Loved this book ! It starts very quickly so your not left bored or waiting for things to pull you in, as the book moves along you find yourself much like the main character second guessing yourself. Everyone is a suspect and everything is a motive, what will shock you is the lengths people go to... can't say too much because I can't give details away but I fell in love with this book, so many twist and turns, you will feel every emotion right there with the characters, and the end leaves you smiling and wishing the best!

I have mixed feelings for this book. i really did enjoy it. I just felt it was very slow to start and took a while to pick up. But once it did it got my vote

Jen Cornish is a single mother struggling to make it on her own and care for her child after leaving her husband. In a rush on her way to work she crosses paths with a man that she has seen many times before as he leaves his home but today Jen notices that the stranger has dropped his keys. Trying to chase after him doesn’t work so Jen is left wondering what she should do to safely return the keys.

Jen decides her best bet would be to simply leave a note telling the man what she had found not knowing if she could trust leaving the keys for someone else to find. Jen however doesn’t have a pen and paper to leave the note so she decides to enter his home with the keys to find some. After doing what she thought was a good deed she heads off to work but later the police come and arrest Jen for entering the home and vandalism that has taken place.

Each Little Lie was one of those reads I was a bit on the fence about off and on all throughout the book. Starting off I knew the general idea of entering a stranger’s home whether trying to do a good deed or not seemed really sort of far-fetched. I couldn’t help but question just how many people out there would really even remotely consider doing this and not come up with another option.

The beginning aside I thought the story landed in just the OK range. I didn’t find the characters or story extremely engaging but still found myself wanting to know how it would turn out in the end. As for the end though it’s a bit far-fetched of an idea to have actually have happened but it fit the story well enough.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

Tom Bale does it again! Even though it is a suspense more on the psychology thriller genre I did find the story interesting even though it was slow at times. The main character was a little dry but she fit in the story perfectly. I am looking forward to the author's next book.

See How They Run is still one of my all time favourites, but this one is just as gripping.
When Jen does her good deed, finding some keys, it all starts going wrong...
A fab story, very cleverly woven. The tension and suspicion had my nerves jangling.
I wholeheartedly recommend this clever thriller!

I do enjoy Tom Bale's book and Each Little Lie gave me the same pleasure, even though I did have to suspend disbelief at times.

The whole idea upon which the book is formed is an interesting conundrum - you see someone drop their keys - how far would you go to help? After all it is human nature to try to help, even though as with Jen, it might mean you'll be running late for work. So whilst I understood her reasoning I perhaps wouldn't have gone to the lengths of using said keys to enter the house in order to borrow a pen; though I couldn't tell you exactly what my solution would be in fairness. Anyway after doing her good deed Jen finds herself accused of criminal damage and so the trouble begins.

Jen's desperation to find out why she has been targeted is apparent, and again whilst not agreeing with her actions all the time, they are nevertheless plausible. And this is essentially the idea - the book just needed me to go along with it in order to enjoy it. Not that this is a problem per se, there's nothing wrong with a bit of escapism, it just felt a swing away from what I was expecting from Tom Bale. The whole scenario with Jen's estranged husband and his Father felt a bit too fanciful to be realistic, and though the action was there, the clouds of doubt overshadowed it slightly. I did however care about what happened, and thought Jen was a nice enough character to pin the story together.

So whilst I wouldn't say it is one of his best, Each Little Lie is nonetheless an enjoyable read.

This was the first book by Bale that I've read and I enjoyed it immensely. The story starts so innocuously, rather like the good deed which sends the life of the protagonist into a spiral, disintegrating piece by piece until she, and we, no longer knows who can be trusted and who can't. Who and what is behind the scheme? Why is this happening? How will she get her life back? An enjoyable read which is not over-taxing. Recommended.

Each Little Lie focuses on Jen, and her son Charlie. One day, Jen finds a set of keys on her neighbours lawn, and ends up setting herself on a very treacherous course. When Jjen is arrested for a crime she did not commit, it becomes a race against time to get those she loves to believe her, and to clear her name. 

Tom Bale has a gift for turning the innocuous, normal and ordinary life decisions into something far more sinister than one would expect. I've said that before, and I stand by it, especially after reading Each Little Lie. Everyday decisions are turned into something completely different, and it goes to show that a having a good moral compass doesn't always work in your favour. The fallout is what keeps the reader turning those pages!

