Healing often begins in the smallest moments—a pause, a decision, a refusal to stay silent. Hilda Soto’s The Hidden Truth sustains this theme throughout the semi-autobiographical novel. The narrative centers on Eva, a woman navigating adulthood while processing the hidden betrayals and long-kept secrets of her family. What stands out is not simply the story of Eva’s life, but the way the book brings together lived experience, crafted narrative, and an underlying drive to empower.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 16th Dec 2025 – Soto’s prose is direct and unadorned, yet it carries emotional precision. Eva’s courage is demonstrated through her actions rather than stated directly. She protects herself in subtle ways—refusing to leave a hostile workplace, returning to school in her thirties, managing her finances to maintain control over her future. These choices, small in isolation, accumulate into a portrait of quiet but undeniable strength. Through this lens, memory and storytelling merge: the narrative feels real, but the crafted structure guides readers to the emotional truth behind the events. 

The book also explores the lingering effects of betrayal and abuse, not as abstract ideas, but through the textures of everyday life. Trust, fear, and self-protection emerge in moments that many readers will recognize: carefully weighing words before speaking, measuring risks before taking a step, guarding money as a tool for independence. Even the revelation of her father’s hidden betrayals—long-kept secrets that explain much of her suffering—serves less as a dramatic climax than as a lens for reflection. Soto allows readers to inhabit Eva’s interior world, showing how confronting the past is as much about careful thought and deliberate action as it is about raw emotion. 

Love and healing are treated with the same grounded realism. Eva’s relationship with Sam grows quietly, built on simple gestures: conversations during long drives, shared meals, thoughtful attention. These details communicate tenderness and trust more convincingly than any declarative statement could. Through this relationship, Soto illustrates that empowerment is not only the ability to survive, but also the capacity to accept support and build a life free from fear. 

The book’s semi-autobiographical framing adds depth. Soto occasionally addresses the reader directly, acknowledging that parts of the story are drawn from her life and that writing became a way to process experiences that were otherwise too painful to hold silently. These moments blur the line between memoir and fiction, emphasizing how storytelling itself can be an act of empowerment, turning trauma into insight.

The Hidden Truth demonstrates that empowerment is not an abstract concept but a process embedded in everyday choices. Through a careful blend of lived memory, narrative structure, and emotional honesty, Soto shows that survival and growth are made concrete in small, deliberate acts. The text prioritizes emotional texture over broad scope, a choice that makes Eva’s personal victory feel deeply earned and intensely intimate. Readers emerge with an understanding not only of Eva’s tenacity, but also of the power of storytelling itself: a life recounted with care becomes both testimony and guide. 

Hilda Soto’s The Hidden Truth is available for purchase on Amazon and through other major book retailers. 

About Explora Books 

Explora Books is a Vancouver-based firm helping authors break through the noise of the self-publishing world. Our mission is pushing the boundaries of creativity in amplifying your story globally. Creativity reimagined. Using focused research and strategic marketing, we give writers clear paths to visibility and measurable growth. Our team simplifies each stage of self-publishing with practical guidance and reliable support. Committed to innovation and high standards, Explora Books works to give authors a real chance to be seen, heard, and published on their own terms.

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KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Larry Mastropieri, CEO of The Mastropieri Group Realtors, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 16th Dec 2025 KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Larry Mastropieri, CEO of The Mastropieri Group Realtors, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert. Mastropieri will contribute data-driven analysis on luxury housing markets, emerging neighborhood trends, and real estate investment strategies across South Florida.

KeyCrew Verified Experts are carefully selected as prolific market trend authorities who demonstrate exceptional insight and expertise in their fields. These distinguished professionals regularly contribute market insights, expert perspectives, and forward-looking analysis to help audiences navigate complex industry landscapes.

Larry Mastropieri brings extensive market knowledge and strategic insight to South Florida’s luxury real estate sector. As CEO of The Mastropieri Group, he has completed over 2,000 real estate transactions and built a 100-plus property investment portfolio while establishing himself as a prominent voice in South Florida real estate through weekly market analysis and educational content.

With deep expertise in Palm Beach County’s most desirable markets, Mastropieri specializes in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and emerging luxury neighborhoods throughout the region. His comprehensive understanding of infill development trends, teardown-and-rebuild strategies, and the transformation of neighborhoods like Palm Trail has positioned him as a go-to resource for investors, developers, and luxury homebuyers seeking strategic guidance in South Florida’s evolving real estate landscape.

Mastropieri’s approach combines boots-on-the-ground market intelligence with data-driven analysis, regularly connecting with land use attorneys, city officials, and development professionals to stay ahead of market trends. As co-host of the Real Deal Investing podcast and creator of weekly video content covering South Florida real estate topics, he provides comprehensive education to clients and industry professionals on local market dynamics, investment strategies, and emerging opportunities.

“I’m honored to be selected as a KeyCrew Verified Expert,” said Larry Mastropieri. “South Florida’s real estate market is experiencing unprecedented transformation, particularly in cities like Delray Beach where strategic public-private collaboration is creating exceptional long-term value. With my experience in over 2,000 transactions and intimate knowledge of how these neighborhoods are evolving, I’m excited to share insights that help investors, buyers, and industry professionals understand the opportunities shaping South Florida’s luxury real estate landscape.”

