Pillow Talk
Posted on 04 February 2008 by Freya North
A story of first love and second chances from the bestselling author of Love Rules The sleepwalker. By day, Petra Flint is a talented jeweller working in a lively London studio. By night, she sleepwalks. She has 40 carats of the world’s rarest gemstone under her mattress but it’s the skeletons in her closet that make it difficult for her to rest. The insomniac. At one time a promising song-writer, Arlo Savidge now teaches music at a boys’ boarding school in North Yorkshire. He assumes he’s happy with his isolated lifestyle. But, like Petra, ghosts from his past disturb his sleep. Putting the past to bed. Petra and Arlo loved each other from afar during their schooldays. Now, seventeen years later, in a tiny sweetshop one rainy day, they stand before each other once more. Could this be their second chance?
Tags | Love Rules, Pillow Talk
May 11th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Hi Freya,
I have just finished my first ever Freya North book, Pillow Talk, and what can i say? I couldn’t put it down. A truly wonderful, romantic book. I am just sorry that i didn’t discover you sooner, but now i know, i can’t wait to read the rest.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Soulla
Winchmore Hill
London
June 18th, 2009 at 3:26 pm
hey freya :),
i lovvvvvveeeeeeedddddddd this book was a fantastic read i literally could not put it down. now that i have finished it i am quite sad because it was such a good story, i got tis novel free with cosmopoliton so i have to say thank you to them for it but it has definatly made me want to go out and buy your other books.
it has also made me look up the jewellery shop “bellore” and take a look at what they have and it is fantastic
thank you so much
best regards
xxx
laura
the cotswolds
June 19th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
I love this book i couldnt put it down either!:) x x
June 22nd, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Im currently reading pillow talk and i love it! Such a modern day fairy tale! Havent quite finished so cant wait to find out if Petra and Arlo get their happy every after! Going to read Chloe next, for the pure fact im called Chloe too! XX
June 27th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Hi Freya,
I have just finished this book and what can i say… the first love story i have ever read and i am hooked! Have already told my frineds about it and have ordered a few more of your books. Can not wait to start reading them.
Thanks
x
June 30th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
Kacy, I’m so chuffed. Thank you very much! You should earn commission, m’dear!
Chloe - hope you’ve finished it and liked the happy-ever-after!
Soulia, Laura B and Stacie - your positive comments have really kick-started the novel I’ve just started writing. Big thanks to you all. F
July 2nd, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Hi Freya
I have been writing a sort of witty self help book the last year dedicated to women, but I have felt a bit apprehensive as I don’t enjoy reading myself, so I have put it on the shelf and given up on it until now, as I have just returned from mexico as a new woman thanks to you, I have only read 2 books my whole life, I could never quite get what the whole fuss was about reading, but now at the grand age of 28 I finally get it, thanks to you. I read the whole book on holiday and could not put it down, I was gutted when it finished, I could not find another to buy in player del carmen. I went and bought Secrets today and almost feel sick with excitement, I am now converted. who would have thought ready could be so exhilarating. I am going to start writing again and even if it never gets published it doesn’t matter because now I have my very own love affair with reading because of you.
Many thanks
Sheena
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Sheena, this message moved me like no other. Thank you so so much. I’m flattered beyond belief how much my book has meant to you.
Keep writing, m’dear…. I did - and look what happened!
Freya
July 12th, 2009 at 1:25 pm
Wow this book is amazing….i never usually read books like this but it really was just breathe taking and the end had me in tears of happiness
your such an amazing writer
July 13th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
I read this book whilst I was on holiday in Paris a few days ago, it only took me a day and a half to read which I found sad since I wanted more of Arlo and Petra’s story. I am currently re-reading the book again! The whole plot with teenage first loves, exotiscism of the Tanzanite story and the twists and turns made it such an exciting read- I am definetly going to recommend this book to my sisters and friends, whilst I read your other books too!
xxx clarissa xxx
July 25th, 2009 at 2:23 pm
Freya, what are you doing to me? My social life has stopped, im not going out and spending money….all because i cant get enough of your books. Ive become a recluse (apart from having to go to work and run the family home). I read Pillow Talk so fast, my husband said “Gosh, slow down…it must be good” (the book that is). I was wondering though, are you going to incorporate the friends reunited/facebook type of mania into any of your new novels. I have found and reformed many old friendships via that media, but im not sure if the past should stay in the past. Thankyou for giving me Petra and Arlo’s romance to pep me up.
July 30th, 2009 at 4:25 am
this is the second book i’ve read.. since i loved secrets so i bought this the next day and got a copy of cosmo that has pillow talk as a freebie to have it for my friend who’s currently traveling europe.. it’s good to know that almost all magazines has good compliments for your novels. WELL DONE!! keep writing one.. i wont be fed up of reading.
fxxx
August 3rd, 2009 at 10:24 pm
I recently picked up a copy of Cosmo to find Pillow Talk along with it.
