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Sweet Little Lies
The first cut is the deepest.
When the charming and wealthy Tucker walks into Reese’s bakery shop, it’s not long before their whirlwind romance leads to an engagement. It seems all her dreams are about to come true.
Until the chilling threats begin.
As Reese’s big day approaches, she receives a series of anonymous messages demanding that she call off the wedding…or face the consequences.
While the threats mount and sinister events unfold, Reese becomes obsessed with the mystery of Tucker’s past.
What happened to his ex-fiancée, Charlotte, who mysteriously vanished into thin air one year earlier, leaving him alone at the altar? Has she returned to claim her man? Or is Reese falling victim to her own imagination?
Then, when her bakery is broken into just days before the wedding, Reese realises this is no fantasy - she’s in real danger.
Who is so desperate to stop her and Tucker from getting married?
Can she uncover the truth before time runs out? Or will the happiest day of her life be her last?
Sweet Little Lies – the stunning psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, John Marrs, Kiersten Modglin
When the charming and wealthy Tucker walks into Reese’s bakery shop, it’s not long before their whirlwind romance leads to an engagement. It seems all her dreams are about to come true.
Until the chilling threats begin.
As Reese’s big day approaches, she receives a series of anonymous messages demanding that she call off the wedding…or face the consequences.
While the threats mount and sinister events unfold, Reese becomes obsessed with the mystery of Tucker’s past.
What happened to his ex-fiancée, Charlotte, who mysteriously vanished into thin air one year earlier, leaving him alone at the altar? Has she returned to claim her man? Or is Reese falling victim to her own imagination?
Then, when her bakery is broken into just days before the wedding, Reese realises this is no fantasy - she’s in real danger.
Who is so desperate to stop her and Tucker from getting married?
Can she uncover the truth before time runs out? Or will the happiest day of her life be her last?
Sweet Little Lies – the stunning psychological thriller perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, John Marrs, Kiersten Modglin
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Published January 12, 2025
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December 31, 2024
Reese feels that her dreams have come true after she meets Tucker. All is perfect until it isn’t. Strange things begin to occur and her dream begins to feel more like a nightmare. I was completely enthralled as the story unfolded. It kept me guessing and wanting more. It had unexpected twists and turns that I never saw coming. Thank you, Booksprout for my copy.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 16, 2025
Sweet Little Lies starts slowly and rambles a bit, but it kept my interest enough to keep me going. The story unfolds nicely, and then came the shocker at the end. My eyes almost fell right out of their sockets.
I very much enjoyed Reese, the main character. She was strong enough to strive for what's right and relatable in her failures. I'm sure all of us know someone who shuts down any discussion of uncomfortable topics. I love that this wasn’t a story that relied on a trivial misunderstanding to drive the plot forward. I don't know that I would have made different decisions from Reese's, and her conflicting emotions and choices on who to trust felt completely believable.
Her fiance, Tucker, I didn't like. Something was just not right about him. You know that guy you don't really know, who seems fine—good, really—but whom you wouldn't encourage your cousin to date, let alone marry? He's that guy.
Although she took up relatively little space, I had much sympathy for Charlotte, Tucker's ex-fiancee, even though she was supposed to be a villain. Life seriously let her down.
Despite the book’s rambling moments and occasionally unrefined dialogue, it does exactly what it's supposed to. Leah Cupps' storytelling is masterful. I still can't believe what I just read.
I very much enjoyed Reese, the main character. She was strong enough to strive for what's right and relatable in her failures. I'm sure all of us know someone who shuts down any discussion of uncomfortable topics. I love that this wasn’t a story that relied on a trivial misunderstanding to drive the plot forward. I don't know that I would have made different decisions from Reese's, and her conflicting emotions and choices on who to trust felt completely believable.
Her fiance, Tucker, I didn't like. Something was just not right about him. You know that guy you don't really know, who seems fine—good, really—but whom you wouldn't encourage your cousin to date, let alone marry? He's that guy.
Although she took up relatively little space, I had much sympathy for Charlotte, Tucker's ex-fiancee, even though she was supposed to be a villain. Life seriously let her down.
Despite the book’s rambling moments and occasionally unrefined dialogue, it does exactly what it's supposed to. Leah Cupps' storytelling is masterful. I still can't believe what I just read.
January 17, 2025
Oof! This was my first time reading this author but it def won't be my last! This was such a fun and devious little book that I fully enjoyed reading.
This is a fast-paced thriller that you won't be able to put down. While the plot will hold your attention, it's Cupps's writing that makes it so you can't - or won't want to - stop reading.
