Review: NO SECRET HERE! IT'S A FANTASTIC READ!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 28, 2013
I discovered a secret earlier this month: a fabulous series written by an equally fabulous author by the name of Brea Brown. I quickly devoured THE SECRET KEEPER (Book #1 in the series), only to be disappointed when I reached the end... mainly, because I reached the end. I'm a greedy reader when it comes to characters and authors I love, and I instantly wanted more! more! more! of Peyton and Pastor Brice. So, on to THE SECRET KEEPER CONFINED (Book #2 in the series). True to the premise, as well as the promise contained at the end of Book 1, the story continues as we journey along through heroine Peyton's point of view, her marriage to Pastor Brice and their first year of marriage. There are plenty of plot twists, plus plenty of secrets I'm not about to divulge in this review (no spoiler alert!). Suffice to say, the characters I'd grown to love in Brown's delicious first novel definitely delivered when it came to laughter, love, and life lessons... and then, just when I thought things were settled, the story delivered a little bit more.Brown is a talented author who manages to carry off a smart sassy voice with savvy and style, definitely not an easy task. The best authors are those who make it appear easy. Brown is one of those authors. But be forewarned: though the storyline involves a pastor and religious settings, this is not your mother's inspirational fiction. It's laugh-out-loud funny in parts, tragic in parts, and frustrating in parts. But Brown, as we've come to expect, keeps the reader thoroughly engaged and entertained, and does a splendid job portraying multi-dimensional characters who find themselves in all-too-real situations that must be addressed. THE SECRET KEEPER CONFINED delivers on all counts, with humor and honor, plus romance and reverence for life and love, all wrapped up in the secrets we keep close to our hearts. I highly recommend this book, and I'm definitely looking forward to Book Three in Brown's series: THE SECRET KEEPER UP ALL NIGHT.