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The Secret She Kept
by Reshonda Tate BillingsleyHer novel Say Amen, Again won the NAACP Image Award, proving that ReShonda Tate Billingsley's storytelling "scores a direct hit" (Publishers Weekly), delighting and inspiring with powerful, soul-searching situations and unforgettable characters. How far will you go to save someone you love and trust when they've kept a dangerous secret for years? That's the question facing Lance Kingston, a successful Houston magazine executive whose recent marriage to beautiful, high-powered attorney Tia Jiles seemed to promise a bright future for both of them. But under the surface, a fierce and frightening storm was brewing. That's because Tia never revealed to Lance what she and her family have known since Tia was seventeen--she has an illness that takes over her mind, transforming her into a raging, violent woman hell-bent on destruction. Bipolar disorder. Schizophrenia. Or crazy, as Lance's grandmother continually reminds him. "Crazy leaves clues," she told him point-blank, and perhaps Lance should have listened. Tia's mother tries to pray the problem away . . . and Tia's doctors can't help her if she won't do what they advise. Now there's more than their marriage and Tia's survival at stake: Tia is pregnant, and Lance will stop at nothing to keep his troubled wife and unborn daughter safe. But at what price?
The Secret She Kept: A mesmerising epic of love, loss and family secrets
by Amelia CarrA mother tragically lost... A daughter's search for the truth...Filled with secrets, twists and turns, Amelia Carr's duel-strand romantic epic The Secret She Kept is the perfect read for fans of Kate Morton, Rachel Hore and Katherine Webb. Fearless Felicity Penrose thrives on adventure: she's one of the most experienced female sailors in the world. But one day, in the middle of the 1950s, her boat is found abandoned. Fliss has mysteriously vanished, tragically leaving behind her husband and baby girl.Nearly thirty years later, Emma's world is rocked when she is approached by journalist Mike Bond with an extraordinary revelation: that Fliss was seen in America after she was presumed drowned. As Emma delves into her mother's past, she begins to unravel a tale of deep, abiding love and promises forgotten. And the rest of her family are thrown into turmoil. For Fliss is not the only one with secrets long-concealed...What readers are saying about The Secret She Kept:'Had me gripped right from the start to the very last page''There is no disappointment in this emotional page-turner''I loved the way it went backwards and forwards in time - the whole story was a wonderful tale'
The Secret She Kept: A mesmerising epic of love, loss and family secrets
by Amelia CarrA mother tragically lost... A daughter's search for the truth...Filled with secrets, twists and turns, Amelia Carr's duel-strand romantic epic The Secret She Kept is the perfect read for fans of Kate Morton, Rachel Hore and Katherine Webb. Fearless Felicity Penrose thrives on adventure: she's one of the most experienced female sailors in the world. But one day, in the middle of the 1950s, her boat is found abandoned. Fliss has mysteriously vanished, tragically leaving behind her husband and baby girl.Nearly thirty years later, Emma's world is rocked when she is approached by journalist Mike Bond with an extraordinary revelation: that Fliss was seen in America after she was presumed drowned. As Emma delves into her mother's past, she begins to unravel a tale of deep, abiding love and promises forgotten. And the rest of her family are thrown into turmoil. For Fliss is not the only one with secrets long-concealed...What readers are saying about The Secret She Kept:'Had me gripped right from the start to the very last page''There is no disappointment in this emotional page-turner''I loved the way it went backwards and forwards in time - the whole story was a wonderful tale'
The Secret She Kept: The Secret She Kept / The Setup (a Kyra And Jake Investigation) (A Badge of Courage Novel #1)
by Rita HerronTo face down a tragic pastShe must first confront the long-withheld truth…A disturbed fellow student made Kate McKendrick’s high school a hunting ground. Now, as Briar Ridge High’s new principal, she’s struggling to help the divided town—and herself—heal. But a vengeful individual won’t stop until Kate is dead. As Kate and former bad boy Riggs Benford uncover the secrets of that day, their irresistible attraction could turn their future to ashes…From Harlequin Intrigue: Seek thrills. Solve crimes. Justice served.For more action-packed stories, check out the other books in the A Badge of Courage Novel series by Rita Herron:Book 1: The Secret She Kept
The Secret She Kept
by Amy KnuppShe never ever thought Jake Barnes would know the truth. When he left town without any warning, Savannah couldn't tell him she was pregnant. He didn't give her the chance. So now--years later--because he's back and finds out he has a child, suddenly she's the villain. . . . How is that fair?Savannah Salinger raised her daughter and knows what's best for her own kid. But she can't seem to push Jake away, and having the infuriating man so close. . . so close to her. . . stirs up all those feelings she thought were buried as deep as the secret she swore she'd never tell.
