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I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.
I did not realize this was a Trilogy that need to be read prior to this book, but from this book alone I feel in love with Jess and Troy
She finds strength in Angelique and Johann’s story that she starts to let her walls down with Troy only to have to deal with another witch hunt when an article gets published about her true identity.
Throughout the book you are consumed by Troy’s love for Jess as well as Jess’s teetering strength and turmoil while dealing with all the protestors both outside her house and within her own mind.
You love to see her walls coming down and she works through her trauma and kudos to the author for really giving the therapist a strong part in Jess’s healing which becomes very relatable for readers.
I absolutely now have to dive into book 1 and 2 ! I’m kicking myself but so glad to have found this series!
This review is coming from someone who jumped in without reading the books that went beforehand. I know, I know, I should've read the ones before. I will go back and read them when I get the extra time, as I did enjoy this one! I loved the dual timeline storyline. This book had me hanging on by the edge of my seat! I liked getting a glance into Jess and Troys life. There truly were some life and death moments. This novel had suspense, heat and heart-which I love a book that can deliver all three! I need to know more about Angelique and Johann and all of the brothers. I just wish I would've had the others available before I had the chance to read and review this one. Another reason I enjoyed this book was how unique it was. Coming from a family who has military sprinkled in, made this that much more special.
*4.5
This was a good conclusion to the series but I wanted a longer epilogue. Jess spends the whole series never able to catch a break and I just wanted to see her happy for longer. I deserve an extended epilogue of Jess and Troy being happy with their child.
I received an arc through netgalley.
This was a great end to the story of Troy and Jess. These two individuals have gone through so much and this book is no different. Jess feels like someone is watching her and when a story is published stating who she really is and where she lives people will not leave her alone. Troy just wants Jess to accept his love and return it. All of the stress he is under and the hate from people for him being with an Jess. Will they be able to make it through all the challenges and still have a relationship? I was given a copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Stina did not disappoint in this last chapter of Jess and Troy’s story. With all the excitement and emotion in the last two books, you might think there’s no suspense left! You’d be wrong.
At the start, some of Jess’s secrets have been revealed to the town. It’s not long before everyone is putting two and two together to figure out she used to be Savannah Townsend. And Jess’s worst fear are becoming a reality.
But, we still don’t know what will happen with Amelia. And who actually killed Jess’s husband. Will she be able to let go of the past and start a future with Troy?
All of these questions are answered!! It’s a 5 star read, to be sure.
The third instalment of the Hidden Secrets trilogy does a brilliant job of pulling together all the threads of Jess and Troy’s lives and setting them up with a happily ever after. As you’d expect there’s plenty of twists and turns for them both. Jess’ journey is a bleak one, and she has lots of demons to face - in the present and the past. Troy’s life is less complicated (and tragic) but he has a lot to navigate as well.
This one kicks off straight after One More Secret and One More Betrayal and you do need to read the three books in order. There are some pretty tough themes, including grief, anxiety, PTSD, domestic and partner violence but it’s not misery porn and these tough topics are balanced with lots of tender and essentially optimistic moments. For romantic suspense, this trilogy has everything! It’s steamy 🌶🌶 as well and the growing relationship between Troy and Jess contrasts effectively with the darker aspects of the plot.
It’s hard to believe all three novels take place over about six months. By having three novels, there’s time to unravel all the threads of Jessica’s past and pull it together.
And … for icing on all this deliciousness, Angelique’s story of her wartime adventures also comes to an end, even as it gives Jess a future opportunity as a writer. It’s a bit meta, and super fun!
Thank you NetGalley, and Stina Lindenblatt for the ARCs. Opinions are my own.
4.5 stars
Powerful is the best word that I can find to describe this story and series. While the themes and content won’t be easy for a lot of people to read, the story is written with care and compassion and you can see and feel it. Jess and Troy are warriors in their own way – especially Jess with everything she has gone through and goes through in this book. I love that therapy plays such an important role in this book and series. It shows the importance of therapy in people’s lives and that it isn’t a sign of weakness but rather one of strength. This book will take you on a roller coaster ride of emotions along with the characters. The books in this series should be read in order for the best experience. These characters and their story captured my attention from the start.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.