Where Secrets Find Solace

By: Kimberly Brown

Narrated by: Morris Kellswater, Charlie L. Wood

After ten years behind bars, a woman walks free—but freedom comes with its own sentence in this bold and unsparing novel by national bestselling author Kimberly Brown.

After serving a ten-year sentence for killing her mother’s boyfriend, Alayah Chambers is finally free—but freedom comes at a cost. Haunted by the abuse that landed her in prison and judged by a society that still sees her as a criminal, Alayah must piece together a new life in a world that isn’t quick to forgive. Determined to reclaim her future, she sets out to confront the ghosts of her past—including the woman who failed her the most: her own mother.

Killian Lake, a successful attorney and Alayah’s childhood friend, never forgot her—or the signs he missed back then. When a colleague offers him the chance to help overturn her conviction, he doesn’t hesitate. Reunited after years apart, the chemistry between them simmers beneath the surface. And while Alayah keeps her heart guarded, Killian’s steady support begins to chip away at her defenses.

As buried secrets emerge and old wounds resurface, Alayah must choose: will she let her past define her future, or embrace the love and justice she’s always deserved? With Killian by her side, healing is within reach—but only if she’s willing to claim it.

©2025 Kimberly Brown (P)2025 Recorded Books

Very real and emotional read!

This was a very real and emotional read that I couldn’t go to sleep until I finished it. The way Kimberly had me crying because what happened in this book happens too often and it’s not talked about enough. The narrators were good and the story was great from beginning to end!!!

Loved it

This book was actually very good. Gave me the feels and held my attention the whole time

Amazing story💯

I will say, this story will take you through the emotional roller coaster. I loved the narrators, they were perfect. They story took care with the sensitive subject matter.

I wanted to understand her mother's backstory to try and figure her out but I am not sure there is anything she can say to excuse behavior. I just have a hard time believing people are that heartless but the world is full of them.

Awesome story. Well worth it

Whew! This book took me so many places

The emotional ride of this book had me in a chokehold!! The story, characters, the narrators.... REDEMPTION

Love this one!

This book took me through it. I think it is the story of many young women and a testament of how the system fails Black women.