The Secret She Kept from Dr. Delgado (Amazon River Vets #2)
by Luana DaRosaHer husband disappeared five years ago. Now he&’s back…and about to discover that she&’s been keeping a life-changing secret! Return to Brazil with the second story in Luana DaRosa&’s Amazon River Vets duet.Can she forgive the past…to claim her future? The arrival of her estranged husband on her doorstep leaves vet Celine Dias completely speechless! Their whirlwind marriage was meant to signal the rest of their lives together, yet she hasn&’t seen Dr. Darius Delgado in five years. Celine is ready for them both to move on, but first there&’s a secret she must tell Darius: they have a daughter!From Harlequin Medical: Life and love in the world of modern medicine.Amazon River Vets Book 1: The Vet's Convenient BrideBook 2: The Secret She Kept from Dr. Delgado
The Secret She Kept from the Earl
by Sophia WilliamsScandal abounds in this compelling Regency romanceOne night with the earl…Leads to an unexpected consequence! Nine years ago, Eloise shared a passionate tryst with a stranger at a masquerade ball. Seeing Marcus, Earl of Malbrook, again now sends her into a dead faint…because she must reveal that their night together left her with child! No longer the naive young woman Marcus knew, Eloise is a jaded widow reluctant to give up her independence. So, what will she do when Marcus stuns her with a proposal? From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.
The Secret She Kept in Bollywood (Born into Bollywood)
by Tara PammiTara Pammi delights with this dramatic romance of shocking revelations and heartfelt reunions. The stage is setFor a scandalous revelation! Celebrated Bollywood heiress Anya Raawal lives her life in the spotlight. And fiercely protects the secret of an impossible choice she was once forced to make. But when she meets magnate Simon De Costa, a shocking discovery sets them on a collision course… Because Simon&’s adopted daughter is the child Anya had to give up! The connection between them is instant, yet it&’s clear the guarded widower buried his heart with his wife. Anya knows she can&’t walk away, but is there truly a place for her in this family?From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Born into Bollywood books:Book 1: Claiming His Bollywood CinderellaBook 2: The Surprise Bollywood BabyBook 3: The Secret She Kept in Bollywood
The Secret She Must Tell the Spaniard (The Long-Lost Cortéz Brothers)
by Clare ConnellyThe dramatic reunion with the man from her past leads to a shocking revelation in this secret baby romance by Clare Connelly. Reunited by his revenge…But bound by her bombshell! Self-made billionaire Graciano couldn&’t forgive Alicia for choosing her family over him years ago. So, when he sees her time being auctioned at a charity event, he makes a winning bid. He&’ll whisk her away to his Spanish island and finally shake the hold she has over him… Back in Graciano&’s orbit, Alicia knows she must face his questions over the past. But each sultry night transforms their fiery tension. And Alicia gathers her courage to admit the truth: that after she was forced to abandon Graciano…she had his daughter!From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.Read all The Long-Lost Cortéz Brothers books:
Secret Sheikh, Secret Baby
by Carol MarinelliSECRET SHEIKH, SECRET BABY Carol Marinelli Hot-shot surgeon Karim Zaraq is also prince of a desert kingdom! When one night with the sexy Sheikh leaves midwife Felicity Anderson pregnant, Karim knows he must do his royal duty. . . But Felicity will only say I do when he proves his proposal is for love. / HIS BABY BOMBSHELL Jessica Matthews The last thing nurse and single mother Sabrina Hollister needs is the father of her baby to turn up as her new boss! Adrian is knocked out by Sabrinas baby secret ; but hes not going to let her raise their son alone. . . /
Secret Silver Nights
by Zuri DayWill winning the race mean losing her love? The third son of a powerful Northern California dynasty, Nico Drake has dreams of one day becoming governor of his state. First item on his agenda-beating his newest mayoral challenger. Ivy League dazzler Monique Slater is already swaying voters with her innovative ideas...and arousing an irresistible desire in the heart of her unattached opponent. Monique has big plans for the small scenic town of Paradise Cove-plans that don't include falling for her sexy political rival. Keeping their sizzling relationship under wraps while running against each other is a tightrope act. Now someone is trying to not only ruin Monique's reputation, but also make sure Nico does not win the race. With both their futures on the line, can Nico convince Monique that there are no losers when it comes to love?
