Don't we? Juicy
secrets that we'd love to share but can't. Scandalous secrets that we only
share with our BFFs. Or humongous whoppers that could be potentially
life-changing. Those we normally try our hardest to smother in order to protect
those we care about.
Of course, secrets
have a very funny way of coming out because…well, it's against the laws of
humanity to keep things hidden for ever…right?
But when is
it a good time to share a secret and when is it better to keep it under
wraps?
That's the BIG
decision Cesare, my hero, faces in
MARRIAGE
MADE OF SECRETS..
He's losing Ava, his estranged wife, and could potentially lose his child but
he's so set on protecting them both that he keeps this HUGE secret to himself
until it's almost too late.
Ava is a feisty,
take no prisoners redhead who is determined to fight one last to make her
marriage work. But it's a tough gig because, well...SECRETS!
Writing this story
was hard. At times, shouted at Cesare – just tell her! The problem was he
didn't know from the off how life-changing the secret would be but he KNEW
something was very wrong. But he chose the macho way of shouldering all his
worries and not sharing his problems with his wife. *rolls eyes*
It takes an
earthquake (literally) for him to begin to come to his senses and it broke my
heart to see Cesare and Ava struggling so much. But seeing how much those two
clearly felt about each other (cue sizzling hot sexy times), I rooted for them
to find their own perfect-for-them happy ending.
What about you? Tell
me how you feel about secrets big or small and you'll be in with a chance to
win a signed paperback copy of MARRIAGE MADE OF SECRETS. Good luck!
***Laurie G. is the winner! Please email totebag@authorsoundrelations.com with your mailing address!***
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I think it depends on why you feel the need to keep something secret. Some secrets are best kept to yourself, but others need to be aired & dealt with I think.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a fan of secrets. It puts you in a vulnerable spot. I would keep a secret if it would prevent someone from knowing something painful or hurtful.
ReplyDeleteRecently I had to keep a secret for 5 months and it just about killed me. My youngest son semi-eloped on May 24th. They only had parents in attendance. He did not invite his 3 siblings. I had a hard time not telling my 3 other children. I did not understand why brothers and sisters could not attend the happy event. There are still some bad feelings.
I think it depends on how it will effect others whether secrets are ok or not. Your book sounds great. Love the covers.
ReplyDeleteI have kept some secrets for years. It would only hurt people if I told them and would make me out to be a bad person. I have no need to seek revenge.
ReplyDeleteI'm fascinated by how different the heroines look. Which one most resembles your heroine?
ReplyDeleteVery true, Mary. I feel that way too :)
ReplyDeleteOh Laurie, that's awful! But as you say, sometimes it's to protect those you love. I think this was what my hero was trying to do, until it blew up in his face. Glad your secret is out and no longer burdening you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Crystal! That the crux of the matter when it comes to secret - will it hurt those we love or not?
ReplyDeleteHey Kaelee, I totally understand that. Some secrets are best kept to oneself :)
ReplyDeleteHi Scarlet, great to see you! My US cover is the best representation of my heroine as she's a very fiesty redhead, lol! And the background is also closer to the Lake Como setting :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats Maya on the new release! Looks and sounds awesome :) For the most part I don't agree w/ secrets big or small, especially among close friends and family, but there are extenuating circumstances that do justify keeping them. But not the indefinite, "for your own good" secrets.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the release, pretty covers!
ReplyDeleteI kind of have double standards on secrets: I have no problem keeping something from someone, if it hurts him/her, but I hate even the smallest secret kept from me :D
I Love the Hlq Presents cover!
ReplyDeleteSecrets can be fun, but I'd rather know what they are than not.
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If it's a secret that adds stress to your life it isn't good. Secrets make for good reading when I'm finding out how the characters are working to keep their secrets :)
ReplyDeleteHi Erin, I think most people are like that. And I agree, it's the for-your-own-good ones that tend to get us into trouble ;)
ReplyDeleteTo hurt or not to hurt, that is the question! You have to dig deep to
ReplyDeletemake that decision!
Pat C.
Lol Aly, I that describes a few people I know ;) Thanks for the congrats :)
ReplyDeleteHi Di,thanks! I think ultimately, I'd rather know too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat point, Leni!
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on the secret. Some things are better left unsaid.
ReplyDeleteDepends on the secret. My SIL insists on keeping secrets that I just can't understand; for example, I wonder why it's a secret that her teenager is taking a driver's ed course when we can see him/her driving in the vehicle around town. I just shake my head....
ReplyDeleteIt depends on the secret. If it will hurt someone, don't share it. If it won't hurt someone, it's OK to share.
ReplyDeleteSometimes secrets can be fun.... at Christmas, birthdays, etc.
ReplyDeleteSome things are better left unknown.
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