The Secrets We Keep, The Lies We Tell

A Novel

by Annette Ortiz Mata


Formats

Softcover
$16.99
Hardcover
$39.99
E-Book
$3.99
Softcover
$16.99

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 10/31/2025

Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 194
ISBN : 9798823058032
Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 194
ISBN : 9798823058025
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 194
ISBN : 9798823058049

About the Book

The Secrets We Keep The Lies We Tell This book is a one you will not want to put down. I laughed, I cried, I was in pure suspense turning every page. And the nods to old New York and the Nuyorican experience brought me back to a childhood I thought I had altogether forgotten —Christina Vidal Mitchell, Actor (Freak Friday/Freakier Friday) Born and raised in the Bronx Housing Projects, Sophia Ramirez always dreamed of a way out. She finds one when she meets her Prince Charming. However, taking a risk on love turns out to be more dangerous than the neighborhood she grew up in. From the projects to penthouses and exclusive parties, the unfolding events are shrouded in lies and secrets. Ultimately, Sophia is faced with a choice, life or death. Whose it will be, is for her to decide...


About the Author

Annette Ortiz Mata is an award-winning author, blogger, podcaster, and producer. She has written books on faith and parenting. Unpredictable Outcome—Unmasking My Faith is a spiritual memoir in which she shares her experience of deconstructing her faith to gain a deeper understanding of God. A BookFest Award Winner, Parenting in the Dark: Letting Go of Shame While Holding on to Hope is a raw, honest, and compelling narrative about how her family navigated a life-altering moment by holding on to hope. She writes a weekly blog, SoulofaWoman.blog, which is full of observations, anecdotes, and reflections. She was the host of Table for 5 - Podcast and Conversations from the Green Couch Podcast. She has produced theatre, broadcast news, live shows, and web series . She graduated from USC, The Gould School of Law, with a Masters in the Studies of Law and a certificate in Entertainment Law.