Another great suspense novel from Colleen Coble! i was impressed that she got the geography lay-out of this setting correct. i know that took some research on her part.

One Little Lie leads to another and another and another. Jane has taken over the police department in her Gulf Shores community after her dad retired from the position. In solving several murder cases, Jane meets an interesting videographer and his son, and throughout the story, she uncovers the truth about lies that she has been subject to throughout her life. There's a sweet, satisfying ending, as well as a promise for a "part 2" coming soon.

This is a lightly suspenseful story, with a Christian thread running through it. It was exciting and delightful to read, but lacked some edginess that might have made it more compelling.

Thank you, NetGalley, for letting me read and review this book.

Jane Hardy overcomes a horrific past to build a solid future. And she does it all without assistance from the God who has never heard her cries for help.

As newly appointed police chief of Pelican Harbor’s small police force, her first duty involves discovering the identity of a local vigilante. Until a dead body dressed as a bride shows up in a local shrimper’s haul. Has a serial killer come to town?

To make matters worse, the mayor insists that Jane allow a documentary journalist to follow her every move. For fifteen years she’s avoided questions about her past. And the journalist, Reid Dixon, raises her hackles and intrigues her at the same time.

She has no time to deal with Reid’s unwelcome presence. Some unknown person or group seems to have a grudge against Jane and her father, retired police chief Charles Hardy.

Reid Dixon has put his past behind him with the help of a God he came to know after his father’s death. Single-parenting his son, Will, hasn’t left him a lot of time for relationships. And the one he did try turned into a disaster. He’s come to Pelican Harbor to find answers, and he hopes Chief Hardy will have answers.

I loved “One Little Lie” by Colleen Coble. I have read all of Colleen Coble’s books, but I think this is my favorite of hers! It got my attention from the first page to the last page. I couldn’t wait to see how it would end, and I’m excited to say there will be another book after this one. It definitely had a twist for me. I had ideas as to who the “villain” was, but I never guessed who it ended up being.

Jane Hardy is the main character in this novel. Her and her father escaped a cult years ago, and now Jane has been appointed interim sheriff. Reid Bechtol is a well-known journalist who has come to town. He ends up shadowing Jane and the two of them try to solve some murders that have happened in this town.

I definitely recommend this novel by Colleen Coble. She is one of my favorite authors and has never disappointed me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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How is it - that one little lie can change a persons whole life -'
Fifteen years ago Jane's family were in a cult. She had a baby which her mother said died.
Her father and Jane escaped the cult, but her mother would not leave.
Now suddenly Janes father retires as sheriff and she take over the roll.
Her father is accused of theft and murder. Unreal? Is this why he retired? Is this from the past? Is someone setting him up?
Reid, along with his son come to town and he wants to do a documentary on Jane.
Jane feels an attraction for him but Reid comes with secrets.
Grab this book for an exciting story!

Excellent mystery! Plenty of suspense, some romance, this book was a page-turner that kept me guessing. It’s a compelling mystery, filled with characters dealing with secrets of their pasts, a police K-9, family drama, and small town politics. I highly recommend it and look forward to the next book in the series!

Colleen Coble again confirmed her position as one of my favourite Christian suspense authors with first book in a new promising series. While the main female character, Jane, with her K-9 partner, Parker, reminder me a lot about Bree and her rescue dog, Samson from the Rock Harbor series, Jane still had her own voice, own baggage and struggles to work through and her own strengths and weaknesses.

At the end of the book, the author's note was that Jane was a character with too much to deal with that one book is not enough and I completely agree. By the end of the book, there was so much things unanswered for Jane, and if it were to be answered in one book, it would have feel rushed and forced.

Reid was such a great male character and though the ending was still incomplete and not at a great place for him, I do hope he will also grow more in the series, will receive closure and a happy ending.

The suspense plot was great. The author did a great job of giving clues and develop the story in such a way that I wanted to keep reading to see what happened and who is behind everything. There was moments I was so confused and finally guessed who the mastermind was like a paragraph before he was revealed. And if you are like me where you prefer the suspense to be emphasised more than the romance, this plot you will enjoy.

The secondary characters like Olivia and Meghan were also great and hope they will still play a vital role in Jane's life in the books to come.

Highly recommended to fans of Christian Susepense and authors like Dani Pettrey, Irene Hannon, Lynette Eason and Susan May Warren

One Little Lie makes an intriguing story that will keep you reading until the end. A father removes his daughter from the cult that they lived in and the lie starts. After she is appointed chief of police in their town all hell brakes out. This plot had lots of twists. You'll enjoy learning about everything and everyone.

Couldn't put this one down! Colleen Goble has started a new series that will keep readers impatient for the next one.

This book is another good one from Colleen Coble. She always develops her characters so that you feel like you know them. The action moves along at a nice pace--not too fast, not too slow. The story is complex and she reveals details a little bit at a time. That gives the reader a chance to comprehend them all and put them all together. She does not hurry the ending of the book, which for me, is pleasant. I don't care for books that end suddenly and leaves you wondering how it all happened. The book resolves all the issues that were presented, but it does leave enough of a teaser that you want to read the next installment.


Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review. I look forward to the next book in this series.

Secrets can be dangerous, especially in this first book of the Pelican Harbor series. Colleen Coble weaves a tale full of suspicion, deceit, and reconciliation that you won’t want to put down. I was surprised at where this story went. Grab your copy today. You won’t want to miss this new series.

