Natalie, it’s mum. You need to come home. It’s your father…’ Clutching the phone, my hands shaking, my entire world tilts. For years I’ve run from a family secret which threatened to devastate us all. But with my darling father’s life on the line, I have to face the truth, whatever the cost.
Bursting through the hospital doors, I see my mother and sister waiting in the corridor, worry etched on their faces. Over the years I’ve grown apart from my sister Victoria. She married young and started a family. I chose a different path. I had no choice but to leave so that the rest of my family could be happy.
Gathering at my father’s bedside, I clutch Victoria’s hand like we’re little again. As we start to share our memories of the fun and loving home he created, he leans towards us, uttering words which will turn our world upside down: ‘You mustn’t blame your mother. It was never her fault.’
Victoria reassures me that it must be the medication, that he doesn’t know what he is saying. But I do. Years ago, I thought our mother had betrayed us in the worst possible way. But looking at the stranger standing next to her, I know they are part of the lie my parents were so desperate to hide. The lie I ran from. But if I tell the truth of what I know, will it destroy our lives forever?
A totally gripping and heartbreaking read about devastating family secrets with the power to change everything you thought you knew. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Diane Chamberlain.
What readers are saying about The Lie She Told:
‘Will keep you hooked from start to finish!… Heartbreaking with a few surprises that will leave you gasping!’ @sapphirenst9ne, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Emotional family drama that grabs you by the throat, whispers “you’re not ready for this,” and then absolutely wrecks you anyway… Emotional, twisty, and painfully real. If you love family dramas that make you feel everything, this one delivers!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wow! I’ve come to expect lots of twists and turns, emotion and family dramafrom this author, but this book just keeps going with the surprises… Just one more chapter you will say, but no, it’s not that easy!’ @cypresscornerreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Read in two sittings… unable to stop reading… I didn’t want it to end!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Drew me in from the moment I started reading… I had that good gut reading feel. Stunning… brilliant!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Wowzers! Emma Robinson has catapulted on to my must-read authors list. Her poignant writing is told with so much emotion, you can’t help getting caught up in.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Fantastic… lots of plot twists you will not see coming! … It’s a must read!!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Emma Robinson is the author of several women’s fiction novels. She also blogs about the funny side of parenting and has contributed to podcasts such as Funny Women . Whilst her early novels are humorous, her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming. Emma enjoys writing stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances.
Emma currently lives in Essex with a husband, two children and a small black dog.
First, I want to thank Emma Robinson, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I may bring you with this review.
Happy 2026 everyone!! I am starting out this year on a positive note with one of my favorite authors Emma Robinson and her latest The Lie She Told! She is one of the few authors that I will read anything from!! So when Bookouture or Emma says she is releasing a book I will jump on the tour. All of her books pull on my heartstrings and at times I can be found ugly crying during some scenes. I made sure I stocked up on tissues and cleared my schedule for the day!
The Lie She Told hit closer to home more so than any of the other books I read from her. In Emma’s book Doug (the Dad) has a heart attack and the family comes home to be there for him. My father a year ago became sick and eventually passed. Doug actually said a quote in the book that my Dad said a week before he passed with my sisters and my Mom around us.
My heart went out to the sisters who came home to see their Dad like this. I remember it like it was yesterday when my sisters and my nephew came home to see my Dad. It wasn’t easy.
I could totally relate to the two sisters in this book that were total opposites and also had different relationships with their parents.
The Lies She Told full fledged family drama packed deep routed secrets that will blow you away when all is revealed! This is a must read for your TBR this year!!
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