Bette Lee Crosby always tells a good story that usually has a moral to it. Suzanne has always had trouble with telling the truth, but this time she's not sure how to get out of it. She's a single mom with a six year old daughter, and this new situation is a good one for both of them. But it's based on a lie. How can she let down all the people she's lied too? This is the dilemma that she finds herself in, and for now, she's got to protect the two of them The longer it goes on, the more lies she has to tell, until it all threatens to fall in around her. There's a couple of bad guys in this story. And a really sweet grandma. There's even a new guy in the picture, but she can't tell him the truth, can she? Not if she wants the future he may be willing to offer. Assuming that's the future she really wants too. Once again, Ms. Crosby has us on the edge of our seats as she weaves her story first through this twist and then through that one. I gave this story four stars only because I found myself wishing this protagonist was less likely to be unduly swayed by the circumstances in her life. I would love to see her stand up for herself more and to believe in her own decisions, some of them made years ago. But this story is set in the 1950s, and women thought differently then. Overall, this is an absorbing story that will have you groaning. then cheering as you become more and more invested. Thank you to Ms. Crosby and Netgalley for the advance copy of this book.

Bette does it agian. A million little lies will grab you from the first page. The characters will find their way into your heart. They are so well developed.. Can a little lie keep getting you deeper? You will eventually have to start telling the truth.

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It opens with Suzanne Duff telling little lies about her life at ten years old, her MaMa had died and her Daddy was a drunk. The lies grow bigger and bigger after she is a woman with a child of her own. As she finds herself in a bad situation she leaves home with little or anything including money. She meets Ida Parker at her husband's memorial service taking her daughter there to get something to eat as there money is running out. Ida believes she is husbands long lost granddaughter. The lies continue as she tries to give her daughter the life she always wished she had as a child. Her last will catch up with her but family can always be chisen not just blood relqted.This was my first book by Bette Lee. Crosby but it will not be my last. Thank you for NetGa!!ey and Bent Line Processing for this AS copy and allowing me to read and review this book.

Bette Lee Crosby has created another gem with this story! It is a wonderful emotional journey. A teen's life could easily change for the better or the worse when she finds out she is pregnant and abandoned by the very few people that should care about her. It is through her determination to give her child a better life that propels her to move forward. The story unfolds from that and it is definitely a story to read!

My heart was breaking so many times during this book. I also was drawn to anger and wanted to give a few people a piece of my mind. A book that brings out feelings like this in the reader proves that the author is extremely gifted in creating a world that we care about deeply.

I recommend this book very highly. I am a fan of Bette Lee Crosby and A Million Little Lies is a fantastic addition to her collection of work.

I want to thank NetGalley and Bent Pine Publishing for giving me the pleasure of reading the advance reader copy of this book. My review is my own opinion not influenced by receiving the ARC.

Bette Lee Crosby has knocked it out of the ballpark again with A Million Little Lies. It is powerful story about trust, truth, lies, and possibly even forgiveness. It is a book about family and how family isn’t always by blood, but can also be by choice. This was a powerful book that was full of surprises that literally will have you on the edge of your seat. I literally gasped when I thought the book was coming together and the author threw yet another curve at me! But come together it did. A great five star book! I highly recommend it! #AMillionLittleLies #NetGalley

A Million Little Lies left me wondering page after page how long could Suzanne continue this false life.
It started as such a little lie just to feed her daughter Annie. A mother doing what she can to get her daughter a better life to get her away from an abusive boyfriend
Bette Lee Crosby takes you on a journey of love and forgiveness that leaves us with joy.

This book is about love in its different forms and how it can left you up and give you a better life.

I liked that Suzanna’s character grew stronger and developed until she stopped living a lie and started making the right decision.

It was a cosy read with many details.

I found the side story unnecessary.

I also found the love story too predictable.

I absolutely loved "A Million Little Lies", it was a great book to take me away from real life right now! I adored the characters of Annie and Ida, and Suzanna/Darla Jean. The ending to this book was the perfect way to wrap up the story. This is the kind of story the world needs right now, a light sweet, heartwarming tale to take you away.

have read many Bette Lee Crosby books, and I think this is my favorite. I really felt concern for Susanna Duff and was rooting for her.

Susanna has spent her life lying. Some small lies that don’t hurt anyone. She has a small daughter named Annie, and she wants a better life for them both. When they stumble into Cousins, GA, Susanna sees an opportunity to start again.

They meet Ida Parker at her husband’s memorial. Susanna is mistaken for Ida’s long lost granddaughter. It’s a nice way to get a free meal and a place to stay for the night. Then things change.

Susanna must learn how to manage a lifetime of lies. How can she go forward when she is stuck in her past?

This is such a good story! There were many times that I had to stop at the end of a chapter and take a break because I was so anxious for Susanna. It’s a lovely tribute to the family we have and the family we create.

WOW!! What a beautiful story that pulled me in from the beginning. Suzanna has lost her mother at ten years old. Her father is an irresponsible parent with all his drinking, so she learns to lie to hide the truth growing up.
When she finds herself pregnant and kicked c med out by her father she ends up living with an older man. Who is no better than her father.
Suzanna takes her daughter Annie and leaves Florida.
A story that shows real family is not always made up of blood relatives. True love,moving forward with your life and truth. An emotional and heartwarming story.
Loved the book!!

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read this book.

Never read any of this author's books before, but am now hooked. really enjoyed, and found myself unable to put down.

How lies grow, one little harmless lie as a child to protect herself and hide her loneliness, But as she gros they become a habit and
grow.. But as they come back to haunt her, what should she do?

A enjoyable story well written.

