The Secrets We Keep: A gripping emotional page turner (Powerful emotional novels about impossible choices by Kate Hewitt)
My whole body aches. I trawl memories of her, now so precious… my darling child. I can’t lose her…
When Tessa arrives at the little house by the lake with her two children, it is an escape. The rental house may be a bit small—but it’s theirs for the summer. A place to hide…
However, their isolation is disrupted by the family from the big house next door. Three children and their glamorous mother Rebecca—who seems determined to invite Tessa into their lives.
Rebecca, however, is harbouring a dark secret. And when it becomes too much for her to bear, Tessa seems to be the only person she can turn to.
But as powerful bonds form between the two families, choices will be made that can never be undone. And as the summer comes to an end, nothing can keep everyone safe. And one family will pay the ultimate price…
A gripping, powerful emotional page turner with a heartbreaking twist, for fans of Jodi Picoult, Emily Bleeker and Diane Chamberlain.
Readers are loving The Secrets We Keep:
“Holy heck!!! Kate Hewitt brought her A-game with this must read… I was completely entranced… There were so many well-timed twists and turns and just when I thought I couldn’t be surprised anymore, there was another bomb waiting to drop!!… A complete 5 star novel that will most certainly “wow” you!” Steph and Chris’ Book Review, 5 stars
“A powerful, emotional and captivating book… very gripping… a fantastic story.” MoMo’s Book Diary, 5 stars
“Emotional, suspenseful, truthful…these all describe this gut wrenching story of two very different women and the summer they share… I couldn’t put it down! The suspense built higher and higher feeling almost like a Hitchcock movie.” Goodreads reviewer
“It had me on the edge of my seat with tears in my eyes. It is a very heart wrenching book to read and incredibly moving.” Goodreads reviewer
“Captivating, suspenseful, entertaining novel! This beautiful thriller kept me on the edge of my seat while I was reading it!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Oh my god!! What a heartbreaking twist…I absolutely loved this book sooooo much.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“An absolutely, heart wrenchingly, emotional book… Be warned, you will shed tears!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A story about friendship, hope, and how we can help each other get through the tough times in our lives… captivated me from the start… I love, love, love this book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I could not put [it] down, I just had to find out what happens next… I enjoyed every minute.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“The ending… tore at my heartstrings.” Goodreads reviewer
“I was totally immersed in this beautifully told story and felt really sad by the time I reached the end. Uniquely wonderful… I loved every single page of it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I cried so much during this book. I couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I have just finished reading this book, and am blown away. I didn’t want the book to end, but I couldn’t put it down… Engrossing.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Wow! This book really kept me on my toes. There are a lot of twists and turns that I was not expecting… I highly recommend this book, but prepare yourself for the emotional roller coaster!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Does not let go until you have read the last page. It will pull at your heart strings and break your heart at the same time.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A highly emotional and suspenseful book which left me in tears in some parts and biting my nails in others… One emotional rollercoaster of a story with twists and turns aplenty.” Stardust Book Reviews
ASIN : B07DLWQNGT
Publisher : Bookouture
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : September 6, 2018
Language : English
File size : 1.7 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 358 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1786816290
Page Flip : Enabled
Part of series : Powerful emotional novels about impossible choices by Kate Hewitt
Best Sellers Rank: #28,592 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #317 in Women’s Literary Fiction #617 in Women’s Friendship Fiction #792 in Contemporary Women Fiction
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My whole body aches. I trawl memories of her, now so precious… my darling child. I can’t lose her…
When Tessa arrives at the little house by the lake with her two children, it is an escape. The rental house may be a bit small—but it’s theirs for the summer. A place to hide…
However, their isolation is disrupted by the family from the big house next door. Three children and their glamorous mother Rebecca—who seems determined to invite Tessa into their lives.
Rebecca, however, is harbouring a dark secret. And when it becomes too much for her to bear, Tessa seems to be the only person she can turn to.
But as powerful bonds form between the two families, choices will be made that can never be undone. And as the summer comes to an end, nothing can keep everyone safe. And one family will pay the ultimate price…
A gripping, powerful emotional page turner with a heartbreaking twist, for fans of Jodi Picoult, Emily Bleeker and Diane Chamberlain.
