Rachel LaBerge’s Your Secret to Keep was an absolute one sitting read for me and I just couldn’t put it down! Lia and Brooks completely stole my heart with their undeniable chemistry, struggles, and sweet moments.

Lia was such a refreshing FMC. She was quirky, strong, and passionate about sports in a way that made her journey so inspiring to watch. Seeing her rise in the male dominated world of basketball media was incredible, and I loved how fiercely she pursued her dreams despite the obstacles in her way. Brooks, on the other hand, was just perfection. His unwavering support, the way he pushed Lia while also standing beside her, was everything. A man who reads romance and romantasy? ABSOLUTE PERFECTION.

As someone with an autoimmune disorder, this book hit on a deeply personal level. The way Lia’s health struggles were portrayed, especially the uncertainty and fear of not knowing what’s wrong, felt so real. I was in tears during the big moment because it made me feel seen in a way I rarely experience in books. Rachel LaBerge handled this representation with so much care, and I’m incredibly grateful for it.

I’m not always a fan of forbidden workplace romance, but this one was so well done. It had just the right amount of tension to keep me invested, and me rooting for them the whole way. It was balanced and I loved how everything ultimately came together in the most satisfying way.

This book is the third installment in The Play Caller Series, but it can absolutely be read as a standalone. There are fun nods to previous characters, and I imagine longtime readers of the series will appreciate them even more!

What to expect:
🏀 Sports romance
📱 On page text communication
🤫 Secret relationship
❤️ Women thriving in male dominated fields
🧠 Male mental health representation
🐶 A lovable dog (Rocky!)

Brooks and Lia’s story was sweet, emotional, and full of the best romance moments. If you love basketball romance, strong FMCs, women in male dominated fields (and crushing it), and book boyfriends who set the bar impossibly high, Your Secret to Keep is perfect. 

Thank you to Rachel LaBerge for the eARC of this book.