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Guilty Silence (Silence 3) by Freya Barker-review tour

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Guilty Silence (Silence 3) by Freya Barker-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date February 9, 2026

Bess Choi is proud of what she’s accomplished. Owner of Strange Brew, a popular coffee shop in Silence, she’s worked hard and has overcome many obstacles to build the life she has. It’s a good life, one that includes work she loves, an apartment to call her own, and plenty of good friends.

But an unexpected phone call comes as a brutal reminder of a time she thought she’d left far behind. Suddenly, she’s faced with the choice to turn her back on the beautiful life she created, or break her guilty silence.

Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander isn’t sure when exactly he started seeing the quiet coffee shop owner as more than simply a good friend. It’s hard to pinpoint the moment when she went from a supportive friend to him and his teenage son, to the woman who features in his dreams and fantasies.

Unfortunately, Bess Choi seems to have him firmly locked in the friend zone, and it’s not until worrisome things start happening around her, she cautiously starts lowering the barriers.

But when he discovers she might be in far more danger than she’s been willing to let on, he’s done tiptoeing around.

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REVIEW:GUILTY SILENCE is the third instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE romantic suspense series focusing on the people of Silence, Washington. This is forty-seven year old, single father, Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander, and forty year old coffee shop owner Bess Choi’s story line. GUILTY SILENCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hugo and Bess) GUILTY SILENCE focuses on the search for an arsonist who is targeting businesses in downtown Silence Washington, including the business owned by our story line heroine. Chief Deputy Hugo Alexander offers Bess a room that will pull our couple closer together as Hugo has lusted after Bess for as long as he can remember but all is not as it appear to be when Bess’ past returns, determined to end her life, and everyone she loves.

The world building is suspenseful and revealing as Bess and Hugo explore the possibility of vengeance against our story line heroine. With each attack, Bess begins to suspect the reasons behind the targeting.

The relationship between Bess and Hugo is a friends to lovers in the wake of the attacks against our story line heroine. Bess’ past has caught up, and Hugo is determined to protect our heroine with his life. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters are energetic and determined. We are reintroduced to Sheriff Savvy Colter and Nate Gaines, former sheriff Brent Colter and his wife Phil, Hugo’s son Carson, mechanic Clem Tanek, as well as the introduction of Bess’ brother Ken, Mayor Don Merrick, and State Patrol CID agent Tess Androtti. The requisite evil has many faces.

GUILTY SILENT is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, family and relationships, friendships, and love. The character driven premise is intriguing and suspenseful; the romance is seductive and impassionate; the characters are desperate, dynamic and charismatic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

 

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

Driven to make her books about ‘real’ people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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INSIDE SILENCE (Silence 2) by Freya Barker-review tour

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INSIDE SILENCE (Silence 2) by Freya Barker-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date October 27, 2025

Savannah (Savvy) Colter is not easily overwhelmed, which is a good thing, since she is the sheriff of Edwards County. It’s rare to find someone her age— a woman to boot—carrying such responsibility, but over the years, Savvy has more than proven herself worthy of the position…to most.

However, when in a matter of a few weeks an old flame resurfaces in Silence, and two particularly violent murders land on her desk, her steady and predictable life becomes a little much to handle.

New full-time single parent, Nate Gaines, reluctantly returns to his hometown, Silence, to offer his teenage daughter some much-needed stability. As a contractor he can work anywhere, and it’s not like he left a particularly fulfilling life behind, but he’s not too sure how much work he’s going to get here.

Although, some of the changes he encounters in Silence are a surprise. The most shocking one is seeing the woman he once craved like air, now wearing the sheriff’s badge he so despises.

Coming home is definitely not turning out the way he’d envisioned. Especially when a sudden crime spree has the law knocking on his door…again.

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REVIEW: INSIDE SILENCE is the second instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE romantic suspense series focusing on the small town of Silence Washington. This is Silence sheriff Savannah (Savvy) Colter, and single father/ handy man Nate Gaines’ story line. INSIDE SILENCE can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from several first person perspectives including Savvy and Nate INSIDE SILENCE follows in the wake of the arrival and return of the prodigal bad boy Nate Gaines. Fifteen years earlier, Nate Gaines and Savvy Colter were an item but Nate’s life was about to spiral out of control, and Savvy was left with a broken heart. Fast forward to present day Nate has returned to Silence Washington with his fourteen year old daughter Tatum in tow, looking for a fresh start in a town unwilling to forgive or forget but Silence is about to become a proverbial hotbed of crime, and our hero will be the focus of an investigation, and a victim as well. As Sheriff Savvy Colter opens her heart to the possibility of a second chance, a series of murders and missing people threatens Savvy’s long hard fight to remain in control.

