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Secrets Between Friends: The Australian bestseller Kindle Edition

by Fiona Palmer (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 382 ratings

Friendship is a million little moments, but can it survive this one? Three friends embark on a luxury cruise to celebrate their ten-year reunion in this heartfelt story of how long-held secrets can catch up with even the best of friends

Life was about living, experiencing and emotions. The good and the bad. You had to laugh to cry. You had to love to hurt. You had to jump to fall or fly.

Best friends Abbie, Jess and Ricki are set to recreate a school trip they took ten years earlier to the historic port town of Albany, the oldest city on the stunning turquoise coastline of Western Australia.

Ricki, a dedicated nurse, harbours a dream she hasn't chased. Is she actually happy or stuck in a rut?

Jess, a school teacher and single mother to little Ollie, had a tough upbringing but found her way through with the help of her closest male friend, Peter. But Peter has bought an engagement ring and is ready to propose to Ricki . . .

Abbie had it all: a career, a loving boyfriend and a future, but a visit to the doctor bears scary news. Her world is tumbling down and she feels adrift at sea.

SECRETS BETWEEN FRIENDS is a poignant novel of romance, family dynamics and friendship. Through her highly relatable, sympathetic characters, beloved Australian storyteller Fiona Palmer writes about issues, experiences and emotions we have all faced while posing the ultimate question: What is really important in this life?

'Palmer is at the top of her game here' - iBOOKS EDITOR

'a heartfelt tale of how long-held secrets can catch up with even the closest of mates' YOURS

'Tender and emotive when necessary, yet not short on fun and witty banter. Fiona's ability to create an emotional connection with the reader was a beautiful thing to experience' GEMSBOOKNOOK

'a beautiful, moving, touching story... do make sure you have the tissues handy' FAMILY SAGA REVIEWS

**CONTAINS BONUS EXTRACT from Fiona's latest novel, The Wrong Sister**

PRAISE FOR FIONA PALMER
'Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners' - SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
'Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better' - Rachael Johns
'makes for compelling reading, and issues and emotions the characters face have the power to make us think about our own friendships, families and romantic lives' BETTER READING
'Her scenes are vivid and genuine, just as her characters are' - BOOK'D OUT
'A good old-fashioned love story' - SUNDAY MAIL
'A heartwarming romance about finding true love and following your dreams' - femail.com.au

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  1. Print length
    386 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Hachette Australia
  4. Publication date
    12 September 2017
  5. File size
    5.0 MB
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Review

Palmer is at the top of her game here - iBOOKS EDITOR

Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners. - Sydney Morning Herald

Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better. - Rachael Johns

Her scenes are vivid and genuine, just as her characters are. - Book'd Out

a good old-fashioned love story - Sunday Mail

A heartwarming romance about finding true love and following your dreams. - femail.com.au

A great addition to your shelf if you love strong characters and beautiful Aussie landscapes. - The Australian Bookshelf

A journey of self-discovery and friendship, Secrets Between Friends is an enjoyable novel you won't want to put down. - The Great Southern Weekender

Review

Palmer is at the top of her game here - iBOOKS EDITOR

Her books are tear-jerkers and page-turners. - Sydney Morning Herald

Fiona Palmer just keeps getting better. - Rachael Johns

Her scenes are vivid and genuine, just as her characters are. - Book'd Out

a good old-fashioned love story - Sunday Mail

A heartwarming romance about finding true love and following your dreams. - femail.com.au

A great addition to your shelf if you love strong characters and beautiful Aussie landscapes. - The Australian Bookshelf

A journey of self-discovery and friendship, Secrets Between Friends is an enjoyable novel you won't want to put down. - The Great Southern Weekender

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06WLNK6CM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hachette Australia (12 September 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5.0 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 386 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 382 ratings

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Customers enjoyed the book's story with believable characters. They found the book easy to read and heartwarming, with an emotional ending that made them cry. Readers also mentioned that the book was interesting and made them laugh and cry.

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7 customers mention ‘Story quality’7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the story with believable characters and intertwined stories. They found the ending emotional and heartwarming, showing paths can change.

"What a great read. As usual Fiona has weaved an amazing story with believable characters and just the right amount of laughter and tears...." Read more

"...Lots of laughs, lots of tears. Heartwarming read. One for a relaxing weekend." Read more

"This is a wonderful story of friends walking along paths they thought were right for them. We all forget how to live the dreams we imagined as kids...." Read more

"...But I loved it and the individual but also entwined stories of friends. Heartbreakingly honest and heart felt pain and then the tears fell." Read more

5 customers mention ‘Readability’5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it interesting and easy to understand, with a great story.

