issues and isn't that healthy. And I think a lot of women have experienced it. Certainly, I haven't read anything similar to this before and I totally liked it! The only thing I didn't like was the writing in some pages, because I felt like I was reading a draft.

If you're into psychological thrillers, then I suggest you read J. A. Andrews!

Thank you, Net Galley and BooksGoSocial for the opportunity! This is my honest review!

Thank you NetGalley for providing this ARC!

The book is told through the lenses of Charlotte, we get to witness how her mother-in-law, Anna, is highly manipulative and will do anything to control those around her. As Charlotte slowly unveils her husband's family's lies and secrets, they could potentially derail their marriage and ruin her life. I appreciate that the characters here aren't portrayed as stupid - everything felt so real and spooky. The writing was great, but some bits moved a bit slowly for me; however, it quickly picked up before boredom strikes in.

To wrap it up, this is such an intriguing domestic thriller! I'm sure many readers will be able to relate to this evil mother-in-law narrative.

Anna is a widowed mother who loves her adult son Ethan but when he falls in love with then marries Charlotte she isn’t sensed to keep the peace her façade shows an awkward but nice lady who just cares for her son but inwardly the reader knows she is obsessed unhealthy and borderline demented Charlotte does her best to appease her mother-in-law but she also has an intense dislike for her and Ethan is stuck in the middle trying to make both of them happy when the couple get evicted for noise complaints sent to the landlord Anna insist they move in with her this is when the twisty roller coaster ride of craziness begins an OMG what a book! Oh yes I forgot to mention Anna is a hospice nurse and that’s important as well as far as thrillers go this was a fun demented read with twisty turns and an ending I knew was coming but not the way it did. I totally get this book 5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend it. I received this book from NetGalley and a publisher but I am leaving this review voluntarily please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for an early copy of His Mother’s Lies. This was a fast reading book, I liked Ethan a lot, he was a great character. I sometimes felt the book was for a younger age group but I still enjoyed it. Psychologicals are my favorite genre and this one does fall into that category with the mind games from the mom. She was a real cuckoo.

Now this is what I call a proper psychological suspense thriller. I devoured this book in one sitting. The relationship between the mother and son was cringe worthy, but when he gets himself a wife the knives are out. The mother from hell, just how far is she prepared to go to keep her son??????
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

This was a great story, I started reading it and thought this is going to be boring but once I got to know Anna I changed my mind.
Anna’s son Ethan married Charlotte and Anna was not happy, she will do anything to keep her son with her, anything,
I don’t think Charlotte knew what she was getting into when she married Ethan, but it did not take long to find out.
Thanks netgalley for letting me read an early copy of this book, it was easy to read and got really exciting .

Love the cover. Right from the start you know this is gonna be a monster in law from hell.
Told from the 3 main characters points of view with 3 parts to the story. Good writing and 1 typo. All characters are well written .It took me a while to fully get into ethan's character as there were times when i felt he was just unrealistic but it was very true to life. I like the way that the past was drip fed. I did gueese the twist early on.
The tension was good. There were tines when i felt the plot was going a different way. The story was relatively short and part 1 seemed a little slow. The final twist was good but the story seemed to be over a lot quicker it was a dramatic finish which i wasnt expected. I didn't want the story to end.
This us a good solid 4 stars. Highly recommended novel worth sticking with . Really enjoyed this.
Thank you net gallery and bookshosocial for my arc.

Definitely not what Charlotte was looking for when she married Ethan. There is mother in laws and then there is Anna You can not imagine to what lengths this woman will go for her son. At times in the book I felt like screaming at Charlotte and tell her to walk out. Bat crazy, intensive feelings and her only concern was her son. More twists and turns through out the book with the need to get to the end to discover what could possibly be the outcome for this family.

OMG. What a book. This story drew me in from the very first sentence. First of all, I like stories where each of the main characters has their voice and their piece of story to tell. Here I found it and in a master form. In short, this book talks about family and relationships, their ties and connections. Here is a young couple, Charlotte and Ethan, looking to save money for their home. To do this, they decide to live in Ethan's family home with his mother, Anna. However, it soon turns out that both women cannot exist together in one space. What fascinated me the most and terrified me was the author's excellent knowledge of human behaviour. It was truly fascinating.

