She did not disappoint... Diane Chamberlain has done it again...once again another one of her novels that I could hardly put down. At first I did not like Eden but she started to grow on me... Full of twists but also believable and realistic. Come on, Lifetime pick up some of these novels and turn them into films!!!  ( )

Loved this republished Nook e-book, and as usual Diane Chamberlain never disappoints! I was delighted to read Diane’s comments at the end of the book as to the creation of the story. (Even though I have an imagination; this book goes beyond expectations. I enjoy learning how an author uncovers an idea and brings it to fruition with their insights-- will not spoil this for potential readers. )

Secret Lives was most definitely a work of exceptional structure, pacing, and revelations (author’s goal), which was elegantly achieved through Diane’s writing style, usage of characters, different generations, controversial issues-- molestation, sex, agoraphobia, conceiving within families/cousins, love, romance, archaeology, generations, and particularly liked the first person writing with the journal entries, which makes it so realistic and personal. In addition the author’s past social work really shines with her detail, insight, knowledge, and research within all her books.

Even though Kate may have been strange and loved her solitude in the caves; however, can relate as creative (writers, artists, etc.) people tend to like solitude as they need this alone time, as I treasure alone time. This is what made her a talented writer. Lou was a very supportive character and you really sympathize with Ben and Kyle throughout the book. Eden grows on you as the book moves on and especially loved the ending to a very poignant and beautifully written book. I look forward to reading Chamberlain’s older books as they are published via e-book and retaining the original writing adds character. ( )

Beach read. It was just a fairly predictable romance with a topical focus (child molestation, agoraphobia, etc). Didn't really keep my interest. ( )

I'm writing this a week or so after reading the book and little remains with me (as is often the case these days anyway... :p) but I enjoyed reading it, staying up half the night to finish it. With the instant attraction between the main character and the man-with-the-mysterious-past, I got suspicious that this was just going to be some silly romance novel, but it turned out to be much more. The story was nicely layered, honest, written in satisfyingly clear language, and with well-developed main characters. It all tied up very nicely in the end and leaves one with a satisfying feeling that everything has been explained.

I'll probably try more of her books, esp if they're under $5 :p ( )

A fairly convoluted tale that evolves in a way that is not completely satisfying. It held my interest, but I'm finding it is not sticking with me a couple of weeks after finishing the book. ( )