Rachael Eckles's Blog

As someone who travels often for both business and leisure, I’ve learned that bringing my rituals on the road helps me maintain my wellness practices and inner calm. Over the years, I’ve curated a collection of both practical and luxurious travel essentials that infuse familiarity and tie me to my home routines, allowing me to maximize my time away. Exploring new places fuels my inspiration, opens my eyes to new wonders, and serves as a creative outlet for my writing, so it’s important to nurtur...

I was born an early riser, and I wake up happy. My parents tell stories of how I sang to a bluebird outside my window every morning. I know, I know. Gross. But don’t worry - you’re not the only one annoyed with me. (Ask my friends - I’m not a fan favor...

My thirties were largely spent wondering, “Is this all there is?” I’d finished my law and Master’s degrees and had assumed I’d love the newfound freedom. Instead, I found myself…bored.

What did adults who weren’t juggling work and grad s...

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I’ve always been a bibliophile, but until I became a writer, I didn’t think much about writers as people. Sure, I’d see the headshot on the back cover, yet I had no desire to connect with the author. I didn’t wonder what compelled them to write a story I loved. I didn't provide reviews or sign up for newsletters. I’d never been part of book clubs. Reading was largely a solo journey for me.

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“So basically what you’re saying is that you won covid,” a new friend joked recently over brunch after finding out that I released my debut novel, Trading Secrets, in May 2020, at the height of the pandemic lockdown. I certainly wouldn’t say my pandemic experience felt like ‘winning’ by any metric. I did, however, accomplish something I’d only dreamed of for nearly a decade, writing a book and releasing it into the world, and that was a pretty incredible feeling. I’m pleased to say the Trading S...

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“So basically what you’re saying is that you won covid,” a new friend joked recently over brunch after finding out that I released my debut novel, Trading Secrets, in May 2020, at the height of the pandemic lockdown. I certai...

The second edition of Trading Secrets is 25% off from 11/30/20-12/7/20 and now includes a discussion guide for book clubs!

Five percent (5%) of proceeds are donated to The Village Experience development programs for women and girls in Kenya, India, and Guatemala, so you can feel good about your purchase giving back to underserved communities.

“A stylish, fierce, globetrotting crime thriller that fans of Janelle Brown and Kimberly McCreight will fall for… an absolute page turner… Eckles’s prose is crisp, her dialogue crackling, witty and withering… In Celeste, Eckles has created a fascinating and highly memorable character. Sure, she’s a dysfunctional powerhouse, largely despised by other women, who has surrounded herself with morally ambiguous men. But when pitted against the diabolical Omar, it’s impossible not to root for her.”
–BestThrillers.com

“Eckles provides a fast-paced thriller that takes readers on a wild ride of revenge and intrigue. Vivid descriptions of stunning clothes and opulent locations pack the pages, as do steamy encounters… that will please fans of contemporary romance… readers will find this to be a compelling and satisfying page-turner.”
-Kirkus Reviews

RECOMMENDED by US Review

“Eckles engages readers from beginning to end with this tale of betrayal, love, and international intrigue. She creates a strong, likable protagonist. Though Celeste’s lifestyle may be foreign to many, it is still very relatable. For those who enjoy a great love story, the relationship between Celeste and Theodore delivers. Likewise, for those whose tastes lead toward the thrill of clandestine encounters and hair-raising escapes, this novel has plenty to offer. A well-written, descriptive narrative and a fast-paced plot keep the action moving along nicely… this is a very entertaining read that should keep readers turning the pages with its exciting plot twists.”
-US Review

“Reminiscent of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Eckles’s complex thriller grips the reader from the opening prologue. A tale of high-stakes Wall Street espionage and manipulation, the hunt for the ultimate evil opponent, an around-the-world, whirlwind adventure and a journey into the heart and soul of an extraordinary woman. Trading Secrets is, at once, a spellbinding, heart-stopping thriller and an exploration of the complex nature and vulnerability of the human heart.”
-Traci Medford-Rosow, USAToday Bestselling Authorof Unblinded and Inflection Point

Rachael Eckles
Trading Secrets
Traci Medford-Rosow
Unblinded: One Man’s Courageous Journey through Darkness to Sight
Inflection Point
Kimberly McCreight
Janelle Brown