Readers are loving The Secrets We Keep:
“Holy heck!!! Kate Hewitt brought her A-game with this must read… I was completely entranced… There were so many well-timed twists and turns and just when I thought I couldn’t be surprised anymore, there was another bomb waiting to drop!!… A complete 5 star novel that will most certainly “wow” you!” Steph and Chris’ Book Review, 5 stars
“A powerful, emotional and captivating book… very gripping… a fantastic story.” MoMo’s Book Diary, 5 stars
“Emotional, suspenseful, truthful…these all describe this gut wrenching story of two very different women and the summer they share… I couldn’t put it down! The suspense built higher and higher feeling almost like a Hitchcock movie.” Goodreads reviewer
“It had me on the edge of my seat with tears in my eyes. It is a very heart wrenching book to read and incredibly moving.” Goodreads reviewer
“Captivating, suspenseful, entertaining novel! This beautiful thriller kept me on the edge of my seat while I was reading it!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Oh my god!! What a heartbreaking twist…I absolutely loved this book sooooo much.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“An absolutely, heart wrenchingly, emotional book… Be warned, you will shed tears!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A story about friendship, hope, and how we can help each other get through the tough times in our lives… captivated me from the start… I love, love, love this book.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I could not put [it] down, I just had to find out what happens next… I enjoyed every minute.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“The ending… tore at my heartstrings.” Goodreads reviewer
“I was totally immersed in this beautifully told story and felt really sad by the time I reached the end. Uniquely wonderful… I loved every single page of it.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I cried so much during this book. I couldn’t put it down.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“I have just finished reading this book, and am blown away. I didn’t want the book to end, but I couldn’t put it down… Engrossing.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Wow! This book really kept me on my toes. There are a lot of twists and turns that I was not expecting… I highly recommend this book, but prepare yourself for the emotional roller coaster!” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“Does not let go until you have read the last page. It will pull at your heart strings and break your heart at the same time.” Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
“A highly emotional and suspenseful book which left me in tears in some parts and biting my nails in others… One emotional rollercoaster of a story with twists and turns aplenty.” Stardust Book Reviews
ASIN : B07DLWQNGT
Publisher : Bookouture
Accessibility : Learn more
Publication date : September 6, 2018
Language : English
File size : 1.7 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 358 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1786816290
Page Flip : Enabled
Part of series : Powerful emotional novels about impossible choices by Kate Hewitt
Best Sellers Rank: #28,592 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #317 in Women’s Literary Fiction #617 in Women’s Friendship Fiction #792 in Contemporary Women Fiction
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cheryl –
It’s No Secret – Parenting Isn’t Easy
It is no secret that being a parent is probably the most rewarding job and the most challenging job a person will ever have. We may find amazing joy as well as unspeakable heartbreak as we nurture our children and keep ourselves grounded in relationships with spouses and other family members. In “The Secrets We Keep,” by Kate Hewitt, we are pulled into the story of two families who happen to meet on summer vacation at a lakefront resort. Both families are women with their children trying to get away from everything at home and find themselves and peace of mind. Tessa and Rebecca appear to be totally opposites: Rebecca living a wealthy life and staying in a luxurious beachfront house; and, Tessa just making it and staying in a cabin next door further from the lake. But they discover they are more alike than what appears. They both face the same challenges with communicating with husbands and raising children while defining their own roles and responsibilities.This is a beautifully written story that transports the reader into the two family dynamics as they bond over the summer. Kate has a keen eye for the subtle thoughts, emotions and actions that make us who we are and the motivations behind those actions. Envy, jealousy, compassion and kindness are all shared by both mothers. It was a delight to read. I laughed at the silly things the parents did like skinny dipping in the lake while the children were asleep. I marveled at the bond of friendship that developed between Tessa and Rebecca in one short summer. I cried for their trauma and loss and their final separation.In her own words, Kate tells us what she hopes we get from this book. “I wanted to write a story about forgiveness and grace, because as parents we are trying our hardest to do right by our beloved children, and sometimes – even often, we make mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes have consequences, even terrible ones, but I do believe there is still grace and hope to be found, and ultimately that is what “The Secrets We Keep” is about.”This story is all about grace and hope under extreme pressure and perseverance. Rebecca and Tessa show us that as parents, when we do our best for ourselves and our children; we can give the gift of promises kept and peace of mind.
