From the second I opened this book, it had me hooked.

The Lies We Told, by Diane Chamberlain, is a compelling story about two sisters (Maya and Rebecca Ward) who have two things in common. They both have medical degrees and share the horrific and brutal murder of their parents.

Each sister copes with the tragedy differently. Rebecca, the adventurous risk taker, flies off to disaster sites with Doctors International Disaster Aid (DIDA). She helps and tends to the suffering in areas stricken by natural catastrophes. Maya on the other hand is very timid and content at being a pediatric orthopedist with a very quite practice.

Within the first two pages of this book, you’ll read the horrific story of how Maya and Rebecca’s lives were shattered. You’ll read the vivid recollections of how two parents were brutally murdered in front of their children. As I was reading, I could feel the pain. I’ve never dealt with loss very well and just reading it made me grieve. It was as if I was there, in the back seat, watching the whole thing happen right before my eyes. I felt the rush as their mother ran to the car screaming. I could feel the pain as I heard the gun shots being fired. It was intense.

This story continued to move me. I couldn’t stand putting it book down for a second. I didn’t want to miss anything. It was such an intense story that it literally kept me at the edge of my seat. It is a gripping story that is not to be missed.

The Lies We Told

by Diane Chamberlain

ISBN-13: 978-0-7783-2853-7

368 Pages

$13.95 U.S./ $16.95 CAN

Release Date: June 2010

www.MIRABooks.com

Synopsis:

Maya and Rebecca Ward are both accomplished physicians, but that’s where the sisters’ similarities end. As teenagers, they witnessed their parents’ murder, but it was Rebecca who saved Maya from becoming another of the gunman’s victims. The tragedy left Maya cautious and timid, settling for a sedate medical practice with her husband, Adam, while Rebecca became the risk taker.

After a devastating hurricane hits the coast of North Carolina, Rebecca and Adam urge Maya to join them in the relief effort. To please her husband, Maya finally agrees. She loses herself in the care and transport of victims, but when her helicopter crashes into raging floodwaters, there appears to be no survivors.

Forced to accept that Maya is gone, Rebecca and Adam turn to one another first for comfort, then in passion, unaware that, miles from civilization, Maya is injured and trapped with strangers she’s not certain she can trust. Away from the sister who has always been there to save her, now Maya must find the courage to save herself-unaware that the life she knew has changed forever.

I stumbled across Diane’s Blog; it’s an interesting site. You might want to check it out. While there, I saw a video of the trailer for this book. There’s even an interesting story behind how this book trailer came about and I wanted to share it with you. After watching the video, feel free to read her story. You can do so by visiting this page.

So again, I recommend this book the next time you’re looking for something new to read. Just hang on to your seat and hold on to the tissue box- you’re gonna need it!

About the Author:

Diane Chamberlain is an award-winning author of 19 novels that are published in more than 11 languages. She writes complex stories about love, compassion and forgiveness.

Diane’s background in psychology and her work in hospitals have given her a keen interest in understanding the way people tick, as well as the background necessary to create real, living, breathing characters.

Several years ago Diane was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which has changed the way she works- she sometimes types using voice recognition software. She feels fortunate that her arthritis is not more severe and that she is able to enjoy everyday activities as well as keep up with a busy travel schedule.

To read more about Diane Chamberlain; please visit www.dianechamberlain.com

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