All My Secrets, Lynn Austin’s latest novel, reminded me that she’s a queen of Christian historical fiction. She combines compelling characters, a strong sense of place, and issues of faith to create must-read stories. I really appreciated the audiobook narrated by Sarah Zimmerman.

While many of her books take place in times of war and hardship, All My Secrets is set in the opulence of Gilded Age (1898) New York City. But, as we know, wealth does not ensure perfect, trouble-free lives and the Stanhope family is no exception. The plot features three generations of Stanhope women as each deals with her family of origin, past choices and losses, current decisions, and future hopes and dreams.

I especially enjoyed that using wealth to fund charitable causes that assist people was an important theme. I’ve been involved in philanthropy on personal and professional levels and have witnessed the impact for both givers and receivers. It was also great that women’s suffrage gets mentioned as well.

Thank you to RB Media and NetGalley for access to the audiobook. This story will stay with me for quite some time.

This audio version of All My Secrets was very good. I very much enjoyed the book and the reader. The plot was great; the book very much held my interest and I am not usually a reader of historical fiction. I couldn't wait to see what would happen next. I highly this recommend this book to any reader of fiction regardless of your usual genre. I will definitely look for more books by Lynn Austin!

Once again Lynn Austin expertly swept me away in her tale with wonderful characters that had me laughing out loud one moment and sobbing a second later. A beautiful story that made me ponder the values of life, and a happy ending that will left me sighing with satisfaction.

I love Lynn Austin’s writing style and her characters. However, All My Secrets was a little difficult to get into it. The story is interesting, but it kind of fell flat. I just felt like something is missing and I cannot put my finger on it. Overall is a lovely story, but I never truly engaged with it as a reader.

I've read a few of Lynn Austin's books, but WOW, none of them have hit quite like this one! Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media for an audiobook to read and review.

All My Secrets is a twisting, winding historical fiction story that tells the stories 3 generations of women who come to a crossroads together and need to reflect on their pasts and share their secrets in order to move forward and come together. But more than that, this fictional story is one of the best presentations of Gospel grace I've ever read!

At one point, a woman has a baby out of wedlock, and has a conversation with a priest about forgiveness and grace after such a sin that continues to have consequences--forgiveness doesn't make one a virgin again even if Christ looks upon us as pure in heart through our faith and grace. And what Austin wrote as the priest's response is an almost exact conversation I had with my husband before we were dating when I asked him the same question. After reading that portion of the book, I was so awestruck! Austin wrote that scene, and more like it afterwards, with such beauty, truth, and excellent storytelling.

The drama is believable! The characters are believable! I don't know how she wrote this so well! She ticks all the boxes!

The narration is wonderful. I enjoyed reading via audio.

I want to recommend this book shouting from the rooftops!

This book was such a beautiful depiction of historical women may have pushed back against the system, found ways to survive and thrive. I appreciate how the author handled adoption in the context of the mid-to-late 1800s as well as how women had limited power and were required to be creative to manage.

I enjoyed this book very much

This is a story about three generations of women within the same family set during the Gilded Age which quickly drew me in and kept me hooked to the very end. Very rich in detail blending history, family dynamics, and the Christian faith. One of my favorite books I've read this year! Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for a chance to read and review this book in exchange for an honest review.

This novel, set during the gilded age, was about three generations of women. A grandmother, her daughter-in-law and her granddaughter.

Each of them shared parts of their lives and loves.

One of the women had a moment where she humbly repented and came to the Lord. Her life throughout the story showed the fruits of that moment and how God used her to teach others wisely. I loved that.

I love how God works throughout our life, even when we don’t see it.

This was another wonderful read from author Lynn Austin. I highly recommend it!