The mystery is intriguing and you want to find out what is happening. Who can you trust? Who should you trust? A psychological thriller that is sure to leave your head spinning.
Wedding bells anyone? Reese thinks she's finally found the man of her dreams, but as the wedding day approaches Reese's fairytale is about to be ripped away from her.
Tucker's ex fiancé mysteriously disappeared and now someone is leaving notes for Reese. Notes that tug on her conscience and push her to start digging to find out the truth behind these notes and her fiancé's past.
Will she call off the wedding, as the notes threaten her to do, or push through and face the consequences? 00
Fantastic read!
This is a fast-paced thriller that you won't be able to put down. While the plot will hold your attention, it's Cupps's writing that makes it so you can't - or won't want to - stop reading.
The mystery is intriguing and you want to find out what is happening. Who can you trust? Who should you trust? A psychological thriller that is sure to leave your head spinning.
Wedding bells anyone? Reese thinks she's finally found the man of her dreams, but as the wedding day approaches Reese's fairytale is about to be ripped away from her.
Tucker's ex fiancé mysteriously disappeared and now someone is leaving notes for Reese. Notes that tug on her conscience and push her to start digging to find out the truth behind these notes and her fiancé's past.
Will she call off the wedding, as the notes threaten her to do, or push through and face the consequences? 00
Fantastic read!
February 9, 2025
I seem to be continuing my spate of mediocre books that I don’t hate and read very quickly, but they’re always seems to be something missing
February 11, 2025
3.5 ⭐ rounded up. Not as suspenseful as described but came together nicely.
May 4, 2025
Just finished reading an advanced copy of a book called, Sweet Little Lies. This was everything I look for in a thriller: writing that is well done and pulls me in, characters that feel real and relatable, multiple POVs throughout the story, not being able to easily figure out "who did it?", a captivating storyline that makes the book impossible to put down, and TWISTS FOR DAYS. I loved everything about this book, it had mystery, suspense, danger, thrill, and romance. It checked all the boxes for me and had me on the edge of my seat! I enjoyed every minute of this story! 🤍📚
Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this ARC of Sweet Little Lies, in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to the author and to the publisher for this ARC of Sweet Little Lies, in exchange for an honest review.
January 23, 2025
Mehhhh..... this book gave very much lifetime plot. The FMC was dumb as a sack of rocks and everything was super overdramaticized. The twist was predictable. Wouldn't recommend.
January 15, 2025
This was my first introduction to this author and I really enjoyed this book! I was engaged right from the beginning. I love baking so the fact that Reese has her own bakery had me from the start.
Cupps does remind me of Kiersten Modglin a lot because like her, she gets right into the story. Every word of the book pushes the story forward. The tension and the suspense builds throughout the entire book. From the mystery of who is messaging Reese, to what happened to Charlotte, and even what Tucker is doing, all you’ll want to do is keep reading, keep turning pages. Cupps shocked me. I love that I was shocked. And it happened more than once. There were at least two twists in the book that I didn’t see coming from a mile away.
Cupps’ writing is easy to read. Everything flows so nicely, and the pacing of the book is spot on. I highly suggest thriller lovers, especially Modglin fans, pick up this book and read it! I think you’ll enjoy it!
Cupps does remind me of Kiersten Modglin a lot because like her, she gets right into the story. Every word of the book pushes the story forward. The tension and the suspense builds throughout the entire book. From the mystery of who is messaging Reese, to what happened to Charlotte, and even what Tucker is doing, all you’ll want to do is keep reading, keep turning pages. Cupps shocked me. I love that I was shocked. And it happened more than once. There were at least two twists in the book that I didn’t see coming from a mile away.
Cupps’ writing is easy to read. Everything flows so nicely, and the pacing of the book is spot on. I highly suggest thriller lovers, especially Modglin fans, pick up this book and read it! I think you’ll enjoy it!
December 10, 2025
This book, with a bakery setting, kept me hungry throughout! I enjoyed reading about all of those fabulous desserts! It has a nice pacing even if the characters do get irritating at times! I really didn’t care for the “twists” especially the last one which accounts for my 3 stars. It’s an easy read.
January 6, 2025
I’m pretty sure this is the third book I’ve read by this author and I adored reading the other two last year, they were so much fun. Beware of the trigger warning for self harm though. ‘A little white lie that ended in a death’.
You instantly learn who the characters are with Reese and Charlotte. Part 1 being Reese and five/four/three/two/one days before the wedding. Secrets are no good and I couldn’t help thinking Reese was wrong keeping a secret from Tucker. I loved the hints the author throws in to make you think that a certain character is up to something. Eeeeps at the snap!
