Secrets, Lies and Family Ties [Kindle Edition]

Sylvia Hubbard (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Ezekiel Chambers knew he would never find a woman that would allow him to marry and though he longed for a happy family life since his business life was so successful, his father was never going to give one inch to grant him that opportunity.

Reluctantly, he is convinced to go to his high school reunion, but upon meeting the mysterious woman, Ezekiel forgets what he wants and focuses on what he desires.

Too bad he won?t be able to keep her.

When Grae is given the opportunity to sleep with the man of her dreams without him knowing her identity, this shy reclusive young woman steps outside of her shell and transforms herself into the woman of his dreams

Product Details

• Format: Kindle Edition
• File Size: 597 KB
• Print Length: 212 pages
• Publisher: HubBooks Literary & Publishing Services (November 19, 2007)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000ZHCLFU
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,163 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

Detroit native, Sylvia Hubbard, a single mother of three, has worked tirelessly to promote and encourage emerging writers in Michigan. She independently published her first romance novel in 2000 and has continued to write in that genre, sometimes venturing into other subgenres. Always urban and contemporary styled, her writing is enjoyed all over the world. She has published 4 paperbacks and over 10 e-books.

The same year she published, Ms Hubbard also created Motown Writers Network to fill the lack of education and networking for Michigan authors online and offline. By 2004, she was frustrated that all the literary conferences had moved too far away from the city and co-created The Essence of Motown Literary Jam Conference held only in the City of Detroit annually.

In addition to romance writing, Hubbard has been featured at various conferences and workshops all over the United States and Canada, where she has taught authors how to sell their books on the Internet. She also published Internet Marketing for Writers & Businesses as a resource for those unable to attend her workshops. In the upcoming year, she will be featured in several anthologies and plans to publish additional e-books.

"I'm no superwoman," she states with a smile that seems infinite on her lips. "I'm just being an asset in the world instead of a liability."

Considered an addicted blogger by HoneyTechblog.com, nominated and recognized for her literary work in the Metro Detroit area, referred to as "A Literary Diva" by Detroit City Council and donned "Cliffhanger Queen" by her readers, she finds solace in speaking and educating on a variety of topics.

Her subjects range from Creative Intimacy, Single Parenting, Blogging, E-Books, Publishing (all aspects i.e.: writing, publishing, marketing & promoting online & offline), and personal triumphs with inspiration mixed in.

Never a disappointment, Sylvia Hubbard, has spoken in front of thousands all over the United States and Canada.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sylvia Hubbard never fails............, May 22, 2008

By 

J. L. Landry "vampire lover" (Richmond, CA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Secrets, Lies & Family Ties (Paperback)

Sylvia Hubbard nevers fails to present intriguing stories that keep you saying "OMG, no she didn't!" The main characters Ezekiel and Grae belong together. Their road to romance is rocky with their own hangups, interfering friends, so-called friends, and Zeke's dad. There is no such thing as a smooth relationship in Ms. Hubbard's stories and I thank her for it. I always hate for the story to end but there's always another Sylvia Hubbard story on the way. If you haven't read any of her stories, you are in for a real treat.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 4.5) Love, money, greed & friendship, August 18, 2008

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Secrets, Lies & Family Ties (Paperback)

Have you ever wanted to return to a place in time to claim the heart of the one person you truly loved? What would you do if given the opportunity? In high school, Grae, loved the most popular guy in her class. Not only was he out of her reach, he was popular, rich and white. She was overweight and one of the few African-American students who attended the prestigious Greenlow Academy.

Grae returns for her class reunion, several pounds lighter, but still full of doubt about whether she's good enough for the one man she has always loved. Fate will give her an opportunity to claim the man of her dreams and find out who and what is really important in her life.

Sylvia Hubbard captivates the reader with a tantalizing look at interracial love, money, greed and friendship. Bravo! You've done it again Sylvia.

Reviewed by Jacqueline Moore
for the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What's Done In The Dark, May 22, 2008

By 

Idrissa Uqdah (New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Secrets, Lies & Family Ties (Paperback)

Author, Sylvia Hubbard has written a wonderful sensual tale of intrigue and family drama in her latest release, Secrets, Lies & Family Ties. The novel is a very different blend of sex, betrayal, family secrets, murder and corporate espionage written by a very imaginative writer.

The story opens as the characters prepare to attend the first reunion ten years after graduation from GreenLow's Academy, a private high school. The main character, Grae still held issues from her high school experience. She was the overweight and not so attractive young girl who had lost her mother and had never known her father. She was on scholarship being raised by a lawyer who was her guardian. A very focused student, she never had the time to enjoy the normal activities of teen life. She was determined to succeed and become the smartest Black woman on the planet.

Ten years later; it looked like she had accomplished her goal. She had come to the reunion with hopes of reuniting with Ezekiel without him being aware of who she really was. From that point on, the storyline got hot and heavy. Hubbard's tale of mystery and intrigue was what readers would call a real roller coaster ride. I was not prepared for some of the highs and lows and the dips and turns as this story unfolded. I just loved this book.

Grae, a shy and reclusive young woman stepped out of the box and gave the arrogant and deceitful Zeke a real run for his money. She became the woman of his dreams that he just had to capture. As the real story of her parentage was revealed and so many family secrets of the other characters were told, the bits and pieces came together that gave the reader an ending they never expected. I was hooked as Hubbard's story wove a tale of betrayal, murder and secrets way beyond my imagination. If you are tired of the usual stories that one can easily guess at, then Secrets, Lies & Family Ties is the book for you. You'll love the different personalities of her characters, her descriptive settings and the fast paced action in this novel.


Idrissa Uqdah for AALBC