I loved this book! The author made it easy to follow, while also incorporating twists and turns that were shocking. I will definitely recommend this to my audience.

I received this as an audiobook to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to St. Martin's Press
and NetGalley for giving me access.

Little Secrets had some serious turns. What started as a little boy going missing, things changed into an affair. I wasn't sure how these were connected, but Jennifer Hillier did an amazing job at keeping me guessing. 

With how the story was moving, I definitely didn't see that ending happening. 

This was really entertaining and perfect for those that are thriller hungry like me.

I stayed up until almost 2 a.m. to finish this book!

That being said, I don't know how to feel after everything! This was not so much a thriller as it was a suspense novel, but boy did it get me emotionally vested in the characters...as in I hated them! 

Marin, a successful business woman in her early 40's suffers a mother's worst nightmare when her son is kidnapped right out from under her nose. And then her POS garbage husband cheats on her with an absolute piece of trash home-wrecking whore in her 20's.

At first, I was very sympathetic towards Marin, I mean, how much suffering could the poor woman take? But as she started making super-stupid decisions, I found myself liking her less and less.

And no spoilers, but I am so pissed about the bag and shoes at the very end of the story. I mean, what a dumb-ass decision on Marin's part. On that note, I think I'm most upset that I don't feel like justice is served. At all. And that bugs me.

But for a book to sink its claws in me so deeply that it gets my heart racing with fury and compels me to forsake sleep, I have to admit the author has done an amazing job.

It's a gripping and entertaining read, so pick it up for a twisty ride.

In exchange for an honest review, i received an advanced copy of this book
WOW!!  This is a great book.  Marin loses her son while shopping.  the book is about lost children, but also the lengths parents will go to to cope.  Derek, the husband, deals with it one way, Marin another, and parents in her support group yet another way.  How far will you go to get things back to normal?  How much will you spend, not just monetarily but also of your self and your values?  this book is a fast read and just enough twists to keep you guessing. This would be great for book club.

This was definitely different than most of the thriller reads I have read. This was a much anticipated read after "Jar of Hearts" and I was no way disappointed. At first, I was wary that this wouldn't scratch my thriller "itch", as it was a little different than what normally gets my heart pumping. But CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer Hillier, you did it again. .

Jennifer Hillier is an absolute thriller powerhouse. I don't think there's one book by her that I haven't absolutely loved. In Little Secrets, Marian seems to have a fantastic life - married to someone she's known for years, a great career, a child, friends in the community. But that entire image is shattered when said child is taken from them and never found. 

Following the decay of Marian's life a year later is such an interesting read. The reader sees how she was once happy and vibrant, but is now a complete shell and miserably unhappy. She and her husband aren't speaking - in fact, he's having an affair. What can discovering that kind of secret do to a woman who has already lost her child? 

Near the end of the book, there's a surprising twist that makes the story that much better. It's hard to pull off an effective twist in a mystery/thriller, but Hillier always seems to hit the nail on the head. The writing style (in the whole book as well as the twist) makes it believable and creepy in a way that has you wondering what kind of position you'd be in if these events ever happened to you. 

As usual - a total win for the lovely Hillier. Thank you for the chance to read this book (even if this review is incredibly late).

Sadly, I couldn't finish this one.  It starts off strong I was hooked.  but within a few chapters ti drones.  The characters aren't really likable but they do have depth.  Sadly it just wasn't enough to sink your teeth into and get lost in the story and have it stick with you afterwards.

WOW!
I loved this! This was really good! I devoured this in one sitting!! I didn't know what was going to happen and what a ride! Cannot wait to pick up another book from this author!

I loved this book!! Great story!! Second book I have read by this author will read more of her books!! Received this book from st. Martin's press from netgally!!

This was a typical run of the mill thriller for me. (Maybe I read too many??) It held my interest well enough, but at times I felt like it was almost two different story ideas that the author tried to meld together. Sometimes it blended ok and other times not so much. I almost felt like Sebastian missing was one story and the affair bit was another.

I predicted the major who dunnit portion way before we were supposed to and so it took some of the enjoyment out of this book. One of the first clues that there was more to this character was just way too casually mentioned and it stuck out like a sore thumb to me.

Semi-spoilery bit: Another aspect that bothered me was the author's use of a character being known by two different names as a reason why all the clues weren't out together. I feel like this particular plot device is overused and a bit of a cop out... It was also a bit too convenient how all the characters intertwined at the end.

