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Secrets We Keep
by Valeriya Goffe

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A rising star that fell…

Anna Levenko was set to become the next “it girl” in tennis. The first Ukrainian prophesied to win a Grand Slam… And then everything changed. Years later, with a business degree behind her, an unpaid job keeping her busy, and a family that means well, Anna can’t help but dream of something bigger. What’s one little white lie in the grand scheme of things?

But her dream job isn’t just sunshine and roses. Her first project takes her to Tanzania, and everything that could go wrong, does. Not to mention her woeful love life. Will she ever reach the life she’s worked so hard for? Or is success just not in the cards for Anna?

5 out of 5

This takes you on an emotional roller coaster, from cover to cover. Goffe did an amazing job bringing Anna to life, and it quickly feels like she’s a close friend you’ve known for ages. The descriptions are vivid, and completely immerse you in the story. I found myself rooting for Anna pretty quickly, I know what it’s like to have your dreams ripped away by an unexpected injury. I do admire Anna for not losing her hope and determination through it all. Even with all the obstacles in her way, she never gives up. There are a lot of deeper themes running through this book, and it may prompt some self-reflection. I cannot recommend this enough if you enjoy emotional women’s fiction that will deeply touch you.

“Africa is not a continent, it’s a planet of its own,” Jean continued. “It’s the land of miracles. Africa gives youth to the old, courage to the fainthearted, peace to the angry. Every time I come here, I feel like a child on Christmas morning—impatient to find out what incredible gifts have been prepared for me this time. This place fills my heart with tremendous happiness. Once you’ve set your foot in Africa, you’ll come again and again! This land holds so many secrets, but it can also make all your most cherished dreams come true. I know it won’t be easy to find your grandfather’s family, but don’t give up even for a second. It will be so worth it. You’ll see.”

Right then, the waiter brought their drinks. Anna got a glass of white wine and Jean a Kilimanjaro beer.

“Cheers!” Jean said as they clinked their glasses. “For the success of the Tourism Institute of Zanzibar!”

At that moment, the radiant sun started setting and the sky magically began changing its color from bright blue into a hot orange. The wind subsided and nature was so peaceful and quiet. The sun looked like an enormous fire ball glittering right above the horizon; its long golden beams reflecting in the water. The ocean now looked dark and gray, and several fairy-tale like dhow boats with their sharp sails were slowly rocking up and down the waves. The boats effortlessly glided from one side of the ocean to another, as if they were playing catch-up with each other. Who were the people sailing in them? What were their lives like?

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Valeriya Goffe was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine and spent most of her adult life in the United States. She resides in Washington DC together with her husband and young daughter. Valeriya works for a large international development organization, leading financial sector development projects in various countries. She holds a PhD degree from the Kyiv National University of Economics in Ukraine and an MBA degree from the Kogod School of Business, American University in Washington DC. She is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. Valeriya is trilingual in English, Russian, Ukrainian and also speaks French and Spanish.

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