Wow what a ride that was. Three Little Lies by D. Stewart, published by Bookouture is a fast paced, complex, complicated thriller that had me in suspense till the last chapter. Literally unputdownable, excellent written and the story, phew...
Blurb: The first lie got him in trouble.
Our romantic date night was meant to fix us. But when my husband grabs my hand and says he needs to tell me something, I can tell from the look in his eyes that our marriage is in deep trouble.
The second lie ruined our marriage.
We’ve been here before. I wonder who she is. Is she younger than me? For a moment I wonder if I’ll forgive him. But I always do. It’s the only way to keep our family together.
But before I can say anything, my daughter calls, terrified. “Mom, I need you to come home. Please!”
The third lie could get someone killed.
Flashing police cars light up the nightmare that’s unfolding in my beautiful home. Blood is found in our garage and in an instant, I know what my husband has done.
I hold my children close as our perfect life shatters before my eyes. But as he is dragged away from us in handcuffs, something snaps inside of me. I’ve stopped at nothing to get the life we have. And even if my husband is a killer, I will do whatever it takes to keep my family together.

WOW!! This one had me on the edge of my seat the entire time!! Going by the title i immediately wanted to figure out what the 3 little lies were….. I had sooo many theories going on in my head but NEVER imagined the final ending!! So so good and unpredictable!!!
From the beginning I put myself in Jo’s shoes, I’ve been there. I’ve been the mom who wanted to see the best in everyone that I overlooked all the red flags! As the story played out my thoughts on Jo began to turn towards agitation from all the “control” she needed to have on her children’s life. My heart went out to Megan. All she wanted was to fit in and have a mom who not only allowed it but wanted to see her grow. Sure she rebelled a few times but she is a tween … that’s what they do.
I had my eyes on Eden from the moment she landed in her new “home”. She was the trouble maker, up to no good, the one who was coming in to create chaos door Jo and her family. Deep down all she craved was love and acceptance. I fell in love with Eden by the end of the story!!
As for Everett and Ivy, they deserve each other!!!
I truly enjoyed this one and couldn’t put the book down!! Can’t wait to read more from Danielle Stewart!!! She is definitely going on my list of new favorite authors!!!

This is a must read, thank you NetGalley for the ARC! This book was full of drama, and such a roller coaster ride and I loved every second of it. This book grabbed me from the beginning, and I couldn't put it down. You have an overprotective mother with anxiety, a child with food allergies, another feeling smothered by her mom and a strained marriage. Throw in an exchange student and her drama and you have all the components for a great read! I would definitely recommend this book and am so glad I had the opportunity to read an advanced copy!

This is one little rollercoaster I did not see coming.

When started, I thought I had this book figured out, I've read a million psychological thrillers and initially it fits the mold.

But then, no.. it really takes you on a ride. I did not see any of it coming and therefore could not put it down. Excellent twists!

One date night between a couple sets the stage. By the end of that evening, NOTHING is the same.
Infidelity, lies, murder... this one has it all!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the chance to read and review prior to publication in March 2025.

This book is by far one of the best books I have read this year! If I could give this book over 5 stars I would! I read this book in less than a day I could not put it down! I love Jo’s character. This book had some twist that I did not see coming. I have never had the opportunity to read a book by this author but I am going to be reading more of her books in the future!

I just finished another great thriller! Three Little Lies by Danielle Stewart was gripping and kept me turning pages well past lights out!

This a must read!!! Thank you NetGalley for early access!! I loved the twisty storyline and the feel good ending! Such a page turner!!

This book was completely different from what I was expecting from the blurb. I enjoyed reading it so I'm going to rate it based on this instead of my expectations from the description.

The book is mostly told from Jo's POV and to me personally the story is about parenting, Jo's relationship with her teenage daughter, and managing her own anxiety around keeping her children safe. Most of the action and dialogue revolves around Jo and her parenting choices. There's A LOT of dialogue involving teenagers. I wouldn't go as far as saying this is a YA book, but the mystery and thriller aspects take second place, in my opinion.

Three Little Lies starts with the police visiting Jo and her husband Everett's house. Some sort of emergency has happened and the police find blood in the garage. The story the moves back to their day-to-day lives. Everett has a demanding job as CTO and is always going on business trips he can't talk about because it's all classified. Jo is left alone to raise two children, Megan and Ashton, who went through anaphylactic shock as a todler. As a result, she's become ridiculously rigid and strict. She has a lot of rules around the house, such as not letting anyone else open the mail before her. We soon discover that Jo does this because she receives anonymous letters threatening to uncover a huge secret of her past.