All of my Secrets by Lynn Austin was profoundly impactful for me. Told from the perspective of three women, Junietta, Sylvia, and Addy. Three generations of women who have been deeply impacted, molded, and shaped by the world they live in and the men who have built that world. Mimi Junie is the quintessential matron who has so much wisdom and life experience to impart to her granddaughter. I loved her approach by showing Addy what she wanted her to know rather than just teaching with words. She told stories, but they were from her experiences. She knew Sylvia was also teaching Addy important lessons about her future and felt the press of time. Even in this, she was patient and not forceful. The lessons of love, integrity, forgiveness, perseverance, and above all, seeking how to care for others as God would have resonate loudly, but gracefully, from start to finish. Each woman has a powerful perspective, experience, and outcome that befits them so well. Austin is truly a masterful storyteller. Words are shaped and molded into a compelling story that pierced my own stupor and compelled me to look around again. There are ways that we can serve others and we need to be willing to be a vessel for God’s glory and purposes, even when it does not like we thought or imagined.

I had the added bonus of listening to an audiobook in which the narration brought the story to life a whole new way for me. All the characters, male and female, as well as the age differences were so well represented.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

Thank you to NetGalley and RB Media, Recorded Books for the audiobook version of this book. I am not compensated with or affiliated with any one in any way for my review. Everything I write is my own thoughts- feelings and opinions.

So I almost had this book go in the DNF pile. It started out slow for me. Then trying to piece together all the different parts that wove into a beautifully written book! Once I got into the book I absolutely loved it! This was a fun clean romance.

Thank you Netgalley & RB Media for allowing me to listen to the audiobook version of "All My Secrets " This was my 1st book by Lynn Austin.

This was a very beautiful cross generation story of love, sacrifice, family and true Christian believes. It was well written and even the narrator Sarah Zimmerman did a beautiful job.

The lives of these marvelous ladies across 3 generations is in sudden uncertainly when the father and current head of the Stanhope family dies without a male heir. The struggle of woman in the gilded era has been so beautifully portrayed. A woman's strength and power has always been ignored and tested, but there is no rival to a woman's determination.

My most fav part of the story was when Adelaide chooses to be part of Women suffrage, instead of just choosing to be frivolous.

Its beautiful book that can even be read by young adults.

I received this great book from Netgalley for my honest review. It was a wonderful listen. At times I was a bit confused on the characters as they switched back and forth, but I was able to figure it out and continue with the book. These three stars of the show Junietta, Sylvia and Adelaide. Junietta is the grandma and Sylvia is the mother to Adelaide. We go back in time to see Junietta's life unfold. At one point I gasped and would have had a crying fit, but was driving at the time. Such a good read and worth reading!

This was my first time reading/listening to a Lynn Austin novel, and I enjoyed it. My library patrons are always raving about her books, and I can see why. I love stories with different points of view, and reading Junietta, Sylvia, and Adelaide's different viewpoints was very intriguing because they each brought their own personalities and elements to the story. I also enjoy that Christian faith and God were represented in this book, which was a breath of fresh air. My only small complaint is the narrator. She has a beautiful voice, but sometimes it was very monotonous. I guess I'm just used to listening to narrators with more drama and flair in their style of reading. I would still recommend this book, but next time I will probably just read the print book instead of listening to the audiobook version.

All My Secrets, by Lynn Austin flawlessly blends history, family dynamics, and the Christian faith.

All My Secrets illustrates resilience across three generations of Stanhope women as the sudden death of the family Patriarch, Arthur Stanhope III, propels Junietta (Mimi), her daughter Sylvia, and Granddaughter, Adelaide into a tumultuous journey, unraveling hidden family secrets. And forcing decisions they were not prepared for.

Lynn Austin's talented writing illuminates the complexities of each character, emphasizing the impact of Christian faith.

The main characters navigate everyday struggles of the wealthy class and what ordinary everything things we take for granted, they must forfeit.

I appreciated how the author weaves Christian values and mentioning the sacrifices of the Lord in the story.
The characters' spiritual growth demonstrates the power of God’s grace in our lives.

Lynn Austin's portrayal of the Gilded Age of New York is so interesting.

I was fortunate to receive an audiobook ARC and the narrator was amazing. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thank you to Netgalley!!

I always love a good Lynn Austin book and this one does not disappoint!

Following the lives of three family members from different generations set in the guilded age we are taken through a myriad of emotions. When the patriarch of the family dies and the will is set up to pass everything to the male family members instead of his widow and unmarried daughter they have to get creative to be sure to be able to survive. What kind of choices do you make when survival has to depend on marrying for money or love?

