This was a good read - if a little unbelievable in how the husband is portrayed, a little too stereotyped. But still an interesting story and quite well written. It kept me interested right to the end and was quite an easy read, it wasn't too thought provoking. I enjoyed it.

A really interesting read which focuses mainly on the relationship between mother and child. It is set across different time periods and it was really interesting to explore how the past experiences of the characters had shaped them (particularly childhood experiences). Another fab read from Jane Corry.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The Lies We Tell

Jane Corry once again delivers an exciting book full of surprises, with plenty of devious twists and turns mixed in for good measure. It gives a thoughtful insight into how far a mother's love will stretch to protect her seemingly wayward, and potentially criminal, offspring. A cast of compelling characters combines with a story that delves deep into their emotions. The clever, convincing plot provides a tense and fast-paced gripping journey. This book is sure to appeal to existing fans and new readers alike.
Highly recommended. Thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for supplying me with an advance copy.

This is a compelling, heart-breaking novel about an incompatible couple’s struggle to do their best for their son and the choices people make under given circumstances. A creepy sense of foreboding propels the first half forward, where the suffocating feeling of living in constant fear and dread is captured extremely well. The second half is thought-provoking and very moving in places. A richly satisfying read.

I have read all of Jane Corry’s novels as they are thoroughly entertaining and always look forward to the next one.

At the beginning Freddie, a teenager going through some issues at school, comes home late (early hours of the morning) to tell his parents, Sarah and Tom, that he has killed somebody.

Sarah and Tom are totally different characters and the story goes through how they met, the lies they told to each other and the secrets they kept from the other one. Cleverly plotted with numerous sub-plots, twists and turns. The narrative is split between the present and past, the latter showing the path both parents have taken to end up where they are.

Another great read from this author.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Penguin General UK and Jane Corry for my ARC of The Lies We Tell in return for an honest review.

Highly recommended.

I really enjoyed The Lies We Tell. Fifteen year old Freddie is going through some stuff, as teenagers do, but one night he comes home late saying he has killed someone and Sarah’s world is turned upside down.

One of the things I liked best about this was the way the characters backstories are explored, giving context to the unfolding situation they are having to deal with. You really feel like you know and understand the characters and their decisions, because you can see what has led them to this point in their lives.

The plot twists and turns kept me guessing throughout and there’s a very strong moral thread running through the story - should we protect the ones we love, or own up and deal with the consequences?

Thanks to NetGalley for a copy in return for an honest review.

Many thanks to Netgalley for the loan of this book.
I'm already a fan of Jane Corey and that didn't change once I read this book. Full of twists, turns and revelations, this book keeps you interested all the way through. A cracking read

Sarah and Tom were quite a mismatched couple when they got married but understood that each had their secrets from the past that was best left unspoken about. The marriage worked well until the day their son Freddie was born - that is the day Tom learnt about the past Sarah was trying to hide.

Tom was brought up with a strict father and suffered abuse at boarding school, whereas Sarah started life in a commune and was quite laid back until she made a big mistake and had to pay the price. This difference of opinion caused tensions when it came to discipline for Freddie which came more to bear when a teenaged Freddie came home late one night with a shocking confession.

This book tells of the lengths that a mother would go to protect her son and would do anything to keep him safe - even if it meant breaking the law herself. Some of it is a bit repetitive but definitely a good read

How far would you go to protect your Child?
I have been a fan of Jane Corry’s books since her first one and her latest one does not disappoint.
Couple Sarah and Tom have been trying for a baby for quite a long time. When they decide to have IVF and the result is Freddie. Sarah and Tom are like chalk and cheese and have different ideas of bringing up Freddie. Sarah spoils Freddie and shelters him from the world after her own difficult childhood and Tom is straighter forward. So, when Freddie comes home (now 15) and tells them he has killed someone, Tom wants to call the police, but all Sarah wants to do is run away with Freddie and stop him being caught by the police.
Tom wakes up the next day to find Sarah and Freddie and even the dog Jasper gone. They head for the coast where they enjoyed a holiday previously. But Sarah is full of guilt only for her decision to help Freddie but also her own past. As if they are caught, they will be both end up in prison.
Thanks for the publisher for a copy The lies we tell by Jane Corry. This is beautifully written of how far a mother will go to protect her child and others. The lies Sarah and Tom both weaved, to protect each other the truth behind each other’s lives and to protect their son. The story was very intricate and I sometimes felt at time that it went on a bit too much, but had a clever ending. 4 stars from me.

