3.5⭐️
This was an ok domestic thriller. I think k my biggest challenge was the description of the book doesn’t match the reality of the prose. I enjoyed the story over all but I enjoy domestic thrillers. If you’re looking for a true suspense thriller, this isn’t the book for you.

I consumed the audiobook and it had narrators Lisa Rost-Welling and Madeline Pell who both did a great job with the duel POV novel. The only hiccup is that they sound very similar so it was good that the chapters were clearly marked with who was speaking.

The plot is filled with messy family dynamics and touches on the social order of the wealthy which adds another layer to the story.
The book comes out July 24th and I suggest either the physical or audiobook with equal opinion.


I am thankful to have gotten a complimentary audio ALC from Bookouture Audio through NetGalley to read which gave me the opportunity to voluntarily leave a review.

My general rating system is below. Since I primarily read ARC books I rate according to how I think like minded readers will receive the book. I will round up or down depending on many factors and try not to let my personal wants affect a books ratings.

⭐️ Hated It but pushed through as so don’t DNF ARCs I have received.
⭐️⭐️ Had a lot of trouble, prose issues, content issues, poorly edited.
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Meh, it was an ok read but it had something that stopped me from rounding up. Usually the book may have much more potential than what was given. I recommend it but with reservations.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I Really enjoyed it or think others will. These are solid reads that I definitely would recommend for a variety of reasons.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Outstanding! These are books that remain rent free in my head for well after unfinished the book. It can be for a variety of reasons from being very well written or just the vibes that captured my mind. These books are also ones I would probably read again.

The main secret in "The Secret Between Us" was the book's genre.

The publisher's blurb positions this book as "A powerful, suspenseful and unforgettable page-turner".

Therefore, I was under the impression that this was a pacey, suspenseful thriller.

Instead, this domestic drama featured endless melodrama and lacked the suspense I was seeking.

Pacing was painfully S-L-O-W, and characterizations were waaaay too introspective.

TW: Dementia, ALS.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Lisa Rost-Welling and Madeline Pell.

Although I applaud the publisher for casting two narrators for the book's two protagonists, both narrators had very similar voices and were indistinguishable from each other.

At times, it was difficult to determine who was saying what.

Special thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was not the right reader for this book, and I urge readers to read other reviews.

Kate Hewitt has delivered another thought provoking, gripping, moving, dramatic, and captivating book that I read in one day! I did not want to put The Secret Between Us: A powerful, suspenseful and unforgettable page-turner down as I was engrossed in this book about two women, a private school, secrets, bullying, trust/mistrust, jealousy, insecurity, friendship, motherhood, and health issues.

Elise and her doctor husband, Michael, are parents to twins who attend a private school in New York where Elise is very involved. Their marriage, like Elise, looks picture perfect; however, Elise has always suspected that her husband has been unfaithful to her. Harriett and her daughter have moved to New York to be with her daughter's father Allan who has been given a bleak health diagnosis. When Elise sees her husband, Michael speaking to Harriett at a school event, she sees red!

This book is told through the POV of both Elise and Harriett. Elise instantly dislikes Harriett who she suspects is after her husband. Harriett is the new mom at school and prides herself as being an artist. She stands out from the other mothers at the school as she is artsy and doesn't dress to impress. As the women circle around each other the tension mounts. Both are experiencing stress in their lives while trying to be good mothers.

This book has the word 'secret' in the title but for me it all comes down to communication, listening, and honesty. I was glued to the pages and felt for both women. I wanted to pull both aside and have private chats with both - especially Elise! By the end of the book, I also wanted to hug them both.

Kate Hewitt has quickly become a favorite author of mine. I love how she showcases the complexities of relationships and human nature. She deals with real life situations in realistic and relatable ways. I enjoy how her characters have depth and are layered. The Secret Between Us: A powerful, suspenseful and unforgettable page-turner was wonderfully written, well thought out, and riveting!

I can't wait to read what Kate Hewitt writes next!

I had both the book and the audiobook which made for a very enjoyable reading experience!