#Blogtour #Review #Extract: His Guilty Secret by Hèlene Fermont @helenefermont @BookPublicistUK7/12/2017 Release date - 27th November 2017
Book length - 268 pages Publisher - Fridhem Publishing Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Natali from www.thebookpublicist.co.uk for providing me with a copy of this book for review, the extract, and the opportunity to take part in this blog tour. ABOUT THE BOOK When Jacques’s body is discovered in a hotel room his wife, Patricia, suspects he has been hiding something from her. Why was he found naked and who is the woman that visited his grave on the day of the funeral? Significantly, who is the unnamed beneficiary Jacques left a large sum of money to in his will and what is the reason her best friend, also Jacques’s sister, Coco, refuses to tell her what he confided to her? Struggling to find out the truth, Patricia visits Malmö where her twin sister Jasmine lives and is married to her ex boyfriend. But the sisters relationship is toxic and when a family member dies shortly after, an old secret is revealed that shines a light on an event that took place on their tenth birthday. As one revelation after the other is revealed, Patricia is yet to discover her husband's biggest secret and what ultimately cost him his life. His Guilty Secret is an unafraid examination of the tangled bonds between siblings, the lengths we go to in protecting our wrongdoings, and the enduring psychological effects this has on the innocent...and the not so innocent. MY REVIEW HIS GUILTY SECRET by Hèlene Fermont is a layered and in-depth look at the complexities of relationships, secrets, and grief. While this book wasn't exactly what I had expected (there are no huge plot twists or fast-paced action), it was still a compelling and absorbing book and I read it in one sitting. When Patricia learns that her beloved husband, Jacques, has died of a heart attack in a nearby hotel, she is bereft and overcome with grief. But she is also suspicious. Why was he at that hotel and who was the woman who visited his grave? Determined to find out the truth she will stop at nothing to uncover just who exactly her husband was, and as she begins to realise that almost everyone she trusted has lied to her, Patricia tries to salvage her relationship with her twin sister Jasmine, who for reasons unknown to her, seems to despise her. But Jasmine has her own issues to solve and the last thing she wants is the perfect twin showing up in her life. As lies, secrets, and betrayals come to light, HIS GUILTY SECRET by Hèlene Fermont will take you on a journey through the selfish side of human nature and relationships. I felt sad at many points throughout this story as nobody seemed to value love and marriage but it did let you get a real insight into the character's personalities. If you enjoy a good drama, then HIS GUILTY SECRET will be right up your street, and is well worth reading! Author Bio: I was born in Malmö, Sweden’s third largest city and beautiful cultural hub where I enjoyed an idyllic childhood, surrounded by beaches, parks and commons. My parental home was filled with music and literature and I started to write short stories which I entered into competitions when I was eight years old. Writing is my passion. I moved to London in the mid-90s and the city has been my home for more than 20 years. Malmö is my native city and I regularly spend part of the year there surrounded by the beautiful landscape and tranquility which inspires my writing. My debut novel Because of You was published in August 2016. The novel is inspired by my own visits to London during the 80s. The eclectic club scene was something that I was too young to appreciate fully at the time but it is emblematic of an exciting era that is now gone forever. My second novel - We Never Said Goodbye - was published on the 6th April 2017 and my third - His Guilty Secret - is also out now in paperback and eBook. For more information: Website - helenefermont.com Twitter - twitter.com/helenefermont Facebook - www.facebook.com/helenefermontauthor/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/helenefermont/ READ ON FOR A COMPELLING EXTRACT ... EXTRACT Looking tired and exasperated, Rudy replied, “Coco’s been hooked on sleeping tablets and antidepressants for at least five years. I only found out about six months ago after I accidentally discovered them in a drawer in her bedside table. I knew something was wrong when she started slurring her words repeatedly and kept stumbling over things. I was terrified there was something wrong with her, something sinister. Coco confessed when I told her I knew she had a problem. I may as well tell you…She’s lost her job, Pat. She spends her entire life inside, drinking.” He had tears in his eyes. “But why? Why would she drink herself into oblivion and take tablets? I hope she’s not mixing them with alcohol, it’s a lethal combination…” But as she said it, the despair in Rudy’s eyes confirmed her worst fear. Her best friend was an addict. “Where is she?” Patricia asked, swallowing hard. “Coco’s upstairs, fast asleep, reeking of booze, hence the reason I’ve no wine to offer you. I’m sorry you found out about it like this, especially after everything you’ve been through. Coco’s devastated about Jacques but instead of sharing her feelings with me, she prefers to dwell in self-pity and to hell with our relationship! I know we won’t recover from this.” He sounded as if he’d already given up. “Is there anything I can do to help her?” Patricia volunteered, feeling drained of emotion. First Jacques, now this. When he didn’t respond, she took a step closer to him. “Rudy…were you aware of Jacques checking into hotels under a false name?” Her eyes searched his for an explanation. “No, Patricia. Until his death, I never knew Jacques stayed overnight in a hotel when he was in London. It sure beats me why he didn’t return to you as soon as his shift ended. But then again, nothing surprises me anymore. People don’t always live up to our expectations of them, I know that now.” DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!
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