By Pauline Wiles
Book Blurb
No-one ever accused Sophie Campbell of being a coward. From caving trips to rooftop pranks, it appeared nothing could hold her back, especially once she landed a dream job promising travel all over the world.
But Sophie’s jet-setting lifestyle is not what it seems and she’s been spending more time in the quiet English village of Saffron Sweeting than she cares to admit. When her beloved Great Aunt Wol dies suddenly, Sophie loses one of the few people who truly know her. As friends, family and an old flame gather for the funeral, questions soon follow. Worse, Sophie finds herself increasingly attracted to the man most likely to expose her secrets. Can she manage to guard her past, yet finally follow her long-held dream?
Type of Book – paperback, e-book
Publisher – Pauline Wiles
Pub Date – Feb 26, 2015
Page Count – 342 pages
Genre – Women’s Fiction / Chick Lit
My Review
The protagonist in Pauline Wiles’ prequel to Saving Saffron Sweeting, Sophie Campbell, has so many secrets to keep, and some to discover; secrets that get in the way of her moving forward after the death of her beloved Great Aunt Wol, and of finding true love. In the small village of Saffron Sweeting are her secrets really safe? Most of all Sophie wants to keep her secrets from her mother, but will her boyfriend Joey, who is close to Sophie’s mother, spill the beans? Is Sophie willing to do what it takes to keep him from telling all?
When Tom enters the story, early in the book, there are vibes that Sophie tries to ignore. Tom discovers a link between him and Sophie, but soon discovers she’s not who she says she is.
The various characters woven expertly into the story, each have a place in the unraveling of Sophie’s story. Whether they are supporting her, as her friend and housemate Bella, or have a reason to expose her, each character adds to the viability of the story. The author beautifully introduces characters who, each in their own way, have an impact on the direction the story is taking the reader, while at the same time creating a real life image of a village that feels as real as any town the reader may have visited.
A five-star book, I was mesmerized by Secrets in the Sky and didn’t want it to end. Secrets in the Sky is a book I highly recommend to all readers of women’s fiction/chick-lit. Now I need to get a copy of Saving Saffron Sweeting!
About the Author
British by birth, Pauline Wiles is now a contented resident of California, although she admits to an occasional yearning for afternoon tea and historic homes. Her work has been published by House of Fifty, Open Exchange and Alfie Dog Fiction. Her first novel, Saving Saffron Sweeting, was a quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award and a number one Kindle bestseller. When not writing, she can be found getting the steps wrong in a Zumba class or calculating how many miles she has to run to justify an extra piece of cake.
Connect with the Author
Website
www.paulinewiles.com
Social Media Links
https://twitter.com/paulinewiles
https://www.facebook.com/scribinglimey
https://www.pinterest.com/paulinewiles/
I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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I loved reading Saving Saffron Sweeting and Secrets in the Sky. (I read Saving Saffron Sweeting twice.) I love the world Pauline Wiles has created in her books – I want to LIVE in Saffron Sweeting. That’s why I’ll read anything and everything she writes. The chance to visit that special place.
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And, Michelle, huge thanks for adding this post to Julie Valerie’s blog hop. What a lovely surprise when I visited her page to see the book cover up there!
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You are so welcome. I have been getting some great comments about you and your books.
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Fantastic review! I loved SAVING SAFFRON SWEETING so much, and Pauline is an excellent writer. I have SECRETS IN THE SKY on my Kindle, and I think I will start it pronto!
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Wonderful. You are going to love it.
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This book sounds very intriguing! I enjoyed reading your review. Hopping over from Julie’s blog hop!
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Thanks for stopping by. I’ll hop right over to your blog now.
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looks like a good read….I will have to check it out too now 🙂
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I really enjoyed it.
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Looks yummy
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Congratulations,Pauline on Saving Saffron Sweeting. That’s a beautiful achievement to be quarter-finalist in the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award and a number one Kindle bestseller. 🙂
Thanks to your review, Michelle, I want to read both books. ❤
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So glad to hear. I will definitely have to find time to read Saving Saffron Sweeting.
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Thanks so much for your time in reading and reviewing. I’m delighted you enjoyed it.
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I will get a review up on Goodreads and major booksellers by tomorrow.
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Sounds like the kind of story I enjoy reading Michelle.
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I am sure you will.
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