The Secret Between Us by Kate Hewitt and narrated by Lisa Rost-Welling and Madeline Pell and I am a huge fan of this author and this audiobook/book was hard to get into. But, It was very powerful from start to finish and I loved listening to The Secret Between Us, the narrator Lisa Rost-Welling and Madeline Pell were excellent and bought this audiobook alive. It was not a audiobook/book that gripped me at first but then after listening to it after a few chapters It all came togethers and I started to enjoy it more and more.

This audiobook/book contained Big secrets and lots of these, Health issues with mistrust issues, Bullying, Motherhood with friendship which ends up in jealousy and insecurities and was told by 2 POV which made it very interesting.

This will be a audiobook/book will be hard to forget, I highly recommend The Secret Between Us.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC

Thank you to Kate Hewitt, Bookoulture, and Netgalley for the ARC. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.

I found this book to be very intriguing. It was very well written showing the view of things from both main characters, Harriet and Elise. Also, a realization of how events can be so easily misconstrued. I admit it did take me a bit longer to read it, but overall, it's a good book!

The Secret Between Us was a gripping, captivating, unputdownable domestic drama, exploring a slew of everyday life themes; relationships, infidelity, secrets, jealously, friendship, social standing, bullying, insecurity and so much more.

I quickly found myself drawn in and hooked on this read, struggling to put it down. Told from the POV of Elise and Harriet, I really enjoyed the difference between the two narrators, Elise was highly strung & tense, she is perfectly put together on the outside but ruled by her emotions on the inside while Harriet is a bohemian, free spirit who seems to thrive on how unsettled she makes Elise. Both characters are unlikeable at times, which makes the tension and strain between them all the better.

My main takeaway from this read was that sometimes adults just need to be more like adults and remember that crazy word that can solve so many problems 'COMMUNICATION'.

A really enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of The Secret Between Us by Kate Hewitt. This is my third book by this author. I really enjoyed this one as well. It was a book about secret, health, trust, bullying, friendship, status in a community, gossip, rumours and family. It was a very emotional read. This domestic drama was well planned out and kept me wanting to keep reading. The story was told from two different points of view so the reader could gain valuable insights. This was written very well as all her books seem to be. I would definitely recommend this book to others if you like Women's Fiction, or Domestic Dramas. I gave this book a 4 star rating. Go ahead and give it a try. You will love it. #NetGalley #Bookouture #KateHewitt

I am a huge fan of the books written by Kate Hewitt and this one didn't disappoint. This one had my head spinning and my heart pounding. A story of family, secrets, lies, the past and how it can come back to haunt you and plenty of drama. And this is exactly what happened with Elise. All seems great with Elise, her husband Michael and their family until Harriet arrives in their lives.

What happens from here on out is exciting, scary, intriguing and tense. This book drew me in and I hated when I had to put it down. This is certainly thrilling as we see the story progress with two stories/view points are told. Great characters, a thrilling story and one that will keep you reading as you just want to find out what happens in the end.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

‼️Out Now ‼️ I must apologise profusely to Author Kate Hewitt, for being late with my reviews - sorry 🙏🏽 😍 At our school’s bustling summer picnic, I watch single mom Harriet walk purposefully toward my husband, Michael. She places a hand on his arm, introducing herself and laughing at something he says. A knot forms in my stomach as I watch. I know what’s coming. I’ve been here before. But I can’t walk away…

Over the next few weeks, I try to keep Harriet from my family. But no matter what I do, she finds a way in. Our children become friends, she comes to coffee dates with the other parents, and one night I find her in my kitchen, smiling at my husband as she sips a cocktail. I’m becoming a stranger in my own home.

That night, when I see a message from her light up on my husband’s phone, I can barely breathe. I know this is more than an affair. She’s in our lives for a different reason. For years, I’ve kept a secret buried deep because I thought I could hold my family together. But now I’m terrified Harriet is going to reveal it, and I will lose everything…. 📚📚 This book showed relatable school mums dynamics! Especially when a mum is becoming very familiar with one of the others husband! Strange behaviour between them causes all sorts of problems. There are too many secrets!! #followback #instagram #followers #myself #love #thesecretbetweenus #katehewitt #bookouture #netgalley #bookstagramshaz

The Secret Between us by Kate Hewitt was such an unexpected and emotional book. This is a family drama tangled with lies and secrets and how far someone would go to keep things as they are. Michael and Elise seem to have the perfect marriage. They have twin boys, he is a successful surgeon and she is highly involved in her children’s lives and school. When attending a school function, a new mom is introduced and Elise does not like the attention she is giving her husband. What will Elise do to secure her marriage?

