When Ewan unexpectedly kisses Ruby they both agree to pretend it never happened. Because Ewan is seeing Ruby's sister Sophie and he's the perfect boyfriend - comforting her after her mother's death and looking after the children. But when Ruby learns of another woman's murder close to Ewan's route home that night, she fears her lie has left her sister in terrible danger. How well do they know Ewan? And do they want to know the truth about their mothers murder?

This was quite gripping, especially when you started to question and have doubts about certain characters. There was quite an unexpected twist towards the end, there may possibly have been an indicator when you look back but , I guessed that something was coming but really for me it came out of the blue, went somewhere I hadn’t considered. TAnd after all the build up of suspense it was all over quite quickly for me and I'm not sure if that is good or bad yet. I do feel that it was all wrapped up nicely at the end and I like that it ends on a happier and more positive note.

But it was an 'edge of your seat' 'holding you breath' thriller and I'll admit towards the end I did not want to put it down.

Thank you NetGalley, Canelo Publishing and Jane Isaac for my copy in return for a review.

This was one of those books that I enjoyed but guessed who the perpetrator was half way through. It was a good storyline with interesting characters.
Thank you Canelo and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to give my unbiased opinion.

One Good Lie had me going into odd thoughts. At times it was slow, then it became pretty good. It was a mystery I thought I had figured out. One Good Lie ...is still a lie.

Ruby and Sophie’s mother was murdered nearly a year ago and on the evening after the memorial service Sophie’s partner Ewan kissed Ruby. They agreed to keep quiet about the incident but the aftermath of this led to multiple problems, danger and a multitude of secrets and lies. Ruby and Sophie narrated the story alternately which worked well with their contrasting views.

First of all, the positives of the book. The characterisation of the sisters was good with their emotions clearly depicted. Ruby’s growth of anxiety regarding Ewan and her escalation of suspicion was good as was the deterioration of the sisters relationship. Sophie had many struggles too and this was clearly demonstrated. There were moments of tension, some creepiness and a few good red herrings. I liked the premise of the novel too.

However, the start of the book with the setting of the scene was all over the place being muddled and confused. The style at times was impersonal and so you didn’t especially invest in the sisters story. It was unevenly paced, at times it was slow and there was quite a bit of going round and round in Sophie’s head. The perpetrator became obvious and was easy to predict with clear warning signs but the motivation was strange and I didn’t find it very believable.

Overall, this was not a bad book by any means but I was disappointed as I’ve read a few books by Jane Isaac and enjoyed them but this one was only good in parts.

With thanks to NetGalley and Canelo for the arc in return for an honest review.

This was a super fast-paced read that I enjoyed. Issac does a good job engaging the reader. The book is about two sisters whose mom is murdered and they are engulfed in finding out who did it. Ruby starts to receive mystery phone calls and begins to become suspicious about her sister's boyfriend.

One of the best things about this book is it really keeps the reader engaged and makes you want to keep reading. However, the ending is quite abrupt and does not truly tie up any loose ends.

Overall, I truly did enjoy this book and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick read!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC.
5 Stars!
Highly recommend.
It was hard to put this book down. It was a fast paced story full of suspense.
I was hooked from the first chapter.
This thriller was fun to read. I absolutely loved this story of two sisters.
Well written, well plotted, engaging characters.

Ruby's the oldest and strongest sister,Sophie is the delicate one that's why Ruby worries about her,she's also guilty she introduced her mother to the man who would end up murdering her.
Sophie has a boyfriend Ewan and when at their mother's wake a woman they haven't heard from in a long time is murdered Ruby suspects Ewan.She doesn't want to but he was in the area and he does want to hide it but why?and is her sister in danger?.
I enjoyed the story there were plenty of red herrings to keep me guessing and I would recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and Canelo for the ARC.

This fast paced thriller about a lie absolutely kept his knee on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t wait to find out what happened in the ending didn’t disappoint. I highly recommend this one.

A long twisty novel that keeps you guessing till the very end; in my opinion, this book falls into my 'ambivalent' category.

