I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version. I really enjoyed this book a lot. This was a clean romance drama and I will admit that I was mostly drawn to it due to the cover (I have a Cavalier, ha)
I usually find myself bored with Christian novels. I just don't find the story good or engaging but this one had me from the very beginning. It is a bit predictable but it was not cheesy like a Hallmark movie.

I highly recommend! I can't wait to read more stories from this author, and the authors notes at the end had a bit of a teaser about two more upcoming novels for this series.

He's struggling to care for his sister and nephew. The opportunity that she provides is a Godsend. Then he learns about his sister's secret. A secret that will affect everyone. Will they be able to overcome and let go of the past or will the past destroy their chance at aHEA?

Holding Onto Secrets by Lee Tobin McClain, narrated by Tanya Eby. Grieving widow who wants to train therapy dogs hires a handyman to build a training house for her dogs. Secrets have a way of coming to the surface. Can they put them aside and allow love to take hold? Thank you to #NetGalley and #Harlequin Audio for this Arc. This is my honest review.

This is a Clean Romance, and this is part of the K-9 Companions series. I have read some of the other books in this series before picking up this book. I really loved the dogs and kids in this book. I read this book by listening to audiobook, and I really enjoyed listening to the audiobook. The audiobook was easy to understand. I loved getting to know the characters, and I really got into all the drama. There is talk about an eating disorder in this book. I got pulled in this book right now, but I felt there are parts that repeated itself. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

I thought the book was going to be centered around therapy dogs - a subject near and dear to me. I didn't know that it was Christian literature with a sermon on nearly every page, which is not at all my cup of tea. If you like Christian literature you will most probably enjoy this book, as it is well written and the narrater did a great job.Thank you to the publisher for this ARC.
The publisher would do well to flag the book as Christian literature in the synopsis.

Holding onto Secrets is a very well written inspirational romance. I enjoyed the plot and the character dynamics.. I recommend this book.

The strength of Lee Tobin McClain’s storytelling comes from the way she shines grace into the broken pieces of our lives. This redemption story is exceptional. Emotional and angst-riddled punctuated by moments of humour to balance everything out.

The therapy dog reading program is fascinating! I’ve been a fan ever since I heard about the concept so it was so much fun to see how it works in ‘real’ life. Okay, yes, I know this is fiction, but it felt true to life so I think it counts as a lived experience now.

A contemporary romance full of heart and grace and so much hope. A joy to read…well, listen to, courtesy of the talented Tanya Eby’s narration. She’s one of my favourite voice performers and it was so much fun to be welcomed into a new story by a familiar voice.

My thanks to Harlequin Audio and Net Galley for providing me with an audio edition of this book.

it was a great listen the story was so good to stop reading.
I absolutely loved it. I'm not a very religious person but this book was too good to put down.
The way Angie character developed was perfect and so complexed I had to know more!!
Luke was the sweetest even when having to hold so many secrets.
Peppy *chef kisses* wish I could read to her !!
Overall it was a beautiful and inspiring read.

This audiobook is a clean, Christian inspirational story in which the main characters are seemingly opposites and both are keeping secrets about themselves and their families.
Luke Johnson, former military man, works as a handyman around town in order with his main of supporting his sister and her son. When his latest employer fires him unfairly, he is desperate.
In comes wealthy widow Angie Anderson who needs renovations in her land so she can start a therapy dog reading program. She offers him room and board and a job.
An instant attraction is felt by them but she is keeping secrets about her past, and recently he’s also keeping secrets that could destroy their bond.
When the web of secrets are revealed, will they be able to overcome the hurt and betrayal felt?
This is a touching story about hope, faith, forgiveness and second chances in life.
Tanya Eby does a wonderful job with the narration as she brings the story to life.
I was entrusted a copy of this book by Netgalley and Harlequin Audio.
The opinions expressed are solely my own.