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Freya North
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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (31 Mar 2011)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0007326661
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007326662
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (62 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 31,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Praise for Secrets:

‘Secrets will make you smile, sigh and cheer as this story proves love can be found in the most unexpected places’ Sunday Express

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Vita’s gift shop would do better if she ran it as a business, not as somewhere to daydream. But she's not one to tell herself off--she leaves that to Tim, her ex, who still co-owns the shop. He cheated on Vita and broke her heart. Could she ever give him another chance?

Oliver, an experienced and successful tree surgeon, runs his home as calmly as his business. However, his heart is still with the mother of his child, even though it’s been three years now. He won’t take a chance on love again.

Then a pear tree brings Oliver to Vita, and as spring turns into summer they are given choices and chances. Will they grab them or walk away?

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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Lovely, witty read 22 Mar 2011
By Sukie VINE™ VOICE
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This is the first book I've read by Freya North in years - it certainly won't be the last. I found this a pleasure to read - sparkling, witty prose with likeable characters and a good plot.

The story is about Vita, trying to make a go of it alone in Pear Tree Cottage after a messy break-up with Tim. Unfortunately she and Tim own a business together - a gift shop - so it's impossible to sever the ties completely. Elsewhere in the town, Oliver, a tree surgeon is still coming to terms with the death of his wife three years ago, and is raising his teenage son alone.

When Vita's pear tree starts causing problems - namely parakeets and wasps - it brings her and Oliver together. A second chance of love might be possible for both of them but will it be a case of once bitten, twice shy?

Freya North has a light touch but knows exactly what she's doing with her characters, and I enjoyed reading this very much. My only criticism is that the tension seemed to drain away halfway through as the outcome was already pretty clear by this point. I also found it irritating the way she switched from past to present tense intermittently, sometimes within the same paragraph. Overall though, this novel is warm and fun, with some great characters and I'd recommend it as an easy summer read.
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Easy Going Quick Read 14 April 2011
By S. Lumley VINE™ VOICE
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Devoured this in a couple of days distracting myself from the mayhem of my builders! Enjoyed previous books by Freya North and this was reasonably good. Vita is the main character who at times made me want to throw the book out the window. Most of the time she appears to be living in cloud cuckoo land - reading slushy novels rather than running her business - no wonder the dastardly Tim cheated on her. However, the author leads you to sympathise with Vitas new and unwanted single status. So she moves rather unenthusiastically in to a house and becomes quite crazy and stressed over some wasps. Hmm! But thanks to the wasps she meets the rather lovely Oliver ... So all in all a fun, undemanding, maybe a tad too predictable, but charming summer read.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By mandynolan VINE™ VOICE
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This is a good book by Freya North.

It tells the story of Vita.....heartbroken and trying to live on her own for the first time in years.

She has left her boyfriend, due to his infidelity, but must still share a business with him.

The story is about how she takes a chance on love and what happens.....she meets Oliver and he is broken hearted too.....will their chance meeting lead to love and contentment?

A lovely easy read, for a holiday or just to relax and enjoy.....
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Good, easy read
I was on the hunt for a book that wasn't completely cheesy but had the right amount of romance and comedy. Read more
Published 5 days ago by GK1990
Freya North" Chances ", used book
This book was in poor condition. Damp marks on first page, and then at least 25 page corners were turned down . Read more
Published 26 days ago by Mrs. Pamela Daniells
Lovely, light hearted chick-lit
'Chances' is Freya North's 11th novel - and what a lovely one it is! Despite sadness in the two love interests' lives, it is a really upbeat book and the romance is charming (as... Read more
Published 1 month ago by i wrote this
A must-read book
I've LOVED reading this. Freya North writes with such warmth, truth and tenderness and although I have loved all her books, I have to say that this is my favourite to date! Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lisa-Scarlet
Not bad for my first Freya North book...
I had never read a Freya North book so had no idea what sort of writing style she has or whether I would even like her book. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Best Books To Read
pleasant read but not the best
I was torn between giving this 2 stars and 3. It is a light fluffy chick lit book and therefore is a pleasant read. Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. J. Mackenzie
A good read
Thoroughly enjoyed this easy book. This book is about a girl who's boyfriend cheats on her and how she get through this and goes onto better things. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Paula Woods
Oh Joy!
Started reading Freya North's books when my daughter chose me one as she has the same name! And I am sooo glad she did! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Munof2
Easy autumnal read
It's rather slow to start with, however once the foundations have been laid, Chances turns out to offer exactly what you'd expect from Freya North. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. G. Battle
So glad to rediscover Freya North
I first gave Freya North a try a few years ago when her books had simple girl's name titles like Sally and Pip. I didn't care for her writing then and haven't tried since. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Gaily H
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