Lying To You is the second novel I have read by Amanda Reynolds and I don’t think it’s as good as the last one but it’s definately a good read.
The story is based around 4 main people really, Jess Tidy has come back home after her mum has died it brings back bad memories from her childhood and the hatred and fear that she feels for her ex school teacher, Mark Winter, as she accused him of something whilst at school and he has always denied it. Add into this his wife, Karen with a big vendetta against Jess for all the aggro it’s brought her family and then there’s jess’s brother, Will, who believes her but is entwined with another
person that makes it hard for him.
The story is told in alternate chapters from Jess and Karen and interspersed are conversations between Jess and her therapist which gives you an insight into her life bit by bit.
There are a few twists and turns along the way and obviously Karen and Jess have different opinions but who do you believe?
I would like to thank Netgalley and Headline, Wildfire for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

This is a gripping thriller full of different characters all with secrets they are trying to keep hidden.
Jess receives a phone call from her brother, who she hasn’t spoken to for a while telling her that their Mum has died. He asks her to go back home to sort the house out as he’s too busy.
We also get an insight into Jess’ mind as she’s speaking to a counsellor throughout the book.
It comes to light that something happened when she was at school and moving back home brings it all back to her. People are talking about her and her mum’s house is targeted.
We learn that those around her have their own problems and soon these all intermingle and come to a dramatic conclusion.
This is a gripping read and one I thorough enjoyed.
Thanks to Wildfire and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

I read Lying to You in a day. It’s one of those books that draws you in and keeps you turning the pages. It’s a great plot line with plenty of twists and turns to keep it interesting. A compelling read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Headline and the author for the chance to review.

You'd know if you were lying to yourself, wouldn't you? When Jess Tidywas Mark Winters student, she made an accusation that ultimately saw him sentenced to three years in prison. Now, Jess's mother's death has brought her back to the village where she grew up. Mark still lives there with his wife.

This book is told through three people's point of view, Jess Tidy, Mark Winters and his wife, Karen. Karen has always maintained that Mark was innocent. We get snippets of the counselling sessions that Jess attended and excerpts from the book Mark was trying to write. When Jess comes home ten years later for her mother's funeral, will the truth eventually come out?

This book is a bit of a slow burner but stick with it as any other pace would not do this book any justice. It's not an easy subject to deal with. Amanda Reynolds certainly knows how to. Jill her characters up and set the scene. The characters are realistic and deeply flawed. You won't know who to believe until the end. A well written novel that will constantly change your mind about who to believe.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Headline and the author Amanda Reynolds for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Release date: 26 July 2018
Back cover blurb: Following on from her eBook bestseller Close To Me, Amanda Reynolds is back with Lying To You, another gripping psychological drama. Perfect for fans of The Husband's Secret and I Let You Go. You think you know the truth about that night, but what if your husband is LYING TO YOU? When Jess Tidy was Mark Winter's student, she made a shocking accusation. Mark maintained his innocence, but the damage was done. Karen Winter stood by her husband through everything, determined to protect her family. Now, ten years later, Jessis back. And the truth about that night is finally going to come out . . . A gripping drama with dark twists and turns, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and the BBC series Doctor Foster.







Jessica Tidy is forced back home by the death of her alcoholic mother. She was forced away from her home town as a teenager by a series of events that changed her life forever. She made the mistake of trusting someone she was close to, and has vowed never to make that same mistake again.

Jess’s brother, Will has always maintained that his sister has been telling the truth about that fateful night. He encourages her to return home for their Mother's funeral, although he knows more than most that she may not exactly be welcome.

Jess' old school teacher Mark Winter despite serving time, still protests his innocence about what happened between him and Jess. He does not blame Jess for his wrongful conviction as his wife does, more her teenage naivety and troubled home life.

Karen Winter has stood by her husband, convinced he has always been telling the truth. She is convinced that Jess is the guilty party; guilty of making up the accusation that sent her innocent husband to prison.

But what if the truth is more complicated than that?

What would you do if you found out that the person you thought was telling the truth has been lying to you for all these years?

This is a tense read about a schoolgirl (Jess), the teacher she accused of rape (Mark) and his wife (Karen). It's told from each perspective and although I found it incredibly slow and plodding in parts, overall, it's a well told story with a good ending.

None of the characters are particularly likeable and some of the story is implausible at best, but, Jess returning to her hometown when her mother dies, unearths secrets and creates a situation that stayed with me after I'd finished the book.

Thanks to netgalley, Sphere publishing and the author for the opportunity to preview in exchange for this honest review.

