oooooo man I love domestic thrillers like this. Lisa Jackson is the queen of these types of stories and this didnt disappoint. From the begining I wanted to know the end and wanted to know who would end up dead or alive or even behind bars. Gideon was nuts and I'm not trying to spoil anything but omgggg great evil character.

Nope. This one just doesn't make the cut of great reads. It's not even a good read, in my opinion. Trite and overdone storyline with characters that are just unlikeable. This is probably one of my least favorite books of the year. This is one Lisa Jackson book I will not be recommending.

Thank you #netgalley and #kensington for the eARC.

This book took me on a rollercoaster ride; I couldn’t escape the drama and trauma of the characters—except for Shep, the family dog. He was the only one who didn’t stress me out. Before diving into the review, I want to express my gratitude to the author and Kensington for providing me with an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) in exchange for an honest and opinionated review.

I rates this book ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ (3.5 stars).

From the very beginning, I was hooked on the story. The characters, though annoying at times, were strangely enjoyable. They made me cringe, laugh, and even hate their personalities. Leah, in particular, struck me as the perpetual victim, and she became my least favorite character. Yet, their flaws and complexities mirrored real-world people, a testament to the author’s skill in creating authentic characters.

The writing style and plot were engaging. The balance between dialogue and description was just right—I appreciated glimpses into the characters’ thoughts and text messages.

However, my rating falls short of a full 4 stars because I could predict certain events. The ending, especially concerning one of the missing girls, felt rushed. Predictability can dampen the reading experience. If you’ve seen movies where someone becomes obsessed and will stop at nothing to possess another person, you might anticipate some twists. Still, if you enjoy such themes, this book is worth your time.

Overall, Lisa Jackson’s writing style and suspenseful plot kept me guessing. Despite my reservations, I won’t hesitate to explore more of her books in the future.

This book fell flat for me. It had so much going on, but the writing wasn’t captivating as I would like it for a thriller.

I've read multiple Lisa Jackson books over the years, and they never disappoint. She has a real knack for coming up with interesting and distinctive characters and weaving them into a suspenseful, tense plot. What I enjoyed most about this book was the realistic family squabbles between the main character Brooke, her sister Leah, her husband Neal, and her daughter Marilee. The family drama only adds to the tension caused by Brooke's lover Gideon who refuses to let Brooke end their affair and will go to any lengths to keep her. Fans of domestic suspense and thrillers will definitely enjoy this book.

Our Little Secret was my first ready by Lisa Jackson. The story felt a little predictable & very cliched from the beginning. I finished but didn’t find this to be the type of thriller that I crave.

Thank you NetGalley & Kensington Publishing for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

This one started a little cliche, cheating spouse and creepy boyfriend? Very overly dramatic.

The story line did get better as the book continued but overall I wasn't thrilled by this one. It's all a bit over the top and the ending felt a little rushed and also dramatic.

When Brooke tries to end her affair with Gideon, he refuses to let go. He soon starts sending threatening texts, and Brooke starts seeing him everywhere she goes. Scared of losing her family, she tries to ignore it and keeps her fears and deceit to herself. However, as the threats start escalating, she begins to fear not only for herself but for the safety of her family, including her teenage daughter.

This was a good scorned lover story filled with obsession and betrayal. For fans who love being entertained on unhealthy, toxic relationships, you will love and devour this one. There were, however, a few things that irked me, which is kind of a surprise with this seasoned author. The protagonist seemed a little too naive and oftentimes didn't see what was right in front of her eyes. She also didn't use her brain a whole lot. If your secret burner phone goes off while around people who don't know about it the first fifty times, turn it on silent already. It didn't add to the story, so it was one of those things that the protagonist didn't need to be dumb about. The ending, while predictable, was done well and had just the right kind of escalation and climax. Overall, I give this one three and a half stars.

Thank you, Netgalley and Kensington Publishing, for this ARC.

I gave Our Little Secret three ⭐️⭐️⭐️. Thank you Net Galley and Kensington
Publishing for this ARC. These are my honest opinions.

I love a good thriller and I love a good Lisa Jackson book. This one was lacking, though. It isn’t up to the normal Lisa Jackson expectations. I didn’t care for the characters. Like, none of them. The main character, Brooke, was especially annoying. Well, her sister and daughter were just about as bad. They were all self centered and just annoying. Brooke had an affair with- kind of. Her husband had had an affair, he moved out and they were separated for months. The affair was wrong, but not as wrong as if her husband had never cheated and left. But, her guilt trips on herself were too much. And everybody was hiding something.

There were some twists, and those were pretty predictable. And the ending was rushed and then it was just over.

Some people may enjoy this book though!

