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Christmas was over months ago and it was too early for her birthday. Had David planned to give her a surprise? Something to help ease the pain of the last few months? Carefully, she took the diamond pendant necklace out of the box and held it against her neck. Beautiful. As she did so, a piece of paper fluttered out of the lid onto the floor.

Darling Lisa, all my love, David.

Carla felt a stab of real pain reading the words and tears spilled down her cheeks. After the stress of the last few months, she didn’t know if she could cope with David having another affair. Her fingers trembled as she replaced the necklace in its box. He’d promised so often that each time was the last; that it was Carla he truly loved and begged her forgiveness. She knew that if she confronted him about Lisa he’d do the same this time. As she stood up clutching the velvet box, she mentally straightened her shoulders. This time she wasn’t in a forgiving mood.

Twenty-four hours later, without a word to anyone, Carla fled to France and Tante Josette.

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Villa of Sun and Secrets by Jennifer Bohnet

About the Author

Jennifer Bohnet is the bestselling author of over 10 women's fiction novels, including Villa of Sun and Secrets and The Little Kiosk By The Sea. She is originally from the West Country but now lives in the wilds of rural Brittany, France.

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