Great start to a new series.I was drawn in from first pages could not put down.I will be following this series and author.#netgalley #thomasnelson

Jane Hardy was once in a cult but fled with her dad, leaving her mother behind. Now, her father is retiring as police chief in a small coastal town and Jane reluctantly takes the position and suddenly finds herself in the middle of an investigation of her father in a theft and a series of murders all at once. I was a little disconcerted to see that this book was also listed as Christian and Romance after I had read it as I never would have picked it up. I would have lost out on a well written novel instead. Did I mention that Jane also has to deal with a documentary being filmed of her while all this trouble is going on? Is everything connected? Of course it is.

Colleen Coble wrote another thriller with One Little Lie. Jane and her father escaped a cult when she was a teen, but left behind her assigned husband and her mom. Story now is present day with her taking over the role of sheriff from her father in Pelican Harbor. A series of murders start right when she gets her new job. She needs to find out who is behind them and if her father is involved. Helping her with this task is Red Bechtol who is in town filming a documentary about her.
I enjoyed One Little Lie more than I have of many of Coble’s other suspense stories and am anxiously awaiting for the sequel as this leaves the reader with unanswered questions. Coble did bring in other side stories, such as one with the admin assistant, that didn’t seem to pertain to this storyline and I am wanting to see if those correspond with the next book.
This is a great book if you want a new suspense story!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson Publishers, but all opinions are my own.

One Little Lie is the first book in a new series, and the first book I have read from author Colleen Coble.

Fifteen years ago, a young girl, Button, gives birth to a boy in a cult. The cult falls under attack and Button’s dad escapes with her, announcing her that her baby has died.

Present day, in the small town of Pelican Harbor, Alabama, Jane Hardy is promoted to the position of Chief of Police. A seat formerly held by his recently retired dad. At that point, her only worries are a vigilante shaming people guilty of petty stuff, such as small theft or adultery, and the detective that was eyeing the same promotion. But, soon enough, part of a body is found by fishermen in their net. The next day, another murder has been committed. Then, case after case seems to rain on Pelican Harbor as if it had been named the new Cabot Cove.

This seems a lot for it to be simple coincidence.

Almost regretting having accepted her new position, on top of all this, Jane finds herself shadowed by Reid, a renowned documentary maker appointed by the mayor, and his son, serving as interim videographer. We quickly realize Reid has a particular interest in Jane Hardy, and not only as the topic of his movie. Might that have something to do with a documentary he made about cults earlier in his career ?

When I picked this book, intrigued by the description, it was in the mystery & thriller category. It’s only afterwards that I realized it was also categorized as romance and Christian lit. Romance is a genre I stay away from. And, in spite of an open mind, I’m not too much into having religion pushed unto me. So, I was somehow wary when I finally opened the book. As it turns, my worries were unwarranted.

There is no more romance than necessary in any story where relationships are bound to evolve and, if faith is omnipresent in the book, it mostly serves the story, or remind us of values we all can get behind.

The mysteries are convoluted, maybe even a little far fetched, but the quality of the writing pulls you in, giving the requisite amount of suspension of disbelief making it possible to enjoy the unraveling of the multitude of connected events that suddenly plagued Pelican’s harbor, under the stoic eye of its Pelican mascot, Pete.

Also, there is a K9 officer in this book. And I’m a sucker for police dogs.

I recommend this title. This is a quick read, and I’ve enjoyed it cover to cover. I’ll certainly read the next entry, to be released in September 2020.

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for this unbiased review.

One Little Lie unravels the dangers of telling one "little" lie and where it can take you. When we compromise in just one spot it can weave a dangerous web of compromise in many areas.
Coble is a talented story teller. I was drawn in to this story from the start. Jane Hardy is the new Chief in town. She's a woman, she has a small stature, and the former chief is her dad. The odds are stacked against her. Yet she rises to the challenge to handle the tough personalities of those who out right hate her because of their jealousy and those who pretend they're on board with the changes in town.
There are several story lines that play out through Book 1 of the Pelican Harbor Series. There were times I wasn't sure how they were going to intertwine. I had moments I was bored as I read but Coble quickly changes things up so I didn't stay that way for long. I'm looking forward to continuing to follow Chief Hardy in Book 2.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Thank you, Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this book!

One Little Lie was defiantly a great start to another wonderful series. I cannot wait to see more of the community and its people. The initial characters caught my interest from the start and the background additions were well placed. Colleen Coble always seems to weave a trip into secrets with many paths just waiting to be found. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Great read! A lot of page turning suspense with this one. Location is great; Gulf Shores, Alabama. Great characters. Murder, a cult, secrets from the past, surprise revelations. Highly recommend! Looking forward to more books in this series.
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

One Little Lie was my first foray into the work of Colleen Coble, but it will not be my last. Although I figured out the secret pretty early on in this novel, just like my last read (The Silent House), it didn’t bother me in this story because the characters are strong and the story moved quickly enough to keep me interested to the end. I enjoyed this book very much, and I will be sure to pick up the sequel when it comes out later this year.

A newly appointed Chief of Police in a small ocean-side community, Jane Hardy has some big shoes to fill. Her father, Charles, had been Chief in this same community for many years and abruptly retired. Within days of getting her new job, there are major crimes—two murders, vigilante attacks, and kidnapping. Adding to those story lines, is the baggage that Jane brings with her as a result of her past history in a cult, abandonment by her mother, and an infant son who she thinks died shortly as his birth.

While it was interesting to follow all these plot lines, it was also confusing and took awhile to figure out. Hints dropped throughout the narrative only added to the confusion and, at times, there were some jumps in the plot that didn’t quite follow logically.

Bottom line, once all the story lines were laid out and the action started, I enjoyed the book. I’ll look forward to reading subsequent adventures about Jane Hardy.