Thanks to Netgalley and Canelo for granting my wish and providing me with a digital galley in exchange for an honest review.

It took quite awhile and it's strange to state this at the beginning of a review for the 5th book in a series, but I am now a devoted fan of DI Kelly Porter. Here is a fictional police detective that's actually got her shit together. *cough* Both her personal and professional life are what I secretly hope for Lottie Parker. But I digress...


The grisly findings of three people working in a science lab, finds Kelly traveling to her old stomping grounds in London and having to work with her ex, Matt. As the investigation continues, more viewpoints are included and the big reveal was not exactly what I thought it would be. Don't worry, it was the good and satisfying conclusion that I enjoyed.

The case really takes precedence although there are illusions to Kelly's personal life that continue veins of the first four books. Now that we're at this point and time, I am feeling more comfortable with the main protagonist and can see her character growth since book one. I guess this cements my loyalty to another series.

Publication Date. 27/05/19
Goodreads Review 26/05/19

This is the fifth book in the series (but only the second one I have read – the first three are at the top of my TBR pile!) and it’s another fabulous police procedural which kept me reading way past my bedtime.

The story is quite a complex one with a large cast of characters and kept me guessing till the end. It was interesting to see Kelly go back to her roots in London, meeting her double-crossing ex, and also the development of all Kelly’s family and colleagues, but what I really love about this series is the fabulous locations of the Lake District, which are described so well. I liked the ending of the book too, and can’t wait to see what will happen in book 6.

Many thanks to the author, the publisher and NetGalley for granting my wish and allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

This is the fifth book in the series
This is an excellent series with believable characters. You could read this as a stand-alone but I prefer to read the whole series so you can see the characters develop.
Well thought out plots. Can’t wait for the next book

Another great barnstorming DI Kelly Porter novel! This time the action is set across the Lake District and London, which just adds to the level of tension and suspense in the book. Fans of Rachel Lynch won't be disappointed, and like the previous novels, you can start the series mid way through and not get lost!

Another exciting story in this series,the characters are all good and the settings are magnificent.
We learn more of Kelly's life before the lake district and travel back to London for answers.

I received an ARC copy of this book from the Publisher via Netgalley and voluntarily leaving my review.

A great read.

I like Kelly Porter as a character. She is flawed and that what makes her good at her job.

As she investigate two crimes that seems unrelated but as the clues she and her team found leads her to the capital.

When she has to work with her ex Matt who betrayed her it unleash a web of deceit.

I have not read any of the other books in this series so I think I should go back and catch up but you don't have to read the others books to enjoy this one.

Absolutely brilliant thriller! Kelly Porter is a great heroine, and has to deal with adversity in the shape of her old foe in this titles. All the while solving the case of course! Love, love this book. A fantastic read!

I haven't read much by Rachel Lynch and it always takes some time to get into a new author let alone jumping into book 5.

After catching up with the different characters and personalities the story moves quickly with different locations as the story plays out quickly as reader are bought into a world of murder that Di Kelly is trying to follow. Readers follow along as DI Kelly is finding clues, talking to everyone and creating a world that readers will be able to connect with.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the advance copy of Rachel Lynch Bold Lies.

This is the fifth book in the DI Kelly porter book and a cracking good read. A murder in the Lakes and a double murder in London, brings Kelly back in contact with her ex Matt Carter. This is one of my favourite crime series and, as always, it is well written with a fast paced plot, great detail and good character development. I would highly recommend this series. my thanks to Net Galley for my ARC. Reviews on Goodreads and Facebook with Amazon to follow on publication day.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Canelo for an advance copy of Bold Lies, the fifth novel to feature DI Kelly Porter of the Cumbrian police.

Kelly is called out to a body found in a pleasure craft. It soon becomes apparent that the man was shot but who he is and why are more difficult. It is not long before the body is identified and linked to a double murder in London. This brings Kelly back into contact with DCI Matt Carter, the former boyfriend who betrayed her and forced her to flee the Met.

I thoroughly enjoyed Bold Lies which is a tale of high level corruption and the lengths the corrupt will go to to cover up their illegal actions. The plot is fairly complex and I’m not sure that I understood the full extent of the conspirators’ historical criminality although their involvement in the current case is fully explained. I love the reason for it all as it is not only unusual and original but something that I wish could be true. No, I’m not going to issue spoilers and say what it is, just that it’s intriguing.

The novel is fairly high octane with developments in every chapter, a high body count and locations split between The Lake District and London. There is a palpable sense of danger in the sections devoted to potential victims who know too much and a feeling of urgency and frustration on the police side. It makes for addictive reading. Add this to the great descriptions of both London and the Lakes and it becomes an atmospheric novel.

