Closest Kept: A Novel

Lily and Inga are best friends who meet their future partners, Alex and Matt, on the same night at a bar. When Inga and Matt relocate from Norwich to London for work, the group's dynamic shifts. Lily, who values stability following a traumatic childhood, struggles with the move. Her distress deepens when Inga reveals a secret with potential to damage their friendship irreparably. Meanwhile, Lily's bond with Matt grows stronger, leading her to question whether he was always her true match rather than Alex. As the two couples attempt to preserve their relationships and aspirations, Lily's life is further disrupted by the unexpected return of her estranged sister, who brings difficult truths with her. Lily must lean on her chosen family to navigate these challenges. To repair the damage and move forward, she must confront herself honestly and disclose the secrets she has long kept from those closest to her.