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The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures #2
Secret Loves
**PART TWO in the brand new series from Holly Hepburn, perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley and Katie Fforde** When Hope loses her husband, she fears her happiest days are behind her. With her connection to London broken, she decides to move home to York to be near her family and try to piece her life back together. Taking a job at the antique shop she has always loved, she finds herself crossing paths with two very different men. Will, who has recently become the guardian to his niece after the tragic death of his parents. And Ciaran, who she enlists to help solve the mystery of an Egyptian antique. Two men representing two different happy endings. But can she trust herself to choose the right man? And will that give her the life she really needs? The brand new series from Holly Hepburn, author of Coming Home to Brightwater Bay. Parts one to four in the new series are available to pre-order now.
107 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2021
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About the author
Holly Hepburn
99 books414 followersI’ve wanted to write books for adults for as long as I can remember but I was too scared to try. One day I decided to be brave and dipped a toe into the bubble bath of romantic comedy with my first novella, Cupidity, and I’ve never looked back. I often try to be funny to be funny, except for when faced with traffic wardens and border control staff. My favourite thing is making people smile.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
I’ve tried many jobs over the years, from barmaid to market researcher and I even had a brief flirtation with modelling. These days I am mostly found writing.
I live near London with my grey tabby cat, Portia. We both have an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.
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August 12, 2022
i knew it
January 23, 2022
It keeps getting better. Going into more depths of the main characters Hope, Will and Carian. This time not only set in York but Whitby too. Two of Yorkshires beauties.
September 6, 2021
Well part two of the latest Holly Hepburn series did not disappoint. Now we've met all the characters and explored the setting we can really get into the meat of the story and we really get into the meat in this installment. There are revelations and excitement left right and centre. There's still time to catch up with part 1 and jump into the drama of part 2!
It was great to catch up with Hope again. I am so enjoying getting to know her and watching her build a fascinating life in York close to her family. She is such a romantic though and I really hope that won't turn around to bite her in the future. It was also great getting to revisit Will and Brodie and also Ciaran in this part of the story. I do have some questions surrounding both of the male supporting characters in this book and some of these were answered in this part but some of them, frustratingly, remain a mystery.
Of course I love the setting of this series and we get to go a little further afield in this episode, travelling to Whitby and exploring more of York. I can't wait to see where we go and what we get to see in parts 3 and 4. I'm just about to pick up part 3 and I can't wait to find out what happens!
It was great to catch up with Hope again. I am so enjoying getting to know her and watching her build a fascinating life in York close to her family. She is such a romantic though and I really hope that won't turn around to bite her in the future. It was also great getting to revisit Will and Brodie and also Ciaran in this part of the story. I do have some questions surrounding both of the male supporting characters in this book and some of these were answered in this part but some of them, frustratingly, remain a mystery.
Of course I love the setting of this series and we get to go a little further afield in this episode, travelling to Whitby and exploring more of York. I can't wait to see where we go and what we get to see in parts 3 and 4. I'm just about to pick up part 3 and I can't wait to find out what happens!
December 11, 2023
1 ster minder dan het vorige deel omdat Hope overduidelijk de verkeerde man kiest
May 29, 2022
I’m really enjoying this set of books. Find out more about the mysterious owner of the ring, letter and box.
More tribulations around relationships but liking the story.
More tribulations around relationships but liking the story.
March 30, 2022
Loved it
December 26, 2021
This is the part 2 of the Little Shop series. Although I haven't read the first book of the series, it didn't really matter as the story was very cheesy and interesting to me.
Hope after her husband's death returns to York and work at a shop called Little Shop of Hidden Treasures, a shop filled with ancient artifacts and treasures. In one such artifact, she comes across an Egyptian treasure that once belonged to a woman named Eleanor. And while working at the shop she meets two men--Will who is looking after his silent niece Brody after his parents' death and Ciaran, a university professor she gets acquainted when working to find the secret of the Egyptian treasure.
This is such a cute, story and I actually enjoyed reading it. I do like the bit of a love triangle between Will, Hope and Ciaran even though in the end, I was rooting that Will and Hope will get together which they did in the end. The part about the Egyptian treasure and the story and history behind that treasure intrigued me and piqued my interest. Overall, this is was actually a cute, funny romance novel that will make you laugh and cry at the same time! Worth 4.5 stars! Looking forward to read more books from this series.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.
