'This is a heart-wrenching journey as dark secrets are exposed and we understand the decisions Sally was forced to make'
- Candis
'A complex and gripping relationship drama'
- Devon Life
'Unpredictable and full of unexpected twists, this is a compelling read'
- My Weekly Special
'This book brilliantly builds intrigue as Alice uncovers her mum's life of deception, lies and love'
- Woman & Home
'Full of suspense and intriguing characters'
- My Weekly
'A twisting, turning and utterly addictive tale of mystery, hardship and self-survival'
- Lancashire Evening Post
'Written with Pearse's typically engaging and effortless style of storytelling, Deception is an intriguing book of highs, lows, struggles and perseverance'
- Culturefly
'A gritty, gripping drama . . . A raw, truthful and moving account, building intrigue as Alice gradually uncovers her mother's life of deception, lies - and love'
- Woman's Weekly
'Storytelling at its very best'
- Daily Mail
'Evocative, compelling, told from the heart'
- Sunday Express
'Glorious, heartwarming'
- Woman & Home
'Intriguing, heart-tugging, beautifully written'
- Closer