The Secrets We Keep by M. I. Hattersley.
Twenty years ago on a midnight drive along a country lane, Rob’s life was almost destroyed.Since then, he's fought hard to get things back on track. Now he runs his own high-end restaurant, has a loving wife and daughter. And a newborn baby only adds to the joy.But when an old friend, Dan, shows up, Rob realises the life he’s carved out for himself is under threat.
Brilliant read. Twisty and gripping. I certainly didn't see that twist coming. I did like Rob though. 5*.
Blurb.
What would you hide to protect those you love?
Twenty years ago on a midnight drive along a country lane, Rob’s life was almost destroyed.
Since then, he's fought hard to get things back on track. Now he runs his own high-end restaurant, has a loving wife and daughter. And a newborn baby only adds to the joy.
But when an old friend, Dan, shows up, Rob realises the life he’s carved out for himself is under threat.
Because Dan was there that night. He knows Rob’s dark secret. And now it seems he’s going to use what he knows to push his own sinister agenda.
Rob is desperate to keep the past hidden from his wife, Jessie, but his secretive behaviour is driving a wedge between them, threatening their marriage. Things are going from bad to worse - and then the police come knocking, asking questions about that fateful night.
Rob must battle with his own demons, as well as the ghosts from his past, to protect himself and those he loves. But who can he trust when he can’t even trust himself?
Format – Kindle
Publisher – Inkubator Books
Publication Date – 24 May 2023
Genre –Psychological Fiction
Author – M. I. Hattersley