It Started with a Secret: The ‘supremely feel-good’ SUNDAY TIMES bestseller

The feel-good novel of the year from the Sunday Times bestselling author of MAYBE THIS TIME. Everyone has a secret – and theres no knowing what will happen when those secrets start to come out … Jills Mansells heart-warming new book is the perfect escape from the winter weather. A beautiful Cornish setting, a chaotic family, a woman whos had enough of romance – or has she? IT STARTED WITH A SECRET is like a little blast of sunshine – uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feelgood Sophie Kinsella, author of CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC The trouble with secrets is that you cant 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 shes 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. Its definitely worth the challenge of keeping her secret. At least Lainey isnt looking for love. Its time for a break from all that. And yet . . . Seth, the actors grandson, really is rather attractive. Theres growing chemistry and a definite connection between them. But how would he react if he knew she hadnt been honest with him? Laineys not the only one with a secret, though. Seth has one of his own. And everythings about to start unravelling . . .