The Secret

Clayton Family #3

by Shirley Hailstock

While searching for her biological family, Stephanie Hunter, founder of her own design firm, crosses paths with gorgeous architect Owen Clayton, who, searching for the truth surrounding his own past, discovers a shocking link to hers. Original.

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

Paperback

First published April 1, 2006

About the author

Shirley Hailstock loves reading. She'd like nothing better than to find a corner in the library and get lost in a book, explore new worlds and visit places she never expected to see. Now as an author, she can not only visit those places, but she can be the heroine of her own stories.

A past president of Romance Writers of America, Shirley began her writing career on a dare. Taking a year to complete her first manuscript, the writing bug bit her and she discovered telling stories of love and adventure was what she wanted to spend her life doing.

Reviews

[Ajoke · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Secret was a fantastic read, and I enjoyed Owen and Stephanie's story. Hailstock creates characters with such a realistic background story it's hard to believe you're reading a fiction. However I didn't feel the passion or chemistry between the two characters that she tried so hard to illustrate. Their connection was better during the intense awkward stages in the beginning of a courtship. That said, I think Shirley Hailstock is a great writer and her story was deeper than boy meets girl, boy falls for girl.

I am looking forward to reading more of her novels, especially the ones featuring the other Clayton men.

[Sharon · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was just okay for me. I expected a better story