great read.....this book shouldn't be kept a secret!
926995
An engaging storyline with well developed characters and descriptive language. As an avid reader , some books don't keep me emersed in the story ,because there is too much detail given to insignificant "fluff''. Ms.
Perosa strikes a great balance between describing the scene as well  as the characters. It was a page turning day (into evening) reading session! I hope there might be a sequel into the grown up lives of these sisters.
2849835
I am a sucker for secrets. I love a good "things are not always as they seem" story and Minka Kent does not disappoint with The Memory Watcher. We've all seen social media used as a plot device, but this isn't the typical cyber crime or cyber stalker story. Through the adoptive mother's social media activity, Autumn Carpenter found a window into the life of a daughter given up for adoption and soon found herself swept away in a family and life that was not her own. It's easy to get drawn into a rabbit hole of internet links and social media lives. The idea of someone being drawn in based on a major life decision made at age 15 is entirely believable and incredibly compelling.

The story is told in first person from dual perspectives, the aforementioned Autumn and Daphne, the adoptive mother. Through both women, we see the other as they want others to see them. Through their own narrative, we see their true struggles and the secrets that begin to consume them. In a page-turning series of events, we begin to slowly see a bigger picture and wonder whose perspective bears a closer resemblance to reality.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a surprisingly quick read for 400+ pages. This was very nearly a 5-star book for me, but I got hung up on a point that I won't spoil for you but admit I may be over-thinking things. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves a novel full of secrets and suspense. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. If you are able to pick up a copy on Kindle Unlimited, or even read a few sample pages, give it a shot. That's all it took to draw me in!
1651874
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.  I really enjoyed this book!  It is extremely well written.  The story line is very well-told and it flows really nice.  The characters are very well developed and very easy to relate too.  This book has everything in it that I look for in a good book!  It has an interesting story line, drama, humor, suspense, love, hot-as-hell sex and just the right amount of tenderness that we all want to find in the books we read.  This book kept surprising me right up until the end.  This book is just one more reason that we should not judge a book by it's cover(no pun intended).  What we see, isn't always what is the truth.  Everyone that has ever been hurt or let down a time or two in their lives, builds walls.  This book also shows us that trust is earned, not given.  I definitely recommend this book to anyone that loves to read a book that teaches a life lesson with the added benefit of having a dirty-talking, panty-drenching, orgasm-giving, walking, talking stud muffin like Connor Hughes!  Read it, ou won't be disappointed!  Great job Mr. Hartford!
3526974
This was a great read. Every chapter build suspense... I was shocked at what was revealed.  The author is excellent.
1047187
I am not a secret keeper but I know people who are or have been.  I found this to be such an informative book to learn where this behavior comes from and what it can lead to.

The stories of "real secret keepers" were fascinating and also sad and also encouraging!

What a great tool for someone who is a secret keeper.  To read about others who have triumphed and to be given concrete instructions on what they can do to help themselves must be invaluable.

This would be a good book for a book club to discuss.
1397761
The amount of secrets and deception in this family runs deep...this was such a good read from beginning to end! So good I didn't realize it was over when I turned the last page lol. Great job!
3437517
I loved this book!  I will say that this book is not easy reading.  It is a story that uncovers past secrets and you'll have to put your "thinking cap" on to keep it all straight.  But by the time you get to the end of the story, you'll feel like you've met some life long friends and learned a lot about the Tulloch family history.  The story has many twists and turns making you wonder what way the author will take the story.  I enjoyed seeing the stories of multiple people fitting together like pieces of a puzzle.  Michael Phillips has a way of engaging his reader and making them a part of the story.  I'm really looking forward to reading the next book in this series and continuing the story of the Tulloch family.

