Little Secrets

National Bestseller!

"Unflinching and unforgettable. Little Secrets has everything you want in a thriller" —Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Lock Every Door


Overwhelmed by tragedy, a woman desperately tries to save her marriage in award-winning author Jennifer Hillier's Little Secrets, a riveting novel of psychological suspense.


All it takes to unravel a life is one little secret...

Marin had the perfect life. Married to her college sweetheart, she owns a chain of upscale hair salons, and Derek runs his own company. They're admired in their community and are a loving family—until their world falls apart the day their son Sebastian is taken.

A year later, Marin is a shadow of herself. The FBI search has gone cold. The publicity has faded. She and her husband rarely speak. She hires a P.I. to pick up where the police left off, but instead of finding Sebastian, she learns that Derek is having an affair with a younger woman. This discovery sparks Marin back to life. She's lost her son; she's not about to lose her husband, too. Kenzie is an enemy with a face, which means this is a problem Marin can fix.

Permanently.

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Published May 18, 2021

352 pages

Average rating: 7.69

515 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Lrenae
Feb 15, 2026
9/10 stars
Little Secrets by Jennifer Hillier absolutely deserves five stars. From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked. Jennifer Hillier has such a sharp, cinematic writing style that makes it impossible to put the book down. The pacing is relentless, but what really stood out to me was the emotional depth woven throughout the suspense. The story balances heartbreak, betrayal, and revenge in a way that feels both shocking and believable. The twists genuinely surprised me — not just once, but multiple times — and I loved how every detail mattered. Just when I thought I had it figured out, Hillier pulled the rug out from under me. What makes this thriller exceptional is that it’s not just about suspense; it’s about grief, marriage, secrets, and how far someone will go when everything is taken from them. The characters are complex and flawed, which made the story feel raw and real. If you love psychological thrillers with strong female leads, layered plot twists, and high emotional stakes, this is a must-read. Jennifer Hillier knocked it out of the park with Little Secrets.
Kellyo
Sep 26, 2025
8/10 stars
She lost something so precious. How do you navigate life after that? Sometimes not well.
Ieniyan
Sep 18, 2025
7/10 stars
Not that good as jar of hearts but, but not bad aswell
Gianna T
Aug 26, 2025
10/10 stars
No words can describe all the emotions I felt reading this book. I’ll be honest in the beginning it was hard for me to stay engaged. It seemed like superfluous information was being poured out that I didn’t need to know. Then once I was 75% into the book everything changed. Everything that was written was needed. The connections were mind boggling. I wish I was more appreciative of this book in the beginning. If love thrillers like myself, I’d recommend this over and over again.
hmt3003
Aug 10, 2025
7/10 stars
Good book, though a little predictable.

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