This book took me a little longer to read. I didn't "grab" me right away. I was curious on how and what Ethan's mom was going to do next, which is what kept me reading. Section 3 was when it really turned around for me. The suspense of what was going to happen next.. I read the last chapters like a horror movie...saying what are you doing, don't give up your hand, stop talking....

This was one of those books that I was sorry to finish. It was a good read and full of suspense. I always have a fascination with novels about family relationships and dynamics. Especially the relationship between a mother, son and daughter in law. This one didn't disappoint.

Tension and suspicion at it's finest! when Ethan marries the love of his life Charlotte and they have to move in with his mother, Anna, for a few months, fireworks are inevitable. But who is to blame, the crazy mother-in-law or the possessive new wife? How far will each of them go to keep the man they love to themselves? I enjoyed this book and was kept guessing through the majority of the book as to who was the unhinged character. I did find some of characters dialogue a little forced and unrealistic at times but this did not distract too much from the gripping plot.

Ethan has found the girl of his dreams in Charlotte, much to the dismay of his mother Anna Cox. Anna is a monster-in-law for sure. From the day of the wedding forward. Oh, she puts on a good show for everyone, but the daughter in law. But how far will she go to get 'her little boy' back" I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

Where do I start with this delightful book? Do I start with the world's worst threesome, a mother-in-law? Or just tell you how incredible this writer is at hooking you in and making you want to continue to keep reading? Well, let's start with the good, shall we?

The plot of the book is simple. What if your mother is so evil, that she obsesses over you and your life to get you back home? Well, this mother, Anna, is as evil as they come. She even goes as far to call her son on his wedding day to ruin the best part of the wedding, the consummation. This mother is hell bent on ruining her daughter-in-laws relationship with her son so much that she may even kill to get what she wants or make up another crazy lie.

I am going to be fully honest with you. This might be the best book of this year, so far. The way the writer gets into the head of all three main characters and intertwines the story from their points of view is a treat to read. Jumping from one chapter to another as a different character can be easy for an author to lose focus, but not this writer. The way they are able to jump from one person to the next is a testament to just how good they are at writing.

If any new writer out there wants to learn how to write clever hooks at the end of each chapter to make sure the reader keeps going, should study this book. It was such a masterpiece to read that I could not put it down. for a breather. The writer should be very proud of this piece of art that they have created and future they have in writing.

Get out there and get this book on May 15th 2023, you will not be let down by this choice and hey, maybe you will learn that your mother or mother-in-law is just as evil. Thank you for the wonderful read.

Chris Humphrey

This is a real page turner of a book. It showed each characters thoughts and plans from their own perspective. The characters were totally believable and an exciting read. 5*

His Mother's Lies is a great read. It is a creepy tale of a Mother in Law who will stop at nothing to keep her adult son in her clutches. There are plenty of twists and turns and a truly shocking ending. I loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for my ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the ARC of His Mother’s Lies.

I really enjoyed this read.

It’s a psychological thriller told from the perspectives of Anna (the mother in law), Ethan (the son) and Charlotte (the daughter in law).

The mother in law is truly demented! From the moment Ethan meets Charlotte she is set on making sure things won’t work out and completing her aim to get her son back. She’s jealous of his relationship with Charlotte and cannot bear it that he has grown up and left and that their relationship is not the same as it once was. It has twists and turns and I didn’t guess the big family secret at the end either.

Would definitely recommend.

His Mother's Lies by J A Andrews.
Charlotte’s dream wedding to Ethan was the happiest day of her life. She knew his mother, Anna, loved her only son, but her overbearing nature starts driving Charlotte insane. Ethan always claimed his mother accepted her as part of the family, but her gut instincts couldn’t be wrong..
Omg what a read. I devoured this book. I really didn't like Anna. I did like Charlotte. I felt for Ethan as I thought he was caught between his mum and wife. Spectacular read. 5*.

Sometimes the nicest of people have a sinister side to them...