The world building follows several paths including Nate Gaines’ less than welcome home. Guilty by association, accused of a crime he did not commit, Nate finds himself on the outside looking in wherever he goes. Hoping to reconnect with Savvy, Nate must come to terms with the past and present, as the people of Silence refuse to let go. Savvy is struggling with the investigation and murders but with each successive clue she is no closer to the truth.

The relationship between Savvy and Nate is one of second chances but the people of Silence are determined to keep them apart. From secrets and lies, to the ultimate betrayal Savvy continues to struggle with the return of Nate Gaines in the wake of revelations and her need for a man who broke her heart. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of colorful, interesting and questionable secondary and supporting characters. We are introduced to Savvy’s co-workers and fellow law enforcement officers: Trooper Auden Maynard, Savvy’s father and former sheriff Brant Colter and his wife Phyllis Dubois, Deputy Jeff Sanchuk, Deputy KC Kingman, chief deputy Hugo Alexander and his son Carson, as well as several townsfolk.

INSIDE SILENCE is a story of secrets and lies, betrayal and vengeance, power and control, obsession and murder, family and relationships, forgiveness and love. The character driven premise is suspenseful, intriguing and dramatic; the romance is seductive and fated; the characters are desperate, determined and dynamic.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one FINDING SILENCE

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

Driven to make her books about ‘real’ people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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FINDING SILENCE (Silence 1) by Freya Barker-review tour

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FINDING SILENCE (Silence 1) by Freya Barker-review tour

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 25, 2025

Phyllis (Phil) Dubois has long left her performing days behind, opting for a more anonymous role in the music industry instead. Something not everyone is happy about.

When the pressure for her to return to the stage mounts, she packs her things in an old RV and hits the road in search of some peace and quiet.

She thinks she’s found it when she rolls into the small town of Silence.

Former sheriff, Brant Colter, is still trying to get used to his abrupt retirement after a health scare last year. He’s not good with change and likes things just the way they are.

That’s why, when a purple-haired hippie moves into the empty house down the road, he’s convinced trouble won’t be too far behind.

He’s not wrong. However, it’s not his annoyingly cheerful neighbor he should be worried about, but the danger that follows her to town.

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REVIEW: FINDING SILENCE is the first instalment in Freya Barker’s contemporary, adult SILENCE erotic romantic suspense series focusing on the small town of Silence Washington. This is forty-six year old, retired singer Phyllis ‘Phil’ Dubois, and fifty three year old, former Sheriff Brant Colter’s story line.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the story line premise, there may be triggers for more sensitive readers.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Phil and Brant) FINDING SILENCE follows singer Phyllis ‘Phil’ Dubois as she settles in Silence Washington for some peace and quiet away from the spotlight and fame that had become overwhelming. Meeting grump, retired sheriff Brant Colter found out heroine enjoying a life she never thought about but a life that was about to take a dark turn. Someone is targeting our story line, and retired sheriff Brant Colter declares himself guardian and protector of the woman with whom he will fall in love. Brant Colter was forced into retirement in the wake of health scare, leaving his daughter as the new sheriff of Silence Washington. Struggling with his preconceived notions about our story line heroine, Brant’s barely veiled anger hides a deeper interest into the arrival of his new neighbor.

The world building follows several paths as Phil moves into Silence, and is welcomed by everyone but the former town sheriff. With the help of her business manager Grace, Phil settles into her new routine but not everyone is happy with her need to hide.

The relationship between Phil and Brant begins acrimoniously but Phil refuses to allow Brant to spoil her fun. Phil is hoping to relax and take some time to herself but the past is not far behind, and Brant is about to find the life of a former sheriff is never far behind. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate.

We are introduced to several townsfolk in Silence Washington including Brant’s daughter, the new sheriff Savvy Colter, as well as Phil’s business manager Grace, and former bandmate Duncan Brothers, and business man Roy Battaglia.

FINDING SILENCE is a story of betrayal and vengeance, family and friendships, relationships and love. The character driven premise is fast paced, intriguing and dramatic; the romance is seductive and impassioned; the characters are determined and dynamic.

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Reviewed by Sandy

USA Today bestselling author Freya Barker loves writing about ordinary people with extraordinary stories.

Driven to make her books about ‘real’ people; she creates characters who are perhaps less than perfect, each struggling to find their own slice of happy, but just as deserving of romance, thrills and chills in their lives.

Recipient of the ReadFREE.ly 2019 Best Book We’ve Read All Year Award for “Covering Ollie, the 2015 RomCon “Reader’s Choice” Award for Best First Book, “Slim To None”, and Finalist for the 2017 Kindle Book Award with “From Dust”, Freya continues to add to her rapidly growing collection of published novels as she spins story after story with an endless supply of bruised and dented characters, vying for attention!

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