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A Delicate Truth
The author of Living in Glass Houses delivers another captivating novel about the pivotal decisions one makes, and the lasting impact they leave on those closest to them.
Blair and Vaughn have put their past behind them, renewed their vows, and embarked on a new chapter of their lives. They appear to have it all. Wealth, devotion, and now, a little girl. But, there's something Vaughn doesn't know. Something that would devastate him and bring Blair's walls crumbling down around her.
Their child, his precious, long-awaited daughter, is not his.
It's a secret Blair is determined to take to the grave. But when her ex—the child's real father—emerges, making it clear he wants to be in his daughter’s life, Blair is launched into a whirlwind of lies, deceit, and desperation.
A Delicate Truth is a powerful story about a woman desperately clinging to the life she’s worked so hard to build, and contending with the mistakes of her past so they don’t destroy her future.
Blair and Vaughn have put their past behind them, renewed their vows, and embarked on a new chapter of their lives. They appear to have it all. Wealth, devotion, and now, a little girl. But, there's something Vaughn doesn't know. Something that would devastate him and bring Blair's walls crumbling down around her.
Their child, his precious, long-awaited daughter, is not his.
It's a secret Blair is determined to take to the grave. But when her ex—the child's real father—emerges, making it clear he wants to be in his daughter’s life, Blair is launched into a whirlwind of lies, deceit, and desperation.
A Delicate Truth is a powerful story about a woman desperately clinging to the life she’s worked so hard to build, and contending with the mistakes of her past so they don’t destroy her future.
319 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 21, 2013
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About the author
Zoe McKnight
2 books24 followersZoe McKnight was born and raised in New York. After graduating from Hofstra University with a degree in business, she launched a career in marketing and public relations. She currently lives in New York City. Living in Glass Houses is her first novel. The sequel, A Delicate Truth, is now available on Amazon.
She describes her writing as contemporary women's fiction drizzled with suspense, wit and page-turning drama.
She describes her writing as contemporary women's fiction drizzled with suspense, wit and page-turning drama.
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February 20, 2015
What a moving, powerful book! So much more than I'd bargained for and completely overwhelming. A quick read that surpassed all of my expectations.
Resentment is the worst. Because unlike sadness or anger, it lingers, dangling overhead like a chandelier of shattered glass. At any given moment a shard can fall and slice through an old wound.
A Delicate Truth is the second of Zoe McKnight's books, but I haven't read the first and let me tell you, this is an amazing stand-alone, as well as a sequel. Obviously I can't vouch for the first book but I highly recommend this one.
Blair's story fraught with lies and deceit that I honestly had no idea how it was going to wind up. I was completely compelled and read the book in one sitting.
Despite Blair's affair and dishonesty, I couldn't dislike her. And the same goes for Vaughn, and I can't really put my finger on why.
Vaughn and Blair are college sweethearts. They met at a young age, fell in love, married, he got into the NFL, became rich and had a string of affairs... Blair's unhappiness drove her to seek something that her marriage was nolonger provided and that is where Dylan comes along. Dylan and Blair conducted a year long affair, which resulted in their daughter, Morgan, being born. However, Blair and Vaughn decide to try and rekindle their love and Blair makes the decision to pass Morgan off as Vaughn's daughter. This is the story of what happens when Dylan decides he wants to be a part of his daughters' life.
I, of all people, know that trust is fragile, and even the people who love you aren't above betrayal.
Everybody is a victim in this story. I was heartbroken for Blair, because although she was wrong to have the affair, she had been betrayed by the man she loved.
The perfect family - the rich, handsome former athlete, his beautiful wife and their beloved daughter.
I was heartbroken for Dylan, because he was caught up in an ugly web of lies. He loved Blair but she belonged to another man. He wanted to know his daughter, but things were never simple.
"I'll walk away from you because I have to, but I won't walk away from my daughter. If I do, I'll never forgive myself. So if there's any part of you which still loves me, please don't ask me to."
And I even felt sorry for Vaughn, because, despite his mistakes and his past discretions, the daughter that he loved and had thought was his own, was the child of another man. How painful must that be to find out?
"A father is a man who loves and provides, that's all. And that's who Vaughn is. He'd give his life for that little girl. You can't take that away from him. And you can't take him away from her. They love each other. And that's all that matters."
