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Cathy Kelly (Author)
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December 26, 2007

They all hide secrets that won't go away....

From the outside, the welcoming, garden-adorned houses of Summer Street are the picture of Irish charm. But on the inside, unexpected and heartbreaking secrets swirl. At house number thirty-two, hardworking, single-mother Faye Reid conceals the truth about her marriage from her fiery daughter, Amber. But Amber, a budding artist, also hides something from her all-too-trusting mother: a relationship with a rock star hopeful for whom she plans to throw away her future. And at number forty-eight, Maggie Maguire arrives at her childhood home to help her sick mother, a welcomedistraction from the life she left behind and the startling secretshe's hiding -- from herself.

And only become harder to keep...

At thirty-four Summer Street, wise and kind Christie Devlin has the remarkable ability to see into the lives and hearts of others -- and may have the answers when her neighbors' carefully hidden secrets bubble to the surface. But when Christie's own past comes back to haunt her -- posing a threat to her picture-perfect marriage -- this time the answers aren't as clear.


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Kelly's ninth novel, a cross-generational contemporary romance set in Ireland, is packed with high drama and the emotion to match. At 60, Christie Devlin and her peaceful home and garden are the heart of Dublin's picturesque Summer Street. But when a surprising nook of art teacher Christie's past is unearthed, the 30 fulfilling years Christie has spent with her husband, James, and their family threaten to unravel. Her neighbors, meanwhile, have their own crises to attend to: single mom Faye Reid is horrified when her daughter, Amber, drops out of college to travel with her musician boyfriend, prompting Faye to follow her to try to prevent her from making the same mistake Faye made in her youth. Wounded by an awkward adolescence and a cheating boyfriend, 30-year-old Maggie Maguire wishes she could stop letting her past hold her back from self-acceptance as she returns home to care for her ailing mother. If Kelly's sins are too many peripheral characters, an uneasy transition into Amber's teenage voice and meandering passages that could have been edited out, then they are easily forgiven. Kelly's evocation of mother-daughter relationships shines, and her handle on romance storytelling combined with her characters' feel-good, empowering evolutions make this a satisfying novel. (Jan.)
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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.’ CompanyPraise 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 IndependentPraise for Cathy Kelly:‘Warm and delightful.’ New Woman --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 496 pages
  • Publisher: Downtown Press (December 26, 2007)
  • ISBN-10: 1416531599
  • ASIN: B001P5HD54
  • Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #245,041 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Typical Kelly..., September 8, 2008
This review is from: Past Secrets (Paperback)
I have read numerous Cathy Kelly novels, and this does not disappoint in following her typical recipe. That does not make it any less good or worth reading, but it is starting to indicate to me that it may be time for a change. All of her books center around a group of women with different issues (in Past Secrets everyone has some sort of secret) that are somehow either strongly connected at the beginning or will be by the end. This was an entertaining book, with good characters that were all more or less likeable, even if you wanted to kick some of them for their stupidity at times. It was, however, very predictable. I do want to stress that in spite of its predictability, it is still good book, and fun to read. It isn't Kelly's best effort in my opinion, but if you know what you are getting into, you will not be disappointed - it is a solid story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Secrets, April 25, 2008
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I love Cathy Kelly's books and I was so excited to see a new one. The four main characters all had something to hide from the ones they loved and had to overcome them in order to be happy and move on. As the story unfolds you learn of each secret and how it affects the lives of the four women. Although, none of the secrets are anything as horrible as you're led to believe. It's a really cute summer book with interesting characters and a good storyline. I can't wait for more!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Light read, January 16, 2008
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I agree with the other reviewer in that it was a nice, easy read. The characters were well developed and their stories were interesting. I would definitely check out her other novels.
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