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Reviewed by Emma Megan for Readers' Favorite
The Spilling of Secrets by Anastacia Hawkins is an absorbing contemporary romance. It is book two of the Bakery Bay series, set in two timelines: 2025 and the 1990s. It follows Freya, a young photographer, and her mother, who is burdened with uncomfortable secrets. They both live in Bakery Bay, a lovely small town. Freya is now ready to embrace the first summer of freedom, having graduated from college. Besides having fun, she wants to figure out her future and perhaps find love. However, after meeting her high school crush and then encountering someone who resembles him, Freya forms a connection with each of them. Therefore, she is torn between the new mysterious guy and her high school crush. Yet whatever challenge or opportunity life might throw in her way, Freya knows that she needs to tap into her Viking blood to be strong and brave. Still, Freya might repeat the same mistake as her mother. Will her mother ever be free of her secrets?
The Spilling of Secrets by Anastacia Hawkins is a riveting small-town romance novel that I enjoyed immensely. Brimming with an interesting cast of characters, dilemmas, secrets, and small-town charm, this book explores themes of love, family, self-discovery, heartbreak, tough decisions, healing, revealing long-buried secrets, trust, and preventing history from repeating itself. It's a skillfully written story that I wholeheartedly recommend, mainly because it's about a strong, brave, and independent young woman who learns to build the courage to step into the unknown, follow the path that feels right, embrace the decisions she makes, chase her dreams, and fall in love. Anyone who wants a romantic, hopeful, and gripping yet intriguing story will enjoy this book.
