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The Secret Path

The Romantic Adventure of a Lifetime Awaits . . .

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Taking us deep into the heart of the Costa Rican jungle, The Secret Path abounds with Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Swan's trademark romance, glamour, and jaw-dropping twists.

'A glamorous adventure' – Hello!

'A twisty, glamorous read, bringing jungles, beaches and ancient towns to life' –
My Weekly

An old flame. A new spark. Love can find you in the most unlikely places . . .

At only twenty, Tara Tremain has everything: she’s a trainee doctor, engaged to the man of her dreams – Alex, a passionate American biology student. But just when life seems perfect, Alex betrays her in the worst way possible.

Ten years later, she’s moved on – with a successful career, good friends and a man who loves her. But when she’s pulled back into her wealthy family’s orbit for a party in the heart of Costa Rica, she’s flung into a crisis: a child is desperately ill and the only treatment is several days’ trek away, deep in the jungle.

There's only one person who can help – but can she trust the man who broke her heart?

Your Costa Rican adventure awaits . . .

What Karen's readers are saying:

'So immersive I could feel the heat, see the dense forest'
'Pure escapism, action, adventure, romance and intrigue'
'So detailed and real that I started itching with imaginary insect bites!'

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Critic reviews

A glamorous adventure
Swan incorporates the destination into a twisty, glamorous read, bringing jungles, beaches and ancient towns to life
A charming, well-crafted tale of love, loss and reinvention (Marie Claire on The Hidden Beach)
Deliciously glamorous, irresistibly romantic! (Hello! on The Hidden Beach)
A stunning journey (Sunday Express on The Hidden Beach)
All stars
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My first Karen Swan book. Wow. What a gem. I won't spoil the story,, but the author's words and narrator (who is excellent) takes you right in situ, in the jungle.. You can feel it. Great plot, twists and turns to keep you hooked. You will like this book. I shall definitely get another!

Highly recommended

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loving her books, I have read quite a few now, they have all been good.

loved it x

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Totally hooked love this story thank you great narration.
Such a good story and totally
Everything I wanted xx

Fabulous

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Loved this story from start to finish. Was very pleased the ending finally turned out as I’d hoped. The narration was brilliant thoroughly enjoyed listening. My only teeny weeny gripe- chapter two reference made to the Blues and Royals in London wearing bright red ! They don’t. Blues and Royals wear Blue the Life Guards wear red. Two completely different regiments. Small thing to most people but to ex military big. That said I’d recommend this book to anyone Karen Swan always writes such compelling stories and always with unexpected twists and turns to keep you totally invested.

Lovely story.

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I loved this book, it had me gripped, was a great story full of ups and downs.

Loved it.

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