Keeping Secrets (The Lyon's Garden)

“Keeping Secrets” by D.M. Foley is a gripping sequel to the Lyons Garden Trilogy that had me on edge from start to finish. The tension and suspense were unreal—I caught myself holding my breath more than once. Packed with secrets and lies that refuse to stay buried, the story shows how new secrets come about when old ones come to light. Foley delivers an addictive read that proves the past never stays hidden for long.

I was beyond ecstatic when I found out DM Foley had written a fourth book tied to one of my all-time favorite trilogies. Even better—it’s a stand-alone, so new readers can dive right in, but long-time fans like me get the thrill of returning to Gardiners Island, a place that’s not just fictional… it’s real!!!
*Nestled off the coast of Long Island, New York, Gardiners Island has been privately owned for nearly 400 years, and DM Foley uses its rich, mysterious history as the perfect backdrop for this chilling series.

For the past fifteen going on sixteen years, Gardiners Island’s big 'Welcome to Summer' bash has had a teenage girl go missing, and no one knows who’s behind it. What should be a fun, carefree party turns into something way more sinister.

Her characters feel so real, like you’re right there with them, panicked, confused, and trying to figure out what’s going on while everything around them starts to unravel. DM Foley doesn’t just write about turmoil, she says 'good luck' and throws you right into the middle of it, lol.

“It changed all of us. Not because of what we said. But because of what we didn’t.” That line from the story alone gave me goosebumps—and the book delivers on every ounce of that haunting promise.

DM Foley is a phenomenal writer. Her storytelling is razor-sharp, darkly layered, and utterly addictive.
Keeping Secrets is everything I hoped for and more, a gripping thriller with heart, history, and haunting beauty. It's a reminder of why I fell in love with her storytelling in the first place.

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This is beautifully written and hauntingly atmospheric. The private island setting pulled me right in, and the layers of mystery and silence kept me turning the pages. A story about family, secrets, and the weight of what’s left unsaid—this one lingers long after you finish!