It Started with a Secret

Jill Mansell's fabulous new novel AND NOW YOU'RE BACK is coming in January 2021. Pre-order now to be one of the first to read it!

Snap up your perfect autumn read 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 . . .

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

Be one of the first to read Jill Mansell's new novel, SHOULD I TELL YOU? - available for pre-order now

Readers adore Jill Mansell!

'A fantastic read yet again, great characters, great story and as always a few happy tears'

'Completely absorbing and so addictive'

'Entertains from start to finish, and it fully deserves a 5-star rating'

'Great characters and I can't get enough of the "will they, won't they" - "should they, could they"obstacles and setbacks'

“Praise for Jill Mansell: 'The Queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories - RedOne of my favourite writersAnother winner with this compelling, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent book about love, friendship and not giving up - Daily MailReading Jill is always such a joy”

Praise for Jill Mansell: 'The Queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories - Red

One of my favourite writers

Another winner with this compelling, thoughtful, emotionally intelligent book about love, friendship and not giving up - Daily Mail

Reading Jill is always such a joy

'The queen of witty, heart-warming, feel-good love stories' Red; 'One of my favourite writers' Katie Fforde

Jill Mansell started writing fiction while working in the NHS, after she read a magazine article that inspired her to join a local creative writing class. Since then she has written over twenty-five Sunday Times bestsellers. Her acclaimed novels include The Wedding of the Year, Promise Me, Should I Tell You?, And Now You're Back, It Started with a Secret and You and Me, Always. Jill's books have sold over 14.5 million copies worldwide.

Jill lives in Bristol and for many years worked in the field of clinical neurophysiology. You'd think inventing characters and stories would be easier, but she can assure you it isn't.

You can follow Jill on X @JillMansell, Facebook /OfficialJillMansell and Instagram @JillMansell

Jill Mansell's fabulous new novel AND NOW YOU'RE BACK is coming in January 2021. Pre-order now to be one of the first to read it! Snap up your perfect autumn read 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 . . . 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 Be one of the first to read Jill Mansell's new novel, SHOULD I TELL YOU? - available for pre-order now Readers adore Jill Mansell! 'A fantastic read yet again, great characters, great story and as always a few happy tears''Completely absorbing and so addictive ''Entertains from start to finish, and it fully deserves a 5-star rating''Great characters and I can't get enough of the "will they, won't they" - "should they, could they"obstacles and setbacks'

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