House of Secrets by Viola M. Walker
By Jennifer Coissiere • Sep 30th, 2008 • Category: Book Review •
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House of Secrets by Viola M. Walker had me wanting to turn the pages faster than I could read them. Who would have known that going from Detroit, Michigan to Auburn, Texas, would change the lives of so many people? Not me and certainly not Hallie Owens.
Hallie, a columnist, was hired by Cleo Mitchell to write an exposé on a local criminal. To get Hallie to Texas without anyone finding out the real reason, Cleo told her family Hallie was there to write the long anticipated history of the Mitchell family; a dream that Winston Auburn “Pops” Mitchell Senior, had for many years.
In her quest to write what could be the best thing to happen in her career, Hallie finds herself torn between the two promises she had made; one to Cleo and one to Pops. Hallie finds her heart wrapped up in a host of family secrets. It was up to her to choose who to remain loyal to. Would it be Cleo or Pops? One way or the other lives would change and secrets would be told.
House of Secrets was an engaging, intensely emotional read. I tried to turn the pages faster than I could read them. I wanted to know more and experience exactly what the characters were feeling. The pacing was perfect, even though most of the story took place over the course of a few days. I highly recommend House of Secrets to anyone looking for a quick read.
Jennifer Coissiere
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Jennifer Coissiere is an aspiring author, a mother, and a wife. She has been reading books as far back as her memory will allow her to remember. She has always used books as an escape from her everyday life. Her passion for words became evident to her English teacher in the eighth grade. Since then Jennifer has been writing non-stop, but it was not until 2006 when she finally realized her passion. She reviews books because she truly loves reading, and wants to spread the word to more than just the people she knows.
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