This book was truly intense. From the first page to the  last. I I was nervous and anxious reading it, it was that intense.  Such an excellent book. Looking forward to reading many others by this author !

Little Secrets will keep you guessing and second guessing yourself as you read the fantastic words written by Jennifer Hillier.

I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I started reading this book. I could feel myself starting to panic a bit like Marin and could understand every feeling she was having as I'm a mom as well. I'm pretty sure every mom has the fear of their little one being taken from them.

But what if it could be someone you know? How do you trust anyone around you? What if it wasn't someone you know? Can you still trust those closest to you? These are questions you'll find yourself trying to answer as you read this story.

Be prepared to get mad at everyone! Try not to let the book alter your "real life" as you read. I found myself carrying the anger I was feeling in the story over to my family. This book will suck you in that far and you'll be scrambling to get back out.

Wow! This book was so good. I had no idea what the catch was and it kept me on my feet the entire time. At one point towards the end, (if you have read it you know what I'm talking about) I literally sat up and said "Omg!" I loved the characters. I loved their story. I absolutely love reading about the lives of rich people or wealthy people and this one did not disappoint. I literally couldn't put it down. Hillier is one of my favorite authors. This is one of my favorite books of the year.

This book was absolutely amazing! Everything a good suspense should be. It was so fun to learn the ins and outs of all of the characters and their shady secrets. I honestly figured out the antagonist super early in the book but that didn't take away the experience of the story at all. Awesome book, awesome seeing, awesome characters, awesome writing. 10 out of 10, highly recommend!

That was pure craziness.  A little slow to get going, a bit over the top, characters you love to hate and hate to love.  I figured out the who and the why before it was revealed, but there was much more to it.  And when things started to unravel, I was a bit breathless as it all came crumbling down.  I had a bit of trouble wading through this one to begin with, but it paid off at the end for sure.

Predictable and annoying,  I feel bad for thinking that but this book had promise and it did not deliver.  Marin Machado is a successful business owner, wife, and mother.  Her 4 year old son goes missing and 16 months later there are no leads.  The premise sounds great until the story spins from missing child to finding out her husband is doing some shady things (to not spoil),  Her therapy group, private investigator she hired to find her son, her best friend, and therapist all try to help her....and she won't let them.  Marin becomes annoying and never goes back to likable.  The rave reviews of this book made me hope for more.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

I requested this one on NetGalley because the blurb sounded amazing, and I’m so glad I did!

Marin’s life is exactly how she wants it: college sweetheart husband, beautiful 4-year-old Sebastian, successful business, and a lot of money. Shopping at Pike Place before Christmas is normal, until Sebastian disappears. Marin and husband Derek quickly realize that someone took Sebastian and led him out of the market, a parent’s worst nightmare. Fast forward a year, and Sebastian still hasn’t been found. When Marin finds out her husband is having an affair, it sends her spiraling even further into depression. She realizes how far she will go to hold her little bit of family together, and ultimately, her husband’s betrayal leads to insight into what happened to Sebastian that long ago day.

This is the first book in a while that has made me gasp out loud when I got to the reveal and climax of the story. The POV is third person but shifts between Marin’s perspective and Kenzie, Derek’s mistress. This gives an interesting perspective into Derek and what the marriage has been like since Sebastian’s disappearance. The author also does a great job of tying both women together in multiple ways.

I absolutely loved this book. I was shocked by how the ending turned out, and I appreciated the author’s willingness to write some hard things. The struggles the characters go through and the deep parts of their psyche that we get to see were incredibly difficult to read about but kept me hooked. I definitely recommend!

This is deliciously juicy and thrilling! Jennifer Hillier never disappoints! All of the characters were perfectly developed and kept me guessing the entire way through. My favorite kind of book!! I think Hillier is quickly becoming one of my go-to authors.

Thank you Netgalley for this fantastic book! I enjoyed every second. I give this review voluntarily.

Little Secrets is a parents worse nightmare.. A little boy goes missing while out with mom. Mom will never be the same. But while she's trying to cope with her loss, guilt and despair dad checks out. He is having an affair. Marin needs to get herself together and move forward. A riveting, emotional read.

I read mostly romance so in order for me to really enjoy another genre it has to grab me from the very beginning. I kept waiting for something exciting to happen and it just never did. DNF at 30%.