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The Secrets We Hold: Silverbell Shore Novel Paperback – August 28, 2023
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The ex-military bad boy is back in town with one thing on his mind…
Revenge.
When my girlfriend disappears, I become the number one suspect in a potential murder investigation.
Despite clearing my name, I’ll only ever be one thing to the people of Silverbell Shore.
A murderer.
Years later when her body is discovered, I return home with a plan to hunt down and expose the killer.
That is until I fall into bed with my high school sweetheart.
But what is she hiding?
As the truth unravels, and secrets unfold, betrayal threatens to destroy us all.
But I trained for this.
Justice will be served.
From USA Today Best Selling Authors Maci Dillon and Kathleen Kelly comes this romantic, suspenseful, thriller.
Starting in May, 21st authors are bringing you 23 sizzling romances in a brand-new world.
These are all standalones set in the small town of Silverbell Shore.
Get ready for eighteen months of epic love stories with big secrets and all the feels from Alexandra Silva, Sophie Blue, Susana Mohel, Imogen Wells, DL Gallie, Ashley Munoz, Rosie East, Katie Rae, Lexi Noir, Zoey Drake, Lou Stock, Kathleen Kelly & Maci Dillon, Laura Farr, Dani René, K.L. Humphreys, DC Renee, Lissanne Jones, Harlow Layne, India R. Adams, Tracey Jukes, and Alley Ciz.
- Print length246 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 28, 2023
- Dimensions5 x 0.62 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101922883069
- ISBN-13978-1922883063
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- ASIN : B0CHLC1JTS
- Publication date : August 28, 2023
- Language : English
- Print length : 246 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1922883069
- ISBN-13 : 978-1922883063
- Item Weight : 11.8 ounces
- Dimensions : 5 x 0.62 x 8 inches
- Part of series : Silverbell Shore
- Best Sellers Rank: #15,368 in Mystery Action & Adventure
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Kathleen Kelly, a USA Today Best Selling Author originally from Penrith, NSW, Australia, now happily resides in Toowoomba, Queensland with her childhood sweetheart and their fur baby, Freya.
When not writing steamy romance novels with a HEA (for now) 😊, Kathleen can be spotted in local cafes, blending in with the regulars while plotting her next tale of passion and intrigue.
She finds inspiration in the quirky characters around her, real and fictional alike.
Kathleen welcomes messages from readers who share her love for stories that leave hearts racing and cheeks blushing. 💕
Maci Dillon is a daydreamer and true minx at heart who loves to read and write steamy romance filled with love, lust, angst, and humor. Her favorite tropes to write are second chance, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, menage, reverse harem, hate s*x, drunken hookups, playboys, and billionaires. She also enjoys writing raunchy short stories within these tropes.
Her heroines are strong, experienced, foul-mouthed, and feisty with loads of sass and wit. Her men are deliciously hot, dominant, often arrogant, and entitled smart-a$$es. You will experience all the feels across Maci's books.
Maci is a self-confessed lover of margaritas who has recently experienced her very own second chance at true romance. You will often find her in PJ's writing and watching Netflix. She is an expert procrastinator, and complete 'pantser'. You can never be sure what's going to happen next!
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023Format: KindleVerified PurchaseWelcome to Silverbell Shore, where appearances and reputations matter, and secrets are deeply buried within the fabric of the town. There is some serious author talent contributing to this small town multi-author series and with THE SECRETS WE KEEP, authors Maci Dillon and Kathleen Kelly have not only embedded themselves in my must-read list, but absolutely maintained the feel of the town, and the high standard of the books I’ve read so far.
Stone nicknamed Stone-cold by his Navy Seal team mates was such beautiful and honourable man. I just loved him even as the young teen judged and found wanting by the town within which he’d grown up. Appearances matter remember!!! Returning to Silverbell Shore was a chance to clear his name and he was most certainly a different man as compared to the youth he was when leaving after receiving his Acceptance Letter from The Navy. Accused of running, everyone conveniently forgot it was always his original plan to enlist. How often do we see people convinced of an alternative narrative to suit those who have an ulterior agenda??? The truth was more twisted than I could’ve believed.
