A great twisty yarn, where the female lead is feisty with a broken background but thankfully this is not over exaggerated. What I enjoyed most was the sharp back and forth between the characters which are quick witted and not always kind, but always on point.
I’ll definitely look for more by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley for a complimentary ebook.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc. This one was a romantic thriller. The chapters were a little long, and it seemed more mystery than thriller. I love this author's books, however and will continue to read them. It had suspense and intrigue.

A regrettable miss from me for this enemies to lovers mystery thriller that coulda shoulda been a good read. Addison and Connor have a complicated back story but now they've got to work together because Addison's client has been murdered. among other things. This moves back and forth in time and, as others have said between first and third person. Neither Addison or Connor is that appealing, although I did like that he's got a more interesting back story complete with gambling debts. This would have benefited from a critical edit. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Over to others.

The premise of the book sounded great, However, the book was very slow to me. I had a hard time engaging with the characters. The traveling to different locations was interesting. The storyline, unfortunately, didn’t pull me in and grab my attention. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

I received this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Meet Addison, a ruthless PR executive who will do anything to hide the secrets of the rich and famous, thrown into a high- stake mission that unravels a dangerous web weaved by Hollywood's most powerful figures.

thank you netgalley for the e-arc. thanks, but definitely no thanks. the voice notes were my favorite sections. the characters seemed very one-note, surface level and could have used some building during the editing process. nothing particularly exciting or thrilling happened until almost the end and the twist wasn't worth the wait. also what's with all the kevin bacon references?

this one definitely needed a bit more editing before releasing - which I hope it did! because the constant switching between first person POV and third person POV alone made my head spin 😶 and for an advertised mystery thriller, it read more like a forbidden enemies to lovers romance!

I did love the concept as the flight attendant is one of my favorites, however I felt that it failed in its execution. this could have been majorly cut down in its length (almost 500 pages for what?), and with a bit more editing, it could get crafted into a better outcome and plot line.

additionally, a lot of the legal aspects surrounding the plot were murky at best. I think the author would benefit from having a police consultant to clarify a few of these concepts!

overall a quick and bingeable read but ultimately forgettable 😳

rating: 2.5 stars
wine pairing: columbia valley chardonnay

Really enjoyed this book! I thought the characters were very developed and enjoyed the writing style.

This story is about betrayal, lust for money fame, and revenge. It's about a complicated relationship between an accomplished PI, Connor Windell, and a ruthless PR woman, Addison Stern. I can't say I liked the characters they were shallow and relentless. Successful because of their ways but when one ruins the reputation of the other even while in a relationship it ends bitterly. Then years later they find they must work together to solve a mystery and save themselves things get dicey. Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this book.

In the fast-paced world of Los Angeles, where glamour and intrigue collide, Addison Stern and Connor Windell find themselves entangled in a dangerous game of deception and betrayal. Addison, a masterful PR executive at the prestigious Ovid Blackwell Group, is known for her ability to shape narratives and protect the secrets of the rich and famous. On the other hand, Connor is a former top private investigator whose career was derailed by a personal betrayal at the hands of none other than Addison herself. However, as their joint endeavor transcends all expectations, revealing a meticulously crafted network of malevolent power brokers at the pinnacle of Hollywood's hierarchy, they realize that their survival hinges on their unity. From the dazzling lights of the Vegas Strip to the sun-kissed beaches of Monaco, this transcontinental escapade teems with misplaced trust, conflicting motives, and an undercurrent of sizzling chemistry between Addison and Connor. As they navigate through the perilous terrain of deception and deceit, their journey unfolds into a pulse-pounding romantic thriller that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, ensuring sleepless nights and a fervent desire to unravel the mystery alongside our intrepid protagonists.

I was unable to finish this book and thus will not be posting a full review. I found it muddled and uninteresting. I tried to force myself to continue reading but ultimately I had to stop. Thank you for the opportunity and consideration.

Mystery Thriller about a LA PR exec and her private investigator ex who uncover a dangerous conspiracy led by the world’s most powerful people, whose deadly sights are now set on them.

1/5 stars: This is a stand-alone by Marr which is a Mystery Thriller that features a ruthless PR executive and her ex and the man she betrayed, a top private investigator, as they team up for one job. But the job proves more dangerous than either imagined as they they uncover a hidden web of influence and set off on a globe-trotting adventure where they’ll have to rely on each other to expose the truth… and stay alive. Marr's writing and character work are nicely done. Marr tackles some heavy subjects, so take care and check the CWs. Unfortunately, this just wasn't a book for me; leading me to DNF it at 9%.

