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When a middle-aged woman's husband is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, their secret lives collide head-on, revealing a tangled web of sex, lies, and DNA and forcing her to decide whose life to save-her husband's or her own.
About the author
Valerie Taylor is the award-winning author of the romantic comedy trilogy:
What’s Not Said,
What’s Not True, and
What’s Not Lost. She’s also the author of the Venus Bixby Mystery series. When she’s not writing or reading, Valerie enjoys practicing tai chi and being an expert sports spectator. She now resides in Shelton, CT, returning there after enjoying some of the best years of her life in Boston and Seattle.
Summary
When a middle-aged woman’s husband is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, their secret lives collide head-on, revealing a tangled web of sex, lies, and DNA and forcing her to decide whose life to save—her husband’s or her own.
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2021 Firebird Book Awards Winner in Romantic Comedy
2021 Firebird Book Awards Winner in Chick Lit
2021 Firebird Book Awards Winner in Contemporary Novel
2021 Firebird Book Awards Winner in Marriage
2021 Literary Titan Book Awards Silver Winner
2021 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Literary
2021 Best Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Women’s Fiction
2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Women's Fiction
2021 International Book Awards Finalist in Fiction: Women’s Fiction
2020 Canadian Book Club Awards Finalist in Fiction
Chosen as an August 2021 Pulpwood Queens Book Club selection
Featured by the international NoMo Book Club in May 2021
“Taylor’s dialogue is snappy and contemporary . . . A witty and often amusing marriage drama.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“In this dramatic tale of love, lust, and lies, author Valerie Taylor crafts an entertaining and gripping story. . . . a shocking novel full of secrets, twists, and turns, but it also has elements of pure humor and deep love. If I had to pick one word to describe What's Not Said, it would be the word ‘captivating.’”
—Readers' Favorite
“What’s Not Said is highly recommended for women who look for not just stories of marital relationships, but the unexpected revelations that revolve around life purpose and the immortality of love.”
—Midwest Book Reviews
“What’s Not Said is oh-so-clever at illustrating the unintended consequences of secrets. Valerie Taylor’s characters face a tangle of events and emotions that keep the reader turning pages!”
—Joan Cohen, author of Land of Last Chances
“Wonderfully entertaining! You’ll find yourself rooting for the main character from the beginning as she finds herself divided by mixed loyalties and her own desires. Taylor has written a sharp-witted and fun story, so grab a seat, buckle in and enjoy!”
—Marianne Lile, author of Stepmother: A Memoir
“Overall, this was a wickedly fun read, and entirely engaging in its soap-opera-esque style of storytelling.”
—Reedsy
“Taylor’s debut is a mystery, a romance, and a tale about chance and coincidence. It’s a book about secrets and lies and the elusive dream of a fairytale ending.”
—BookTrib
“Witty and fun but also poignant and heartfelt, this novel takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of love, lust, deception, and ultimately redemption . . . A fast-paced novel you won’t want to put down.”
—Cathy Zane, award-winning author of Better Than This
