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A Secret Worth Keeping
Shelby is a career woman turned housewife who enjoys the friendships that have been built with her 5 best friends; Camille, Lynesha, Raylin, Kerri and Chloe. They are all career women with different businesses or careers, husbands and even children but something is missing, something they can t find at home, in a store or even in a book. So, they search for this missing piece in the beds, arms, cars, offices and even in storage rooms of other men who don t mind paying for what Dem Dam Divas can offer. They enjoy the thrill of sneaking, creeping and even vacationing on someone else s dime but what happens when it all becomes too much? From being found guilty with no evidence, secretly wanting someone who doesn t want you, loving only to not be loved back, caught up in a dream that you re about to be awaken from; will it be worth it in the end? Will their secret lives be revealed and will it become too much to handle? Will they regret their actions or stand by them? Will they finally question whether this secret is really worth keeping?
208 pages, Paperback
First published September 30, 2013
127 people are currently reading
397 people want to read
About the author
Lakisha Johnson
58 books331 followersLakisha Johnson, native Memphian and author of over ten titles was born to write. She’ll tell you that “Writing didn’t find me, it’s was engraved in my spirit when I was created.” Along with being an author, she is an ordained minister, co-pastor, wife, mother and the product of a large family.
She is an avid blogger at kishasdailydevotional.com and social media poster where she utilizes her gifts to encourage others to tap into their God given talents. She won’t claim to be the best at what she does nor does she have all the answers, she is simply grateful to be used by God
She is an avid blogger at kishasdailydevotional.com and social media poster where she utilizes her gifts to encourage others to tap into their God given talents. She won’t claim to be the best at what she does nor does she have all the answers, she is simply grateful to be used by God
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June 3, 2018
I thought that this book was a good read and it is very well written. However, I gave it 3 stars because the characters in the story are just too loose. Yes they were successful but just to willing to open the treasure box for whoever crossed their paths. Didn’t like that. And there was way too much hardcore sex. Some much so that I began skipping over the sex scenes.
November 5, 2013
Very seldom will you find a person who doesn't have at least one secret. Most will tell only their very closest friend their deepest, darkest secret and that person will have to take it to their grave with them. They can't even tell their spouse! Some secrets are so dark that they can even tell another living soul they just have to keep it to themselves, then how do they deal?
Camille, Lynesha, Raylin, Kerri, Chloe and Shelby are six best friend who do EVERYTHING together! They all have families, either husbands or are in relationships and take care of home. Though these successful women are strong and loving, they also love to have fun and are highly sexual. This combination in itself makes for an exciting situation on many occasions. They love their husbands/lovers and are well taken care of but when Dem Damn Divas go out to play, the streets better watch out! There is nothing that can stop them from making sure that home is taken care of but at the same time you can't stop them from making sure that they are well taken care of too! Sometimes fun is fun until it's not anymore then it is just dangerous.
A Secret Worth Keeping is a very racy story and not for the light-hearted. It will have you fanning yourself at times but you won't have a problem following the storyline at all. The characters are you and your best friends because they are your ride or die girls and you can see that in their interaction with each other. You will enjoy the sisterhood that they share and the way that the story keeps you entertained. This is the freshman novel for Johnson but I do look forward to reading more from her in the future. Great start to your writing career!
Camille, Lynesha, Raylin, Kerri, Chloe and Shelby are six best friend who do EVERYTHING together! They all have families, either husbands or are in relationships and take care of home. Though these successful women are strong and loving, they also love to have fun and are highly sexual. This combination in itself makes for an exciting situation on many occasions. They love their husbands/lovers and are well taken care of but when Dem Damn Divas go out to play, the streets better watch out! There is nothing that can stop them from making sure that home is taken care of but at the same time you can't stop them from making sure that they are well taken care of too! Sometimes fun is fun until it's not anymore then it is just dangerous.
A Secret Worth Keeping is a very racy story and not for the light-hearted. It will have you fanning yourself at times but you won't have a problem following the storyline at all. The characters are you and your best friends because they are your ride or die girls and you can see that in their interaction with each other. You will enjoy the sisterhood that they share and the way that the story keeps you entertained. This is the freshman novel for Johnson but I do look forward to reading more from her in the future. Great start to your writing career!
November 14, 2013
OMG....this book is absolutely amazing, awesome, and well written!! Once you start you can't stop. It pulls you in as you can relate to at least one if not all of the characters..either in real life or your fantasy..Lol! But don't take my word for it....
October 6, 2013
Too many characters to follow
October 27, 2013
This book was amazing and had me on the edge of my seat! The relationships between the characters kept the readers involved! I recommend this book to all urban fiction readers!!!!
