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E. V. Seymour writes a hugely engrossing and entertaining novel that deals with some serious issues in this gripping thriller full of suspense and lies.

Molly, the daughter of a retired police officer, is devastated when her sister, Scarlet, is killed in a random accident following an argument that leaves Molly feeling horribly guilty. Scarlet's husband Nate, also feels responsible for other reasons, but, astonishingly, their parents, who doted on Scarlet, accept the accident at face value - so why is it only Molly who feels like it was a setup? As Molly searches for the truth, she discovers more and more questions and secrets than any member of her family including herself, would not wish to be answered or revealed.

E. V. Seymour delivers an unrestrained and exuberant story of family drama with a toxic concoction of police corruption, secrets, affairs, sex, drugs and deception. Everything eventually crash-lands around Molly as she unravels the story that follows one fateful moment many years ago that has haunted family and friends.

Her Sister's Secret is a cracking story and a book that I revelled in all the way through. It brought no disappointments and everything was beautifully wrapped up in the fabulous finale. A riveting tale of familial dysfunction, unscrupulousness and the burden of truth, I'm very happy to recommend this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this novel from Harper Impulse via NetGalley at my own request. This review is my own unbiased opinion.

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What really happened the day Molly’s sister Scarlet died? Molly isn’t the sort to let things rest and soon finds herself in a maze of secrets as she tries to find all the answers. No slow burner this, quick and pacy the whole way through with plenty of thrills and spills as all the long held secrets are revealed. I loved it straightaway, it wasn’t boring or stilted and for once I didn’t have to skim read!

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The story had enough plotlines and red-herrings to keep readers on their toes. A strong female protagonist with a dark and handsome love interest, who could or could not be the killer, kept me engaged. Solid suspense story with a satisfying ending.

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Secrets can kill. This is a fun read.Very thrilling and suspenseful about family secrets it was a great book and I could not put it down

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Thank you NetGalley and Publishers for granting me early access to "Her Sisters Secret".

I'm currently in the middle of a major move, but I will definitely come back at a later time and write out a full review and rating. Thank you so much!

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A great read - I enjoyed this a lot. Fast paced with lots of twists to keep the reader guessing.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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3-4 stars. This was a good thriller, not one that originally grabbed my attention and had me hooked; but one I was able to finish after some time and enjoy. It had some very good parts and was well written for the most part, but I did feel as though something was missing. Not sure exactly what it was, but it kept me from being completely absorbed. Will recommend to others.

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This was a surprisingly good book. It had me in suspense but at times there was so much going on with different characters it was a bit hard to keep track of it all. That being said I still really enjoyed this book. Thanks NetGalley.

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Quite a fast read, the book gripped me with its plot.

A woman died in a car crash and the police suspected it wasn't an accident. The story soon revealed its twists and turns, the lies some told, some untold. 3 sisters were them, one died, one was addicted and it was left to the third to uncover the truth.

My first book by author E. V. Seymour, the story pulled me in with the first chapter. The characters were complex, each had a story in them. The writing kept the tension drawn across its pages like a tense rubberband. The suspense was high. I read this at one go as I wanted to get to the end.

Clues were left, but I ignored them as I wanted to read this book for the pure pleasure of it. Overall, a fun read

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Thrilling story, great plot and characters that keep you guessing right til the end. Great for fans of this genre. Really enjoyable.

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Her Sister's Secret by E.V.Seymour begins with a woman killed in a car crash. We read her emotions, thoughts, fears and anguish as the car careens into another. We suspect, and eventually so do the police, that this was no accident and the driver intentionally killed herself via the fatal crash. But that is just the beginning to the twists, secrets and questions that we encounter within.

There are three Napier siblings - one is perfect and adored, one struggles to live up the image her sister has set while never quite achieving that goal in the eyes of their parents. The third doesn't even try to meet the parental expectations and is now a recovering addict. When the perfect sibling dies in this car crash, one sibling withdraws back into their addiction and the other, Molly, goes on a quest to learn the truth. Why would her perfect sister with a perfect husband and perfect life kill herself - and did she intentionally attempt to kill the other driver as well? As Molly searches for the truth, she discovers more questions and secrets than anyone, including herself, are prepared to answer.

Everything about Her Sister's Secret was interesting: the characters were complex, the writing was exceptional and the plot was riviting. There were plenty of red herrings to keep me guessing how the ending would play out. I had my own suspicions, but the nuances of the story line kept me intrigued to the very end. This is exactly how thrillers and suspense should be written. If you haven't picked up Her Sister's Secret yet, then I highly encourage you to do so.

