I am a HUGE fan of this author, having read the majority of her books so when she contacted me to see if I would like to read an eARC of her newest novel, the answer was an overwhelming YES!!!!!! And I will admit I also did a happy dance!!

As the synopsis states, Caroline Corbett sets out on a mission to find her father that she hasn't had a relationship with for close to 30 years. The reason being is because his sister, her aunt Lanie who helped raised her wants to see her brother one last time before she passes and time is running out.

However, during her search, Caroline doesn't realize that she has opened a Pandora's Box on many fronts and there are some people who want to stop her from pursuing her search (sorry for being vague but don't want to even let one smidgen of a spoiler to slip through).

Lies, betrayals, love, tenacity, fraud, bribery, murder, trust, bribery, inner demons, family, and a promise that spiraled out of control. And this reader felt each and every emotion that the characters felt.

Without giving anything else away, Ms. Sissel weaves and interweaves storylines that had me trying to guess how all the characters were connected. A writing style that is in all her books and I have yet to figure one out.

Her writing is fluid and descriptive, which allowed me to create such vivid imagery in my mind. Characters that are flawed but relatable. The story had me trying to read faster because I wanted to see how it all came together, but then, on the other hand, I didn't want the story to end because I was invested in all of the characters. The suspense was taut throughout.

If you haven't read one of her books, TRUST ME, you are missing out!

And like I say with every book that I read by this amazing author, I now have to try, to patiently wait for her next novel, which is always the negative after finishing one of her books. And in the meantime, I will ponder how this phenomenally talented author writes one book after another that is truly captivating.

Posted to GoodReads on Feb. 25th: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42445061-tell-no-one?ac=1&from_search=true
Will be posted on my blog May 14th: http://cmashlovestoread.com/?p=20023

Caroline is on a search for her estranged father, Hoff, to fulfill her aunts dying wish to see her brother one last time. She hasn't seen or spoken to her father in 30 years. Harris, Hoff's son-in-law (who disappeared on him and his mother) is working through issues of his own besides being without Hoff. He's struggling with addiction and his poor decisions have caused strain between him and wife and sons. Their search for Hoff will uncover secrets and bring to surface old wounds.
This was a good read but more of a drama than mystery/thriller.
Thank you to Barbara Taylor Sissel, Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of this book.

In Tell No One, readers are drawn into an intricate web of family secrets, abandonment, and deception. The story is told from two points of view: Caroline, who is looking for her father who disappeared 30 years earlier; Harris, a trusted coach and mentor who is caught up in something that can destroy everything and everyone he loves. One thing that sets Barbara Sissel’s books apart from other suspense novels is the depth of emotion that I feel for the characters, their struggles and their demons. In this book, my feelings for Caroline and Harris and the supporting cast were as tangled as their own complex set of circumstances. This book left me pondering so many issues—the sacrifices parents and children will make to protect each other; the fact that right and wrong are not always clear cut; that the consequences of our actions, both big and small, can have far-reaching effects; is it sometimes better to not know the truth? Book clubs will have much to discuss after reading this novel! Thank you to the publisher and net galley for providing a copy of this book.

Thank you to Lake Union Publishing and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Once I started this book, I quickly realized that it was not a mystery/thriller (as I had thought), but a drama. Well-written, certainly, but not my thing at all. Plus I have absolutely no interest in sports, and so all in all found this hard going. If you like dramas, then you will probably enjoy this book. Unfortunately, not the case for me - which is why I did not rate it higher.

A twisting turning thriller. Did not see that end coming. A quick read because you'll have to finish it in one sitting!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Beyond amazing I enjoyed this book so very much. The characters and storyline were fantastic. The ending I did not see coming Could not put down nor did I want to.

A heart wrenching story. You'll not be able to put down until the end. The characters will capture your heart. Life battles with past and drugs. Will past repeat the present? Finding the truth can hurt or can heal.

Caroline Corbett is determined to fulfill her dying aunt’s wish. She wants to be reunited with her brother who has not been seen by any family member in years. Caroline’s father, Hoff, left her family and remarried when she was young. He was never a part of their lives and she felt neglected by his actions.

The search for Hoff gives Caroline a break from her own difficulties. Her marriage is at a crossroads and the business she shares with her husband has been mismanaged. Because of this, Caroline finds herself absorbed in the task of locating her father. Her search leads into his mysterious past and pushes her to begin sorting out her future.

Barbara Sissel’s book is a compelling story. Tell No One is a story about family dynamics, secrets, and relationships. The author did a wonderful job of weaving different characters into the story as this mystery unfolds.

Let me start by saying that this book was mediocre. It was horrid but wasn’t among the greatest I’ve read either. I’m not really a sports fanatic so this was a somewhat hard read. Plus it was a little slow but I wanted to see how it would end, which was worth reading to know. It was more drama than anything and at some moments a little too descriptive. The ending earned it 3 stars.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book, but it was a little bit slow for me at times. I find drug use to be a tough topic to read about sometimes, but this wasn't over the top. I was very surprised by the ending, and definitely did not see that coming. A quiet, slow burn of a mystery.