Hope after her husband's death returns to York and work at a shop called Little Shop of Hidden Treasures, a shop filled with ancient artifacts and treasures. In one such artifact, she comes across an Egyptian treasure that once belonged to a woman named Eleanor. And while working at the shop she meets two men--Will who is looking after his silent niece Brody after his parents' death and Ciaran, a university professor she gets acquainted when working to find the secret of the Egyptian treasure.
This is such a cute, story and I actually enjoyed reading it. I do like the bit of a love triangle between Will, Hope and Ciaran even though in the end, I was rooting that Will and Hope will get together which they did in the end. The part about the Egyptian treasure and the story and history behind that treasure intrigued me and piqued my interest. Overall, this is was actually a cute, funny romance novel that will make you laugh and cry at the same time! Worth 4.5 stars! Looking forward to read more books from this series.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.
May 1, 2023
Book 2 of a 4 part book series. Note to readers, you can either read this as a 4 part book series like I’m doing or there is a full length novel which includes all of the 4 parts should you prefer to read it in that format.
I’m really enjoying this little story, the main character of Hope is lovely and she seems to be settling into York really well, making new friends and finding her feet with her new job in the Antique store, not to mention interest from two guys, one of whom she starts dating, but going by the little cliff hanger at the end of part 2, think it’s about to end and not going to become a serious relationship.
The historical mystery of the letter and the emerald ring is turning out to be really interesting despite it having a sad ending, well is certainly appears that way at the moment. Just have to see if anything further comes to light with that mystery in part 3.
Speaking of part 3, I’m heading straight into it, can’t wait to see how Hope’s story evolves/develops from this point forward.
I’m really enjoying this little story, the main character of Hope is lovely and she seems to be settling into York really well, making new friends and finding her feet with her new job in the Antique store, not to mention interest from two guys, one of whom she starts dating, but going by the little cliff hanger at the end of part 2, think it’s about to end and not going to become a serious relationship.
The historical mystery of the letter and the emerald ring is turning out to be really interesting despite it having a sad ending, well is certainly appears that way at the moment. Just have to see if anything further comes to light with that mystery in part 3.
Speaking of part 3, I’m heading straight into it, can’t wait to see how Hope’s story evolves/develops from this point forward.
April 4, 2022
A nice comfort read. I didn’t realise this was part of a series, but I read this without reading the first book and now I want to read the first book and continue reading the series. Whilst not my usual genre I admired how realistic the characters were and I was drawn in by the story the main character was investigating.
My only critique is that it felt as though the main character was getting attracted too quickly and I’m generally not a fan of that kind of approach in romantic novels and some parts in the novel progressed too quickly too to the point where I didn’t see much of the supporting characters - but it seems to work out quite well for this read and maybe other novels will delve further into these characters, maybe not.
Without spoiling anything this was a good comfort read on my long commutes and I would recommend to anyone looking for something light to read. The setting and plot held up quite well.
My only critique is that it felt as though the main character was getting attracted too quickly and I’m generally not a fan of that kind of approach in romantic novels and some parts in the novel progressed too quickly too to the point where I didn’t see much of the supporting characters - but it seems to work out quite well for this read and maybe other novels will delve further into these characters, maybe not.
Without spoiling anything this was a good comfort read on my long commutes and I would recommend to anyone looking for something light to read. The setting and plot held up quite well.
July 26, 2023
A diary of hidden dreams, knowledge and a budding romance twinned with an ongoing romance building in current day alongside the historical one. It was also nice to see Brodie and Hope starting to form a friendship through a mutual love of books and puzzles. This is not my normal genre and often I find by this point the story is so saccharine that I give up. However this has so many elements going that the romance is secondary to the mystery of the brooch and Brodie. I am not sure about Ciaran but then again actions speak louder than words.
July 2, 2021
With grateful thanks to Holly for an exceptional 2nd part to this outstandingly fabulous book the characters are all playing there parts so well and just coming into them selves I want to give nothing away can't wait for the 3rd part of this gorgeous book.
July 3, 2021
Egyptian Mystery
As the Egyptian mystery continues to intrigue Hope, she gets to know Ciaran better. Will and his niece Brodie are still fast becoming Hope's friends too. And Hope's world is opening up as she finally feels she can move on from her past.
