Friends with Secrets

A Novel

De: Christine Gunderson

Narrado por: Sarah Naughton, Andi Arndt

In a funny and suspenseful debut, Christine Gunderson explores the myth of the perfect mother, the bonds of female friendship, and the haunting impact of secrets.

What you see isn’t always what you get.

Take Ainsley. The gorgeous mother of two lives a picture-perfect life with her husband, Ben—aspiring politician and heir to a candy fortune—in suburban Washington, DC. But in reality, Ainsley has no idea what she’s doing and is terrified someone will figure out who she really is and where she came from.

Nikki’s fighting to keep afloat as a stay-at-home mother of four, subsisting on chicken nuggets and very little sleep. She’s a mess on the outside, and inside yearns for the validation—and the paycheck—of the television news career she left behind.

When a dangerous figure from Ainsley’s past becomes a coach at her kids’ school, she fears the worst and confides in Nikki, spilling every detail of her former life.

Together, they devise a plan to expose the coach and safeguard their kids. But can they protect their own lives—and their new friendship—in the process?

©2024 by Christine Gunderson. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.

Reseñas de la Crítica

“With a particularly impressive blending of humor and suspense…effectively [showcasing] author Christine Gunderson’s natural and distinctive storytelling style that has created an original and fun read from cover to cover.” —Midwest Book Review

“Funny and poignant, Friends with Secrets is a feel-good book about balancing motherhood, friendship, and career.”—Liz Talley, USA Today bestselling author of Deconstructed

“Friends with Secrets is a sparkling debut novel about an unlikely friendship between two mothers who are just trying to make it through the day. A thoroughly enjoyable read full of voice and humor and a suspenseful storyline that makes it impossible to put down. Be prepared for a book hangover. Totally worth it.”—Sharon M. Peterson, author of The Do-Over

Intriguing plus likable characters!

This was an interesting multilayered story but ultimately it’s about the unlikely friendship that slowly develops between two different but fierce women. I liked how after meeting Ainsley and Nicky slowly allowed their defenses to drop and realize they wanted and needed to trust each other. A bit heavy content but also good humor. Ben & Josh are perfect spouses for these women. Anytime an author can incorporate small children humor it’s a win for the story.

Narration was really good. Each provided a unique voice and nuances to really convey their character’s story.

Loved the different points of view

Love the different people and forever friends. I can so relate to the disorganized mother, where things are all from the hip

Excellent story!

Really enjoyed the characters and the story. Kept me engaged right to the end! Truly a gem on audible

Great characters

Perfect book about friends, motherhood, mystery. Great characters, easy to follow. Definitely would recommend! Narration was great too.

A really well written book by a really talented author.

This is the greatest book I have ever read and I really recommend it. You can really tell that the author is a great mom when you listen to it. The story makes sense and the characters are really likable. It almost makes me wish that Christine Gunderson was my own mom. It really seems like she put her heart and soul into this book.

Love the friendship!

I enjoyed this book a great deal: Very relatable characters and a very great storyline.

Unlikely Duo

A perfectionist and a hot mess form an unlikely detective duo, solving quirky mysteries, with some laughs and chick-lit charm—perfect for a sunny escape.

Excellent narration

Story got a little long and lost interest towards the end but the exciting ending made up for it.

A Novel about women, friendship, and being true to yourself.

I loved this book! The performance was excellent, the story complex and heartwarming, with a murder mystery.

Good plot - interesting protagonists

I enjoyed this - two women of differing backgrounds form a bond and uncover the truth of a long ago death.
Easy listen.