Friday, October 19, 2012

Review: You Don't Know Me

Everyone in the small community of Deep Haven knows Annalise Decker.  She is the always smiling wife of a town mayoral candidate.  She is the proud mother of three beautiful children. She is a fellow church member and ever-present PTA volunteer.  But twenty years ago, Annalise Decker was Deidre O'Reilly, a young woman whose testimony put a drug lord in prison. Now, he's out and hellbent on tearing Annalise's picture perfect Deep Haven life apart.

Susan May Warren's You Don't Know Me (Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2012) is a story about the destructive power of secrets.  Annalise's secrets about her former life as an addict with enemies are dangerous and potentially deadly, but she isn't the only member of the Decker family withholding significant parts of herself.  Whether due to pride or fear, secrets are harbored that divide the family, weaken relationships, and ultimately threaten everything that the Deckers hold dear.  You Don't Know Me illustrates that one must allow oneself to be known in order to love and be loved.  And, the book delivers its message through and entertaining, well-written tale.

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Welcome to the campaign launch for Susan May Warren’s latest offering in her beloved Deep Haven series, You Don’t Know Me. Susan is celebrating with a $200 Weekend Getaway Giveaway and hosting a fun video Author Chat Party!

 

One fortunate winner will receive:
  • A $200 Visa Gift Card (Use that to catch up with a loved one and “Get to Know” your spouse, friend, sister, mom…whomever!)
  • The entire set of Deep Haven Books
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on October 22nd. Winner will be announced at the ”You Don’t Know Me” Author Chat Facebook Party on 10/23. Connect with Susan for an evening of book chat, Deep Haven trivia, and a live video chat! There will also be info about Susan’s BookShout read-along and a chance to win gift certificates, books, and other fun prizes!

So grab your copy of You Don’t Know Me and join Susan on the evening of the October 23rd for a chance to connect and make some new friends. (If you haven’t read the books – don’t let that stop you from coming!)

Don't miss a moment of the fun, RSVP todayTell your friends via FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. Hope to see you on the 23rd!

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I received a complimentary copy of You Don't Know Me to facilitate my review.  No other compensation was received.  For full disclosure, see the sidebar.

6 comments:

Brian Miller said...

there is a nice truth in that....one must let themselves be known to be loved....

Sylvia K said...

I think there is a lot of this type thing today. Great review!

Pat Hatt said...

Secrets can screw you over, nice review!

A Lady's Life said...

I agree with Sylvia

....Petty Witter said...

Oh, this sounds like my kind of read, thanks for mentioning it. Hope you are recovering well from your surgery, have a great weekend.

Fireblossom said...

Sounds like a good one, MZ. Thanks for your review, girl!