The Secret Sin
by Darlene GardnerAnnie Sublinski was sixteen when a brief encounter with Ryan Whitmore left her pregnant. Ryan stood by her decision to give up their baby for adoption. Now that child is here in Indigo Springs, forcing Annie to confront the man she's been avoiding all these years. . . . It seems she underestimated Ryan. He wants to get to know the daughter he thought he'd never see. And her mother. As old feelings resurface, Ryan surprises Annie with the intensity of his passion. He refuses to give up on her. . . on all of them. But Annie has to forgive herself for the past if she has any hope of building a future.
The Secret Sinclair
by Cathy WilliamsShe didn't mean to fall for a notorious playboy, but Sarah Scott's head was overruled by Raoul's skillful seduction. Yet after he jets out of her life Raoul's legacy continues.... Sarah is pregnant with the Sinclair heir!Five years later, single mom Sarah is struggling to make ends meet, working as an office cleaner. Having taken on yet another job, Sarah is on her knees scrubbing floors when her eyes meet those of her designer-clad new boss-the man she's never been able to forget...Raoul.
Secret Sins
by Jasmine CresswellTwenty-seven years ago. A cold, snowy night in Cleveland... And a traffic pileup that left eight cars wrecked, at least four people dead. But in the midst of this ugliness and pain, a small' miracle. A little girl was alive. Her parents weren't so lucky. Gene Zajak, a cop who'd seen more than his share of dead bodies, took the toddler home. Jessica Marie Pazmany became Jessica Marie Zajak. Now-twenty-seven years later-Jessica's fascinating, if less than faithful, ex-husband has come to see her, armed with some terrifying evidence. Jessica Marie Pazmany is dead. And she'd died seven months before the car crash. There are answers, and they're out there. He's determined to find them. She may not live to find them.
Secret Sins (Sins #3)
by Lora LeighSheriff Archer Tobias has watched the Callahan family struggle to find peace and acceptance in the community - despite the murders that continue to haunt them. But his darkest suspicions grow worse when Anna Corbin, a member of one of the country's most influential families, becomes the next target. . . Anna knows she's in danger. She knows she's on a trail of secrets and lies that could lead to a dead end. But no matter what, she's determined to learn the identity of the killer - even if it's someone she loves. . . Torn between duty and desire, Sheriff Tobias cannot allow Anna to put herself in the path of a deranged murderer. But as the investigation pulls them closer together - and deeper into the nightmare - he realizes that he cannot save her from this legacy of blood and vengeance. . . without putting his own life on the line.
