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Secrets Don't Make Friends #2
Secrets Don't Make Survivors
Before That Night, Sadie Mays was a college graduate with an acceptance into a great PhD program, a fun summer nanny job abroad, and enough confidence to believe the world would always lay at her feet.
After That Night, Kayleigh Vicks is nobody. She survives the only way she knows how—staying alone, keeping her mouth shut, and turning her back on every single hope Sadie had for the future.
It’s working, at least as far as keeping her safe, but when handsome, charming Logan keeps popping up out of nowhere, Kayleigh struggles to push him away. Maybe it’s because she likes him, maybe it’s because he’s persistent, or maybe it’s simply because she can’t remember the last time she connected with another human being.
She would never guess he’s haunting her life because he’s working for the people she’s been hiding from for years—and that it’s his job to bring her in.
Their friendship, built on sinking sand, persists despite the odds and when it’s time to do what he came to do, Logan doesn’t know if he can. Torn between loyalty to his family and his feelings for the girl he just met, he’s desperate to find a way out that will save them both.
But the secrets of That Night are starting to bubble to the surface, and neither Logan nor Kayleigh have enough of the pieces to see the whole puzzle. By the time all of them fall into place, it might be too late to save anyone.
After That Night, Kayleigh Vicks is nobody. She survives the only way she knows how—staying alone, keeping her mouth shut, and turning her back on every single hope Sadie had for the future.
It’s working, at least as far as keeping her safe, but when handsome, charming Logan keeps popping up out of nowhere, Kayleigh struggles to push him away. Maybe it’s because she likes him, maybe it’s because he’s persistent, or maybe it’s simply because she can’t remember the last time she connected with another human being.
She would never guess he’s haunting her life because he’s working for the people she’s been hiding from for years—and that it’s his job to bring her in.
Their friendship, built on sinking sand, persists despite the odds and when it’s time to do what he came to do, Logan doesn’t know if he can. Torn between loyalty to his family and his feelings for the girl he just met, he’s desperate to find a way out that will save them both.
But the secrets of That Night are starting to bubble to the surface, and neither Logan nor Kayleigh have enough of the pieces to see the whole puzzle. By the time all of them fall into place, it might be too late to save anyone.
280 pages, ebook
Published March 15, 2016
About the author
Lyla Payne
39 books856 followersI've been publishing New Adult romance novels for a little over a year, starting with Broken at Love and continuing with the rest of the Whitman University series. I adore telling stories, discovering the little reasons people fall in love, and uncovering hidden truths in the world around us – past and present.
In my spare time I cuddle my two dogs, pretend to enjoy exercising so that I can eat as much Chipotle as I want, and harbor a deep and abiding hope that Zac Efron likes older women. I loves reading, of course, along with movies, traveling, and Irish whiskey.
I'm hard at work, ALWAYS, and hope to bring you more Whitman University antics and at least one more Lowcountry ghost tale before the end of the year.
If you want to know more, please visit me at http://lylapayne.com
If you’re a fan of Young Adult fiction—science fiction or otherwise—please check out my work that’s published under the name Trisha Leigh. http://trishaleigh.com
I'm represented by Kathleen Rushall at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
In my spare time I cuddle my two dogs, pretend to enjoy exercising so that I can eat as much Chipotle as I want, and harbor a deep and abiding hope that Zac Efron likes older women. I loves reading, of course, along with movies, traveling, and Irish whiskey.
I'm hard at work, ALWAYS, and hope to bring you more Whitman University antics and at least one more Lowcountry ghost tale before the end of the year.
If you want to know more, please visit me at http://lylapayne.com
If you’re a fan of Young Adult fiction—science fiction or otherwise—please check out my work that’s published under the name Trisha Leigh. http://trishaleigh.com
I'm represented by Kathleen Rushall at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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January 29, 2016
But Secrets Keep You Riveted
As I raced through the last few pages of Lyla’s newest Secrets book, I couldn’t help but think about what a thrilling series this is. I knew not to make assumptions about the storyline because Lyla always surpasses my expectations far beyond anything I can imagine.
From the moment Lyla mentioned Kayleigh in Secrets Don’t Make Friends, I was hoping she would write another book and tell us her story, and it was every bit as exciting and emotional as I thought it would be and then some.
Living in constant fear that someone would discover her secret, Kayleigh’s life is lonely and empty. She spends her life trying to be invisible, and seems to be mostly successful at doing so -- until Logan. As she wars between her instincts to protect herself versus the longing for human interaction, she slowly slips in her resolve to keep him at arm’s length. She has no idea Logan is struggling between his fierce family loyalty and the fact that he never intended to really connect with her beyond what the job required. But he did, and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened.
You know it’s a great book when you can’t stop talking to the characters hoping they heed your warnings. And despite the odds stacked against her, I desperately wanted Kayleigh to finally find her way back from the lonely island of shame and fear where she lived. In the end, Lyla worked her magic and not only delivered an ending worthy of five stars but left me convinced once again that she can write whatever genre she chooses with complete success!
