Her First Lie

by Lucinda Berry

500 pages, Library Binding

Expected publication September 1, 2026

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Lucinda Berry is a former psychologist and leading researcher in childhood trauma. She’s written multiple bestsellers reaching millions of readers worldwide. Some of her bestselling works include The Perfect Child, Saving Noah, When She Returned, The Best of Friends, and Keep Your Friends Close. Her books have been optioned for film and translated into several languages.

If Berry isn’t chasing after her son, you can find her running through Los Angeles, prepping for her next marathon. To hear about her upcoming releases and other author news, visit her on social media (@lucindaberryauthor) or sign up for her newsletter at https://lucindaberry.com.

Reviews

[Lauren C ♥]

It wasn’t until halfway through that I realized this was a prequel to “The Perfect Child”. It’s been quite a while since I’ve read it but I wasn’t thrilled as I’d hoped I’d be so I skimmed portions. Now, I’m currently giving it another shot!

I definitely suggest reading them as “The Perfect Child” followed by this read. To know how it all pulls together within a separate book was exciting and the reason I’m rereading the other so quickly!

[Wendy Remez · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars-It has been awhile since I have read a Lucinda Berry book and this one had me saying to myself, what the heck have I been waiting for?! This book gave me super duper Natalia Grace vibes! I finished and immediately downloaded The Perfect Child to see what happens next!

[Parkway · Rating 5 out of 5]

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