The Secret of Everything by Barbara O'neal (77 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the author of The Art of Inheriting Secrets comes an emotional new tale of two sisters, an ocean of lies, and a search for the truth.Her sister has been dead for fifteen years when she sees her on the TV news.Josie Bianci was killed years ago on a train during a terrorist attack. Gone forever. It's what her sister, Kit, an ER doctor in Santa Cruz, has always believed. Yet all it takes is a few heart-wrenching seconds to upend Kit's world. Live coverage of a club fire in Auckland has captured the image of a woman stumbling through the smoke and debris. Her resemblance to Josie is unbelievable. And unmistakable. With it comes a flood of emotions grief, loss, and anger that Kit finally has a chance to put to rest: by finding the sister who's been living a lie.After arriving in New Zealand, Kit begins her journey with the memories of the past: of days spent on the beach with Josie. Of a lost teenage boy who'd become part of their family. And of a trauma that has haunted Kit and Josie their entire lives.Now, if two sisters are to reunite, it can only be by unearthing long-buried secrets and facing a devastating truth that has kept them apart far too long. To regain their relationship, they may have to lose everything. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "A provocative novel that raises fascinating questions about marriage and how to find our way back when love falters. Thoroughly original, highly engaging, and wonderfully tender."--Laura Fitzgerald, author of Veil of Roses"The Transformation of Things is an elegant and involving page-turner.Part mystery, part love story, part coming of age, it is a wonderful book. "--Barbara O'Neal, author of The Secret of Everything Author of The September Sisters, Jillian Cantor has crafted a truly fantastic novel about a complicated life made even more complicated by betrayal, secrets, marital upheaval, and an unwanted gift of extrasensory perception. Enthralling and original women's fiction from an exciting new voice, The Transformation of Things tells the story of a woman who, in glimpsing the intimate lives of her loved ones, is able to illuminate the half-truths in her own. What if the reality you thought you knew was nothing but a fantasy? Jennifer Levenworth has a great big pounding headache. It could be because her husband, a judge, is indicted on bribery charges, leaving her unsure about everything in her marriage. Or it could be caused by the media, who are relentlessly covering the story. Or because the friends Jennifer thought she knew and trusted have turned their backs on her in her greatest hour of need. And then the dreams begin. . . . And while Jennifer sleeps, she swears she can see—and hear—her friends' and family's most private moments. Soon Jennifer realizes she is actually learning the truth about their lives, which is also leading her to question everything she thought she knew about herself. But when the dreams start to reveal a startling reality, can Jennifer find the strength to ultimately transform her life? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. She looked down at the sweet little girl - and knew she wouldn't listen to what anyone else said. She had to do what was right. Even if it meant going against everything she was taught to believe and keeping a secret from the person closest to her. England, 1766: Abigail is happily married to James, a tobacco trader turned sea captain, and is looking forward to starting a family and settling down in Whitehaven, deep in the Lake District. But after a series of devastating losses, she finds herself in turmoil, with her future suddenly seeming unknown. When James announces that he will captain a ship to Africa and then the Americas for a year, it sparks a series of surprising and heartbreaking events - involving some of the darkest evils in humanity's history, and a tiny, terrified slave girl who's brought back to England. This helpless child forces Abigail to reconsider everything she thought she knew--and will change her life forever. Now: When a shipwreck is discovered off the coast of Cumbria, local expert Rachel is brought in to investigate. Her first thought is that this will be a perfect distraction from her troubled marriage and the memories of her past that she is desperate not to think about. But then it becomes clear the wreck is a slaving ship from the 1700s - one that was recorded as sinking in the Caribbean - and Rachel begins to wonder if there's more to this terrible mystery than meets the eye. Faced with uncertainty about both the past and present, can Rachel learn from Abigail's extraordinary story and take the first step towards a brighter future of her own? The Widow's Secret is a completely heart-wrenching and powerful story of courage, redemption, and compassion. