This is certainly a book that will keep you engrossed to the very end!. 
A storyline that is full to the brim of twists and turns throughout, so much so that at times it was rather difficult to keep up!. 
Touching on a variety of difficult subjects in a sensitive, empathetic way, along with supplying each of the characters with their own strengths and weaknesses, this is certainly an intriguing read from the start and one in which I am sure others would enjoy too.

This is a difficult novel to rate, for me. I felt the first half of the book introduced too many characters without allowing us to see their connections, and as such I felt very disconnected from the characters and story. 

The second half was much better, when the number of points of view narrowed to 3 and I understood how these women fit into each others’ life. 

This book would be categorized as a drama. Everyone has BIG secrets and everyone is desperately trying to keep them hidden. The characters were not relatable to me, but the emotions each of them felt were familiar. Overall, it was okay but nothing I would encourage someone I know to read.

I am in two minds with this review as I started reading the book as the cover drew me in and the premise sounded great and reminded me of the book Disclaimer by Renee Knight when a manuscript that mirrors truth and a dark secret comes to light and the spiraling rabbit hole of the mystery and thrill that comes with separating the manuscript and the reality of the truth. However, as I got reading it, I found myself struggling a bit as the book for me was a bit too slow-paced as I love to have my books fast-paced otherwise I read it and I find my mind wandering and myself getting distracted and losing interest in the story which is what happened with me as I struggled to read the remainder of this story. I also found the characters hard to connect with as we had Sophie whose husband and child in an accident but she seemed intent on wallowing but not and she felt too pity-party for my liking and then her boss Madelyn-May just rubbed me up the wrong way and reminded me of Meryl Streep's character in the Devil Wears Prada and it's like Hello, you are the boss of a freaking parenting blog yet you are a stuck-up cow. Overall, though this book does touch on some edgy topics like child abuse etc and to those who find this area triggering will find The Secrets we Keep a heartwrenching read and how sometimes secrets can destroy someone's life in a single heartbeat and it does make you reflect and wonder whether is the truth always the best option?

3.5 stars.

The premise is interesting and the end made me cry (always a good sign in a book), but I found it really hard to believe that Sophie would donate eggs to Madelyn-May and then wind up sleeping with her husband years later. Yes it could happen (in a small town maybe), but just a little too convenient for my liking.

I also found it hard to believe that Madelyn-May wouldn't change her name after what happened. Her name is quite distinct, so didn't she think it would be possible to trace her. Yes, she was only 15 so maybe didn't think people would be looking for her but murder and arson? You better believe that everyone would be trying to find her if only to see if she knew anything.

There were also some rough bits in the writing, but I'm sure those things will be caught before publication.

Also reviewed on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56709455-the-secrets-we-keep

3.5 stars 
Very complex family drama
A bit over the top to be realistic,  but then again, maybe not.
Thsnks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

This is such a twisted, intense book! That had me glued to every page! 
The author did an outstanding job writing this I loved the plot which had me intrigued wanting more!
Thanks NetGalley Publishers and Author for this advance e~arc

This novel had quite a few twists and turns -- so many that it strains credibility -- but the twists are so juicy that I couldn't stop reading. The book touches on so many sources of pain -- addressing each with intelligence, empathy, and humanity. The author builds strength into each of her characters and helps us see different sides to them -- what are their motivations? However, the book never becomes preachy -- the whole way through, and especially at the end, it is a true thriller in women's fiction. Bastian is a kind character, and serves as a great sounding board, but this book really is about two women and their respective children. Parts are hard to read through, but it is a solid book and worth the exploration. The novel starts out with what seems like two people wholly unrelated and living separate lives but their paths converge in ways that are delicious for the reader. I want to read more from this author. Recommended reading!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. All opinions above are my own.

Sophie works at home as an editor and tries to live her solitary life after the tragic death of her spouse and child. Madelyn-Mae overcame a horrific childhood to become a successful mom blogger even though she barely spends any time with her own husband and children. Bastain who is Madelyn's husband and Sophie's boss is caught between his two worlds-work and taking care of his family and his new relationship with Sophie that goes beyond that of boss/employee. 
But what do Madelyn and Sophie have in common besides loving the same man? How did Madelyn who was unable to have children go on to give birth to twins? What does Sophie have to do with Madelyn's children? All this and more was slowly uncovered in this suspenseful drama that races to an interesting conclusion.

OMG! Really awesome book. Great storyline. Great characters. The different lives colliding like they did was great. Hoping there’s another in the works?

“The Secrets We Keep” by Nikki Lee Taylor was a heart-wrenching story about how secrets can destroy!

Sophie has been self-isolating in her house for the past five year’s morning the loss of her husband James and her son Josh. The few pleasures she embraces is her rescue dog Miss Molly, her at-home editing job and her handsome and caring boss, Bastian. The attraction she feels towards Bastian is mutual and satisfying, and even though he is married, she feels safe knowing he is there.

Blogger, Madelyn-May has the perfect life with a successful husband, perfect twins and thousands of followers. Her life wasn’t always perfect though – far from it. And, now someone is sending her taunting emails. The senders name is unfamiliar and the emails have a sinister feel to them concerning her past. She needs to find out who it is before her life comes crashing down and destroys everything she has worked so hard to create. You see, Madelyn-May has several secrets about her past and the last person she wants to know is her husband. Oh, and then there’s her followers, too!

These two women are connected by an agreement made in the past. Secrets kept from those they love because of immediate personal needs at the time. For one woman the secret is kept by deep, devoted love, for the other woman it is kept out of deception and intentional greed.

I enjoyed how the author wove the paths of these two women together, merging what felt like completely separate stories into a common end. Sophie and Madelyn-May were fully and thoroughly developed characters and this gave substance to the foundation of the story.

What seems to be missing is the development of other characters mentioned in this book. I wanted more depth built-in by the author about Sophie’s husband & son and Madelyn-Mays mother & sisters. What was offered was superficial and now I have questions about them that can’t be answered. I also question the necessity of the topic of the specific child abuse in this book. It just didn’t seem necessary to the story-line!

Trigger Warning: Child abuse; Sexual abuse

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Thank you to NetGalley for an free copy of this book. This is my honest review.

Thanks NetGalley, BooksGoSocial and Nikki Lee Taylor for a copy to review.
A heart breaking intense story about motherhood, loss, grief, love, sacrifices, hope and second chances. 
This is not a book you easily read or forget about,  it's incredibly hard sometimes to go through some parts of it...the unimaginable pain of Sophie's loss and her crippling grief...the unthinkable horrors the sisters endured in that trailer not only by their criminal of a father but mostly by their indifferent mother who allowed it all.
I loved the writing style, the originality of the storyline and the characters building, I mean there wasn't stereotyping regarding the cheating husband, the evil mistress and the wife who must deserve it all..no, the characters came out as human as possible with their weaknesses, flaws, instincts and natural behavior. 
The book didn't fall into a very clichéd ending that would have been  easily acceptable considering how the seemingly unconnected characters paths crossed gravely. 
The book's ending gives the reader couple of lines to think about, imagining how the characters will go on, is it really how their stories end?

I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it as it kept me guessing until the end, read it one sitting as couldn’t leave it down x

I was unable to download this to my kindle. I will not be able to leave a rating. I was really looking forward to reading this book as well!