The Secret Keeper Series by Brea Brown

Peyton Stratford is her family's unofficial keeper of all things secret, from the petty and mundane to the potentially life-changing. Only when she starts to keep a few secrets of her own does her family begin to realize there's more to her than a sympathetic set of ears and a tightly-closed mouth... morePeyton Stratford is her family's unofficial keeper of all things secret, from the petty and mundane to the potentially life-changing. Only when she starts to keep a few secrets of her own does her family begin to realize there's more to her than a sympathetic set of ears and a tightly-closed mouth. And it's not until she relinquishes the title of Stratford Family Secret Keeper and assumes a more positive role in her own life that she can become the person that someone's been telling her she has the potential to be. less

Peyton and Brice are on top of the world. And why not? They’re in love, they’re married, and this time, they’re not keeping any secrets from each other.But then out of the blue, Stefan sends an email with an offer she can’t refuse, and Peyton is faced with a choice... morePeyton and Brice are on top of the world. And why not? They’re in love, they’re married, and this time, they’re not keeping any secrets from each other.But then out of the blue, Stefan sends an email with an offer she can’t refuse, and Peyton is faced with a choice. Should she tell him about their child, her Secret who didn’t make it? Isn’t that the morally correct choice? But if she does, what will that mean for their business relationship… and her marriage?Brice is going to need all his powers of communication and understanding if he’s going to protect his headstrong but vulnerable wife; especially a wife who doesn’t think she needs any help. But her troubles with her past are now threatening their future. less

It’s no secret that having a new baby is exhausting. And it’s no secret that Peyton is so sleep-deprived she’s practically walking into walls. But it’s no secret that she loves her son—and her husband.So when Brice wants to move from Chicago—away from Peyton’s family and job and friends and familiar home—she says yes, because she knows how much it will mean to his career and how much he wants this change.But now Peyton is keeping a secret about their new life: she hates it... moreIt’s no secret that having a new baby is exhausting. And it’s no secret that Peyton is so sleep-deprived she’s practically walking into walls. But it’s no secret that she loves her son—and her husband.So when Brice wants to move from Chicago—away from Peyton’s family and job and friends and familiar home—she says yes, because she knows how much it will mean to his career and how much he wants this change.But now Peyton is keeping a secret about their new life: she hates it.Then there's the secret she's keeping, or at least trying to keep, from her new town and new church—that she's just no good at this 'pastor's wife' thing. At least they don't know about her past. And there's no way that secret could ever get out, is there? less

"I feel content, like this is what my entire adult life has been leading up to, like I'm the cheesy female lead in the final scene of a made-for-TV Christmas movie. The pastor's wife who finally figures out what life is supposed to be about. Whatever. It's probably just the mulled wine." Peyton Northam does feel like things are starting to make sense for her and her young family. Her “nemesis,” Pastor Long is even cooperating by announcing his sudden retirement... more"I feel content, like this is what my entire adult life has been leading up to, like I'm the cheesy female lead in the final scene of a made-for-TV Christmas movie. The pastor's wife who finally figures out what life is supposed to be about. Whatever. It's probably just the mulled wine." Peyton Northam does feel like things are starting to make sense for her and her young family. Her “nemesis,” Pastor Long is even cooperating by announcing his sudden retirement. But life is never static, and with new people entering Brice and Peyton’s lives on a seemingly daily basis, there's always something... or someone... different to worry about. Like the new assistant pastor who sets off Peyton's Creep-O-Meter. And the enigmatic local artist who tends to make Peyton forget she's no longer that trendy single girl from merely a few years ago. And even the most familiar people aren’t as recognizable as they once were. Her husband’s saying and doing out-of-character things, and her two best friends sometimes feel like strangers to her. In fact, it seems like the only constant in Peyton’s life is… Peyton. Because, as usual, she’s still holding on to all the old grudges, insecurities, and memories that make her The Secret Keeper. less

There was a time when everyone told Peyton Stratford their secrets. And that was stressful. Now it seems that nobody’s confiding in her—and that’s stressful too! Is she being sideline d as a trusted friend and confidant because she’s now a wife and mother?It even seems her husband has been keeping information from her... moreThere was a time when everyone told Peyton Stratford their secrets. And that was stressful. Now it seems that nobody’s confiding in her—and that’s stressful too! Is she being sideline d as a trusted friend and confidant because she’s now a wife and mother?It even seems her husband has been keeping information from her. Who would have thought Pastor Brice could have a ‘past’? Or that this recently divorced past might still have designs on his present… and future?It’s a secret that Peyton's been keeping for Jen, however, that is her biggest concern. Of course, it’s not Peyton’s secret to tell; plus she promised she never would. After all, telling it could have some serious consequences—for more than just Jen. But is it wrong to keep silent about something so significant? What’s more important—friendship or truth?It’s time for Peyton to learn to let go. But if she does, will anyone be there to catch her? less

Married life is anything but dull—or stable. The lives of Peyton, Brice, and those close to them swirl with new friends, new homes, new marriages, new kids, new careers, and new opportunities.Yet Peyton is holding on to some of the old as well—old fears, old resentments, and her old bad habit of keeping secrets. When tragedy strikes a friend, and then comes for Peyton herself, she feels herself losing her grip, both on her emotional stability and her relationships with those she loves... moreMarried life is anything but dull—or stable. The lives of Peyton, Brice, and those close to them swirl with new friends, new homes, new marriages, new kids, new careers, and new opportunities.Yet Peyton is holding on to some of the old as well—old fears, old resentments, and her old bad habit of keeping secrets. When tragedy strikes a friend, and then comes for Peyton herself, she feels herself losing her grip, both on her emotional stability and her relationships with those she loves.With her insecurity at an all-time high, Peyton must heal her raw wounds—both old and fresh—and uncover one more secret before she can be fulfilled at last. less