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Your best friend deserves the truth. But it will ruin her life. What would you do?
It’s been over twenty years since four very different teenage girls sat on that beach at Goran Haven, and swore to be best friends forever. Their lives went different ways after Emily left. But each remembered that promise. And none truly found friendship like it again.
Now, Emily’s back, with a secret she can’t face. She tries to hide away, take time to heal and make some difficult choices, but she runs into one of her old friends, and soon the four are reunited. Lolly, warm as ever, is a successful physiotherapist, married with kids. Yet smart, strong Amanda, who cherishes her teenage daughter, is alone and seemingly stuck in a dead-end job. And creative Jess is so much quieter than Emily remembers.
The bond is still there, and Emily realises their friendship might keep her together, but there are reasons why the women fell out of touch. Secrets that have lain dormant for decades start to surface, and then one of the women discovers a betrayal so big, it could turn each of their lives upside down.
It’s always those we’re closest to who have the power to tear us apart. Can friendship give Emily and her friends the strength to survive a devastating shock, or are some things unforgivable?
Full of truths about friendship, marriage, and the relationships that define us, Her Best Friend’s Secret is a powerful, relatable and emotionally gripping novel for fans of Jojo Moyes, Diane Chamberlain, and The Silent Wife.
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‘Totally loved it! The intricate storyline, the beautiful settings and the fascinating yet flawed characters. I could not stop reading… A truly amazing piece of escapism, dramatic and insightful.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Should be on your must-read list for the summer… heartbreaking and gripping! It is also thought-provoking and eye-opening, and you will find yourself having a favorite character as I did. And if you are also like me, you will get swept up in the beautiful writing and outstanding story.’ Cara’s Book Boudoir, 5 stars
‘I'm a huge fan of books that celebrate strong, independent women and this is definitely one of those… There was a brilliant OMG moment midway through the book which had me reeling,.. A warm, funny, enjoyable read.’ Mrs Roadley Reads
‘A superb read… I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster ride… Lots of twists and turns and the storyline certainly got my heart beating faster several times… A fantastic book which if it’s going to teach you anything it’ll be that secrets never stay secret forever! Full of suspense and thrill, this is one highly recommended book!!’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars
‘I was captivated with this story and the fierce bond the women had… You can’t put it down.’ Shelley’s Book Nook
‘An engaging and beautifully told story with four story threads and narrators that are each equally absorbing… The strong storylines involve relationships, betrayal, friendship, mutual support, love and loss, trust and forgiveness…Thought provoking and relatable.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘FABULOUS heart warming story… A must-read… Highly recommend this.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘An emotional, pulling-at-the-heart-strings novel about friendship, love, secrets and the bonds that tie us together… Read it. It will inspire you to accept and love yourself and the women around you!’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Amazing… So beautifully written… I finished this book with a tear in my eye… Please read this book.’ StefLoz Book Blog, 5 stars
Download Her Best Friend Secret A gripping emotional novel about love life and the power of friendship edition by Anna Mansell Literature Fiction eBooks
"Would have been better as a chick flick. Modern-day England. Boring story. The "secret" was never told nor dealt with and wasn't a big part of the story. The whole celebrity bit was stupid. Emily had no personality. Jess didn't seem to have much personality either. Amanda and Lolly were fun. Pete had the best lines, and Mac was a gem! Jackson and Kitt were self-centered jerks. Would love to have been given more detail on Emily's 16th-century farm cottage. That and the little village it was situated in seemed like a lovely place."
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Her Best Friend Secret A gripping emotional novel about love life and the power of friendship edition by Anna Mansell Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews :
Her Best Friend Secret A gripping emotional novel about love life and the power of friendship edition by Anna Mansell Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
- While I loved the stories of each of the four women in this novel, it was hard to accept that it took at least 20 years for each to find their true selves. Each woman held on to secrets, denying their true desires, and spent too many years being what others wanted them to be. Still, it is a beautiful story of friendship and acceptance.
- Would have been better as a chick flick. Modern-day England. Boring story. The "secret" was never told nor dealt with and wasn't a big part of the story. The whole celebrity bit was stupid. Emily had no personality. Jess didn't seem to have much personality either. Amanda and Lolly were fun. Pete had the best lines, and Mac was a gem! Jackson and Kitt were self-centered jerks. Would love to have been given more detail on Emily's 16th-century farm cottage. That and the little village it was situated in seemed like a lovely place.