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Sisters. You grew up together in the same house. Shared the same parents and experiences. You have no secrets. You know everything there is to know about each other. Maybe you do, maybe you don't.

EV Seymour has written an excellent story of how a family dynamic is joined, yet separated, and how survivors must fill in the gaps in between. When her sister dies in a car accident, questions are raised and no one seems to know...or even care...how to find the answers. As the surviving sister digs for answers, what she thought she knew seems to be a carefully constructed back story that her sister built to keep the family out of something sinister. The consequences have only begun,

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E.V. Seymour is a new to me author. The description of the book sounded really good, so I thought why not give it a go? Unfortunately, I kept losing interest in the story. I kept bouncing to other books and finished several, which is never a good sign. First, the story starts with the heroine's sister committing suicide. That is not the problem. The problem is that chapter is in the first person so when you get to the next chapter, it is also in the first person. It took me a couple chapters to realize that it was now in Molly's (the heroine) POV. Next, there were too many characters and only one was really likeable & she was only a minor character! Finally, the story is really, really long and in parts very convoluted. I really started not to care about the answer to the mystery. It's an ok read, but the story is not going to stick with me. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

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What would you do if your sister was in a terrible accident that makes NO sense? Molly will stop at nothing to find our what really happened to her older sister Scarlett.
Molly went a little overboard with her investigation. Her family was VERY dysfunctional! It didn't take me long to finish it but it could've been a little better.

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The book was a fast-paced, action-packed thriller with mystery (more of fact-finding, really). What starts as looking for heroine's sister's secrets, quickly becomes finding more about finding her family's secrets. Her sister's death becomes the catalyst to the heroine's search for answers about her family.

There were a lot of characters involved and at places, the happenings of the story was confusing. In the beginning itself, the first chapter is from her sister Scarlet's perspective and it took about four chapters for me to realize that. There were few lose ends that I felt required more tying up and the ending felt unsatisfactory to me, but mostly the story had twists and turns enough to keep me engaged.

Where I felt the book was lacking, is the emotional aspects. The heroine's feelings and consequently her actions felt off for someone who was dealing with her sister's death and later her family's secrets. For example, the first few chapters that deal with the entire family receiving new about Scarlet's death. The heroine and her mother stay at home after finding out that Scarlet was in hospital after an accident because her mother has a migraine. I just can't imagine a mother sleeping at home when her daughter is in hospital.

The characters, including the heroine, came off as very self-centered and cold-hearted. Like, her mother worried about Scarlet's face when she was fighting for her life; the heroine going to work the very same day that they learn about Scarlet's death; the heroine focusing on what her brother said, instead of her sister's death; or the heroine and Scarlet's husband talking about legal matters and searching through Scarlet's things the very same day. It all seemed very mercenary, unbelievable and unrealistic. It would have been much better if the timeline of the story was different - maybe, started few days after Scarlet's death.

Though the characters put me off, the story mostly was engaging. If I only focus on the mystery and thriller part, the story would gain another star. Overall, I would rate this book 2.5 stars.

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When Molly Napiers sister Scarlet dies in a road traffic accident, Molly believes her sister had a secret and attempts to discover what it is.

When she meets Rocco Noble she can't help but wonder if there's something else about him, who is he and just how far does this secret go?

I read this within a few hours the secret just gets bigger and bigger! It's a real page turner that I couldn't put down. The characters are well formed and those you grow to love you can't help but be shocked by.

For those who enjoy a bit of a mystery/ thriller I recommend this!

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This one kept me engrossed. It is a thrilling read where everyone has a secret or two. Molly wants her questions answered in regards to her sisters death. But somethings are better left alone. This was a face paced, hard to put down, twisty ride. A grieving family where things and people are not always as they seem. Excellent book that I would highly recommend.

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I have never read one of E.V. Seymour books before so I didn’t know what to expect. Well, I was hooked on this book from the very first chapter. The entire book you’re learning along the Molly all these secrets and still have no idea how it’s going to unfold until the very last page of the book. I really enjoyed it, would definitely recommend it.

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I received an ARC copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest opinion of it. I found it a little hard to understand with the British language used at times and I really didn't like any of the characters.

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I’ve received this book from netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion, thank you, I’ve enjoyed this book from early morning to late afternoon. Once started, I could not stop. Wow! So many twists and turns - Every time I thought I knew what was coming or what was what- I couldn’t be more wrong. If you’re looking for an intense, edge of your seat read, then look no further... This book will deliver everything a suspense/thriller promises.

Thank you again!

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