November 17, 2013
Ok read, I believe part 2 will save it
December 16, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book l could not out it down l recommend this book to everyone. It keeps you spellbound the entire time you are reading it.
I love Lakisha Johnson books they hold your interest the entire time you are reading.I could not out it down keep up the good work
I love Lakisha Johnson books they hold your interest the entire time you are reading.I could not out it down keep up the good work
June 25, 2017
Whoa!!
This book had it all! Well written, well edited, drama for days, steamy sex scenes, and an excellent ending. Need I say more? I definitely recommend this story and look forward to the sequel
This book had it all! Well written, well edited, drama for days, steamy sex scenes, and an excellent ending. Need I say more? I definitely recommend this story and look forward to the sequel
August 30, 2018
Shelby, Camille, Lyesha, Raylin, Kerri, and Chloe are friends. They are all career women with husbands and children. Each woman is missing something in their relationships, so they search outside their relationships. Good read!!
November 9, 2017
Speechless!!!!!!
This book has more drama than all the talk shows!!! Lakisha you have really out done yourself!!! Can't wait to read part 2!
This book has more drama than all the talk shows!!! Lakisha you have really out done yourself!!! Can't wait to read part 2!
September 26, 2018
Wow
This book was full of sexual adventures. I’m not happy with the ending. I hope part two picks up where part one left. Still an awesome read. Definitely got to read part two.
This book was full of sexual adventures. I’m not happy with the ending. I hope part two picks up where part one left. Still an awesome read. Definitely got to read part two.
October 4, 2018
Secrets indeed
Enjoyed the set up of married friends and the various adventures they are going through. Ready for part 2! Very ready
Enjoyed the set up of married friends and the various adventures they are going through. Ready for part 2! Very ready
November 29, 2018
Awesome
Couldn't put it down. Waiting on part 2 hope its just as awesome
This is a book definitely worth reading
Couldn't put it down. Waiting on part 2 hope its just as awesome
This is a book definitely worth reading
January 11, 2019
Book
The book was ok but there were a lot of characters to keep up with... and I hate the way it ended,but other than that the book was ok
The book was ok but there were a lot of characters to keep up with... and I hate the way it ended,but other than that the book was ok
November 29, 2013
Shelby is a career woman turned housewife , who along with her five best friends; Camille, Lynesha, Raylin, Kerri and Chloe. They are all career women with different careers, husbands and children but each has something that is missing. Each is searching for that something in all the wrong places. These Divas are enjoying the thrills of sneaking and creeping, but at what cost.
Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down.
The characters were very well developed. Each character , you will feel each personality.
The characters draw you into their situations.
The storyline will capture you from the beginning of the story to the end.
The author did an excellent job with the storyline for her first novel.
I highly recommend that you add this book to your list of books to read this year.
I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Thank you to the author for an excellent story, I look forward to reading more from you.
Once I started reading I couldn't put the book down.
The characters were very well developed. Each character , you will feel each personality.
The characters draw you into their situations.
The storyline will capture you from the beginning of the story to the end.
The author did an excellent job with the storyline for her first novel.
I highly recommend that you add this book to your list of books to read this year.
I am sure you will enjoy this book as much as I did.
Thank you to the author for an excellent story, I look forward to reading more from you.
September 10, 2015
Bag girls
This group of friends were something else . I read all genres of books and this one us explicit but thought provoking. These educated woman have power and think they have control but they don't. The ones who are hurting by neglectful husbands who are cheating rationalize their misbehavior because of their spouses actions. It appears they'll are ruining their marriages and perhaps friendsHips because they won't deal with their issues. Sex drugs and alcohol is not a cure for troubled marriages and insecurity. Pakistan is to be applauded to write what so many live as a reality.
This group of friends were something else . I read all genres of books and this one us explicit but thought provoking. These educated woman have power and think they have control but they don't. The ones who are hurting by neglectful husbands who are cheating rationalize their misbehavior because of their spouses actions. It appears they'll are ruining their marriages and perhaps friendsHips because they won't deal with their issues. Sex drugs and alcohol is not a cure for troubled marriages and insecurity. Pakistan is to be applauded to write what so many live as a reality.
April 28, 2016
This book is about too many women, keeping too many dumb, horny secrets.
Too many characters to follow. Too many superficial secrets. Too many situations that didn't make sense. If you like your burgers with no seasoning, read this for entertainment, but as an avid reader I am past the plot of thousands of women randomly sleeping around with every Tom, Dick and Harry. I am past books with ridiculous typos! I am past nonsense. I will say if you're trying to get in the 'mood', every other page may get your juices flowing if the words are spelled right :insert side eye emoji:
Bottom line, I wouldn't recommend.
