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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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It Started with a Secret: the scorching new novel of this summer, from the Sunday Times best-selling author.

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....

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

©2020 Jill Mansell (P)2020 Headline Publishing Group Ltd Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Friendship Genre Fiction Romance Romantic Comedy Comedy Feel-Good

Critic Reviews

"Like a little blast of sunshine - uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feelgood." (Sophie Kinsella)

"Gripping and incredibly comforting." (Marian Keyes)
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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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