Reflection of Secrets

by Reyna Hawk

Janie had high hopes of getting her life on the right path and freedom from the Petrilo Crime Family, but more tragedies and startling revelations send her plans right out the window. Janie's past trouble and sadness lurk back from the shadows. The beautiful life Janie has come to love takes a turn leading her right back to where she started in the clutches of the Petrilos. Will Janie survive another go around with the organized crime family?

200 pages, ebook

First published July 20, 2012

About the author

I am a 47 yr old mother of one son and grandmother to one beautiful little girl. I've loved telling stories since I was a teenager and finally decided to publish some of the stories.

I have an Associate of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology and will pursue my Master's in Education in 2013.

Valentine/Petrilo Series - The saga of Janie Valentine and her terrifying and heartbreaking struggles to free herself from the Petrilo Crime Family.
Book one Looking Through Blind Eyes and book two Reflection of Secrets
Book three Shattered Visions Haunted Memories
Book four Revealing Visions
Book five Seeing Karma

Angels and Arrows - A paranormal romantic suspense; based on true events.

My Imprisoned Life - A suspense thriller of drama, heartache, deception, and murder.

Reviews

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author herself to give an honest review.

I was sucked into this book right from the beginning. Reflection of Secrets picks up where the first book "Looking Through Blind Eyes" leaves off. Now we follow the story of Janie going through depression while being a mother to Daniella. Also she is now back to living with Malachi. Danel her brother is very worried about her and wonders if living with Malachi is the best thing. He is very over protective and makes it know that Malachi shall not hurt his sister in any way. After a couple of months Janie starts hearing Daniella laughing and saying "dada" and she starts thinking she is going crazy. Little does she know Rico is a ghost who is visiting their daughter and keeping an eye on them both. Janie decides to take Daniella to Italy to visit Rico's family and while she is there she finds out more about Rico and that sets her over the edge. This was a twist to the story that I did not expect.

When Janie comes back, she ends up starting a relationship with Malachi, and everything is going great in their lives until the worst thing that could possibly happens, happens. A mother's worst nightmare. Now fast-forward after this incident and this is where I felt a bit confused at first.
Janie ends up in the hospital and everyone is claiming she has amnesia she does not remember at all being with Malachi and marrying him. When this part of the story was told, I kept wondering what is really going on I felt as though I had amnesia myself. Why would Malachi act the way he is it is totally different than in the beginning of the book. I can not wait to read book three in this series to see what is going to happen.

With suspense and a love romance going on this is one book you will want to read. Though I do suggest you read book 1 so you will understand what is going on a bit.

One of the parts of the story that made me love the character Malachi is when he made it clear to Janie that he wants a relationship not a booty call. If that is what she wanted then do not come crawling to his bed. I know us women all love a man who thinks like that, because it shows they care about the woman and not the sex.

My favorite quotes: "For where there is life, there is hope."

[Erin Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this novel by the author for an honest review. After reading the first book in the series I couldn`t say no! See our dual review for the first book `Looking through Blind Eyes` here!

Well...let me explain my rating right away because as I go on in this review you are going to be confused as to why I didn't rate this one higher...I have to say my rating is a 3.5 out of 5. I really liked it, and the only reason I didn't give it a 4 is because I was SOOOOO confused towards the end...

The storyline was great, it was action packed and kept me on my toes. And of course if you have read my reviews before you know how much I enjoy character development. You really got to know and love Janie and Malachi both as individuals and as a couple. There was a lot more mentioned about Malachi's family and situation in this second book, and all of the relationships you have learned about really grow on you as you read on...or at least you think it does....

This is where it changes and gets really confusing, the story shifts and changes completely out of nowhere. I don't think I missed something as I was so wrapped up in the story.

I am thinking the author did this on purpose...because I couldn't stop reading at the end...I put this book down and had to immediately continue on with the third installment in this series. Definitely a way to keep your readers interested in what is going to happen.

I really hope that the third book 'Shattered Visions, Haunted Memories' helps to clear up some of this confusion, and wraps the story of Janie's life up nicely.

I do highly recommend reading this series, but definitely do so from the first book.

[Christine bonner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book to read by the author. but I have read this book before the first one, which i should have read the first one first,

Daniel had been away a few weeks and could not get hold of his sister Janie and her daughter, he know where she is so he goes to get her,

Janie hubby has died and so she is missing him, Daniel finds her at Malachi's house.
Malachi love the daughter very much and helps care for her when Janie is down and needs a rest

This about the love of brother and sister and Janie Daughter, her dead hubby shows up a lot as a ghost,The daughter can see him and starts calling him dada

Janie falling in love with Malachi, Janie gift that she has about reading people,

the book has a good plot to it as you will find out near the end with a cliffhanger

[Sum1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ehm...ehm. I don't know what to say about this. The first book in this series was incredible, this one was....confusing. It was like two books in one. Everything was going swimmingly and then someone hit the breaks and took a sharp turn and I had no clue why or how. I even went back to check that I hadn't missed a whole section of the book which held some sort of explanation for this sudden change in story and events.

Each 'book' within this book were good but the lack of transition has reduced my initial enthusiasm. Having said that, the last line has set my heart racing so I hope the next instalment will explain what happened.

[Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

After I read the first book in this series I was hooked and had to get this one and see what happened. This book is just as good as the first! It has more drama and I actually feel sorry for the characters that are going through so much. Janie can be quite funny and "quirky". But I can't decide which male character I'd rather see her with. I love them both and feel connected to all the characters.

This author does a great job of making you feel a part of the scene. It's like a movie in my head and I can totally relate!

Now when is book three coming out???

[Reyna Hawk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two of the Valentine/Petrilo series. The first being Looking Through Blind Eyes.

This book is just as good as the first one. It has so many twists to the story it will leave you anxious for book three! I think so far this is my favorite one of the series.

[Ll10 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome read. This author has done it again. I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. This is a great series and I am anxiously awaiting book three!

This series really needs to be read by everyone. A great series from a little known author.

[Lisa Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, talk about surprises way to go Reyna once again you have hit a home run, cant wait for the third book to come out....this is clearly a must read. Wow! what a movie these books would make.

[Victoria Valentine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reyna, you did it again ! I loved this book. Can't wait to read Shattered.

[LLona Cunningham]

I'm sure the story has great promise, especially given the other reviews. I just can't handle the depressing theme and reliance on 'crime family' antagonists. Been there; done that.