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Totally Gripping and Thrilling!
I just finished reading "Our Little Secret" by Lisa Jackson, and it was so good! The story is about Brooke Harmon, who has an affair with a super charming but creepy guy named Gideon Ross. When she tries to end things to save her family, Gideon won’t let go and promises he’ll always be there. Fast forward a bit, and even though Brooke thinks she's moved on, Gideon comes back, and it’s seriously intense!
I loved Brooke’s character because she’s so real and relatable. You can totally feel her fear and determination to protect her family. The way the book dives into her life and shows her relationships, especially with her husband and daughter, made me really care about what happens to her.
The suspense in this book is amazing. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, there’s another twist. Gideon is such a scary character, and his obsession with Brooke kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down because I had to know what he was going to do next!
The writing is smooth and easy to read, which made the book even more enjoyable. There were a few predictable moments, and I wish the ending had tied up a few more loose ends, but overall, it didn’t take away from how exciting the story was.
If you love psychological thrillers that keep you guessing, you should definitely read "Our Little Secret." It’s got all the drama, suspense, and twists you could want. Lisa Jackson did an awesome job, and I can’t wait to read more of her books!
I just finished reading "Our Little Secret" by Lisa Jackson, and it was so good! The story is about Brooke Harmon, who has an affair with a super charming but creepy guy named Gideon Ross. When she tries to end things to save her family, Gideon won’t let go and promises he’ll always be there. Fast forward a bit, and even though Brooke thinks she's moved on, Gideon comes back, and it’s seriously intense!
I loved Brooke’s character because she’s so real and relatable. You can totally feel her fear and determination to protect her family. The way the book dives into her life and shows her relationships, especially with her husband and daughter, made me really care about what happens to her.
The suspense in this book is amazing. Just when you think you know what’s going to happen, there’s another twist. Gideon is such a scary character, and his obsession with Brooke kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn’t put the book down because I had to know what he was going to do next!
The writing is smooth and easy to read, which made the book even more enjoyable. There were a few predictable moments, and I wish the ending had tied up a few more loose ends, but overall, it didn’t take away from how exciting the story was.
If you love psychological thrillers that keep you guessing, you should definitely read "Our Little Secret." It’s got all the drama, suspense, and twists you could want. Lisa Jackson did an awesome job, and I can’t wait to read more of her books!
When Brooke finds out her husband has an affair they decide to break it off but then decide to work things out. When she runs in to a man named Gideon in a coffee shop she understands how her husband could have an affair. When Gideon and her start dating she lies to her entire family and when she decides to break it off, he goes nuts and starts stalking her. Weird things start to happen and her relationship with her family gets strained.
There was just too much ridiculousness going on in this one. Too many secrets, too many lies, too many unlikable characters, too many unbelievable twists. I’m not opposed to suspending disbelief for a good story, but that only works if there are some realistic aspects in the book. This one asked for too much.
None of the characters were likable. Marilee was a disrespectful brat. Yes, she had reason to be upset and push back at her parents but it was just too over the top. Leah was a terrible sister. She behaved with less maturity than her teenaged niece. Neal was not only a terrible husband, but also a terrible person.
Then there’s Brooke. What to say about Brooke? Your daughter’s melting down and you know something’s wrong but it’s okay. You’ll deal with it later. Your sister’s unhinged and your relationship is totally toxic but you never cut her off or set boundaries. Your husband is acting shady and secretive, having affairs and making decisions behind your back that will affect your family. But it’s okay. You’ll address that later too or just hide your head in the sand because keeping your family together is the most important thing, and apparently your affair is somehow worse than his??? You have coffee with a stranger you meet while shopping and when you get a gift from him sent to your home address (WHICH YOU NEVER GAVE HIM!) you don’t see any red flags or find it creepy at all. Instead you decide to start an affair with him. Then when that man starts stalking and threatening you and your family do you go to the police or tell anyone? Of course not, because admitting to an affair is also apparently worse than death or losing your child. None of Brooke’s decisions made sense, and it was hard to empathize with her, much less root for her.
This was a quick and easy read. The beginning does immediately grab you and draw you in, but it loses steam after the first few chapters. The premise was a good one. It just fell short on the execution.
Thanks NetGally and Kensington Publishing for the advanced copy.
None of the characters were likable. Marilee was a disrespectful brat. Yes, she had reason to be upset and push back at her parents but it was just too over the top. Leah was a terrible sister. She behaved with less maturity than her teenaged niece. Neal was not only a terrible husband, but also a terrible person.
Then there’s Brooke. What to say about Brooke? Your daughter’s melting down and you know something’s wrong but it’s okay. You’ll deal with it later. Your sister’s unhinged and your relationship is totally toxic but you never cut her off or set boundaries. Your husband is acting shady and secretive, having affairs and making decisions behind your back that will affect your family. But it’s okay. You’ll address that later too or just hide your head in the sand because keeping your family together is the most important thing, and apparently your affair is somehow worse than his??? You have coffee with a stranger you meet while shopping and when you get a gift from him sent to your home address (WHICH YOU NEVER GAVE HIM!) you don’t see any red flags or find it creepy at all. Instead you decide to start an affair with him. Then when that man starts stalking and threatening you and your family do you go to the police or tell anyone? Of course not, because admitting to an affair is also apparently worse than death or losing your child. None of Brooke’s decisions made sense, and it was hard to empathize with her, much less root for her.
