This is a fantastic read! This is the first book by this author that I have read but it will definitely not be the last! This book has a shocking start and just takes off from there. I couldn't out it down. I would highly recommend!

I received this ARC from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review

My question is - why is this the first book I am reading by this author? This taut, dark, story begins with the kidnapping of four year old Sebastian, the son of Marin and Derek. They are each successful businesspeople, living the good life in Seattle. The author is a really good observer of people and places, which made for a compelling story.

This book was great and I went in blind not knowing much about it, just that it had rave reviews already. Everyone said the same thing, couldn't put it down, don't want to give anything away. I agree, best not to know the plot going in but will say it was a page turner that was definitely worth reading.

Marin's life changes in an instant. One minute her son is standing beside her, the next he's gone. A year later Marin is still struggling and her marriage is on the edge. When the PI discovers her husbands affair, Marin does something to "fix" her current situation. Along the way, Marin discovers people aren't who she thought they were and her world is turned upside down again.

Good storyline and nice plot twist. There were a few things I questioned but overall it was a good read!

If you loved Jar Of Hearts, you'll love this one! Jennifer Hillier knocks it out of the park again! This book has it all: Betrayal, lie and secrets galore! Hillier is definitely a must-read author.

Little Secrets is a darkly entertaining read that will keep you up long into the night! Once again, Jennifer Hillier has written a page turner, one that will have ANY reader flipping the pages from beginning to end in one sitting. This books hard to put down, intriguing, and filled with some of the best twists and turns around! Jennifer Hillier is a fantastic author and I think all fans of mystery and thrillers should read one or more of her books in their lifetime (preferably more, you won't be able to stop!).

Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
Full review to be posted on my blog and retail sites on release day!

This was a quite enjoyable read. Although as the story went on, who the ‘villain’ was became predictable. However, there were enough twists and turns to totally maintain the reader’s interest. Anyone wanting to read a fun mystery/suspense story, this is the book to read.

Oh my goodness! What an emotional read. As the mother of a 3 ear old boy and a 5 year old boy, the thought of them not being with me.....it's almost paralyzing. Although that was central tp the plot, obviously, there was so many other things going on- rich husband's behaving badly, sketchy bar owners, a pink haired mistress, etc, that are all wound up together in one crazy, convoluted story. I literally could not put this book down, and will keep my eye open for future books by Jennnifer Hillier in the future.... and although I don't want to spoil anything, let me add the ending was perfect, and I cried....happy tears, this time though.

Wow. What a roller coaster of a ride. This book had so many twists and turns.
Marin and Dereks 4 year old find is kidnapped. We follow them the next sixteen months through therapy, grieving, depression, support groups and her husbands affair.
This book was written so beautifully and I loved it !
A twisty turn at every chapter

This was a great thriller. Marin is a successful happy women who has it all. Then her son is kidnapped and loses it. The police can't find any answers and she pays a private investigator to do his own investigation. Turns out he discovers her husband is cheating on her and maybe the husband knows more about the kidnapping than he has said. The girlfriend is an easy person to hate, she's basically a professional girlfriend preying on married men. The husband isn't any prize either. Well written and suspenseful this is a good read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC.

Little Secrets has easily landed a spot on my top reads of the year! This book wild, twisted, and crazy. When I first began to read, I had very mixed emotions as to how the book was going to make me feel— Four-year-old Sebastian was kidnapped from his mother’s side while out shopping a few days before Christmas— so being a mother of three young boys myself, I thought the book was going to be much tougher for me to get through... but it was about much more than a kidnapping. Little Secrets takes its readers on an intense and compelling ride full of lies, secrets, and twists at the turn of every page. Simply put, this book is the reason I love reading!

But don’t just take my word for it...make sure to add this book to your reading list so you can be a part of all the buzz come April, because I’m CERTAIN there will be buzz!

i was so excited for my first book of 2020 to be a 5 star! This was such a fast read for me! I would have stayed up late and read it all in one day but - adulting - i had to work the next day so I had to finish it up the next day. Little Secrets was simply unputdownable! Add it to your TBR now.

