Friends with Secrets had me hooked from the beginning. Ainsley and Nikki were both relatable characters in different ways. The story was interesting and compelling and had me reading long into the night as I didn't want to put it down.

“You have no idea how awful it is to be someone you’re not, someone you don’t even want to be, just to fit in.”
I feel like Ainsley did and still do.
Truth of the matter is it's tiresome to pretend. I get this story I really do.
People aren't going to like you even if you pretend or even just being the real you. Every person has a story.
I also loved this quote from Ben to Ainsley
“I live my life for an audience of one, and that one is you. And I know you feel the same way about me. So I understand the impulse to hide something because you’re afraid it will make that the only person who really matters see you in a different way. It doesn’t make it right . . . but I understand it.” just goes to show you that you shouldn't keep secrets especially one this big.
I really loved and admired Ainsley.
This new to me author has done a marvelous job in bringing Ainsley to life and making her "human" so to speak.
She's also shown us what true love from your spouse looks like or supposed to look like.
I truly enjoyed this novel to the fullest.
I was swept away for an evening of entertainment from the bit of mystery that was added along the way.
5 stars for a well written story that kept me turning the pages long into the evening.
I highly recommend.
My thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.