Book cover of The Hidden Secret of the Young Village Girls by James Valerio

A Belizean Novel

The Hidden Secret of the Young Village Girls

Hidden love turns into tragedy.

In a Belizean village where secrets never stay buried for long, two sisters discover that one hidden romance can change two families forever.

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A story of love, family, and the choices that change everything

Mary and Martha are young women growing up in a close-knit village where family honour matters, parents expect obedience, and neighbours always seem to know more than they should.

Behind the ordinary routines of village life, both sisters are keeping secrets. As the truth emerges, love collides with tradition, families are divided, and decisions made in moments of fear threaten to change the lives of everyone involved.

Set against the rhythms of rural Belizean life, this is a story about what happens when the choices of two young women collide with the expectations of an entire community.

LoveFamilyBelizean Culture & TraditionSecretsChoices & Consequences

Book Details

  • Format Paperback & eBook
  • Length 156 pages
  • Published September 16, 2026
  • Language English
  • ISBN-13 979-8174844919

Questions every reader will ask

“What could happen if I make this choice?”
“Who else could be affected by my decision?”
“Am I thinking about the consequences, or only about what I want right now?”

A story for young adults, parents, teachers and communities, about choices, consequences, forgiveness and growth.

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Meet the Author

James Valerio is a Belizean author, educator, and Justice of the Peace. Raised in a small village in southern Belize, he is an English Lecturer at Independence Junior College and holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Liverpool John Moores University.

The Hidden Secret of the Young Village Girls is his first book, written to help young people pause and think before life-changing decisions.

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