My god, I feel so sorry for anyone who actually does end up with a mother in law like Anna, what an absolute bitch she was, so hellbent on destroying her son's happiness so she could have him all to herself.

I shamelessly devoured this in less than a couple of hours, I found myself so engrossed with Anna, her deviousness and her. duplicitous behaviour. I found myself shouting at the book and wanting to shake Ethan to wake up so many times, how could he not see through her?

His Mother's Lies is suspenseful, compelling and has a plot twist I didn't see coming.

QOTD: What would you do if your mother was like this?

Many thanks to Rachel's Random Resources for my tour spot.

Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Who does not love a Mother-in-Law from Hades story? I had one, so I know what that is like! I also LOVE the movie Hush, which has a mother-in-law that can just not let go of her son. Anna was complete nut, and honestly, possibly the evilest. Except for maybe my own. This was a great novel full of twists and turns with an amazing end. I highly recommend this to anyone who thinks their mother-in-law is bad. It could always be worse.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A tension filled physcological thriller that has a surprise ending. Ethan is Anna's little boy and she doesn't want to let him go. When he falls in love with Charlotte and marries her Anna is devestated to say the least and she will stop at nothing to get her boy back. Talk about mother in law from hell nothing will compare to Anna! I could literally feel the suspense and tension leaking through my kindle while reading this book. It's unlike anything I've read before. I kept trying to guess what Anna would do next and every time I was wrong and it was always worse than what I imagined. The ending really hit me hard as I was not at all expecting it. A gripping physcological thriller that I loved and I think all physcological thriller lovers will enjoy!

First, I want to thank JA Andrews and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

DANG!!!! I wouldn’t wish this Mother In Law on even my worst enemy!!! She is pure EVIL!!! JA Andrews is back and better than ever with his 6th psychological thriller His Mother’s Lies!! I have been a HUGE fan of his since his first book Mummy Boy and I can firmly say this is his best work to date!!! This is a definite must read, go out and buy, and put it to the top of your TBR list as it is a 5 star read!

In my career of book reviewing I don’t think a character has pissed me off as much as Anna did! She is truly a sick, twisted, mentally ill woman with major issues!! The way she treated Charlotte was so wrong on so many levels! How Ethan couldn’t see how deranged she truly was is beyond me!

There were many in-depth, intense, tensionful and suspenseful scenes that had me literally biting my already short nails! His Mother’s Lies were jam packed with unthinkable acts, secrets, lies and omg the revelations at the climax of the book were unimaginable!!!

JA Andrews deals with some heavy topics that I will be honest was hard to read on a Mother’s Day Weekend as it will pull hard on your heartstrings!

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate JA Andrews and his partner Gary Mullen for getting married! I’m incredibly happy for the two of you-and pray your Mom In Law’s are NOTHING like Anna!

This is a new author for me and I am so pleased to be approved for this ARC.. It is a gripping tale with a really evil character. Nicely tied up at the end and this is a book I will definitely recommend. Five stars from me

This is the first book that I have read by this author, I'll certainly be keeping my eye out for more in the future. I was totally hooked. Compelling characters and a whole list of obsessions.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book

With every twist and turn your really can’t book the book down what drew me to this book was the fact that my relationship with my mil was not the best but this make it seem like a beautiful love story didn’t get to finish because of download issue so I’m hoping to get a new copy to finish

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.
This is my first title by this author and will read more in the future.
Will recommend this to anyone looking for a thriller.
I requested this book as i was drawn in by the cover and thought it looked interesting.
I liked the multiple POV in this book.
Thanks again for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
4/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

We all love a mad mother-in-law story. This was a great read, full of tension and suspense. REcommended.

First off WOAH!!! Need more by this author. This was a shocking story filled with characters that make you feel so many emotions about. One I loved, one I hated, and one I just wanted to strangle. This book made me grateful that I have a wonderful MIL. I give Charlotte tons of credit for what she puts up with. If she was a real life person going through this I would give her a medal, because I just couldn't deal with what she continuously did.

