Don't Say A Word

Barbara Freethy

Mar 2012 · Fog City Publishing, LLC

About this ebook

"Powerful and absorbing ... Sheer hold-your-breath suspense." -- Karen Robards

Everything she's been told about her past is a lie ...

Julie De Marco is planning a perfect San Francisco wedding when she comes face-to-face with a famous photograph, the startling image of a little girl behind the iron gate of a foreign orphanage—a girl who looks exactly like her. But Julia isn't an orphan. She isn't adopted. And she's never been out of the country. She knows who she is—or does she?

Haunted by uncertainty, Julia sets off on a dangerous search for her true identity—her only clues a swan necklace and an old Russian doll, her only ally daring, sexy photographer Alex Manning. Suddenly nothing is as it seems. The people Julia loved and trusted become suspicious strangers. The relationships she believed in—with her mother, her sister, and her fiance—are shaken by new revelations. The only person she can trust is Alex, but he has secrets of his own. Each step brings her closer to a mysterious past that began a world away—a past that still has the power to threaten her life ... and change her future forever.

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy come an award winning standalone novel of romance and suspense. 

DON'T SAY A WORD spent 12 weeks on the NYT Bestseller List!

Reviews: 

"An absorbing story of two people determined to unravel the secrets, betrayals, and questions about their past. The story builds to an explosive conclusion that will leave readers eagerly awaiting Barbara Freethy's next book."—NYT Bestselling Author Carla Neggars

"A page-turner that engages your mind while it tugs at your heartstrings ... DON'T SAY A WORD had made me a Barbara Freethy fan for life!" —NYT Bestselling Author Diane Chamberlain

"Dark, hidden secrets and stunning betrayal boil together in a potent and moving suspense. Freethy's story-telling ability is top-notch." -- Romantic Times Magazine -- 4 1/2 Stars - Top Pick of the Month!

Ratings and reviews

Julie thought she had the perfect life until one photograph sends her perfect world spinning out of control and into dangerous territory. Behind the looking glass lies a stranger in need of answers and secrets that lead her to a destiny she never knew. It could also end up being her undoing. What drew me to Don't Say a Word was the fear of the unknown. Everybody has questions about who they are and where they came from,, but to come face to face with the answers is scary. Ms. Freethy created a world full of suspense that is as thrilling as it is tragic. Julie serves as a beacon that from some of life's darkest moment can rise many of the brightest.

Love her books, but this one is especially well done if you like romantic suspense with lots of twists and turns. Did not see the end coming...which is a good thing. Very edge of the seat and enjoyable.

Absolutely a great novel! Loved every page...the characters ...the locations. Start reading it today.

About the author

Barbara Freethy is a #1 NY Times Bestselling Author of 44 novels ranging from contemporary romance to romantic suspense and women's fiction. Traditionally published for many years, Barbara began self publishing in 2011 and has since sold over 5.2 million ebooks! 

Barbara's books have received many awards and rave reviews. She is a six-time finalist and two time winner of the RITA, for Best Contemporary Romance, presented by Romance Writers of America. She has also received starred reviews from Publishers' Weekly.

Barbara is currently writing a connected family series, the CALLAWAYS. The books are set in San Francisco and feature a family of firefighters. 

For more information, visit Barbara's website at www.barbarafreethy.com.

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