As I raced through the last few pages of Lyla’s newest Secrets book, I couldn’t help but think about what a thrilling series this is. I knew not to make assumptions about the storyline because Lyla always surpasses my expectations far beyond anything I can imagine.
From the moment Lyla mentioned Kayleigh in Secrets Don’t Make Friends, I was hoping she would write another book and tell us her story, and it was every bit as exciting and emotional as I thought it would be and then some.
Living in constant fear that someone would discover her secret, Kayleigh’s life is lonely and empty. She spends her life trying to be invisible, and seems to be mostly successful at doing so -- until Logan. As she wars between her instincts to protect herself versus the longing for human interaction, she slowly slips in her resolve to keep him at arm’s length. She has no idea Logan is struggling between his fierce family loyalty and the fact that he never intended to really connect with her beyond what the job required. But he did, and I was on the edge of my seat waiting to see what happened.
You know it’s a great book when you can’t stop talking to the characters hoping they heed your warnings. And despite the odds stacked against her, I desperately wanted Kayleigh to finally find her way back from the lonely island of shame and fear where she lived. In the end, Lyla worked her magic and not only delivered an ending worthy of five stars but left me convinced once again that she can write whatever genre she chooses with complete success!
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March 15, 2016Happy Ides of March, Butterflies - unless you're a leader of some sort, because then you should definitely beware!
So, SECRETS DON'T MAKE SURVIVORS is out today! It's a thriller about a woman in witness protection and her strange relationship with the man sent to bring her to the organized crime boss who wants to kill her. If you haven't read SECRETS DON'T MAKE FRIENDS, don't worry! The two are complete standalones other than some minor character cross over.
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Happy reading! xo
So, SECRETS DON'T MAKE SURVIVORS is out today! It's a thriller about a woman in witness protection and her strange relationship with the man sent to bring her to the organized crime boss who wants to kill her. If you haven't read SECRETS DON'T MAKE FRIENDS, don't worry! The two are complete standalones other than some minor character cross over.
You can click here to check out the links on the retail sites (http://lylapayne.com/wp-admin/post.ph...) and here to enter a BUNCH of awesome print book giveaways (from me and other authors) TODAY ONLY (http://on.fb.me/1QTuvDd).
Happy reading! xo
March 14, 2016
But Secrets make for an intriguing story. This book is different from others out there, which is why I enjoyed it so much. It intrigued me from the beginning and kept my attention throughout with suspense, mystery, conflict and a little romance. The characters are well developed and the story pulls you in.
I became attached to both of the characters and was emotionally invested in them. While I was wanting to trust Logan was a good guy and would do the right thing in the end, I was also warning Kayleigh about him. (Yes, I know they can't hear me but that's how involved I became in the book lol).
You don't want to miss out on this. Start reading it today.
I became attached to both of the characters and was emotionally invested in them. While I was wanting to trust Logan was a good guy and would do the right thing in the end, I was also warning Kayleigh about him. (Yes, I know they can't hear me but that's how involved I became in the book lol).
You don't want to miss out on this. Start reading it today.
January 30, 2016
All I can say is Wow! Ms. Lyla Payne did it again. This is a suspenseful thriller that make you want to fight for the truth and true love. Technically the second book in secrets series, but you read it without reading the first. Kayleigh placed in Iowa by FBI after witnessing a crime she can't even remember. The quilt of that night made her give up on life, that's until Logan walks in. But is he really a good guy or a walking nightmare? Read it to find out! You won't be disappointed!
March 15, 2016
I don't think I have ever read a Lyla Payne book that I didn't like, and this is no exception to that rule! The book hooks you immediately and the character conflict has you torn between rooting for characters and worrying about the final outcome. You quickly become attached and emotionally invested. The reading is fast, gripping, and will keep you up wanting to know what happens! A great second book to a wonderful stand-alone series!
April 7, 2016
Where do I even begin to describe the Awesomeness that is Lyla's new book!? When I started reading this book I was completely sucked in! I couldn't put it down! The mystery that surrounds Kayleigh is thick. You don't really know what happens to her until much later into the book, and by then you are flipping the pages so fast. There is mystery, love, regret, guilt in this book. You get a good dose of cartel and lots of FBI. Read this book!!
February 21, 2016
Incredible! This is another intriguing, thrilling, suspenseful story. The story alternates between the point of Kayleigh and Logan, the two main characters. They are both so well developed and believable as individuals as well as together as a "couple". I just loved this book!
March 12, 2016
Just finished Secrets Don't Make Survivors and loved it! I should have been in the bed 2 hours ago but couldn't put it down! Such a great and suspenseful story! I love how the chapters alternated between Kyleigh and Logan. Loved the ending and can't wait for the next book in the series!
March 31, 2016
Excellent as always, I haven't read any Lyla Payne book who has disappointed me yet !
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