Ceril Campbell

Circle of Secrets

Hailed as the next Jackie Collins and reminiscent of Jilly Cooper, Ceril Campbell returns this summer with Circle of Secrets, the long-awaited follow-up to her debut novel will be published on July 2nd by Matthew James Publishing.

Secrets in the Dark

Ceril’s debut fictional novel is the ultimate glamorous, escapist read – perfect for fans of Jilly Cooper’s Rivals and Jackie Collins based on Cerils’ insider knowledge of over four decades of working within the world of fashion and celebrity.

Discover the New You

Hailed as the next Jackie Collins and reminiscent of Jilly Cooper, Ceril Campbell returns this summer with Circle of Secrets, the long-awaited follow-up to her debut novel will be published on July 2nd by Matthew James Publishing.

Publication date - 2nd July 2026

Circle of Secrets

In the glamorous world of fashion, fame, and power, beauty hides blemishes and success conceals scars.

When a young model disappears in Europe, her absence begins to expose the hidden fractures beneath the industry’s most glamorous elite. While a circle of friends, whose worlds – built on ambition, betrayal, and silence – begin to crack and truths that could destroy them all claw their way to the surface.

At the height of the hedonistic 1980’s, from the polished veneer of the modelling world in London and Milan, to the freedom of Soho where identities blur, lives begin to unravel.

Mothers haunted by loss, beautiful women desperate to bury their past, and powerful men entangled in guilt, desire, and control.

Also available from Waterstones and independent bookshops.

Pre-publication reviews

Debut Novel

Secrets In The Dark

Secrets in the Dark Ceril’s debut novel, is based on her insider knowledge of over four decades of working within the world of fashion and celebrity.

The Kings Road, Chelsea in 1970’s London is the epicentre for fashion, music and unlikely friendships – where it’s now cool for posh, privileged girls to mix outside their social circles. When two such teenagers meet and form a close and sisterly bond, their worlds are unexpectedly and suddenly torn apart as they each suffer personal traumas. Needing to escape London to hide their shameful secrets, they embark upon individual rollercoaster journeys of extreme highs and lows that take them to Paris, Los Angeles and the South of France, where men are rich, sex is a commodity, drugs are a way of life and a glamorous celebrity lifestyle is optional

Book reviews

Transform your Life & Style

Discover the New You

Ceril Campbell has enhanced the images of international celebrities, models, sports people, actors and even royalty. Her client list has included Ringo Starr, Jane Seymour OBE, Dame Darcey Bussell DBE, Anna Kournikova and Zara Tindall OBE OLY. She now helps real women with their inner and outer confidence, style and self-development, helping them to feel good about themselves.

Discover The New You takes you on a personal journey, step by step with Ceril, detailing how you can feel special. This is the ultimate guide to making the very best of what you’ve got, whilst moving forward with confidence for the rest of your life.

First Edition

Published by Bookshaker

Second Edition

Published by Summersdale

Author & Writer

Writer for speeches, bios
& editing professional copy

You have the voice. I help you find the words. I’m a published fiction author (Secrets in the Dark and Circle of Secrets) and a former journalist for The Times – How to Spend It, Daily Mail and Sunday Express Magazine, as well as a BBC TV and radio fashion commentator. I write, edit and refine speeches, marketing and PR copy, professional and personal bios, website content, articles and longer-form work. This also includes bespoke wedding celebrant scripts and milestone event speeches — always preserving your voice and tone. Whether you need clarity, polish or a complete rewrite, I’m here to help. If you’d like your words to truly reflect you — get in touch.

Important Notice on Pirated Copies of My Book

Please be aware that my book Discover the New You, originally published by Summersdale on 8 January 2006, is no longer in print.

Unfortunately, an unauthorised and illegal cloned version of this book has been published on Kindle and is being sold under my name by Amazon, using my original text, images, and cover design, as though it were my own work.

⚠️ This pirated Kindle version, which features a pink cover, is being sold on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com under ASIN: B0FNLMNLPS.

The genuine Summersdale paperback edition is now only available through secondary resellers (e.g., via Amazon or eBay). The authentic edition can be verified by the original ISBN: 1840245514.

This notice serves as confirmation that I am the original author and rights holder of Discover the New You, and I do not authorise or endorse any cloned or pirated editions.

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