Release date - 18th February 2020 (Ebook)
Book length - 366 pages Publisher - Penguin (Michael Joseph) BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Laura from Michael Joseph for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with a copy of this book for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK The closer the couple, the bigger the lie . . . Romy and Michael have it all. Over 30 years of marriage, two grown-up sons, a beautiful London home as well as a weekend bolthole by the sea. If Romy's had to sacrifice some of her dreams along the way to support Michael's high-flying legal career, then it's been a price worth paying. Until the arrival of a letter changes everything. At first Romy can't believe what it is saying. That Michael - an upholder of the law, with an unwavering sense of right and wrong - could do something so terrible. But then other lies start to emerge and she starts to wonder who the man she's shared her heart, her bed, the best years of her life with, really is. Walking away should be the start of a new chapter for Romy. But an urgent telephone call brings her back into Michael's life - and propels her into the past and the allegations which ended their marriage. Innocent or guilty? Truth or lie? How well can you ever know those closest to you? MY REVIEW THE LIE by Hilary Boyd is an in-depth story of relationships and what can happen when something comes to the surface that changes your entire history and who you are as a person. Romy and Michael have been together forever, have raised two kids that are now grownup together, and slotted into their roles in their family easily. Even though Romy has not always felt completely content with her life, there was never any doubt that she and Michael would grow old together. Until she received the letter. The words on that page made her question everything she knew about the man she married and something stopped her from discarding them as lies. Growing apart with this huge doubt between them. Romy and Michael separate and as Romy settles down in her little cottage, she begins to discover who she really is, make new friendships, and even feel the first flutter of lust in a very long time. But when Michael gets ill, her kids beg her to help him and she finds herself drawn back into her old life. When the past and present collide in a very unexpected way, Romy is forced to confront the real reason she walked away from Michael and she is determined to get him to tell her everything. But will everyone be able to handle the truth? Compelling, engaging, and heartbreaking at times, THE LIE by Hilary Boyd is a superb story from beginning to end. Romy is a relatable character who doesn't want to believe what she has been told but something deep inside her won't let it go without question. The sensitive issues contained in this story are deftly and realistically handled which broke my heart in many ways, and it was great to see those who needed support and compassion find it eventually. THE LIE by Hilary Boyd is an excellent drama which begs the question, 'can you ever truly know someone inside and out?' and I recommend this book to fiction fans everywhere. AUTHOR BIO Hilary Boyd was a nurse, marriage counsellor and ran a small cancer charity before becoming an author. She has written eight books, including Thursdays in the Park, her debut novel which sold over half a million copies and was an international bestseller. The film rights have been acquired by Charles Dance, who will be directing and starring. For more information: Website - hilaryboyd.com Twitter - twitter.com/hilaryboyd DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT SOME OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!!
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