The Word Game
Family Drama · Standalone Novel

The Word Game

Some truths should never become secrets. USA Best Book Award Winner in General Fiction.

A Secret That Could Tear Them Apart

For overprotective parent Alyson Ward, any time her daughter, Lyla, is out of sight is reason to panic. So it’s a big step for her when she lets Lyla attend a sleepover at her cousin’s house. Comforted by the knowledge that her sister, Tricia, is the chaperone, Alyson does the one thing she never thought possible: she lets go and trusts that her daughter will be safe.

But Alyson’s sense of peace is short lived. When Lyla comes home the next morning, she reveals something that could tear apart not only their family but also the entire community. Now, Alyson and Tricia must confront their painful shared past as they come together to help a little girl who they fear might be harboring terrible secrets similar to their own. Will the sisters be strong enough to face their demons in order to protect the child, even if it means telling their most private truths?

A story of sisters, secrets, and the courage it takes to finally tell the truth.
From the author: The idea for this story came to me at 11pm when I got a call to come pick up my daughter from a sleepover. You can imagine the things going through my head… I hope you enjoy the read!

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