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara O'Neal and Fiona Valpy will be absolutely captivated by this unforgettable read. This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone. Previously published as The Widow's Secret by Katharine Swartz. Readers love Kate Hewitt: "WOW!!!! Clear your schedules and grab the tissues as you will need them!!! It had me in tears by the end and I do not cry easily!!! An absolutely unputdownable, addictive and compelling devastatingly beautiful heartbreaking book!!! I LOVED it!" Bookworm86 "This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. BEAUTIFULLY DONE." NetGalley reviewer "Not only broke my heart but shattered it. When the tears [came] though, they didn't stop. It is such an emotionally charged novel. An absolute tear-jerker of a read for which I highly recommend having a box of tissues on standby." Goodreads reviewer "An emotionally charged story right from the first chapter. I knew once I started I would not be able to put this book down. I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open. Gripping and captivating!" Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. She stands on the doorstep and I catch my breath. Everything about her reminds me of my beloved mom, whose funeral was just a week ago. And when she says her name is Audrey - the name of my baby sister - my world falls apart.Because Audrey died in a car crash when I was a toddler. At least, that's what my mother told me. Afterwards, my father couldn't cope with the grief, and he left us. She brought me up on her own and was always fiercely protective. She never let me out of her sight.Now, as Audrey and I sip wine on my deck by the lakeside and begin to piece together the puzzle of our family history, it turns out the past didn't happen the way I was told.It turns out my mother lied. And, as the secrets she kept from me finally come to light, everything I thought I knew about motherhood and family crumbles to dust. What if I'm not who I thought I was? And will I ever be able to forgive my mom for what she did? An utterly captivating and heart-wrenching novel about the resilience of the human heart and the depth of a mother's love. Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Pamela Kelley and Barbara O'Neal will be gripped by this emotionally charged and gripping story of family secrecy, sisterhood and the healing power of forgiveness.What readers say about The Summerville Sisters: "Wow! I couldn't put this down once I started! Fast-paced, lots of family drama, sadness, love, all the emotions." Reader review, "A rollercoaster ride of emotions. It has twists and turns, emotion, and drama. I enjoyed it so much, I read it in a day." Reader review, "Oh my, where do I begin to express the power this story had over my heart! It kept me intrigued every step of the way, wondering how this family mystery was going to end." Reader review, "Awesome. real and heartwarming. full of drama, mystery, and long summer days." Reader review, "Such a gripping story. Thank you to the author for tying me up in emotional knots with this one." Reader review, "Wow, what a story. You have to read it. Loved it." Reader review, "Wonderful, heart-warming and emotional." Reader review, "Incredible!" Reader review, "Oh my goodness, what a beautiful story. I loved this one straight away and couldn't put it down." Reader review, "Simply heart-breaking. A story about families, love, grief and what brings and keeps them together." Reader review, "An amazing story of how family can be more than we think." Reader review, "So many emotions I could relate to. I was hooked and could not put it down until I finished it." Reader review, "A heart-warming and emotional tale. touching and uplifting." Reader review, "A beautiful story of acceptance, love and forgiveness." Reader review, Over one eventful summer in the tranquil lakeside town of Summerville, two women uncover a shocking family secret and together begin an extraordinar Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. From the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids comes an emotional novel about two women facing the betrayals, heartbreaks, and refuge of true friendship. Phoebe and Suze used to be closer than sisters. Growing up in a quiet and wildly beautiful coastal town in Oregon, they shared everything. Until the secrets they couldn't share threatened their bond and complicated their lives. Now, decades later, Suze, a famous actress desperate for safe haven following a brutal attack, is back in town. Phoebe, a successful illustrator and fabric designer, has discovered keeping a secret means she can't let anyone get close, aside from her beloved granddaughter, Jasmine. As Jasmine's move to London looms, Phoebe doesn't know how to face the return of her old friend and all that's still unsaid between them. Can the two women who've never confronted their past do it now when the choice is between healing and survival? Heartfelt and layered, The Starfish Sisters is a moving story about the complicated nature of female friendship, the joys and heartbreaks of life, and the resiliency and power that women possess. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. From the USA Today bestselling author of When We Believed in Mermaids comes an emotional novel about two women facing the betrayals, heartbreaks, and refuge of true friendship. Phoebe and Suze used to be closer than sisters. Growing up in a quiet and wildly beautiful coastal town in Oregon, they shared everything. Until the secrets they couldn't share threatened their bond and complicated their lives. Now, decades later, Suze, a famous actress desperate for safe haven following a brutal attack, is back in town. Phoebe, a successful illustrator and fabric designer, has discovered keeping a secret means she can't let anyone get close, aside from her beloved granddaughter, Jasmine. As Jasmine's move to London looms, Phoebe doesn't know how to face the return of her old friend and all that's still unsaid between them. Can the two women who've never confronted their past do it now when the choice is between healing and survival? Heartfelt and layered, The Starfish Sisters is a moving story about the complicated nature of female friendship, the joys and heartbreaks of life, and the resiliency and power that women possess. