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The Lies We Hide

By S.E. Lynes
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Just WOW! Totally unputdownable.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

THE best book I've read this year.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

Amazing book, her best yet!!!!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

Gave me shivers – gripping, heart-wrenching, consuming.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads reviewer

 

The truth can set you free, or make you a prisoner…

 

Thirty years ago, Nicola Watson lived with her parents and older brother in a respectable suburb. At ten years old, she didn’t yet understand why her stomach tightened when she heard her father’s heavy tread as he returned home late at night, or why it made her brother Graham’s stammer get worse, or why one night her mother Carol woke them both, wide-eyed and whispering, and took them out of their home and into the unknown.

 

Now a successful lawyer in the city, with a life poles apart from her dark beginnings, Nicola has returned home for her mother’s funeral. But as she stands in her mother’s house, remembering the woman who sacrificed everything for her children, Nicola has to confront the guilt that she feels for leaving her family behind. And the belief that she played a part in the events that led to her brother going to prison for murder.

 

All Carol wanted was to protect her children, but escaping her husband was only the beginning of the story. And when Nicola learns the truth of what her mother did, it will change everything she thought she knew about herself and her family.

 

A gripping, emotional story of family secrets, and the strength of a mother’s love in the darkest times. The next powerful read for fans of The Silent Wife, Kerry Lonsdale and Emily Bleeker.

 

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‘This book was beautifully written and brought me to tears. One of the best books I’ve read this year.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘This is one of those books that kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning to the very end.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

Amazing… a story so deep and heartbreaking with so many twists you won’t be able to put it down. I would give this book more stars if I could. Loved it and will be definitely recommending this to all my friends.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

‘You know when you find one of those books that you know you are going to love right from the first few pages? This is one of those, it’s fast paced and kept me up reading nearly all night last night, I couldn't stop! I cant recommend it enough, its my favourite read this year so far.’ NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

 

The Lies We Hide is a story that will take hold of you…

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The Lies We Hide Reviews

3.5
“A very smart plot of family love. What would you do to protect your family? This is a very moving piece that narrates that we are not all evil. We can be at a certain point but there is always that goodness somewhere within each of us. A mother (Carol) who loves unconditionally even if she is abused by his husband (Ted) will do everything to protect her children. When Ted almost killed her, she flee in the middle of the night with her children (Gray and Nick) and went to a shelter. The rest of the story is...well... I don't want to write anything that could spoil, so I will leave it as it is. We just have to be very careful because when words are spoken, it could never be taken back.”

About S.E. Lynes

Formerly a BBC producer, S.E. Lynes turned to writing following the birth of her third child. After completing an MA in Creative Writing, she became a tutor at Richmond Adult Community College, where she taught creative writing for over ten years. She now combines writing, mentoring and lecturing. Her debut, Valentina, was published by Blackbird Digital Books in 2016. Her follow up, the dark and twisting bestseller Mother, was published by Bookouture in November 2017 and Susie has gone on to publish gripping psychological thrillers with them ever since.

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