Thank you netgalley for a review copy.

Addison is a high ranking PR rep who can put even the worst person in a good light. So when she finds a body of one of clients, she has to do some big spins to make herself look good.

Conner is a former PI who’s luck is about to change but will it be for the better?

Unfortunately this book wasn’t for me. I just did not like Addison. I did like the ending though.

I really liked the premise. Love a PR / PI and Hollywood mystery. Thought was going to be more FIXER type plot. I thought the writing was good but felt like too much and at times got confusing. I liked the main character Allison> She def had her flaws but that is what made interesting. I am a fan of short chapters. This had very long chapters.

I enjoyed the different POV format of this novel and the suspense/action of this storyline. I felt the chapters where a bit long at times and that there were parts of the book that could be cut that weren't relevant to the story.

I'd like to start my review by thanking NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for an advanced copy of this book! Once I began reading this book it barely took my a day to read because I couldn't put it down. I immediately fell in love with Addison and Connor, the main characters of this story, and was really hoping neither of them was involved in the murders in the story. I won't give anything away for those who have yet to read this book but I definitely didn't see the end coming although maybe I should have. This was a great read for those who love a good mystery with a little bit of romance thrown in there. I've never read a book by this author before but I'll be looking for past and future books to read or if they're anything like this book devour! Great story, great writing, and awesome plot!

I enjoyed the story of a successful pr person spinning positive stories for her clients. The story kept me guessing and questioning characters if they were to be trusted.

2.5 rounded down

*sigh* This book is advertised as an "up-all-night read" and "suspenseful thriller", but I found it soo boring. Literally felt like nothing happened until 80% in. Even then, it still wasn't even thrilling to me. I was expecting there to be conspiracy with the world's most elite and powerful people, but they didn't get the memo I guess. Lol.

I STRUGGLED to remain in the story. By the end, I just wanted it to be done so bad. It was ridiculously drawn out and there was so much going on that it was hard to follow. Half the time, whatever they were doing didn't really add to any plot line what so ever. And what was that ending? Did you just throw that in there to give a wow factor because everything else was a bust?

It just all fell very, very flat for me and I didn't enjoy it.

Elle Marr is going to take you on a trip - a ride actually, so hold on!

Her new characters are a strong and feisty PR exec names Addison as well as her ex boyfriend, PI Conner. The two have no lost love for one another and it seems for good reason. When Addison's biggest client is murdered before an awards show, she has to scramble to gain favor in her company. Meanwhile, Connor was hitting bottom in Las Vegas but is hired by an old friend for a secret job.

The two are forced to work together and the sparks fly both in a very good and a very bad way. Marr does an excellent job withe scene - I can easily picture Conner in the bright lights and noises of Las Vegas and Addison jetting to Hong Kong. Both characters are likeable and imperfect - just my kind of heroes!

If you are ready to take a trip and cash in on an excellent thriller, Your Dark Secrets is for you!
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While I think this book had a lot of potential in theory, it was nothing like what I expected, and for that I blame the synopsis rather than the author. It was described like the idea of a spy or investigative thriller with the possibility of romantic tension between our main characters. However, less than 20 pages into the book a character was murdered for the main character to find their body, and the narrators very quickly established themselves as seeming incredibly unreliable. For me personally, I also found them unlikable, and this made the book difficult to read. Had the synopsis been more accurate to the book I probably wouldn’t have been drawn to it, but it has so much potential to succeed with the proper audience if it is marketed properly.

Great book, kept me guessing. This author was new to me, will definitely read more! Loved this book!!!!!!!

I liked having the POV of both characters. I really wanted to like the book! And I don’t mind a book with unlikable characters. These felt like they were so close to redemption, but didn’t make it. The female lead needs more development. We see glimpses of self-awareness that are gratifying, but far too often we see her perfection. Too many convenient coincidences, especially when they go to South of France and Monaco. Needs more backstory. I never really figured out what happened when they broke up.

I struggled to get into this book. Part of it was the layout offered to read it on net galley as it wasn’t user friendly. But the whole book didn’t catch my interest and the characters were hard to connect with. I felt it was a bit all over the place. Definitely not one I would recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for providing this book, with my honest review below*

Your Dark Secrets by Elle Marr left me with mixed feelings, because where it was good it exceeded my expectations, but there were some key elements I felt led to stumbling blocks during my read.

I enjoyed the suspenseful plot and the global adventure this book took me on. The characters, Addison and Ovid, had undeniable chemistry as well which played out nicely as the story unfolded. That said, I can’t say I particularly liked Addison or Ovid as people, which should not be held against the book, but not having main characters I had an interest in did make some of the slower pacing in the middle harder to get through. It was also a bit difficult to keep up with all the characters and storylines, which made the read at times feel a bit incomplete. I did greatly enjoy the ending, and wish this book had carried more of that energy in the middle.