As the Egyptian mystery continues to intrigue Hope, she gets to know Ciaran better. Will and his niece Brodie are still fast becoming Hope's friends too. And Hope's world is opening up as she finally feels she can move on from her past.
October 6, 2023
So good
This is getting better and better. The journal has been a revelation and has thrown up many questions. All the time Hope and Ciaran's relationship seemed to be a little shaky, now we know why.
This is getting better and better. The journal has been a revelation and has thrown up many questions. All the time Hope and Ciaran's relationship seemed to be a little shaky, now we know why.
July 7, 2021
Excellent read
I really enjoyed this book about the hidden treasure and the story behind it xx great read xx can't wait for part 3
I really enjoyed this book about the hidden treasure and the story behind it xx great read xx can't wait for part 3
September 15, 2021
Loved it. About to start book 3 of the series
November 7, 2021
I find these books hard to rate. A fun enjoyable read that needs little thinking. Entirely predictable, yet I want to read the next one.
Good beach/holiday read.
3.5 that I've rounded down.
Good beach/holiday read.
3.5 that I've rounded down.
November 12, 2021
Fantastic! What an intriguing story filled with mystery alongside life’s daily problems. Loved it!
November 17, 2021
4.5 Stars
This is a great follow up to Part one. I freely admit that the "twist" about Ciaran wasn't what I thought it would be!!! On to Part three!!
This is a great follow up to Part one. I freely admit that the "twist" about Ciaran wasn't what I thought it would be!!! On to Part three!!
April 2, 2022
Grwat
Great book again,can't wait for the next one,how it turns out ok for them ,I expect it Will as usual
Great book again,can't wait for the next one,how it turns out ok for them ,I expect it Will as usual
April 13, 2022
Really enjoyed this book, I liked the sub plot set a hundred years ago and specially the twist at the end.
June 1, 2022
Loved the second instalment and can’t wait to now start part 3.
February 26, 2023
3.5 stars I definitely saw that one coming. Thoroughly enjoying.
March 25, 2024
I love everything about this series :) it’s a heartwarming hug even though there’s a lot of going on and the characters have been through a lot..
October 22, 2024
Det er en god bog og god historie.
May 31, 2023
Na het lezen van het eerste deel van deze 4-delige feelgood e-only serie, die met een cliffhanger eindigde wist ik absoluut zeker dat ik ook het tweede deel wilde lezen. De cover sluit perfect aan op het eerste deel. Dezelfde illustratie van het winkeltje siert de cover, maar ditmaal in oranje tinten, waardoor je als lezer goed het onderscheid kan maken. Ik ben enorm benieuwd en ik heb hoge verwachtingen over hoe dat de verhaallijn nu verder gaat.
Deel twee van de serie Het winkeltje van verborgen schatten van Holly Hepburn.
Hope begint meer en meer haar plekje te vinden in York en ook bevalt het werken in het winkeltje van verborgen schatten haar erg goed. De zoektocht naar het verhaal achter het mysterieuze Egyptische voorwerp gaat verder en ontwikkelt Hope gevoelens voor Ciaran. Ook Will is een bijzondere man die nog altijd iets in haar los weet te maken.
Na de cliffhanger, waarmee deel één afsluit, gaat deel twee hier naadloos in over. Het is mooi hoe gemakkelijk en prettig de verhaallijn verder gaat. Door de heerlijke levendige, vlotte en krachtige schrijfstijl van Holly Hepburn is het dan ook niet moeilijk om weer compleet in het verhaal te komen. Daarbij weet ze Hope op een prachtige manier gedurende de verhaallijn te laten groeien.
De verhaallijn neemt vrij kort na het begin een wending waardoor bepaalde personages ineens in een ander daglicht komen te staan en bij je als lezer een ander gevoel oproepen. Dit heeft Holly Hepburn op goede en natuurlijke wijze gedaan. Daarbij weet ze ook de verhaallijn een prachtig en goed vervolg te geven, met boeiende wendingen en gebeurtenissen. Het is voortreffelijk dat tegen het plot van het tweede deel dingen meer op zijn plek beginnen te vallen en dat er een nieuwe deur wordt geopend waarmee het tweede deel afsluit en daarmee direct ook weer nieuwsgierigheid oproept om deel drie te gaan lezen.