I cried, I read at 100mph, I had to restrain myself from flicking forward to find out what happened... I got absolutely no 'real life' stuff done today, because I could not put this book down.
Somehow I thought I had it all figured out, thought that I could predict everyone's moves. I drew the puppet strings and laid preemptive strikes, but none of this was ever in my control.
I went backwards and forwards the whole way through the book... Team Vaughn. Team Dylan. Team Vaughn. Team Dylan. Want to know where I ended up? Well, then you'll have to read the book! ;)
He cups my face in his hands and stares down into my eyes. "Two things..."
I take a deep breath and look up at him.
"...I'm sorry for everything and... And I'll always love you. Don't ever forget that."
Cue me sobbing.
This is angst-up-to-the-eyeballs, heart wrenching, painful and completely delicious!
"I just want to be able to look at Blair and see the woman I fell in love with. Not the woman who did what she did. And it's getting harder every day."
It makes you second guess your own morals, wonder why the hell you're crying for these lying, messed up people and it will have you on the edge of your seat.
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February 18, 2013
I have received the book for free through Goodreads First Reads. Can't wait to read it!
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3.5 stars
I think this was a very good book. The story is touching and we can sense very well all the feelings of the characters. The only think I did not understand is why Blair wants to stay married with Vaughn even after everything he done before. It's like she was protecting her financial security and it's seem that was the thing that matter the most for her. It didn't find this part romantic but the rest of the story was great.
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3.5 stars
I think this was a very good book. The story is touching and we can sense very well all the feelings of the characters. The only think I did not understand is why Blair wants to stay married with Vaughn even after everything he done before. It's like she was protecting her financial security and it's seem that was the thing that matter the most for her. It didn't find this part romantic but the rest of the story was great.
January 16, 2013
This book was a great read! My eyes wanted more and more. The twist and turns with the character Blair really expressed true life to me. Hmm decisions a person can make when they are in between a rock and a hard place! I can understand it! Well done Zoe!
August 2, 2013
Disclosure: I suggest reading Living in Glass Houses before reading A Delicate Truth
I loved A Delicate Truth by Zoe McKnight even more than the debut novel Living in Glass Houses . A Delicate Truth picks up with Blair, a main character from its predecessor Living in Glass Houses. As we all know, Blair was harboring a huge secret from her husband that could break their union irrevocably. A Delicate Truth explores the outcome of having that secret.
Zoe McKnight does an excellent job of making Blair real to readers. The novel is told from Blair's point of view so we are able to understand her motivations, although most of the time I did not agree with her. I'm certain she was my least favorite from Living in Glass Houses. Because we are given a more intimate view of her perspective, I can say she's not so bad. Of course there are moments I could have shook her and said "get it together woman!". Eventually, she does grow and McKnight molds her into a character I actually came to care for.
The tension in this book is so strong from the beginning, it's hard to look away and live our own lives. I became so invested in Blair's life that I didn't want to do anything except read on. The secret that controls her life is the source of this tension and there were moments I thought ENOUGH! I can't take it anymore. Something's gotta give.
A great plot, well-developed characters, great pacing, and the hope for resolve is what drives this novel and can't be missed by fans of McKnight. I urge readers to read Living in Glass Houses first. There's mention of those characters and a recurring role for Elle here in A Delicate Truth. I thank Zoe McKnight for writing a followup and I'm interested in finding out what has happened with the lives of others such as Jonathan and Lauryn. I've learned from reading A Delicate Truth that sometimes you just have to put your big-girl panties on and deal with the truth. No matter the consequences.
I loved A Delicate Truth by Zoe McKnight even more than the debut novel Living in Glass Houses . A Delicate Truth picks up with Blair, a main character from its predecessor Living in Glass Houses. As we all know, Blair was harboring a huge secret from her husband that could break their union irrevocably. A Delicate Truth explores the outcome of having that secret.
Zoe McKnight does an excellent job of making Blair real to readers. The novel is told from Blair's point of view so we are able to understand her motivations, although most of the time I did not agree with her. I'm certain she was my least favorite from Living in Glass Houses. Because we are given a more intimate view of her perspective, I can say she's not so bad. Of course there are moments I could have shook her and said "get it together woman!". Eventually, she does grow and McKnight molds her into a character I actually came to care for.