"What a great read. As usual Fiona has weaved an amazing story with believable characters and just the right amount of laughter and tears...." Read more

"Great read to remember how cherished friendships are to us. Lots of laughs, lots of tears. Heartwarming read. One for a relaxing weekend." Read more

"Really enjoyed this book very interesting as lot of it could happen in a real life family wish there could be a continuing book" Read more

"Easy read book with a great story. Could not put it down (except when i fell asleep with it in my hands)." Read more

3 customers mention ‘Laughter rate’3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's laughter rate. They mention it makes them laugh and cry as secrets are revealed.

"...an amazing story with believable characters and just the right amount of laughter and tears...." Read more

"Great read to remember how cherished friendships are to us. Lots of laughs, lots of tears. Heartwarming read. One for a relaxing weekend." Read more

"...you on an emotional journey as secrets are revealed , it will made you laugh and cry. I have not read any of Fiona Palmer's books, but I will now!" Read more

Top reviews from Australia

  • Lindy East
    5.0 out of 5 stars .
    Reviewed in Australia on 21 September 2017
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    What a great read. As usual Fiona has weaved an amazing story with believable characters and just the right amount of laughter and tears. Its an amazing story full of family friends and above all love.
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  • Shannon plooy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on 7 December 2018
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    Great read to remember how cherished friendships are to us.
    Lots of laughs, lots of tears. Heartwarming read. One for a relaxing weekend.
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  • Patricia Jonas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Secrets can divide or join
    Reviewed in Australia on 18 October 2017
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    This is a wonderful story of friends walking along paths they thought were right for them. We all forget how to live the dreams we imagined as kids. We all think as adults it is too hard to make dreams a reality. But this story shows paths can change and futures are changeable. It was a beautiful story I couldn't put down. I do want a sequel, i always want to know what's next.
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  • Pam Meyers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed
    Reviewed in Australia on 31 October 2019
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    Really enjoyed this book very interesting as lot of it could happen in a real life family wish there could be a continuing book
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  • Toni
    5.0 out of 5 stars I am always amazed by the weaving story lines
    Reviewed in Australia on 22 September 2017
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    Well this is a slightly different novel to the ones I normally read. But I loved it and the individual but also entwined stories of friends. Heartbreakingly honest and heart felt pain and then the tears fell.
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  • paddlefoot1397
    4.0 out of 5 stars Where will secrets take us?
    Reviewed in Australia on 14 September 2017
    Fiona Palmer is a new to me author, and I have been on a bit of an Aussie author binge lately. It was also nice to jump into a contemporary romance for a change (not going to lie, a lot of my reading is a LOT more steamy than women's lit!)

    We all have secrets (anyone who says they don't is a liar!), and I was curious to see how these secrets would play out amongst such a close knit group of friend.

    It did take me a little while to get into the story (I put the book aside for a few days after I started it) however once I picked it up again I read it all in one night.

    Our main characters are such different ladies, this might be the reason why I didn't connect with them all. I did connect with Jess and Abbie, but I struggled with Ricki. Not 100% sure why, but it was that way.

    Secrets With Friends will take you on an emotional journey as secrets are revealed and our lovelies deal with the fall out.

    This was my first Fiona Palmer read, and I am sure I will be reading more in the future.
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  • Elaine Watling
    4.0 out of 5 stars and follows the story of best friends Jess
    Reviewed in Australia on 12 September 2017
    This is the first book written by Fiona Palmer in the Rural Romance Genre. It’s Australian based, and follows the story of best friends Jess, Abbie and Ricki as well as Ricki’s boyfriend Peter, who go on a three day cruise down the coast of Western Australia. There are Secrets Between Friends and these secrets come out during the cruise. Will this cause problems with their friendships??? What happens when this all comes to ahead???? I love reading books that are based in Australia and this is a book that I’d recommend.
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  • Chris K
    5.0 out of 5 stars Tissues at the ready!
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 December 2017
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    Secrets With Friends will take you on an emotional journey as secrets are revealed , it will made you laugh and cry. I have not read any of Fiona Palmer's books, but I will now!
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  • Karen A
    5.0 out of 5 stars sad ending but well written
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 January 2018
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    related well to the story of the cruise, sad ending but well written , Loved it.
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  • Karen Belshaw
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on 29 October 2017
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    Love the book, was disappointed with the end. Wanted more didn’t, want it to end.
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  • emac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read again by Fiona
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 September 2017
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    Kept me in suspense right to the end. Great read again by Fiona Palmer
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