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Average rating: 4/5

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Can You Keep A Secret?

by Sophie Kinsella

Random House Publishing Group | March 1, 2005 | Trade Paperback

With the same wicked humor, buoyant charm, and optimism that have made her Shopaholic novels beloved international bestsellers, Sophie Kinsella delivers a hilarious new novel and an unforgettable new character. Meet Emma Corrigan, a young woman with a huge heart, an irrepressible spirit, and a few little secrets:

Secrets from her mother:
I lost my virginity in the spare bedroom with Danny Nussbaum while Mum and Dad were downstairs watching Ben-Hur.
Sammy the goldfish in my parents' kitchen is not the same goldfish that Mum gave me to look after when she and Dad were in Egypt.

Secrets from her boyfriend:
I weigh one hundred and twenty-eight pounds. Not one eighteen, like Connor thinks.
I've always thought Connor looks a bit like Ken. As in Barbie and Ken.

From her colleagues:
When Artemis really annoys me, I feed her plant orange juice. (Which is pretty much every day.) It was me who jammed the copier that time. In fact, all the times.

Secrets she wouldn't share with anyone in the world:
My G-string is hurting me.
I have no idea what NATO stands for. Or even what it is.

Until she spills them all to a handsome stranger on a plane. At least, she thought he was a stranger.

But come Monday morning, Emma's office is abuzz about the arrival of Jack Harper, the company's elusive CEO. Suddenly Emma is face-to-face with the stranger from
the plane, a man who knows every single humiliating detail about her. Things couldn't possibly get worse-Until they do.

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    Im a fan of sophie kinsella and love most of her books (especially the shopaholic series) but this was by far my favourite book shes written. it had me actually laughing out loud at parts. the characters were so well written, especially the main one who was so smart and witty. i couldnt put this book down. it is a must read.

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    Rating: 4/5

    Good Read

    This review is from: Can You Keep a Secret? (Mass Market Paperbound)

    Jessica Etches

    9 months ago

    Definitely one of Kinsella's best. Love the drama of this book and the wondering if he will drop her secrets all throughout their romance. Definitely Something i would recommend

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    I'm not a fan of Sophie Kinsella, but this book really surprised me. I am so glad I picked this up. It was such a clever, and funny, and very loveable book. The characters are so wonderful, and there is never a dull bit.

    On a side note, I must say that I absolutely hate the cover. I find it very unattractive, and old looking. Don't judge a book by it's cover, right? But maybe that's why I didn't pick it up earlier.

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    Rating: 5/5

    I ♥ IT

    This review is from: Can You Keep a Secret? (Mass Market Paperbound)

    joevel de Leon

    2 years ago

    this book is pretty amazing,because it doesn't have to many "heavy" words. The story is also thrilling, when Jack Harper turned out to be one of the founder of a corporation, and also turned out to be Emma Corrigan's boyfriend. it's a classic story of love, comedy and forgiveness, but i was very disappointed when i found out that it doesn't have a second book. Sophie Kinsella is a definitely a natural writer. keep it up!

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    Rating: 5/5

    Great

    Samantha

    2 years ago

    Really cute, a romantic comedy on paper. I was laughing out loud from beginning to end. Light and fluffy with a happy ending, it was one of the best 'chick-lit' books I've read.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Fantastic

    This review is from: Can You Keep A Secret? (Audio Book (CD))

    Kristin

    • Coles Employee

    2 years ago

    I'm a university student so I decided to get this for my 2 hour drive home for Christmas. It was great. The time just flew by. The reading was great and the story made me laugh, a lot. It was so good I continued to listen to it while driving around town, it was just like a novel only instead of not being able to put it down, I couldn't stop listening, I was actually looking forward to driving.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Loved it

    This review is from: Can You Keep a Secret? (Hardcover)

    Dee

    2 years ago

    This is one of the first books I read by Sophie Kinsella. I loved it and have been addicted to her novels ever since. Can You Keep a Secret? is one of my favourite books, I found myself laughing out loud at some of the situations Emma Corrigan got herself in. Everyone has secrets but revealing them accidentally to the CEO of the company that you work for is not the best thing. This book is a must read.

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    This is what chick-lit is supposed to be. Kinsella creates a winning heroine in Emma who finds herself in situations readers can relate to while at the same time hopes they will never find themselves in. When I finished the book I was smiling, and was sad I had finished. I immediately recommended the book to a few of my friends who also loved it. Classic Kinsella.

    Comments on this review:
    Natalia

    Hi there! I was wondering, is it funny? Like, did it make you laugh while reading it? I just read "Remember Me?" and I really liked it (didn't love it though). Remember Me? made me laugh quite a few times! I was wondering if Can You Keep a Secret is also funny or not at all! Thanks!

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    I really loved it. I read it twice. it made me laugh a lot. the whole "Ken" thing lol anyway I would completly recommend this book to anyone!

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    "Can You Keep a Secret?" is hands down the best book I've read in what seems like months.

    I am not a "Shopaholic" reader, so there will be no comparasions between the two (as there are in many of the previous reviews for this book). I have, however, read other Kinsella works. I've been more than pleased with both of the others I have read ("Remember Me?" and "The Gatecrasher", under the name Madeline Wickam), but "Can You Keep a Secret?" really stood out.

