Gracie's Secret: A heartbreaking page turner that will stay with you forever

· Bookouture
4.4
60 reviews
Ebook
350
Pages

About this ebook

 My dearest daughter, I will never forget the day I nearly lost you. The day you learned the secrets that would tear our lives apart…

Time stops for Jen when her beloved daughter, Gracie, is involved in a terrible car crash. Pronounced dead at the scene, it's a miracle when paramedics manage to then resuscitate the little girl.

The relief Jen feels at Gracie's recovery is matched only by her fury at the driver of the car - her ex-husband's new girlfriend Ella. Jen has never trusted Ella, and now her worst fears have been confirmed.

But then Gracie begins to tell strange stories about what she heard in the car that day, and what she saw in those moments near death. It's clear that there's something shocking hidden in Ella's past… but exposing it could tear all their lives apart. 

An emotional page-turner that will take your breath away. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Lisa Wingate and Kerry Fisher.

Ratings and reviews

4.4
60 reviews
A V
September 19, 2019
Tedious. Jennifer is annoying. No sane person can possibly ever be happy if all they ever do is live in the pass, harping on and on about what could have been, or holding onto hate and anger. Your daughter is alive; move on! Secondly, your child tells you they saw an angel after having a near death experience, and you get all paranoid about her being psychologically damaged or having PTSD...seriously? Not finished reading yet, but it is going painfully slow as I just cannot relate to any of the characters.
10 people found this review helpful
Fey Chan
March 2, 2023
i hate the ending, its just not fair, homewrecker got everything including that poor woman's child, and that cheater husband and that sicko homewrecker's ex too, Jen deserves better ending for her
Robin Taylor (Bibliophile Puzzler)
June 16, 2018
Jennifer's daughter Gracie was in an accident that left her in a brief coma. Jennifer is furious because her ex-husband's girlfriend Ella was driving and her ex wasn't even with them. Jennifer is a caring, very protective mother and prays vigorously for Gracie's recovery. They are blessed, because Gracie does get better. Jennifer is very happy, but notices that Gracie now seems different. This articulate, nearly four-year-old tries to convince her that she saw things when she was going "to sleep". Why did this accident happen? What is really going on with Ella that there had to be such a terrible accident? Watch out for Ella as there are startling things about her that you will read about. But not just Ella, though. Because there is Matt. He and Jennifer become very close. Does Jennifer finally have the chance at happiness that she and Gracie needs? Also, Gracie is a child that needs listening to. From an emotional standpoint, I was completely hooked. I felt the angst that Jennifer had with Gracie's comments and behavior. Jennifer's point of view was quite powerful to read. For some reason, I was very cautious about Matt. This book was utterly impossible to put down! Wow! I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. I was quite enthralled with this very intriguing story. It is truly an intense psychological thriller. While reading Gracie's Secret, my interest was piqued from the very start to the shocking conclusion! Jill Childs writes a stunning debut novel. She is an author that I certainly will watch for in the future. Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC to review, which was in exchange for an honest review.
21 people found this review helpful

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