Sheila O'Flanagan

The extraordinary new contemporary novel, set in Ireland, Italy and France, from the bestselling author of The Honeymoon Affair and The Missing Wife. 'A poignant, heartwarming read' Patricia Scanlan'A warm, sensitive story' Lucy Diamond'Authentic and likeable characters' Roisin MeaneyWhen three very different women are accidentally thrown together, they discover they have a life-changing experience in common.
And an unexpected friendship begins. Ailie is recently widowed, and struggling. At least she can cut ties with her toxic Italian in-laws. But her teenage daughter wants to spend the summer with them. Should Ailie follow, and confront the family who can't forgive her?Sybil has learned to be happy alone. But her sister, Tansy, thinks Sybil needs to find a man before it's too late. And she has the perfect candidate.
Can Sybil cope with Tansy interfering - again?Twice Rua has faced the worst, and twice she's started over. All that matters now is protecting her daughter. Yet she's kept the full story from her. Is it time to trust Brontë with the truth?An intriguing and sparkling story about women discovering their strength - and loving life. Love for Secrets Between Friends:'A warm, sensitive story about the power of female friendship, finding hope amidst the toughest times and the joy of second chances' LUCY DIAMOND'A heartfelt, well-paced story, full of love and hope and wisdom' NORRIE CLARK'Witty, moving and fully relatable' WOMAN'S OWN