This was a pretty great mystery. While I didn't find the characters all that likeable, that's rarely the point of a good mystery. It did slow down the book for me a little as I would get fed up occasionally and put it down for another book, but the twists and turns were all worth it.

I can't imagine the horror of losing a child, and having to live with that loss. How guilt and regret can eat at your soul and upset any relationship. The rage and powerlessness don't go away with time, only action can focus those feelings.
That is what happens in this book, it is heartbreaking. The revelations that come once the grieving mom begins to take action on her own unravel a number of mysteries surrounding the kidnapping. are surprising.
It was hard to read the beginning but it gets easier as it goes along and really picks up speed toward the end.
I won't give anything else away- give it a whirl.
The writing is good, the author really does allow us to understand the misery of everyone.

Holy moly! This isn’t my first book by Jennifer Hillier and I look forward to more in the future. Marin and Derek’s 4 year old son was kidnapped 16 months ago. They’re both dealing with the unknown in their own completely different ways. Just when you think you know where this story is found, TWIST! And such an amazing twist!!! I couldn’t wait to read through the end to find out the conclusion. I definitely recommend this book!

5 stars!! This book was incredible, I started it 2 days ago and could not put it down! It grips you from the very first page and the intensity does not let up the entire time. I had to know what happened next! Little Secrets centers around Marin Machado and her husband Derek, and starts when their son, Sebastian, is abducted from a busy shopping area a few days before Christmas. The story fast forwards to 16 months later, where we find Marin still desperately trying to cope and find out what happened to Sebastian. Derek is now involved in affair with a much younger woman, McKenzie. Marin's life begins to spiral to darker places that she could have ever imagined, and we find out piece by piece how the characters are intertwined and what could have possibly happened to Sebastian. Little Secrets was one of the best thrillers I have read in a long time! Highly Recommend!

I recently received an ARC for one of my most anticipated 2020 thriller reads (thank you, NetGalley! ❤) -  Little Secrets, by Jennifer Hillier, author of Jar of Hearts.  In this book, we follow Marin whose life is unraveling. She used to have it all - a happy marriage to her college sweetheart, an adorable son, and a successful career. But in a matter of 8 minutes, her world came crashing down when her son was abducted in broad daylight. Just over a year later, Marin struggles every single day just to put one foot in front of the other and carry on with a life without her son.  She has hired a private investigator, and when this P.I. accidentally discovers Marin's husband is having an affair with a much younger woman, Marin suddenly receives the jolt she needs. She's lost her son;  she's not about to lose her husband also.  On her road to fix this situation, though, she uncovers more truths that will rock her world.⁣⁣
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This book grabbed me from the beginning and didn't let go. The pacing was just right, and it made it super hard to put the book down. And while I did figure  out the whodunnit pretty early on, the twists and turns this story took kept me riveted.  This was a ⭐⭐⭐⭐ read for me and one I predict this will be one of 2020's hot thriller reads. ⁣⁣
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Jennifer Hillier is great! I had read her novel, Jar of Hearts, last year, and loved it. Much of the same with Little Secrets this year. Marin Machado's life couldn't be much better: great marriage, great career, great child. Walking through a mall one day right before Christmas, Marin lets go of her son's hand, and Sebastian disappears. It only takes 480 seconds for Marin's entire life to turn upside down. Fast forward sixteen months, and the police are no closer to finding Sebastian than they were the day he disappeared. Marin, unbeknownst to her husband who she now barely speaks to, hires a PI. Instead of finding out where Sebastian is, the PI begins to discover all of the little secrets everyone would rather keep hidden. This story dives right into the action and really doesn't let go. It had me placing myself in the position of the various characters and wondering what I would do. This would be a great book to talk about. A great pick for book clubs.

Really good book. Tugged at my heart emotionally. Lots of secrets in these people’s lives. It’s best to go into this one completely blind. Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this one!

From cover to cover I loved it. The expected was not the norm and the unexpected was always right around the corner. People were not who they seemed and the secrets and actions of everyone is questionable as the story unfolds.

I loved the writing and story. The POV and dialogues allowed me to think about what would I do or feel in that situation. There were several moments where I am sure my mouth dropped from surprise and I teared up from the outcomes. The characters were all full bodied and held their own on each page. This was a great suspenseful read!

Thank you NetGalley and Minotaur Books for the chance to read this book and share my opinion!

Wow! This book was amazing! I was immediately pulled in to this tale of child abduction, grief, infidelity, heartbreak, and healing. So many twists and turns, but I thought I’d figured it out...not quite! This thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat! Well developed characters drive the storyline.

We'll written, suspenseful, thrilling. Kept me guessing til the very end & shocked when I finished.. Will be recommending this one to others.

I was floored when I read 'Jar of Hearts' by Jennifer Hillier. I loved it and hence when I got my hands on 'Little Secrets' I was so excited! And for all good reason because I thoroughly enjoyed this book as well.

