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Too Many Secrets Too Many Lies
Ashland s mother, Bianca, fights hard to suppress the truth from her daughter because she doesn t want her to marry Jordan who's the grandson of an ex-lover she loathes. Jordan s return to Ashland s life causes Bianca s world to fall apart. Ashland s marriage to Jordan will only last over Bianca s dead body. Ashland soon finds out how cruel and vengeful her mother can be. There s a price to pay for redemption and Bianca will through any length to get it. In this web of deception, author Sonya Sparks unravels a story that is sure to keep you on a roller coaster ride through the end.
290 pages, Paperback
First published October 30, 2007
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Sonya Sparks
8 books1 followerBorn December 8, 1967, Sonya grew up somewhat shy loving to draw and design clothes while enjoying writing poetry and short stories. She also showed interest in Psychology but her plans was to become a fashion designer/writer. At seventeen, she became pregnant with her first child. With a seven-year gap between she and her boyfriend, she put off marriage until she turned eighteen. Feelings of shame, embarrassment and disappointments caused her to quit high school. She soon followed her husband throughout his military career around the world. She started her first novel before the age of twenty but pushed her dreams aside to raise her children with the attention, love and care they deserved. Even though there were marital problems, she was determined to hang in there and make it work. Fighting for respect, her own identity and feelings of failure, she went back to school and completed a two-year course in Computer Operations.
Ten years of marriage and four children later, Sonya decided it was time to end the marriage. She became pregnant once again. For the first time she was alone with her children. She found herself staying overnight in a homeless shelter with her children in order to receive housing because she never receive her child support on time. Determined not to get caught up in the system, she began working three jobs to take care of her family. She soon lost custody of her children to her husband because of the long working hours. Believing everything happens for a reason, she was now more than ever determined to succeed and making it on her own. Over the next few years she dedicated herself in giving her children love, support and everything they needed, in spite of the fact that she was a part time mom to four of her children.
At thirty-seven, Sonya began praying and asked GOD to lead her in the right direction. She finally agreed to give her relationship with her ex husband another try, leaving the life she had built for herself behind. She has always held strong religious beliefs in GOD and stayed true to the teachings of the bible.
While going through old pictures and documents, Sonya discovered portions of the first novel she had attempted to write, which turned into her first published piece of work, Too Many Secrets and Too Many Lies. She currently lives a fairly private life in Georgia with her family.
Ten years of marriage and four children later, Sonya decided it was time to end the marriage. She became pregnant once again. For the first time she was alone with her children. She found herself staying overnight in a homeless shelter with her children in order to receive housing because she never receive her child support on time. Determined not to get caught up in the system, she began working three jobs to take care of her family. She soon lost custody of her children to her husband because of the long working hours. Believing everything happens for a reason, she was now more than ever determined to succeed and making it on her own. Over the next few years she dedicated herself in giving her children love, support and everything they needed, in spite of the fact that she was a part time mom to four of her children.
At thirty-seven, Sonya began praying and asked GOD to lead her in the right direction. She finally agreed to give her relationship with her ex husband another try, leaving the life she had built for herself behind. She has always held strong religious beliefs in GOD and stayed true to the teachings of the bible.
While going through old pictures and documents, Sonya discovered portions of the first novel she had attempted to write, which turned into her first published piece of work, Too Many Secrets and Too Many Lies. She currently lives a fairly private life in Georgia with her family.
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December 29, 2008
Drama, Drama, Drama, with a mother like Bianca no need for enemies!!!!
This book is great!!!! Author Sonya Sparks brings a banger that is a MUST read. Sonya has an imagination that keeps us on our toes as we read this drama filled novel. Sonya keeps your attention from the 1st word to the very last. There are many twists in this book. In her debut novel, she shows the poise of a seasoned veteran.
Meet Bianca. Many words come to mind when describing her and none are nice; scandalous, trifling, evil, and back stabbing heifer. You get the drift. Her story is so crazy that I cannot even begin to explain, as I do not want to spoil the secrets in the book. I will tell you this she is hell bent on keeping her daughter Ashland away from her one true love, Jordan. To know Bianca is to hate Bianca - yes she is that bad. You have to check out her story. She could have easily had a book all to herself.
Ashland is Bianca's daughter. She has had her share of disappointments in the love department. None can compare to the one she experiences with her first love Jordan. After 10 years of being apart, Jordan comes back into her life. Then the two of them discover all the lies and secrets that have been covered up to keep them apart. See if their love is strong enough to get past a shaky past.
Kayla is Ashland's most trusted friend and employee. She is a very loyal friend, sister, confidant and shoulder to cry on when needed. She is a vital part of the story and adds a lot of flavor to this story. Her story is a compelling attribute to this book. She is one of my favorites in this story.
I look forward to reading more from Ms Sonya. She can hold her own in this literary world. She answers the question I am sure you are all wondering - what possess Bianca to be so cruel to her own child. She answers that and many more. Pick up this book, you won't be disappointed.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
5 star rating
This book is great!!!! Author Sonya Sparks brings a banger that is a MUST read. Sonya has an imagination that keeps us on our toes as we read this drama filled novel. Sonya keeps your attention from the 1st word to the very last. There are many twists in this book. In her debut novel, she shows the poise of a seasoned veteran.
Meet Bianca. Many words come to mind when describing her and none are nice; scandalous, trifling, evil, and back stabbing heifer. You get the drift. Her story is so crazy that I cannot even begin to explain, as I do not want to spoil the secrets in the book. I will tell you this she is hell bent on keeping her daughter Ashland away from her one true love, Jordan. To know Bianca is to hate Bianca - yes she is that bad. You have to check out her story. She could have easily had a book all to herself.
Ashland is Bianca's daughter. She has had her share of disappointments in the love department. None can compare to the one she experiences with her first love Jordan. After 10 years of being apart, Jordan comes back into her life. Then the two of them discover all the lies and secrets that have been covered up to keep them apart. See if their love is strong enough to get past a shaky past.
Kayla is Ashland's most trusted friend and employee. She is a very loyal friend, sister, confidant and shoulder to cry on when needed. She is a vital part of the story and adds a lot of flavor to this story. Her story is a compelling attribute to this book. She is one of my favorites in this story.
I look forward to reading more from Ms Sonya. She can hold her own in this literary world. She answers the question I am sure you are all wondering - what possess Bianca to be so cruel to her own child. She answers that and many more. Pick up this book, you won't be disappointed.
SiStar Tea
ARC Book Club Inc.
5 star rating
August 24, 2008
Too Many Secrets, Too Many Lies has TOO TOO many characters and story plots. By the time i got to the middle, i had to re-read the beginning just to understand which characters where who and want.... and the ending.... well, let's just say that i'm not sure there was an ending.... I'm assuming this was the authors attempt at allowing for there to be a sequel... but it was done in the worst way....
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