Secrets & Charades

Secrets and Charades is my kind of book. I enjoy the romance story and I liked that fact that they didn't fight their love from the beginning like in a lot of historical romances. They knew they loved each other they just had to work some things out.

Okay, so I'll start with the story first. Overall, I enjoyed the book. Because there was no physicality or overt romance scenes, the plot had to carry the book completely. In that, it did not disappoint. It had everything you would expect in a western, and more. There was the fallout from the civil war, cattle thieves, racist shop owners in a dusty town, men on the run, and the ramifications of women's rights and breaking the glass ceiling of what is expected of a woman and a wife. As a historian, the story was vastly believable as well and I didn't find any inaccuracies that might ruin it for another history buff.
The bulk of the book relied on Christian values, from the themes of forgiveness and grace to the cornerstones of Evangeline and Jake's marriage. While I normally do not read Christian books, it's nice to have a clean read that one can share with Grandma without feeling the need to skip Sunday dinner out of shame.
As for the narration, I was pleased as punch (whatever that means!) at how Meghan handled things. Her voice was clear and sharp and she gave life to each character as she spoke. You could always tell when Jake was calling out from the barn or Juliet was speaking about her beloved dog, even without using "he said/she said" after every sentence. You would never know she was a one woman show, recording and editing herself. Overall, I highly recommend Secrets and Charades in audiobook and highly highly recommend Meghan Kelly as a narrator.

Great storyline! Loved the characters and couldn't put the book down. Read it in 3 days. Look forward to more books by this author.

The tension between Evangeline and Jake is exquisite. I was constantly left aching for the hero's hearts while deliciously anticipating the downfall of the villains. Overall great suspense, tantalizing romance and living characters. Bottom line: I want a sequel. Seriously if enough of us ask for a sequel maybe we will get it.

This is one of the best, easiest to read books, ever !!!! It holds your attention, throughout!!!!! Men will like this book, as well as women !!!! Way to go, Cindy !!!!!!