Everyone Has Secrets by A.J. McDine is a tense psychological thriller set in a quiet village where hidden lies and dark truths unravel. As secrets come to light, the suspense builds, keeping you hooked. While some twists may feel familiar, it’s still an addictive, well-paced read for thriller fans.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author. Definitely kept me interested and it was hard to put down!

Well everyone has secrets that's for damn sure!!! This was a great read!! 👍🏻 I definitely recommend this book just wow

This is a gripping thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish
The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it impossible to predict what will happen next.
The writing is both engaging and suspenseful, with well-developed characters that add depth to the narrative.
The pacing of the novel is perfect, with just the right amount of tension to keep readers hooked without feeling overwhelmed.

Everyone Has Secrets by A.J. McDine is an utterly gripping psychological thriller that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The suspense is expertly built, with plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing. While I found a few plot points predictable, the fast-paced, intense storyline and intriguing characters more than made up for it. This book is perfect for fans of thrillers who love a good, suspense-filled ride.

Everyone Has Secrets was an excellent read. It captivated me from the very beginning and maintained my interest throughout. The narrative was fast paced and filled with numerous unexpected twists and turns. I loved it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my ARC

A great, easy little read! Pulled me in quickly. Had some good twists throughout and the ending was great! I’d definitely be interested in reading more by this author and I’m so pleased to have been given an ARC for this book!

Thank you Netgalley & Bookouture for an eARC of Everyone Has Secrets by AJ McDine. I love AJ’s books, they are always easy to binge!

Eve and her best friend Lisa have two teenage children - And the best news is that they’re good friends, too. What begins as a 16th birthday party turns into the unthinkable when Lisa’s daughter, Annie, is found struggling to breathe on the floor. What happened to her? Will she be OK? And what does this mean for their friendship? How well do they know their children?

I thought this one was going to be predictable, but it wasn’t - Went in a completely different direction than I expected and gets very dark! A tough read/listen with children, but teaches very important lessons nonetheless.

5⭐️

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An addictive domestic psychological thriller! 🔥

McDine has delivered another excellent read, with secrets and lies at its core, that had me guessing throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed this read!

Eve is always laughing with her husband and their sixteen-year-old-son. Her best friend Lisa and her teenage daughter Annie live in a cottage right across the street. Everything is perfect… Until one night something unthinkable happens. Annie is found on the floor of Eve’s kitchen struggling to breathe. As the police cars shatter the quiet streets, everyone is looking at the Griffiths family for answers. With Annie’s life hanging in the balance, Eve is determined to find out what happened. But as she gets closer to the truth, she begins to question who she can really trust. Because someone is lying to her – is it her best friend, her husband or her son? After all, we all have secrets. But how many of us would kill to keep them?

I was instantly intrigued with the prologue and as I turned each page, I became even more hooked with the story. This book presented a nightmare situation and I loved how it was all told from Eve’s POV.

I had no idea who to believe throughout and this made me wary of all the characters. All of the lies with no compunction had me questioning everyone and I really enjoyed this.

I love the idea of never knowing who you really can trust, including those closest to you, and McDine really grappled with this to formulate an incredibly engaging read.

I loved the sense of an unknown undercurrent reverberating throughout and I couldn’t wait to find out what it was. Just when I thought it was all revealed, this book continues its journey to an unexpected point.

And that epilogue! Very clever and very unpredictable!

A huge thank you to @ajmcdineauthor, Netgalley and @bookouture for this ARC of Everyone Has Secrets which is published today and is also available on Kindle Unlimited. 💙

If you’re after an engaging psychological thriller, then look no further! 😍

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Rating is closer to a 2.5 rather than a true 3 stars.

This book was…. okay. It didn’t pull me in during the beginning, but as it went on I felt like the plot was dragging on.

Plot was a little predictable, but not overly so. There were definitely a few cringy and questionable moments from the characters, especially the main POV.

Overall, I think this would be a quick (maybe?), easy read.

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for a copy of this ARC.

"Everyone Has Secrets" by A.J. McDine is a 4-star thriller! Eve dreams of having the perfect family, but her world is turned upside down when she discovers that someone close to her is hiding secrets. Is it her son, Joe, or her husband, Noah? As she digs deeper, she uncovers truths that are far more shocking than she ever imagined.

While the story has a compelling premise, the pacing is quite slow at times, and I found myself frustrated with Eve’s frequent pity parties. However, the intriguing concept kept me reading, and I’m glad I stuck with it. The twists weren’t particularly surprising, and I felt the prologue was unnecessary—it would have been better to end the book after the final numbered chapter.

That said, I would still recommend this book to others and am excited to see what A.J. McDine writes next!

Thanks to Bookouture, A J McDine, and NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read this ARC and share my honest review.

A.J. McDine’s Everyone Has Secrets is a gripping psychological thriller that explores trust, relationships, and hidden truths. The story follows a protagonist whose life is upended as secrets and lies come to light, forcing them to confront harsh realities. McDine masterfully blends suspense with emotional depth, crafting vivid scenes and unexpected twists that keep readers guessing. While some may find the resolution abrupt, the novel offers a satisfying and thought-provoking conclusion. Perfect for fans of thrillers, it showcases McDine’s talent for suspenseful, evocative storytelling.

Huge thank you to A J McDine, NetGalley, and Bookouture for this advanced copy.

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Everyone Has Secrets is an intriguing family drama and as the title says the characters have secrets.
An evening tragedy changes the lives of many, forever…..
Noah and Eve and their teenage son, Joe live a relatively normal life.
Eve is a maths teacher at a prestigious girls school, Noah owns his own recruitment business and Joe is getting ready for exams.
They live in a beautiful renovated church home in a quiet neighbourhood.
Joe is about to turn 16 and wants a few friends over to celebrate.
So Eve and Noah join best friend Lisa across the road to give them some space.
A few hours later, a distressed phone call states there’s been an accident.
Someone is on the floor fighting for their life…..
A suburban melodrama with a cast of suspects, a set of colourful secrets, a skelton in many closets, a twisted mystery and that unexpected ending.
Who is lying and who is telling the truth in this satisfying and entertaining well thought out tale.

I especially enjoy the multiple narrators in this story felt it really set it apart and kept me invested in the story. Although parts were a little far-fetched it was exciting hearing all the secrets or the neighbours held. I like how it came together and was completely invested with all the twist and turns that occurred..

Oooooh this story was great! It had me on the edge of my seat the whole way through, I couldn't put it down!!!

Loved this book. It had me turning the pages into the night. It was actually an emotional read. It has an unpredictable ending which is something I love in a book. This author is going to be on my auto buy list. Loved it.

I absolutely adored this wonderful book packed with twists. Loved it from start to finish. One of my top reads this year. Do read this one - I very highly recommend it.

I'm a huge fan of A.J. McDine. This book didn't disappoint. Be ready for a Rollercoaster ride of twists and turns.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of ths book.

Everyone has Secrets is medium paced, psychological domestic thriller from A J Mcdine. I've recently found A J McDine and I really enjoy her writing style. Everyone has Secrets has you trying to figure out who's lying, who's telling the truth, only to have everything turned on its head. If you like twisty, domestic thrillers, this is a great read!

Thank you Bookouture and Netgalley for this eArc
4.5 stars, rounded up to 5

Another thriller that has me shocked! I never saw the ending coming and I can always appreciate that in a thriller! I look forward to reading more by this author!