- Hardcover: 512 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollins; First edition (5 Jun 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007156359
- ISBN-13: 978-0007156351
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 504,085 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for Always and Forever:
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‘Bursting with emotion, heartache and dreams… realistic and likeable characters that meet life-changing events head on.’ Ireland on Sunday
‘Totally believable.’ Rosamund Pilcher
‘An absorbing, heart-warming tale.’ Company
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Praise for Always and Forever: 'A tear-pricking writer, capable of making you care about her characters! a warm, moving read.' Daily Mail 'Bursting with emotion, heartache and dreams! realistic and likeable characters that meet life-changing events head on.' Ireland on Sunday 'Totally believable.' Rosamund Pilcher 'An absorbing, heart-warming tale.' Company Praise for Always and Forever: 'A feel-good fable about life turned pear-shaped.' YOU Magazine 'Demonstrates her capacity to write observantly and kindly about women and their relationships, lit by occasional laugh-out-loud funny interludes.' Irish Independent 'An absorbing heart-warming tale which transports you into the sleepy hollows of Carrickwell, Ireland.' Real 'An upbeat and diverting tale skilfully told!Kelly knows what her readers wants and consistently delivers.' Sunday Independent Praise for Cathy Kelly: 'Warm and delightful.' New Woman 'Totally believable.' Rosamund Pilcher 'An absorbing, heart-warming tale.' Company
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When you're in the mood for a feel-good book which always ends with a happy ending then you never need to look any further than Cathy Kelly.
Past Secrets is set in the aptly named Summer Street where beyond the rosy gardens lies many a secret.
Faye has put her life on hold for 17yrs so her daughter Amber could have the best of everything but with only weeks to go until the final school exams Amber is ready to throw it all way for rock-star wannabe Karl. Now the secret which Faye has held close to her heart for 17yrs is the only way Faye can get through to Amber....but it's a secret that may destroy their relationship forever.
Maggie and Grey have been together for 5yrs but both have been keeping secrets. Like dominoes falling one secret leads another and Maggie ends up facing the secret she's kept from everyone for more years than she cares to remember.
Christie has always been known as a wise and caring neighbour and friend but she too has been keeping secrets. Now it looks like that secret is about to come out and Christie has to face the demons that have haunted her for 25yrs.
I could happily have kept on reading Past Secrets and was disappointed to have to read the last page.....that's an indication of how this book grabs you. The stories start out independent of each other but tie in nicely and flick from one to the other with consummate ease. In true Cathy Kelly form it reels you in and keeps you turning pages until there are no more...and you always end with a smile on your face. Thoroughly enjoyable.
Past Secrets is set in the aptly named Summer Street where beyond the rosy gardens lies many a secret.
Faye has put her life on hold for 17yrs so her daughter Amber could have the best of everything but with only weeks to go until the final school exams Amber is ready to throw it all way for rock-star wannabe Karl. Now the secret which Faye has held close to her heart for 17yrs is the only way Faye can get through to Amber....but it's a secret that may destroy their relationship forever.
Maggie and Grey have been together for 5yrs but both have been keeping secrets. Like dominoes falling one secret leads another and Maggie ends up facing the secret she's kept from everyone for more years than she cares to remember.
Christie has always been known as a wise and caring neighbour and friend but she too has been keeping secrets. Now it looks like that secret is about to come out and Christie has to face the demons that have haunted her for 25yrs.
I could happily have kept on reading Past Secrets and was disappointed to have to read the last page.....that's an indication of how this book grabs you. The stories start out independent of each other but tie in nicely and flick from one to the other with consummate ease. In true Cathy Kelly form it reels you in and keeps you turning pages until there are no more...and you always end with a smile on your face. Thoroughly enjoyable.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I love all of Cahty Kelly's books and this was no exception. It's a great story about the residents of Summer Street and she has a great knack of gently drawing you into the character's lives and getting to know them. A really lovely read that kept me up late into the night reading it and I can't wait ofr her next book.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well written, easy to read. While reading it, you leave your life behind and you move to ireland following your new friends' lives.
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Psychologicaly true
Good story. Characters r easy to believe. I loved Maggy. Don't know why previous reviewer hates that kind of heroins. Lovely read.
Published 12 months ago by Natallia
Past Secrets
Cathy Kelly - always a good read and even better when listening to someone else narrating!
Published 19 months ago by nanaP
Goes on and on...unbelievable characters
I enjoyed Cathy Kelly's earlier books but what a load of endless drivel this one was. Glad I only spent 50p at a Boot Sale buying it. Pity when a good writer slips like this.
Published on 30 May 2010 by N. Lavender SugarBeans
The Ultimate Feel Good Novel
The characters in this story were all so likable, it made the story that bit better to read.
Each of the main characters has been keeping secrets that could change their... Read more
Each of the main characters has been keeping secrets that could change their... Read more
Published on 17 May 2010 by L Murphy
Past Secrets
I always enjoy Cathy Kelly books and this book was no exception. You really feel as if you know the characters well.
Published on 23 July 2009 by Mrs. Elizabeth Bowen
Total rubbish from start to end
My advice to you is don't! If you are like me, I really like to try to get to the end, and unfortunately, this was just good enough to keep me going, thinking something better must... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2008 by Lisa Banks
Past Secrets
This book was a bit okay at the beginning but now i love it i can't put it down it's really got going.
Published on 9 May 2008 by Ms. D. L. Parkinson
Boring!
I love a good read but this was nothing like I was hoping for. All of the secrets that the book hinted at turned out to be so dull and uninteresting and the pace was very slow. Read more
Published on 27 Sep 2007 by MrsC
a great book!
I really loved this book, Cathy Kelly has a wonderful style of writing. I especially loved Maggie, she was my favourite!
Published on 25 Aug 2007 by kitty123
BORING BORING BORING!
This was the first and I must say the last, Cathy Kelly book I have bought. I think the descripton on the back page is totally misleading. Read more
Published on 27 July 2007 by A. Johnson
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