I found this book rather confusing, I then was informed its a sequel. I would recommend reading the first book beforehand.

Horrible book that jumped from character to character way too often. The tale was so jumbled and confusing that I gave up many times, but forced myself through it.

Thank you to netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, wow what an emotional rollercoaster of a read I was drawn in immediately, we meet two mothers Alice and Deborah, Alice's son murdered Deborah's. Driven by guilt and remorse for what her son commuted Alice starts a support group for parents with troubled children, however as the support group begins to grow Alice finds herself spinning a web of lies. The author delivered a fantastic plot with many twists and even though it is a sensitive subject she delivered it well. I thoroughly enjoyed.

Deborah’s son was killed four years ago and Alice son is a murderer .
Deborah would give anything to have him back .
Alice would do anything to right her sons wrong.
But do you only know your own child .
I had ARC copy from Netgallery

A twisting story. One mum with her son murdered and one mum with her son being the murderer. Is it the truth? How will they get on? Bonding together to help each other or warring against each other,

After reading Saving Sophie a while ago I knew I would enjoy this book and it drew me in after reading the first couple of chapters. It was also nice to read more from Psychologist Connie too.

I found it was a well written book, easy reading and it kept me gripped throughout.

The first problem I had was that I didn’t know this was the second book in the series. Reading it after reading the first one is probably better. The story tends to jump from one character’s perspective to another and it’s cobtuding. There are way too many characters and it’s hard to keep track of who they are and how they are connected. It drags on a bit and needs some serious editing. There are some interesting plot twists but the confusing way in which the story and characters are presented takes away from it.

I read this as a stand alone unaware that it is the second book in a series. I did not feel that my enjoyment was spoilt by not knowing anthing of the first book Bad Sister.
Within the book there was plenty to interest me. I enjoyed twists, turns, and aspects of intrigue, obsession, and the general elements that make a good thriller.
The title of the book subtly reflects how the telling of one lie subsequently impacts on the present and relationships, and the future with relationships and opportunities.....the plot gives insight into several characters experiencing the consequences of their actions,....not one lie is read of, but many.
Personally, I would have liked a slightly faster pace.

Sometimes a book can try too hard to be clever that it actually becomes befuddled. I found this story of grieving moms, troubled children and a shamed psychologist to be jumbled and painfully awkward. The shifting stories and timelines with ambiguous hints really left me perplexed and disappointed.
I've only learned through another review that this is book two in a series which actually makes sense, given the background and history of some characters. Perhaps, the publisher should note that although this is labeled as a stand alone, it does not read that way. This was a miss for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the chance to review this book prior to publication.

Once I began to read this book I was initially confused with how the story jumped around from one character to the next and it took a bit of time to figure out who was who and how they were all connected. It got a bit confusing until you got familiar with the characters, and there were quite a few main characters in the story. I struggled to get into this book, and I think the main reason was how it seemed to jump around from points of views of different characters. It was hard to keep them all straight and initially remember who each character was, and keep their story straight and separate from each other. Once I finished reading the book it was clear why it was written in this way, which makes sense at the end, but I felt it took away from the enjoyment of the book (for me). 

There were several twists and turns in the book, which I really liked, and a few shocking revelations that I did not expect. It was an ok book overall, I just found myself struggling to get through it and make it to the end. A lot of parts I found were dragged out and took away from the enjoyment of the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher Avon Books UK for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The way this book was written was very confusing to me. Now that I’ve finished it I understand why it’s set up the way it is, but the first time around had me completely lost. I didn’t really like any of the characters and there were plenty to choose from. I hate when I don’t like a book because I know the author worked hard but this just didn’t work for me.

Published by: Avon (23rd July 2018)


ISBN: 978-0008300814


Source: Netgalley


Rating: 5*


Synopsis:

Deborah’s son was killed four years ago. Alice’s son is in prison for committing that crime.

Deborah would give anything to have her boy back, and Alice would do anything to right her son’s wrongs.


Driven by guilt and the need for redemption, Alice has started a support group for parents with troubled children. But as the network begins to grow, she soon finds out just how easy it is for one little lie to spiral out of control…


They call it mother’s intuition, but can you ever really know your own child?


Review:

Wow, this is such a masterfully plotted novel. Everything is planned out, down to the last intricate detail. It was a real pleasure to read and almost impossible to put down! There is plenty to keep you guessing, hold your interest and keep you up reading all night! Sam Carrington is one of those writers that has the knack of weaving all the threads of her story together so subtly so that you've not realised until the last moment. What a talent!


One Little Lie contains some of the characters from Sam Carrington's last book, Bad Sister, in therapist Connie and police officers Lindsay and Mack. I wasn't expecting this, but it was a really nice surprise as I thought the characters had worked well in the previous book. This is a stand alone novel, so it's not necessary to read Bad Sister first, although there is a bit of reference to the previous case.


Chapters are alternated from the points of view of Deborah and Alice, with Connie interspersed too, as she is caught up in the case too, as are Lindsay and Mack. I can't really say much more about it without giving any of the plot away, but there is an awful lot going on in this book, so you need to keep your wits about you! It's a very tangled web and utterly gripping. There are some truly shocking parts, emotional scenes too, but there are also some very touching parts, to bring in more light to all the darkness. It was great to get to know Connie a little better, and to see the interaction with her, Lindsay and Mack. I hope they will be all returning in another of Sam's books!


