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Everyone Keeps Secrets #1
Everyone Keeps Secrets
"I glanced over my shoulder and looked down the sheer fifty-foot drop into the churning waters below. As my heart pounded, I tried to remain calm. One misstep and I'd fall to my death. Trapped between him and the water I struggled for a way to break free, but the menacing arch of his brow made it clear-do not cross him. Why hadn't I seen through this clever facade? My heart filled with regret. As I stared into his eyes that reflected his murderous gaze, a shiver raced up my spine. I knew this was my last chance to escape, but before I could act, he moved smoothly toward me like a shark in the water. I swallowed. "You won't bury your sins this time." He merely sauntered forward and smirked. "I already have. Remember-everyone keeps secrets." " This bestselling romance-mystery is on sale for a limited-time to introduce you to up-and-coming author Katherine Greyson. We hope you enjoy! Description of Volume One, "Keeping Secrets" Five years ago, one of the most horrific crimes imaginable occurred at the estate of the Crawford family. In the aftermath, the two youngest boys were kidnapped. But who kidnapped the boys? And why? It's now five years later and Simplicity Kendall-a girl whose life is anything but simple-is headed to a seemingly ordinary day of high school. However, fate intervenes and tosses her into one harrowing adventure with the new boy in town. Unable to resist a good mystery, she's drawn to the handsome, but troubled young man. However, when one turns over a rock, one never knows what they'll find-a buried treasure or a poisonous snake. Desperate to protect his family, he's willing to risk life and limb to keep his riddled past a secret. The closer she gets to the truth, the more her life is in danger. Surrounding our young heroine is an ensemble of family and friends each concealing their own dark secrets. Masks peel away and buried pasts are exposed as we discover how many people in the sleepy town of Stony Creek are "Keeping Secrets."
93 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2014
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Katherine Greyson
2 books20 followersKatherine Greyson is the author of the bestselling series Everyone Keeps Secrets. She loves to write and share her gift of storytelling with others. When not working on her own novels, she can be found content editing popular mystery writer Christopher Greyson's books - who also happens to be her husband.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
August 19, 2017
I'm finished with Everyone Keeps Secrets: First this is an exquisitely written book. When I selected it, to be honest, it was written in a genre that I thought I had invented and am so grateful I had not -- romantic suspense saga. I may never get to book 2 in my series if the Katherine Greyson keeps up this pace -- and quality. I will be diverted again from my own work to read hers. A review is beyond me now-- but hear the enthusiasm in my voice!
January 15, 2015
In Volume One of this series, the book opens with William Crawford's life being irrevocably altered, as something tragic and violent occurs at his family home. We meet him five years later to find him transformed from a privileged child into a dark and brooding teen. Now known as Jake Hanson, it is clear that over the course of five years he has faced deprivation and fear.
Arriving in a new town at the beginning of the school year, Jake meets Simplicity Kendall, the Police Chiefs daughter, during an altercation with her childhood friend, Gabe. Expecting the worst from Jake, Simplicity and Gabe are confused when the angry teen turns out to be a compassionate soul.
This novella ends with Simplicity finding herself at once afraid of and attracted to Jake, Gabe being suspicious, and Jake trying to find a way to survive his "father's" arrival home.
Very compelling storyline. It isn't clear to me, via the novella or the on-line description, if this is a book for teens and young adults, but if so, it stands the possibility of holding its own against other coming of age classics.
Arriving in a new town at the beginning of the school year, Jake meets Simplicity Kendall, the Police Chiefs daughter, during an altercation with her childhood friend, Gabe. Expecting the worst from Jake, Simplicity and Gabe are confused when the angry teen turns out to be a compassionate soul.
This novella ends with Simplicity finding herself at once afraid of and attracted to Jake, Gabe being suspicious, and Jake trying to find a way to survive his "father's" arrival home.
Very compelling storyline. It isn't clear to me, via the novella or the on-line description, if this is a book for teens and young adults, but if so, it stands the possibility of holding its own against other coming of age classics.
July 14, 2015
It was pretty good, interesting and intriguing with likable characters.
My only complaint is that it was too short . There are only twelve chapters that anyone with free time can read it easily in a couple of hours. Now I have to read the next volume (good thing it's just .99 cent) to know what happens next .
My only complaint is that it was too short . There are only twelve chapters that anyone with free time can read it easily in a couple of hours. Now I have to read the next volume (good thing it's just .99 cent) to know what happens next .