Undeniably Elle Marr is a talent and this book is great for those who enjoy suspense and excellent writing, just set expectations for getting into a more complex thriller where you may not connect with the characters.

Thank you again for the ARC, Hyperion Ave. I appreciated the opportunity to share my feedback.

I loved the mystery and suspense in this one, and loved how the twist was something I didn’t necessarily see coming. I’d absolutely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good thriller romance

"Your Dark Secrets" by Elle Marr earns a 3-star rating. The novel presents a mix of globe-trotting adventure, suspenseful thriller, and rivals-to-lovers romance, offering a blend that will appeal to fans of similar genres like the Flight Attendant and the Recovery Agent.

The narrative follows Addison Stern, a skilled PR executive at the Ovid Blackwell Group, and Connor Windell, a former top private investigator seeking redemption. The story takes unexpected turns as they reluctantly join forces to uncover a dangerous conspiracy orchestrated by the world's most powerful individuals, with their lives on the line.

While the plot promises a propulsive, up-all-night read, the execution falls somewhat short of expectations. The dynamic between Addison and Connor, with its mix of rivalry and romance, adds an intriguing layer. However, the storyline's complexity and the globe-trotting settings don't always seamlessly come together, leading to moments of confusion and disconnect.

The novel has its strengths, including the exploration of misplaced trust, competing motivations, and sexual tension. Yet, the execution leaves room for improvement, making it a good choice for those seeking a moderately engaging romantic thriller with a global twist.

2.5 stars -- this book had everything I was looking for -- a badass PR exec and a disgraced PI who are enemies to lovers uncovering and solving a conspiracy in a "compulsive, up-all-night thriller". Well this -- was not that.

First of all, I could never get over my dislike of either of these characters, Addison and Connor. I was not rooting for them to get together and in fact their relationship was so toxic I actively wanted them to leave each other alone. Instead of having tension and genuine interest in one another, these two were shallow and untrustworthy until the bitter end. Addison alluded to her lack of trust in anyone coming from a bad upbringing but there wasn't enough there to explain her actions. There's ambition and then there is just razing anything that gets in your way to the ground.

There were way too many moving parts and the reveal of the conspiracy totally fell flat after the way it was built up. I keep waiting for some big time players to get involved and that never happened.

Addison as a suspect for her dead clients never made any sense, as did many parts of this plot.
So much of this story felt unbelievable and shoe-horned into the direction the author wanted to take it. I found myself desperately wanting to get to the finish but that last chapter left me totally gobsmacked.

Unfortunately, just a miss for me largely due in part to the way it was marketed (which is ironic given that this book is all of the untruths in marketing).

Wow! What a read! We have sparks, romantic and otherwise, in this suspense/murder mystery that ends with an explosive twist. I'm a fan and look forward to see what Marr does next. Unputdownable!!

So, I was pretty excited about this book, especially with that catchy cover and mysterious plot. I'm all for a good mystery, you know? But, turns out, it was more of a slow burn thriller. The characters weren't my favorite.. Plus, the whole thing about a dangerous conspiracy involving powerful people? Didn't seem as big as the book summary suggested. The ending, felt a bit too out there and left me underwhelmed. It might still be a hit for some mystery fans, but it might not be your jam if you like a more thrilling read.

I really enjoyed the characters Addison and Connor and their relationship that reignited through everything that was going on. I can be honest, I got a little confused with all the characters in the book and their relation to one another as everything was going on. I found it a little difficult to follow sometimes and found myself having to go back to remind myself who people were. I feel also the setting and the business aspects of the plot could have been what made me loose interest. When I got to the end, I was shocked when finding out who was responsible; I giggled with satisfaction at the clever way it was revealed. The 3 stars are given to the ending and the character development between the 2 main characters. I feel this book would be really enjoyed by people with a business mindset and can relate more to that lifestyle!

I really wanted to like this book. The cover is catchy and the storyline is intriguing. Who doesn’t love a good mystery? I just thought this book had a slow burn and was not the keep you up all night reader that it claimed to be. The characters to me were not all that likeable and I just couldn’t get into it, the way I wanted to. Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to review.

This book was not my favorite read. It had suspense but it was drawn out and at times confusing. It didn't really ever have that moment of not being able to put it down that I look for in books. The ending was quite disappointing and left me scratching my head. Maybe I missed something but I was more confused than enthralled with this book