A tale of finding oneself after a lifetime of believing you know yourself.  Quinn had a loving mother her whole life, and a missing father. Or so she believed. The discovery that this wasn't true, on her mother's deathbed, rocks her world. She determines to go to Maui, where her mother grew up, and seek the truth. Little does she know how many tangles she will have to unravel in her search for her true father. Complicating matters are a possessive and controlling fiance who doesn't want Quinn to strike out on her own in search of the truth. and an issue with the house she impulsively buys on the island.

Kay Bratt writes from her heart. She imbues each work with a piece of her heart, and this one is no different.

This is another beautiful read from Kay Bratt.  Loved the characters and the storyline was very engaging. Now I've finished the book, I'm desperate to visit Hawaii! The book really does portray the beautiful energy of Hawaii. The characters were really relatable and likeable. 

For any Kay Bratt fan, of which there are many, this is a must and if you've never read anything from her before give it a go, its recommended. 

Thank you Lake Union Publishing and NewGalley.

Quinn Maguire embarks on a journey of self discovery after her mother confessed on her death bed that Quinn’s father is not her biological father. Quinn’s mother wants her ashes taken back to Maui and while in Maui Quinn seems to find the truth about her beginnings in life. 
This book takes the reader into a beautifully woven story with such amazing descriptions of Maui that as a reader I felt like I could visualize where Quinn was.
Quinn makes many surprising discoveries while she is in Maui. 
I was sorry to finish this book as I truly enjoyed the story. I look forward to another book about Quinn Maguire.

What a beautiful magical journey of self discovery Quinn has. From being complacent in her life to becoming the driver in her life. An finds herself in the chaos of self doubt and becomes who she was always meant to be. Obama is at the heart of the book. I couldn't put the book down. Each page, each chapter was beautifully written. The description of Maui swirls around you as you read. A book I will definitely read over and over again and will recommend to many of my friends.

The very first page of this book is captivating. You will not want to put it down! Such an interesting twist and so heartwarming. Setting is in paradise so what is not to like? The ending will have you reaching for your kleenexes. Put this one on your must read list!

Well, this story hit very close to home for me.  As I started reading it, I went through many emotions, one of which was if I could get through reading this story.  I did continue reading it, am glad I did as it is a very intriguing story.
A heartwarming story about family secrets, finding oneself and most of all, how to forgive.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.  
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author, Kay Bratt, for the opportunity to read the ARC of True to Me and give my true and honest review.

I LOVED this book. It was beautifully written, with so much descriptive detail, and I fell in love with every single character. It made me want to get up and move to Hawaii! 

I could feel the relationships between Quinn and Ethan, and Quinn and Maggie, and loved how those relationships continued to develop and change throughout the storyline. Quinn was a genuinely likable main character, someone I’d want to be my best friend! 

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Kay Bratt’s talent in character development really shines in this incredible book. A story that grabbed ahold of me from the first few pages and never disappointed. I now have a desire to visit Maui, and to experience the beauty that Kay depicts.  True to Me kept me clinging to each chapter as Quinn searched for answers about her family and discovered her own inner strength to live “pono”. It left me yearning for more.

Quinn and Ethan have been together for ten years. When Quinn's mother passes, Quinn leaves for Maui to fulfill her mother's final wishes. Along the way, Quinn discovers much about herself - including an inner strength she didn't know she had.

Ms. Bratt does an excellent job of making the characters in this book relatable, especially to those of us who have had less than perfect relationships.

I had the opportunity to read an ARC of this book.

True to Me was truly a delight to read.  The story is set mostly in Hawaii. As I read, I felt myself craving Kona coffee and the salty air of sandy beaches.  In learning about the traditions of the Hawaiian culture, Quinn learns to see herself for who she is, rather than who others see her to be. For years she lived up to the image of her long-time boyfriend, causing her to lose contact with her childhood friend, while in Hawaii, Quinn finds herself longing for that true friendship and working to reconnect with Maggie. Quinn uncovers some stunning family surprises that give her a whole new view of who she is. The cast of characters that Quinn meets through in this story are memorable and realistic. I hope we are reunited with some of them in future stories!

This is the most beautiful book I’ve read in a long time. This is my first experience with Kay Bratt but it definitely won’t be my last. Her writing is exquisite and the way she told the story had me feeling every emotion right along with Quinn, the main character. The themes of restoration and self discovery were woven so perfectly into each page of the book and I couldn’t put it down as I was so emotionally invested that I couldn’t wait to know how it would all work out. I truly felt like I was living the story. I’m not going to give a synopsis since anyone can read the book’s blurb. Just hear this: Read this book! You won’t regret it!