***I received this book free from Litfuse Publicity Group in exchange for an honest review.  All opinions are my own.
4429295
Ever had a secret so deep you felt like you could never tell anyone else, I know I have. Well this is a story of three women who have and how they deal with them as they are revealed, for that is one thing that is true that secrets cannot be hidden forever.
Molly seems to have it all, wonderful career, husband and a loving family, but in many ways she has never grown up and the it's not only the secrets she holds that hold her back and don't let her grow but also the ones that are revealed and through them she will become stronger in herself.
Norma has secrets too but she has dealt with them and not let them hold her back, they have still allowed her to live, even if there was always that fear in the back of her mind she didn't let it stop her.
Anne didn't think she was ever going to reveal her secret and she had made peace with that but circumstances force her to act, in her eyes she has too, and this action is actually the trigger that forces all these three ladies secrets out.
The characters are incredibly in depth and the story draws you in as you become fully immersed in these women's lives, families might fall apart but they can be put back together again and love that is lost may be found but secrets will be revealed and how they are dealt with can show the depth of a persons character. Though sometimes it takes us a while to process and deal with them this is part of the growing process.
A wonderful book that will hold you enthralled, and entranced as you discover the secrets surrounding Molly Harper.
I received a free copy for an honest review
1685736
What a wonderful read.... I'm an avid reader but not ususally this genre...I loved it and have recommended it to many friends.  I went into the book being told it was a true story.  Even when I found out it wasn't, I still enjoyed it very much.
1910460
Excellent read ..... a page turner which was very well developed including interesting information on polygamy in a  "religious community"  -- not too far from reality, I fear.  I could not wait until I had finished the book!  Great, unexpected  ending!
387930
From page one I could not put this book down.  How could something like this happen, in the not so distant past, and Mr. Callahan not find out about it until he was 40 years old?  The writing evoked strong emotional feelings toward the characters.  I could definitely see this family secret being made into a movie!!!  It is an engaging, easy  to read and fascinating story that kept the pages turning.
4731994
I loved this book, there are twists to the story, lust, changes, and secrets that haven't been shared. Lourdes has her own style to prevent people from giving her attention or at least the attention that is not wanted. She goes to visit her brother Xander for the summer who is in a band Sex in Numbers and her life takes a turn. Brooke is her best friend and tries to help her with her change in her life.

Diesel is the lead singer in the band. All of the band members know that Lourdes is off limits. Diesel has many secrets and keeps them from his band members.

It's amazing how the changes happen throughout the story. It is definitely unexpected! At the end there is such a huge twist to the story, you will definitely want more of this story.
1617461
I read Undeclared and enjoyed it but Unspoken I couldn't put it down.  I loved the story line of AM and Bo and can't wait to read Jen Frederick's next book!!
966890
Secrets, suspicion, mystery, danger, thrill, and suspense.  ALL were present in Christy Barritt's newest book Hidden Agenda.  This novel kept you guessing until the last little bit.  I read it in two days...couldn't put it down!  I have never been disappointed in a book by Christy Barritt, and this was no exception.

Bailey, a hospice nurse was just trying to mind her own business and take care of Mr. Carter in his last bit on earth.  She got WAY more than she bargained for, and then couldn't tell who to trust.  All the characters were well developed and believable.  While and after reading Hidden Agenda, a small secluded island seems like the perfect place to be!!  Made me jealous of Smuggler's Cove.

Definately a keeper!!  Great read!!

***Thank you to Christy Barritt for the gift of Hidden Agenda for an open and honest review.***
892201
After reading "Midwives", I absolutely had to read more by Chris Bohjalian!! This book did not disappoint at all. What an exciting novel! It tells about the disintegration of a family after the husband hosted a bachelor party for his immature brother, with the 'entertainment' being 2 women who were sex slaves of the Russian mafia. The women (or at least one of them-I don't want to spoil your reading of this book-killed their 2 'bodyguards at the end of this sordid party.  This event terribly disrupted the lives of the host and his family. The 2 sex slave women are on a run for their lives, as they were "valuable property" of the Russian mob. You can read all this on the back cover, so I'm not writing any spoilers. Mr Bohjalian has a true gift for writing about the minds and hearts of women. I could easily identify with the wife's emotions. He also tells the story of one of the sex slaves. This novel talks about a part of society today, the sex trade, which is an abhorrent crime, and he gives this woman's history of being kidnapped and trained through fear of death to become part of the sex trade. I highly recommend this novel, in addition to "Midwives". I will certainly be buying more of this author's books!!!
4755720
An excellent read-- really well written.  Awesome information on a situation that isn't super well known.  I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this book!
3619745
This was a "Great" Read. I could not put the book down. Anyone who wants a good refreshing read...this is the book.
The Author just had me right in the story! Most books are too long and too difficult to understand. This one just kept
me wanting to find out more! Looking forward to seeing more from this Author!