The tension in this book is so strong from the beginning, it's hard to look away and live our own lives. I became so invested in Blair's life that I didn't want to do anything except read on. The secret that controls her life is the source of this tension and there were moments I thought ENOUGH! I can't take it anymore. Something's gotta give.
A great plot, well-developed characters, great pacing, and the hope for resolve is what drives this novel and can't be missed by fans of McKnight. I urge readers to read Living in Glass Houses first. There's mention of those characters and a recurring role for Elle here in A Delicate Truth. I thank Zoe McKnight for writing a followup and I'm interested in finding out what has happened with the lives of others such as Jonathan and Lauryn. I've learned from reading A Delicate Truth that sometimes you just have to put your big-girl panties on and deal with the truth. No matter the consequences.
March 8, 2013
Oh the moment I saw this I'm so eager to read this. This things happens in every family. Devastated, broken marriage, broken family, nasty divorce trial, people get hurt and a lot more. This is very emotional story and very real!
To Vaughn I can't blame him for reacting that way to Blaire. The moment he went to see other girl just to forget the hurt and betrayal Blaire did to him. He's been gone mad hell, been drinking more than he should, always mad but his loved to her daughter is never been a doubt. He thought it was his daughter but then again later in their lives he find out that it wasn't him.
Dylan is a good guy, he never let Blaire go, when he decided to try to moved on and be with Gayle but his feelings never been altered.
At the end truth Blaire's set her free. She found her true happiness after all she's been through. I admired her courage and strength.
I loved everything in this character. Realization hits me but then again I'm glad I was able to read something like this. It gives me insights what's the reality in this world.
This is BRILLIANT Zoe. Job well done.
To Vaughn I can't blame him for reacting that way to Blaire. The moment he went to see other girl just to forget the hurt and betrayal Blaire did to him. He's been gone mad hell, been drinking more than he should, always mad but his loved to her daughter is never been a doubt. He thought it was his daughter but then again later in their lives he find out that it wasn't him.
Dylan is a good guy, he never let Blaire go, when he decided to try to moved on and be with Gayle but his feelings never been altered.
At the end truth Blaire's set her free. She found her true happiness after all she's been through. I admired her courage and strength.
I loved everything in this character. Realization hits me but then again I'm glad I was able to read something like this. It gives me insights what's the reality in this world.
This is BRILLIANT Zoe. Job well done.
March 5, 2013
I read this novel first not knowing that it was a sequel to Living in Glass Houses. I thoroughly enjoyed it and it is definitely a could not put down book for me. I love reading highly emotional, heartbreaking books so this was right up my alley. I was at first team Vaughn and then team Dylan. This book is one of my favourites for 2013. I totally recommend this book to anyone who likes emotional angst book. Now I am going to start reading the first book.
August 3, 2025
Listened to this book. Enjoyed it. A bit of a surprising end.
March 24, 2013
I can't believe I finished this book in a matter of six hours, but I think I was kind of like a guilty pleasure, I just couldn't put it down. I wanted to read this book because I needed something different from what I normally read.I don't usually like books where there is cheating involved, but I was intrigued enough to step outside of my comfort zone for this one. In this story we meet Blaire and Vaughn they have been together for ever, were college sweethearts and they are filthy rich, since Vaughn is a retired NFL player. Vaughn is a serial cheater and Blaire had recently forgive him and now after having a baby they are trying to repair their marriage,the only problem is the baby isn't his but he doesn't know it. In the first couple of chapters I felt like I was in the middle of an episode of the Real Housewives, The money, the fake friends and the conniving family members,it was a bit much. But then it switched from The Real housewives to an episode of Intervention sprinkled with a little of Days of our Lives; trust me this is not me reciting a page from the weekly TV Guide, this were the events happening in this very peculiar story. Blaire had cheated on her husband with a college professor and then lied to him for two years about the baby being his. After seeing the fake happy family in a magazine article, the baby daddy AKA Dylan surfaces demanding to meet his daughter because now after all this time he wants to be part of her life. This characters were a little difficult to connect with because none of them seem genuine to me, they would make this terrible mistakes and not once I felt like they were remorseful about their actions, also they kept trying to cover the lies with even more lies...what a mess!. Towards the end of the book things switched yet again and it took a turn for the better and I was happy to finally see this characters become less self absorbed. I'm sorry if it sounds like I didn't like the book, because that is not the case, it was very entertaining in fact it was like watching a train wreck in motion and enjoying every minute of it. C'mon people don't judge me, we all love dysfunctional dramas..
