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The Secrets of Helen's House #1
Harper's Secret
Previously published as Holly's Secret by Granger, Krissyann (AUTHOR); Reign, Holly (AUTHOR). This was a mistake, Holly's Secret is the second book in this series. I'm sorry for any confusion this may have caused.
Yours,
Krissyann Granger
New York City, 1867. Harper Scarborro knows secrets that could ruin the city’s most powerful men—and the woman who taught her everything wants her dead for it. When her “Aunt” Helen turns on her, Harper flees west with nothing but the clothes on her back.
In the wild Missouri woods, she collapses into the arms of Jeff Pritchard, a reclusive war veteran who wants nothing to do with trouble. But trouble has already found him—wrapped in the form of a sharp-tongued beauty who stirs something he thought the war had killed.
As Harper dreams of a new life, her past is closing in. Staying alive might mean losing the man she’s falling for… unless they’re willing to fight for each other.
A sweeping historical romance full of danger, passion, and the fight to start over.
Yours,
Krissyann Granger
New York City, 1867. Harper Scarborro knows secrets that could ruin the city’s most powerful men—and the woman who taught her everything wants her dead for it. When her “Aunt” Helen turns on her, Harper flees west with nothing but the clothes on her back.
In the wild Missouri woods, she collapses into the arms of Jeff Pritchard, a reclusive war veteran who wants nothing to do with trouble. But trouble has already found him—wrapped in the form of a sharp-tongued beauty who stirs something he thought the war had killed.
As Harper dreams of a new life, her past is closing in. Staying alive might mean losing the man she’s falling for… unless they’re willing to fight for each other.
A sweeping historical romance full of danger, passion, and the fight to start over.
304 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2023
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January 13, 2024
A very frustrating read.
Who doesn't love a good comfort romace with predictable tropes? Unfortunately, I could not get past the plot devices, the inconsistency in behaviors in the characters and their thought processes. I still can't speak to the main character's motivation when she makes dumb decisions but is presented as a cunning and smart manipulator. It's not finessed, it's for plot to make the story go where they want it to go, but it's so blunt it pulled me right out of the story.
Who doesn't love a good comfort romace with predictable tropes? Unfortunately, I could not get past the plot devices, the inconsistency in behaviors in the characters and their thought processes. I still can't speak to the main character's motivation when she makes dumb decisions but is presented as a cunning and smart manipulator. It's not finessed, it's for plot to make the story go where they want it to go, but it's so blunt it pulled me right out of the story.
July 15, 2023
couldn’t put it down!
This was a great book! It was the perfect mix of romance and a bit of mystery! I can’t wait for Book 2 of Helen’s house!
This was a great book! It was the perfect mix of romance and a bit of mystery! I can’t wait for Book 2 of Helen’s house!
January 20, 2025
Not sure if I’ll continue reading this series but it was refreshing to read a quick, slightly sexy but very basic romance book after the long month and a half of reading 1Q84.
Didn’t love the characters. The development was shallow. I could predict what was going to happen before it did and it’s the worst when your predictions are right. Either way, my mom recommended so I gave it a shot. I was entertained enough to read this quickly while traveling to & from Portland for the weekend. That’s it. Most likely wouldn’t recommend unless you were going to the beach and wanted something very easy.
Didn’t love the characters. The development was shallow. I could predict what was going to happen before it did and it’s the worst when your predictions are right. Either way, my mom recommended so I gave it a shot. I was entertained enough to read this quickly while traveling to & from Portland for the weekend. That’s it. Most likely wouldn’t recommend unless you were going to the beach and wanted something very easy.
August 4, 2023
I have to say I love Krissyann Granger’s Maxwell Series. I am a nurse and to get me to sit still to read takes alot!! Her books ate captivating and quite the escape for me. I do a count down until she releases new books LOL! This book did not disappoint. I like the realistic aspect of starting from a hard life and just wanting better. Nice to see this didnt show Harper trying to climb the society pole but go the slow everyday country route. I wont say more -but if you need to grab a good quick read, she is the go to person for sure. Enjoy all her book!
March 23, 2024
It's a decent story. I have a hard time when people keep secrets and don't explain themselves. Harper did not treat Jeff well. I know her actions were because of her life up until that point. She has a lot of growing up to do. Hopefully she will settle down. I understood Jeff's frustration when Harper just wanted to get naked when there were big problems to be resolved. It was still an interesting story.
October 16, 2023
Unfinished not worth the time
Book just stopped poor ending that left you wanting a proper finish. So much time spent showing Harper as a devious and cheap character htthen pushing a decent man into marriage and then nothing
Book just stopped poor ending that left you wanting a proper finish. So much time spent showing Harper as a devious and cheap character htthen pushing a decent man into marriage and then nothing
September 30, 2024
Good story
I like this book a lot and look forward to the next in the series...it was a sweet love story. My only complaint is that the language used in dialog is more modern than it would have been in that time period
I like this book a lot and look forward to the next in the series...it was a sweet love story. My only complaint is that the language used in dialog is more modern than it would have been in that time period
August 21, 2026
Surviving the secrets
Thus was a truly adventurous relationship building from lies to real love. She was on her own from the age of 16. She had to lie to survive. He found her in the woods half dead. Just who was she?
Thus was a truly adventurous relationship building from lies to real love. She was on her own from the age of 16. She had to lie to survive. He found her in the woods half dead. Just who was she?
December 19, 2023
Well written and greatly detailed book! I love the character dynamics and writing style for this modernized historical fiction book and can't wait for book 2!
January 8, 2024
DNF. 40% Harper is a terrible person. Jeff is an idiot.
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October 5, 2024Just can’t care enough to finish, sorry.
October 18, 2024
Lots of Secrets!
The story was well written with well developed characters and a good plot. It was almost too long but finally the truth came out and she was better of for it.
The story was well written with well developed characters and a good plot. It was almost too long but finally the truth came out and she was better of for it.
March 29, 2025
This was a fairly good book, but predictable. Like a Hallmark movie, you know the plot and ending.
March 15, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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