The Secret Sister
by Elizabeth LowellThe Search For Her Sister Could Cost A Woman Her LifeChristy McKenna, the smartest fashion writer in New York, thought she'd escaped her childhood in the impoverished rural West. Then came a call for help from the one person she could not refuse--her sister, the internationally celebrated model known only as Jo.Jo's plea draws Christy back to the magnificent mountains and mysterious red-rock canyons of the Four Corners country. But she's too late--Jo has disappeared. However, Christy does find an unlikely ally in outlaw archaeologist Aaron Cain, and together they pursue Jo and a fabulous cache of ancient Indian artifacts worth millions.Christy and Cain clash at every turn, but their antagonism soon turns into partnership--and blazing passion.
The Secret Sister: A thrilling family saga (Fairham Island #1)
by Brenda NovakDid she once have a sister? Has her mother lied all these years? Why? After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. She goes there to heal-and to help her brother, Keith, a deeply troubled man who's asked her to come home. But she refuses to stay in the family house. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. Instead, she finds herself living next door to someone else she'd prefer to avoid-Rafe Romero, the wild, reckless boy to whom she lost her virginity at sixteen. He's back on the island, and to her surprise, he's raising a young daughter alone. Maisey's still attracted to him, but her heart's too broken to risk... Then something even more disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl, a child Keith remembers, too. Maisey believes the girl must've been their sister, but their mother claims there was no sister. Maisey's convinced that child existed. So where is she now?
The Secret Sister (Fairham Island #1)
by Brenda Novak#1 New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak pens the fan-favorite story of a recently divorced woman and the surprising, powerful ways she&’s able to rebuild her family.After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. She goes there to heal—and to help her brother, Keith, a deeply troubled man who's asked her to come home. But she refuses to stay in the family house. The last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. Instead, she finds herself living next door to someone else she'd prefer to avoid—Rafe Romero, the wild, reckless boy to whom she lost her virginity at sixteen. He's back on the island, and to her surprise, he's raising a young daughter alone. Maisey's still attracted to him, but her heart's too broken to risk… Then something even more disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl, a child Keith remembers, too. Maisey believes the girl must've been their sister, but their mother claims there was no sister. Maisey is convinced that child existed. So where is she now? Previously published.
Secret Sister: An Amish Christmas Tale
by Sarah PriceAfter years of giving of herself to her family and community, Grace Beiler, an elderly Amish woman, is facing her first Christmas since losing her husband of fifty years to his battle with cancer. As she begins to reflect upon her own life, she wonders if she has properly fulfilled her promise to be a servant of God. With Christmas drawing near, her depression becomes stronger until she starts receiving little gifts in the mail and left on her doorstep. She realizes that she has a &“secret sister,&” but has no idea who it might be, for each gift seems to relate to different, important events in her life. Just when she thinks she might have figured out who the secret sister is, a new gift arrives with a different meaning. Who is making this Christmas one Grace will never forget?
The Secret Sister & The Secrets She Kept
by Brenda NovakSee why critics have called these two books by New York Times bestselling author Brenda “the best romantic thriller I’ve ever read” (The San Francisco Book Review on The Secret Sister) and a “richly rewarding story” (Booklist on The Secrets She Kept).The Secret Sister After a painful divorce, Maisey Lazarow returns to Fairham, the small island off the South Carolina coast where she grew up. But the last person she wants to see is the wealthy, controlling mother she escaped years ago. She finds herself living next door to someone else she’d prefer to avoid—Rafe Romero, the wild, reckless boy to whom she lost her virginity at sixteen. He’s back on the island, and to her surprise, he’s raising a young daughter alone. Maisey’s still attracted to him, but her heart’s too broken to risk…Then something even more disturbing happens. She discovers a box of photographs that evoke distant memories of a little girl. Maisey believes the girl must’ve been her sister, but her mother claims there was no sister.She’s convinced that child existed. So where is she now?Originally published in 2015The Secrets She Kept The rich and powerful Josephine Lazarow, matriarch of Fairham Island, is dead. The police say it’s suicide, but Keith, her estranged son, doesn’t believe it.Keith bears scars—both physical and emotional—from his childhood, but he’s worked hard to overcome the past. But he feels he owes it to his grandfather to put the family empire together again—and he’s determined to find his mother’s killer.Problem is…coming home to Fairham puts him back in contact with Nancy Dellinger, the woman he hurt so badly when he left before. And digging that deep into his mother’s final days and hours entails a very real risk. Because the person who killed her could be someone he loves…Originally published in 2016
