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Rose waits for her family to arrive at their villa in Tuscany when a casual glance at her husband''s phone tips her world upside down. The text reads simply: ''Miss you. Love you. Come back soon.'' Daniel has always been popular with women, she knows that. But until this moment she has had no cause for worry. Has something shifted within their marriage without her realising?As the family gathers for the summer break, Rose''s faith in Daniel is shaken. How well does she really know him? She fears that, after decades of marriage and children, the man who lies beside her at night is lying in other ways too. Then events take a tragic turn.Wise, wry and richly entertaining, THE SECRETS WOMEN KEEP celebrates the passionate, emotional lives women lead as wives, mothers and grandmothers.

Beth is a woman in supreme control of all aspects of her life and family, with a stellar career and her house an oasis of calm. Her closest friend, Megan, is very different; somehow she swims through the chaos of her family with ease, the clutter on the stairs, the cat footprints on the kitchen work space. And while they could not be more different, Beth and Megan have a genuine friendship built on years of laugher, tears and true understanding of each other''s strengths and weaknesses. Because that''s what friends do, isn''t it? But when Beth''s daughter reveals a surprising secret, a wedge is driven between Beth and Megan. What begins as mild recrimination and misunderstanding develops into a full-blown row and then a simmering feud. As the two women square up to do battle in the London suburbs, there''s everything to play for. All''s fair in love and war... With her wisdom, insight and wicked humour, Fanny Blake shines a light on to female friendships, in this delicious tale of two so-called best friends.

Two women, one man: code red for revenge... A brand new book specially written for Quick ReadsMaggie is married with two grown-up children. Her 25-year-old marriage to Phil has lost its sparkle. Carla is widowed. She understands life is short so she lives it to the full. But is her new romance all that it seems?When the two women meet in the beauty salon, they soon find they have more in common than the colour of their nails. The discovery that they are sharing the same man is shocking. How will Phil be taught a lesson or two he won''t forget?

Original stories from Fanny Blake, Elizabeth Buchan, Rowan Coleman, Jenny Colgan, Philippa Gregory, Matt Haig, Veronica Henry, Andy McNab, Richard Madeley and John O''Farrell - with special anniversary recipes from The Hairy Bikers.A young woman with memories of D-Day and a life both dangerous and excitingA father and son with a shared birthday and deeply held secretsA single mum taxi driver, whose envy for the rich couple on their way to the Ritz soon changesThe unlikely marriage, born in the depths of warThe Tudor wife receives the ghostly message, ''Never marry a dangerous man''An agoraphobic widower, unable to visit his wife''s graveThe Elvis impersonator who finds hope for a new romance with Marilyn MonroeThe ex soldiers burdened with the consequences of one bad decisionThe long-held memories of a wartime tragedyThe anniversary supper which changed the world...THE ANNIVERSARY - a collection of the very best short fiction around.

A weekend in Spain. A family celebration. A secret from the past that won''t go away...''A heart-warming tale of family secrets revealed. A compelling and delightful read'' SANTA MONTEFIOREAt their family hilltop villa, Lucy awaits the arrival of her brother and sister for their mother''s annual birthday party. Although this time, their mother won''t be there. Struggling at Malaga airport with her fractious four year old, Jo has already lost her case and is dreading arriving without its precious contents.For Tom, returning to the villa stirs up all sorts of memories - then a beautiful face from his past appears . . .Over one long, hot weekend, past secrets will spill out as three siblings discover more about their family and each other in this gorgeous, warm and witty novel from Fanny Blake - the perfect summer read.Don''t miss Fanny Blake''s new novel, Our Summer Together, available nowYour favourite authors love Fanny Blake''s feelgood books:''A heart-warming tale of family secrets revealed. A compelling and delightful read'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''Fanny has made this little corner of womankind, with all its humour and trials and tribulations, her own'' PENNY VINCENZI''Warm, wise and wonderfully addictive'' HELEN LEDERER

An uplifting story about family, friendship and the happy surprise of finding love later in life.

''A glorious jaunt around Italy with characters I didn''t want to leave'' CLARE MACKINTOSH

''A lovely holiday read about female friendships past and present. Warm and engaging'' Catherine AlliottOne perfect villa, four old friends, and a holiday that will change everything...Amy, Linda, Kate and Jane were best friends at school. Now, years later, they have grown apart. When Amy discovers her husband has been stealing from her successful interiors business, and with a milestone birthday looming, she decides it is the time to reach out to her old friends once again. So, she decides to invite the other three to her beautiful villa in Mallorca for a reunion weekend. As the four friends gather, secrets are unearthed, old scores settled and new friendships forged. Will this holiday bring them together or tear them apart? And will each of them grasp their second chance for happiness...?''A warm and uplifting read. I really enjoyed it'' Rosanna Ley, author of The Lemon Tree Hotel''A skilfully woven story of old friendships, secrets and lies set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Mallorca. The ideal summer read'' Sarah Morgan, author of One Summer in Paris''A fantastic read from one of our favourite authors'' Bella''An insightful look at female friendship with a beautiful sunny backdrop'' Sunday Express''A great summer read, with relatable characters, an engaging plot and a satisfying ending'' WI Life