Ahhhh i love a good (mother)monster-in-law story! And my goodness was this a good one. That woman was EVIL I enjoyed the descriptive writing and the tension was written well too. The twists were really good, although i did guess a few.
I couldn't decide how to feel about Ethan and Charlotte.. i feel they need some serious therapy. The story did feel a little slow at times, but not in a boring way. It seemed right. I also really enjoyed the ending!

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this book ahead of time in exchange for a review. It didn't disappoint! Must read!!

This was a decent book. I loved the twists and it was fast paced and easy to read. Thank you netgalley for making this book available to read.

Every paragraph adds a layer of suspense to this compelling thriller, creating an immersive experience that keeps you guessing throughout.

Such a compelling and thought provoking read which had me on the edge of my seat and breathless from the twists

This is one of those popcorn slow burning suspense stories about a bad mother in law that quite frankly I can't get enough of.

Charlotte marries Ethan. To save money for their first house, they move in temporarily with Ethan's mother Anna. A game of cat and mouse ensues.

Very fun, recommend!

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This was a slow burn suspense and I struggled a bit o get through it. I'm so glad I did!! This lady was bonkers guys. A must read

J. A. Andrews' "His Mother's Lies" is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves deep into the intricate and often tumultuous relationships between mothers and sons, and the profound impact these relationships can have on romantic partnerships.

The narrative unfolds through the perspective of the protagonist, Charlotte, who enters into a marriage with Ethan, only to discover that his mother, Anna, is a master of manipulation and control. As Charlotte grapples with the complexities of her new family dynamic, she unravels a tangled web of deceit and hidden truths that not only threaten her marriage but also challenge her sense of self.

Andrews displays remarkable skill in crafting a psychological suspense narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. The character development is nothing short of superb, with each character brought to life in a way that showcases their multidimensionality and flaws. Charlotte emerges as a deeply sympathetic and relatable protagonist, while Anna embodies a chilling and conniving antagonist who leaves an indelible mark.

The novel touches on universal themes that will strike a chord with anyone who has grappled with challenging family relationships or felt ensnared by their own past. Andrews approaches these themes with sensitivity and nuance, crafting a work that is both enthralling and contemplative.

In summary, "His Mother's Lies" is a must-read for enthusiasts of psychological thrillers and domestic dramas. Andrews' skillful prose and compelling plot make it a book that is difficult to put down and even harder to forget. This novel is highly recommended for its ability to grip readers and provoke deep reflection on the complexities of family dynamics.

Well this gives new meaning to the term monster in law! A very good suspenseful tension filled book that kept me turning pages eager to find out what happens next. I liked the way the story was told from three points of view that flowed nicely to keep the tension high. This was my first JA Andrews's book and I'm definitely wanting to check out some others.

I spent the majority of my time while reading His Mother’s Lies attempting not to feel contempt and annoyance towards Anna.

The story is told through three different perspectives: Charlotte’s, Anna’s, and Ethan’s. Charlotte begins to notice how controlling Anna is, particularly when it comes to the relationship she has with her son, while Anna thinks that Charlotte is a major threat and doesn’t think she’s a suitable match for Ethan. Ethan seems pretty clueless. He thinks that there is no contention, having complete trust in his mom and her intentions. He is constantly caught in the middle, having to defend the two women he loves from one other.

Little by little, ulterior motives begin to show. Anna wants the couple to move in with her because she’s convinced her son belongs with her at home, and she will stop at nothing to have him all to herself. Even if that means sabotage. There was one particular scenario where I had a strong feeling Anna was doing something to Charlotte to ultimately harm her, but Anna even had me second guessing! A lot of mind games and trickery are constantly afoot, which made it super suspenseful.

I was surprised by the family secrets. There wasn’t much leading up to that revelation, so it dropped like a huge bomb! I felt like the ending was pretty fitting to the scenario that leads up to it, and much like Charlotte and Ethan, the feelings I experienced about it felt pretty justified. A thrilling time!

A book that was full of suspense and twists and turns. This book was fantastic and had me reading it in two sittings
The storyline was original and I really enjoyed it

I absolutely devoured this book it was so good! I would recommend this to anyone that will listen to me talk about it.

Talk about a Monster In Law!!! The plot twists blew my mind and the mystery was addicting. Loved it!!