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Freya North (Author)
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Publication Date: 31 Mar 2011
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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  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Harper (31 Mar 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007326661
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007326662
  • Product Dimensions: 13 x 2.8 x 19.7 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (78 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 30,968 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

‘…another surefire hit for Freya’ Heat

‘ This quirky novel is a lively holiday read’ Star Magazine

‘A fab read’ Closer

About the Author

Freya North’s first novel, Sally, was published to great acclaim while she was still in her twenties. Her subsequent books, Chloe, Polly, Cat, Fen, Pip , Love Rules, Home Truths, Pillow Talk and Secrets have all been bestsellers. In 2008 Freya North won the RNA Book of the Year award with Pillow Talk. She lives in Hertfordshire with her family.

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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, witty read 22 Mar 2011
By Sukie TOP 1000 REVIEWER 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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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars 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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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars more Freya magic... 13 May 2011
By kaz
Format:Paperback
I was really surprised by the luke warm bordering on negative reviews of 'Chances'.
The previous reviewer thinks Ms North should move away from a themed book but I love that she researches different subjects so thoroughly and can spin them into a tale that absorbs the reader on different levels. Yes some of her characters make you want to scream at them at times but isn't that the same of real life?..be so boring if we were all perfect ;)
I was hooked straight away and was unable to put it down until I'd finished -then wished I'd taken more time as I have to wait till her next book !....have already started re-reading 'Pillow Talk' which has been my all time favourite Freya book ....
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4.0 out of 5 stars Chances
I have read other Freya North books and this one didn't disappoint I loved the shop & wanted to go in myself . Read more
Published 5 days ago by Gillian A. Bassett
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read - lots of giggles
This was a great read. Vita is the main character and I thought she was great - lots of things she said and did had me giggling as I read! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Victoria Megginson
3.0 out of 5 stars I have enjoyed books by this author in the past
I usually enjoy books by Freya North but didn't feel this was as good. It was very light and a bit silly.
Published 2 months ago by ANN OYED
4.0 out of 5 stars Another good read by Freya
Characters are engaging from the onset, you can kind of see. as with all of Freya's books like this one, who will end up with who, but that's what I like about her writing, you... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Sarah
5.0 out of 5 stars Take a chance !!
Amazing book , laughed and cried with the characters !!!You will love this book ,Freya North is an amazing writer !!!!
Published 3 months ago by Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars Chicklit
Really couldn't put this book down. I had vita and Oliver paired up from very early on but enjoyed the route they took to be together. 4 stars
Published 3 months ago by Pam gallacher
2.0 out of 5 stars Pleasant but boring in places
I had this on audio from the library and listened on my way to and from work for about a week.
Sadly, the story is predictable, the main character, Vita, is annoying and... Read more
Published 6 months ago by E. Bliss
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it.
This is one of my favorite Freya's books. I couldn't put it down and had it read in no time. If you haven't read it then you should, a long with Freya's other books. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Kerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Gentle
What a lovely book - a gentle easy read with just enough to keep you turning the pages. I admit I enjoyed it far more than I thought, perhaps I should try more of Freya's... Read more
Published 6 months ago by A. Roberton
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable book
I have only just "discovered" this writer, and I enjoyed this book very much and look forward to reading some more of them.
Published 8 months ago by Reader
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