I received an advanced reader's copy from the publisher, via Netgalley; this is my honest review.

First off, thanks to Netgalley and AVON, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, for the opportunity to read and advanced copy of this title in exchange for an honest review. I love being able to read these books and give my thoughts on them.

What can a lie do? I am sure we all know, as we have been there (do not start lying now and say you have never lied.) In this book, the lies are not so little. They certainly are not as lies have a way of spiraling out of control, don't they? Connie (a psychologist) and Lindsey (a detective) are roommates. Connie has worked in the prison system in the past, and is asked to come back to do a few reports for her previous boss. She is not so keen on going back to the prison, as things did not end well for her there. However, her private practice is not making the kind of money she needs it to yet, and this temp job is good money. So, she goes. Before you know it, her work there and the work Lindsey is doing begin to overlap, as she is working with a prisoner who committed a murder that just might be tied to the current case that Lindsey is investigating.

The story is also told by Deborah, Angela and Alice, mothers of sons who have either been murdered or were the murderers. Finally, there is the voice of Tom, who is Angela's son, who is up to no good in the story. All of these lives intertwine in this psychological thriller. The book keeps you guessing and I was certainly grabbed by the story all along. There are a few things in the book that did not make sense to me or did not quite add up. The end was not 100% believable to this reader, but as we are all different, you might have a different experience with this book and it is certainly worth taking the time to read. It went quickly, was enjoyable, grabbed my attention and kept me guessing. I am likely to pick up one of the other titles by Sam Carrington, as well.

The synopsis was better than the book. I was quite confused and not intrigued at all by the book. Overall I just feel like this book was mess

Brilliantly twisted story that takes you a rollercoaster ride while keeping you guessing at every turn. Brilliant characters

I would like to thank Avon Books UK and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘One Little Lie’ written by Sam Carrington in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Four years ago Deborah’s young son Sean was stabbed in the neck and left to die. Kyle Mann was convicted of his murder and sent to HMP Baymead, but his mother Alice feels so guilty she’s started a support group in the local church hall for parents with problem children. Connie Summers is a psychologist and has been asked by the prison to help out with the back-log of psychological assessments for their offending behaviour programme. One of the pris-oners she’s been asked to assess is Kyle Mann.
This is a deeply disturbing thriller which became tenser as the story progressed. It had an in-tricately woven plot which at times I found slightly confusing due to the number of charac-ters involved. Nevertheless, it was gripping, had lots of twists and turns and a surprise end-ing which had me completely engrossed.

This story made me feel so sad the entire time I read it. It kind of feels like no matter how the writer might twist it at the end, nobody will be the winner (no spoilers, but think about this before you go in...)

Overall, it's riveting and fast-paced, the characters are well developed (just in my opinion un-lovable but given the subject matter here, that's sort of inevitable).

I would say that despite the synopsis, this book ISN'T for women, at least not those with weak nerves.

I read it in broad daylight, skipping over slightly the parts that made my stomach cringe thinking about my own boy. And I did enjoy some things like the sense of place and their meetings. But can't really recommend it that much or give it more than 3 stars. Sorry.

Thank you Netgalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

This intricately plotted thriller is the story of three women,two sons and the psychologist who finds herself caught up in their twisted web of lies and deceit.The story is voiced by a multitude of vivid characters but is easy to follow because each chapter is titled with the name of the character whose actions and interactions that chapter is about.Although DI Lindsay Wade and Mack do appear in this story they are only essentially secondary characters.I was a bit disappointed about this,I like the interactions between Lindsay and Mack and I personally would have liked there to have been some chapters covering their investigation into the disappearance of Isabella Bond.The main protagonist in this story is psychologist Connie Summers who we were introduced to in Sam Carrington`s previous book Bad Sister.I really liked Connie`s character in the previous book but in this one she was very irritating at times especially during some of her interactions with Lindsay Wade.I had mixed feelings about some of the other characters,although their actions were morally wrong,once you learnt their back stories,it was hard not to feel just a tiny little bit of sympathy for them. I don't know how I would react if I found myself in the same situations that some of the characters found themselves in.

You definitely have to give this tale of manipulation,lies,secrets,obsession and seeking redemption and forgiveness your full attention.Although it can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone,throughout the story there is quite a number of references to events that happened in Bad Sister.So if you haven't read Bad Sister yet,it might be advisable to read that one before reading One Little Lie. This book would cause some interesting discussions if it was read by a book group due to some of the issues that are raised throughout the story.

*Thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollinsfor providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.* First of all, this novel, whilst it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, is a follow up book to Sam Carrington's previous work, 'Bad Sister.' Therapist Connie Summers, as well as police officers Mack and Lindsay appear in both books. This novel centres around the murder of one young man and the disappearance of another young woman. Are the two crimes connected? I found the book an enjoyable read and liked witnessing the threads of the different storylines come together. There are a lot of characters of whom to keep track, so I was glad that I had read 'Bad Sister' so had some prior knowledge about some of the characters. Overall, an enjoyable mystery novel with lots of twists and turns. I look forward to reading more of Carrington's work.

The story itself was ok but I did find it to be going on a bit too long. I felt that the characters were a bit annoying almost, not truly believable.
I was very excited to read this after reading the blurb but I do feel that it did not fully live up to my expectations.