(ajk) avid reader –
Fascinating read
“The Secrets We Keep” by Kate HewittWe all have secrets. Some we hold that others have shared with us. Some we hold within ourselves because they are personal. And some are there that we are unaware of until something happens and it comes to the surface. Some are so damning one doesn’t know if they are real or not or why they have suddenly arisen or why they are suddenly taking over your life without your control. When do secrets become memories? Or are they always a form of a memory? Thus some memories are secrets?Rebecca has secrets. But one is a memory she wished would have stayed locked away instead of consuming her. It has been eating her up from the inside out more and more everyday.Tessa has secrets. Some she are aware of some she will come to find she has hidden and locked them away. Someone else holds the key.Rebecca and Tessa have chosen to spend the summer in Upstate NY. Their cabins are as complete opposites, as are their personalities, their backgrounds, and their children. Yet, they strike up a friendship, of sorts, that benefits each of them in very different ways.When an incident occurs affecting Rebecca, Trisha is there to help. Yet, when status quo is to reign again, can it really happen? Or does one incident affect not just the other friend but all the family members? Short term and long term? Are there still secrets and questions and insecurities that still exist or complicate things as versus helping? What happens if they are revealed?Two women away for the summer to try and get their lives, their selves, and their families back on track, find that achieving that goal will take a lot more work and revelations than they were ever prepared for and the outcomes of those goals weren’t what they hoped to achieve or in the manner that they would have ever chosen.A novel about family, friends, self preservation and self seeking. About the tangled web we weave when we hold back certain things and when when we let them go. When is it beneficial and when is it harmful? And where do the lines of friendship, family and forgiveness get drawn?A fascinating novel that is both complex and simple in its storyline. The author has written her characters so that they truly fit the novel and the role they each play. It was realistic and relatable. Engaging and enthralling. The reader will root for the characters and question them and their choices and become so involved in the novel, you may be surprised where it ends.Rating: 4.3⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bill –
An Emotional Page-turner for sure!
As the cover says, this is certainly an emotional page-turner. One might say it is certainly a women’s story as the primary characters are two females. But it’s definitely not only that. The chapters alternate between Tessa and Rebecca. Tessa, seemingly on the outs with her husband in Brooklyn, rents a very small, cheap and uncomfortable cottage in the Finger Lakes region of northern New York State. Rebecca on the other hand, who obviously comes from money, has, next door, a sumptuous large house. The two women, as unlikely as it may initially seem, become close friends and greatly support each other as the story unfolds. Rebecca Is extremely, or shall we say, overly generous providing memberships to a country club and arranges for swimming and tennis lessons for Tessa and her children and a whole lot of other things. Both women have children. Both women have “issues.” Rebecca has big-deal issues, one being that she seems to be an alcoholic. Tessa’s “issues” seem less severe, but they’re there. A “subtitle” at the bottom of the cover of my copy of the book asks, “How do keep your children safe when you can’t even protect yourself?” To say more here might be to spoil the story for others. Let’s just say in an emotional roller-coaster. And a wonderful book. I give it 5 stars!
Stephanie R. –
Not “gripping” but it was emotional
The story was very slow moving and even halfway thru the book I was still wondering where it was going. It took forever to get to the drama and then it was glossed over and quick. This could have been a good story, the idea is solid. But it was just not really believable. Still, I did read the whole thing because it pulled me in enough to see how it ended.
Amazon Customer –
Great!
Loved every second of this reading. Smooth & easy move from one situation to the next. Will be reading more of Ms Hewitt’s books.
Amazon Customer –
Great book
book lover –
Engaging plot! A bit hard to relate but the interest to know the rest of the story never dwindles!
MARIE GIUNTA –
This story started slow for me but after the first few chapters I was hooked. The writing is sensitive and the story is sad. There are moments of joy but mostly it is about the loneliness of motherhood and mental illness. Be prepared for tears.
Bertha O’Leary –
I loved this book. The children making freinds . Mother’s struggles and problems.Very touching. Very troubling an sympathetic for both mothers.
Laraine –
4 stars. This was a first book for me of Hewitt’s and I enjoyed the read. The front cover of the book has the blurb : how do you keep your children safe when you can’t even protect yourself?” The book tells the story of two women from totally different backgrounds who meet while they are renting cottages on the same lake. Each of them is there with their children and the husbands have stayed behind in New York City. Tessa rents an old and somewhat small cottage, the best that she can afford. She is there to spend time with her two children and hopefully help heal from the blow that her mother’s death has dealt her. Rebecca is renting a large and opulent home with her three children and she is fleeing a bad time in her life with a lot of excess drinking and some embarassing situations. She also has a secret that is haunting her. The two families meet and become summer friends with Rebecca taking Tessa under her wings, setting her up with an expensive club membership so their kids can hang out together and even giving her a makeover to help with Tessa’s lack of self confidence. They all become closer over the summer until one explosive situation happens that changes everything for everyone. This is a very interesting read and Hewitt did a good job of telling the story of each woman and the choices they make. A good read.