The hotly anticipated follow-up to Ceril Campbell’s acclaimed 2021 debut
Publishing Summer 2026
Campbell has been compared to Jackie Collins and Jilly Cooper
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Matthew James Publishing is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new novel by celebrity stylist turned author Ceril Campbell. Following her critically acclaimed debut, Secrets in the Dark (Headline Accent, 2021), Campbell returns with Circle of Secrets. This glamorous and spicy page-turner weaves love, lust, rivalry, and revenge into a world where betrayal can prove deadly.
Circle of Secrets is set to publish in Summer 2026.
Worldwide rights to the manuscript were acquired by James Shaw, Publishing Manager at Matthew James Publishing, in a direct deal with the author. “It’s a pleasure to work with Ceril and to have been able to bring another wonderfully talented author into the Matthew James fold”.
Ceril Campbell says: “I am equally thrilled to be working with James and Mathew James Publishing, and I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us.”
Known for crafting unputdownable, unpredictable, twist-driven women’s fiction, readers have been clamouring for a follow-up title from Ceril Campbell since the release of her first book. Campbell’s work has been compared to Jackie Collins and Jilly Cooper, placing her firmly in the tradition of the glittering bonkbuster where strong women, dangerous men, and passion and power collide.
Praise for Ceril Campbell
“There’s an upbeat honesty in the writing that reminded me of Jilly Cooper”
“Please say Ceril Campbell is already writing her next book!”
“This is one for Jackie Collins fans everywhere who are missing the glitz!’
“Hot, steamy, surprising. Fantastically written, fun read. For anyone missing the amazing Jackie Collins, your book needs are fulfilled in Ceril Campbell.”
In this new novel, Campbell looks to capture a snapshot of the dark side of the outwardly glamorous world of fashion in the 1980s. The Matthew James Publishing team are excited to share more news soon, ahead of the book’s Summer 2026 release.
About Ceril Campbell
Acclaimed author Ceril Campbell brings a wealth of life experience to her work as a novelist, celebrity stylist, lifestyle coach, and motivational speaker. After decades in the fashion and television industries, she now channels her insight and flair into writing glamorous, page-turning romantic fiction. In her seventh decade, Ceril continues to inspire women of all ages through her uplifting social media presence and her unforgettable storytelling.
About Matthew James Publishing
Matthew James Publishing is an imprint of Andrews UK. Matthew James Publishing focuses on high-quality contemporary fiction and popular non-fiction books.
