My dearest daughter, I will never forget the day I nearly lost you. The day you learned the secrets that would tear our lives apart… recovery is matched only by her fury at the driver of the car – her ex-husband’s new girlfriend Ella. Jen has never trusted Ella, and now her worst fears have been confirmed.
But then Gracie begins to tell strange stories about what she heard in the car that day, and what she saw in those moments near death. It’s clear that there’s something shocking hidden in Ella’s past… but exposing it could tear all their lives apart.
An emotional page-turner that will take your breath away. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Lisa Wingate and Kerry Fisher.
Readers love Gracie’s Secret…
‘Oh. My. Gosh. Just trying to catch my breath… started reading this late yesterday and actually cancelled plans this morning to finish it. Excellent!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Wow! A big huge emotional and overwhelming WOW!… A heart-breaking and thought-provoking tale of a mother’s overwhelming and all-encompassing love for her daughter. I honestly thought I knew where this story was going but a couple of twists had me fooled and then there’s a huge, clever reveal that absolutely floored me. It’s a rare and beautiful thing to be moved to tears by a story that also makes you reflect long after the book is finished… Loved it.’ 5 stars, Off on a Tangent
‘I was completely hooked… This book was utterly impossible to put down! Wow! I read it from cover to cover in one sitting… truly an intense psychological thriller… from the very start to the shocking conclusion!’ 5 stars, Goodreads reviewer
‘Brilliant, thrilling and fiendishly addictive. The author masterfully takes us on a journey, packed with twists. A book I cannot put down and one I will be thinking about for a very long time.’ 5 stars, Renita D’Silva
‘A wonderful and different story that made me smile and cry. Well done to the author for keeping me hooked right from the beginning.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Gracie’s Secret is a definite page-turner of a read. It’s very much about a mother’s love and how far as a mother you would go for your child… Packed full of suspense, Gracie’s Secret is a gripping and emotive read.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Gracie’s Secret is a heartfelt book that takes a strong look at a mother’s love for her child.’ 5 stars, Goodreads reviewermore
great read – surprise ending = loved it
I could not put it down, read from start to finish.
At first I did not like the format of the mother speaking of the child or to the child, but after awhile, I forgot about that and just got into their lives. A few
surprises …I loved it.
Liked this book
Wordy, not thought out
Very good
Unexpected twist at the end with a tragic, thought-provoking ending. It might be an unpopular finish with some readers, but I felt it was appropriate to the story.
I did not like this book I didn’t even finish reading it
Book was much too dark for me. All aspects of love were obsessive, dangerous mental health issues were displayed in more than one character and some near death experience and life after death suppositions. Too much for one sad story.
It started out promising, an accident, a little girl, and a tease as to what she saw before the accident. But then the story bifurcated into two storylines: one dealing with the afterlife and another dealing with a sociopath. Although there were attempts at interweaving those two concepts, they just didn’t come together well. It was a
Gracie’s Story was captivating! This book should be read by moving morthers! It is a book of a mother’s deep love of her little girl! Emotional. Full of love, devotion, and faith in God! Five star! Just read!
This novel had so many unexpected twists and turns. It is an examination of how well do we know the people in our lives and do we really know what happens after death. This beautiful novel will stay with you well after you put it down.
I just finished reading Gracie’s Secret. I absolutely loved his book! This is my first book written by Jill Childs. I am off to Amazon to find more books written by her. The characters were extremely believable and the plot line kept me turning page after page. I urge anyone who is thinking about reading this to just do it. You won’t be sorry!
Interesting story read it in one sitting
Oh my gosh I never expected this ending!!!! Amazing what life brings sometimes.
Very good story !! Inspiring
Gracie is a little girl who has undergone a trauma and dies. She is miraculously brought back and survives.
When she recovers, she knows there is more “on the other side” and begins to tell Jen who she saw and exactly what these souls look like.
Can it be? You decide.
There is a mix of suspense and mystery as the plot unfolds and Gracie speaks of Catherine, a tiny soul and who her mother is on earth.
I certainly enjoyed this story!