About
Bettye Griffin writes novels about romance in the real world. Her first novel, At Long Last Love, was published in 1998. Bettye expanded to women's fiction with the publication of The People Next Door in 2005. In 2009, while still writing for a traditional publisher, Bettye launched Bunderful Books and eventually became an independent writer and publisher. In this capacity she publishes both new and backlist titles, including Something Real (2012) and Where There's Smoke (2013). A native of Yonkers, New York, Bettye now lives, writes, and eats cheese from her home in Southeast Wisconsin.
Reviews
<p>Amazon readers say:</p>
<p>"Awesome novel that trancends time!"</p>
<p>"Everything about this novel and the character depictions were just riveting. The seamless transition between the past and the present made the pages and stories flow effortlessly."</p>
<p>"Secrets and Sins is a great look at friendship, love, betrayal, forgiveness, and family!! Over 60 years of secrets come to a head in ways that you'd never expect!! I loved this book, and looking forward to updates on these characters!"</p>
<p>"I was hooked from the first page! Wasn't just the "usual" romance. The characters were "real" and the storyline kept you guessing."</p>
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<p>Secrets & Sins is a beautifully constructed novel which will take the reader through a range of emotions as the remarkably well-written plot twists showcase the characters flaws and strengths. My feelings often flip flopped about a character as an eye-opening surprise revealed another layer or motive of the character, and I often thought what would I do in their situation.</p>
<p>The past and present details are seamlessly woven into the story with a richness of language that folded me right into their world. I enjoyed how each character was developed and I am sure many will nod their heads and recognize themselves and others. I so appreciated the realistic situations highlighting the magnetic pull of the family bond against the desire to have their own dreams and desires come true. But at the end of the day it is a marvelous telling about the sweet-and-sour spectrum of a life lived.</p>
<p>Delightful, suspenseful, charming, and soul-satisfying on the many aspects of love – motherly love, fatherly love, sisterly love, and sensual love makes this a stay-up-all-night read. I highly recommend to book clubs as there is much fodder for a lively discussion."</p>
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