Sea of Lost Love (also known as It Started With a Secret) follows Lainey, a woman who answers an ad for a live‑in housekeeper by pretending to be part of a couple. Alongside her friend Kit, she starts working for a retired actor’s family in Cornwall. As she adapts to life by the sea, secrets unravel, new love blossoms unexpectedly, and the chaos of her employer's quirky household teaches her new truths about honesty and belonging. Reviews “Enjoyable and engaging story about family—those you are born with and those that get thrown together…” — FreshFiction (NetGalley review) “A fun, frothy beach read that doesn’t disappoint! Jill Mansell’s books are cathartic… entertaining for sure but not one of her best.” — NetGalley multiple reviewers
Book Title: Sea of Lost Love – Jill MansellBook Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Feel‑Good Fiction, Family DramaISBN: 9781471140396Number of Pages: ~353Publishing Date: Re‑released 2020 (orig. 1990s)