Ruby and Sophie McBride's sisterly bond is put to the test when Ewan, Sophie's boyfriend, makes a pass at Ruby. Still grieving the loss of their mother, the sisters are barely holding on, with Ruby shutting everyone out and Sophie relying on the occassional pills. But someone with a sinister intent is stalking the sisters and unless they stick together, they won't make it out alive.

The suspense was taut right from the first page; the prologue itself reeled me in. The author managed to keep my interest piqued and the plethora of characters had me suspecting every character. Though I did figure out the villain, their motive was quite a change from the usual 'jilted lover' trope.

At seventy-four chapters, it was quite a long read that dragged at times. The one thing that I absolutely did not appreciate about this book was the author's tendency to focus on inane matters, like the waitress's blue hair or the random Asian woman who entered the restaurant. Also the backstory on Heather and Bridget seemed irrelevant to the plot as a whole.

Overall, a slow-burn suspense novel. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

One Good Lie by Jane Isaac is an exciting psychological thriller that appeal to fans of Ruth Ware, Greer Hendricks, and Sarah Pekkanen. The plot revolves around two sisters: Sophie and Ruby. Sophie is a single mother who has been dating Ewan. Ewan loves helping her out with her kids and is a great boyfriend. One day, as Ruby and Ewan are walking outside, Ewan suddenly kisses Ruby. Ruby rejects him immediately, but they agree not to tell Sophie since she will become insanely jealous and has had her heart broken before. Later, Ruby finds out that a young woman was killed around the time that they were on the walk. The police have a blurry CCTV photo of her and Ewan, and are asking the couple to come forward as witnesses. But if Ruby is candid with the police, Sophie will find out that she and Ewan were together that night.

Here's an exciting excerpt from the prologue of this book:

"She tries to lift a hand, to free her face, and falters. Her hands are tied in front of her. Her ankles bound together.
Terror grips her. She tosses her head from side to side.
‘Help!’ She stretches out the word, her voice splintering as it grows louder.
...
The click of a lock. The air nearby displaces. Someone’s entered the room.
She flinches. Every fibre of her body on hyper-alert.
‘Hello.’ The voice is familiar.
The realisation that follows sickens her to the pit of her stomach. And then she knows, her worst fears finally realised.
‘It was you…’"

Overall, One Good Lie is an excellently-written, well-plotted domestic thriller that will appeal to fans of You Are Not Alone and The Push. One highlight of the book is the investigating that Ruby does. I enjoy when the main characters aren't just helpless victims, but instead do active investigating to find the murderer. When Ruby has her suspicions about who the murderer is, she uses the internet and meets up with people who knew the person she suspects. I love when the main characters do this in thrillers. Another highlight is the nonstop actio in this book. I had to keep reading to find out what happens next. I sped through this book and finished it in a day. If you are intrigued by the excerpt above or if you're a fan of the thriller genre, you won't regret checking out this book when it comes out in June!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

One Good Lie by Jane Isaac is an exciting psychological thriller that appeal to fans of Ruth Ware, Greer Hendricks, and Sarah Pekkanen. The plot revolves around two sisters: Sophie and Ruby. Sophie is a single mother who has been dating Ewan. Ewan loves helping her out with her kids and is a great boyfriend. One day, as Ruby and Ewan are walking outside, Ewan suddenly kisses Ruby. Ruby rejects him immediately, but they agree not to tell Sophie since she will become insanely jealous and has had her heart broken before. Later, Ruby finds out that a young woman was killed around the time that they were on the walk. The police have a blurry CCTV photo of her and Ewan, and are asking the couple to come forward as witnesses. But if Ruby is candid with the police, Sophie will find out that she and Ewan were together that night.