May 21, 2013
4.5 STARS!
THIS BOOK RIPPED ME APART.
I don't even....How do I....I don't know where to begin.
Wow. WOW. My heart almost couldn't take all the heart break that this book dished out.
This book was different for me. I didn't even like the heroine, Blair. Basically, until 80%, I hated her guts. Then she finally woke up and started getting her life together. I still didn't completely love her by the end but...oh well. But I thought she was the most manipulative bitch and liar that I've ever come across. And did I mention selfish? But I still wanted her to have a happy ending...I can't explain why because she definitely didn't deserve it but I did. And I wanted Dylan to have a happy ending. Because he was the real victim in this whole story. This book was like a a steep slope...It wasn't a roller coaster of emotions....It was a constant fall...hardly an uphill insight. I really thought there was no hope for anyone in this little love triangle. I FELT EVERYTHING. There was a point in the story that my hand was shaking. So even though I hated Blair, and I hated Vaughn, this story still impacted me GREATLY. I couldn't stop reading, waiting for another tragedy to happen.
The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because the ending was AWFUL. Yes, I got the outcome I wanted, but it happened like in a page and then THE BOOK ENDED. I was like....WTF??!?!? I didn't get to bask in the happiness...at all! Maybe that was the point? I don't know. Maybe the author didn't want to book to be all about the happy ending. But it seriously pissed me off. I wanted more...an epilogue or SOMETHING! Anyway, this book definitely messed with my heart in ways I was not prepared for!
Jeez...experiencing a book hangover over here....
THIS BOOK RIPPED ME APART.
I don't even....How do I....I don't know where to begin.
Wow. WOW. My heart almost couldn't take all the heart break that this book dished out.
This book was different for me. I didn't even like the heroine, Blair. Basically, until 80%, I hated her guts. Then she finally woke up and started getting her life together. I still didn't completely love her by the end but...oh well. But I thought she was the most manipulative bitch and liar that I've ever come across. And did I mention selfish? But I still wanted her to have a happy ending...I can't explain why because she definitely didn't deserve it but I did. And I wanted Dylan to have a happy ending. Because he was the real victim in this whole story. This book was like a a steep slope...It wasn't a roller coaster of emotions....It was a constant fall...hardly an uphill insight. I really thought there was no hope for anyone in this little love triangle. I FELT EVERYTHING. There was a point in the story that my hand was shaking. So even though I hated Blair, and I hated Vaughn, this story still impacted me GREATLY. I couldn't stop reading, waiting for another tragedy to happen.
The only reason I didn't give this book 5 stars is because the ending was AWFUL. Yes, I got the outcome I wanted, but it happened like in a page and then THE BOOK ENDED. I was like....WTF??!?!? I didn't get to bask in the happiness...at all! Maybe that was the point? I don't know. Maybe the author didn't want to book to be all about the happy ending. But it seriously pissed me off. I wanted more...an epilogue or SOMETHING! Anyway, this book definitely messed with my heart in ways I was not prepared for!
Jeez...experiencing a book hangover over here....
March 19, 2013
I won this Book and got it free on the Goodreads Giveaway. I enjoyed Zoe McKnight's writing style; I found it entertaining and it was well paced as it carried me through the story line. The story line itself gave me mixed feelings as the main character, Blair is dependent upon her wealthy NBA star husband Vaughn for maintaining her luxury lifestyle. Personally, I had a hard time with a woman so seemingly dependent upon a man and not herself. The redeeming value in this tale of deceit and cover-up is that the truth eventually comes out and self realization manifests as life changing decisions are made.
July 25, 2013
What a moving, powerful book! So much more than I'd bargained for and completely overwhelming. A quick read that surpassed all of my expectations.This was a one evening read simply because I couldn't put it down.
May 17, 2013
Wow that was intense and gut wrenching. So this is the second book in the series but I didn't read the first book however I think I will now. Could definitely be read as a stand alone. What an emotional roller coaster this book put me through. A must read!
March 20, 2013
Awesome book. A little slow at points but really action packed at others. Definitely keeps you guessing. Id read it again and again.
March 20, 2013
I loved it!,
February 28, 2014
Certain issues weren't resolved but the story itself wasn't bad .
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