Our Little Secret by Lisa Jackson is a highly recommended twisty domestic thriller about secrets, obsession, and betrayal. There are some Fatal Attraction

Brooke Harmon ends her affair with Gideon Ross. Brooke and her husband Neal were having problems, but they are working on their marriage now. The two have a fourteen-year-old daughter, Marilee. Gideon claims he will never let Brooke go, something he makes quite clear as he obsessively contacts and stalks her. He even becomes violent. On top of all her stress over Gideon she keeps getting strange texts say he is not who she thinks he is, Marilee has an attitude, and then Leah, Brooke’s sister, decides to visit. Leah blames Brooke for all her unhappiness and is always asking for money.

Our Little Secret is a fast-paced thriller with plenty of twists and an all consuming sense of fear and dread hanging over every chapter. That will keep you reading as the fall-out from poor decisions rain down upon the family. The drama picks up toward the end when all the secrets and betrayals are exposed.

Conversely, you need to know that it is a bit predictable. Astute readers are going to feel the "Fatal Attraction" vibes and suspect where the plot is going. This won't stop you from reading because none of the characters are likable or trustworthy in novel so you won't care too much what happens to them as the plot unfolds. (Except for the good boy, their dog Shep.) Really, the human characters are all annoying. I never want to meet any of them anywhere.

Jackson gets major writing points for creating a plot so compelling that I could overlook such aggravating characters and keep reading because I needed to know how it all ended. Thanks to Kensington for providing me with an advance reader's copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and expresses my honest opinion.

The review will be published on Edelweiss, X, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.

A twisted, fast-paced Fatal Attraction type read! Lisa Jackson does not disappoint though there were times the story became a bit predictable (but still with a few twists). Overall, 4 stars! Thanks to NetGalley & Kensington Publishing for providing an ARC in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Publication Date: June 25, 2024

I am rounding up to three stars.

I wanted to embrace this roller coaster of a story that has so much going on to keep the pages quickly turning. The book did not grab me.

The main character has an affair. She declares it's over. He'll never take no for an answer. Toss in a highly (and I mean highly) dysfunctional family and even a cute dog named Shep, and this storyline still had me sighing with a predictable plot. That said, I did stick with the book until the end to see the resolution. The characters and plot were far fetched, but I will say that if you're after a thriller then this book may be for you.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Lisa Jackson does it again with the perfect twist in the vein of Fatal Attraction. The main character who embarks on an ill thought affair, quickly learns that actions have consequences when trying to break things off and save her marriage. So good!

I haven’t picked up a Lisa Jackson book in a long time but when I saw this arc on NetGalley I had to request it! Overall, it was pretty decent.

I did feel like this was your traditional “woman has an affair that turns dangerous” story. There are some cliché moments, but the story kept moving, and I found myself wanting to keep reading.

All the characters are very unlikeable. They are all keeping secrets, but whose secret is the worst? The MC, Brooke, makes incredibly dumb decisions to protect her guilty conscience. She also has horrible things happen to her and no one in the family really seems to question what’s going on.

I had a pretty good idea where this story was going, and it was predictable, but I still liked it.

Thank you to NetGalley, and Kensington Publishing for this eARC to review. All opinions are my own. Check this book out on June 25, 2024!

Read if you like:
😬 Tense moments
💔 Affairs
🏡 Family drama

This was crazy. What a wild ride! I couldn't put it down and finished it in one night!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

This book was a fast read. Although at times predictable. This type of story has been used in movies and books a lot ….. the woman cheats , ends it but the guy goes psycho and then messes with her and her family… although it wasn’t the worst book I’ve read I’m not sure I would recommend it to my friends 😬

This book had me on edge the entire story. It wasn't predictable and I was constantly trying to figure out all of the different under currents. Very little was as expected. This is not light beach reading. This is draw you in and keep you guessing the entire story.

I really enjoyed this book! There were times in the book I wasn't sure if I could trust any of the characters, or if I should like any of them. Even though it seemed fairly clear that Eli and Gideon were one in the same, there was still some doubt along the way. The snow storm made things more suspenseful towards the end of the book also. I hadn't read anything by this author in quite awhile but now plan to look for others by her to add to my TBR list.

Our Little Secret by Lisa Jackson.
I was glued to the pages. My fingers did not work fast enough to turn the pages. This story was chalked full of suspense and thrills that will keep you guessing until the very end. It is full of all the things that a suspense reader wants. Messy relationships, Stalkers, and roller coaster emotions. you will wish this story would slow down for you to catch your breath and you rush through it heart pounding and palms sweaty. This is a definite recommend to read ride!

I would like to thank netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. I have always been a fan of Lisa Jackson so I was excited to dive into this, but unfortunately this one fell a little flat for me, I had a harder time getting into it. Overall I still like her writing and look forward to her next book.