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Buried Secrets
When you find bones in a garden, it’s not a history project anymore.
When Kaitlin Mathews arrives on the windswept shores of Widow’s Point Island, she’s seeking answers. Adopted as a baby and armed with only fragments of her past, Kaitlin’s research into the island’s abandoned maternity home draws her into a web of long-buried secrets.
Sheriff Mattison Winters has spent his life protecting the island’s insular residents, but the discovery of human remains on the grounds of the island’s mansion changes everything. As Kaitlin’s investigation into the mansion’s dark history collides with Matt’s search for justice, they uncover a chilling conspiracy of greed, betrayal, and murder that stretches back decades.
But someone is determined to keep the past buried. It becomes clear that Widow’s Point Island guards its secrets fiercely—and not all of them are willing to rest in peace.
Buried Secrets is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and the lengths we go to uncover the truth—and to protect the ones we love. Fans of The Widow’s House and The Last House on Needless Street will find themselves enthralled by this atmospheric thriller where the past refuses to stay buried.
When Kaitlin Mathews arrives on the windswept shores of Widow’s Point Island, she’s seeking answers. Adopted as a baby and armed with only fragments of her past, Kaitlin’s research into the island’s abandoned maternity home draws her into a web of long-buried secrets.
Sheriff Mattison Winters has spent his life protecting the island’s insular residents, but the discovery of human remains on the grounds of the island’s mansion changes everything. As Kaitlin’s investigation into the mansion’s dark history collides with Matt’s search for justice, they uncover a chilling conspiracy of greed, betrayal, and murder that stretches back decades.
But someone is determined to keep the past buried. It becomes clear that Widow’s Point Island guards its secrets fiercely—and not all of them are willing to rest in peace.
Buried Secrets is a gripping tale of mystery, romance, and the lengths we go to uncover the truth—and to protect the ones we love. Fans of The Widow’s House and The Last House on Needless Street will find themselves enthralled by this atmospheric thriller where the past refuses to stay buried.
348 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2026
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February 6, 2026
Not my usual read
But I am so glad I tried this book. I loved Kaitlyn and Matt's story. Kaitlyn who's adopted like me is searching for her family and to belong. Queue bodies found on property and a handsome yet untrusting sheriff. The plot moved quickly but not too fast. I can't wait for the next book
But I am so glad I tried this book. I loved Kaitlyn and Matt's story. Kaitlyn who's adopted like me is searching for her family and to belong. Queue bodies found on property and a handsome yet untrusting sheriff. The plot moved quickly but not too fast. I can't wait for the next book
February 24, 2026
This mystery had me hooked from the first chapter to the final page. The pacing was right, the characters were intriguing, and the twists kept me guessing the whole time. Just when I thought I had it figured out, the story surprised me. A truly gripping read — so glad I won it through the Goodreads giveaway!
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