Mastropieri’s areas of expertise include:

• South Florida Luxury Real Estate — Specialized knowledge in high-end markets across Palm Beach and Broward counties
• Delray Beach & Boca Raton Market Dynamics — Deep expertise in downtown infill neighborhoods and emerging luxury corridors
• Real Estate Investment Strategy — Comprehensive understanding of teardown-and-rebuild opportunities, developer strategies, and long-term appreciation plays
• Palm Beach County Development Trends — Strategic insights into public-private partnerships, zoning, and neighborhood transformation

About The Mastropieri Group Realtors

The Mastropieri Group Realtors is a premier South Florida real estate firm led by CEO Larry Mastropieri. With over 2,000 completed transactions and a 100-plus property investment portfolio, the team specializes in luxury residential properties, investment opportunities, and emerging markets throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. The Mastropieri Group is known for combining strategic market analysis with personalized client service, helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate South Florida’s dynamic real estate landscape. Website: discoversouthflorida.com

About KeyCrew Media

KeyCrew Media is the next generation real estate intelligence platform that leverages AI-powered analytics and first-person reporting from verified experts to produce forward-looking insights across local markets and niche asset classes. Proprietary market reporting is delivered through KeyCrew’s growing portfolio of niche media properties – including KeyCrew Journal, NextAsset News, and other specialized publications – as well as selectively syndicated to media partners that influence industry decision-makers. Learn more at keycrew.co

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KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Armadillo, a technology-driven home warranty provider, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 16th Dec 2025 – KeyCrew Media, a real estate analytics and media network, has selected Armadillo, a technology-driven home warranty provider, as a KeyCrew Verified Expert. Armadillo will contribute expert analysis on home warranty innovation, PropTech solutions, and the evolving relationship between home services and real estate transactions.

KeyCrew Verified Experts are carefully selected as prolific market trend authorities who demonstrate exceptional insight and expertise in their fields. These distinguished companies and professionals regularly contribute market insights, expert perspectives, and forward-looking analysis to help audiences navigate complex industry landscapes.

Armadillo is reimagining home warranty through a consumer-first approach that challenges decades of industry norms. Founded by Matan Slagter and Lansdon Robbins, the company addresses fundamental trust issues in the home warranty sector by combining modern technology, transparent coverage,  and flexible service options. Unlike traditional home warranty providers, Armadillo offers homeowners the unprecedented choice to either use Armadillo’s vetted network of technicians or their own trusted contractors – a dual-option model that no other major warranty provider currently offers.

The company’s proprietary tracking system, modeled after consumer-friendly platforms like Domino’s Pizza tracker and FedEx tracking, provides homeowners with real-time updates throughout the service process. This transparency-focused approach directly addresses the communication gaps that have historically plagued the home warranty industry, where the same coverage can result in vastly different customer experiences based solely on how well homeowners are kept informed during wait times and repair processes.

“We’re honored to be recognized as a KeyCrew Verified Expert,” said Matan Slagter, Founder of Armadillo. “The home warranty industry has a structural trust problem that’s been decades in the making, and technology gives us the tools to finally solve it. We’re not just offering coverage – we’re rebuilding the entire customer experience from the ground up. With only 4-5% of American homeowners currently having home warranty coverage despite it being such a valuable protection, there’s enormous opportunity to expand this market by simply delivering what homeowners have been asking for all along: transparency, flexibility, and reliability.”

Armadillo’s areas of expertise include:

• Home Warranty Innovation – Pioneering consumer-friendly warranty models that prioritize transparency and customer choice
• PropTech & Home Services Technology – Leveraging AI and automation to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency
• Real Estate Transaction Dynamics – Understanding how home warranties interact with buyer’s and seller’s markets across different mortgage rate environments
• Actuarial Pricing & Risk Management – Applying disciplined, data-driven approaches to warranty pricing and sustainable business growth
• Customer Experience in Trust-Sensitive Industries – Rebuilding brand reputation through operational excellence and transparent communication

Armadillo operates across multiple sales channels, with approximately half of its business coming through real estate transactions and the remainder through direct-to-consumer channels. This diversification protects the company from over-reliance on fluctuating real estate market conditions while positioning it to benefit from the current shift toward a buyer’s market, where home warranties typically see increased attachment rates.

About Armadillo

Armadillo is a technology-driven home warranty company committed to rebuilding trust in the home services industry. Through transparent tracking systems, flexible service options, and actuarially sound pricing, Armadillo delivers comprehensive coverage for HVAC systems, appliances, plumbing, and electrical systems while maintaining the customer-centric approach of a modern technology company. Founded by Matan Slagter and Lansdon Robbins, Armadillo is building scalable systems and processes designed to create a sustainable, long-term business that serves homeowners across the United States. Website: www.armadillo.one

About KeyCrew Media

KeyCrew Media is the next generation real estate intelligence platform that leverages AI-powered analytics and first-person reporting from verified experts to produce forward-looking insights across local markets and niche asset classes. Proprietary market reporting is delivered through KeyCrew’s growing portfolio of niche media properties – including KeyCrew Journal, NextAsset News, and other specialized publications – as well as selectively syndicated to media partners that influence industry decision-makers. Learn more at keycrew.co

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