If you’re anything like me, reading about delicious sweet treats will definitely set your tummy rumbling so make sure you got some of your own treats next to you whilst reading. That cliffhanger at the end of part one and being thrown to a year earlier and met with Charlotte’s perspective made it impossible to put down. I needed to know what was going to happen next. As much as I loved reading part 2 I couldn’t wait to get back to the present of part 3. I loved the unexpected action and even the reality of what happened finally coming to light in the epilogue. Brilliant read.
You instantly learn who the characters are with Reese and Charlotte. Part 1 being Reese and five/four/three/two/one days before the wedding. Secrets are no good and I couldn’t help thinking Reese was wrong keeping a secret from Tucker. I loved the hints the author throws in to make you think that a certain character is up to something. Eeeeps at the snap!
If you’re anything like me, reading about delicious sweet treats will definitely set your tummy rumbling so make sure you got some of your own treats next to you whilst reading. That cliffhanger at the end of part one and being thrown to a year earlier and met with Charlotte’s perspective made it impossible to put down. I needed to know what was going to happen next. As much as I loved reading part 2 I couldn’t wait to get back to the present of part 3. I loved the unexpected action and even the reality of what happened finally coming to light in the epilogue. Brilliant read.
April 6, 2025
None of the characters were likable and I wasn’t a fan of how it ended. This one’s a no for me.
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January 13, 2025Sweet Little Lies by Leah Cupps, when Reese met the love of her life, unfortunately it was at a cake tasting for his wedding. A couple of weeks later when his bride stood him up at the altar everyone thought she was on the beach having the time of her life… Well, everyone except for those who thought he did it. now it’s Reese‘s turn to marry Tucker but once again unfortunate for someone is sending her messages telling her she needs to stop the wedding or else. Everyone from missing bride Charlotte‘s friends to her mother give Reese the side eye whenever they see her in public in there or even those who bring up things in Reese‘s past to threaten her with like her friendship with Zack and since most of them are also Tucker‘s friends, she feels she must comply to their ultimatum. it even gets to a point where she almost starts to question Tucker. Will Reese call off the wedding or will she even be alive to make that decision? there is a lot in this book that I cannot refer to in my summary because it would be a plot spoiler but OMG this is a twisty twisty thriller! like most of my favorite thrillers you may have to suspend belief just a tad, but it’s worth it to get to the end of this great book. I love a book that’s hard to figure out even though the whole time you think you know only to learn you had no idea and that is this book. Leah Cupps is quickly rising to the top of my favorite thriller authors, which is a tough list to crack but her books totally totally accomplish that. They’re twisty well written with likable in those you love to hate characters in a story where the surprises don’t stop coming, that always include endings that have you thinking about the book days later..
January 8, 2025
I was hooked from the very beginning, initially drawn in by the cover. The author keeps you engaged with a fast-paced plot and plenty of twists. Before I knew it, I’d finished the book in a single day!
Thank you to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to Inkubator Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
March 7, 2025
I wanted to say something nice, but I couldn't think of anything.
Everything was so predictable from start to finish. The FMC (Reese) was too nice, naive as always, seeing the good in everyone except her mother. Charlotte was cuckoo, but nothing was really developed there (iykyk). Tucker was standoffish and did not appreciate his fiancée enough imo. There were just no good characters here.
How did the mother suddenly appear at the bakery? 'Motherly instinct' was not a good enough explanation. And suddenly Monica was nice? 'Being protective' is not a strong enough answer either.
Everything was so predictable from start to finish. The FMC (Reese) was too nice, naive as always, seeing the good in everyone except her mother. Charlotte was cuckoo, but nothing was really developed there (iykyk). Tucker was standoffish and did not appreciate his fiancée enough imo. There were just no good characters here.
How did the mother suddenly appear at the bakery? 'Motherly instinct' was not a good enough explanation. And suddenly Monica was nice? 'Being protective' is not a strong enough answer either.
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March 6, 2025
This felt like a baby thriller. It might be great for someone just getting into the genre, but I found all the twists to be extremely predictable.
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February 6, 2026Wow! What a twist I did not expect nor did I guess. Everything I thought was wrong.
January 7, 2025
A deliciously tense romantic thriller that pulls readers into a whirlwind of love, mystery, and danger. With its intoxicating blend of romance and suspense, this book is a gripping page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end.
Reese is living a dream—her bakery is thriving, and her whirlwind romance with the wealthy and charismatic Tucker has led to a picture-perfect engagement. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare when she begins receiving chilling anonymous threats demanding she call off the wedding. As Reese delves into Tucker’s mysterious past, particularly the disappearance of his ex-fiancée, Charlotte, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew.