This was a quick and easy read. The beginning does immediately grab you and draw you in, but it loses steam after the first few chapters. The premise was a good one. It just fell short on the execution.
Thanks NetGally and Kensington Publishing for the advanced copy.
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Thank you NetGalley, Kensington Publishing and Lisa Jackson for this ARC. I will be giving my honest opinion and rating.
I rated this title 2.5 ⭐ This was my first book by Lisa Jackson. I've heard of this author before and wanted to try one of her books. This book was not for me. I would categorize this as more of a mystery than a thriller.
The writing was a bit hard to follow. The very suspenseful parts were hard to understand for me. Specifically when Brooke and Gideon fought both times, I was lost. I couldn't picture the scene in my head and therefore the action fell flat. Some parts were very repetitive, and the same phrase was used over and over.
I was interested in the plot. The secrets between the family itself were intriguing. Though I found the end predictable. For example I had a feeling Gideon would go after Brooke's sister. I had my suspicions of the husband and the sister the whole book. I knew Gideon Ross wasn't his real identity.
The only character I fully liked was Marilee. She was the perfect representation of a teenager. (I also loved the dog Shep.) Brooke, I liked throughout the book, and started to dislike towards the end. It took her so long to realize that Eli was Gideon. I know he was playing with her emotions but she shouldn't have doubted herself so many times. A lot of her choices were questionable. I liked her towards the very end when she started to stick up for herself. Neal was useless, and the sister Leah was insufferable.
Maybe I would try a different book by this author. This whole plot I did not relate to. Marriage, cheating, family issues are not what I am used to reading.
I rated this title 2.5 ⭐ This was my first book by Lisa Jackson. I've heard of this author before and wanted to try one of her books. This book was not for me. I would categorize this as more of a mystery than a thriller.
The writing was a bit hard to follow. The very suspenseful parts were hard to understand for me. Specifically when Brooke and Gideon fought both times, I was lost. I couldn't picture the scene in my head and therefore the action fell flat. Some parts were very repetitive, and the same phrase was used over and over.
I was interested in the plot. The secrets between the family itself were intriguing. Though I found the end predictable. For example I had a feeling Gideon would go after Brooke's sister. I had my suspicions of the husband and the sister the whole book. I knew Gideon Ross wasn't his real identity.
The only character I fully liked was Marilee. She was the perfect representation of a teenager. (I also loved the dog Shep.) Brooke, I liked throughout the book, and started to dislike towards the end. It took her so long to realize that Eli was Gideon. I know he was playing with her emotions but she shouldn't have doubted herself so many times. A lot of her choices were questionable. I liked her towards the very end when she started to stick up for herself. Neal was useless, and the sister Leah was insufferable.
Maybe I would try a different book by this author. This whole plot I did not relate to. Marriage, cheating, family issues are not what I am used to reading.
After deciding to end her affair with Gideon Ross, Brooke Harmon finds herself in a very dangerous situation that's soon impossible to get out of. Gideon has decided he’s not going to let her go. He’s obsessed and will rather die before letting her leave him. Things begins to spiral out of control when Gideon starts stalking and sneaking into her home. He shows up to her home as a pizza delivery guy, and even watches her daughter. He sends scary texts and stands outsider her home. Brooke needs to put an end to this without her family finding out or, even worse, getting hurt. We follow along as Brooke tries to untangle the messy web she created . What happens when the lies start to unravel and the truths start coming out? What does it mean for Brooke and her family? Will she ever be free of the mistakes she made? See how far both Brooke and Gideon go for something they want.
Lisa Jackson never disappoints! This book was a twisty and wild ride and I was totally here for it! I can't wait for my next read from her, as she is on my always-read list!
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Loveable characters:
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Diverse cast of characters:
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
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Lisa Jackson is one of my favourite authors. However, this one didn't really leave me with the same satisfied feeling!
A couple of things that annoyed me in this book included the main character Brooke, her bratty daughter also irritated me and I wasn't a fan of the cheating, surprise pregnancy, and a miscarriage in poor taste.
I found the twists in this book to be a little predictable, and at times, there seemed to be too much crammed in which left it feeling rushed. The ending, for example, was super predictable but finished so abruptly that it could have been better written to tie everything together, and the epilogue seemed a waste of time.
A couple of things that annoyed me in this book included the main character Brooke, her bratty daughter also irritated me and I wasn't a fan of the cheating, surprise pregnancy, and a miscarriage in poor taste.
I found the twists in this book to be a little predictable, and at times, there seemed to be too much crammed in which left it feeling rushed. The ending, for example, was super predictable but finished so abruptly that it could have been better written to tie everything together, and the epilogue seemed a waste of time.