Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies [Paperback]

Trice Hickman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 23, 2009

What would you do if the secret you were keeping could set you free, yet ultimately devastate the ones you love?.........After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's most sought after event planning companies. He's a powerful, blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their seemingly happy life begins to unravel in the blink of an eye when long held desires and decades old secrets come back to haunt them. Victoria's road to deceit begins when Parker Brightwood re-enters her life. She thought she'd gotten over the brazenly handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but an unusual set of circumstances ushers the ebony prince back on the scene, and this time he's determined to win her back at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death, and a mysterious secret that leads to unexpected places. When the truth is finally revealed, it's a realization so shocking, it threatens the life and marriage he holds so dear. As Victoria and Ted journey down a road filled with uncertainty, they're forced to take a hard, honest look at themselves and confront their hidden fears. Can they repair the damage before it's too late, or will they follow a path headed toward destruction?

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About the Author

Trice Hickman, is the author of Unexpected Interruptions, which won the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association's 2008 Afr Am Literary Award for Best New African American Voice, and the Best Romance Novel Award at the 2008 African American Literary Awards Show.

Product Details

• Paperback: 275 pages
• Publisher: Platinum Books (June 23, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979561817
• ISBN-13: 978-0979561818
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,096,936 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Trice Hickman's love affair with books began when she was a small child, but it wasn't until she enrolled in an advanced women's literature course during her junior year of college that she thought about becoming a writer. After suffering from years of writer's block, her literary window finally opened with the release of her self-published debut novel, Unexpected Interruptions, November 2007. The book garnered praise from literary reviewers, book clubs, and readers, and was selected by Black Expressions as their December 2008, Editor's Pick for Dynamic Debut Feature. Trice's much anticipated sequel, Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies, was released June 2009, and her third novel, Playing the Hand You're Dealt, was released August 2010. Upon the success of her work, Trice signed a book deal with Kensington Publishing Company (Dafina Books), for the publication rights of her three originally self-published titles, which will all be re-released beginning April 2011. Trice is currently writing her next book.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Unearthing Secrets, August 19, 2009

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Jennifer Coissiere "The Tough Critic"... (Georgia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies (Paperback)

When I heard there would be a sequel to Trice Hickman's debut novel, Unexpected Interruptions, I knew I wanted to read it right away. I really liked the characters a lot, even the ones I was shaking my head at and wanting to slap the taste from their mouths if they were real. I could not wait to get my hands on Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies. I read a few pages one day, but then the next day I sat in one spot devouring the rest. The reason why I had to do that was because the suspense was killing me. I needed to know what was going to happen to everyone who was keeping a secret or telling a lie. Being who I am, I wanted to know how many people would be affected, and would they recover from it all.

Victoria and Ted were going through the motions of getting their daughter, Alexandria, signed up for a prestigious club and school. But, in the midst of their everyday hectic, but manageable schedule, two things that will change the dynamics of their lives take place. First, Ted's mother is gravely ill and has a confession to make; and Victoria's ex-lover, Parker, resurfaces. It is at this time all the excitement in the book begins for me. What is this major secret that Ted's mother, Carolyn, feels so strongly that she needs to reveal it to him only? How will he deal with it? And how will it affect his family? While Ted is handling his mother's affairs, Parker is on the prowl. He is trying his best to get Victoria to listen to him and his reasons as to why they need to get back together. Will Victoria succumb to his advances or will she send him crawling back to the hole from which he came?

The story was fun to read. The characters were well-developed and realistic. If Ms. Hickman had left out any of the natural reactions a person may have in real life dealing with these secrets it would not have been as good. However, halfway through the book I knew the secret that Ted's mother kept for her entire life. I read the story quickly to find out how close I was to the truth, and I was spot on. That being said, Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies makes for a very entertaining read. I do not believe you need to read the first book in order to appreciate this book, because Ms. Hickman did a wonderful job incorporating the back story. I recommend Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies to the reader looking for something emotional and a little suspenseful to read.

Jennifer Coissiere

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, July 6, 2009

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Terri C. (Winston-Salem, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies (Paperback)

Trice!

I have one word for "Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies." WOW! You don't write like a new author. I loved it. Although I'm not an avid reader, I couldn't put this book down. As I was reading, I could envision each character. I could see how they looked, dressed, talked and much more. This should be a suspense novel. The suspense was killing me.

I almost thought I was at the theater watching each character. This is definately movie material. Keep up the great job. You truly have a gift. I can't wait to read your third book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies, September 10, 2009

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S. courtney - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies (Paperback)

I am sorry to say boy was I disappointed. This story line has been beaten like a dead horse. After Trice's first book. I had high hopes for the sequel it was a sleeper. I paid $10.00 for nothing. I do not recommend this book unless you want to be put to bed.