I absolutely loved this book. It felt like a warm hug, with everything I enjoy: the peaceful countryside, supportive community, good friends, nature, coffee, tea, a cosy little bookshop, indie authors, and reading lists that make my (ever-growing) book pile even more exciting. And, of course, how could I say no to the invitation to 'Say Yes to the Cake!'

I have really enjoyed this series. I haven’t read this one yet, will soon.

The Secret Reader draws you right back into the beautiful Barrington country town with all its familiar characters you’ve grown to love. Susan has such a brilliant way of continuing on from the previous books whilst still keeping it fresh and introducing wonderful new characters. Always love making a nice cup of tea, a cheeky treat and settling in with a Barrington series book and this was no exception, thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend! Thank you Susan, more please! :)

I Loved this book!
Going back to Barrington feels like going home to visit Old Friends, and also meeting some new ones!
Loved meeting Hanna and catching up with Harry Stewart (yes have to use his full name).
Emotion filled, with lots of Giggles too!
Can’t wait for my next visit!
❤️📚❤️

The full Barrington Series audio bundle narrated by Lucy Goleby are all fantastic. I am so looking forward to Susan's next audio books as I do not read much anymore, and prefer the audio version. I particularly like the fact that I know the places that the writer is describing, as well the characters feel like I know them

wow what a great writer. Love the first 5 books of the series; currently onto the 5th one. I am an audio listener and both the story and the narrator are great. Thoroughly enjoying each character in very real type circumstances, and the description of the landscape and surrounds are what I have experienced in my visits to that region of country NSW. I am not usually a reader of this sort of stories but I am now hooked and cannot wait until the next book.

I’m not very good at writing reviews. All I can say is that every single one of the “Barrington” series have been wonderful. When you start it is very difficult to put them down until you have finished that book. I’m up to number seven and about to purchase number 8. You really won’t be disappointed 👍🏻💐😁

Read the first two books couldn’t put them down. Thoroughly enjoyed the stories and especially the personable characters.
I’m hooked…

An outstanding story line with depth of characters.

Thoroughly enjoyed all the books I have listened to narrated by Lucy Golby. You can almost smell the coffee!! Story line is good, feel like I know the characters and a plausible plot ❤️

A beautiful short story. In this first book of the series you meet Debbie and Jamie, first loves who reunite after Debbie returns home, you learn about how the coffee shop got started and how they got their second chance.

Short and sweet. Will give you a glimpse into the lives before the main stories.

Wow! Did NOT see that coming. As with all of Susan’s books this was a delight to read, but this time with a huge curve ball! Won’t give any spoilers but definitely reached for the tissues 😭

all your books and the Barrington book club is by far the most enjoyable it has everything I loved the why you brought everything together and it was amazing that you brought in books by fellow Australian authors and accrual discussed them it has love sadness. And pain I would give this bone a second read as was so engrossed that I finished it in one day thank you

Another great read from the lovely Susan Mackie. It's amazing how her books put everything into perspective ... things that were important to do in a day, melt away when there's a book to read. Without doubt the book becomes the most important thing in the day and everything else can wait till tomorrow. All her books are great for relaxation and escaping into another world.