Het winkeltje van verborgen schatten - Geheime liefdes is een prachtig, krachtig en mooi tweede deel. Het geeft een mooi vervolg en sluit naadloos aan op deel één, daarbij weet het verhaal weer bijzondere en boeiende wendingen en gebeurtenissen te nemen, waardoor ook de nieuwsgierigheid naar het derde deel bij mij gewekt is.
Deel twee van de serie Het winkeltje van verborgen schatten van Holly Hepburn.
Hope begint meer en meer haar plekje te vinden in York en ook bevalt het werken in het winkeltje van verborgen schatten haar erg goed. De zoektocht naar het verhaal achter het mysterieuze Egyptische voorwerp gaat verder en ontwikkelt Hope gevoelens voor Ciaran. Ook Will is een bijzondere man die nog altijd iets in haar los weet te maken.
Na de cliffhanger, waarmee deel één afsluit, gaat deel twee hier naadloos in over. Het is mooi hoe gemakkelijk en prettig de verhaallijn verder gaat. Door de heerlijke levendige, vlotte en krachtige schrijfstijl van Holly Hepburn is het dan ook niet moeilijk om weer compleet in het verhaal te komen. Daarbij weet ze Hope op een prachtige manier gedurende de verhaallijn te laten groeien.
De verhaallijn neemt vrij kort na het begin een wending waardoor bepaalde personages ineens in een ander daglicht komen te staan en bij je als lezer een ander gevoel oproepen. Dit heeft Holly Hepburn op goede en natuurlijke wijze gedaan. Daarbij weet ze ook de verhaallijn een prachtig en goed vervolg te geven, met boeiende wendingen en gebeurtenissen. Het is voortreffelijk dat tegen het plot van het tweede deel dingen meer op zijn plek beginnen te vallen en dat er een nieuwe deur wordt geopend waarmee het tweede deel afsluit en daarmee direct ook weer nieuwsgierigheid oproept om deel drie te gaan lezen.
Het winkeltje van verborgen schatten - Geheime liefdes is een prachtig, krachtig en mooi tweede deel. Het geeft een mooi vervolg en sluit naadloos aan op deel één, daarbij weet het verhaal weer bijzondere en boeiende wendingen en gebeurtenissen te nemen, waardoor ook de nieuwsgierigheid naar het derde deel bij mij gewekt is.
June 18, 2025
Na het lezen van de eerste deel was ik erg benieuwd naar hoe het verhaal verder ging. Het eindigde namelijk in een spannende cliffhanger.
Geheime liefde gaat verder in het verhaal waar we eerder waren gebleven. De manier waarop de verhaallijnen met elkaar waren verbonden en op elkaar aansloot vond ik heel fijn. Het contrast tussen het verhaal in het verleden en het heden vond ik prachtig om te lezen. Holly Hepburn heeft een hele bijzondere schrijfstijl waarbij je ondanks dat het een feelgood verhaal is, toch geboeid blijft wat voor wending het verhaal gaat nemen. Want tegen het einde van de tweede deel nemen sommige personages andere vormen aan, hierdoor wordt het verhaal ook een tikkeltje spannend. Je wordt nieuwsgierig naar het 3e deel. Ik heb zeker genoten van het 2e deel. Van mij krijgt het ⭐⭐⭐, 5
Geheime liefde gaat verder in het verhaal waar we eerder waren gebleven. De manier waarop de verhaallijnen met elkaar waren verbonden en op elkaar aansloot vond ik heel fijn. Het contrast tussen het verhaal in het verleden en het heden vond ik prachtig om te lezen. Holly Hepburn heeft een hele bijzondere schrijfstijl waarbij je ondanks dat het een feelgood verhaal is, toch geboeid blijft wat voor wending het verhaal gaat nemen. Want tegen het einde van de tweede deel nemen sommige personages andere vormen aan, hierdoor wordt het verhaal ook een tikkeltje spannend. Je wordt nieuwsgierig naar het 3e deel. Ik heb zeker genoten van het 2e deel. Van mij krijgt het ⭐⭐⭐, 5
July 3, 2021
Loved this one can't wait for the next part to see what happens
July 13, 2021
what the?!?! ciaran is such a cheating scum as poor hope got upset. i could not wait for the next one.
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