A Deep Dark Secret - by Kimberla Lawson Roby (Paperback)

About the Book

"New York Times"-bestselling author Roby returns with the moving story of a family who learns to overcome betrayal and secrets with courage and love.

From the Back Cover

With sensitivity and grace, New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby addresses a very real and serious issue in an inspiring tale of one family's mission to shed light into the darkest corner of their lives.

On the outside, twelve-year-old Jillian Maxwell is the perfect child--astraight-A student, helpful and cooperative, never getting into trouble. She seems to have everything a girl could want: a big, beautiful new home, an adoring little sister, a mother who cares about her, and an attentive stepfather.

But inside, Jillian harbors a terrible secret.

Too frightened to tell, convinced that her friends and loved ones, especially her mother, won't understand--and worse, will blame her--Jillian endures her pain in silence. When her dilemma only intensifies with time, the bright, hardworking girl turns sullen, becoming increasingly disinterested in her studies. But on theverge of losing everything, Jillian will discover she has more strength than she ever imagined . . . and the power to change her fate.

Review Quotes

"Powerful....An intense gem in an authentic voice." - Publishers Weekly

"Roby dishes up enough drama, heartbreak, violence, and redemption to keep the pages turning." - Washington Post

"Roby, a bestselling author with a devoted audience, knows well the recipe for success: equal parts heartbreak and romance, with liberal dashes of sexual satisfaction added regularly." - Albany Times Union

"Kimberla Lawson Roby is a true writer, a storyteller at the top of her game." - Eric Jerome Dickey

"Kimberla's writing is magical. She weaves a spell with characters that pull you in and keep you bound to the very last word." - Lolita Files, author of Scenes from a Sistah

"A fast-paced tale . . . hilarious, heartbreaking and a blast to read." - Crystal McCrary Anthony, author of Gotham Diaries on Too Much of a Good Thing

"A Taste of Reality is a powerful and deeply satisfying read. It's Kimberla Lawson Roby at her best." - E. Lynn Harris

"A thought-provoking novel about relationships between partners, coworkers, and family." - Booklist on A Taste of Reality

"Kimberla Lawson Roby really knows how to cook up treats for her readers. And just like we clamor for goodies at The Cheesecake Factory, you're going to devour her first novella, One in a Million, as if it were that restaurant's Brownie Sundae Cheesecake." - Essence

"Once again Roby pulls you in until you're hooked. A great read." - Indianapolis Recorder