DI Kelly Porter is a great protagonist whom I like spending time with. She is smart and motivated but also human enough to feel sad about the victims. She is not happy to be working with Matt Carter again and isn’t frightened to tell him so. I related to her feelings about returning to London and her past - sometimes you have to go back to better appreciate what you have now as she quickly realises.

Bold Lies is a good read which I have no hesitation in recommending.

I can't believe that this is the fifth book in the DI Kelly Porter series. I love this series.
First off I love reading how Kelly has grown into the strong , ballsy and determined detective she is today. Being able to travel to the Lake District where Kelly is now based. The descriptions of the scenery are breathtaking.
In this book Kelly has a murder on her own patch which seems to be connected to a double murder in the smoke. A multi murder mystery, a really good police procedural and great story telling. This one kept me glued to my seat and reading until late into the night. As I would expect from this author a thoroughly entertaining read. I did not want this book to end. Almost five stars and so Highly Recommended.
I would like to thank the author, Canelo and Netgalley for the ARC in return for giving an honest review.

A double assassination in a secret lab in London’s west end & brutal murder in the Lake District means Kelly going back to her former command and the ex DCI Matt Carver who betrayed her.
Seemingly unconnected, unexpected links between the gruesome crimes emerge and it’s up to Kelly to follow the trail.
Back amongst old colleagues and forced to work alongside her calculating Matt, Kelly must untangle a web of deceit that stretches into the highest echelons of power. A place where secrets and lies are currency and no obstacle is insurmountable.
This is the fifth book in this thrilling series, each book could be read on its own but reading from the beginning it's very satisfying how the characters grow & develop. Another very well written gripping book that drew me in from the start & had me hooked until the end. There are twists & turns & I love how the author gradually reveals all. I also love Kelly & how her character has grown throughout the series. I look forward to more books in this first class series.
My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read

Really good read. This is a really good series. The Lake District is a beautiful setting. There is plenty of action and the characters are really interesting.

Thank you to Netgalley for my copy.

For anyone who has read the first 4 in the series this is the perfect follow on and won’t disappoint. I’m sure it would work as a standalone work but readers would miss out on the development of Kelly that we have seen in the series. It was interesting here to contrast how the investigation was done in the Lake District with how it was done in London. I know which team I’d rather be on.

I enjoyed this 5th DI Kelly Porter just as much as the others although, as ever, the descriptions of the environment were a little OTT and self-indulgent on the part of the writer (only means something to those who know the area and it's a novel, not a tourist guide) and perhaps too many 'baddies' this time to get any real connection. Looking forward to the next one nevertheless.

This is the fifth book in the DI Kelly Porter series but can totally be read as a stand-alone. The setting is the glorious Lake District which is so well described that you feel like you are there.
There are quite a few characters introduced in the beginning which made for a bit of confusion but eventually things become clearer. I have read the previous books in the series and love the main character DI Kelly Porter.
The book is very well written and keeps your interest throughout even though I believe there are some superfluous characters who with their detailed descriptions add to some of the confusion of the characters.
I highly recommend this book and thank NetGalley for the advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for letting me read this gripping book

a man is found murdered on a boat gunshot to the head and naked

a robbery is committed

a man and a woman are found dead and naked in a garage, one man is missing....how are they all connected and what were they working on, and can the higher ups in government really be involved and is there a leak somewhere...

its up to kelly to help investigate these and try and get on with her ex, the one that stabbed her in the back...

a compelling read that grips you right to the end, and an insight into how the other half live

cant wait for the next one in this series...love how this author can write a book that grips you right to the end

Kelly deals with her most complex case yet and she has to work an ex-colleague/ex-partner to get to the bottom of it. Being as it was Kelly's most complex, it had me so confused as to what was going on and who could be behind all of this and when all of that was revealed, it was most certainly expected.

I really loved again, watching Kelly's life develop, with the loss of a family member and the gain of not one family member, but four... She has come so far from the very first book and it has been such a joy to watch her character development.

Another great read from Rachel Lynch, I can't wait to see what book 6 awaits!

Thanks to Canelo and NetGalley for the ARC in return for an unbiased review.
Have now read all of this series and Ms Lynch never fails to deliver.
Interesting and different in that it links the main character's current role and her previous one in The Met.
Really enjoyable read.
Keep up the good work and await the next installment

This series never fails to keep me reading.

The mix of the main protagonists own story line running alongside a different crime each time is a winning formula.

I was yet again kept guessing as to who the real culprits were but the details were so seamlessly strung together, I think any reader would be hard pressed to predict anything early on.

Fantastic as always, bring on the next instalment!