The Secrets of Us

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Dangerously addictive, The Secrets of Us is a pulse-pounding exploration of a disturbed psyche and the bond between two sisters desperate to escape a troubled past. Foster sisters Krystal and Nichole have always been there for each other, so when Nichole is committed to a psychiatric hospital after trying to kill her husband, Krystal drops every

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PRAISE FOR LUCINDA BERRY THE SECRETS OF US Those looking for an emotional roller-coaster ride will be rewarded. Publishers Weekly Combine Lucinda Berrys deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind with her immense talent for storytelling and you have The Secrets of Us, an intense psychological thriller that kept my heart racing until the shocking, jaw-dropping conclusion. Bravo! T.R. Ragan, New York Times bestselling author The Secrets of Us is an unputdownable page turner with two compelling female protagonists that will keep readers on their toes. Fantastic! Cate Holahan, USA Today bestselling author of One Little Secret Lucinda Berrys The Secrets of Us is a tense, psychological thriller that explores the dark corners and turns a mind can take when it harbors secret guilt. The interplay between sisters Krystal and Nichole and their hidden past is gradually revealed and in the end, the plot twists keep coming. Right and wrong can be ambivalent and this story explores all shades of gray, from their dysfunctional family, to an old childhood friend, and to a husband that may or may not be too good to be true. Berrys background as a clinical psychologist shines in this novel with a character so disturbed they spend time in seclusion lockdown at a psychiatric ward. Dont miss this one! Debbie Herbert, USA Today and Amazon Charts bestselling author The Secrets of Us is an utterly gripping, raw, and heartbreaking story of two sisters. Berrys flawlessly placed clues and psychological expertise grab you from the first word, not letting go until the last. Compelling, intricate, and shocking, this inventive thriller cleverly weaves from past to present with stunning precision. I was absolutely enthralled. Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge The past and present collide with explosive consequences in this addictive, twisty thriller from an author at the top of her game. The Secrets of Us grips from the first page and doesnt let go until the final shocking twist. Lisa Gray, bestselling author of Dark Highway THE BEST OF FRIENDS A mothers worst nightmare on the page. For those who dare. Kirkus Reviews The Best of Friends gripped me from the stunning opening to the emotional, explosive ending. In this moving novel, Berry creates a beautifully crafted study of secrets and grief among a tight-knit group of friends and of how far a mother will go to discover the truth and protect her children. Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence and This Is How I Lied In The Best of Friends, Berry starts with a heart-stopping bangthe dreaded middle-of-the-night phone calland then delivers a dark and gritty tale that unfolds twist by devastating twist. Intense, terrifying, and at times utterly heartbreaking. Absolutely unputdownable. Kimberly Belle, international bestselling author of Dear Wife and Stranger in the Lake THE PERFECT CHILD I am a compulsive reader of literary novelsbut this has been a terrible year for fiction that is actually readable and not experimental. I have been so disappointed when well-known writers came out with books that, to me, were just duds. But there was one book that kept me reading, the sort of novel I cant put downThe Perfect Child, by Lucinda Berry. It speaks to the fear of every parent: What if your child is a psychopath This novel takes it a step further. A couple, desperate for a child, has the chance to adopt a beautiful little girl who, they are told, has been abused. Theyre told it might take a while for her to learn to behave and trust people. She can be sweet and loving, and in public she is adorable. But in privatewell, I wont give away what happens. But needless to say, its chilling. Gina Kolata, New York Times A mesmerizing, unbearably tense thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder and sleeping with one eye open. This creepy, serpentine tale explores the darkest corners of parenthood and the profoundly unsettling lengths one will go to to keep a family togetherno matter the consequences. Electrifying and atmospheric, this dark gem of a novel is one I couldnt put down. Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author A deep, dark, and dangerously addictive read. All absorbing to the very end! Minka Kent, Washington Post bestselling author

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Dr. Lucinda Berry is a former psychologist and leading researcher in childhood trauma. Now she writes full-time, using her clinical experience to blur the line between fiction and nonfiction. She enjoys taking her readers on a journey through the dark recesses of the human psyche. If Berry isnt chasing after her son, you can find her running through Los Angeles, prepping for her next marathon. To hear about her upcoming releases, visit her on Facebook or sign up for her newsletter at https://lucindaberryauthor.com.