True to Me by Kay Bratt

I can’t say enough about this book.  It is so good !!!  

Quinn’s mother whispers a dying declaration on her death bed.  It will change Quinn’s life forever.  Nothing is as it seems.  Her past is not hers to claim.  Her future is now uncertain.  Even the present is beginning to feel tentative.  Why?

The author takes the reader on a journey to find oneself.  As Quinn discovers her past and her future takes shape, the reader is called upon to look at oneself.  Seize the moment.  Feel the sunshine on your face.   Feel the sand beneath your feet.  Embrace family and friends.

But beyond all, be true to yourself.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for an advanced review copy of this book.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

True to me
Kay Bratt

I have read a few books by this author and have enjoyed them all so far. I’m reviewing this one as a ARC for Netgalley.

The cover of this book is beautiful and the author describes the locations in the story so clearly that I have a real hankering to visit these amazing places!

Quinn starts the story off by sending off her DNA to an ancestry finder group. All of her life for as long as she could remember it was her and her mum and no one else. Her mum spoke of her love for Maui, her birth place, but never suggested going back there in any of their many conversations. 

When the time comes that Quinn’s mother is dying, she needs to confess something to her. Quinn’s father isn’t who she was told it was. With Quinn in a confused state from this information and emotional turmoil at losing her only parent she doesn’t think to ask her mother any further details. 

The pacing of the book allowed me to feel like I really knew Quinn. She meets some real characters on her journey and apart from her high powered fiancé Ethan who is a  real catch for Quinn, I loved them all. 

Quinn’s path leads her to an amazing truth and at the same time helps her to re-evaluate what is important to her and realise what it is she really wants. 

A past friendship is rekindled and it’s one of those friendships where it’s like you have never been apart.
I didn’t find the ending obvious and the book left me smiling by the end and wondering how accessible Waikiki falls really is?

Once I started reading this book, I couldn't stop! The story of Quinn's journey to Hawaii and self-discovery is well written, with relatable, believable characters and beautiful descriptions! I can't wait for the next Kay Bratt book!

This touching and heart warming story will have you gripped from the start. 
Told with sensitivity it tells of the horror that Quinn, in her thirties and after the recent death of her adored mother, finds that her world is turned upside down.
Disillusioned with her life, she travels to Maui to fulfill her mother's last wishes, hoping to find out also whether she can trace her father.
This search unfolds in an exciting way as Quinn discovers the true meaning of family love, friendship and 'pono.'
I loved the book!
I am a fan of all Kay's work and shall wait eagerly for the sequel.
Many thanks to Kay and NetGalley for giving me an advanced review copy.
All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.

This is a beautifully written story about a young woman's search for her family and finding her true self as well.  Quinn was a successful business woman, had a fiance and thought her life was on track until her mother's deathbed confession.  Now Quinn is set out on a journey to find her family on her mothers island of Maui. During this journey Quinn finds her true self and makes life changing decisions. She reconnects with old friends and find new friends along the way.

I love books that take me to real places I’ve never been. I love hearing about the customs, the language, the people. This one takes me to Maui, where family is important, as is finding the truth about your family, which is what this story is about. Along the way, the characters join up with old friends, and make new ones.  They learn things about themselves, and others, they didn’t expect, which changes future paths they take. Throw in some mystery, a hint of romance, and a relatable lead character and you have the makings for quite an enjoyable book.

A very good story about a girl trying to find who her father is! This book sucked me in from page one! It was so good I read it in one afternoon! If you haven’t read a book by this author, you need to run to the nearest bookstore or better yet preorder this one! It’s book one in a series and I can’t wait to read the next one!! Loved the characters and the story! Definitely recommend! Thanks to Netgalley,Lake Union Publishers and the author for this early copy

Kay Bratt is a masterful story teller and True To Me is a stellar read! I always feel a deep connection to her characters and learn so much about an interesting culture, through her books. If you enjoy a rich story about family, forgiveness, and following one's own truth, then you will LOVE this book.

All I can say is WOW. True To Me is one of the best books I have read this year.  I loved it was set in Hawaii and Kays writing was so descriptive I felt I was there. The storyline pulled you in right away. Lots of twist and turns, lifestyle changes,friendships and romance. The hardest was overcoming fears and realizing her life as she knew it wasn't  what she thought.  was very happy to read there would be more books coming out  from this story.