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator was great for the different characters.

Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for allowing me to read and review this book. All opinions are my own.

Kudos to the talented narrator, Sarah Zimmerman, whose exceptional performance brings the characters to life and keeps listeners captivated from start to finish. With skillful pacing and a nuanced delivery, Zimmerman elevates the audiobook experience to new heights, immersing audiences in the rich tapestry of the Gilded Age and the transformative journey of the Stanhope family.

This audiobook transcends mere entertainment, seamlessly weaving together elements of history, family dynamics, and Christian faith into a compelling narrative. Themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the providence of God resound throughout, resonating deeply with the listener's heart and soul. Zimmerman's masterful narration transforms the spoken word into a symphony of emotions, drawing listeners into a spiritual journey of reflection and revelation.

A heartfelt appreciation is extended to RB Media for providing a copy of the audiobook via NetGalley. Rest assured, this review is offered with complete honesty and transparency, reflecting my genuine admiration for the superb narration and captivating content of this audiobook.

This is really between a 4 and a 5 for me. Excellent book and very captivating story. I was hooked early on.
The story is told by 3 different women - Junietta, her daughter in law-Sylvia, and Adelaide the daughter of Sylvia and granddaughter of Junietta. The story telling worked well this way and did not get confusing.
It is set in the 1800's, going back to before the Civil War, but most of the book occurs in the late 1800s. It was an interesting time period, touching on the rise of the industrialists and the wealthy class and also a bit of women's suffrage movement.
The big issues do get resolved, but without a tidy and neat wrap-up which I appreciated. I knew things were going to be okay for everyone without having to have every detail spelled out.
My only complaints were small. At times I wondered if the characters were more modern than in their own time period. There was a big emphasis on following your heart, which is very modern and didn't see to fit the time period well, but it also did fit in the story. Also on a few rare occasions one or two characters got a little preachy. It didn't last long and I did agree with what they said, so it didn't really bother me.
I listened on audio and thought the narrator did a great job.

Lynn Austin has outdone herself!!
I very much enjoyed listening All My Secrets set in New York during the Gilded Age. Telling the story of 3 generations of the Stanhope women, Junietta, her daughter-in-law Sylvia and her granddaughter Adelaide.

Junietta the matriarch speaks of past secrets, her faith and her transformation from her strong belief in Christ.

In the end they all realize what is truly important.

Favorite quote from this book:
“He believed his palace would give him status and power, never realizing that character and integrity are worth more than anything money can buy.”

The narration by Sarah Zimmerman was so well done and a pleasure to listen to.

I did not want this story to end.

Thank you to Tyndale House and NetGalley for this audio book ARC

I don’t know if I just wasn’t in the mood for this book or what was wrong. It had an intriguing premise, but I really wanted it to end. I feel like the narration was done well and there were a lot of good aspects, but it fell flat for me. I am curious if I would have liked reading the physical copy better.

Bravo to the narrator, Sarah Zimmerman! She skillfully added depth and authenticity to the cast of characters and provided a masterful command of pacing – creating an immersive experience I did not want to end!

In the world of audiobooks, this work stands out as an exceptional masterpiece, seamlessly blending history, familial dynamics, and Christian faith into a captivating auditory journey. It transforms the Gilded Age into a vivid narrative, skillfully unraveling the Stanhope family's transformative saga across three generations.

Through the medium of sound, themes of resilience, forgiveness, and the blessings of obedience echo powerfully, creating a mesmerizing auditory landscape. The audiobook unfolds as a symphony of words, each note portraying the transformative grace of God and the intricate beauty of His plan. The listener becomes an integral part of this spiritual experience, immersing themselves in a journey where the spoken word breathes life into the characters' struggles and triumphs. This audiobook transcends mere storytelling; it becomes a captivating voyage into the rich tapestry of faith and grace, resonating powerfully with the listener's soul.

Huge appreciation is extended RB Media for the copy of the audiobook via NetGalley. I am not required to write a positive review nor paid to do so. This is my honest and unbiased review. My thoughts and opinions expressed in this audiobook review are my own. My review focuses on this narration and story’s amazingly excellent content, ensuring transparency and reliability.