Release: September 15th 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: She Writes Press
Source: iRead Book Tours
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon, B&N, Googleplay, Bookshop.org
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In WHAT’S NOT SAID, we meet Kassie O’Callaghan, a middle-aged woman who’s on a mission to divorce her emotionally abusive husband and start a new life with a younger man she met while on a solo vacation in Venice. When she learns her husband has chronic kidney disease, her plans collapse until she pokes around his pajama drawer and discovers his illness is the least of his deceits.
Then again, Kassie is no angel. As she struggles to justify her own indiscretions, the separate lives they lead collide head-on into a tangled web of sex, lies, and DNA. Still, mindful of her vows, Kassie commits to helping her husband find an organ donor. In the process, she uncovers a life-changing secret. Problem is, if she reveals it, she will be exposing her own immortality, forcing her to decide whose life to save—her husband’s or her own.
WHAT’S NOT SAID (She Writes Press) is Valerie Taylor’s debut novel. Its sequel, WHAT’S NOT TRUE (She Writes Press), will be published in the fall of 2021. While WHAT’S NOT SAID is the first installment of a series, it is written and can be read as a stand-alone novel
About the Author:
Valerie Taylor was born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut. She earned a B.S. Marketing degree and an MBA from Sacred Heart University, as well as a graduate certificate in health care administration from Simmons University (formerly Simmons College). She had a thirty-year career in the financial services industry as a marketer and writer. After her divorce, she spread her wings and relocated her career to Boston and then to Seattle.
When she retired, she resettled in her home state to be near her two grown children and granddaughter. She’s a published book reviewer with BookTrib.com; and a member of Westport Writers’ Workshop, Independent Book Publishers Association, and Women’s Fiction Writers Association. She enjoys practicing tai chi and being an expert sports spectator. WHAT’S NOT SAID (She Writes Press) is her debut novel. Its sequel, WHAT’S NOT TRUE (She Writes Press), will be published in the fall of 2021.
What’s Not Said Review:
I am a fan of soap operas and this felt like a wonderful concise version of a daytime drama.
I enjoyed the way the author narrated the tale. The story starts off on a high note where Kassie wants to divorce Mike, and the story flashbacks to the events leading to it. Moreover, the author adds a few twists and turns to keep the plot fresh. It was very compelling to see how the characters react to the various situations that they encounter.
Speaking of the characters, they are not people I would say I liked. Each character had a lot of flaws where it was hard to connect with emotionally. Moreover, I was conflicted with Kassie’s character. On one hand, I really did not like the way she was cheating on Mike with Chris. But on the other hand, I could sympathize with her for wanting a bit of love in her life when he husband did not offer it. However, I feel that no matter what issues anyone faces, communication is the key. The author nicely highlights how secrets could tear a marriage apart if there is no communication. Of course, she does this in a deliciously dramatic way which I liked a lot.
If I had to choose my favorite character, it would have to be Mike. I guess I felt bad that endured a lot of pain due to his kidney illness. However, even though I didn’t like the characters, the story was so convincing that you cannot help but be drawn to it.
Overall, the story is dramatic and enthralling mainly because of the author’s lovely style of writing. I really enjoyed reading this one.
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the What’s Not Said by Valerie Taylor Blog Tour hosted by iRead Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
Week one
Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – Sep 28 –book review
Elizabeth McKenna – Author – Sep 29 – book spotlight / giveaway
Pick a Good Book –Sep 30 – book review / giveaway
Locks, Hooks and Books –Oct 1 – book review / giveaway
Literary Flits –Oct 1– book spotlight / giveaway
A Mama’s Corner of the World – Oct 2 – book review / spotlight
All Booked Up Reviews – Oct 5 –book review
Thoughts on This ‘n That –Oct 6 – book review / author interview / giveaway
Stephanie Jane – Oct 6 –book spotlight / giveaway
Alexis Marie Chute Blog – Oct 7 –book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
On My Book Shelf –Oct 7 – book review / giveaway
I’m Into Books – Oct 7 – book spotlight
Rajiv’s Reviews – Oct 8 –book review
Books for Books –Oct 8 – book spotlight
Sefina Hawke’s Books –Oct 9 – book spotlight
Cheryl’s Book Nook -Oct 9 – book review / guest post / giveaway
Week Two
Momfluenster –Oct 12 – book spotlight / giveaway
eBook Addicts –Oct 13 – book spotlight / giveaway
Falling Into A Good Book -Oct 13 – book review
Book Lover In Florida –Oct 14 – book review / giveaway
411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – Oct 14 – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Celticlady’s Reviews – Oct 14 -book spotlight / giveaway
Novels N Latte Review –Oct 14 – book review / giveaway
Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – Oct 14 -book review
Jazzy Book Reviews –Oct 15 – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Amy’s Booket List – Oct 15 – book review / giveaway
melanatedreader –Oct 16 – book spotlight
Adventurous Jessy – Oct 16 -book review / giveaway
fundinmental –Oct 16 – book spotlight / giveaway
