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Megan and Jake Harrington hire 21-year-old Ellie Taylor to care for their six-year-old son, Ollie, and three-month-old daughter, Fern after their au pair leaves them stranded. Megan seems to be suspicious of Ellie from the get go, apparently as there were issues with the au pair that left. Jake, on the other hand, trusts Ellie and tries to smooth over any issues with his wife. Ellie has no idea what she has become part of. It seems that everyone has secrets, and motives that we learn about as this book unfolds. From the beginning, we know something has happened to the baby, but who did what?
Wow, this was quite a twisty story, that left me not knowing who was telling the truth and what secrets did they all have. The story is told from 3 POVs and everyone has a different story. They are all keeping secrets, all see things from a different perspective and are manipulative. I don't know who to believe. There was a bit of repetition due to the different POVs, but it gave me a fuller picture of what is happening, even though it also kept me guessing. There were actions in the book that I was not happy with, but Browne's writing kept me gripped. This is a multi-layered story, one that kept me guessing every time new information was revealed. This is a book about toxic relationships, self-centered people, lying, adultery and more. One that kept me listening long after I should have been doing something else. The narration by Tamsin Kennard was okay, but I found all her voices sounded similar. She did use tone and expression to add that tense feeling, but I would have liked if the three main characters had individual voices.
We All Keep Secrets has my jaw on the floor!! I never could have guessed how all the twists and turns would wrap up. The characters are crazy, and kept me listening to find out what happened next! Every thriller fan needs to read or listen to this one!
Thanks #netgalley for the ARC!
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We All Keep Secrets reminded me of a few of my all time favorite domestic trillers except this one was missing the wow factor!
Read if you like :
-unreliable narrator
-toxic relationships
-secrets from the past
I listened to the audiobook and was sucked in right away. I binge listened and couldn’t wait to see how the story came to an end. Unfortunately, this one missed the mark and left me disappointed.
I know there will be people who love this book. So, maybe give it a try!
My rating: 3⭐️
⚠️TW: death of more than one child⚠️
A twisty story of deception and lies. You think you know the secret but so you? It has its moments but could be better.
This is an addictive and gripping read. I was hooked by the prologue, and I couldn't put the book back down again. We get twist after twist. There are hidden secrets, sinister tones, and I loved the twist at the end.
This is definitely a psychological thriller .with all 3 of the main characters hiding their own secrets the story is told from 3 view points which can repeat the same things and also confuse the story line but overall it was well worth the listen
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review We All Keep Secrets by Sheryl Browne.
This storyline kept me on the edge of my seat, keeping track of all the lies was challenging to say the least. I enjoyed the narration, sometimes audio books are very hard to listen too but this one was enjoyable.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC and the opportunity to listen to the Audio Version.
As you immerse yourself into the lives of others you find out that your own life will be open to conjecture. This thrilling account will leave you in suspense through out gripping you to their tale of woe.
What's it they say about houses made of glass?
Enter Emmy, just hoping to hold down a job after the traumatizing loss of her brother. But, when her boss asks her for a last minute babysitting gig for his children she finds herself captivated and caring.
Despite his wife's cold demeanor and hostile ways, Emmy is attracted and sympathetic enough for Jake's plight to stay on. But soon secrets begin to unravel them. With Megan, Emmy and Jake's POVs guiding this faithful story readers are captivated by the secrets each keeps.
"We All Keep Secrets" by Sheryl Browne is an intense exploration of the tangled webs woven within families. Browne expertly crafts a narrative where dark secrets and buried truths come to light, unraveling the delicate fabric of relationships. The characters are meticulously developed, each harboring secrets that add layers to the unfolding drama. The pacing is well-tuned, maintaining suspense throughout the novel. Browne's writing is evocative, immersing readers in the emotional turmoil of her characters. As the intricate plot twists and turns, "We All Keep Secrets" becomes a gripping page-turner that skillfully captures the complexities of human nature and the consequences of hidden truths.
Sheryl Browne has a gripping psychological suspense that’s completely thrilling!
I love Tamsin Kennard’s narration!
Thank you, Sheryl Browne, Bookouture Audio & Netgalley for my copy. All opinions are my own.
Without his wife's prior knowledge, Jake Harrington hires 21-year-old Ellie Taylor as a child minder to their two children, six-year-old Ollie and three-month-old Fern. Jack's wife Megan is none too pleased with the arrangement, especially considering that there were problems with the children's former nanny.