Marin and her son, Sebastian, were at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. This, just to finish up Christmas shopping. Marin's husband, Derek, (Sebastian's father) was waiting for them at the pub. Sebastian disappears. Security calls the police and CCTV shows Sebastian walking with "Santa Claus".

Sixteen months later, still no Sebastian - Marin has attempted suicide and the marriage with Derek is showing signs of neglect and mere convenience... At Marin's PI's (Vanessa's) office, Vanessa still has no breakthrough on Sebastian. However, Vanessa has photos damaging Derek. Seems as if those "business trips" are not all "business".

Of course, Marin becomes obsessed with this situation and turns to her best friend, (and former lover), Sal, to help her out.....

EXCELLENT characters and high suspense in this superb read!

Many Thanks to St. Martin's Press/Minotaur Books and NetGalley for a truly great story.

This book is about every parents worst nightmare! With Maren is shopping and stopped to answer the phone she lets go of her sons hand in touch around and he’s gone. The search for him seems to grow cold but she never gives up hope. Through many twists and turns we see what she and her husband go through expression think the missing child. This is the story of forgiveness and never giving up and her mother’s fears love for her child. I have it. Thanks netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Little Secrets, was one heck of a ride! Definitely a five star read!

First off, when I saw an upcoming novel by Jennifer Hillier, I knew I had to read it. I read a few sentences of the synopsis and decided I didn’t care what it was about, I was going to read it. Little Secrets was delicious; filled with twists, turns, lies, deceit, and SANTA! I am the mother of two young girls and was totally wrapped up in the kidnapping of Sebastian, especially because I began reading just a few days prior to Christmas. Would my girls willing go off with a stranger?

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sending me an advanced copy of this incredible read.

Thank you to Jennifer Hillier, Minotaur Books and NetGalley for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review. What starts as a child abduction soon warps into something far more twisted. Thanks to Jennifer Hillier. "Little Secrets is a page turner, I found myself reading instead of doing things around the house. Could not put it down.

The story starts off with a bang when Marin’s son is abducted right out from under her nose. Fast forward a year and a half and there has still been no trace of him. She keeps the search alive by secretly hiring a PI, who ends up uncovering more than Marin bargained for. I found this book fast-paced, enjoyable and not completely predictable.

Jennifer Hillier has a terrifying mind surpassed only by Karin Slaughter. I would never get a good night's sleep if I were her her spouse. Then again, I don't get a good night's sleep when reading one of her books because I can't put them down! Little Secrets, her newest novel, is no exception. The thought that a kidnapper would dress like Santa to lure a child away from his mother a few days before Christmas will probably go down as one of the scariest premises of a thriller. Little Secrets explores the unfathomable range of emotions felt by parents of missing children, as well as what it means to love and forgive within marriage and friendship. Even the villains in this novel are relatable because all the characters are so complex and well developed. I loved this book. Jennifer Hillier seems to get better with every story she writes, but I have no idea how she could possibly improve from this one. I wish I would give it 10 stars.
Thank you to Net Galley for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my honest review.

Cassie is one half of a modern Seattle power couple. She and her husband appear to have everything: Money, successful and rewarding careers, a beautiful home, a young family, and each other. Nothing matters after the day right before Christmas when their 4 year old son is abducted from the Seattle Market. More than a year has passed, and they still do not know what has happened to their child. Cassie attempts suicide, wallows in her grief and despair, and finds solace in her best friend Sal. Her husband seeks solace in a meaningless affair with a younger woman. Each of them are keeping many more secrets from each other - including Cassie hiring a private investigator to search for anything she can find about Sebastian’s abduction.
Both of them are disillusioned with the police and the FBI. Both are willing to spend a great deal of money to rescue their son. What they are unable to do is to work together. So, they keep secrets and, like all secrets, they will be exposed and shatter life as they know it. Will they ever find Sebastian?
A page turner. Great characters - expertly woven plot.

This book was unexpected for me. I went in not knowing if I would enjoy it as I had not heard of this author before.

I must say she surprised me very much. This book is an exploration of the darkest corners of relationships, marriage, and motherhood. It takes you on an emotional, roller-coaster, filled with twists, terror and tenderness.

The brilliance of this book is going to be the biggest secret of all time. Simply stunning and breathtaking. A must-read thriller of all times.