This book is so well written, it hooked me right from the start & kept me dangling throughout.

How far would you go to protect your child? Freddie comes home one evening soaking wet, he tells his parents that he has killed someone....... Sarah & Toms relationship is already fractured, they are far from aligned! This is the main element of the book, what did Freddie do & how will it conclude.

Then there’s Sarah & Tom, two very different individuals, the book is written from each of their points of view and we slowly unravel their own complex history.

I enjoyed the twists and turns along the way, it showcases how fickle some friendships can be and also how determined & deep a mothers love can go,

This is my first Jane Corry & I will be looking at her back catalogue to read some more!

Thanks to the publisher & netgalley for an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.

So, I started off with no preconceptions for this one. I have never even heard the name Jane Corry, let alone read any of her work. At first getting into this book was hard - the book had some formatting issues that only went away (somewhat) during the middle stage of the book. However, once I really got into the meat of this story - wow, I could not stop reading! I have been gripped for the last several days and haven't been able to stop thinking about this story. There's essentially three characters that get talked about initially, Sarah, Tom and Freddie. Although we don't hear much directly from Freddie for the majority of the book, there is a lot said about him. It seemed that each one of these characters had hidden secrets in their past which they did NOT want to come out.
I liked how the story ended also and overall I was very pleased with the this book. One small thing that annoyed me was near the end, one character visits another in a police station. All fine = however one moment they are separated by a Perspex screen, then the next they are hugging each other. This certainly broke the immersion of story for me.
I'd certainly read more of this author and am glad I put the time into this one. Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC.

A fantastic read, it had me hooked from the very first page. Well written, with amazing depth and clarity surrounding the all too human failings of the characters. It begins steadily, setting the scene with ease and drawing you in, before gaining pace as it carries you swiftly through twists and turns at dizzying speed.
A brilliant plot that holds you firmly in your seat as it hurtles along, raising some thought provoking and uncomfortable questions along the way.
The characters are as unpredictable as the plot line and just as captivating, by turns attracting, then repelling both the reader and the other characters, from chapter to chapter.
Builds nicely to a crescendo before reaching an unexpected conclusion. All in all, highly enjoyable and strangely satisfying. I would definitely read it again

A book I can't make my mind up about. Some of it I really enjoyed, the relationships and dilemmas, especially over how far you will go to protect your child. But it jumped around too much for me and dragged a bit so not one of my favourites.

This book really makes you think. The saying goes, "Never judge someone until you walk in their shoes." That is certainly true of the characters in this book. It leaves you asking, "What would I do if it was me?"

I really enjoyed this book, the twists and turns in the story kept me gripped and you didn't know how it would all end. It showed how even if people feel they are innocent, most have or will do something which impacts others lives either intentionally or by accident.

I wanted it to be a happy ever after ending and may be it was but not quite the traditional one.

A mother’s love is like no other. What lengths would you go to to protect your child. Would you sacrifice everything else for the sake of your child. I would but would you....

I very much felt this was a book of two halves.
The first half was gripping with secrets swirling around and a good building of tension however the second half completely let the book down in my view. It descended into a well worn cliche of woman meets man and he helps her see the light and everything becomes almost ok again.
The characters are all pretty unlikeable and I'm not really sure you end up rooting for a happy ending but they were well written and you could grasp their point of view and understand the hang ups they had.
The first half is well written and is a tight and concise read but the second half really does repeat itself and the last 10 or so pages made me want to scream it was so drawn out.
Overall this is a perfectly fine beach read but nothing more which is a shame as it started off so well.

Whilst this is a very interesting take on how far a mother’s love goes, it was a very slow burn and a little too far fetched for me to enjoy at all.

3 for neutral. Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I will update my review if able to finish at a later date. It is likely my mood, because I’m a moody reader and the type of storyline just is hard for me to read.

Spoiler alert:
I was enjoying this until Sarah takes Freddie away to Cornwall and everyone is falling over themselves to help them. Almost the minute they arrive they have a house, jobs and friends! Also what tiny village in Cornwall has a department store? After that it went downhill to a predictable saccharine ending with all the loose ends tied up very tightly. It was also too long. A very light read, more romance than drama, despite the murders. If only Freddie had told them what really happened at the start I would not have had to read this .