This story is all about Jess Tidy and her chaotic upbringing. The story comes together through the voices of Jess Tidy, her teacher and 'attacker' Mark Winters, his wife Karen and Jess' counsellor supervisor. Moving between present day and flashbacks that are detailed in Mark's biography the story ultimately has us guessing about who the liar actually is.
As the story takes its expected twists and turns we are left wondering how accurate Jess' version of the past really is.
The plot is very intriguing and some of the characters were detestable, so that I couldn't wait to see what happened to them. I really had to read on and find out if Jess was genuine or not. Lying to you really is a rollercoaster ride with so many twists and turns and an ending that will genuinely take your breath away.

This book is ok. It's a modern thriller about a girl returning back to her hometown on the death of her mother. She left home when she was 16, ten years ago, after she was raped by her teacher. I found Chisholm quite slow and didn't like any of the characters. I did read the whole book however I think that there are better books to buy.

I really enjoyed Lying To You, another story in which it is difficult to know who is telling the truth about events that took place ten years before. Now Jess Tidy returns home after her mother' death. and Mark, the teacher she accused of abusing her, is out of prison.

The narrative is written both from Jess's point of view and Karen, Mark's wife. There is plenty of tension thanks to the clever devices used: one where Karen and the reader learn more through a novel Mark has written on his computer, and the other through interviews Jess has with her therapy supervisor. It takes time to get used to the different points of view and while no character is likeable they are certainly interesting. Thanks to NetGalley and Wildfire/Headline for the opportunity to read and review Lying To you.

This book seemed to ramble on endlessly with the few dramatic interludes being played down to such a point they became mundane. A number of very odd characters all seemingly ending up in the most unlikely relationships. Not a story I could enjoy or relate to.

I liked this book....but I didn’t love it! Although I did want to see what happened ! A decent read but the characters weren’t the most likeable but enough twists and turns to keep your interest!

Jess Tidy returns home to sort out her mothers house following her death. It is the last place she wants to be but her brother has pulled heart strings to get her there. An incident from the past sent her away following a terrible accusation putting Mark, her teacher in prison.

The story is told via Jess and Karen, Mark's wife. The writing very cleverly situates you into the places of Jess and Karen. Jess in the grubby house she grew up in and the dark tension of Mark and Karens house as they begin their lives together again. An excellent way via Jess' therapy and Karens discovering a novel written by Mark to find out who was lying. Lots of other secrets and lies to keep you gripped.

Told seamlessly from multiple points of view - this kept me guessing the whole way through with lots of twists and turns, loved it!

I had been a little conflicted how to review this book however on reflection I realise how wonderful it was, I don't know whether I would have enjoyed the book more had it not been hyped up so much however I seriously enjoyed the story.

It has been ten years since Jess Tidy moved away to escape what happened when she was a young girl. Now, with a new job and a new flat in London, her life is just how she wants it. But unbeknownst to her, it teeters on the precipice of tragedy once more. When news of her mother’s death reaches Jess, it pulls her back to the place she fled, the village where so many years ago, her mentor Mark Winters was sentenced to three years in prison because of her accusation. But Mark, who has always claimed his innocence, still lives with his wife in the village. And now she will have to face the lies and deceit that pollute her past. She
will have to face him.

It wasn’t only Jess and Mark’s lives that were affected and dictated by what happened years ago; Mark‘s wife, Karen, who stood loyal by his side through all of it, is beginning to question what she thought she knew. Her life is fraying round the edges, and as she secretly reads her husband’s account of it, she is finally privy to the real version of events. I think Karen’s chapters were my favourite, because she and the reader are discovering the truth together.

I love Amanda Reynolds’ writing style, the way she slowly increases the tension toward the end, until that slow simmer of the pressure cooker transforms into a bubbling mess and your heart is piping away.

All the characters in this book are unnerving and intriguing, their thoughts and actions suck you into every word on the page, making this book completely unputdownable!

If you’re a fan of psychologists thrillers, Lying to You is the perfect new addition to your bookshelves. With a brilliant set of characters, beautiful writing and a story to rock you to your core, this is the ultimate book to curl up with and get lost in! Fully recommend this cracker of a book!

The final reveal was a head-spinning shocker and the first class writing just held my attention.

Cracker of a story.

This is another novel that is told in alternating chapters. Funnily enough though, we mainly follow Jess, and Marks wife Karen. We also hear from Mark in a round about way when Karen finds a novel on his PC which turns out to actually be an account of what happened all those years ago. I liked the idea of following Karen, because we got the perspective of someone outside of the equation rather than following the account of two people as the court would have done during the trail. Right at the end, we also got to read a couple of chapters from other characters including Mark, which I thought was a fantastic idea as it really helped in wrapping up a couple of things.

