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Keeping Secrets (Children of the Light Book 1) by [Donna Porter]

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A woman with a past, a man determined to uncover the truth, and a secret that could tear them apart forever.

A Grieving Husband: Amon Cayle needs a seamstress. He has spent the last year rebuilding his life after the tragic death of his wife in a kitchen fire, the same fire that nearly took the life of his eldest son as well. The business of grieving their loss, as well as the work of his tobacco plantation, has caused him to neglect the simplest of tasks. His family now needs clothes and despite his dislike for Mary McKechnie, and their shared past, he offers her the job.

A Desperate Mother: Mary McKechnie needs a job. Her brother has threatened to take her daughters and place them into indentured service if she can’t provide for them. He hasn’t made it any easier by insisting she work only for fellow Friends. When Amon Cayle offers her a job, she has little choice but to accept.

A Devastating Secret: The last time Amon spoke with Mary, after she walked away from him into the arms of another man over twenty years ago, she assured him she was not keeping secrets. He didn’t believe her then, and he doesn’t believe her now. While she is working for him, he is determined to find answers. She is just as determined to not give them.

Will Mary be able to save Amon from the past? Or will his love threaten to destroy them both?

Keeping Secrets is the first book in the Children of the Light Series. The Society of Friends (Quakers) and 1750s colonial Virginia, on the cusp of the French and Indian War, provide the backdrop for this sweeping historical about families trying to live their faith in a new land. Fans of series books will enjoy this series of faith, love, and redemption.

Length: 401 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 15 - 18

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Donna Hechler Porter graduated from Texas A & M University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. She taught for a number of years before choosing to homeschool her children. An avid history buff and genealogist, she has written three books on her own family history. Keeping Secrets is her first novel. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN : B00KK87I66
Language : English
File size : 5781 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
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Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 401 pages

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L. M. Wilson

When is the Right Time to Reveal Secrets?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2015

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Mixed feelings about this book. I struggled a little at the beginning and almost gave up with the way the characters spoke and addressed each other although at the time it was set it was about a group of people belonging to a 'Community of Friends' so the form of speech would be authentic. In time I grew more used to this. The book is well written and the author has done her research. Set in Virginia around 1700 it is authentic in the description of how the people in the Community lived and the standards they lived by in their little 'Community of Friends' The main theme is about 'secrets' past and present held by the main characters, all of whom are deeply drawn. Given the time the book is set the way the characters interact is very different from the modern way people live, The secrets are so damaging between them all and emotions run rampant. Overall the many secrets reminded me of a ball of wool that has become so hopelessly tangled up it appears impossible to ever free them. Characters are prevented from gaining any happiness because they all refuse to give up their secrets for various reasons Some are afraid of causing pain to their loved ones, others keep their secrets out of the fear of consequences to themselves and their loved ones; then there are the ones who have been too hurt to speak of why or keep quiet due to personal guilt and blackmailing threats if they speak! The story is extremely complex. In a way it keeps you guessing, yet in another way the reader just knows that the 'baddies' will eventually get their just deserts and hopefully the main characters who are normal flawed human beings will eventually find the happiness they are seeking. I found myself feeling quite frustrated at the determination of each of them to keep their secrets, no matter what punishment came their way I found the ending a bit too pat. It was almost as if the author just wanted it all sorted so the feeling was for the reader that all would be well - eventually! As apparently there is a second book, hopefully more will be revealed but I am not sure I want to buy it to be honest, after feeling quite emotionally wrung out by the high drama of it all with the story's very many tragic twists and turns, some of which I felt as a modern reader seemed over the top as in the lashings.

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Mo Fenech

Shaft a brilliant book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 September 2019

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I was loathe to put the book down when I became tired. I was on edge the whole time hoping for this or that to happen. Thank you very much for a book well written.

Althea Hillier

Truth and Honesty

Reviewed in Canada on 13 May 2017

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An emotional roller coaster! The author has so capably drawn her readers into the midst of two families who have experienced their share of heartache, shame, pain, and
anger. After their spouses passed away, Mary and her ex-boyfriend, Amon, renewed their friendship. Would their pass, plus the fact they both had a family, stand in their way of taking their relationship to a new level? This story will drive home the importance of truth and complete honesty in a relationship. As the story unravels, you will discover the challenges and sacrifices those two families had to make and for David and Annie the price would be high. I highly recommend this book.

Brassa

A great read

Reviewed in the Netherlands on 10 December 2020

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Tuis book speaks to so many different emotions, a rollercoaster that leaves u wanting more. I find myself reading until the wee hours of the morning. It is definately wort reading. Thanks Ms Porter u to ok us on a journey.

sunny

Reviewed in Canada on 2 October 2015

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This was a good book, it grabbed my interest right away and kept me wanting to read more. My only problem was the cruel way the people treated each other. But otherwise, I really enjoyed it.

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