# It Started with a Secret

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- Book: [It Started with a Secret](https://www.bookquiver.com/jill-mansell/it-started-with-a-secret) ([It Started with a Secret.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jill-mansell/it-started-with-a-secret.md))
- Authors: [Jill Mansell](https://www.bookquiver.com/jill-mansell)
- Publisher: headline_review
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-14-7224-848-0
- Published: 2020-01-23
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gripping and incredibly comforting' Marian Keyes 'Like a little blast of sunshine - uplifting, heartwarming and supremely feelgood' Sophie Kinsella Jill's Mansell's irresistible new book is the perfect escape. A beautiful Cornish setting, a chaotic family, a woman who's had enough of romance - or has she? 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 . . . What readers are saying about 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'