1. NASTY LITTLE SECRETS explores the idea that families often hide dark secrets despite how perfect things seem on the outside. How did this theme shape the way you saw the characters? Did it change how you interpreted their actions?

2. Rose is driven to prove her brother’s innocence. Do you think her personal connection to the case helped or hindered her judgment? Why?

3. How did the dual-timeline structure affect your engagement with the storytelling and your understanding of past events?

4. Connections begin to emerge between Hazel’s disappearance and Alexandria’s murder. When did you start to suspect they were linked, and what clues stood out to you?

5. NASTY LITTLE SECRETS is set in South Florida in a close-knit community. How does this setting impact the overall story?

6. The author shares both positive and negative aspects of the characters. How does your opinion of Rose change throughout the book? What about Alex?

7. The story emphasizes how truth can be buried or misrepresented. What does this suggest about the reliability of narratives and the responsibility of storytellers?