May 3, 2020
Very simplistic, almost laughable conversation amongst the high school characters. Only thing saving the rating is the underlying mystery behind the father and babysitter situation from five years prior, and why the main character seems to be supporting a run-to-survive mentality for a younger sibling. It seems like the younger sibling understands this isn’t normal, so what is he protecting? Not sure the value in writing is strong enough for me to pay money to get the next book though. Started strong, failed in the middle, and then picked up a little bit towards the end...
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December 13, 2019
Disappointing
It was a great story and I was really into it. How disappointing g when it ended abruptly, leaving everything up in the air. I have no idea what it was about or why the characters were there.
It was a great story and I was really into it. How disappointing g when it ended abruptly, leaving everything up in the air. I have no idea what it was about or why the characters were there.
February 7, 2018
Interesting read.
February 23, 2021
Just as I was starting to get into it, it was over. This was more of a short story.
August 28, 2016
Cliche American teen romance
This book had been on my list for a while and, as it was free, I thought I would try this starter of a series and while the length did not bother me when I initially purchased it, I was ultimately grateful that it was only 12 chapters long.
The plot was a cliche American teen's first day at school with a stereotypical new 'bad-boy' with a dark, secret and potentially dangerous past. Jake Hanson a.k.a William Crawford was the only character who seemed to have the most depth but the author just did not elaborate that much on it at all. Only at the end of the novel did she finally reveal some of Hanson's/Crawford's past and then suddenly, the book ended. I don't mind cliff hanger novels but in order to make me want to read the following books of the series, I have to actually like the first book and unfortunately, this was not the case for Everyone Keeps Secrets.
I would only recommend this novel to those who like stereotypically American teen romances.
This book had been on my list for a while and, as it was free, I thought I would try this starter of a series and while the length did not bother me when I initially purchased it, I was ultimately grateful that it was only 12 chapters long.
The plot was a cliche American teen's first day at school with a stereotypical new 'bad-boy' with a dark, secret and potentially dangerous past. Jake Hanson a.k.a William Crawford was the only character who seemed to have the most depth but the author just did not elaborate that much on it at all. Only at the end of the novel did she finally reveal some of Hanson's/Crawford's past and then suddenly, the book ended. I don't mind cliff hanger novels but in order to make me want to read the following books of the series, I have to actually like the first book and unfortunately, this was not the case for Everyone Keeps Secrets.
I would only recommend this novel to those who like stereotypically American teen romances.
June 16, 2016
"A Very Enticing Short Story"
In this first story in this series, drama centers around two families -- the kindhearted, working class Kendall family, and the wealthy, damaged Crawford family. This starts with the new student, Jake, being involved in a serious school fight and Simplicity Kendall stepping in to try to break it up. Simplicity wants to know just who Jake is, but he has secrets and is not willing to divulge them. The characters are well defined, captivating, and the story is very well written. Suitable for young adults to read, and adults will enjoy this series, too. I'm moving right away to Book 2.
In this first story in this series, drama centers around two families -- the kindhearted, working class Kendall family, and the wealthy, damaged Crawford family. This starts with the new student, Jake, being involved in a serious school fight and Simplicity Kendall stepping in to try to break it up. Simplicity wants to know just who Jake is, but he has secrets and is not willing to divulge them. The characters are well defined, captivating, and the story is very well written. Suitable for young adults to read, and adults will enjoy this series, too. I'm moving right away to Book 2.
April 17, 2016
Cliffhanger
This book is part of a series and does leave you hanging... Although I'm not a fan of short stories or cliffhangers, this book at least got my interest, so I will continue on to book 2...
This book is part of a series and does leave you hanging... Although I'm not a fan of short stories or cliffhangers, this book at least got my interest, so I will continue on to book 2...
December 14, 2014
This was a good read I liked the writing, the story is a very short one.
I liked Gabe, Jake and Simnplicity ( strange name?) and I want to know what happens next. What is Jake's story.
I liked Gabe, Jake and Simnplicity ( strange name?) and I want to know what happens next. What is Jake's story.
December 18, 2014
Great Book!
I loved reading this book! It ended way too soon. I am looking forward to reading part 2. It was really interesting. Great Characters!.
I loved reading this book! It ended way too soon. I am looking forward to reading part 2. It was really interesting. Great Characters!.
March 29, 2015
twelve chapters was not enough but over all i did enjoy the book it was free on amazon so i cant complain to much.
February 8, 2016
Suspense
This book is intriguing not knowing what to expect it keeps you guessing wondering what is going on in the character's life. It leaves you wanting more...
This book is intriguing not knowing what to expect it keeps you guessing wondering what is going on in the character's life. It leaves you wanting more...
March 29, 2016
I really enjoyed this book and couldn't wait to read the second one in the series.
December 16, 2016
Very short, but good story, brings back memories of being a teenager and how good and hard it can be.
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