Secrets to Keep

Webster Grove #3

by Tracie Puckett

The THIRD in a FIVE-PART series.

Secrets, secrets, are no fun! And with each day that passes in Webster Grove, eighteen-year-old Steph is learning that lesson the hard way. Between dodging stares, kisses, and mixed signals from the man of her dreams, Steph has more on her plate than she can handle. With wedding plans officially underway for the Rivera/Ghijk wedding, Steph is working overtime to lose weight and finally fit into her bridesmaid gown. And if all that’s not enough, she’s pulled into a lie that forces her to start holding up appearances with a new (fake) boyfriend. With her three best friends at her side and one beautiful man in her heart, Steph has to decide if happily ever after is worth the wait…

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Young Adult, New Adult, Short Stories, Chick Lit, Novella

96 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 27, 2012

About the author

Tracie is an award-winning stage actress, an international bestselling author, and the proud mother of two beautiful boys.

Her debut novel, Breaking Rules, was selected as one of iBooks Best of 2014 in Young Adult.

In the rare occasion that she's not playing matchmaker to fictional characters, you can likely find Tracie zooming down the hills of America's greatest roller coasters!

Reviews

[SHOMPA · Rating 1 out of 5]

I forced myself to read three-quarters of it but just could not finish it. Boring AF!

[MyWolfs_Booktaste · Rating 4 out of 5]

～4/5★s (It was hard 3.8-4 range)

This series keeps me intrigued! I can't put it down. ( 〃▽〃) . I have a new favorite character. NATE❤❤

[🌟Star🌟 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75⭐️ I knew that b!tch was a liar!

[EvaLovesYA · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I started reading this series, I was hooked from the beginning. What can I say? Sometimes, a book just does everything for you. I started reading it and got so surprised because it was so good.

Of course, it’s girly, simple and full of love, but I couldn’t get enough while reading it. The main character, Steph, moves to a new town and starts a new life with her dysfunctional mother. Steph is a strong and bright girl and it clearly shows that she has grown up quickly and has a lot to offer in comparison to her mother. She is “the new girl” at high school and hopes to meet someone nice, and she does… Her teacher; Alex Rivera. Oh, forbidden love! (don’t stand so close to me).

[The Endless Unread · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, what a beautiful book in the series. This author never fails to deliver and definitely does not disappoint. This series is incredibly written and the descriptiveness of some of the scenes are just stunning.

[Tay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t think I’ve ever felt more disappointed and unsatisfied with a book, let alone the entire series. There’s much room for improvement but nonetheless a quick and easy read and the better than the first 2 books of the series.

[Reem_alghanmi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was better than the first two I really enjoyed it

[Ashly · Rating 5 out of 5]

To know that I got very emotianal reading this books is something else. In a VERY GOOD way. If it can bring out the emotion out of the book then this author did one hell of a good job!

[Charli Hayter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though the old cover is terrible this is a great teen contemporary series with the forbidden love and the family aspect.

[Mandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg

I hate Caroline.. She is the worst mother. Cannot wait to see what happens next. I had a feeling about who Nick was.

[Georgina Lacayo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me long enough to finally get this book. This story is meh. Everything you'd expect from a fast-paced chick-lit novella.

[Elizabeth Erickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

#3 in the series was just as good as the first two, maybe better.

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am absolutely loving this series. It is so cute and fast paced!

[Kirsten · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel this is my least favourite in the series. Lies and manipulation are no fun.

[Amel Armeliana · Rating 4 out of 5]

This part is more complicated. Honestly, I feel sorry for Alex. He has to hide his feeling to Steph otherwise his job as a teacher will ends. Sure they love each other, but all the blame would be on him if others found out about them. And I kinda dislike her mother, what kind of mother forcing her daughter to loose her weight until only bones what's left. And all the things she said about her father during this whole time was a lie. Can't wait to read the next part.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my favorite book in the whole series! It was so suspenseful! I love making predictions in books and seeing if I was right. In this book my suspicions were absolutely correct! This book was serious yet funny! The author did an amazing job describing what happened! I finished this book in a day because I had to know what happened next! This is and amazing series and I absolutely recommend it!

[Skylar Nightingale · Rating 4 out of 5]

There was a date in one chapter that threw me off. It is supposed to be January instead of December. I didn't like how she kept interrupting Alex when he wanted to explained what happened. I dislike when characters do this. It hinders the progression of the situation. However, I understand whey it is done. And wow...that ending...I suspected Isaac to be an undercover cop or... Overall, I enjoyed the story. Another great read.

[Kataraina · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's amazing how books and romance like this one can make me roll around frantically when I'm reading this.

I do think that this one book was probably most predicable, I knew exactly what was going to happen and it kind of spoiled it for myself. But I still loved reading it.

Its so easy to read and has a good flow to the story.

[Mari · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hated how they had to keep secrets
I felt sorry for how they had to stay away from each other but they couldn't because they saw each other everywhere at the most inconvenient times
I can't believe her mom made her go on that stupid diet what the hell is wrong with her and then when she faints because of it her mom just gets up and leaves all packed out of the house it just made me irritated

[Gina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of secrets, even more than hinted at in the description and tons of stress for Steph means lots of drama. I was actually surprised at times. I love the characters. I just can not get over the inappropriateness of a student-teacher relationship like this. Of course, that could be that all of my teachers growing up were "old" and definitely not crush-worthy in any way.

[Eva Nieves · Rating 5 out of 5]

Like the other books, this is a short contemporary romance book. Really loved it although the ending was predictavle since the beginning of book two. The protagonist gets a little annoying because she is to focus on Alex not being with her, and that kills her. Me, rolled eyes!! But still, is a quick read so wasn't something that made me so mad, so five stars.

[Mae · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this book, Steph's life is about to take a turn she wasn't expecting. This book had betrayal, lies and harmful secrets and you keep you turning pages well into the night. Great story just a little short.

[Mae · Rating 3 out of 5]

Secrets to Keep is the 3 book in the Webster Grove series. I found this book as good as the previous books in this series. And even though I like some books changing perspectives I was happy that this book didn't add another perspective.

[Lena · Rating 5 out of 5]

This wasn't as adorable as the previous one but I still really liked it. Then ending though... I had already guessed it. Plus is just me or is a Nate-Steph relationship looking so much better than a Alex-Steph relationship? I really think they would be good together.

[Ivonnepg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

[Haley · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 rating (: HA my suspicions about Isaac and Nick were correct..I knew it!! This series seems to keep getting better, yay! (:

[Lauren Oflaherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

addicted to this book series, i cant put them down!.

[Candice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Part 3

Part 3

since I have all 5 of this series it has been an easy read....onto the next book in the series

[Lyndsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not shocked at the twist at the end
But loving the books

[Renee · Rating 4 out of 5]

oh my the secrets are coming out The high school girls are too much! I like the drama