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Secret Society
Blythe Suzanna Montgomery Todd has spent her entire life helping her stern and distant Grandmother Cadence support her "events" and "projects". But when Grandmother Cadence dies, she leaves Blythe her prestigious West Hollow, housing elegant antiques, a gargoyle, and a number of secrets.And the women of West Hollow have their own secrets, and Blythe is about to learn of them.This is a novel of 110,000 words. It is at times serious, playful, sexy, and powerful. And, perhaps, a little juvenile, but growing up is overrated.
- GenresLesbian
471 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 14, 2015
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Robin Roseau
114 books213 followersA writer by avocation, Robin has a renaissance interest in many areas. A bit of a gypsy, Robin has called a few places home and has traveled widely. A love of the outdoors, animals in general and experimenting with world cuisines, Robin and partner share their home with a menagerie of pets and guests, although sometimes it is difficult to discern who is whom.
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December 30, 2015
I can never get through one of Roseau's books without breaking down into tears and cursing the author. This book was no different, I stayed out hours unable to put it down with tears streaming down my face. The main character and the supporting characters draw you to them, this book is addicting, but more than that the idea of the secret society pulled me. That was what the entire book was about and I couldn't pull away. I will read this book again and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a main character to fall in love with.
April 27, 2023
hmmm?
It wasn’t one of my favorites of this author. I do like the premise of the book and it was well written. This author is known for great writing.
If you’ve read this authors books before you would know that a big part of their writing style is based on “pranks” “hazing (if you will) “games” and etc. There is always a very strong power dynamic and how it is wielded. This book is no different.
What I didn’t understand was the whole Kiki, Claudine, Opal and Blythe ordeal. I think more time could have been spent on parsing that out more. It was quite unclear what was happening and with whom at times. Sometimes I think the author has left things in their head unsaid in the books. Sometimes it is not as clear as they think it is.
Why did the author wait til the last page to say whom Blythe was with? Why the first kiss in this way? And then at the very end? And why did Blythe pick that person? What was the deal with Opal and Claudine at the end? C’mon now, surely you can do better than the explanations given (or in this case, not given).
Lastly, what did this secret society really do outside of their small elitist neighborhood/community? Not much and it wasn’t far reaching and their were no minorities. Sigh.
It wasn’t one of my favorites of this author. I do like the premise of the book and it was well written. This author is known for great writing.
If you’ve read this authors books before you would know that a big part of their writing style is based on “pranks” “hazing (if you will) “games” and etc. There is always a very strong power dynamic and how it is wielded. This book is no different.
What I didn’t understand was the whole Kiki, Claudine, Opal and Blythe ordeal. I think more time could have been spent on parsing that out more. It was quite unclear what was happening and with whom at times. Sometimes I think the author has left things in their head unsaid in the books. Sometimes it is not as clear as they think it is.
Why did the author wait til the last page to say whom Blythe was with? Why the first kiss in this way? And then at the very end? And why did Blythe pick that person? What was the deal with Opal and Claudine at the end? C’mon now, surely you can do better than the explanations given (or in this case, not given).
Lastly, what did this secret society really do outside of their small elitist neighborhood/community? Not much and it wasn’t far reaching and their were no minorities. Sigh.
August 26, 2018
I'm giving it 5🌟 for the presentation. Though theirs not much intimacy, provided. Which is I'm certain most readers read these books for!
December 1, 2015
Terrible ending
Great story and characters until it ended. This author has trouble with endings. This ending turned a four star story into a one star story. I do not buy the final relationships. Kiki as a top is ridiculous in the extreme.
Great story and characters until it ended. This author has trouble with endings. This ending turned a four star story into a one star story. I do not buy the final relationships. Kiki as a top is ridiculous in the extreme.
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