About the Book
Book: Living Secrets: A Thriller
Author: S.F. Baumgartner
Genre: Christian Thriller
Release Date: September 29, 2023
Can the secret love child of a U.S. Senator deliver the cure for a bioterror threat before time runs out?
Lily Tso is bored and unfulfilled. Orphaned at birth, the twenty-two-year-old Hotel Guest Service Officer is overwhelmed to discover her parents are alive. But the young woman fears she’s woefully unprepared for a treacherous operation to save America and to meet her parents.
Teaming up with an FBI Special Agent and a young tycoon, Lily sets out on a dangerous mission to prevent a heinous biological attack. But as unknown forces bent on thwarting her attempt, she fears time is running out for both her and the country she calls her new home.
Will Lily be able to survive the attacks and save America from certain doom?
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I really am surprised but I really liked this book. This book really kept me reading till the end. I kept thinking I had read the first book “Buried Secrets” but I couldn’t find any record that I had but I remember that the character “ The Ghost” had been discovered at the ending and it was a cliff hanger and that character is mentioned in this book as well. And this book ends with a cliff hanger and leaves me wanting to read it as soon as possible but it isn’t out yet. This is a clean book but there are a few uses of the word hell and once badass is used. I know most people aren’t bothered by these words but I don’t like them in my books that I read. Even with saying that I recommend this book if you like suspense without a lot of violence. There are few instances of violence but not real graphic. I actually wanted to keep reading when the book ended. The ending besides the cliff hanger was really great.
About the Author
S.F. Baumgartner is a Christian suspense thriller author and creator of the Mirror Estate series. She graduated from the University of Hawaii and the University of Cincinnati. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her cats, staying active, and binge-watching crime TV shows. She lives in Ohio with her family.
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The Journey to “Living Secrets”: A Tale of Hurdles, Hiatus, and Hope
Hello everyone,
I’m incredibly excited to share with you all the backstory of how “Living Secrets,” the first book in the Mirror Estate series, came to be. If you’re a fan of the series (or soon to be), you might know that we’ve got a prequel, “Buried Secrets,” already out in the wild. While it provides some extra flavor and context to the series, “Living Secrets” can totally be enjoyed as a standalone.
The Seeds of a Story
The seedling of the Mirror Estate series started forming in my brain quite some time ago. In fact, I penned an earlier version of the prequel back in 2019, under the title “The Secrets.” No sooner had I hit ‘save’ on that manuscript than I dove head-first into plotting out “Living Secrets.” The story was pulsing through my veins, and I couldn’t wait to get it down on paper.
The 2020 Slump
Then 2020 happened. Ah, yes, the year that shall not be named. Amidst the chaos, my writing spirit decided to take an unscheduled sabbatical. My keyboard gathered dust and the characters in my head seemed to go into hibernation. It was a tough period, creatively speaking, and I know I wasn’t alone in feeling that way.
Rising from the Ashes
Finally, something clicked earlier this year. It was as though my internal storytelling engine roared back to life. I decided it was time to re-enter the world of Mirror Estate. I dusted off the old prequel, gave it a facelift, and republished it as “Buried Secrets,” a more fleshed-out and refined version of the original. But I didn’t stop there; I tackled “Living Secrets” with renewed vigor. After long writing sessions, late-night plot debates with myself, and endless cups of coffee, it’s done. And I couldn’t be prouder to announce that “Living Secrets” is scheduled for release on September 29!
So, whether you’ve been with me since the early days or you’re just discovering the series now, I’m thrilled to have you on this journey. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions, plot twists, and unforgettable characters.
Thanks for reading, and I can’t wait for you to dive into “Living Secrets” come September 29.
Until next time, happy reading!
Blog Stops
Book Reviews From an Avid Reader, December 14
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, December 15
Texas Book-aholic, December 16
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, December 17 (Author Interview)
Exploring the Written Word, December 17
Betti Mace, December 18
Locks, Hooks and Books, December 19
Artistic Nobody, December 20 (Author Interview)
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, December 21
Blogging With Carol, December 22
Lily’ Corner, December 23
Guild Master, December 24 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, December 25
Beauty in the Binding, December 26 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, December 26
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, December 27
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, S.F. is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and an eBook copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/293d4/living-secrets-celebration-tour-giveaway
3 comments:
Thank you! FYI, the ARC for Forgotten Secret (book 2) is available on Booksirens, Booksprout, Netgalley. Or, you can just let me know if you'd like one. BTW, my new editor is a Christian editor. Book 2 onward will be free of those offending words. And you might have read the original edition of Buried Secrets (named The Secret published in 2019). This revised edition of Buried Secrets has been re-edited and expanded.
Merry Christmas!
Debbie, Thank you for sharing. S.F. Baumgartner is a new-to-me author.
I'm looking forward to reading this. Thanks for hosting this giveaway.
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