I really enjoyed this book. There was a lot of subject matter involving domestic violence so please be careful reading this if it triggers you.
The main characters strength and perseverance was refreshing, and the humor mixed in helped lighten the subject matter.
I do feel like it was a bit too predictable so am rating it as 4 stars overall.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC

Eileen You're has crafted a tough but wonderful book of starting over with interesting characters struggling with real life issues. I love a good story about the importance of trust and friendship. Throw in an interesting mix of wonderful women and a faithful dog and I'm hooked! Thanks #NetGalley #LakeUnion

I have always enjoyed Eileen Goudge’s books through the years. “All they need to know “ is about some of her personal life experiences that she turned into a story about abusive,toxic and leaving a relationship to save your life. Kyra ran for her life and rescues a dog moves to a new State & town and finds herself with a new job and a host of friends who believe in her and have her back and when she needs help her new friends definitely come to her aid and rescue her and Kyra feels free and can continue to live her best life without having to always look over her shoulders.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this story.

All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge got off to a good start. I love how Kyra rescues Ranger. Ranger is my favorite character. He is an expressive and lovable canine. The author’s depictions of Gold Creek brought the area alive for me. The Tattooed Ladies Club consists of a great group of ladies. I like how they welcomed Kyra and helped her. A forensic artist seemed a natural fit for Kyra. It was interesting learning about the occupation and how it aids the police in their investigations. The climax, though, felt anticlimactic. It seemed that it had to happen, so it did. The romance felt forced (so there could be a happily ever after). I do not know how Kyra could be ready to date someone new after what she had been through (ready to visit a psychologist, but not to begin a new relationship). I would have preferred seeing Kyra overcome her disastrous marriage with the aid of her friends, and ready to face a bright new future on her own (does a woman always need to have a man by her side to have a happy ending). The conclusion was rushed. The story moved at a slow pace (after reading for a while, I began to wonder if the book was six hundred pages instead of a little over three hundred) and I thought it was predictable (since it followed the standard formula). All They Need to Know does contain domestic violence, sexual assault, foul language, and the use of guns. I liked the bond between the Tattooed Ladies. I wish the rest of All They Need to Know had lived up to the beginning.

Kyra Smith redefines herself and her life by escaping domestic abuse of her past. She begins by discreetly leaving her violent husband, not leaving a trace of where she is behind. She happens upon a small California town and meets a group of amazing women who envelope her into their group. Eventually, they gain her trust, and she shares details of her past life. Kyra learns that all the women who have befriended her have their own life struggles in which they support each other through. Kyra is able to rebuild a life on her own and begins to gain confidence in areas she never knew she had. She finds a new career and eventually, that work community advocates for her, as well. In time, Kyra confronts her past and ultimately is able to rid herself of her terrible past as she forges ahead in the beautiful life she has created.
If you like a good underdog overcomes story, this is it! Bravo, Eileen!
Thank you to NetGalley, and Lake Union Publishing, for the advanced reader's copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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This book pulled me in from the beginning. Kyra Smith is on the run from an abusive husband. She arrives in Cold Creek, a small town with friendly citizens, with a dog she dog-napped along the way. This book has a lot to like; friendship, romance, and suspense. Thanks to author Eileen Goudge. Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley. I received a complimentary copy of this ebook. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

I've been looking for a substitute for Virgin River, so I hope Eileen Goudge has it in her to to write 19 books in the Gold Creek series.

Kyra is on the run from her violent ex husband. She ends up in Gold Creek, CA. Upon arrival she immediately befriends tattoo artist Frannie. Frannie introduces Kyra to her friend group, The Tattooed Ladies Club. As Kyra begins to put down roots and gains the confidence to confront her ex.

This book is just what I needed, a simple story of friendship and starting over.

I’m quite positive that this was my first time reading a book by Eileen Goudge. All They Need To Know was a very enjoyable story that grabbed my attention right from the start and kept me captivated the whole way through. I loved the authors writing style, it was smooth and seamless and easy to read. This is a story about Krystal Stanhope who is on the run and hiding out from her abusive husband. She changes her name to Kyra Smith, swaps her BMW in for a clunker and has the courage and strength to travel cross country. Along the way, on a pit stop to use the bathroom at a little gas station, she steels herself a dog that she found chained out in the hot sun with nothing to eat or drink and looking like it had been starved for quite some time. These two become fast friends and partners throughout the story. They end up settling down in the small town of Gold Creek where they meet the nicest people. A group of women known as The Tattooed Ladies become her best friends. This is a story of a woman’s strength, courage and ability to change when needed when it comes to survival. It’s also about finding friendship, trust and learning to have faith in love again after being horribly mistreated. I really liked this story, I loved all the characters and I’d really be interested in reading more about them if the author was to write another book including them. I’d like to thank NetGalley for the arc that I obtained off the Read Now section. This book was a great read in my opinion and I’m giving it a 5 star rating!