A mother driven to the edge by the disappearance of her son learns her husband is having an affair with the woman who might have kidnapped him.
Four hundred and eighty seconds. That’s how long it took for someone to steal Marin Machado's four-year-old son.
Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They're admired in their community and are a loving family. Up until the day Sebastian is taken.

That's all I'm going to say about the plot. This is one of my fastest read I’ve done lately because gripping page turner truly had me hooked from the beginning.

Jennifer Hillier is absolutely the queen of thrillers! Can't wait to read more of her!

Wowwww!!! What an amazing read! The story had so many twists and turns. You liked a character, then you hated them... You could feel their vulnerability, worry, anger. As a parent, it was difficult to think of my child being abducted,.. the emotions that Marin felt were heartbreaking yet completely relatable. I really enjoyed this book and would read more by this author!

I really enjoyed this book. I found it hard to put down because it was very suspenseful. From the moment it started, there were lots of twists and turns. From the beginning when Sebastian is taken from his mother, Little Secrets kept me on the edge of my seat. I have not read any of Jennifer Hillier’ books before, but I am looking forward to reading some of her other novels

LITTLE SECRETS REVIEW!
4.5 Mind-blowing Stars!

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"Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They're admired in their community and are a loving family. Up until the day their son Sebastian is taken."
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Okay, so it’s no secret that Jennifer Hillier’s JAR OF HEARTS is one of my all-time favourite reads. So, when my ARC request for LITTLE SECRETS was given the green light, I freaked out. For real. Thankfully, this book did not disappoint! I devoured it in a day and can’t stop thinking about it. This is definitely a slow burn thriller – I felt like I was waiting for the other shoe to drop for ¾ of the story. But, I got to say, the twists in the last chunk were jaw dropping! I did NOT see it coming!

This is a book that is best to read “blind” so I don’t want to give much more away but I highly recommend adding LITTLE SECRETS to your TBR list!! Publish date April 2020.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my advanced review copy!

I seriously sat down to read this book and finished it in a day!! Jennifer Hillier is one of my favorite authors! I know when I pick up one of her books it’s going to be an amazing thriller! Jar Of Hearts is one of my favorite thrillers and now Little Secrets is right up there with it! How well do we really know the person we married? Marin has the perfect life she’s owns a Salon where celebrities go, She’s married to Derek, and they have an amazing son named Sebastian everything is perfect. The Saturday before Christmas while shopping, Sebastian let’s go of Marins hands while she’s on the phone and he’s gone! Fast forward 16months Sebastian is still missing and after a failed suicide attempt Marin and Derek’s marriage is deteriorating. Marin hires a private investigator after the police have failed at finding any clues and it’s discovered Derek is having an affair with a much younger woman named Makenzie. Marin has already lost her son and she refuses to lose her husband in the process. While talking with her old college friend/ ex boyfriend Sal she discovers she can hire a “fixer” to get rid of the lying tramp whose sleeping with her husband. What happens next will take you on a wild twisted road of lies and secrets. This book will have you questioning everyone’s motive and leave you wondering whose lying and whose telling the truth and who has the most to lose?

Best book I’ve read in years. I could t put it down it was so well written, fast paced and surprising.

I was absolutely hooked from page 1. A parent's worst nightmare befalls Marin and now she has to figure out how she can keep going. A year goes by with no sign of her son and as her marriage is falling apart she's struck by another blow.

This is the perfect scenario for a great suspense thriller. Little bits and pieces are revealed at the right time that keep you on the edge of your seat, reading well into the night. Each twist was a new path that lead to the truth which I would have never guessed. Amazing! I recommend this to anyone who loves the perfect edge of your seat thriller.

Excellent emotional novel. I am not sure how to describe this book, as it covers an array of issues including the disappearance of a beloved child, mental illness, and infidelity. As a fan of Ms. Hillier's previous books, I was thrilled to get a copy of Little Secrets. This book did not disappoint. I went through the whole range of emotions during the reading of this book. I was heartbroken, angry, and totally emotional during this roller coaster of a ride. When Marin loses sight of her 5 year old son at a busy market her world is never the same. I was totally engrossed in this book until the end. Best book I have read in years, highly recommend!

I always end up reading Jennifer Hillier books in one day. And “Little Secrets” was no exception.

The psychological thriller begins with the kidnapping of Marin and Derek’s 4 year old son from a shopping mall and picks up a year and half later while the couple are dealing with the effects of that. I really don’t want to say more than that because half the fun is the crazy twists and turns the book takes.

There are too many characters and some implausible plot twists, this book is fun and hard to put down.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

3.5 stars

Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier is a taut, spellbinding thriller that will have you flipping the pages faster and faster. The tension starts immediately, and the author just ratchets up the suspense with each chapter. It would be a shame if this book flies under the radar, it’s that good! Fast paced, full of twists you’ll never see coming. A definite and resounding 5 stars. I received an ARC of this book from the publisher through @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.