Review: THE SECRET IS OUT: THIS IS A FABULOUS READ!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 7, 2013
The Secret is Out! This is a Fabulous Book!As I'm an avid fan of women's fiction, a friend suggested I might enjoy the works of an up-and-coming author by the name of Brea Brown. I started THE SECRET KEEPER and quickly discovered I couldn't put it down. The novel, a delightful romp into the world of romance, realism, and religion, is told exclusively from the heroine Peyton's point of view. While Peyton's heart and soul are in the right place, her personality, position, and an unexpected pregnancy (no, I'm not divulging secrets ~ that bombshell shows up on page one) land her in a world of problems with the people in her life... who aren't exactly the slightest bit cooperative. When Peyton seeks a sympathetic ear in her family's pastor, Brice, she discovers a little more than she went searching for. The two of them prove an odd pair thrown together by a set of circumstances that lead to a fascinating foray of self-discovery for all involved.Ms. Brown is a gifted author with a unique voice and a talent for portraying true-to-life characters who find themselves landed in true-to-life situations. She does not pull punches, nor does she mince words. THE SECRET KEEPER cannot be labeled inspirational fiction. It contains language that one surely would never hear within the confines of a church. What Ms. Brown does offer is a wickedly funny novel that portrays a story of vulnerability and heartache, of wounded people searching for redemption, and a realistic view of life: the good, the bad and the ugly. But isn't that what life is all about? People's lives are touched and changed forever by the choices they make. And while I'm not about to divulge any secrets about the plot (read it for yourself and see!), I will freely admit I fell head over heels in love with the characters in Brown's novel, and with the sweet sassy style of her writing. Bravo, Ms. Brown, for such a delicious read! I'm looking forward to Book Two in the series, THE SECRET KEEPER CONFINED.