A woman running from her powerful, abusive husband arrives in Gold Creek and her life begins to change. She meets the local tattoo artist who introduces her to her group of friendly ladies. The good that begins to happen to her contrasts with the fear that her husband will track her down. A story of deep friendships, romance, and facing fears.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book.

I'm so excited that this is a series, but now I have to wait for the next one to come out because I want more from these wonderful characters and Gold Creek. This book is a gripping story of strength, courage, and resilience. It was smooth and easy to read. Loved it!

I do like a book where we get to meet a great gaggle of characters and find ourselves caring about them all.
Especially where there is a group that comes together to be there and aid all the others.
I'm in awe of anyone that finds a way to run and find freedom from abuse. It's horrific to stay but often impossible to leave.
I was rooting for our character from the start. She then added a dog to the mix and I was totally invested in her being OK.
I can't imagine the damage done by abuse and the bravery it must take to find a place of peace and trust. Where she ends up traveling to, seems to be just that kind of place. And the little gang of woman that embrace her are all brilliant. I'd love for the author to write all their stories too. And would happily get stuck into this as a series to keep coming back to. 😊
It was strong and tender and kept me just the write side of anxious at times! Oh and add in romance.
This is a Superb author I'm only disappointed this is first of her.

Strong, independent women, helping each other. Such great characters, I loved all of them all, including Ranger, the dog. I enjoyed this book so much. I am hoping there will be more books by this author and it will be a series, exploring more of the characters in this book. I'd love to revisit.

A theme I’ve read before but the author brought in plenty of interesting characters. Enough tension to make you read faster and a romance thrown in so what’s not to like?

I’m quite positive that this was my first time reading a book by Eileen Goudge. All They Need To Know was a very enjoyable story that grabbed my attention right from the start and kept me captivated the whole way through. I loved the authors writing style, it was smooth and seamless and easy to read. This is a story about Krystal Stanhope who is on the run and hiding out from her abusive husband. She changes her name to Kyra Smith, swaps her BMW in for a clunker and has the courage and strength to travel cross country. Along the way, on a pit stop to use the bathroom at a little gas station, she steels herself a dog that she found chained out in the hot sun with nothing to eat or drink and looking like it had been starved for quite some time. These two become fast friends and partners throughout the story. They end up settling down in the small town of Gold Creek where they meet the nicest people. A group of women known as The Tattooed Ladies become her best friends. This is a story of a woman’s strength, courage and ability to change when needed when it comes to survival. It’s also about finding friendship, trust and learning to have faith in love again after being horribly mistreated. I really liked this story, I loved all the characters and I’d really be interested in reading more about them if the author was to write another book including them. I’d like to thank NetGalley for the arc that I obtained off the Read Now section. This book was a great read in my opinion and I’m giving it a 5 star rating!

This book was only ok for me. It was entirely too predictable for my liking, and so many of the thoughts of the main character, Kyra/Krystal were repeated. Over and over and over.

If you're reading the book you know her fears. You dint need to reread them constantly. Maybe that's just me.

Ranger was the best part of the story for me!! And that's really saying something because I'm terrified of dogs, although I love them so.

It would be 50/50 on if I'd recommend this book.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge is about smart, successful women who care about family and friends. This book has suspense and romance that makes it even more enjoyable. I always love her books!

All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge is a lovely book. i was hooked from start ad this will stay with me for awhile

thanks netgalley and lake union. all thoughts are my own

This book was excellent. It hooks you right from the start. It’s a story about resilience, friendship, and starting over. A girl escaping a trouble past finds friendship and love in her new town. This book will remind you of the friendship in Sweet magnolias by Sherryl Woods. I hope Eileen Goudge plans to make this into a series. You will fall in love with all the characters

All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge is a lovely book about the strength of women and the bonds of friendship. The main character Kyra Smith, also known as Krystal Stanhope has left her extremely abusive husband Rory Stanhope, the powerful District Attorney of Rochester, NY, after another extremely brutal beating which necessitated the removal of her spleen. Kyra took her savings and ran, hoping to stay under the radar of her husband. She ultimately landed in Gold Creek, CA, a quaint tourist town where she met an eclectic group of women who immediately welcomed her into their community as well as The Tattooed Ladies Club; the members Frannie, Suzy, Marisol and Jo soon became very special to Kyra. I enjoyed the characters very much as they seemed to come alive through the pages. I did find the book to be a bit predictable, yet so we'll written that it didn't impede my reading pleasure. I am not a big fan of women's fiction, yet thoroughly enjoyed All They Need to Know. Thanks to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and the author for the opportunity to read an ARC; this review reflects my honest opinion. 4 Stars.

Rounding up from 4.5 stars

This novel is labeled "Women's Fiction", but there's some suspense and action too.

It's the classic woman running from an abusive husband who has police connections.

I absolutely love the ladies in the "Tattooed Ladies Club". Their characters are so vibrant and easy to picture. I wish I had a group of friends like them!

This book is a standalone and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to Netgalley and Lake Union Publishing for an advance copy of this book. All opinions are my own.