Secrets of Southern Girls by Haley Harrigan

The book is mainly narrated from the point of view of Julie, the protagonist. My mind wandered off to other books in my TBR list leaving this book barely touched for quite some time.

The false starts were owing to the poor interest generated in the first few chapters. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the hidden truths that Reba left buried…and reveal that Julie isn’t the only one who feels responsible for Reba’s death.Īfter plenty of false starts, I finally managed to complete reading this book recently.

When August, Reba’s first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie’s past comes creeping back to haunt her. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet in Manhattan, Julie still can’t forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. 'Harrigan is a great prose stylist who knows how to sustain the tension and tone required of a Southern Gothic novel.The Secret of Southern Girls by Haley Harrigan Rating : 2.5/5 Goodreads Summary:

'Harrigan is a great prose stylist who knows how to sustain the tension and tone required of a Southern Gothic novel.'- ForeWord That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the truths that Reba left buried.and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death.Ī Southern mystery perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Ellen Marie Wiseman, Secrets of Southern Girls, is a thriller that delivers suspense, romance, and healing. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret.

'Harrigan's novel, part mystery and part coming-of-age, explores the process of healing from tragedies and misunderstandings.'-Publishers WeeklyĪn atmospheric novel about a young woman who uncovers devastating secrets that will resurrect the people she lost and the lies she buried-a suspenseful spin on the tender Southern novel.

Secrets of Southern Girls by Haley Harrigan