The Secrets We Hide

Balance of Power, Book 1

By: Berlin Wick

Narrated by: Branden Davis-Butler, Sean Masters

Creating our fantasy jars filled with love notes of our secret desires was a way to revive the monotonous routine that had become our marriage. But pulling that little piece of paper with my husband's most desired secret was a shock I wasn’t prepared for.

To watch my wife.

I never knew that he was a voyeur.

I didn’t realize he had a hunger to witness another man give me pleasure.

And I had no idea I would like it as much as I did.

Meeting the perfect man to fulfill this desire was easy.

Having him take me in the corner of a dark club while my husband watched was surprisingly simple.

Running into the sexy stranger at my new client meeting the next day, extremely problematic.

Especially because I never told him I was married. Especially because a desire still burns for both him and for my husband. And the secrets we hide could destroy us all.

The Secrets We Hide is an MFM Voyeur Romance with a roller coaster of spice and angst but rest assured, it has a HEA. It's the first book in an interconnected series. Please check TW's prior to listening.

©2024 Berlin Wick (P)2025 Berlin Wick

Very Good!

I give this story a 4.5/5 and the spice a 4.5/5

There are 3 memorable spicy scenes that are unbelievably hot! (Maybe 5 scenes total..but outside of the 3 spicy scenes the others are short.)

First, there is no cheating. I know some may be concerned about me. Personally, I wish there was.

The summary of this book is half of the story. The other half is where the FMC is emotionally abused but not by either of the MCs. This part is a revenge plot.

This narrative is about a couple’s relationship and (in the beginning) the couple’s relationship with another man.

To be clear this is an MFM. The males don’t touch each other.

I didn’t give this a 5/5 because I wanted the FMC to stand up for herself at some point. I felt the abuse she endured took up too much of the story.

With all of that said, I highly recommend this! It was hard to put down. (I was up to 3am finishing it.)

I also recommend the audiobook. Both narrators are fantastic and this is duet narration.

HOLY HOTNESS! ❤️‍🔥

If you’re into spice, buckle up—this one is scorching! 🔥

Berlin Wick might just be my new favorite author. The way she writes steamy scenes? Holy. Hotness. It’s not just about the spice (although there’s plenty of that), it’s the way she builds the emotional connection and makes every single character feel wanted and worshipped.

Jack? Obsessed. He treats his wife like the queen she is, putting her pleasure on a pedestal while also diving deep into his own kink. Watching her be pleasured and loving every second of it? Whew 😮‍💨 yes, please! And when Christian enters the mix—just as kinky and just as alpha—it takes things to an even hotter level. Two protective, dominant men both determined to love and fight for their woman? Yes, ma’am.

The audio version deserves a shoutout too—the narrators’ voices were sexy, intoxicating, and completely addictive. They brought every spicy moment to life in the best way. It was like having a front-row seat to a fantasy you never want to end.

My only minor gripe was Ellie trying to handle the blackmail situation alone—I get it, though. Sometimes we don’t want to burden the people we love. Still, I was yelling at the book like “GIRL, TELL THEM!”

And I have to mention Cruise aka Maverick—her hilarious, ride-or-die bestie. I need him in my life immediately. I laughed out loud every time he popped up.

I’m already counting down the days until the next book drops. If you love spice with heart, humor, swoon-worthy alpha men, and narrators that make your headphones melt—this one is a must-read! 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Perfect duet

I can’t say enough good things about this book. I loved reading it and I loved listening to it even more. I really like it being a duet and the interaction throughout the book. This is definitely NSFW. This was pure perfection.

Delicious!!

This was a fantastic audiobook! The performances from the narrators were exceptional. Both bringing their characters to life. Highly recommend!!

Fantastic

Berlin writes some hot books. I can’t wait to hear The Promises We Break in audio, too. Hopefully soon. The narrators were amazing!! Duet narration is always a step above.