Tommy has a warped rationale for his despicable behaviour towards women. He was born without a conscience and remorse is an alien concept. Will he ever find out the truth about the past that shaped who he really is?Cassie refuses to live up to the expectations of her family, instead choosing to have fun with her flat mates and go home with various deviant men.Her best friend, Lisette, on the … other hand, just wants a quiet predictable life with her steady boyfriend Jarred. But can Lisette find a way to fix their mediocre love life?Police Sergeant Lynn Gough knows exactly what she wants – and that’s her childhood crush Pete. The only thing getting in the way is his fiancée, Tamika. Lynn knows about Tamika’s dirty secrets however, and will stop at nothing to get rid of her.Rita wants children, but her husband Lewis is not so sure. Rita’s traumatic childhood continues to impact her relationships as an adult. While she battles with her inner demons, Lewis finds other ways of occupying his time. Will Rita learn to address the past to save her future?Explore how sex, lies and love impact our complex web of relationships, and discover how deeply our choices can impact others.
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What a page turner! I’m going to go out there and say that this book isn’t for the easily offended but if you want to explore some hard-hitting societal issues through fiction, then this is for you. Gill has done an amazing job at bringing some confronting and very real issues to the forefront of her writing. Kudos for having the courage to publish something that is so graphic, frightening, upsetting at times, humorous at times, but most importantly – real. This is the second book I’ve read from Gill and she once again has demonstrated a superb ability at intertwining characters lives and bringing multiple stories together. The vast web of characters and how they all connect was well thought out and wonderfully executed. A fantastic debut novel.
An unforgettable story by a new and upcoming author. I heard about this book through a friend and gave it a go. I’m glad I did. Gill weaves the storyline around amazing characters that you’ll find unforgettable. This authors style is raw and accurate, and the erotic scenes were eye opening, but I enjoyed the variances of the cast and their mini-stories per se in this intriguing tale. I will definitely read more by this author in the future.
First off, don’t buy this book based on the cover. It is not a sunny ride on the beautiful ocean. It’s dark beneath the surface…..hidden. Domestic abuse. Sexual abuse. Life choices. Good and bad. Consequences for all.
The author has woven together many characters interlocked in history and in their choices. A very thought provoking insight to real people. Very entertaining.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book from Hidden Gems.
A thought provoking book that looks at the choices we make and how they impact our relationships. Looking at love, lies, sex and secrets and the complexities of relationships this book asks the question: how do our choices around these issues affect others?
An engaging read that will leave you thinking for days after finishing the story. Powerful and moving, well written and executed.
This is a well written book with characters that empower as well as inspires. The story reads like you are right there watching the drama unfolds before you. Your emotions are all over the place having you empathize with characters all of which makes it a story you can’t put down until the last page is read. I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Books like these are a guilty pleasure, and Gill D. Anderson nails this story, with romance, drama, sex, and a compelling plot. Well done!
A clever book with a few twists along the way. This includes themes of sex, violence and trauma so not for everyone but the way the author uses 6 degrees of separation is unique and she has mastered this difficult technique well.
A clever web of intertwined sick and twisted characters with morals to the story. A scary insight into the seedy side of Adelaide. Unique and original, it would make a great Netflix show.
Not sure where to start with this one. I have never read anything like it. Each characters voice is heard taking you on a journey of how intertwined they all are. Definitely an intriguing and fascinating read with dark elements. I loved this story! The dark elements are weaved into each character with such finesse that you can’t help but dive deeper into the story.
Hidden from View is definitely one of the most unique, though provoking books I’ve read. It explores a variety of different characters, none of whom are perfect, and some of whom are downright terrible human beings. The exploration we get into their characters and reasoning behind their actions was wonderful. And the overarching themes of domestic abuse, trauma — both overt and hidden — were woven in long term stories, allowing us to see how one small choice can make a large impact of someone’s life. This book will leave you wondering!!! Definitely recommend.