Each Little Lie is a compulsive age-turner, with elemetns of a psychological thriller combined with a hefty dose of humanity. It is gripping, and more than a little scary in the sense that the author can essentially ruin a person's life between the pages. I look forward to each new Tom Bale book, an I am never disappointed!

Highly recommended!

If there is one thing you can rely upon from a book by Tom Bale it is that from the very beginning it is going to take you on one heck of a journey as he takes an ordinary person and pits them against an extraordinary for. Each Little Lie is no exception to the rule as Jen Cornish finds herself battling against extraordinary odds and an unknown antagonist who is determined to see her go down for a crime she did not commit. 

Now if there is one thing Jen is guilty of then it is complete stupidity and naivety. At the very start of the book she makes what will turn out to be a very costly error in judgement, one which had me shaking my head in disbelief. Despite her lapse, Jen was a character I could totally get behind; a single mother trying to do the very best by her son and making all manner of sacrifices in order to ensure that he is happy. She is a strong and determined young woman and, despite the evidence to the contrary, actually much more intelligent than she is perhaps given credit for. When she decides to investigate on her own in order to prove her innocence she goes all out, and when it comes to protecting her son she will fight to the death. I really did kind of like her.

Quite how she ended up with her drip of an ex-husband is beyond me as they don't seem remotely compatible. When the chips are down he does try and stick up for Jen but he is very much more obsessed with his music and his money, the latter of which is supported by his father. Now he is an awful character. It is not hard to take an instant dislike to him - a man who uses wealth and fame, or rather notoriety, in order to get everything he wants and there wasn't a single redeeming quality about him. Tom Bale really does excel when it comes to creating these snake in the grass kinds of characters.

He also always manages to give the reader the thrill of the chase, in this case as Jen and her useless ex fly across the country in order to try and save their son. The stakes in this particular quest have been well and truly raised as not only has Charlie been kidnapped, but they are being followed by a man renowned for having no mercy and no guilt when it comes to the casualties of war. While the pace in the first half of the book is perhaps more pedestrian, or rather less frenetic, than in some previous novels, it certainly ratchets up several notches in the final section as we wait to see just who, if anyone, will make it out alive. Don't let the pacing fool you though. The tension is right there from the start as we watch and wait to see, with the evidence stacked heavily against her, if Jen will be able to clear her name. 

I do love Tom Bale's novels. Each time there is just something in there set to shock you and catch you unawares and Each Little Lie does just that. For example, Russell, the man who offers to help Jen get off from the charges against her. Just... yuk. No... Urgh. I am repulsed just thinking about him. His actions aren't quite in the league of the lasagne scene in See How They Run but he will still make the skin crawl. There are just no words. There really aren't.

As I said before, Each Little Lie is a marked change in pace from the previous two novels by Tom Bale so if you are looking for that fast paced, dark edged, high action drama then this might not be for you. If you are looking for a character and plot driven story with a wonderful blend of characters, mystery and intrigue with a healthy side order of threat and menace then absolutely give this book a whirl. I loved it.

This is the 3rd book i have read from Tom Bale and this is just as good as the others.The story revolves round Jen who after doing what she thinks is a good deed after finding a set of keys finds herself in a living nightmare as she is arrested by the police.Is she guilty or is someone out to try discredit her ? In a custody battle over her son Charlie with her husband and her bullying father in law Jen's life starts to unravel as she also has a very unpleasant stalker to contend with as well.A great psychological thriller that had me gripped from the first page to the last that had me guessing who Jen could really trust and who she couldn't,a thrilling climax had me reading well into the night.A sure fire 5 star read and another winner from Tom Bale.

I would like to thank Bookouture and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Each Little Lie’ by Tom Bale, in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Jen Cornish is a single mum going through a divorce from husband Freddie, and living with her much-loved son, seven-year-old Charlie. Jen does what she believes is a good deed for a neighbour but when she’s arrested for a crime she knows she didn’t commit she starts to doubt herself, thinking at times that she’s losing her mind.
Tom Bale is an accomplished writer and ‘Each Little Lie’ kept me gripped until the last page. It had enough twists and turns to keep me guessing until I reached the dramatic conclusion and I thorough enjoyed reading it.