But, things seem like they will work out. Ellie will mind the children, but the household proves to be quite strange. For one thing, Megan appears to be a shrew, and there are moments where she appears to gaslight Ellie. Then there is the fact that Ellie is more than drawn to Jack, even though she currently has a boyfriend, needless to say that Jack is married to Megan.
Ellie is consumed with a tragic loss from her past and this flavors the situation that she finds herself in now. Considering that she is dealing with a difficult Megan and the heat growing between her and Jack, things are quite wary. There is also the mystery of the previous nanny and this bothers Ellie.
So, this book of deception, betrayal, secrets and lies was definitely an addictive read. The book moved at a terrific pace which led to a thrilling conclusion. Sheryl Browne does a fabulous job with her psychological thrillers, and this book is no exception..
Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Secrets, lies, and deception prove to be deadly in this twisted domestic thriller. Murder, suspicion, and paranoia saturate the lives of the toxic coupling of Megan and Jake. Ellie, the new nanny, is quickly pulled into their world of quiet accusations and betrayal. Who is unstable and who is telling the truth? The lines of reality are blurred and the role of victim and villain are interchangeable depending on whose truth is real. This whodunnit definitely kept me on my toes as I attempted to decipher fact from fiction. I was gripped from start to finish. The narration expertly brought the characters to life while adding a sense of foreboding and intrigue. Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for my audiobook.
This was quite the wild ride and one that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The relationships between Jake and Megan and Ellie and the back and forth POV between them all really set the stage for a suspenseful game of "who can we trust?" I still wasn't sure until the very end who was telling the truth and it made for an exciting read. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
Man these people are all liars!! This was my 1st book by Sheryl Browne but will not be my last! I am adding all of her books to my TBR!!
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ARC audiobook provided in exchange for an honest review.
The narration on this book was very easy to listen to and get captivated by! Even though it’s a sole female narrator, she was still able to fully encompass multiple characters expertly! The story seemed a little similar to some others I’ve read but I was still interested and guessing throughout the book. I really needed to know what the cause was for the dynamic between the husband and wife and how the nanny’s involvement would come into play! If you like mysteries and thrillers, try this one out!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Ellie is employed by Jake and one day he approaches her and asks if she would be able to help him and his wife, Megan out who are in desperate need of a babysitter. Ellie reluctantly agrees and she forms an immediate connection with their son Ollie. After the evening goes off without a hitch, Jake offers the Nanny job to Ellie and how could she turn down the pay even though Megan is a little standoffish Ellie accepts and becomes the nanny for Ollie and his baby sister Fern. The twists and turns begin and Ellie starts to discover secrets that occur within this family and she starts to ask questions about what happened to the former nanny. As she digs more and more, things get a little tense within the household and one day the police show up at the door questioning Ellie for an unthinkable act. How can this? What is she being accused of? Enjoy!!!!
This is a high quality gripping listen with a trusted narrator who always brings the characters to life.They are filled with emotion.
The prologue is so intriguing to listen to it starts the questions and hooks you in for one hell of a ride. The story is told from the points of views of ellie the child nibder and her employers fern and Jake. I loved the way this wasn't true for so long it was just ellie and rhen ot was fern. This gave real depth to tge cgaracters as it was their voice and character . The mystery and secrets and lies were drip fed in all pov and i found myself so engrissed time just slipped away as the plot intensified. I found that on their own each pov lead the story in different directions but together they made a well rounded story full of teists and tirns. The final reveal was so spot on it mase me smile and the narrator clearly showed the arc of the story and the true natured of hiw secrets are very complexed. You startiff with a childminder with a sexret pass then a disfunctional marriage bit end up with a compelling secret. Which although one character in the eyes of the law csn e guilty of you know there is more guilt from other characters
I can't recommend this enough its a solid 4 star listen . Thank you netgallery and publisher and narrator
OOOOOhhh my!
Shery Browne knows how to write twists and turns!
We get to know Fern, Jake and Megan. Fern takes over the nanny- job for Jake's and Fern's children. But Megan's behaviour towards Fern is somehow....questionable. (I don't want to use any rude words to describe her...)
Anyway, the story takes turns I would never have expected and I particularly enjoyed Tamsin Kennard's narration!
Thank you #NetGalley #Bookouture Audio for this audiobook