A Summer of Secrets

by Lorna Peel

A contemporary manor house mystery romance crackling with sexual tension, family secrets and ancestral intrigue.

Sophia Nelson returns to her hometown in Yorkshire, England to begin a new job as tour guide at Heaton Abbey House. There, she meets the reclusive Thomas, Baron Heaton, a lonely workaholic.

Despite having a rule never to become involved with her boss, Sophia can’t deny how she finds him incredibly attractive.

When she overhears the secret surrounding his parentage, she is torn. But is it her attraction to him or the fear of opening a Pandora’s box that makes her keep quiet about it?

How long can Sophia stay at Heaton Abbey knowing what she does?

Genres: Romance, Fiction, Mystery Romance, Chick Lit, Mystery, British Literature

365 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2018

About the author

Lorna Peel writes historical fiction and mystery romance novels set in Ireland and the UK. She is best known for The Fitzgeralds of Dublin Series, a gritty family saga set in 19th Century Ireland. Lorna worked as a professional genealogist and tour guide for many years but now writes full time. She is passionate about history and enjoys researching her family tree and disappearing down research rabbit holes.

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Reviews

[Anna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book with interesting story.

[Frances Vivienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

A MOST ENJOYABLE READ.

I thoroughly enjoyed this read. There is plenty going on that holds your attention throughout this wonderful storyline of "A Summer of Secrets ", by Lorna Peel. We learn the shocking truth early in our reading, most characters are unaware of the truth, so the enjoyment is not lost to the readers at all, if anything, it's for the better. All characters are well developed in this very entertaining read.
A highly recommended read. Frances.

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating

I enjoyed the book throughly between the twists and turns and unexpected drama. There is adult content so I would recommend this book only to adults. Characters were well developed and strong. 8/10

[Jade Fernandez · Rating 3 out of 5]

i finished it, and it started off well enough, but i found it difficult to follow at times. the action jumps from moment to moment without indication as someone noted previously, and sometimes the writing made me roll my eyes. that being said, i wanted to keep reading it.

[Catalina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh

Plot was good enough but characters lack development and depth. The action is most of the time rushed from one context to another without any indication.

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the storyline and the characters made me laugh and cry. Quite often at the same time. A great read.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A sweet book. Very enjoyable.

[Yamashitacho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this romance and piece of Modern British culture and society. It piqued my interest in “British Piles” and how they are maintaining them preserving UK’s history and artifacts.

[margaret4]

DNF

[Janice Rogala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thomas Heaton spends his time locked in his office working to keep the estate that has been in his family for 500 years. Sophia Nelson is hired to live on the estate and be a tour guide. On her first day on the job, Sophia overhears a secret that has far reaching effects for the Heatons. Numerous twists and turns finally culminate in the marriage of these two. This is no Downton Abbey and very easy to predict. It was an okay read but didn’t really draw me in.