This Secret Thing

A Novel

By: Marybeth Mayhew Whalen

Narrated by: Joshilyn Jackson

Out of love. Out of protection. Out of fear. Everyone has a reason to lie.

Everyone in Raleigh, North Carolina, is talking about Norah Ramsey, the single mother accused of being a suburban madam. But Norah's not the only one keeping secrets.

After her mother's arrest, Norah's teenage daughter, Violet, is devastated and alone. She has no one to turn to until her grandmother Polly arrives. Polly, long estranged from Norah, is running from her own troubles. Down the street, Bess, once Norah's best friend, desperately tries to hide secrets while Casey, Bess's daughter, flees college after a traumatic event, only to find that home isn't the safe haven she expected. And Nico, the detective who has doggedly pursued Norah Ramsey in hopes that she will lead him to his missing brother, is drawn further into these women's lives while facing his own domestic disturbance.

Scandal has brought each of them to a crossroads. Now, as they delve into Norah's secrets, they must come to terms with secrets of their own - ones that still have the power to hurt or to heal.

©2020 Marybeth Mayhew Whalen (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Interesting story

I got really involved in the story but found it distracting when the narrator announced the name of the person the story was now about. Lots of characters! I did get used to it & enjoyed the book.

Another good book

This was a good story and never too predictable. I'd listen again. Good book and voice

More Than 5 Stars?

Loved the story!
Loved, Loved, LOVED the Narrator- definitely need more than just 5 Stars!
Loved the story!!!!
What a way to empower females.
Thank you for this good story. It was a pleasure to listen to.

Author + Narrator = Great Combination!

I think these two are a good combination. I loved listening to Joshilyn Jackson’s performance. Thought she was great! A very talented performer AND writer as well, who narrates her own work. Always a real treat! ☺️

The story itself was good, but seemed to be missing the mark somewhere along the way. It became somewhat tiring at some point. The ending did wrap up well, though, clearing up all the loose ends with some fun “aha” surprises.

Unexpected

Surprise ending; it carried life issues with positive endings but not necessarily happily ever after or ditto!