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THE SECRET LIFE

You’ve lost your husband

You’ve made some bad choices as a result

And now someone’s blackmailing you

‘An emotionally intense psychological thriller, THE SECRET LIFE features heartbreaking family struggles, moral dilemmas, and cruel manipulation.’

Megan thought she had the perfect life– until her husband died. Then the secrets surfaced. Desperate to protect and provide for her children, she’s pulled into a shadowy and dangerous world of deceit, manipulation and blackmail. And the deeper she goes, the harder it is to escape. Now, with her reputation, her family, and her heart on the line, Megan must decide how far she’s willing to go to survive. Because some secrets won’t stay buried…

“Readers’ Favorite” 5-star award

'Readers' Favourite' five-star award for the novel 'Husband, Wife, Strangers'.

“Reader’s Favorite” editorial review, complete and unabridged:

‘The Secret Life by Robbie Vale is a slow-burning thriller, packed with suspense and plenty of surprises along the way. The style of writing is compelling, like a spider gradually drawing its prey into its web. The more you read, the more you’ll want to read, and you’ll find it hard to put this one down. The characters are excellent, real people that you’ll easily relate to, and you’ll feel like you know them personally. Every twist and turn draws you deeper into the intrigue, with the details gradually being laid bare as the story pulls you toward the ending. The story deals with several underlying themes, including blackmail and betrayal, cleanly and compassionately, but without sugarcoating them. There is a little bad language and a few intimate scenes, but nothing that doesn’t fit the story. If you like a good suspenseful book that keeps your interest all the way through, this one is for you.’

Other “Reader’s Favorite” editorial comments:

‘A seriously intense, suspenseful read that will pull you in from the very first chapter.’

‘A real page-turner that refuses to let you put the book down until the final secret is revealed.’

‘The prose was excellent, the conflict was cleverly developed, and the characters were complex enough to make them unforgettable.’ 

‘It couldn’t have been written better than this.’

‘Robbie Vale's story gripped me utterly, and the heroine became one of my favorite female characters.’

‘I love Megan, who Vale fully fleshes out.’

‘A gripping suspense story…’

‘Robbie Vale’s The Secret Life is a brilliant thriller…’

‘Perfect for fans of resilient protagonists with deeply complex backstories.’

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