Loaded Secrets

by Elisabeth Garner, Tay Hurst

If survival was an art, Hummingbird would be a master. Spending nearly seven years on the run to stay alive because of a family betrayal made sure of that. When a close call that takes away the love of her life shakes up her world, she has to once again rely on the kindness and dedication of strangers to keep her safe.

Peter Grant has faithfully and happily served the Agosti family for years, doing his best to keep everyone safe and alive. When Lynette asks him to help her with a secret project, he's happy and willing to jump on board.

New threats pop up, causing timelines to change drastically. The past and present collide, forcing Hummingbird to return to where is all began. Secrets are exposed, and more than one person is out for revenge. Will Peter be able to help her survive the reunion, or will her demons win once and for all?

554 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 8, 2025

About the author

Hey everyone and welcome to my little corner of the world. I’m glad you’re here!
I’m just a quirky, nerdy lady writing stories that are begging to be put on paper. I live in an adorable, little town in Indiana with my amazing husband, our adorable daughter, and our two cats.
When I’m not holed up in my office, you can find me reading, drinking coffee and tea, hanging out with my family and friends, baking, working on DIY projects around the house, and playing D&D.
I have been obsessed with reading and writing from a very young age. Growing up, it was all about The Baby Sitter Club and then Harry Potter and then The Arrows of the Queen. I started writing my first novel in high school, my second novel in college, and after teaching for a while and starting a family, I decided to tackle the dream of becoming an author. The rest is history.
You’ll find my bookshelves filled with everything from YA to historical fiction to romance to classics to sci-fi and fantasy to mental health. It’s a mixed bag and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I hope to see you around!
You can find out more about me and my work on my website or @booksbyemgarner on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook.

Reviews

[Heart&SoulBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mind blown 🤯🤯🤯 per usual Elisabeth crafted an incredible novel that I couldn’t put down. One full of sass, tension, comedy and heart. Those plot twists!

[Megan Kenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!! Elisabeth has done it again each time a new book comes in as ARC to my email I know I'm going to spend all of my free time reading until I fall asleep or finish the book! We are getting the rest of Hummingbird's story with this one. This book is an absolute page turner. I always say this one has to be hands down my favorite book and then she releases the next one.

[Corin Dively · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome installment of this heart pumping in your throat series! The author expertly blends found family with real family with a mafia flair, danger around every corner and romance that will leave you as breathless as the fight scenes. Need to read this series ASAP.