Jane Sims

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Three women.One village.Too many secrets.

If you love stories about secrets, friendships, romance, relationship drama and women rebuilding their lives… welcome here

What Readers are Saying

  • A really enjoyable read - I liked how the lives of three very different women become intertwined, and subsequently how they support each other. I love a book which has different story strands which weave together, with a little sprinkle of magic too!

    Clare Burgess

  • A fabulous novel which I was unable to put down! Wonderful storyline and great characters.I just didn’t want it to end…

    Monica Halliday

  • A story set in a lovely village but there are secrets and things are not always what they seem.  Interesting characters and good storylines that make this the ideal book to take on holiday to enjoy from your sun lounger to bedtime reading.

    Jan Pashley

  • Common Secrets is a page turner whose plot weaves in and out of people’s lives, producing a tapestry of possibilities. Take Common Secrets away with you this summer and you’ll be eagerly awaiting Jane Sims next offering.

    Sharon Torres

  • Compelling characters and an intriguing plot... Common Secrets is an exceptionally good read. I found myself totally immersed in the story. Here's hoping for a sequel with even more secrets to discover!

    Alison Grange

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Common Secrets is available for international distribution.

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Short Stories

Step into Jane’s shorter fiction — sharp, witty and quietly revealing stories about secrets, turning points and the moments when people show who they really are.

From satisfying twists to emotional second chances, these stories offer a perfect taste of Jane Sims’ warm, observant storytelling.

Jane Sims

About the Author

Jane Sims

"I write stories about facing life’s messiest moments – and finding strength there."

After a career in Human Resources across the UK, Europe and the U.S., I studied Creative Writing at UEA and returned to my lifelong love of storytelling. I live in the West Sussex countryside with my husband, two labradoodles and two rescue cats.

A second novel

A Dangerous Game

Coming soon...

Jane's next novel is underway. A new story of love, risk, ambition, secrets... the choices that can change everything.

Get in Touch

Jane would love to hear from readers, book clubs, reviewers and anyone who enjoys stories about secrets, friendships, romance and life’s unexpected turning points.

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