I felt sorry for Belle and although I felt she’d been somewhat of a doormat for so many years, I later realised she was just drifting though life unable to see a way off the raft her parents and the town had put her onto. She wasn’t weak, oh no, but we all know that rut we get stuck into and it takes on hell of a jolt in life to throw us off. For Belle, Stone and his questions was it. He’d returned to town and brought a shock wave with him. Their chemistry was established from the moment they met again, and although theirs was a slow burn romance, it was no less intense! Together they began to peel back the facade that held the secrets in check, and they were doozies.
I loved the multi-POV that the authors presented. Not only was it Annabelle and Stone’s voice, but I heard from Ruby in her final hours and crucially at that final moment, but from their friend Jules’s POV and Mason’s to a large extent as well. Apart from some inconsistencies surrounding Mason’s view of his friendship with Stone, it was executed beautifully and although I’ve not come across this perspective often, I truly appreciate the extra layers that it added to the suspense-filled plot. Ms Dillon and Ms Kelly – kudos to you fellas!!!
I’ve read almost all of the books releases in this Silverbell Shore series so far and the authors have carried it off beautifully. Appearances and power matter more than family, at least to those who have it, and they will hang onto it to with the grim death of their corrupt fingers. Yeah, sins of the fathers (and mothers!!!) and all that, it’s perpetuated onto the shoulders of their children. Some will sink into it, but the characters I have grown to love will rise above and vanquish it. I’m relishing this whole series and THE SECRETS WE HOLD deserves all of it’s 5-Amazing-Romantic-Suspense-Stars!!!!!🤎⚓️❃
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023Format: KindleThis book is part of the Silverbell Shore collection. This is the first book in the collection I have read. Kathleen is one of my must-read authors. This book was a great read. This town is full of secrets. When Stone’s girlfriend Ruby is killed is suspect number one. There are so many lies and secrets surrounding Ruby’s death. Now years later Stone is back to clear his name when Ruby’s body is found. Now that Annabelle was Ruby’s best friend. Stone and Annabelle have always had a connection. Other expectations of them kept them apart in the past but could Ruby’s death bring them together. I loved this book so much. I was sucked in right from the start. This book takes you on a wild ride. I had my suspicions almost right away about who could have killed Ruby. These characters were great. I can’t say enough about this book. I look forward to more books by these ladies and well as in this collection. Wonderful job ladies.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023Format: KindleVerified Purchase4 1/2 stars
What a fabulous book! These two authors need to co-write more mystery/suspense stories as this one is so entertaining and enjoyable. I was hooked from the beginning and literally couldn’t put it down.
Ruby Delaware going missing becomes a nightmare for her boyfriend, Stone, a disaster for her friends Annabelle and Jules and the main cause of town gossip and finger pointing in small town Silverbell Shore. Move on five years and not a lot has changed except Stone, now a former SEAL, comes back home ready to find out what really happened to Ruby.
The characters in this are terrific, they are strong and determined—well most! I’ll let you discover those that aren’t because it’s important that you do it yourself. I love Annabelle’s facing things head on, she needed to for sure, and when she decides something she goes all in! Stone is very misunderstood by most of the people in the town, and from the sound of things, was as a teenager too. He has a thirst for uncovering the truth, understandably too, but more than that, his respect for life and others shines through.
The mystery is one where I battled with myself trying to decide who the culprit is, it keeps you guessing until nearly the end where all is revealed. This fast-paced story has lots of emotions, as well as, emotional baggage many of the characters carry. There are some lessons to be learnt too, ones that highlight the need to be true to yourself, to be brave by being honest and stand up for your beliefs. All encapsulated in a story that is serious but isn’t heavy.
I recommend this story to everyone.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023Format: KindleOne half of this writing duo was new to me, but after devouring this book, I have everything crossed that these authors have got more suspense up their sleeves. They definitely work well together and you almost couldn't tell that there were two of them bringing this wonderful story to life.
I've only read one other SS book (so far) but can already tell that this was the perfect addition to this multi author world.
It will keep you on your toes and continually re-thinking your who dunnit guess.
If the authors are reading my review I have a request.
This greedy lover of details girl would adore some bonus scenes of his time away, as that plot thread while not relevant to this story would be fascinating.
Really, me wanting more speaks volumes of the book, more than any review could.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023Format: KindleWow! A different kind of read from these two authors. It's a mystery/suspense story that will keep you entertained and guessing who the culprit is. Stone was wrongly accused of a crime he didn't commit as a teenager. Years later he is determined to clear his name and get to the bottom of the truth in a town where secrets are buried. Totally enjoyed from the start.