The Secret Sisterhood of Heartbreakers
by Lynn WeingartenIf there's an upside to having your heart broken, it's this: A broken heart makes you brave. The first day of sophomore year doesn't go the way Lucy planned. After a summer apart from her boyfriend, she's ready to greet him with a special surprise and instead gets a shocking one in return: He's breaking up with her. Beyond devastated, Lucy has no idea how she's going to make it through homeroom, let alone the rest of her life. Enter three stunning girls with the unnatural ability to attract boys and an offer Lucy can't refuse: They can heal her heart in an instant. And then she'll be one of them-a member of a sisterhood that is impervious to heartbreak and has access to magic distilled from the tears of brokenhearted boys. But to gain their power, Lucy must get a guy to fall in love with her the old-fashioned way, and then break his heart in the next seven days. While the sisterhood may need another Heartbreaker, Lucy's only desire is to get her ex back. But how far is she willing to go, and who is she willing to cross to get what she wants?
Secret Sisters: A Novel
by Joy CallawayA nineteenth-century student at a Midwestern college fights to establish the first sorority in this novel by the author of The Fifth Avenue Artists Society.Illinois, 1881: Whitsitt College sophomore Beth Carrington has two goals to fulfill by the time she graduates: obtain a medical degree, and establish a women’s fraternity, Beta Xi Beta, that will help young women like herself to connect with and support one another while attending the male-dominated Whitsitt.Neither is an easy task. The sole female student in the physicians’ program, Beth is constantly called out by her professors and peers for having the audacity not to concentrate on a more “fitting” subject like secretarial studies. Meanwhile, secret organizations are off-limits, and simply by crowding together in a dank basement room and creating a sense of camaraderie, she and her small group of fraternity sisters risk expulsion.In order to have the fraternity recognized, she knows she needs help. She turns to the most powerful student on campus: senior Grant Richardson, Iota Gamma fraternity president and the scion of a Whitsitt family—a man she’s only acquainted with because of her longstanding friendship with his fraternity brother Will Buchannan. Staunchly traditional, Grant doesn’t see the purpose of this women’s organization, but captivated by Beth, he agrees to give her a helping hand. What she doesn’t know is how many will stop at nothing to keep her burgeoning organization out of the record books—and who she can actually trust along the way.As Beth fights for her beloved Beta Xi Beta to be recognized, she will uncover deep secrets about the college and those who surround her, and will have to put both love and friendship on the line so that history can be made.Praise for Secret Sisters“A shining example of the power of persistent women united in their aim to reshape history. . . . Callaway has done a beautiful job bringing to light this little-known story of America’s first women’s fraternity and so much more.” —Sarah McCoy, New York Times–bestselling author of The Baker’s Daughter and The Mapmaker’s Children“An elegant book with enormous heart. . . . You’ll fly through this perfect summer read, and fall in love with the sisters of Beta Xi Beta.” —Karin Tanabe, author of The Gilded Years“This compulsive, feminist read is a rich drama. . . . The atmosphere of the era feels authentic and draws readers into college life while immersing them in the characters’ experiences.” —RT Book Reviews
Secret Sisters
by Jayne Ann KrentzNo one does romantic suspense better than Jayne Ann Krentz. Now, the New York Times bestselling author of Trust No One and River Road delivers a novel that twists and turns into a read that will leave you breathless.Madeline and Daphne were once as close as sisters--until a secret tore them apart. Now it might take them to their graves.They knew his name, the man who tried to brutally attack twelve-year-old Madeline in her grandmother's hotel. They thought they knew his fate. He wouldn't be bothering them anymore...ever. Still their lives would never be the same. Madeline has returned to Washington after her grandmother's mysterious death. And at the old, abandoned hotel--a place she never wanted to see again--a dying man's last words convey a warning: the secrets she and Daphne believed buried forever have been discovered.Now, after almost two decades, Madeline and Daphne will be reunited in friendship and in fear. Unable to trust the local police, Madeline summons Jack Rayner, the hotel chain's new security expert. Despite the secrets and mysteries that surround him, Jack is the only one she trusts...and wants. Jack is no good at relationships but he does possess a specific skill set that includes a profoundly intimate understanding of warped and dangerous minds. With the assistance of Jack's brother, Abe, a high-tech magician, the four of them will form an uneasy alliance against a killer who will stop at nothing to hide the truth....From the Hardcover edition.