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book as an arc.
This is the second Tom Bale book I have read and it was a great read, full of suspense with plenty of twists and turns. I felt so sorry for Jen who ended up living a nightmare after trying to do a good deed for a neighbour. Things just got worse and worse for her as events spiralled out of her control. She has to deal with some totally loathsome characters in her quest for justice.
The only slight criticism of the book is that it veered into slightly unrealistic territory near the end. However, that is only my opinion, and all in all this was a great read.

This book was amazing i was astounded by the words .
I loved it .

Having read see how they run and all fall down, i patiently waited for Tom's next release. I have to admit that it wasn't as good as the previous two. This book grabbed me from the very first chapter, and the book moved along at a steady pace. I found Jen difficult to like at first, but as the book went on, i found myself beginning to empathise with the character. Very well written and convincing book..

Yet another fantastic read from Tom Bale , I really enjoyed this and read it practically in one sitting ! It was a brilliant premise , how one single error of judgement can have such far reaching consequences , I really liked Jen and found myself screaming out loud at the decision she makes which sets into motion a series of devastating events which include stalking , murder and kidnapping to name but a few. . Told as usual from the author in a slick , fast pace I really loved it and it's probably my favourite to date . Thank you for the opportunity to read this book

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for this review copy.

One day, Jen Cornish does a good deed. She sees a neighbour has dropped his keys in his garden. She tries to catch up with him to let him know, but he has gone. She decides to leave him a note on his door to say she has them, but she’s late for work and she doesn’t have a pen. She makes a hasty decision to go into his house and look for a pen and paper. While in there, she notices a collection of expensive artwork which she admires before leaving the house, taping the note to his door. Later that day, the police turn up at her door arresting her for a crime she didn’t commit.

I chose to read this one as I have previously read another of Tom Bale’s books (See How They Run) which I really enjoyed. Whilst I enjoyed this one, I have to admit that it wasn’t as good as the previous one. The story began promising, Jen doing something which could happen to any of us – a neighbour dropping a set of keys. When she then decided to use those keys to go into his house (for a perfectly innocent reason) had me shouting Nooooo!! At the time, there was no reason to suggest there was anything untoward about the situation, but even so, you just wouldn’t have gone into someone’s house – push the keys back through the letterbox, come back later with them, hand them in to the police station….but not go into their house to look for a pen!! Even so, I still didn’t think at this point the story was going to carry on as it did. I didn’t expect Jen to be arrested, and certainly didn’t expect it to begin to look like she was being set up.

As the story moves on, it begins to become clear who is trying to set her up. I won’t spoil the plot by going any further here, but to be honest I did start to get confused by it all about half way through. There seemed to be a lot of people involved in the story, and I found it hard to remember who was who! The story, thankfully, picked up again towards the end, and I quite enjoyed it. I would have liked maybe a bit more story explaining what happened after (you’ll understand when you read it) as it felt a bit rushed. Moral of this story….don‘t trust anyone!!

Four Stars!

I LOVED this book!! It completely hooked me from the first few pages and I didn't want to put it down.  It is definitely an unputdownable psychological thriller and I loved the twists and turns, I really felt for Jen and Charlie and found myself cheering them on with a passion.  This is the third book I have read now by Tom Bale and they just seem to get better!  I thoroughly recommend this one, its an easy 5 star read that will keep you on your toes and had more than enough twists and turns to keep you hooked until the very last page…  A brilliant read!!

What happens when you are accused of something you didn't do, or didn't think you did? When Jen find a set of keys on the ground from her neighbours house, she thinks she's doing the neighbourly thing by trying to return them. When her good deed gets her arrested for theft, she starts to see her life unraveling in front of her. With a messy divorce happening at the same time, Jen is struggling to keep it all together. What will happen when her ex husband finds about about the arrest?
Jen is a character well written and as a reader I really started to empathise with her. The book is written well and there are enough twists to keep you guessing what may be actually happening, but when when we are let into the plot, the story still manages to capture the reader's attention as it completes.

Tom Bale has produced another unputdownable novel; taking an everyday character and turning her life on it's head with devastating consequences.
Pacy, clever, dramatic and twisted Bale writes in a style that hooks you from the first page and makes it impossible to put his books down.
Admittedly, as soon a certain character was introduced it was obvious that they were the puppetmaster but that doesn't detract from the storyline.