The Secret of Us

by Roxanne Henke

Book Overview

The bestselling author of the Coming Home to Brewster fiction series introduces a stand-alone novel about a woman waking up to uncertainty in her life and discovering which path leads to hope. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0736917012
• ISBN13: 9780736917018
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
• Length: 359 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Dionnie and laura have been married 23 years...will that change?

Reviewed by Kelli Glesige for Reader Views (4/07) Sometimes when a couple has been married several years, it becomes too easy to take one another for granted, assuming the other will just always be there. The demands of a job, family, friends and activities begin to take up so much time that the relationship between the married couple may take a backseat to almost everything else that life commands. This is what happened to Laura and Donnie Dunn after 23 years of marriage. While in the midst of planning daughter Stasha's wedding, Laura looks over at a sleeping Donnie and wonders who this person is, if he cares anymore, or even if she cares about him. They appear to have it all--a nice house, a prominent advertising agency and a 21-year-old daughter any parent would be proud of--but a meaningful and intimate relationship is nonexistent, both physically and mentally. It appears the easiest thing might be to just end the marriage and for each to move on to new lives, but that is not the plan God had in mind for us when a marriage partner becomes complacent. "The Secret of Us" is the story of Laura, Donnie and Stasha, each one taking a turn of sharing with the reader about what they are going through in life, the fears they have, the feelings that are most important to them, and their biggest concerns. Life seems to have gotten in the way of a loving relationship for Stasha's parents, Laura and Donnie. But now Stasha is graduating from college, starting a career, and getting married, and already there are signs that she and her fiancé, Josh, are falling into the downward spiral of destruction her parents are finding themselves currently in. But does anyone realize this? Roxanne Henke has written a story about the importance of working to keep a marriage strong. Marriage is all about compromise, communicating, standing firm and giving in. It is also about love. While the story is fictional, its meaning is definitely true. Marriage encompasses so many wonderful things, and God has truly given couples a gift when it is treated with the sincerity He expects. I recommend this book to all adults who are in any way affected by the relationship of a married couple. The message is clear. While marriage is all about love for one another and making sacrifices, marriage is work. Marriage is hard work. "The Secret of Us" is set up to be quite appropriate and beneficial for reading groups and their ensuing discussions.

The Secret Of Us

I love this author - the books are so down to earth you feel like it they are about things that could or have happened in your own life. I would recommend this author's books to everyone

Marriage under fire

Roxanne Henke blows away naysayers who rate Christian fiction as sub-par. This story was not mindless entertainment: its sometimes difficult scenes serve as a serious warning to those who allow their marriage to slip right out of their hands and then say, "What happened?". Each partner in two generations of couples must take a hard look at what they have done to contribute to their strife, and begin seeking God for strength to amend their ways before it's too late. In these days where marriage is not championed by many, we need an honest story to help us see why it is worth saving.

Fiction based on Truth

Roxanne does it again...the only problem is that we have to wait again for her next book. What a wonderful book about love and marriage and all that goes into it--and how easy it is to get sidetracked and lose focus on what is important. This should be required reading for spouses in crisis and for those considering getting married. One thing that is really important is how it is really made evident that it takes two to make a marriage work. Great Job! Please read--you won't be disappointed.

The Secret of Us Receives Novel Reviews Highest Recommendation

The Secret of Us is a story of longing--a story of life. Laura had learned not to voice her longings but hid them behind childrearing and her husband's efforts to build a business. Over the years, she and Donnie had stopped communicating their dreams. Written from each perspective, Henke presents the struggles of more than just Laura. Donnie can't understand why he's feeling guilty. He has no reason to. Yet ... it's so much easier to leave things be--don't "open Pandora's Box." Henke draws her reader into the Dunn's lives from page one. Henke breaks all the rules and does it with a distinctive flair. Deep characterization, rich descriptions and a storyline that resonates, all add up to a sterling read--one you'll be sorry to see end. I won't spoil The Secret of Us by revealing the ending, but it's a poignant reminder to keep our dreams and love alive. The Secret of Us receives Novel Reviews' highest recommendation - 5 stars. Reviewed by Ane Mulligan [...]