Cupps expertly builds tension, balancing Reese’s growing paranoia with a fast-paced plot full of twists and turns. The small-town setting, paired with Reese’s vulnerability and determination, adds emotional depth to the story. Is Tucker hiding a dark secret, or is someone else lurking in the shadows?
With its shocking revelations and heart-pounding moments, Sweet Little Lies will have readers racing toward its jaw-dropping conclusion. Perfect for fans of romantic thrillers, this story is a chilling reminder that sometimes love comes with deadly strings attached.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Reese is living a dream—her bakery is thriving, and her whirlwind romance with the wealthy and charismatic Tucker has led to a picture-perfect engagement. But the dream soon turns into a nightmare when she begins receiving chilling anonymous threats demanding she call off the wedding. As Reese delves into Tucker’s mysterious past, particularly the disappearance of his ex-fiancée, Charlotte, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew.
Cupps expertly builds tension, balancing Reese’s growing paranoia with a fast-paced plot full of twists and turns. The small-town setting, paired with Reese’s vulnerability and determination, adds emotional depth to the story. Is Tucker hiding a dark secret, or is someone else lurking in the shadows?
With its shocking revelations and heart-pounding moments, Sweet Little Lies will have readers racing toward its jaw-dropping conclusion. Perfect for fans of romantic thrillers, this story is a chilling reminder that sometimes love comes with deadly strings attached.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 19, 2025
Reese is happy with her life. She has a lovely boyfriend in Zach and is living the dream, working hard building her cake making business. But then Tucker and Charlotte, the perfect groom and bride to be walk into her shop and her life changes for ever. Reese knows that getting the opportunity to bake the cake for this prestigious wedding will make her business but sadly the wedding does not take place. For some inexplicable reason Charlotte ditches Tucker at the altar and basically disappears, apart from a few vague social media posts. This leaves the door wide open for Reese and Tucker to act on their undoubted attraction for each other and a year later Zach is history and Reese and Tucker are getting married in 5 days time.
Their relationship is not without its complications. Tucker can be very possessive and Zach is still in Reeses life but only from a business point of view, although it’s unlikely Tucker would see it that way if he were to find out. However, someone is determined to stop this wedding and it would seem they will stop at nothing to get their way.
I suspected a lot of people in this book but was totally shocked when the true villain was revealed. I really didn’t warm to Tucker. To my mind he was just too perfect but were my spidey senses correct?
Their relationship is not without its complications. Tucker can be very possessive and Zach is still in Reeses life but only from a business point of view, although it’s unlikely Tucker would see it that way if he were to find out. However, someone is determined to stop this wedding and it would seem they will stop at nothing to get their way.
I suspected a lot of people in this book but was totally shocked when the true villain was revealed. I really didn’t warm to Tucker. To my mind he was just too perfect but were my spidey senses correct?
February 21, 2025
Sweet Little Lies was everything I wanted from a thriller novel! There were plenty of twists and turns to keep me engaged.
I did think there were a few too many plot things going on, but that may have been what kept me from seeing where the novel was headed and keeping me on my toes. I will definitely be picking up another Leah Cupps novel after this first experience with her. The dialogue was very stream of consciousness which I think in this case worked for the plot and kept Reese a very relatable character in this book.
Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
I did think there were a few too many plot things going on, but that may have been what kept me from seeing where the novel was headed and keeping me on my toes. I will definitely be picking up another Leah Cupps novel after this first experience with her. The dialogue was very stream of consciousness which I think in this case worked for the plot and kept Reese a very relatable character in this book.
Thank you to Net Galley for providing me with this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review!
December 5, 2025
The ending 👀👀 the twists 👀👀
-Bakery owner FMC
-Psychological thriller
-Pre wedding
-Twists & Turns
This story, from beginning to end had me hooked- who did, who’s the bad guy, what’s going to happen next - I could NOT figure it out.
The culprit is revealed, you’re shocked - but WAIT! What actually happened 👀👀 ahhh! It was so good.
I enjoyed the writing, I felt it was fast paced enough to keep my attention throughout without skipping over anything, and some things are left open- but in a good way, and I love that.
Highly recommend for any thriller lovers!
-Bakery owner FMC
-Psychological thriller
-Pre wedding
-Twists & Turns
This story, from beginning to end had me hooked- who did, who’s the bad guy, what’s going to happen next - I could NOT figure it out.
The culprit is revealed, you’re shocked - but WAIT! What actually happened 👀👀 ahhh! It was so good.
