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It Started with a Secret

The unmissable Sunday Times bestseller from author of MAYBE THIS TIME

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It Started with a Secret

By: Jill Mansell
Narrated by: Katherine Press
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 Snap up your perfect summer treat from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author and 'queen of feel-good fiction'!

'Like a little blast of sunshine - uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feelgood' SOPHIE KINSELLA
'Gripping and incredibly comforting'MARIAN KEYES

The trouble with secrets is that you can't guess what the consequences will be . . .

Lainey has lost everything. Luckily one little fib (OK, quite a big fib) helps nail her dream job. Soon she's living in a stunning house by the sea, fending off obsessed fans for a retired - if far-from-retiring - actor and organising his charming but chaotic family. It's definitely worth the challenge of keeping her secret.

At least Lainey isn't looking for love. It's time for a break from all that. And yet . . . Seth, the actor's grandson, really is rather attractive. There's growing chemistry and a definite connection between them. But how would he react if he knew she hadn't been honest with him?

Lainey's not the only one with a secret, though. Seth has one of his own. And everything's about to start unravelling . . .

Read for you by Katherine Press.

A beautiful Cornish setting, one chaotic family, and a woman who's had enough of love. Or has she?

Praise for Jill Mansell:
'One of my favourite writers' KATIE FFORDE
'The queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' RED
'Reading Jill is always such a joy!' VERONICA HENRY
'Jill Mansell just gets better and better' HEAT
'A fab, feel-good read' PRIMA


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Critic Reviews

Praise for Jill Mansell: 'The Queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories
One of my favourite writers (Katie Fforde)
Another winner with this compelling, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent book about love, friendship and not giving up
Reading Jill is always such a joy (Veronica Henry)
All stars
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I always have no doubt I’ll enjoy any book by Jill Mansell, and at times one pops up with storyline and characters that live on in my mind to be brought out and remembered with a smile. This book is one of those, with everything popping into place. Funny, touching and cuddly warm and all set in a beautiful house in a beautiful village. What more could we ask?

Thankyou Jill - from Melbourne Australia. 😘

Wonderful as expected!

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Heartwarming story. I loved the intertwining of individual characters stories and how it all comes together at the end with a satisfying conclusion. I enjoyed Katherine Press's narration. Such an engaging tone. Highly recommended book.

Heartwarming story

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A light romance that's easy to listen to. Narrated beautifully. You want to story to continue.

An easy listening feel good story

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Fine bit of harmless escapism. No surprises, quite surface characterisation. Predictable, but no trouble finishing.

Harmless

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an enjoyable, easy going romantic escape perfect for a day at the beach . .

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