LIE IN THE TIDE is a wild ride that kept me guessing right until the very end. Secrets, lies, and old friendships combine for a juicy read with a supremely satisfying conclusion. I am a sucker for books involving authors, and I look forward to seeing what Holly Danvers has in store for the sequel!

I always enjoy reading about a friendship reunion trope and when you mix in a murder, suspicion and chaos, it makes it an even more captivating read!

Basically, four friends haven't seen each other in 20 years and are gathering together for a reunion and to celebrate the 40th birthday of Calista.

One of the friends never makes it to the party.

The friends:

Calista -mom to Devon, teacher, and soon to be divorced from her hot headed husband, she has a secret
Mori - once the awkward one in school, she is now a best selling author specializing in a spicy genre, she knows about previous secrets and has not told anyone
Avery - devoted mom, lives a simple life on a farm in Idaho, dealing with a worsening medical condition
Remi - owner of a gym with her hot husband, she has currently learned she is pregnant and she also has a big secret

There is a lot of character building and we learn a lot about the friendships past and present. While they try to find out what happened to the one friend, there are a lot of accusations, suspicions and secrets start to come out. Overall, this was a fast read but a slower burn. I enjoyed the storyline and appreciated the authors writing style. Despite multiple characters and timelines, it was easy to follow. The only thing which made me cringe was the stupid decision making they made at times. If I could reach into a book and smack some sense into someone, I would have done this a few times...lol!

Theirs is a reunion . . . to die for! Four friends are meeting at a beautiful Cape Cod beach house for a long overdue reunion. But before the trip is over, one of them will wind up dead . . Good book! This book had good suspense, intriguing, murder, mystery, dark secrets, a good who done it and a few twists and turns! The story was interesting! It wasn’t one of my top favorites but still worth reading! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

The cover of this book is amazing! Makes me want to go to the beach. I personally would not classify this as a thriller, but more a mystery or family type book. Calistas husband makes her plan a cape cod get together with her friends from high school. One pregnant lady, one that writes smut books, and one a farmer in Iowa. One never shows up. What is this vacation really about?? Secrets and connections come to light. I didn’t think this book was great. It was ok but def not a thriller.

I love thrillers with a group of girls, secrets, and someone ends up dead. (Is that weird? Maybe).

The thing I loved about this book was the way each secret was revealed. It kept the suspense and tension going!

I didn't realize it was going to be a series until after receiving the ARC, and now I can't wait to see where it goes!

With Lie in the Tide, Holly Danvers crafts a suspenseful, character-driven mystery that explores the weight of secrets among old friends. When four women reunite at a Cape Cod beach house after twenty years, past betrayals and hidden truths bubble to the surface—culminating in a shocking death that changes everything.

The story unfolds at a steady pace, revealing each woman’s secrets in a way that keeps the tension simmering. The atmospheric setting enhances the intrigue, and while some plot threads feel like setup for future installments, the main mystery delivers a satisfying payoff.

A solid start to a promising series—perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn suspense and complex friendships.

Thank you to Crooked Lane Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!