Book Review & A Giveaway! 
The Art Of Keeping Secrets - Rachael Johns 

The Art Of Keeping Secrets, by bestselling Australian author Rachael Johns, is an engaging story about friendships.
And, as the title suggests, it's also about secrets that are kept, and the repercussions that occur when secrets are finally disclosed..

The story focuses on three best friends, Felicity (or Flick, as she is affectionately known), Emma, and Neve.
The ladies met when their sons began high school together, and have always been there for one another to offer advice and support. They have a very strong bond, and share everything with each other...or do they?

Flick is a down-to-earth taxidermist, and is busily helping her daughter with her upcoming wedding preparations. But she has a shocking secret relating to her own marriage, and she grapples with the prospect of holding on to it forever. 

Emma is a travel agent, divorced, and struggling financially. Pressures of single-parent life make her constantly run down and moody. She has a crush on someone close to her, but is afraid to reveal who it is.

And make-up artist Neve is a sole parent to her lovely teenage son, and she has a secret that, if disclosed,  may effect the relationship she has with him..

Each woman knows that once they come clean, their lives will never be the same. 
It is whilst on a trip to New York together that the strength of their friendship is really put to the test.

The story is told in alternating chapters from each of the women's perspectives. As each chapter is told, and the story progresses, we learn more about each of the women and their families.
I really liked all three female characters, and could relate to each of them in certain ways. They are by no means perfect, and that is what makes them so sincere.
Rachael has done a fantastic job of portraying the significance of having friendships, and those people that are willing to support you no matter what.
This story had me smiling a lot, and at times, it had me close to tears. It's a very emotional, moving book.
I would've liked the ending to be a little longer as I still had a few unanswered questions - I enjoyed it so much that I didn't want it to end!
If you haven't read anything written by Rachael yet, then you should definitely start with this one!




 And, to coincide with the release of The Art Of Keeping Secrets, thanks to the very lovely Rachael Johns herself, I have a copy of The Art Of Keeping Secrets to giveaway to one of my readers!


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1. This giveaway is open to residents of Australia only. Total prize pool $32.95 plus P&H.
2. Giveaway closes on 2nd October, 6 pm; winner will be contacted via email within 48 hours. Failure to receive a response from the winner will mean the prize is forfeited and a new winner  will be chosen.
3. Winner will be selected on a basis of skill, not chance - the most creative and/or interesting answer deemed by the judge/s wins
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Disclosure: I was fortunate enough to be given an uncorrected proof copy of this book thanks to http://beautyandlace.net/
The giveaway copy is to be supplied from Rachael Johns. I was not paid for this review. All opinions are my own, and not influenced in any way.