Megan is going through a rebelious teenage phase and Everett does nothing to help (and even sides with Megan most of the time) so Jo is always the bad cop. One day Jo announces they'll be hosting an exchange student from England, Eden. Eden can't find a host family because she suffers from severe food allergies, so her friend Eloise from school has reached out to Jo knowing she will be able to offer a safe home since she's used to managing Ashton's allergies. Although Eden is four years older than 12-year-old Megan, they both instantly connect. Jo is happy that Megan has finally found something akin to a big sister, but problems start to arise when Megan and Eden go against Jo's rules behind her back. Jo tries to be understanding and lets it go for the sake of keeping peace.

Soon enough things start getting worse when Eden gives Ashton a chocolate bar that causes a severe allergic reaction. Doubts start to plague Jo's mind. Eden suffers from food allergies herself. She knows first hand how dangerous the wrong food could be. Was it another innocent mistake or is Eden trying to harm her family? Can a 16-year-old really be that calculated and why would she do that?

Friction continues as Eden is a bit too independent for Jo's liking. She goes out to the mall with her friend Trisha, is always late and doesn't answer Jo's calls. Jo tells her she can always call them and count on them. One day Eden finally calls asking them to pick her up. Everett drives there but she isn't where she said she would be, which enrages him. He finally starts to understand Jo and steps up. He becomes more involved in the kids lives, regularly picks Eden up from the mall, and even takes her to his workplace as she has an interest in technology.

The book described in the blurb kind of kicks in halfway the story. Everett takes Jo out for dinner but -unless I read wrong- there's no suggestion of their marriage ending or anything like that, it's more like he wants to invest in their family. Megan calls saying Eden is missing. Even though Eden's gone missing before, this time everyone is in hysterics and Megan calls the police.

When Jo and Everett return home, the police arrest him immediately, suggesting he's responsible for Eden's disappearance and possibly something more sinister. Suddenly Jo realises she doesn't know her husband at all. She starts to think that Eden may not be who she claims to be. The second half of the book is a bit more twisty and involves the police investigation which thankfully means less focus on parenting teenagers. There's a few interesting red herrings which keep the story moving and then towards the end of the book, we get to read Eden's POV.

To me the 'twist' is rather easy to guess but that didn't take away from enjoying it. The ending was not bad, but again more about parenting and family-based storylines rather than a shocking twist. The book was incredibly easy to read and the story flows very well. I'd describe this as a page-turner. To me this is a solid 5-star book, just not the same book as the description.

This read was a page turner . Finished in 48 hours. The plot was intriguing and the storyline was paced well. I had an appreciation for Jo’s love of her family and safety in general. This is a story of how the ripple effect of secrets, betrayal, and survival. can impact your life
And those around you.

I am looking forward to reading other stories from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and BooksonTour for the opportunity to review this book and the introduction to a new author.

Little lies turn into big ones!!
This book kept me engaged from the beginning. I knew the exchange student was trouble from the outset.

Jo, being the helicopter Mom that she was, only did that out of love. I can understand her anxiety, especially with the allergies.

Twisty, original and emotional as well. This book will touch the heart of the reader and surely give you whiplash with the twists and turns.

I recommend.

Wow, this book was pure drama in the best way possible! From page one, I was hooked like I accidentally stumbled into someone else’s juicy family secrets. The lies, the twists, the "wait, WHAT just happened?!" moments—I couldn’t put it down! Every time I thought I had things figured out, another bombshell dropped, and let me tell you, my jaw was basically on the floor the entire time. 😱

The characters were just so real—like, I wanted to shake some of them and hug others. The story had me gasping, laughing nervously, and honestly, I might have yelled at the book a couple of times. It’s just that kind of ride. And the ending? Don’t even get me started! I’m still recovering. If you love thrillers that keep you guessing and give you all the drama, you NEED this one in your life.

Huge thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest (and very excited) opinion! 💕

One hell of a thriller! When you think everything has finally come together and every secret has been revealed, just keep reading, because there's more. If you're a thriller fan in any capacity, I would recommend grabbing this one immediately.

This book masterfully weaves suspense, intrigue, and complex characters into a story that keeps you guessing until the very end! I’d highly recommended.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars

Three little lies... Well, yes if you only count the ones one person tol and whether they could be considered as being little... I guess it depends from which point of view you look at them. The person telling them might feel like they are only little ones, but for the person on the receiving end... I guess they might not agree with that.

When I started reading this book, I thought I knew exactly where the author would take me. I could have not been more wrong though. If you have the same feeling, please be patient for a while, because you will be flabbergasted by what is to follow.

I really could not get enough of this and I read it in one day. I was swept away by all the rapids and eddies I encountered on my journey. 

Wonderful storytelling, perfect characters and amazing twists. A perfect read. 5 stars

Thank you

Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive. This book is all about lies. Sit back and enjoy the ride.