The Secret Pond

By: Gerri Hill

Narrated by: Abby Craden

Length: 8 hrs and 30 mins

Publisher's summary

Grieving over the loss of her family and feeling like her life is unraveling, Lindsey McDermott quits her job, gets a puppy, and retreats to her grandparents' home in the Texas Hill Country. She spends her solitary days walking childhood trails and reminiscing, trying to reconcile the conflict within her as she struggles with survivor's guilt.

After the death of her husband, Hannah Larson needs a change. At the suggestion of her mother-in-law - and against her better judgment - she and her son Jack move to tiny Utopia and into her husband's grandmother's house.

When Jack and Lindsey form an unlikely friendship, Hannah reluctantly joins them and the three spend the summer swimming and healing as laughter eventually replaces tears. After Jack goes back to school, Hannah assumes their summer fun is over. Instead, Lindsey continues to come around and now - as they find themselves alone - Hannah realizes just how close they've become. Soon, she finds herself struggling with her feelings as their friendship threatens to shift into something much deeper...something she fears she won't be able to fight. Something she fears she won't want to fight.

A story of grief and healing...a story of love.

©2017 Gerri Hill (P)2017 Audible, Inc.

Never Disappointed

Gerri Hill never disappoints!!! Such a great story, like a Hallmark movie for lesbians. The characters were charming and unforgettable. The emotion delivered (Great job Abby Carden!) in each sentence was touching. The characters personalities were humbling and refreshing. Keep up the excellent work Gerri Hill, and thank you for sharing your gift with us.

Heartfelt and warming

Gerri Hill does a wonderful job of getting you invested in the initial relationship between Jack and Lindsey. I liked the pacing, a bit slower but it things felt more impactful that way. Abby Craden's voice makes me swoon.

Beautiful story...

This was such a beautiful story. The funniest parts were Hannah's random thought's at times. Listening to how they all healed from so much loss to find a new beginning in such an unexpected way was beautiful.

Another great book

Loved the story, although a touch of reality would be nice. With everything going on in their lives no one else seemed to mind what was going on hmm.

Moving story about love and loss

I tried one of Gerri Hill's crime/romance books and wasn't so impressed with the crime part, but much more with the way she handled the romance. So I traded that one in for this one. Very glad I did. If you are looking for lots of action and excitement, this won't be for you. But if you like a well written, slow burn romance with loveable, relatable characters and plenty of emotion , this should really hit the spot. I loved the way the author depicted how loss brought the characters together and how they helped each other heal. And the way both women relate to the young boy who is a pivotal part of the story, did not detract, but rather made it all the more real and touching. Can't wait to read more Gerri Hill.

Emotional, heartbreaking, uplifting

Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret Pond to be better than the print version?

I love audio in most all books, and this one was no exception?

Who was your favorite character and why?

Jack ,,, he was the glue that brought this story together?

What about Abby Craden’s performance did you like?

I love Abby Cradens narration ,,,,,this book was one of her best.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Lindsey and Jack confide in each other about their loses ...

Any additional comments?

Overall a great book about coming back from a very dark place in life. It is a very uplifting book.

Awesome

Thoroughly enjoyed this story, narration applicable and believable which brought the characters to life.

bestie

narrations by Abby superb. read this story at least 5 times. probably again. 5 stars.

Gerri's books.

She describes the area she writes about in all her books so your right there with the folks!

There MUST be a sequel!?

Gerri Hill gives us a wonderful story of loss and recovery that is marred by an ending as abrupt as an unexpected stair. The lack of a satisfactory climax to one of the principal conflicts in the narrative leaves me hoping that a sequel is forthcoming. Like, soon!

There are a couple of flawed edits in the recording, but Abby Craden's usual superlative performance maintains Ms. Craden in her position at the top of my Audible pantheon.