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Things We Shouldn't Do
All marriages have secrets... the question is, what secrets are you willing to live with?
Halo "Lo" Roberts once believed she had the perfect marriage. John was charming, devoted, and together they were the power couple everyone admired at the college where they worked. But somewhere along the way love went quiet and suspicion crept in. Now, Lo can't shake the feeling that the man she married is hiding something.
When whispers of an affair turn into scandal, Lo decides to play the long game. She will stay close, gather proof, and protect herself until she is ready to walk away.
But in the fallout, Lo makes a dangerous choice of her own, one that leaves her with a secret she never planned and consequences she cannot escape. And when betrayal takes a deadly turn, Lo begins to wonder if her husband isn't just a liar but something far more dangerous.
Halo "Lo" Roberts once believed she had the perfect marriage. John was charming, devoted, and together they were the power couple everyone admired at the college where they worked. But somewhere along the way love went quiet and suspicion crept in. Now, Lo can't shake the feeling that the man she married is hiding something.
When whispers of an affair turn into scandal, Lo decides to play the long game. She will stay close, gather proof, and protect herself until she is ready to walk away.
But in the fallout, Lo makes a dangerous choice of her own, one that leaves her with a secret she never planned and consequences she cannot escape. And when betrayal takes a deadly turn, Lo begins to wonder if her husband isn't just a liar but something far more dangerous.
360 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 13, 2026
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About the author
Lindsey Cacy
4 books5 followersLindsey Cacy is a multi-genre author and certified yoga teacher known for writing thrillers that sink their teeth into the hidden corners of human nature. She’s the author of Things We Shouldn’t Do, a gripping, twist-filled novel that keeps readers questioning every character and craving more.
Lindsey also writes powerful nonfiction rooted in her personal journey: quitting alcohol, navigating grief, and choosing authenticity. As a Biracial woman and entrepreneur, she brings raw honesty and lived experience to both her fiction and personal essays.
Explore Lindsey’s work for pulse-pounding suspense, emotional depth, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.
Lindsey also writes powerful nonfiction rooted in her personal journey: quitting alcohol, navigating grief, and choosing authenticity. As a Biracial woman and entrepreneur, she brings raw honesty and lived experience to both her fiction and personal essays.
Explore Lindsey’s work for pulse-pounding suspense, emotional depth, and stories that stay with you long after the final page.
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Review of advance copy
Halo and John have been married for ten years. They both work for the same university. Quite by chance, Halo sees a suspicious text message on John's phone from his young assistant Constance, which raises her hackles and leads her to believe that they are having an affair. She shares her findings with her hot-headed brother, Paxton, and the story evolves from there.
Unfortunately, I didn't warm to Halo, so I felt less invested in how things would turn out.
I received an advance copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. 3 and a half stars
Unfortunately, I didn't warm to Halo, so I felt less invested in how things would turn out.
I received an advance copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily. 3 and a half stars
February 14, 2026
a game of clue !
I received this book as an ARC read & let me tell you it’s such a great book !
While reading this I was going through so many emotions, it was like playing a game of clue trying to figure out who was the suspect.
If you had watched the show HIS&HERS then this book is right up that alley. A marriage that’s falling apart, a murder, but you would never believe who the suspect is.
I received this book as an ARC read & let me tell you it’s such a great book !
While reading this I was going through so many emotions, it was like playing a game of clue trying to figure out who was the suspect.
If you had watched the show HIS&HERS then this book is right up that alley. A marriage that’s falling apart, a murder, but you would never believe who the suspect is.
February 15, 2026
Things We Shouldn’t Do is a gripping read that hooks you from page one and never lets go. The pacing is excellent, keeping the momentum strong throughout as tensions escalate and you find yourself constantly questioning who to trust.
It authentically captures the messy, complicated nature of relationships while it excels at portraying how we navigate conflicting emotions during the most difficult moments, especially those times when our hearts and heads pull us in different directions.
The characters feel real in their struggles, making their choices all the more compelling.
The emotional impact surprised me. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, the dynamics would shift in ways that felt both unexpected and true to the characters.
The storyline pulls you deeper with every chapter, making this a book that’s hard to put down.
If you’re looking for a domestic thriller that combines relationship drama with genuine suspense, this is definitely worth picking up, you won’t want to put it down.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
It authentically captures the messy, complicated nature of relationships while it excels at portraying how we navigate conflicting emotions during the most difficult moments, especially those times when our hearts and heads pull us in different directions.
The characters feel real in their struggles, making their choices all the more compelling.
The emotional impact surprised me. Just when I thought I had the story figured out, the dynamics would shift in ways that felt both unexpected and true to the characters.
The storyline pulls you deeper with every chapter, making this a book that’s hard to put down.
If you’re looking for a domestic thriller that combines relationship drama with genuine suspense, this is definitely worth picking up, you won’t want to put it down.
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This book had me STRESSED in the best way lol! It is messy, dark, and just felt so human. It’s about marriage on the brink, forbidden choices, and the quiet moments where everything starts to fracture. I loved how emotionally grounded this felt even as the stakes kept escalating. Every character is layered and impossible to fully trust. I also like that the characters were relatable and multi-racial which spoke to me as a black and Spanish woman. Highly recommend! Thank you to the publisher for sending me the ARC to read and review.
Review of advance copy
John and Lo have been married for almost ten years. They are in love, but the secrets they carry might destroy them.
They are successful In Academia, but can they keep their family and friends together in the middle of such uncertainty?
A slow burn thriller- there are many twists in this story.
I received a copy for free,and am leaving this review voluntarily.
They are successful In Academia, but can they keep their family and friends together in the middle of such uncertainty?
A slow burn thriller- there are many twists in this story.
I received a copy for free,and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
A psychological thriller, about marriage and secrets with lots of twists. John, the husband, is the character you can hate and Halo, the wife has her life turned upside down. Halo is a realistic character but I wanted her to evolve into a stronger woman.
This is an ARC book from Book Sirens and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This is an ARC book from Book Sirens and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love a good domestic thriller - this did not disappoint!
Halo (or Lo for short) and John seem like a power couple. They work together at a college, and they are loved by both students and co-workers alike. However, behind closed doors not everything is perfect. John's charm can't hide the fact that something is wrong, Lo can feel it. Could it be his new assistant? What happens when that assistant goes missing? Lo's life changes in ways she couldn't have imagined, and she has her own secrets she is keeping.
This was a great weekend read. Pick this book up if you like twists, turns, character development, and a slow burn thriller.
Halo (or Lo for short) and John seem like a power couple. They work together at a college, and they are loved by both students and co-workers alike. However, behind closed doors not everything is perfect. John's charm can't hide the fact that something is wrong, Lo can feel it. Could it be his new assistant? What happens when that assistant goes missing? Lo's life changes in ways she couldn't have imagined, and she has her own secrets she is keeping.
This was a great weekend read. Pick this book up if you like twists, turns, character development, and a slow burn thriller.
February 14, 2026
Sis…..you did your big one. 😮💨 I was hooked from page one and never lost traction. Like WHATTT. So good, so addictive, and I loved every second of it. Thank you Lindsey for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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