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  • Secrets and Lies (Vengeance Is Mine Book 5)

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Secrets and Lies (Vengeance Is Mine Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Susanne Matthews (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars (15)
DEA agent, Emily Shepherd, is after the Chef, a crystal meth cook, who sets up labs for the Mexican cartel and walks away—the same man responsible for the deaths of her husband and unborn child. Her search leads her to Braden, Iowa, a small town just right for the Chef’s specialty. But identifying her quarry won’t be easy when she’s up against a woman who sees her as a threat, a male chauvinistic deputy sheriff, and an attractive school principal who might just be at the center of it all.Jackson Harris has sworn off women. Life is satisfactory, if lonely, until he meets a hazel-eyed damsel in distress who gets under his skin, and triggers that protective instinct of his. There's a killer in town, one who may or may not be a notorious drug lord. Finding him, and keeping his town, his students, and Emily safe, may be harder than he thinks.
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  1. Book 4 of 7
    Hearts Of Braden
  2. Print length
    376 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    November 16, 2015
  6. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  7. Grade level
    8 - 12
  8. File size
    3.0 MB
  9. Page Flip
    Enabled
  10. Word Wise
    Enabled
  11. Enhanced typesetting
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Author Matthews gives a very realistic look into the physical issues and the emotional ones as well. She does this with several characters, giving you their insecurities from life as well as their strengths. The Reading Cafe

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Susanne Matthews lives in Eastern Ontario, Canada with her husband. She has three grown children and five grandchildren. Of French-Canadian descent, Susanne is an avid reader of all types of books, but with a penchant for happily ever after romances regardless of what it takes to get there. A retired educator, she spends her time writing and creating adventures for her readers, whether in a contemporary, historical, sci-fi, paranormal, or suspense setting. She loves the ins and outs of complex romances, and the journey it takes to get from the first word to the last period of a novel. As she writes, her characters take on a life of their own, and she shares their fears and agonies on the road to self-discovery and love.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0184FUC5U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MHSLM
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12
  • Book 4 of 7 ‏ : ‎ Hearts Of Braden
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14 - 18 years
  • Best Sellers Rank: #4,033,901 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars (15)

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Susanne Matthews lives in Eastern Ontario, Canada with her husband. She has three grown children and five grandchildren. Of French-Canadian descent, although her ancestry is British Isles, Susanne is an avid reader of all types of books, but with a penchant for happily ever after romances regardless of what it takes to get there. A retired educator, she spends her time writing and creating adventures for her readers in a variety of genres that range from contemporary to romantic thrillers. She loves the ins and outs of complex stories and the journey it takes to get from the first word to the last period of a novel. As she writes, her characters take on a life of their own, and she shares their fears and agonies on the road to self-discovery and love. After all, everyone deserves a happy ending!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
15 global ratings

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  • Linda Chase
    5.0 out of 5 stars It was hard to put down!Loved this book! Very hard to put it down!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I’m now very excited to receive Echoes of the Past, the second of this author I’ve chosen!!
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  • Reader Lady
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars Outstanding romantic suspense!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2016
    Format: Kindle
    My Musings
    Once I read one of Susanne Matthews’ books, I was hooked. Her writing style flows beautifully across the page, her pacing is always superb. She pulls me into the story from the beginning and hold me enthralled until the last. When I received a request from the author to read Secrets and Lies in exchange for an honest review, I immediately accepted. As always, this book had me sitting on the edge of my seat at times and pulled at my heart strings.

    DEA agent, Emily Jacobson Shepherd goes undercover to find the Meth cooker, known as the chef. It's reported that he is setting up operations in Braden, Iowa. Emily and the chef go way back. He was responsible for the death of her husband and her unborn child, along with coming close to taking her life as well, leaving her permanently disabled.

    When Jackson Harris comes to the aid of a young woman, little does he know she’s the nutritionist sent to implement the Healthy Living Initiative for his school. The attraction is fierce between them, but when murders start happening, he wonders if he can protect the woman he is falling in love with, or will the chef get to her first?

    I really liked Emily’s character from the start. Her tragic backstory, which Ms. Matthews expertly weaves into Secrets and Lies, gains my empathy right away. She is a strong woman, determined to bring down the chef at all costs. She does not let the loss she suffered that left her crippled to keep her from accomplishing her goal. Ms. Matthews writing is so moving, it brought tears to my eyes when I learned what had happened to her and her family.

    Jackson is a great hero. He’s strong, good looking, determined to protect his school and loyal to his friends. Even though Emily tries to keep him at arm’s length, he burrows his way under her defenses. Although he has good reason to be leery of secretive women, he looks below the surface to the loving and caring woman Emily is, and he is determined to earn her trust.

    I truly loved Secret and Lies. The only thing I would have liked to have seen is a little stronger finish. While is does have a happy ending, it felt a bit rushed to me. However, the rest of the book is so strong, it deserves a great rating. If you enjoy stories of intrigue and suspense with a bit of a mystery, then you will love this book. Happy reading!
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  • BK
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Fantastic Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2015
    Format: Kindle
    Bethany-Kris's Review of Secrets and Lies
    ****Five Stars****

    Emily Shepherd, undercover DEA agent, is going to do everything in her power to take down the Chef, a dangerous Meth cook that ruined her life. In a failed raid that took away her husband and unborn child in an effort to get the Chef out of business and rid his product from the streets, Emily was left far more than husbandless and childless. She was also left permanently disfigured and scarred in more ways than one. The town of Braden looks like it might be the Chef's next spot to cook, and come He*l or high water, Emily is going to take him down.

    Or is she?

    Jackson Harris, Braden high school principal and secret millionaire, has enough to manage between his school, the new food program being implemented, and strange happenings in the town to get caught up in some love affair with a woman. But when that woman also ends up being part of the reason for the happenings, and she's a target of several attacks, every protective instinct he has comes out to keep Emily safe.

    But can he handle her lies?

    Mrs. Matthews Harvester series ranks high on my favorite romantic suspense list. Like way high. Best out there. Got it? Secrets and Lies is now climbing my list as well. As much as I strive to get the right feel for a good and proper romantic suspense, this author gets it every single time. She keeps you wondering and guessing until the very last minute. She makes your heart race and your fingers struggling to catch up to turn the pages faster. She is amazing.

    And I can't say it enough.

    She deserves far more than just the praise I can give. Her writing and storytelling is exceptional. Her stories stand on their own legs. They are fantastic. Read them. Now.

    I felt for Emily. I felt her struggle to maintain some semblance of dignity and independence despite her situation. I felt her pain from losing her husband and child, to her confusion about the attraction she felt to a stranger. And Jackson? What's there to say other than Matthews writes wonderfully souled heroes. They're tough, touching, and great men.

    You cannot ask for more than that.

    Well done, Susanne. Well played.

    NOW GIVE ME THE FINAL HARVESTER BOOK.
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  • Dottie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets & Lies, engaging until the end.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2020
    Format: Kindle
    Emily’s lost nearly everything she can. Husband, unborn baby, parts of her body. But the Chef is still out there killing people. Revenge must be hers.

    Jackson, small town high principal, thinks he’s participating in a government sponsored healthy living plan, but he get more than he bargained for when Emily comes to town, along with the Chef. Can they keep each other alive?

    Five out of five fairy kisses for this romance lover.
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