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Friends for Keeps
- Author
- Celia Anderson
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 2 July 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
Violet Silverwood loves her life by the sea in East Sussex, but as a widow with grown-up children, she’s ready for a new sense of purpose – and more fun! So, along with her outspoken best friend Marigold and their surprising new neighbour Iggy, Violet launches ‘The Seaside Singles’ Club’, for people who refuse to believe that friendship (or romance) has an age limit.
Meanwhile, Violet’s daughter Beth arrives home hoping for some breathing space, but is swiftly pulled into village life and her mother’s plans, as well as coming face-to-face with an old flame.
As mother and daughter navigate old tensions and new beginnings, they discover that life truly is better… together.
Praise for Celia Anderson:
'Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way' Katie Fforde
'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne
'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson
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Details
- Author
- Celia Anderson
- Narrator
- Penelope Freeman
- Duration
- 9 hours 55 minutes
- Release Date
- 2 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806580668
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Humorous fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place
Synopsis
Violet Silverwood loves her life by the sea in East Sussex, but as a widow with grown-up children, she’s ready for a new sense of purpose – and more fun! So, along with her outspoken best friend Marigold and their surprising new neighbour Iggy, Violet launches ‘The Seaside Singles’ Club’, for people who refuse to believe that friendship (or romance) has an age limit.Meanwhile, Violet’s daughter Beth arrives home hoping for some breathing space, but is swiftly pulled into village life and her mother’s plans, as well as coming face-to-face with an old flame.As mother and daughter navigate old tensions and new beginnings, they discover that life truly is better… together.Praise for Celia Anderson:'Warm, romantic and different, in the very best way' Katie Fforde'Celia's stories are always a delightful read.' Bella Osborne'Celia tells a story with warmth and heart - you'll be rooting for her wonderfully vivid characters, and want them to be your friends too!' Fiona Gibson
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