One Little Secret [Paperback]

Allison Bottke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2007

An ordinary mother unexpectedly finds herself in the limelight in this uplifting, contemporary tale.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Bottke takes her readers into exhilarating ... moments where one has to remember to breathe. The story is one wonderful ride." -- Vasthi Acosta, Christian Book Previews.com

"Overall, a very good book that I didn't want to see end. Highly recommended!" -- Jenn Simpson, villagecafe.blogspot.com

About the Author

ALLISON BOTTKE is an inspirational speaker at conferences nationwide. Making appearances on radio and television programs, she has written articles for several nationally known magazines. She is the creative force behind the God Allows U-Turns books and co-author of I Can't Do It All! with Tracie Peterson and Dianne O'Brian. Allison and her husband live on a small farm near Faribault, Minnesota.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764200585
• ISBN-13: 978-0764200588
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,027,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Allison Bottke is the author of Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children and general editor of the popular God Allows U-Turns® series, and has written or edited over 23 non-fiction and fiction books, including six books for children and youth. Allison is in frequent demand as a speaker and has been featured on Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, Decision Today, and numerous other radio and television programs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unpredictable fun ... a MUST read!, August 2, 2007

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Ane Mulligan "V.P./Sr. Editor, Novel Rocket" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: One Little Secret (Paperback)

One Little Secret contains all the right stuff--good writing, deep characterizations and a great story from an author who lives in the midst of it. Bottke knows L.A. and all its burbs. And it shows. The Southland, with its sun, beach communities and Hollywood, almost becomes a character in the book.

Creating a twisting, totally non-predictable plot, Bottke infuses a witty chick-lit style to contemporary fiction. Her voice is fresh and unique. I was drawn into the story from the first page. Her characters are real and fall into the same traps we do. When the wife of one of her husband's law partners is condescending to her, Ursula wants to dig into the grocery cart, grab a fresh lemon pie and shove it in the woman's face--but knows she can't. I laughed out loud numerous times at Ursula's thoughts and reactions. And I blinked back tears a few times, too.

With characters I could relate to, I found myself getting angry at Nik, fearful that Ursula was heading toward trouble, and worried that Don, her husband, would be blind to a sexy new law partner's advances. There's conflict at every turn! A few times I wished I had Ursula's cell phone number. I'd call her up and yell at her. But as the story unfolds, Bottke kept surprising me with a new twist I hadn't expected.

In Ursula, Bottke gives us a portrait of a Christian woman living in a fallen world. She faces temptations; she sins but keeps going, assured of her Savior's love and forgiveness. How she shares her faith with those around her is well written, never schmaltzy or preachy. This reviewer gives it her highest recommendation--a must read!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For every MOM, WIFE, DAUGHTER - you GOTTA read it!, August 1, 2007

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TBR (Georgia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Little Secret (Paperback)

Wow! This book is fun, smart, touching and a must read for any woman who has ever sacrificed for her family. This book encourages all of us to dream big, and never give up our dreams. It also encourages us to GO FOR IT when the opportunity arises.

A fun read that had me turning page after page when I should have been sleeping. At one point in the book, I realized I was so into the main character Ursula that I was having STAGE FRIGHT for HER!!! Tremendous ride, and one I'll read again and again.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Summer Read, August 2, 2007

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Betty Southard "Betty Southard" (Newport Beach, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: One Little Secret (Paperback)

A quick & easy summer read. I recieved it one day and finished it the next. A surprizing twist with lots of human interest. Enough life lessons to challenge your thinking, and maybe teach you something worthy in the process.