LoveReading Says
One of those genre ghettos where a woman gets put in domestic suspense and a male author would get put in plain ol’ suspense or thriller. This is an “every mother’s nightmare” story that turns into an “every woman’s nightmare,” but what Jennifer is telling here is a universal story about self-doubt, betrayal and ultimately, revenge. I can’t think of another author working today who writes characters quite like Jennifer.
Selected by our Early Summer 2021 Guest Editor Karin Slaughter
A dramatic and powerful thriller that drills into the heart of what it means to be a family. When her young son Sebastian was taken Marin fell apart, a year later she discovers her husband is having an affair and she vows that she won’t lose him too. The first chapter left my heart in my mouth, feelings blasted from the page and lodged in my mind. The characters are colourfully vibrant, yet also feel so incredibly real. Jennifer Hillier excels in laying out the entirety of a person, she unlocks the facade and lets us in. No judgement takes place within the novel, I was allowed to view, empathise, and examine my own feelings. This was a read-in-one-sitting book for me, I squirmed, I flinched, I couldn’t stop turning the pages. Once you’ve finished this I can also thoroughly recommend her Jar of Hearts as another wonderful page-turner, both have been included as LoveReading Star Books. Full to over-flowing with suspense, heart and emotion, Little Secrets is a provocative and compelling read.
Liz Robinson
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Jennifer Hillier Press Reviews
An exceptional thriller that turns up the heat with every flip of the page... Little Secrets is one of the best books you'll read in 2020. - Matthew Farrell, author of What Have You Done
A powerful, enthralling thriller... A terrific read. - Alafair Burke, author of The Little Sister
A rising star in crime fiction whose work is like no one else's. That gut punch of an opener jumps to a twisty tale of trauma and grief and revenge, with extraordinary empathy for everyone involved. - Laura Lippman, author of Lady in the Lake
[A] diabolically plotted psychological thriller of lust, obsession, greed, and betrayal...a captivating double helix of duplicity. - Publishers Weekly
Jennifer Hillier is a powerhouse of the thriller genre. Little Secrets is sophisticated, compelling, gut-wrenching, stunning, and absolutely magnificent. If you only read one book in 2020, make sure it's this one. - Lisa Regan, author of the Detective Josie Quinn series
Suspenseful and compelling - Hillier is a masterful storyteller. - Chevy Stevens, author of Still Missing
You will be obsessed with this unputdownable read. Razor-sharp writing, believable characters, emotional depth... This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. Absolutely loved it! - Liv Constantine, author of The Last Mrs Parrish
Unflinching and unforgettable. Little Secrets has everything you want in a thriller - complex characters, heart-pounding suspense and a stunning conclusion. Jennifer Hillier is one of my favorite writers, and this is her best book yet. - Riley Sager, author of The Last Time I Lied
Little Secrets will leave readers completely floored. You don't just read this book; you inhale it. - Mary Kubica, author of The Good Girl
A superb novel - deeply disturbing and really packed with emotions... Emotional, unsettling, thrilling and redemptive. - Jo Spain, author of The Confession
Little Secrets is outstanding, a true read-in-one-sitting thriller - I couldn't put it down. Simply fantastic. - Alex Lake, author of AFTER ANNA
Jennifer Hillier always goes where other writers fear to tread, and Little Secrets is a dark and dazzling treat for crime fiction fans. - Mark Edwards, author of The Retreat
A fast-paced, gorgeously written novel with genuine heart and a lot of emotion. - Crimereads: The New Wave of Thrillers
Hillier is a heck of a thriller writer - Crimereads: Most Anticipated Crime Books of 2020
Shocking, twisted and brilliant. For fans of Shari Lapena, Liz Nugent and Gillian Flynn. Excellent. - Will Dean, author of Dark Pines