Here's an exciting excerpt from the prologue of this book:

"She tries to lift a hand, to free her face, and falters. Her hands are tied in front of her. Her ankles bound together.
Terror grips her. She tosses her head from side to side.
‘Help!’ She stretches out the word, her voice splintering as it grows louder.
...
The click of a lock. The air nearby displaces. Someone’s entered the room.
She flinches. Every fibre of her body on hyper-alert.
‘Hello.’ The voice is familiar.
The realisation that follows sickens her to the pit of her stomach. And then she knows, her worst fears finally realised.
‘It was you…’"

Overall, One Good Lie is an excellently-written, well-plotted domestic thriller that will appeal to fans of You Are Not Alone and The Push. One highlight of the book is the investigating that Ruby does. I enjoy when the main characters aren't just helpless victims, but instead do active investigating to find the murderer. When Ruby has her suspicions about who the murderer is, she uses the internet and meets up with people who knew the person she suspects. I love when the main characters do this in thrillers. Another highlight is the nonstop actio in this book. I had to keep reading to find out what happens next. I sped through this book and finished it in a day. If you are intrigued by the excerpt above or if you're a fan of the thriller genre, you won't regret checking out this book when it comes out in June!

Books with multiple perspectives are always a tough sell for me, and unfortunately this wasn't one that worked. I couldn't get interested in any of the plot lines and characters, so I struggled to stay motivated to finish the story. The premise was really intriguing, so I'm disappointed that it was a miss for me.

As a confirmed Jane Isaac fan, I was delighted to receive a review copy of her first standalone psychological thriller via publishers Canelo and NetGalley although a little wary because like many readers, I've had such trouble staying focused on fiction this past year. But...

Book drought over! Hooked from page one, didn't stop reading until silly o'clock, had a few hours sleep, walked the dog then dived back in to finish.

Totally believable characters, great plot and enough red herrings to keep crime fans happy. Plus a moving depiction of how easily one can get caught up in a controlling relationship, testing strong friendships and even a bond between loving sisters.

Highly recommended!

[Will add Amazon UK review on 24 June when reviews are allowed.]

Good book!! This is my first book by this author but it won't be my last! This book had intrigue, suspense, action, and a big who done it!! I usually can figure out who did it but this one had me shocked at finding out who it was! I definitely recommend reading this book! Its well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

This book was a 2.5 rounded up to a 3 for me.

The story follows sisters Ruby and Sophie in the wake of their mother’s murder and the conviction of the suspect - the mother’s ex boyfriend. A murder of a key witness in their mother’s case takes place the same night Ruby and her sister’s boyfriend cross a line with each other and when they decide to lie about what happened that night between them the dominos start to topple.

I really thought I would like this book way more than I did. To start with it felt really slow and I didn’t get sucked into the story until almost 70% of the way in. There were a lot of red herrings along the way, which I did appreciate because it did keep me guessing, but it felt like none of them were well developed. Even the final twist and ending seemed arbitrary and motivations of the killer seemed quite strange. I finished the book feeling more baffled than shocked.

Thanks to Netgalley for my ARC

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley.

After Colin is convicted of their mother's murder, Ruby and Sophie hold a kind of wake for her on what would have been her birthday. Walking home, Ruby encounters Ewan (I spent the whole book wondering if this was pronounced Evan or Euan), Sophie's boyfriend. He tries to force himself on her, but is interrupted. Bizarrely in my opinion, Ruby agrees not to tell Sophie about this because Sophie is so 'fragile', and maybe they just had too much to drink at the wake. However this plan becomes hard to stick to, because a woman was murdered nearby at the time of the encounter, and the police are seeking the 'couple seen fighting' as potential witnesses.

It takes quite a lot of the book to get even this far and I found it very slow. Both the murders take place off the page and are of characters the reader has never been introduced to and has no special sympathy for. In the mother's case it occurred months ago. Neither Ruby nor Sophie was at all likeable and spent the novel disbelieving each other and being generally hostile to one another. Ruby is also hostile to her boss, and to her poor boyfriend, whom she has kicked out, but who is still allowed to contribute to the mortgage and bills and to pop round to collect clothes every now and then.

I did suspect different people of being the perpetrator at different times, but I don't think there were enough clues to work out the murderer's motivation, even if (as I did) you had worked out who it was by a process of elimination.

I have enjoyed other books by this author more.

Sophie and Ruby are healing from their mothers murder!
I loved the dual storylines from none sister to the other!
This book was truly captivating and had me flipping the pages fast!
This was one thrilling book. Thanks so much NetGalley Publisher and Author for.this amazing ebook!