Too many characters to follow. Too many superficial secrets. Too many situations that didn't make sense. If you like your burgers with no seasoning, read this for entertainment, but as an avid reader I am past the plot of thousands of women randomly sleeping around with every Tom, Dick and Harry. I am past books with ridiculous typos! I am past nonsense. I will say if you're trying to get in the 'mood', every other page may get your juices flowing if the words are spelled right :insert side eye emoji:
Bottom line, I wouldn't recommend.
January 5, 2014
Shhhh...Don't Tell
Lakisha Johnson's “A Secret Worth Keeping” tells the story of five best friends with different careers, husbands, and children. But something is missing in each woman's life. Each woman has her own little secret that will throw readers for a loop.
I really like this book because it was a page turner. I couldn't wait to read more. What worked for me, it was well written and kept my attention through the entire book. I enjoyed reading it. I can't wait until part two.
Reviewed by: Alice
Lakisha Johnson's “A Secret Worth Keeping” tells the story of five best friends with different careers, husbands, and children. But something is missing in each woman's life. Each woman has her own little secret that will throw readers for a loop.
I really like this book because it was a page turner. I couldn't wait to read more. What worked for me, it was well written and kept my attention through the entire book. I enjoyed reading it. I can't wait until part two.
Reviewed by: Alice
January 25, 2014
This was a good book. It was one I felt could have been better if it didn't jump around so much. Sometimes I was confused on which character I was reading about. Towards the end when all the secrets were being revealed that is really when it got good. I would read the next book to see what happened to the characters.
April 11, 2015
Oooh wee
Ok so I'm glad I read this book ,I was confused at first because I didn't read this book and started with the deleted scenes. Now that I backtracked I can say that this was a great story, I would say that the end of the book is where the magic start when the secrets are being revealed. I have to move on to book 2 to find out what happens next.
Ok so I'm glad I read this book ,I was confused at first because I didn't read this book and started with the deleted scenes. Now that I backtracked I can say that this was a great story, I would say that the end of the book is where the magic start when the secrets are being revealed. I have to move on to book 2 to find out what happens next.
July 8, 2015
A secret worth keeping
Gave it four stars it was ok had some errors, I think it was like six friends kinda hard to keep up with each of them because they all had something going on within their marriage or lack there of. Overall this was a pretty good book. I would read part two
Gave it four stars it was ok had some errors, I think it was like six friends kinda hard to keep up with each of them because they all had something going on within their marriage or lack there of. Overall this was a pretty good book. I would read part two
April 19, 2014
Damn this book was cray.I thought it was going to take me 3 days to read but it didn't.I couldn't stop reading this book.It was good,the wives was cray lol.My fiancé would kill me for sure.I can't wait to read the second book
June 27, 2014
Loved this book!
I am a lover of hardcore romance novels. This book is the bomb! It keeps you interested chapter by chapter. I never wanted to put the book down. I can't wait until book two.
I am a lover of hardcore romance novels. This book is the bomb! It keeps you interested chapter by chapter. I never wanted to put the book down. I can't wait until book two.
January 7, 2015
We enjoyed having Lakisha attend our book club meeting giving us an inside perspective on the book and characters; however, overall we thought the book was just OK. The plot did not grab us from the beginning and we felt the book was lacking in substance.
-Shadyz Uv Color Book Club
-Shadyz Uv Color Book Club
March 26, 2015
This book was crazy and the women in this book were a hot mess! I really enjoyed he ending of this book more than anything. I was going to start reading something else next, but the ending has me so curious that I just have to read part 2 now.
January 31, 2017
Too many secrets
I only put my kindle down so it could charge. If you like erotic entertainment and suspense, this novel is for you. Dem damn divas are full of adventure that keeps you turning pages until you're finish. I will start on a secret worth keeping 2.
I only put my kindle down so it could charge. If you like erotic entertainment and suspense, this novel is for you. Dem damn divas are full of adventure that keeps you turning pages until you're finish. I will start on a secret worth keeping 2.
Want to read
March 1, 2014I really wasn't feeln this book so I pass
April 25, 2014
It was a good read but hard to keep up with all the characters....still gonna read part 2 when it comes out.
June 17, 2014
Omg
this story kept me in. these women were so scandalous. the ending had me on edge can't wait until the next book
this story kept me in. these women were so scandalous. the ending had me on edge can't wait until the next book
June 21, 2014
Nice
Nice
I absolutely loved this book. I am still in shock at the ending. I can't wait for part 2. I'm super excited.
Nice
I absolutely loved this book. I am still in shock at the ending. I can't wait for part 2. I'm super excited.
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