Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid

I was sent a free copy of this book by NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This book tells the story of Poppy, a nanny working for a well off family who one days speaks her mind and finds herself out on the street. She is rescued by Drew, (Rich, good looking, older) who offers immediate help and a whirlwind romance quickly materialises. Within weeks they are married and on returning to England , Drew buys a home in the country for them. The house is big and beautiful but there is something about it that doesn’t sit right with Poppy. Her one and only friend, Gina, comes to stay and helps Poppy make the house feel a bit more like home and Gina is amazed to discover that Poppy and Drew made a promise never to discuss the past (before they met). After a weekend with Drew’s friends, secrets start to unfold and the past eventually catches up with both of them.

The book floats between the here and now throughout, looking back at Poppy’s past and gives insights into why Poppy’s life has worked out the way it has. Drew’s past isn’t explored until nearer the end of the book but it makes a lot of sense once you put all the parts together.

The characters are likeable, Poppy especially and at times you really feel for her.

The only negative I found with the book was the ending. Even though it was good it felt very abrupt, like it was all over in an instance, a flash, without really having the time to take it all in. Maybe I just didn't want it to finish.

I really enjoyed this book, a nice easy read and I gave it four stars on Goodreads.

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