    The plotline itself is quite different. A woman spills her secrets to a stranger on a plane when she begins to believe she is dying. Later it is found that said 'stranger' is actually the CEO of the company she works for. The novel revolves around love, two-way relationships, and secrets kept and told. However, don't let the seemingly simple plotline turn you off! Kinsella, with her fabulous timing, throws in many twists and turns that keep you from the very first page.

    I was instantly captivated by Kinsella's writing, which has the immediate power to make you laugh out loud, cry, and fall in love with the characters (namely, Jack). Kinsella writes dialogue masterfully and witty as all get out! You KNOW the characters, you KNOW what they're really saying, you KNOW how they're really feeling, just from their dialogue.

    "Can You Keep a Secret?" is one of those books that make you wish it never ended. I stand by Kinsella's writing style and story creativity. I have yet to be disappointed, and am doubtful I will ever be.

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    Natalia

    Hi there! Great review! I've never read the Shopaholic series either! But I read Remember Me like a month ago. I didn't LOVE it, but I really liked it! I would like to read another Kinsella book. After reading Remember Me? Do you think Can You Keep a Secret is a good choice? One thing I really liked about Remember Me? is that it made me laugh quite a bit! I was wondering if this one will make me laugh even more? Thanks!

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    This is on of my favourites by Sophie Kinsella because its funny, surprising and I could read it over again and again. Out of all her books I think this is my favourite apart from the Shopalcholic series which was also good

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    It was this book that first got me hooked on Sophie Kinsella's writing. This book is funny and easy to follow along with - a great piece of chick lit! After reading this, you will most definitely read all of Kinsella's novels

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    Rating: 4/5

    Can You Keep A Secret?

    Lorraine (Book Addict)

    • Top Book Reviewer

    3 years ago

    This book was about a woman named Emma. When she's nervous, she tends to talk too much. While on a plane coming back from a business trip, there was major turbulance, and she starts telling the man next to her every little secret and detail of her life by accident and also of how much she screwed up her business pitch that day. Emma is moritfied, but she believes that she will never see the man again, so she starts to relax after. Suddenly, turns out that the man sitting beside her is in fact the CEO of the company that she works for, and he is playfully blackmailing Emma to do things, otherwise he will tell her secrets. They start to develop a relationship, but Emma is still worried and unsure if he can really keep all her secrets no matter what..... I really liked this book, it was addicting and I kept wanting to find out what would happen next. Filled with romance and secrets and surprises :)

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    Rating: 4/5

    it was cute!!

    Andrea

    3 years ago

    I absoulty loved the ending in this book! The characters are soo memoriable I couldnt get enough of it! once you start reading it you wont want to put it down

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    Rating: 4/5

    Fun Read

    This review is from: Can You Keep a Secret? (Mass Market Paperbound)

    Kristy

    3 years ago

    Another entertaining chicklit read by Sophie Kinsella. The main character is a young woman in her twenties who is trying to deal with things we all deal with: parents, career, self-image, relationships, fears, etc. She spills all her secrets to a stranger she sits beside on a plane. The 'stranger' then shows up at her office the next day and she discovers he is the CEO of the company she works for. In the process of dealing with this crisis she learns alot about herself and the people in her life.

    I have read most of Kinsella's novels and this is one of my favs. Definitely recommended for a fun, light read!

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    Rating: 4/5

    My Life, In 8 years

    Kimberli

    3 years ago

    It was like I was looking at my own life in a couple of years from now. her life sounds just like mine. it was easy to get into the charters state of mind, and fall in love with this book. another chick book that I couldn't help but laugh out loud.

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    Rating: 5/5

    Not just an ordinary, nothing-special girl

    ~Blissful Muse~

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    3 years ago

    This was a hilarious and romantic book with a light-hearted British touch. Emma Corrigan reminds me in some ways of a young Bridget Jones in how she thinks, acts and feels. No matter how hard she tries and how close she comes to finding happiness and success on a personal and professional level, there is another anticipated disaster on its way. She pretends to love jazz, wearing g-strings and calling her boyfriend Connor a pet name, darling. Obviously one little lie builds upon another but it’s far better than facing reality. After enduring a traumatic plane ride and divulging all her insecurities and secrets to a complete stranger, many realizations happen and there’s no need for anymore skeletons in her closet, maybe just a Miu Miu pony bag.

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    Rating: 3/5

    Starts out slow and then bang!

    This review is from: Can You Keep a Secret? (Hardcover)

    <3Slightly Devious<3

    • Top Book Reviewer

    3 years ago

    After finishing the Shopaholic series, I was slightly disappointed that I wouldn't be reading about Becky and her crazy adventures, but after chapter 5, the story really takes off.

    Everyone has at least one secret that you wouldn't want your friends/family/coworkers to know. What would you do if they all knew?

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    Rating: 5/5

    laugh out loud book

    Mandria Coleman

    3 years ago

    I really enjoyed this book - very light read - very easy read - laughed out loud....

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    Rating: 5/5

    Loved it!

    Janesse Pereira

    3 years ago

    Great book! I love sophie kinsella as a an author!

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