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Turning off the winding coastal road and seeing the old farmhouse surrounded by cranberry vines ahead, Lily's breath catches in her throat. It's just how she remembers it. But pushing open the wooden front door for the first time in decades, it's clear everything has changed. When her estranged aunt Dahlia dies, single mother Lily Lindgren is surprised to inherit the family home and cranberry farm. Returning to Dune Island for the first time since Dahlia admitted to a terrible betrayal that shattered Lily's trust in her family, she's ready to sell up and finally create a stable future for her little boy. But her high-school crush and farm manager Jake Benson is determined to stop Lily's plan. After helping Dahlia turn part of the house into a local produce store, Jake shared her dream of making the cranberry farm a community hub for the island. His stories about Dahlia, and how much she had missed Lily all these years, make Lily question if she was wrong to never forgive her aunt. And when Jake joins her long walks over the sand dunes, there's an undeniable spark. could a move to Dune Island be the key to her and her son's happiness But then, clearing out Dahlia's bedroom, Lily finds an old picture of Dahlia that stops her in her tracks. Just when she was making peace with Dahlia's memory and learning to trust again, Lily's heart is shattered to find she was keeping another secret. Can Lily trust Jake to tell her the painful truth-or will she run from Dune Island again for good An utterly beautiful beach read about family secrets, finding yourself, and learning the true meaning of home. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Barbara O'Neal and Mary Alice Monroe. Read what everyone's saying about Kristin Harper: 'I absolutely adored this. Really pulled on my heartstrings and made me shed a few tears. The perfect escape. Utterly gorgeous.' Once Upon A Time Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW! Double up that WOW! This book was AMAZING! perfect. I fell in love with the main character. Run, don't walk to pick up this book. An unforgettable story.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 292 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - She clutched the piece of paper close to her chest, tears welling in her eyes, hardly believing what she had read. Silently thanking Sarah for all she sacrificed, she took the death certificate and slipped it under a loose floorboard - no one must ever find out what she'd done.England, 1868: Orphaned and penniless, 18-year-old Sarah is left the sole guardian of her beloved little sister Lucy - who she's vowed to protect at all costs. With nowhere left to turn, she is forced to accept mysterious widower James Mills' proposal of marriage.She believes being his bride can't possibly be as bad as the threat of the workhouse. But nothing prepares her for the darkness of her marriage, the shocking secrets of her new family and for the lengths she will have to go to keep her sister safe.Now: Living in the beautiful village of Goswell, Ellen believes her family life to be idyllic. until her estranged seventeen-year-old stepdaughter Annabelle moves in and shatters the peace. Ellen fears they will never bond, until she finds a death certificate - for a woman named Sarah, from over a century earlier - hidden under the floorboards of their house, and Annabelle starts to help her unravel the mystery.Yet as Ellen and Annabelle dig deeper into Sarah's life and death, shocking truths, both past and present, come to light which change everything Ellen thought she knew about Sarah's family--and the new addition to her own.The Bride's Sister is a powerful and moving story about what it means to be a family, second chances, and the lengths we go to for those we love. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Barbara O'Neal and Fiona Valpy will absolutely love this gripping and emotional read.This novel can be enjoyed as a standalone.Previously published as The Second Bride by Katharine Swartz.Readers love Kate Hewitt:'WOW!!!! Clear your schedules and grab the tissues as you will need them!!! It had me in tears by the end and I do not cry easily!!! An absolutely unputdownable, addictive and compelling devastatingly beautiful heartbreaking book!!! I LOVED it!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿'This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. BEAUTIFULLY DONE.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Not only broke my heart but shattered it. When the tears [came] though, they didn't stop. It is such an emotionally charged novel. An absolute tear-jerker of a read for which I highly recommend having a box of tissues on standby.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'An emotionally charged story right from the first chapter. I knew once I started I would not be able to put this book down. I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open. Gripping and captivating!' Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ 328 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - From the attic of Driftwood House there are stunning views of the deep green sea and sapphire sky. But Rosie can't tear her eyes away from the faded photograph in her hands, and the words written on the back that will change everything.Back in the tiny seaside village of Heaven's Cove after the death of her mother, all Rosie Merchant wants is to hide her tears, rent out her childhood home, and get back to her 'real' life, away from the gossiping villagers and wild Devon weather she escaped from years ago.She's surprised to find a smiling man in hiking boots - local farmer Liam - waiting on the stone doorstep. His kind offer to help clear crumbling, isolated Driftwood House is hard to refuse, and despite Rosie's determination not to let anyone get close, soon they're walking and laughing together along the clifftops. As clouds scud across the endless sky and green waves crash against the shore, Rosie is reminded that nowhere is more beautiful than home.Then, up in the attic of Driftwood House, Rosie stumbles across a photo which exposes the heart-stopping truth about how her mother came to live at Driftwood House years ago. and Liam only seems concerned about the implications for his own nearby farm. Did he know this painful secret all along, and should she run from Heaven's Cove for good Or will facing up to her devastating family history mean Rosie can finally put down roots in this beautiful place Get whisked away to the rugged, sweeping Devon coastline in this gripping story about old secrets, learning how to trust, and finding where home is. Fans of Debbie Macomber, Barbara O'Neal and Mary Alice Monroe will adore this gorgeous and uplifting read.Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles:'This book is AMAZING! Omgggggggggg!!!! I genuinely could not, and did not want to put it down at all. I would advise that you switch your phone to silent, grab a ginormous slice of cake and ignore EVERYONE around you while you binge read.' The Writing Garnet ¿¿¿¿¿'Love love love this book so much! It's absolutely incredible. anyone who is a fan of a lovely heart-warming book, should definitely read this!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 330 pp. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The long, tarnished chain and heart-shaped pendant is heavy in Paige's hand. Carefully prying it open she can just make out the tiny engraving inside. What she reads will change everything she ever believed about her great-aunt Violet, and their family history.When newly single and heartbroken Paige inherits an isolated cottage facing out to the wild sea on Dune Island from her great-aunt Violet, she is shocked. Paige never even met Violet, and she's heard family stories about how a terrible incident involving the wealthy neighboring Hathaway family during World War Two led Violet to withdraw from everyone. But why would Violet leave everything to her Determined to clear out the cottage and sell it as quickly as possible, when Paige bumps into Seth Hathaway as he walks back from the beach, at first she's guarded. But Seth's easy smile makes her think that maybe the Hathaways can be trusted after all.Then Paige finds an old envelope containing her aunt's only piece of jewelry. The romantic message inscribed inside brings tears to her eyes, and Seth shows her how the initials match those carved with a heart into an ancient beech tree on her aunt's property. Did Violet live her whole life yearning for the person who gave her the locket As Paige and Seth grow closer, she starts to wonder if she could find happiness right here on Dune Island. And if Paige discovers the identity of Violet's lost love, can she finally clear her aunt's name-or in this tight-knit island community, should some secrets be left in the past forever Fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Carolyn Brown and Barbara O'Neal will adore this absolutely stunning and addictive read about the sacrifices people make to be with the ones they love, and how bringing family secrets into the light can change everything.Read what everyone's saying about Kristin Harper:'WOW! Double up that WOW! This book was AMAZING! perfect. I fell in love with the main character. Run, don't walk to pick up this book. An unforgettable story.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A classic novel from an exceptional storyteller, A Woman Betrayed, first published in 1991, is a stunning tale of troubling secrets that can hide beneath the placid surface of a seemingly good marriage--and the courage that's needed to move on.Laura Frye has been happily married to her husband, Jeff, for twenty years. She has everything she ever wanted: strong, enduring, romantic love; two wonderful kids; even her own successful catering business. But her picture-perfect world shatters into a thousand pieces when Jeff mysteriously disappears.Laura is certain the man she married would never leave his family voluntarily. But as the days go by, she learns there was much more to her husband than she had ever suspected. As Jeff's many secrets come to light, Laura is left to wonder how well she really knew him--or if she knew him at all. In the wake of emotional disaster--with all she cherished in ruins around her--she will have to reach deep inside herself for the strength and will to hold her family together and somehow reclaim her life.