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Nothing will break this mother-daughter bond. Not even the truth. Deborah Monroe and her daughter, Grace, are driving home from a party when their car hits a man running in the dark. Grace was at the wheel, but Deborah sends her home before the police arrive, determined to shoulder the blame for the accident. Her decision then turns into a deception that takes on a life of its own and threatens the special bond between mother and daughter. The Secret Between Us is an unforgettable story about making bad choices for the right reasons and the terrible consequences of a lie gone wrong. Once again, Barbara Delinksy has delivered a riveting study of family and a superbly crafted novel, perfectly targeted to reading groups and fans of provocative fiction.
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"A mother and daughter struggle with a devastating accident and the decision to be truthful or lie. At times it is a difficult read and will make you think how a decision made with the best intentions can effect your loved ones."
— Peggy (4 out of 5 stars)
The Secret Between Us Listener Reviews
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" Easy "beach read" kind of a book. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie. Nice book to have between some of the heavier stuff I've been reading lately. "
— deLille, 2/15/2014 -
" This book really didn't speak to me. While it was a quick read, the plot itself was slow in developing. "
— Beth, 2/8/2014 -
" The is the first book that I've read by Barbara Delinsky and It was Great!!! A very compelling account of famliy, love, lost, sacrifice and reconciliation "
— Yvette, 2/3/2014 -
" With Delinsky's books (I've read two), I find that I cannot believe that ALL these problems occur at the exact same moment to ONE woman! The common theme, I guess, is that she's been a bit self-centered to see they were building . . . That being said, I couldn't put it down! "
— Ms, 1/24/2014 -
" Excellent story about a mother's devotion to her daughter. The truth always comes out in the end. "
— Lori, 1/14/2014 -
" It was alright. Okayish storyline. Not so good on the writing. I liked the ending though. It left you with your own imagination. "
— Lizzie, 1/9/2014 -
" A potentially new favorite author. I really enjoyed this book & look forward to reading her other best sellers. "
— Regina, 1/7/2014 -
" I have been reading Barbara Delinsky novels for years and it seems like she is trying to touch on the controversial like Jodi Picoult. I liked her older books. "
— Kim, 12/21/2013 -
" A bit of a convenient ending, and I felt like the message about drinking and driving was a bit heavy, but a good story about a woman who has to deal with the trials that are thrown her way whether she wants to face them or not. "
— Katherine, 12/16/2013 -
" Likable enough little book. Simply written with an efficient story line. Characters are fairly one dimensional. Still, the author does a respectable job with the themes of deceit, protection of loved ones, divorce and struggles of rebuilding a single-parent life. Likable but average; pleasant. "
— Rosalie, 11/25/2013 -
" Jodi Picoult-like but without the same oomph to her characters. "
— Sassacaia, 11/7/2013 -
" A daughter hits someone with the car and the mother takes the blame for it. Interesting to see how the coverup affects so many lives "
— Kim, 10/28/2013 -
" I am only part way though, but I can already tell this is going to be great! Vary deep. "
— Jo, 10/20/2013 -
" Interesting read- poses a great question, what lengths would you go to in order to protect your child. Good storytelling. "
— Christina, 9/28/2013 -
" This was okay, my second Barbara Delinsky book and I haven't been impressed so far. "
— Melissa, 9/11/2013 -
" I had to read this for a bookclub, and I'm gonna be honest here, it was awful. Totally predictable with very flat characters and an afterschool special ending. Blech! "
— Sandy, 8/19/2013 -
" Made me wonder what I would do if my daughter and I were in this position! A tough decision! "
— Jennifer, 4/15/2013 -
" the author's style was personal reflective and easy to feel like you knew these characters. Appreciated the varying perspectives of daughter and mother sister and all "
— Cheryl, 2/8/2013 -
" Such true to life characters; everyone has cracks and faults. The people seem so real and the way they relate is also very realistic. I'll read more of the author. "
— Elsie, 2/1/2013 -
" Quick Read -- Good book about the relationship between a mother and her daughter. "
— Michele, 12/8/2012 -
" An interesting story of problems between family members brought out by a car accident. "
— Naomi, 11/23/2012 -
" This book didn't grab my attention from the beginning; it was hard to get in to. "
— Terri, 2/7/2012 -
" While I love Delinsky's books and this was a good one, it left me hanging at the end. I expected more at the end but generally was happy with the story.... "
— Agnes, 9/12/2011 -
" Quite entertaining. I read it in one day. "
— Melissa, 7/18/2011 -
" Sounds like a hidden lesbian love story but in fact it's a story about how much a mother will do for her child. Could have been about 100 pages shorter. Kinda boring and the ending was not exciting. "
— Katie, 6/23/2011 -
" Very well written...amazing how a lie can barrel out of control and affect so many. "
— Lena, 6/11/2011 -
" very fast read - decisions we make to protect our loved ones and the repercussions it can have. "
— The, 5/14/2011 -
" A good holiday read but no need to take it home "
— Annie, 4/22/2011 -
" A really good read about family relationships. It was really interesting to see all the secret between different people... Grace and Deborah, Deborah and Jill, Hal from his wife... I thought it was really good. "
— Denya, 4/14/2011 -
" With Delinsky's books (I've read two), I find that I cannot believe that ALL these problems occur at the exact same moment to ONE woman! The common theme, I guess, is that she's been a bit self-centered to see they were building . . . That being said, I couldn't put it down! "
— Msathos, 4/3/2011 -
" It was decent, quick read. I found the emotions to be very relatable, but some plot lines were hard to believe. I'd still recommend it though... "
— Gloria, 1/24/2011
About Barbara Delinsky
Barbara Delinsky, author of Escape, Not My Daughter, While My Sister Sleeps, The Secret Between Us, and Family Tree, has written more than twenty bestselling novels with over thirty million copies in print. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she also wrote a nonfiction book, Uplift: Secrets From the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors, which is currently in its fifth printing. All of the proceeds from the book go to charity, which funds an ongoing research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital. A lifelong New Englander, Delinsky earned a BA in psychology from Tufts University and an MA in sociology from Boston College.
About Orlagh Cassidy
Orlagh Cassidy, an American actress of stage, television, and film, is an audiobook narrator who has twice won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration, as well as many AudioFile Earphones Awards. She is a graduate of SUNY at Purchase and a recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Scholarship. She has been seen on and off Broadway and in films, including Definitely Maybe and Calling It Quits. Her television credits include roles in Law & Order and Sex and the City and as Doris Wolfe on Guiding Light.