- It seemed like it took me forever to get through this book and I almost gave up on it a couple of times. It did not seem gripping to me, more like boring.
- I enjoyed this light read as four friends separated for over twenty years find their way back to each other.
It's certainly not the book of the year but well worth the time to read. - Amanda’s life choices too extremely wrong for me and I couldn’t condone women that accepted it. Struggled to get thru to the end.
- More and more often I find myself drawn to books published by Bookouture - not sure what that means, but because of it, I've joined a new Facebook book blogger group that notifies us book bloggers of new releases that are available on NetGalley and book tours that are available to join. Today's book - Her Best Friend's Secret by Anna Mansell was listed as available to read and review, and because I had read (and loved) her book, I Wanted To Tell You.
Twenty years ago, friends, Emily, Jess, Lolly and Amanda were sitting on the beach when they promised to be best friends forever. Then life happened - friends moved, began careers, circumstances changed, time moved on. Lolly and Emily have a chance meeting and they decide to get their group together again even though the women's lives have changed. They have each taken different life directions. When they get together again, they all realize that their bond is still there. Even though some of them have deeply buried secrets that are worrisome, it isn't until readers learn who someone is married to that they see their friends can be tested.Â
Her Best Friend's Secret is a fast read about friendship, betrayal and second chances. The characters were well written and well developed and all over the place both with the decision making and their behavior. Even though I figured out that "one thing" early on, it had no bearing on the fact that I loved the book cover to cover. They are full of flaws, issues and secrets that I totally felt like they could be local friends of mine. I also loved the ending, as each of these women become a stronger version of herself -- and three of the four manage it without a man.
I received a complimentary digital copy of this book from Bookouture through NetGalley in exchange for my review. I would like to thank Bookouture for allowing me the opportunity to participate, read and review this book. My views are my own and are in no way influenced by anyone else! - Emily, Lolly, Amanda and Jess were the best of friends back in the day having shared some memorable and significant moments with each other. When Emily abruptly moved away it put an end to that. The group's dynamic seemed to change overnight and the remaining three began to grow apart as well.
They're all in their forties now and at different points in their lives. Emily went on to enjoy acting success in America, Lolly became a physical therapist and is married with kids, Amanda who works two jobs is divorced and semi-estranged from her daughter, and Jess has forged a successful career in advertising and continues to enjoy her singleton life. Emily running in to Lolly on her return home is the catalyst that brings the four friends together again. Interestingly, all four are apprehensive about meeting up. After all these years, what could they possibly have in common anymore? However, they all come around when they recall the fondness they had for one another and that maybe they could do with some girl time.
This was my favourite aspect of the novel - their reunion! As soon as they were in the same room it was like all that time and distance didn't matter. Getting reacquainted is a bit awkward at first but that bond they built as teenagers is as strong as ever. Behind the smiles they're all dealing with the demands of life and personal situations that feel too big to take on without the support of the girls. As troubling as their own problems are, one of them holds a big secret that could crush the other friend. Which brings me to the most standout part of the story each of these women are strong in their own unique way. When they find the other in trouble, they come to each other's aid without hesitation or judgment. I loved that Mansell allowed Emily, Lolly, Amanda and Jess to embrace themselves as they are. I'd say out of all the characters I was most surprised by how much I liked Amanda. I think in my younger days I would've judged her the hardest, and this is the advantage of being older and wiser, I guess, because I'm learning to abide by the motto of to each her own. Don't get me wrong, I liked all of them but Amanda astonished me because she owns every decision she has ever made about her life and owes no one apologies for how she's finding happiness. I was rather fascinated by her.
I'd previously read Mansell's How to Mend a Broken Heart and admired how she captured her characters' emotions in it. She's done the same thing with Her Best Friend's Secret. It takes a few chapters to set up the pieces but it's thoroughly delightful once it gets underway, even though I knew that Mansell would crush me shortly. And she did. It didn't lessen the blow even when I suspected what was about to come. I was so invested in this story, in these four women, in their friendship. I'm happy to say that Mansell does give each of them their well-deserved and fitting HEA. Female friendships are a tricky thing to write. It's hard to find heroines who feel well-rounded and don't succumb to one stereotype or another. Women are complex and when an author can capture that with sincerity and allow them their strengths and flaws, and celebrate their uniqueness, I'm all for it!
* I received an advance copy via Netgalley for review
