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Secret Lives

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Secret Lives is the fourth book by Diane Chamberlain that I have read, and the books just seem to get better and better! Eden Riley, a much sought after actress has decided to make a movie about her famous mother, Katherine Swift, an author of children stories. Eden's mother died when Eden was young and she hardly knew her mother, yet Eden heard all kind of stories about her. Eden comes back to the family "homestead" in the Shenandoah Valley, moves in with her uncle Kyle and his wife, and is presented with numerous journals by her uncle, which her mother wrote throughout her life.

Eden comes to discover that things are not what they appear to be, as she discovers her mother for the first time. Secrets are revealed, truths uncovered, not only about herself, but about her entire "family" as well. While seeking the truth, Eden comes to trust and rely on her uncle's colleague, Ben Alexander, and eventually realizes the love that has been missing in her life. Yet, Ben is also hiding a secret, which could eventually be disastrous to Eden, to her career and to her child as well.

Chamberlain weaves suspense, mystery, adventure, and romance all into one page-turner! As always, her ending will surprise the reader and have one asking where one missed the clues!! The story line is intense, yet the characters are powerful, can stand on their own and are able to draw the reader into their lives.

Another great story by Chamberlain!

Secret Lives by Diane Chamberlain is an entertaining, highly original story that like all good novels, stays with you long after you've finished the last page. Eden and Katherine Riley are two intriguing strong willed women, and their stories compelling.

I have read many novels dealing with agoraphobics, but none in which the sufferer took up residence in a cave. Diane Chamberlain makes you understand Katherine's feelings of terror and panic when away from the cave, you can almost experience Katherine's emotions and wish that the story would hurry up and move back to the cave. I have read all of Diane Chamberlain's books and this is by far her best work. If you're new to her writing, this is one book that you can not miss!

Chambelain hits the mark again with this moving tale of a woman who delves into her mother's past, only to discover things about herself she never knew, and that she will have to come to grips with. Beautifully written with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing.

Although I finished this book last week, I still cannot stop thinking about it. I almost want to pick it back up and read it again. I know I will at some point. Diane Chamberlain's books have a way of drawing you in and this one certainly did. This book never let me put it down. There were times when I felt like I was in the book. She makes this story so real. Like it could have happened to you. This was only the 4th Diane Chamberlain book I have read and they just keep getting better and better. I have vowed to continue to read all her books.

Wonderful book. I am not disappointed when I order this author's books at all. Most always I order from Amazon.com and have no complaints so far.

This was a really good book! I couldn't put it down. Although I figured out one twist early on...I didn't see the other one coming! Definitely a must read!

I have read several of Diane Chamberlain's novels and was pleasantly surprised to discover that some of her older ones had been rereleased for Kindle. Secret Lives was one of these. I think it is one of Ms. Chamberlain's best. It deals with difficukt subjects such as agorophobia, child sexual abuse, unexplained mental illness, and even incest. It focuses on the struggles of the characters to hide all of their secrets from the world and the damage to everyone when those secrets come to life.

I had a difficult time putting this book down.

I really enjoyed this book. It's a good story with many angles and while some of it is predictable it is well paced and well written. The characters are painted vividly, I found myself being drawn to and sympathising with them all.

This is the first Diane Chamberlain book that I've read and I'm already looking forward to picking out another!

This was an awesome read. This was my 2nd of her books and I am hooked. Look forward to reading more. Highly recommend! Read Secret Life of CecCee Wilkes!!

This is my favorite Chamberlain. The story never let's down. Didn't want this book to end. Chamberlain writes so realistically. An old fashioned page turner.