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Between the Secrets
I’ve been in love with my best friend, Garrett, for as long as I can remember. The moment I’ve been dreaming of for years has finally come and we collide with passion. After the moment passed, he began to act hot and cold, making me wonder if he really feels for me the way I do for him.
Out of nowhere, Ransom, a charming valet attendant full of intrigue, begins to show interest in me after a chance meeting. I fall for him hard and fast, but he falls faster. Our relationship is effortless, until I find out he is keeping something from me, something dangerous.
Now I’m torn between the feelings I still have for Garrett, and my love for Ransom. Can my love withstand the jealousy and rage of Garrett, or the secrets that Ransom keeps that may put me in jeopardy of losing more than him?
My decision might be made for me when suddenly I’m jarred awake as I am dropped not so gently on my back onto cold, hard concrete. My brain is foggy and I’m dizzy. And I gulp for breath that doesn’t seem to come. My body twitches from my lungs failing. Oh God! Am I going to die? Why can’t I breathe? Panic seizes my body and mind as my vision tunnels, and everything goes black.
Between the Secrets is the first book in The Between Series of interconnected standalones. Reading books in order is strongly suggested.
Please www.elefordauthor.com for trigger warnings and playlist
Out of nowhere, Ransom, a charming valet attendant full of intrigue, begins to show interest in me after a chance meeting. I fall for him hard and fast, but he falls faster. Our relationship is effortless, until I find out he is keeping something from me, something dangerous.
Now I’m torn between the feelings I still have for Garrett, and my love for Ransom. Can my love withstand the jealousy and rage of Garrett, or the secrets that Ransom keeps that may put me in jeopardy of losing more than him?
My decision might be made for me when suddenly I’m jarred awake as I am dropped not so gently on my back onto cold, hard concrete. My brain is foggy and I’m dizzy. And I gulp for breath that doesn’t seem to come. My body twitches from my lungs failing. Oh God! Am I going to die? Why can’t I breathe? Panic seizes my body and mind as my vision tunnels, and everything goes black.
Between the Secrets is the first book in The Between Series of interconnected standalones. Reading books in order is strongly suggested.
Please www.elefordauthor.com for trigger warnings and playlist
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 29, 2023
About the author
Ele Ford
5 books16 followersEle Ford is a book nerd turned romance writer. She is from Las Vegas and is living out her own real-life romance with the best man ever. She enjoys reading, working out, listening to music, laying pool side, going on monthly date adventures with her husband, and spending time with her two amazing boys.
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May 14, 2025
Very rarely do I give a romantic suspense 5 stars, but this one was great. There was great character development, especially between Garrett and Sadie. Their changes in their friendship felt very well thought out and written. Sadie and Ransom are such an amazing couple and I loved them. I feel like there was a perfect balance of thriller/suspense and romance. I was hooked from the very first page.
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July 6, 2025
Fast Paced Page Turner
Where to begin?
Normally with the first 50 pages of so, I know of if I'm going to keep reading or not, and I was beyond frustrated by I hit that 50 page mark because Garrett. Talk about a best friend from hell. I wanted to quit then, but then Ransom walked on stage and the story really took off with Ransom working a shady job(s) and Sadie struggling to keep up and then getting caught in the middle. The ending almost broke me and I'm glad they're getting their HEA.
Where to begin?
Normally with the first 50 pages of so, I know of if I'm going to keep reading or not, and I was beyond frustrated by I hit that 50 page mark because Garrett. Talk about a best friend from hell. I wanted to quit then, but then Ransom walked on stage and the story really took off with Ransom working a shady job(s) and Sadie struggling to keep up and then getting caught in the middle. The ending almost broke me and I'm glad they're getting their HEA.
January 6, 2024
Captivating
This was a great suspense romance book. It keeps you on your toes. Just when you think you know, a twist happens. I can not wait for the next book. There is a HEA for the couple- Sadie and Ransom- in this book. It also sets up the second book which will be his fro
End Noah and Celine.
This was a great suspense romance book. It keeps you on your toes. Just when you think you know, a twist happens. I can not wait for the next book. There is a HEA for the couple- Sadie and Ransom- in this book. It also sets up the second book which will be his fro
End Noah and Celine.
January 26, 2026
My eyes burn but my core burns more
I enjoyed this book a lot. The pace was perfect and the plot line was amazing. I'm glad she got the man of her dreams! But I got to say, those twists threw me into awe and kept the story alive.. And the spice? Just right! By the way, Ransom is totally my favorite!
Best - S K Collier
I enjoyed this book a lot. The pace was perfect and the plot line was amazing. I'm glad she got the man of her dreams! But I got to say, those twists threw me into awe and kept the story alive.. And the spice? Just right! By the way, Ransom is totally my favorite!
Best - S K Collier
October 31, 2023
I just recently started avidly reading as I have a hard time staying focused. This book was great, and didn’t fail to lose me once. I read it in two days as I needed to know what was happening. I can’t wait for the next book in the series! Great new author.
October 28, 2025
Spicy and Emotional
Love triangle that annoys you but keeps you hooked wanting to know more. The story isn’t unnecessarily prolonged and I loved that it.
Love triangle that annoys you but keeps you hooked wanting to know more. The story isn’t unnecessarily prolonged and I loved that it.
October 27, 2025
Never was a romance reader, but this story hooked me. Sadie is such an amazing protagonist. The book will make a southern boy blush!
January 29, 2026
If you haven't read Between the Secrets by Ele Ford, what are we even doing?
She (Sadie) starts by falling for her friend - safe, familiar, predictable.
Then someone else steps in and redefines the entire emotional landscape, showing her what obsession actually looks like (It's soft obsession! Seriously, romantic!)
She thinks he's the bad guy... But is he?
This one delivers a well earned HEA, sharp twists, and characters that absolutely leap off the page.
I'll admit... I almost cried at one point.
If you're you're a sucker for romance with tension, spice and just enough unpredictability to keep you locked in - this is your book... darlin'.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
She (Sadie) starts by falling for her friend - safe, familiar, predictable.
Then someone else steps in and redefines the entire emotional landscape, showing her what obsession actually looks like (It's soft obsession! Seriously, romantic!)
She thinks he's the bad guy... But is he?
This one delivers a well earned HEA, sharp twists, and characters that absolutely leap off the page.
I'll admit... I almost cried at one point.
If you're you're a sucker for romance with tension, spice and just enough unpredictability to keep you locked in - this is your book... darlin'.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series!
September 20, 2025
Ransom and Sadie
This was the first "spicy romance" novel I've ever read. Ford does a great job building the romance between Ransom and Sadie while weaving a compelling back story for these two characters. Her villain Cyrus is also a diabolical criminal. I'd be interested to see where she takes the series from here.
This was the first "spicy romance" novel I've ever read. Ford does a great job building the romance between Ransom and Sadie while weaving a compelling back story for these two characters. Her villain Cyrus is also a diabolical criminal. I'd be interested to see where she takes the series from here.
August 31, 2025
The suspense /storyline wasn't horrible, and I did enjoy that it lasted more than one chapter.
However, both of the main characters annoyed me in different ways, so that took a lot away. I'll be okay for a lifetime if I never have to read the word "gorgeous" or "darlin".
However, both of the main characters annoyed me in different ways, so that took a lot away. I'll be okay for a lifetime if I never have to read the word "gorgeous" or "darlin".
April 9, 2025
This was a different book for me. Not sure if I will continue the series.
July 30, 2025
The plot and characters are what kept me going to the end of this book, but the editing leaves much to be desired.
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