Secret Sisters
by Jayne Ann KrentzMadeline and Daphne were once as close as sisters - until a secret tore them apart. Now it might take them to their graves.Madeline has returned to Washington after her grandmother's mysterious death. And at her family's old, abandoned hotel - a place she never wanted to see again - a dying man's last words convey a warning: the secrets she and Daphne believed buried forever have been discovered.Now, after almost two decades, Madeline and Daphne will be reunited in friendship and in fear. Unable to trust the local police, Madeline summons Jack Rayner, the hotel chain's new security expert. Despite the secrets and mysteries that surround him, Jack is the only one she trusts . . . and wants. Jack is no good at relationships but he does possess a specific skill set that includes an intimate understanding of warped and dangerous minds. With the assistance of Jack's brother, Abe, a high-tech magician, the four of them will form an uneasy alliance against a killer who will stop at nothing to hide the truth . . . The New York Times bestselling author of Trust No One and River Road delivers a novel that twists and turns into a read that will leave you breathless
The Secret Sky
by Atia AbawiAn eye-opening, heart-rending tale of love, honor and betrayal from veteran foreign news correspodent Atia Abawi Fatima is a Hazara girl, raised to be obedient and dutiful. Samiullah is a Pashtun boy raised to defend the traditions of his tribe. They were not meant to fall in love. But they do. And the story that follows shows both the beauty and the violence in current-day Afghanistan as Fatima and Samiullah fight their families, their cultures and the Taliban to stay together. Based on the people Atia Abawi met and the events she covered during her nearly five years in Afghanistan, this stunning novel is a must-read for anyone who has lived during America's War in Afghanistan. Perfect for fans of Patricia McCormick, Linda Sue Park, and Khaled Hosseini, this story will stay with readers for a long time to come. Praise for THE SECRET SKY * "Disturbing depictions of physical, emotional, and sexual violence against women, men, and children, both within families and between different groups, contrast with extravagant acts of courage, kindness, and sacrifice....A suspenseful, enlightening, and hopeful love story."--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Riveting plot, sympathetic characters and straightforward narration studded with vivid, authentic detail: a top choice."--Kirkus Reviews "[The Secret Sky is] a tale of the indomitable Afghan spirit of hope and love. Among the many novels set in Afghanistan for young people or for adults, The Secret Sky stands alone. Unputdownable. Unforgettable."--Trent Reedy, author of Words in the Dust "The Secret Sky brilliantly captures the magic and the heartbreak of Afghanistan as only someone rooted in its mystery can....This first novel by a top foreign correspondent has the authenticity of raw journalism and the poetry of a gifted writer. A must read for anyone who wants to understand the contradictions of the Afghan soul."--Andrea Mitchell, NBC News Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent and anchor of Andrea Mitchell Reports "A riveting tale written from the heart....This powerful love story will leave you angry at injustice, and awed by courage. It shocks and inspires."--Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, BBC "The Secret Sky is an amazing combination of utterly searing and beautifully romantic. It was like reading The Kite Runner--a gripping story that gave insight to this brutal yet magical culture."--Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of The Girl in the Wall