Review - Lie in the Tide

Title:  Lie in the Tide

Author:  Holly Danvers   

Publisher:  Severn House

Genre:   Mystery & Thrillers

Format:  Kindle ARC

No. of Pages:   236

Date of Publication:   June 3, 2025

My Rating:  3 Stars

DESCRIPTION:

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 . . . Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Lucy Foley.

It’s been twenty years since Mori, Avery, Remi and Calista last saw each other. As they reconnect on Cape Cod to celebrate Calista’s 40th birthday, each one hides a painful and devastating secret.

Former introvert, Mori is now a bestselling erotica author. She’s more successful than she ever dreamed, and yet shamefully on the cusp of divorce #3.

Remi’s a yoga instructor, blissfully married to her high school sweetheart. On this trip, she’s concealing her pregnancy – and the baby’s paternity.

Quiet Avery is a farm wife living in Iowa. Her life doesn’t have the scandals of her friends’. But she does have a house full of kids she fears she’ll never see again . . .

And Calista, the quintessential suburban mom and high school English teacher, is harboring the biggest secret of all.

These four women are about to learn that one little white lie could kill more than just their friendship . . .

Lie in the Tide is an edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller that digs deep into those little white lies that have the potential to turn deadly.

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MY THOUGHTS:

Secrets are bound to dampen the reunion of four friends after two decades: Mori, Avery, Remi, and Calista. Their lives are about to change, and soon, one of them will face a tragic end.

I enjoyed this book. While it’s a quick read, it boasts intriguing protagonists and suspense that hits hard as these four women step away from their lives. As I read, I couldn’t help but think of the quote I’ve heard many times: “You can never go home again.” These women may have been bonded when younger, but their lives have taken vastly different paths. Add to that the murder of one of them, and the story takes a dramatic turn.

As a resident of Massachusetts, I recently spent a weekend in Natick. Having Natick and the Cape as backdrops in the story made me feel more connected. I eagerly anticipate reading more from this author in the future. 

Many thanks to Severn House and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

WAIT! I bet you think you’ve come to the wrong place. Before you go, let me introduce myself. I’m Sherry, and Holly, and Holly. I know what you’re thinking. Who are you? Let me explain. I’m a mystery writer who writes for multiple publishers under three different pseudonyms: Holly Danvers, Holly Quinn and Sherry Lynn. You’ve landed on my official author website. Welcome to my mystery collection. All traditionally published thrillers and cozy mysteries.

Are you looking for a salty sea stroll alongside a cliff walk where beach roses bloom? Does the sound of the waves lure you in? Couple that with a sleuth that solves mysteries while tending the flower gardens of her SeaScapes business! The Mainely Murder Mystery series by Sherry Lynn is the perfect trip for you.
 
How about a weekend away amongst the tall pines in the Northwoods of Wisconsin? Maybe a bookish cozy mystery tucked into a log-cabin library alongside a lake sounds dreamy? The Lakeside Library Mystery series by Holly Danvers might be something to check out.
 
Are you the crafty type? Does a gift shop where all the locals sell their wares sound like a favorite hangout? If so, you might consider visiting the town of Heartsford in the Handcrafted Mystery series by Holly Quinn.
 
I invite you to peruse my website. I promise you’ll find the perfect mix of hometown charm and mystery to keep you reading long into the night.

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