I enjoyed the writing, I felt it was fast paced enough to keep my attention throughout without skipping over anything, and some things are left open- but in a good way, and I love that.
Highly recommend for any thriller lovers!
January 16, 2025
Having read You are not alone by this author before I was looking forward to reading this one and the cover was what drew me in. I devoured this book all just to find out what the little white lie was to bring about the death! The story took a twist I didn’t see coming and I’m still shocked by it now. Without spoilers, this book reminded me of the importance of thinking of things in different ways to see what is really going on. A great fast paced thriller which I would thoroughly recommend!
April 9, 2025
Perhaps a thesaurus would have been a wise investment for this author whose redundant writing was incredibly annoying. The storyline had potential but then it just felt cheap and hastily thrown together. Glad it was a short book
November 27, 2025
Sweet Little Lies is a cute domestic thriller that made for a quick, easy read. While parts of the plot were slightly predictable, there were still a few unexpected twists that kept things interesting.
March 3, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Definitely good and kept me hooked.. I think I’ve read too many thrillers because it was somewhat predictable for me. Still enjoyed it though!
Definitely good and kept me hooked.. I think I’ve read too many thrillers because it was somewhat predictable for me. Still enjoyed it though!
January 12, 2025
Sweet little lies by Leah Cupps.
This was a good read. I did like the cover and blurb of this book. This is the 2nd book i've read by this author. Lots of twists and turns. It took me a while to get into this book, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. I wasn't sure how I felt about Tucker. I didn't trust him. Twisty and gripping. What a double twist. Just when I thought I knew everything, I was wrong. I would recommend this book.
This was a good read. I did like the cover and blurb of this book. This is the 2nd book i've read by this author. Lots of twists and turns. It took me a while to get into this book, but once I did, I couldn't put it down. I wasn't sure how I felt about Tucker. I didn't trust him. Twisty and gripping. What a double twist. Just when I thought I knew everything, I was wrong. I would recommend this book.
January 15, 2025
This thriller was one I looked forward to reading as I read another by the author last year and enjoyed it.
This one has twists and turns and keeps the reader hooked to find out what happens next.
If you are a fan of thrillers this is available for purchase now and might be one you'd like to try.
This one has twists and turns and keeps the reader hooked to find out what happens next.
If you are a fan of thrillers this is available for purchase now and might be one you'd like to try.
March 8, 2025
Way too predictable
April 23, 2025
predictable
January 18, 2025
Wow what a book! This was such a rollercoaster of a book and I found it hard to put it down. I absolutely devoured this book. It really does make you wonder if you really know your other half! Reese is about to marry the love of her life, but threats become deadly as someone wants to stop the wedding. Buried secrets are revealed. Will Reese get her happily ever after, or will it become deadly.
January 28, 2025
This is the third book I've read by this author now and I just knew that I was going to really love it!
I love the striking front cover - the contrast of the white and the red and that inference of blood on the knife - gets me every time!!
So, as with lots of books this genre, I went into this feeling a little apprehensive and dubious...or at least curious about the main characters.
I was making theories right from the start and looking out for little hints as to what was really going on, who was acting more suspiciously and who might be lying.
As ever, I totally lost my way and had no clue by the end, who to trust or how things were going to play out!
I wasn't too keen on the characters and so didn't fully connect with them - but again, this really seems to work with this genre and it really didn't affect how shocked I was with the twists and reveals at the end.
The writing style started off a little slower than usual, but this set the scene well and as the storkne progressed, we find the tension ramping up along with the pace.
Leaving me to race through the second half in no time at all.
I really enjoyed this one again - especially the wah things ended.
I'm already looking forward to Leah's next release and can't wait to give it a read!
I love the striking front cover - the contrast of the white and the red and that inference of blood on the knife - gets me every time!!
So, as with lots of books this genre, I went into this feeling a little apprehensive and dubious...or at least curious about the main characters.
I was making theories right from the start and looking out for little hints as to what was really going on, who was acting more suspiciously and who might be lying.
As ever, I totally lost my way and had no clue by the end, who to trust or how things were going to play out!
I wasn't too keen on the characters and so didn't fully connect with them - but again, this really seems to work with this genre and it really didn't affect how shocked I was with the twists and reveals at the end.
The writing style started off a little slower than usual, but this set the scene well and as the storkne progressed, we find the tension ramping up along with the pace.
Leaving me to race through the second half in no time at all.
I really enjoyed this one again - especially the wah things ended.
I'm already looking forward to Leah's next release and can't wait to give it a read!
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