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Bayview High #5
Keeping It Secret
What do you do when the perfect boy for you is the one that no one wants you to have?
I've had a crush on Ethan, my big brother's best friend, for years. Unfortunately he's totally off limits. My brother is jealous and doesn't want me anywhere near him, my parents don't want me dating a boy in college, and Ethan's ex-girlfriend is a psycho stalker who's liable to lock me in her trunk and bury me out on the beach somewhere. Not that it matters, because Ethan has never treated me as anything except a favorite kid sister.
Or at least that's how it was until we moved back to Bayview. Now Ethan isn't looking at me like I'm a kid or his sister. He looks more like a cat about to pounce on a mouse. We've been spending time alone, and I'm pretty sure we almost kissed. But even if I'm not imagining things, it could never work. If my brother found out he'd tell my parents, who'd end it in a hurry. And Olivia would do anything she could to sabotage us. But Delaney came up with the one solution that just might work. You could keep it a secret. It's the only way that Ethan and I have a chance.
But secrets always come out in the end.
I've had a crush on Ethan, my big brother's best friend, for years. Unfortunately he's totally off limits. My brother is jealous and doesn't want me anywhere near him, my parents don't want me dating a boy in college, and Ethan's ex-girlfriend is a psycho stalker who's liable to lock me in her trunk and bury me out on the beach somewhere. Not that it matters, because Ethan has never treated me as anything except a favorite kid sister.
Or at least that's how it was until we moved back to Bayview. Now Ethan isn't looking at me like I'm a kid or his sister. He looks more like a cat about to pounce on a mouse. We've been spending time alone, and I'm pretty sure we almost kissed. But even if I'm not imagining things, it could never work. If my brother found out he'd tell my parents, who'd end it in a hurry. And Olivia would do anything she could to sabotage us. But Delaney came up with the one solution that just might work. You could keep it a secret. It's the only way that Ethan and I have a chance.
But secrets always come out in the end.
- GenresRomance
185 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2018
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December 6, 2019
***Spoilers in this review; but not that much***
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I liked this book. Awhile back, I didn't know she added wait no I think I've seen this book but never gotten around to reading it. Since I forgot all about the series after reading book 4... I was glad I figured out where Nikki comes from this book. Since she friends with the other girls. Also, I think she was mentioned in the book with Delaney and Walker. His name is still hilarious, "Walker Dean."
But besides that, those girls are so horrible (Kathy and Olivia and their friends), and even Nicole's brother was a horrible person. Jealousy didn't do him any good, especially when being jealous of your younger sister. You could tell that he dislike her but I wanted to know what was his reason. I am trying to figure out if I read his reason. I can't seem to remember. But I was glad when she told her parents how Kathy was and showed them the video because her brother didn't have anything to say but be bitter.
Plus, her parents came around after realizing it was stupid for breaking up what both Nikki and Ethan had going on. Just because he was a college boy. I was like, but y'all know him, so what's the problem. Bad enough, Olivia was a problem with being a psycho and a stalker, but glad Dani removed her from their lives along with Kathy with the help from Sydni with that video...
But I can't wait to read Sydni's story and learn about the guy she's going to meet. I hope her aunt isn't so bad, but I know she is but hope she ends up staying with her friends when things do get rough and don't lose her job.
https://ladiikeiii.wordpress.com/2019...
I liked this book. Awhile back, I didn't know she added wait no I think I've seen this book but never gotten around to reading it. Since I forgot all about the series after reading book 4... I was glad I figured out where Nikki comes from this book. Since she friends with the other girls. Also, I think she was mentioned in the book with Delaney and Walker. His name is still hilarious, "Walker Dean."
But besides that, those girls are so horrible (Kathy and Olivia and their friends), and even Nicole's brother was a horrible person. Jealousy didn't do him any good, especially when being jealous of your younger sister. You could tell that he dislike her but I wanted to know what was his reason. I am trying to figure out if I read his reason. I can't seem to remember. But I was glad when she told her parents how Kathy was and showed them the video because her brother didn't have anything to say but be bitter.
Plus, her parents came around after realizing it was stupid for breaking up what both Nikki and Ethan had going on. Just because he was a college boy. I was like, but y'all know him, so what's the problem. Bad enough, Olivia was a problem with being a psycho and a stalker, but glad Dani removed her from their lives along with Kathy with the help from Sydni with that video...
But I can't wait to read Sydni's story and learn about the guy she's going to meet. I hope her aunt isn't so bad, but I know she is but hope she ends up staying with her friends when things do get rough and don't lose her job.
April 6, 2019
Too short of a read to actually like the characters for me. Nikki was okay, I actually liked Sydni more and wanted to know more about the bullying than the romance. That's a first. Who would've thought. I was let down by the ending. Again, didn't care much for the romance between Ethan and Nikki, it didn't have such a great build up. What I wanted to know was what was up Caleb's a**. Why does he hate his little sister so much? Just cause she's better than him in school? Wtf? I love the older brother's best friend trope and I've read it a hundred different ways but seriously??? Little sister and best friend can't because brother will get JEALOUS?!?!? That's rich. I'd rather she stuck to the usual, brother will get angry because he's protective of his sister. That makes more sense to me. What's with the deal with the sibling animosity. Thank you, next.
August 1, 2018
I loved “Kepping It Secret” and the “Bayview High” series just keeps getting better!! Nikki is in love with her brothers best friend Ethan but isn’t supposed to date him because of her parents rule of no dating college boys. With a jerk of a brother and his monster of a girlfriend not to mention Ethan’s crazy ex-girlfriend things definitely get crazy in this book. I can’t wait to see what the next book brings for these loveable characters!
May 4, 2018
It was ok
It had potential but I just didn't like it that much I actually care more about the bullied girl even more than the main characters. I think the main couple was the least interesting although as I said their story had potential.
It had potential but I just didn't like it that much I actually care more about the bullied girl even more than the main characters. I think the main couple was the least interesting although as I said their story had potential.
April 28, 2018
Very interesting
I thought it was good by the picture but when u read about it in the bio I really fell in love with the book 📚. I will definitely read another!!
I thought it was good by the picture but when u read about it in the bio I really fell in love with the book 📚. I will definitely read another!!
June 16, 2018
Really cute, clean YA romance. I enjoyed this one a lot. One of her best.
October 23, 2018
Loved it
I really liked it and her figurative language she used really was unique and it made the story better for me.
I really liked it and her figurative language she used really was unique and it made the story better for me.
June 12, 2019
Cute
It was really cute and I enjoyed it for the most part it was missing something idk what but something. Anyways regardless of that’s it’s a great short little Read
It was really cute and I enjoyed it for the most part it was missing something idk what but something. Anyways regardless of that’s it’s a great short little Read
February 19, 2020
Keeping It Secret by Melody Summers
I don't want this series to end I want 10 years down the road!!! I want married with kids!!! Come on
5 stars
I don't want this series to end I want 10 years down the road!!! I want married with kids!!! Come on
5 stars
July 7, 2018
Cute
Cute, fun read. I was over the bullying, though.
Should have made Sydney's character dind love too. Quick, Read for young romance.
Cute, fun read. I was over the bullying, though.
Should have made Sydney's character dind love too. Quick, Read for young romance.
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