I really loved this book. It was fast paced and had lots of little twists to keep me guessing. I love that the characters have depth and are intertwined in different ways. A must read! I am already looking forward to seeing what comes next
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

Note: I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Where Secrets Lie by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is an exhilarating second book in the Tupelo Grove series that picks up right where the first book left off. With nonstop suspense, the story keeps you hooked from start to finish as the characters face escalating danger and unravel a web of secrets. The shocking twist at the end will leave you wanting more, while the second-chance romance woven through the narrative adds a heartfelt touch that will make your heart happy. This fast-paced, gripping tale balances tension and emotion perfectly, making it a must-read for fans of romantic suspense.

3.5- I couldn't put it down. The mystery picks up where the first book left off, and there's a lot of suspense. The point of view switches between Hez and Savannah and Jess, which is very interesting as the puzzle pieces are put together. So, why three stars? The romance was a little meh for me. I thought it was overly dramatic.

Heads up, once again the last chapter is a cliffhanger that will result in me reading the next book.

I really enjoyed this newest read by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker. It was a fast paced romantic suspense novel. I enjoyed the chemistry between Hez and Savannah. I believe this is my favorite book, so far, in the series. I look forward to the next one!

I received this book from the publisher through NetGalley for my honest opinion.

The plot thickens. Who are the good guys? Who are the bad guys?
Everyone suffers loss and yet life must continue.
For Hez, Savannah, and Simon, the danger is far from over.
Can they save the college? Grudges run very deep.
This book will keep you turning the pages!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

Where Secrets Lie is a well written romantic suspense. Fast paced plot with good character dynamics. I throughly enjoyed this book. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance ebook. This is my unbiased review.

This book was a quick read for me. Coble doesn't disappoint. Lots of suspense and action amidst the character issues she weaves into the book, makes it a winner. The ending is satisfying, too. Well done.

Where Secrets Lie by Colleen Coble and Rick Acker is a gripping romantic suspense novel that blends intrigue, danger, and emotional complexity. The story follows college professor Savannah Webster, who is cautiously reopening the door to a second chance with her ex-husband, Hez. As they begin to rebuild their relationship, Savannah uncovers evidence suggesting Hez's past demons are resurfacing, threatening both their fragile trust and the university that her family has worked tirelessly to build.

As Hez steps into a role mentoring law students at Tupelo Grove University, his focus is on stabilizing the institution, which is teetering on the edge of financial collapse. But when their investigation into the university’s involvement with a dangerous smuggling ring brings them into the line of fire, they find themselves battling not just for their relationship but for their very lives.

The authors expertly weave a tale of family loyalty, redemption, and betrayal, keeping readers on the edge of their seats with every twist and turn. The tension between the couple, combined with the escalating danger from external threats, creates a thrilling narrative that is hard to put down. With well-crafted characters and high stakes, Where Secrets Lie is a compelling read for fans of romantic suspense, filled with unexpected revelations and a relentless drive toward justice.

In depth characters, a plot with all the twists and turns you never see coming and seamless writing by two wonderful authors make this a book you won’t put down. Can’t wait for the last book in this series!

"Secrets never lie buried, do they? They always rise to the surface like stones in a New England field." (Jess from Where Secrets Lie.)
Secrets abound, suspects grow, suspense builds, and family drama interspersed all made for a story that pulls the reader in. I throughly enjoyed this book and had difficulty putting it down.
While this story can read as a stand alone, I highly recommend reading "What We Hide (Book One) first as it will give background and introduces the characters.

This is an excellent read where the action keeps moving and includes some romance. It is a continuation of the first book so some questions get answered and some remain for the next book. I'm usually not a fan or books where the stories continue over the whole series. I prefer books that can be read as a stand alone but also has characters from other books. Because I read them when they come out, I can't get into the book right away when there's too much I can't remember from their stories. However, I did eventually get reengaged with both the story and characters after several chapters.

I love this continuation of the first Tupelo Grove book!! Especially after the first one left me hanging! However, this one does the same!! Aaaah! I must know what happens next, but I guess I'll have to wait!!! Lots more truth comes out in this book, and there's more to come in book 3.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance e-copy of this book!! All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

Where Secrets Lie is the second novel in Colleen Coble and Rick Acker's Tupelo Grove series and wow was it great. It picks up after the first novel and follows the same characters. I guess you could read it as a standalone but I think you'd be lost on some of what is going on so definitely read the first novel before this one. This was so full of twists and turns and I never saw what was coming around the next corner. I loved seeing Hez and Savannah work on rebuilding their relationship and getting back together. The last page left me so hungry for answers and I can't wait until the next book comes out.

I was given this book by NetGalley for an honest review-
Another great read fr9m Cobel! Savanah, a college professor at their families university with Hez, who mentors law students strive to get the university back on its feet, In doing so they discover a smuggling ring and then things become very dangerous and shocking. Can they save the university and stay alive? This was a great read!

"Where Secrets Lie" is a Christian mystery/suspense. It's the 2nd book in the series and continues the story from the first book. Savannah's still frustrating. She blindly trusted someone she knew was trying to break her and Hez up, and she didn't trust Hez even though she stated that he's never lied to her. Even at the end, she's so blindly loyal to her sister that she didn't connect the obvious dots. (We know Savannah's sister is working against Savannah's and Hez's efforts to save the university, but we don't know who she's working with.)

Hez was a clever investigator/attorney, but he suffered a head injury that made it hard for him to catch things. Some students were helping him, though, and he pulled off a clever strategy at the end. Savannah finally stood up to her father and also recognized that she had trust issues that she needed to deal with if her marriage to Hez was going to have a chance. Still, it didn't feel like she had really changed. The main characters came across as realistic, complex people, but I just don't like 'spending time' with Savannah.

There was no sex or bad language. Overall, I'd recommend this interesting suspense even if Savannah's behavior frustrated me.

Poor Savannah. She really has her blinders on when it comes to her sister. We definitely do that too. Don't see things we don't want to in certain people. She had her guard up when it came to Hez when she really should have had her guard up with her sister. Boy those twists at the end though! I really didn't expect them! Now I can't wait for Book 3!!

Where Secrets Lies is the second book in this series! I loved it and couldn’t put it down! There’s a lot of twists, mystery and romance! I can’t wait to read the 3rd book!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC!

This was a fantastic read and pulled me straight in so much that I couldn't put it down. Hez and Savannah experience challenges in their relationship as well as with Tupelo Grove University when Savannah becomes the university's president. This story involves revenge, family dynamics, and an artifacts smuggling ring but is also about redemption. The ending site was a surprise, and I can't wait for book 3.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinion are my own.

This book was incredible! I have come to expect a lot from Colleen Coble and I'm always afraid I'll be disappointed in the next one, but I haven't yet.
This book kept be on the edge of my seat the entire time. I highly recommend it.

I found this book on NetGalley while reading and finishing another one of Colleen’s books and I’m so glad I did. I absolutely love this series. I read the first book back during the summer and I loved it so much, these books have romance, intrigue and on the edge of your seat suspense. I was literally not able to put this book down. And every time I thought I had been wowed I was wowed once again. Every page was more and more what I love about Colleen. I have gotten where I was only reading fluffy romance books but any time I read Colleen Coble’s books I am left with just a little more happiness from the whole gamut of emotions and feelings. I cannot express enough how much I love reading a Coble/Rick Acker book but I love both individually. Must read 10 stars book.