This was a really unique premise that I hadn't read before! Alice, shortly after finding out about her cheating husband, takes a stab at speed dating. While she meets some interesting contenders, one of them winds up dead. I'm typically a fan of changing POVs, but I really like how each switch revealed more about the story, leading the reader to the true story...that being said, it doesn't mean this book lacked any twists to throw you off! Some parts felt a little slow and I wish we had more back story from some of the characters, but, overall, I enjoyed the storyline and would be more than willing to read more from Garbin!

Lies Within Me is a fast-paced psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages. The first chapter will absolutely have you hooked. The truth is slowly revealed through multiple POVS

The plot centers around a women, Alice, who following her separation from a cheating spouse, is forced into a speed dating situation. Only, the person she meets turns out to be pure evil. When she can’t recall events of the night before, her world shatters when she learns he is found dead.

As the characters' stories intertwine, the pieces of the puzzle begin falling into place. Disturbing events from the past collide with the dangers of the present.

I found myself totally engrossed in this thriller. The pacing and suspense made it almost impossible to put down. The characters come across as realistic and complex, haunted by their flaws and regrets. Even the unlikable characters are portrayed in a way that made me invested in their story.

If you like a fast-paced, can’t put down, multiple POV thriller, then this is MUST ADD to your to-be-read list!!

Lies within me is a psychological thriller that centres around Alice, a recently single mother who is trying to move on after her husband betrayed her. When she meets a man during a speed dating event, it all goes horribly wrong.

I liked the premise of this book more than the execution. The book is written through multiple perspectives which is confusing at first but settles in once the story gets going. Alice is a likeable character but those around her are incredibly self-serving and frustrating. Simon and his family are awful, and I would have liked it if her friends’ plot lines were rounded out a bit more. This was my first read from this author but I will check out her previous works.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to NetGalley and The Book Folks for approval for an advanced reader copy of this book.

Alice, recently separated from her cheating husband, is coerced into going to a speed-dating event by her friends. Once there, she catches the eye of a man who drugs her and takes her home unwillingly. When Alice wakes up, she has no recollection of what transpired and heads home to put herself together. Once home, she turns on the news and sees that the man who assaulted her was brutally murdered...and she has no idea if she was the person who killed him.

This book was definitely not what I expected! Lots of characters separated by short chapters made for a quick, fast-paced read. Despite there being a lot of characters to keep track of, they eventually were easy to distinguish from one another. I love thrillers where the characters are all interconnected in some way by the end, following tons of twists and turns. My jaw dropped to the floor several times, and this was hard for me to put down. I really had no idea who to trust, who was lying, or what was going to happen.

This definitely gave me Desperate Housewives vibes, only with darker subject matter. I do think there should have been some trigger warnings (there were depictions of drug facilitated sexual assault, along with shaming/language that unfortunately go along with it) due to the nature of the storyline. However, it was a very intriguing, gripping read and I was excited to see the author has several other books available to read.

This is a perfect thriller if you want something quick and shocking to read!

This is a gripping, immersive novel, full of psychologically astute characters, and dark, deceptive plot devices. It's beautifully written and delivers a firm emotional punch.
The author writes from the different perspectives of her characters using voices which have the ability to chill as they hint at their own dark pasts. And I was caught out more times than I care to admit by the subtley revealed red herrings.
I loved this book. It is captivating and totally absorbing with believable characters and more twists and turns than a corkscrew. It's a book where one holds one's breath for far too long until finally and embarrassingly gasping out loud. With more secrets and lies than the average UK politician, it is a story that is going to linger with me for a long time.

Good book! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, date rape, cheating, mystery, a great who done it, great plot twist and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I definitely recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!