Amanda has created some really great characters here. They have incredibly likable personalities and from the very start you begin to create an imagine in your head of what each character looks like and who you trust. I felt like I was in the room with Jess when she was having her therapy sessions and even when Karen was reading Mark’s writing. Everything just felt so believable.

Finally I have to mention the writing. This is Amanda’s second novel, and even though I haven’t read her debut novel “Close To Me”, I think her writing is fantastic. I don’t tend to physically start a book anywhere but in bed, in the bath or somewhere extremely quite a I think the start of a book is really important in getting to know the plot, and I need all of my concentration to be focused on every single detail. However I finished a current read whist at an appointment and deiced to start this one and I was hocked straight away. The writing is fluid and the plot captured my attention so fast that I found myself flying through the pages.

In all honestly I really enjoyed this book and as it was all being wrapped up I really expected to be giving it 5 stars. However, even though I enjoyed the plot, the charterers, the writing & conclusion, I still felt that there was something missing.

This is a book full of lies and secrets !!!! It all starts when Jess Tidy is a 16 year old schoolgirl and makes accusations against her teacher, Mark Winter. Mark is found guilty and sentenced to 3 years in jail, despite him maintaining his innocence. But who is really telling the truth ?

The book is the story of Jess coming home 10 years after the accusations, after her Mum suddenly dies. The chapters are split between Jess and Karen, Mark’s wife, as well as interview transcripts from Jess’ therapist. I really liked how the book was written and it was very easy to follow as well as leading to snippets of information about the fateful night being revealed.

If you love a book that is full of secrets and lies you will love this. Who will you believe, the 16 year old girl from the troubled family or the well respected married father and teacher ?

A great read that keeps you guessing right until the very end !!

I really enjoyed Amanda's first book and feel I may have had this book on to high a pedistool. That said I still enjoyed the book and plot was steady. I love the way the author writes from the two perspectives of Jess and Mark’s wife Karen. Jess accused Mark of crime when she was a school girl and him her teacher. As an adult Jess moved away and left the past behind however the death of her mother draws her back to her home town, bringing to the surface the things she wanted to hide.
I felt the beginning was engaging and the drifted into a slower pace yet it still gripped me. My reasoning behind the 3.5 stars was the ending felt a little rushed.

It has been ten years since Jess Tidy moved away to escape what happened when she was a young girl. Now, with a new job and a new flat in London, her life is just how she wants it. But unbeknownst to her, it teeters on the precipice of tragedy once more. When news of her mother’s death reaches Jess, it pulls her back to the place she fled, the village where so many years ago, her mentor Mark Winters was sentenced to three years in prison because of her accusation. But Mark, who has always claimed his innocence, still lives with his wife in the village. And now she will have to face the lies and deceit that pollute her past. She
will have to face him.





It wasn’t only Jess and Mark’s lives that were affected and dictated by what happened years ago; Mark‘s wife, Karen, who stood loyal by his side through all of it, is beginning to question what she thought she knew. Her life is fraying round the edges, and as she secretly reads her husband’s account of it, she is finally privy to the real version of events. I think Karen’s chapters were my favourite, because she and the reader are discovering the truth together.





I love Amanda Reynolds’ writing, they way she slowly increases the tension toward the end, until you’re biting your nails to the quick and your heart is hammering away like a drum. The characters in this book are unnerving and extremely intriguing, their thoughts and actions hooking you to every word on the page and making this book completely unputdownable!





As soon as I was invited to join this blog tour, I jumped at the chance because of how much I enjoyed Amanda Reynolds first book, Close To Me. Lying To You is just as wonderful, if not better! I loved it and I couldn’t stop turning those pages. I read it in a day, gripped from cover to cover. I’m going to be a fan of Amanda Reynolds for a long time to come – can’t wait to see what she comes up with for her third book!





If you’re a fan of psychologists thrillers, Lying to You is the perfect new addition to your bookshelves. With a brilliant set of characters, beautiful writing and a story to rock you to your core, this is the ultimate book to curl up with and get lost in! Fully recommend this cracker of a book!





Dark. Chilling. Fabulous!

I struggled with this - I found it too hard to follow at times, resulting in my losing interest at times!
There were some parts that kept my interest piqued but as a whole it just wasn’t for me.

3.5 stars from me for this read. The premise is great, but it didn't grip me quite as much as I hoped. The ending petered out a little too quietly, but it was an enjoyable read all in all. A topic that seems to be popular in this genre at the moment, and this had an interesting plot.