The Lies Our Children Tell
- Author Lisa Timoney
- Narrator Julie Maisey
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Publish Date 7 January 2026
- Run Time 7 hours and 54 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Crime and mystery fiction, Family life fiction, Fiction: mashup, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Social issues.
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What to expect
A completely powerful and heartbreaking read, that readers of Jodi Picoult, Emma Robinson and Amanda Prowse will love. ššš«šļø
Your daughter says your best friendās son did something terribleā¦
When her oldest friend Sabine invites her on holiday, itās exactly what Nicky needs. After the shock of discovering her husbandās infidelity, sheās in need of some sun, sea and support, from someone she would trust with her life.
Together with Nickyās daughters, and Sabineās teenage son, they settle into an easy holiday existence on the beautiful island of Zante. Maybe Nicky and Sabine donāt have as much in common as they once did, and maybe their different parenting styles cause a little tension, but both women are sure their friendship is stronger than the bickering.
But then Nickyās daughter accuses Sabineās son of something that sends shockwaves through the two families. And for two best friends, everything is about to change. Foreverā¦
Donāt miss this gripping and uplifting story about two mothers who just want to do the right thing for their children, and the impossible dilemma they will face. Order now!
Readers love Lisa Timoney:
āThis is an absolutely heartbreaking, gripping tearjerker. Be warned, you'll need tissues. But I loved every minute!ā Amanda Prowse
āThis is such a beautiful novel that for me had echoes of Jodi Picoult. My heart broke for everyone in the story, even as I couldn't stop turning the pages. Lisa Timoney is a voice to watch out for.ā Jo Bartlett, author
āAn incredibly emotional and beautifully written story of loss and rediscovered love. I loved it!ā Sheila Riley, author
āPerfectly phrased and full of compassion and the novel takes the reader on an emotional exploration of motherhood, making you question what you might have done in their place.ā Emma Robinson, author
āWow what a book! I couldnāt put it down. I finished it before work this morning and my eyes are still red raw from crying so hard. It had me on an emotional rollercoaster and I felt all the emotions. What a beautiful book!ā āāāāā Reader Review
āPhew! That was an emotional rollercoaster and then some! As I mop up my tears, Iām also smiling at the wonder of a motherās love⦠Incredible⦠Pushed every emotional button I have.ā āāāāā Reader Review
āIām writing this review with tears streaming down my face. This book captivated me from beginning to end⦠If youāre looking for a book that will grip your heart, stir your emotions, make you cry, and even bring a smile to your face ā this is the one.ā āāāāā Reader Review
āWOW!!⦠An emotional rollercoaster of regret, self preservation and second chances which will stay with me for a long time to come.ā āāāāā Reader Review
āHave your tissues ready, this is a real heartbreaker!⦠I didnāt want this to end, even though I sobbed through a lot of it!ā āāāā Reader Review
āLet me just start out by saying this book was gut wrenching. Right from the start we are stabbed in the heart and filled with emotion and it never lets up⦠A very emotional family drama novel that I believe will touch every type of reader⦠I do suggest having a box of tissues nearby.ā āāāā Reader Review
āWhat a brilliant book. I loved every page⦠It was a heartbreaking read but sensitively written⦠One of my top reads for 2025.ā āāāāā Reader Review
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