My Darkest Secret Series by B. Truly

Bestselling author in Teen & YA Black & African American Fiction 2023 Finalist Winner in African American Fiction for Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2021 Finalist Winner in Urban for Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards The Family That Preys meets Flowers in the Attic I must keep it locked away—the memory of my darkest secret…. When the rising tides of my life peak, I’m left struggling with the currents of the storm. The first dilemma is my dad’s gambling debt... moreBestselling author in Teen & YA Black & African American Fiction 2023 Finalist Winner in African American Fiction for Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2021 Finalist Winner in Urban for Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards The Family That Preys meets Flowers in the Attic I must keep it locked away—the memory of my darkest secret…. When the rising tides of my life peak, I’m left struggling with the currents of the storm. The first dilemma is my dad’s gambling debt. Mama bounces back quickly from the ramifications it causes. She proves this by getting a new man. Her Rico Suave is just the tip of the iceberg—she moves us across state to live with him and his two sons. My outgoing, older sister fits right in—she’s the total opposite of me. I am Madison Guillory, the shy, quiet type. Taught to make the best of even the worst situations, I contemplate giving my new family a chance. Living with my future stepbrothers is interesting, to say the least. They’re like night and day. I have more in common with the laid-back brother, and we become instant friends. I’m adjusting to Taylor High, and the arrogant brother is even starting to grow on me. Maybe everything will work out after all. My life finally seems to be falling into place until a dreadful night shatters my dreams. My world is flipped upside down because of the consequences I must now bear. The memories of that night lurk in the shadows to torment me. If I think of what happened, I’ll succumb to my fear. His face has scorned me. No one will believe me if I confess, not even my own sister. I hold the key to my darkest secret, desperate to keep it locked away. less

Madea's Family Reunion meets FearIn love with the same face that haunts me….The falling leaves of autumn are like the deceit in my family lineage. Closing the door on the infinite cold—winter blossoms into the spring of new beginnings. In the next season of my life, I’m mending the pieces back together. Opening myself up, I even begin to date, which is a big step for me.After graduating from high school, a shocking development causes me to be on alert... moreMadea's Family Reunion meets FearIn love with the same face that haunts me….The falling leaves of autumn are like the deceit in my family lineage. Closing the door on the infinite cold—winter blossoms into the spring of new beginnings. In the next season of my life, I’m mending the pieces back together. Opening myself up, I even begin to date, which is a big step for me.After graduating from high school, a shocking development causes me to be on alert. When nothing comes of it, I move forward, wanting desperately to put the past behind me.About to start college, I bump into someone from my complicated past, and my heart is torn. The dilemma I struggle with: Do I let other people’s opinion define who I am? I must decide if I’ll push through the ridicule and pave my own path. Could the face that’s scorned me be the key to my resolve? I’ll never know if I take the easy way out.I’ve unlocked my darkest secret only to have it return to torment me. As the thorns of his obsession encompass me, I discover I’m part of a twisted ploy. If I don’t figure a way out of this predicament, then the life I’ve known may cease to exist. Don’t miss the riveting sequel to Madison’s story that will have you dangling on the edge of your seat.Recommended for 16+ due to mature themes including, drugs, sexual content, assault, and mild language. Some scenes are inspired by true events. less

I am patient and kind. I do not envy or boast.He is not proud or rude. He is not easily angered and always protects.I am not self-seeking, and he does not delight in evil.Together we define the essence of Love. But even love has challenges.After I unlocked the door to my darkest secret, I overcame a multitude of struggles, starting with his vindictive brother. When I fought for prosecution, I became a pawn in his brother’s game, but I prevailed... moreI am patient and kind. I do not envy or boast.He is not proud or rude. He is not easily angered and always protects.I am not self-seeking, and he does not delight in evil.Together we define the essence of Love. But even love has challenges.After I unlocked the door to my darkest secret, I overcame a multitude of struggles, starting with his vindictive brother. When I fought for prosecution, I became a pawn in his brother’s game, but I prevailed.Over the last year, Justin and I have been in the calm of our life. The key to weathering through obstacles is to find a balance between the good and the terrible. But to have and to hold from this day forth may not be in our future. A surge of turbulence is thrown in our path as we attempt to make it to the altar. If a tragedy occurs when you’re supposed to say, “I do”, is fate trying to tell me that our love isn’t meant to be?Through the ripples of life, I discover family who can never seem to be happy for me, and secrets that aren’t mine to share.A family member disappears, and someone must know of her whereabouts. When it turns out the only person who has a clue is my daughter, it puts a horrific spin on the situation. How can my daughter be involved or know the things that she does?As the tides rise to threaten us, our fate hangs in the balance. How our journey ends on the other side of the tempest is yet to be told. less