It was interesting watching Elise and Harriet and what their actions and thoughts were as the story progresses. Elise tried so hard to put out the image she wanted as a wife and mother, while Harriet is more of a free spirit and lives her life as she wants too. But as Elise seems to “catch” Michael and Harriet together, what is really happening. I was drawn into the characters, their journey and how it will all end. I was intrigued from start to finish and am looking forward to reading more from this author.

✨✨✨✨✨ The Secret Between Us is the latest exciting novel from talented author Kate Hewitt.

In this story, we meet Elise, who is married to Michael and is a devoted mother to her boys. Though she is not one to indulge in gossip, she enjoys lending a hand at the school. Enter Harriet, a newcomer to the school after relocating to the city, who introduces herself to Michael at the preschool picnic. Elise quickly senses that Harriet has made an impact on Michael — this isn’t her first experience with such situations! It seems that Elise is guarding a long time hidden secret, and the question lingers: will Harriet expose it and disrupt their family?

From the very first page, I was completely engrossed in this book, just as I am with all of Kate’s novels! The characters are so relatable, as if they are friends of mine. Despite Elise’s secret, I found myself drawn to her.

I recommend you to get your copy ASAP!

📱E-Book Review📱

The Secret Between Us
Kate Hewitt

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I just love psychological thrillers and especially those with secrets.
This book had me hooked from the start and I raced through this to find out just what each of the characters was hiding ....and from who!?

This story is told though the different pov's of our two main characters, Elise and Harriet.
This meant that I just had to keep on reading on as each change of POV left us with a little mini cliffhanger and I was so impatient to find out what came next.

I felt quite sorry for Elise - finding Harriet mushing into her life and with all the community events, it was impossible to keep her at arms length.
I absolutely hate infidelity - but when it comes to my thrillers, I think it's such a great way to spread mistrust - so this really had me doubting all of the characters.

I love the school setting - I remember my many years spent as a school mum and it really does create a toxic atmosphere - trying to keep it together for the children's sake - but desperately wanting to distance yourself from all the dramas.

The writing style had me hooked and on edge throughout.
This was packed with twists and turns which kept me guessing - but there were also some emotional scenes too that take us on a rollercoaster.

My first read by this author and I know that I'll be back to read more soon.

📆 single, linear timeline
👀 dual POV.
🐢 -🐇 medium-paced
💬 "Maybe this is all we can do - find the happiness and the peace within the sorrow and the brokenness, and let it be enough."

I started reading this thinking it was going to be a fast-paced psychological thriller, which is entirely my fault for not reading the blurb between applying for the tour and actually reading the book. But despite that, I just could not put this down. I kept telling myself "just one more chapter" as I was desperate to know what secrets were being hidden.

I can’t pretend that I have any idea what life is like for the wealthy New Yorkers portrayed in 'The Secret Between Us', it's a life that seems to be the polar opposite to my own. And whilst on the face of it, it seems idyllic, I'm not actually sure it's so great. Hewitt has written characters that I completely believe in, they were exactly as I imagine the mega rich to be. Bitchy, holier than thou and kind of annoying.

But this book also had a depth that I wasn't expecting, the messages around blame, and how we often apportion it incorrectly, really made me think, and I love a book that does that.

This is my first book by this author, but it definitely won't be my last.

A family drama rather than psychological thrill, this one from Kate Hewitt is still a good read. A slow burner but once in I couldn't put it down.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read this ARC in return for an honest review

I think this book is suffering from a mismatch with the description and what it really is. The title and description make it seem like it will be a psychological thriller. It is definitely not that. It’s more domestic drama.

Once reframed that way the book is ok. It was slow at first but then got to a point where I did want to keep reading.

I found neither of the female characters particularly likeable. I wanted them both to grow up and act their age. Both had heavy back stories that were contributing to their bad behavior.