Bette Lee Crosby has delivered another southern winner! My bags are packed and I’m ready to move to Cousins, GA. The descriptions in the storytelling are truly amazing. I have lived in Georgia for all of my 50+ years and she has me seeing and smelling things I’ve not seen or smelled before. This book is full of twists and turns, loss and love. Ms. Crosby takes you on a journey of emotions all in one story. This is a story of finding one’s self and the difficult decisions one must make as a single parent. The love of a mama bear for her daughter. What extremes would you go to and ensure your child has the love and shelter of a family? A Million Little Lies will make you think and ponder the answer to that question. Fall in love with Cousins, GA and those that live within this beautiful little town. Thank you to NetGalley for requested ARC. All thoughts in this review are all mine.

I received an ARC of this absorbing story. Once again, Bette Lee Crosby has written a book that captivates from the first page. Her characters tug at your heartstrings and sweep you away with them through their dilemmas and decisions. As always, I couldn't put this book down!

Bette Lee Crosby has done it again.
What a poignant emotional roller coaster I was on with A Million Little Lies.
I was enthralled with this from the first page all the way to the end.
I was on this edge of my seat wondering what the next turn might have for Suzanna Duff.
There were some OMG moments that I wanted to scream at the characters.....

I have loved every book that I have read and this was no exception!!!

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for fair and honest review.

I really enjoy reading this authors work. ‘Emily Gone’ made me cry but this book really will stay with me I think.
‘A Million Little Lies’ it’s just so easy to do when trying to get by. When you’re doing what you have to, not what you’d want to.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters, even love to hate Earl! Those who find themselves doing the right thing in the end too.
The character I pitied is Iris. My favourite character has to be Ida. I found her to be quite selfless.
As the story grew pace, I had to keep reading faster because I had to know what would happen. Would it be ok? Cheering Suzanna on and cringing alongside her at times.
One of the reasons I enjoy Bette Lee
Crosby’s writing is she knows how to get under your skin and tell a good story.

Suzanna has had to make some hard choices in life, has always had the best of intentions. Life as is known, doesn’t always work out the way we might have liked. Despite this Suzanna rolls up her sleeves and makes the hard choices to move on to do the best she can for her daughter. I loved A Million Little Lies and I’d recommend it to friends.

If you think for a moment, that Emily, Gone (Ms Bette’s last novel) couldn’t be topped; well I’m here to say, that’s a fib! With each new novel I read from Bette Lee Crosby, I fall more in love with her books and writing style.

You see, for the past couple of years, the only books I truly enjoyed were more thriller/suspense based. I read mystery and chick-lit years ago and needed something more. Now, as I’m getting older and dealing with a really rambunctious 6 year old, I’m finding I’m coming back into that mystery and chick-lit that I loved so much before. That’s where Ms Bette’s books come into play.

Her books are wonderful, great and beautiful settings that make you wish you lived there, characters that are flawed but, have so much to offer. Her stories just flow together and whisper, “keep reading, keep reading”.

So many lies, so many truths, so much good that comes out of those lies. Truly a must read! I hope you all will grab it and let me know your thoughts! Thanks again to Ms Bette ales Crosby, the publisher and NetGalley!!

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Loved this one! Suzanna had a heart wrenching childhood that culminated in her having a child of her own as a teenager. She accepted an offer from an abusive man because she had nowhere else to go. After many years she and her daughter escaped with just a few dollars. Suzanna wanted her daughter Annie to have a childhood she didn’t. They ended up with a recent widow who took them in and they bonded as a “family”. Suzanna is torn with continued lies or telling the truth and risking it all. The characters came alive... it was like watching people I know and love, and these characters are very lovable. This read will remind us all that truth and love always win. Many many thanks to Bette Lee Crosby, Bent Pine Publishing, and NetGalley for an ARC of this amazing book. I am so looking forward to reading more books written by Bette Lee Crosby. You should preorder this very special read, to be published on June 16th.

Now I see why Bette Lee Crosby has so many devoted followers. Her writing is heartfelt and relatable, and she creates characters that tug on our heartstrings. Her characters aren’t perfect, but we love them anyway. Or maybe their imperfections are why we love them/

Suzanna Duff didn’t mean to deceive Ida. She just wanted a family and a good life for her seven-year-old daughter Annie. But one little lie led to another and another and…

When Ida Parker mistakenly assumed Suzanna was her late husband’s long-lost granddaughter Darla Jean, Suzanna did not see the harm in going along with her. It was just for one day, and then Suzanna and Annie would go on their way. But when she saw how happy Ida made Annie, she didn’t see the harm in staying a bit longer. And when she realized how happy Ida was to have Annie in her life, Suzanna thought they could stay a little longer. And so, the lies continued to build.

This is a beautiful story of women supporting each other and becoming stronger individuals because of that support. It’s a story of learning what love is. And it is a story of finding and making a family. “There’s all kinds of families…Some are born into belonging to one another…But there’s another kind of family, one created by people who love each other and are willing to hold on to what they’ve found.”

Need something to lift your spirits, make you smile, and warm your heart? Then I highly recommend this book.

I so enjoyed “A Million Little Lies” by Bette Lee Crosby. Lying can come so easy, but before you know it you can become entrapped within them. This proves to be true for Suzanna as she tries to better her life and the life of her daughter, Annie. You will cringe with each lie, but root for Annie and Suzanna despite the tangled webs! This is a page turner that will keep you involved.

Bette Lee Crosby is one of my favorite authors! Her books are always enticing stories about every day people I can easily relate to; characters you care about and find yourself rooting for. A Million Little Lies reveals how innocent “white lies” we may tell to protect others can become larger lies we become stuck in; we feel it would be more harmful to tell the truth than to continue in the lies.

Reading this book you feel you are there, trying to make everything work out.

Genres are fiction, family, women’s fiction