Started reading it the other day and I just could NOT put it down. It hooked me from the start and I loved it. Even cried at the end (about 10 mins ago as I’ve just finished it!!)Petra and Arlo were just brilliant characters.
I have now also become fascinated with Tanzanite and I’m looking adoringly at rings on many jewellers websites!! Hoping to purchase one soon.
I am off to buy Secrets tomorrow.
Just thought I’d let you know you have acquired one more fan
August 9th, 2009 at 10:54 pm
i loved the book, pillow talk, it was so gripping especially in the middle with all the chaos and drama. jz bought another one to read, love rules, as i loved this one so much.
August 10th, 2009 at 5:40 pm
Hey,
I see from another comment that a girl got pillow talk in cosmopolitan, I also got it free and read it on my holidays, it was great I had it read in a couple of days, I loved it, it was a breathe of fresh air, cant wait to read the others!
August 14th, 2009 at 12:56 am
When I picked up my copy of Cosmo a couple of months back, I didn’t realise I would have read one of the most compelling books I’ve ever had the pleasure of reading. I absolutley adored Pillow Talk. I couldn’t put it down and I had so much fun reading it…finding out what happens to Petra and Arlo. I have recommended it to so many friends. The story is great, the characters are fabulous, and it really makes me want to get my hand on some Tanzanite, just to experience the awe everyone in the book feels
Thank you for writing an absolutley amazing book. Also, thank you for opening up this nineteen year old’s eyes to the world of romantic literature! I can’t wait to finish Secrets!
August 15th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
Hi Freya,
This was the first book that I read from your collection, and like the other people above I couldn’t put it down!! The characters were so alive in my head, I coulkd imagine every detail within the pages, the scenes, the sights, the smells, everything! I read this book for hours on end and I eas severely disappointed with myself for getting through it so quickly, I had to read more!! I went on to Secrets and again I couldn’t put it down!!
Since reading the above I’ve read Pip, Cat, Fen and Home Truths and loved everything about them! I’m now on to Love Rules and I’m getting suck in again. I’ll be ordering your first 3 novels next (Sally, Chloe and Polly) and lookin forward to getting suck in again!
August 16th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I am in the middle of reading Pillow Talk and am finding it hard to put it down. I find it especially interesting as I live on the North Yorks Moors and know all of the places that you mention, especially Suggitts!!.I will be going away soon and will pick up one or more of your books at the airport and am really looking forward to reading them.
August 26th, 2009 at 9:29 pm
Really enjoyed this book, my first ever read by you and I could not put it down, was gutted to finish it as was so good and missing having the book to read. Felt like I really knew the characters! Thank you…. Looking for my next book by you now.
September 18th, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I received Pillow Talk free with a Cosmo magazine. I hadn’t read a book in years. As soon as I started reading I was hooked and could of read the whole thing in one sitting. It completely captured me. I loved it so much I went out and bought three more of your books. I can’t wait to start reading but at the same time don’t want to race through them as they are just sooo good.
October 18th, 2009 at 10:55 am
hi freya.. i’m cecille. I lived in england for three yrs but now am bck 2 my hmetown. it’s so sad that i couldn’t find your books here in the philippines. My mum only sent me pillow talk. I really really loved it. It’s amazing.. I couldn’t explain but it’s so nice. I’m a fan of romantic novels and pillow talk is one of my favourites. I’m a huge fan of your work and i hope i could have the chance to buy your other books.
God bless Freya.
October 20th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Hi Freya,
Wow I have just checked your biography and it has been 13years since I brought your first book. I don’t collect many authors but your style, wit and depth of emotion has me patiently waiting for your next installments.
Keep on typing you have done yourself proud
October 29th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
I must say after buying ‘Secrets’ as a quick pick at the airport on my way out on holiday (I’m sorry, I’m naughty and got it because I liked the pretty cover!!) I’m HOOKED!
I’m currently reading ‘Home Truths’ and just finished ‘Love Rules’ (my fav so far) and ‘Pillow Talk’.
Your writing style just captures me and I just cant put down the books until the end.
I’m very excited to read your whole catalogue and find out more about the McCabe sisters.
More great books please!!
Laura xx
December 17th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Hey Freya…Wow im staying all the way in Cape Town but eveyrime i pick upi your novel i feel like im drawn right into England… Im so excited to read the rest of your novels..Oh and just so you know my birthday is in December so Tanzenite is my birthstone
December 30th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
All i can just say is “wow”. I’ve just read one of your books and i was amazed from your writting skills. At the moment i don’t know which book to choose next! A few comments have made comments of ‘Pillow Talk’ and ‘Love rules’ so i guess i’ll be buying them…
Keep writting please, your talented just as the girls are saying above.
x
February 28th, 2010 at 11:45 am
i really loved the book pillow talk i was really touched by the realism of it as i know only to well that men are as petra saw rob i have saw that in somebody i loved and now we are parted but i feel i will never forfill the rest of the story in my own life i wish i could find my arlo. x