The Friendship Circle

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'Left me with a big smile and that lovely warm feeling you get when you finish a really special book' ★★★★★

Warm, witty and deeply moving, The Friendship Circle is a story about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the magic that finds us when we're finally ready to believe in it.

Eve moved to the coast to be alone.

After the loss of her beloved bakery and the life she'd spent thirty years building, a small cottage by the sea feels like the fresh start she desperately needs.

But from the moment her neighbour Ruth appears on the doorstep with a casserole and an inexhaustible supply of warmth and wisdom, Eve begins to suspect that the village – and the secret hidden at the bottom of her garden – has very different plans for her...

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'I read this in 1 day it was that good!... Heartfelt and uplifiting... Drew me in from the very beginning... Standout' ★★★★★

'A heartwarming story about love, loss, friendship, starting over' ★★★★★

'A cozy, relaxing read that restores your faith in society' ★★★★★

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'A warm hug' ★★★★★

'Left me with a big smile and that lovely warm feeling you get when you finish a really special book' ★★★★★ Warm, witty and deeply moving, The Friendship Circle is a story about second chances, unlikely friendships, and the magic that finds us when we're finally ready to believe in it. Eve move...

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2 reviews
Kim
October 11, 2026
A gentle and loving novel. Makes one feel good.
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Katrina Thornton
October 12, 2026
it's a very good read!
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About the author

Amanda James has written since she was a child and even asked her parents for a typewriter for Christmas. She never imagined her words would ever be published. In 2010 the dream of becoming a writer came true when she had her first short story published.

Originally from Sheffield, Amanda now lives in Cornwall and is inspired every day by the wild and beautiful coastline. She can usually be found playing on the beach with her family, or walking the cliff paths planning her next book.

Amanda James has written since she was a child and even asked her parents for a typewriter for Christmas. She never imagined her words would ever be published. In 2010 the dream of becoming a writer came true when she had her first short story published. Originally from Sheffield, Amanda now live...

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