Overall, if you like domestic dramas this one is interesting. There is lots of illness discussed but there is also a theme of the redemptive power of honesty and communication.

#KateHewitt scored again with her latest suspenseful & unputdownable novel. I was reading as quickly as I could to reach the fulfilling end. The intricate circles the characters created were all revealed.

Elise is always outwardly calm and controlled, but underneath, she has a seething mass of secrets and suspicions. Harriet is the new mum at the school picnic; she is unconventional and causes a stir at the school gates. It's a compelling story of dangerous emotions, malicious gossip, and toxic relationships, but conversely, it is also about self-realisation, found families, and the value of living in the present. Both women change and develop, and they live through a nightmare emotional journey. It's a suspenseful story, but with believable characters and relatable life events that draw the reader into the women's world and make what happens to them matter. The relationship dynamics are well-described, and the story has thought-provoking moral dilemmas. The satisfying ending shows the effect of the women's emotional journey and their character development. I like the characterisation, the suspense and the compelling storytelling that makes this a riveting read.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

I've read and enjoyed several books by Hewitt courtesy of Bookouture. The Secrets Between Us has surpassed all of those and has nailed it's place as my favourite of hers to date.

You always know it's gonna be a goody if there are secrets waiting to be unearthed...and the secret between Harriet and Elise was just the tip of the iceberg...

Told from the POV of both women the story takes you on an emotion strewn journey through motherhood, friendship and resentment.

Pacey and powerful the story had me hooked, and I stayed up way later than I should have reading it.

Heartbreakingly good.

Another great book by Kate Hewitt. I think the main point of this book is that some secrets just should not be kept as they can just ruin lives

Secrets…Betrayal…Identity

The Secret Between Us by Kate Hewitt is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, where secrets that sting, identities unravel, and suspense runs high.

Two women. Two families. Worlds apart until their lives collide in ways neither could’ve imagined. Told through the gripping dual perspectives of Elise and Harriett, this story pulls readers into an emotional rollercoaster of truth, tension, and heartstring-pulling moments that leave you on the edge of your seat wanting more.

Totally book hangover-worthy.

If you enjoy a slow-burn domestic drama with secrets simmering just below the surface, this one’s for you.❤️💌

The story follows Elise, whose world starts to shift when a new mom, Harriet, takes an unusual interest in her husband. What starts as a casual introduction at a school picnic quickly becomes unsettling. From coffee dates to uninvited visits at home, Harriet begins to blur the lines between friendly and intrusive.

The tension builds gradually, and the central mystery, why Harriet is inserting herself into Elise’s life adds an intriguing hook. The story explores themes of marriage, motherhood, and loyalty.

Harriet and her daughter bring their own struggles into the picture, particularly surrounding the health of her daughter’s father, which adds complexity to her character and motivations.

The plot leans heavily on the miscommunication trope and a series of illnesses and accidents that sometimes felt overdone. This is a solid pick for those who enjoy stories about trust, betrayal, and keeping your family close, even when someone’s trying to wedge their way in.

What a read!!! Full of secrets, this book is fast paced, intense and will grab hold of you!! It kept me on the edge of my seat with the crazy twists and turns!

Thank you NetGalley and BOOKOUTURE for the advanced copy!!!

The Secret Between Us explores how well we know the people we love the most. I found it compulsive reading because of Kate Hewitt's engaging style of storytelling. Her way of describing emotional reactions to everyday, down-to-earth situations gave me plenty to think about. I did not predict how the complex interplay of relationships between bohemian Harriet, ultra-formal Elise and charming Michael would eventually play out, but I enjoyed trying.

Harriet and Elise are thrown together when Harriet's daughter joins the expensive private school attended by Elise's twin sons. Elise is securely married to a handsome surgeon and Harriet is caring for her daughter's father, who is terminally ill. There are no prizes for guessing who has the most influence with the PTA when the novel opens, but the balance of power shifts when Harriet and Michael form a risky friendship.

The three children also have relationship issues which at first appear to reflect what their parents are going through, but develop in a separate and fascinating manner.

I recommend this novel to readers who enjoy emotional fiction by authors like Jodi Picault.