An exemplary thriller, literally couldn't sleep through the night. Great character development; the heroes were practically jumping through the pages. I highly recommend this book and this wonderful author.

What a wonderful read!! Barbara Sissel does an excellent job of building tension, the story lets the reader roll a bunch of possibilities in their heads for the solve of the mystery. The characters were all shades of grey (in a good way), and Harris was a well structured, complex addition.

My only grouch is that the story could have used more diversity and action; it was missing a bit of that “ka boom” factor.

Nonetheless I would recommend this book; Sissel builds tension beautifully and constructs a thoroughly entertaining mystery.

This book grabbed me from the start and kept me there! I had a hard time putting it down! It was intense and heartbreaking!
Loved it!!

Caroline promised her dying Aunt Lainie she would find her dad, Lainie’s brother, so they can reconcile before it’s too late. But her dad has seemingly dropped off the face of the earth.

Harris, whose mom was once married to Caro’s dad, has a drug issue, is protecting a student, and has a year’s old secret he is carrying around.

Caro’s husband has defrauded their business. And that’s just in the first few chapters. I was compelled to keep reading until all the ends were tied up. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to be an early reader in exchange for my unbiased review.

This was my first time reading a novel by this author. I enjoyed the story overall.

Caroline is on a search for her estranged father, Hoff, to fulfill her aunts dying wish to see her brother one last time. She hasn't seen or spoken to her father in 30 years. Along with knowing she's about to loose her aunt to cancer, Caroline is also dealing with the fact that her husband has done some shady stuff with their business behind her back.

The story also follows Harris, the son of the woman who Hoff left Caroline's mother for years ago. Though they also say they haven't heard from Hoff in 30 years. Harris is working through issues of his own. He's struggling with pain killer dependency and has made some really poor decisions lately that have caused strife between him and wife and sons.

Like I said, I enjoyed the story and the characters were all very well developed. I just wish the author hadn't tried cramming so many issues into the story. There was college athletic recruitment fraud, business fraud, ptsd, domestic abuse, drug abuse and infidelity. It just seemed too much though it all was wrapped up very neatly in the end.

I will definitely check out other books by this author.

Tell No One has a premise that draws in the reader - estranged and long lost father, a mysterious disappearance, and an air of foreboding that lingers throughout the story. However, I was confused from the beginning. The first chapter made me feel as though I’d perhaps missed a few chapters, and while the author forges on at a dizzying pace, the details and nuances that flesh out good books are clearly missing. Too much is crammed in too quickly, with no transitions. The characters lack depth, and added to this are side plots (marriage problems, etc) that feel disjointed. Overall, it felt like a very forced story that lacks the sophistication needed to make a book enjoyable.

I think I would have liked this one more if it just would have picked a lane and stayed in it. Some of the personal issues of the main characters bogged down the story. I basically didn't care for anything that wasn't directly related to the disappearance of Caroline's father.

Caroline Corbett hasn't seen her father since he vanished from her life and the town he lived in decades ago. After her dying aunt begs Caroline to go find him she attempts to search for him but it soon becomes apparent that some people aren't too happy she's around and asking questions. Digging up the truth might prove costly.

I'm pretty much always game for any mystery involving a missing person and that is the main reason I kept reading this one. The story alternates between two different characters. For much of the book I only really felt invested in Caroline's part and not Harris' storyline but that changed towards the end after I had had enough of Caroline and her marriage and love life woes. I wasn't all that impressed with Harris and his messy life either but at least it tied in better with the rest of the story.

The author scored some points with having a pretty decent ending. I'm not saying it was entirely satisfying but it wasn't one that I was expecting so that helped redeem the book a little bit in my eyes. Overall, this is an okay read, nothing more, nothing less.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review.!

I enjoyed this book, the writing style and the incredibly detailed character development. I liked reading from two perspectives to build the story and unravel the mystery surrounding Hoff’s disappearance, however, I felt like Sissel tried to incorporate too many issues. From a missing father, abuse, infidelity, drug addiction, fraud, crumbling marriages, PTSD, long lost love, robberies, coverups (shall I go on?) it felt a little overwhelming. That being said, Sissel did tie everything together nicely and I wasn’t left feeling like I needed answers.

For anyone who enjoys a good family drama/mystery that isn’t overly predictable, I would highly recommend Tell No One.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was a quick, easy read. A (trying to be) sports centered mystery. I really thought something else was going to happen, but it didn't! Not mind blowing, but I enjoyed reading it.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Caroline is in search for her estranged father. He seemed to have fallen off the face of the earth years ago. She made a promise to her dying aunt she would find him. In her search, she uncovers some deep and heartbreaking secrets about her Dad and family. Beautifully written and powerfully told. I devoured this book. Unputdownable!