I received this eARC thanks to Hyperion Avenue in exchange for an honest review. Publishing dates are subject to change.

1.5 ⭐️ The synopsis made this one sound so fun. Unfortunately, I don’t think the book delivered on its promises and I was bored from the start and never pulled in. 😕 For me, the story lacked character development and the overall execution was lacking. In trying to be a mystery coupled with some romance and a bit of action/adventure, it lacked tension and caused all three to fall well short of their mark. I was hoping for a fun Mr. and Mrs. Smith type story, and I think perhaps that’s what the author was going for, but I was left wanting in the end.

My thanks to NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for a complimentary advance copy of this eBook, out 7/30/2024.

Thank you, NetGalley and Hyperion Avenue for the copy of Your Dark Secrets by Elle Marr. I loved Marr’s other books, but I’m not sure why I couldn’t get into this one. It was hard to stay engaged in the story, even though there were some good parts it never piqued my imagination. Addison or Connor were not compelling characters, so while the juxtaposition of their circumstances was intriguing, it wasn’t enough to define their personalities. It was more of a cozy mystery than the thriller I was expecting, so it didn't really hold my interest. I think if you love cozy detective mysteries you would love this, it just wasn’t for me.

This books plot was really thought about but I did find the writing was a bit mismatched. The characters were not my favourite as they didn’t appear likeable and the plot just fizzled out at the end. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the e-arc.

This book had good bones, but poor execution. The plot itself was well-thought-out and interesting, but it got bogged down by too much internal dialogue. This made it very slow until the end. The ending felt like it came out of nowhere, with no foreshadowing leading up to it. A disappointment for me! Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

I love the cover and I love this authors books. They never disappoint.

The book was interesting and well written. Some of it is dark but is also enjoyable.

In the book we follow Addison a PR Professional and lives in LA. She wants to get to the top and she will do whatever it takes to get there. Addison proves this as her EX Conner she ruined his career and now he is at rock bottom because of Addison. When they are brought back together they must work together to find out why bad things always happen to them. I.E. Murder.

Some parts fell flat but for the most part i enjoyed the story and plot.

Thanks NetGalley for letting me read and review.

A fun read, somewhat dark, intriguing enough to keep you going, 3.5/5 (rounded up).

Addison Stern is a high-powered PR professional with a sleek look and sleeker tactics in LA. She will do what she needs to get to the top. Connor, her contrasting PI ex is has been hitting rock bottom in Las Vegas after Addison ruined his career. Despite the tension between them they're forced to work together and sparks reignite in a race against time to find out what's going on and why murder seems to follow them.

Not as heavy on the romance as expected, this is a light read in the sense of depth, but keeps you wondering. Enjoyable overall!

I really wanted to love Your Dark Secrets—the synopsis was so gripping and unlike any thriller I've read before! While this book does add a romance subplot to the story dynamic, it is also underwhelming in its execution and I found myself bored with both the thriller and romantic elements of this story. The book begins at a quick pace, majorly lags in the middle, then rushes the ending, which was disappointing and underwhelming. I felt like the author tried to incorporate a lot of talking points within—which isn't necessarily a bad thing—but nothing was handled properly and that made the conspiracy aspect fall apart for me and I rapidly lost interest afterward.

🚨 pub date 7/30/24

Thank you to Hyperion Avenue and NetGalley for providing an ARC!

Unfortunately, “Your Dark Secrets” is just a miss for me. I really wanted to like this book. The cover is catchy and the storyline is intriguing. I did like that the story took them to several places and that there were a lot of secrets to uncover. It had suspense but it was drawn out and at times confusing. It didn't really ever have that moment of not being able to put it down that I look for in books. There were way too many moving parts and the reveal of the conspiracy totally fell flat after the way it was built up. I keep waiting for some big time players to get involved and that never happened. So much of this story felt unbelievable and shoe-horned into the direction the author wanted to take it. The ending was quite disappointing but that last chapter left me totally shocked. The characters to me were not all that likeable and I just couldn’t get into it, the way I wanted to. Thanks to Elle Marr, Netgalley and Hyperion Avenue for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. Even though this wasn’t my favorite of her books, I will still check out what she writes next.