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The Secret Next Door

By: Rebecca Taylor
Narrated by: Libby McKnight
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It's the perfect neighborhood, filled with not-so-perfect people.

Alyson Tinsdale is giving her son the childhood she never had: a stable family, loving home, and a great school in a safe neighborhood. When they move into the home of her dreams in one of Denver's most sought-after developments, Alyson works hard to fit in and impress the other mothers.

Bonnie Sloan is the neighborhood matriarch. With her oldest son headed to Yale, and her youngest starting kindergarten, Bonnie is now pursuing her own long-held political aspirations. But it's her middle child, Elijah, and their private family struggles, that cast a shadow over her plans.

When the open space behind some of the most expensive homes gets slated for development into an amusement facility, the neighborhood becomes deeply divided. The personal pressures and community conflicts ratchet with every passing day, but it's when a 13-year-old is found dead beside the neighborhood lake that simmering tensions boil over into panic.

Gossip flows, lies are exposed, and accusations are made as cracks run through the community's once solid foundations. The neighborhood's faith in exterior appearances is eclipsed by the secrets every house keeps.

Rebecca Taylor, author of Her Perfect Life, returns with this fast-paced, engrossing novel that reminds us that nothing is ever as perfect as it seems.

©2021 Rebecca Taylor (P)2021 Recorded Books, Inc.
Crime Fiction Domestic Thrillers Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Thriller

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Kept me engaged. Even though as an introverted homebody I kept rolling my eyes hearing someone constantly acting so desperate for friends. Not really many twists but enough family and neighborhood drama to keep you tuned in.

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Loved it!

This book was so good. I loved it! The ending shocked me
Everyone should give this a listen.

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loved!

A great story about suburban motherhood and always more than you have. Loved all the characters, very easy to follow and always knew who was talking!

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Boring

This book was so long and boring , I don’t recommend i could not wait for it to be finish wasted my money buying it

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It was an easy listen-

I thought the narrator was excellent. But I thought Andrew was the biggest brat I have ever read about. And Allison was the biggest punk parent in the history of parenting. I wish just once she would discipline with her son for his obvious disrespect. And don't even get me started on how she was as a wife. I wish I thought to tolerate such behavior in my home. I'm not saying to abuse your child at all. Discipline starts early, and this kid has none. Her son learns his behavior from his father.

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Allison is an insecure, pushover, obnoxiously naive mother, unable to properly parent or discipline an incredibly hyper, selfish, bratty and possibly mentally ill child. I dunno; the story lacked important details (Elijah’s obvious mental illness and manner of death were never properly developed or disclosed, respectively) and depth. None of the characters were particularly likable, which is fine, but the whole story just fell short on every level.

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Progression was key!

The progression of this story was amazing. I enjoyed every moment. It was very true to life. I could see this happening. Looking for more from this author.

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Secrets, friendship, and drama!

This was a good listen from beginning to end. Sometimes it’s a good thing to live within your means, not everyone is a friend, and kids need their parents.

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slow burn

Slow, but I powered thru. Could've had a little more drama or confrontations even if it was a facebook battle.

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Dumb ending. A lot of build up but no drama. Thank you and keep writing books

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