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The Lowkey Letter  ·  May 2026
◆ Edition 02

A story that needed to be told.

Some books take years to write. Others take years of living before you can even begin.

This week, we're introducing an author who carried a story inside her for a long time. She eventually put it on paper and found freedom on the other side.

Reayne Beau
Forbidden Secrets
Reayne Beau
1.
Who are you — not as an author, but as a person? What does your life look like outside of writing?

Outside of writing, I'm a wife, a mother of three, a stepmother of two, and a proud grandmother of two. Ironically, I often get mistaken for being their mom instead of their grandmother, and I absolutely love it. My everyday life is deeply rooted in family, creativity, helping others develop their natural talents., and constantly learning new things, and all of those experiences naturally influence the stories I tell.

When I'm not writing, I enjoy amateur gardening and have truly fallen in love with the growing process. I also write and direct theatrical productions, which allows me to bring storytelling to life in a completely different way. Currently, I'm working with an agent who is pitching a television treatment I created to several networks, which has been an exciting new chapter in my creative journey.

Professionally, I serve as an Operations Manager for several well-known companies as my clients, so balancing structure, leadership, and creativity has become second nature to me. In my downtime, I wish I had more opportunities to go fishing, and I genuinely enjoy playing NBA 2K on PlayStation... and yes, I'm actually pretty good at it.

2.
A short brief about your book — "Forbidden Secrets"

Forbidden Secrets is an emotional slow-burn romance novella about a married woman caught between loyalty, loneliness, and an unexpected connection that makes her feel alive again. As cracks form in her marriage and hidden truths begin to surface, she's forced to confront desire, betrayal, and the devastating cost of ignoring what had been in front of her all along.

3.
What did writing this book cost you — and was it worth it?

Writing Forbidden Secrets cost me the comfort of silence.

While the story is fictional, parts of it are loosely inspired by my own experiences and the truths my ex-husband and I kept hidden from people who looked up to us. But telling this amazing story, in a fictional manner, was worth it for sure. It gave me a freedom and healing, because I had carried this burden alone for far too long. Many readers are finding the book relatable, yet entertaining at the same time.

Now that you know who Reayne is — her eBook is on sale for the next 48 hours. $0.99. A slow-burn romance about marriage, loneliness, and the cost of keeping secrets. We think it's worth your time.

Limited-time deal  ·  eBook $0.99 for 48 hours only
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Forbidden Secrets
by Reayne Beau  ·  listed on Lowkey Books
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