About this series
'Coming home can be harder than leaving.'
Outback Australia, 1924: Matron Marion Henderson of Idavale Private Hospital wants romance in her life and promises she'll go out with the first man who asks. That man is Bill Carter, ex-pastoralist, ex-soldier, wanderer, whose guilt about leaving home for war has kept him from returning ever since. Marion wants someone reliable with whom to share her life, but Bill's behaviour rekindles Marion's memories of her war-damaged first husband.
Can they face their ghosts and create a future together?
Titles in the series (3)
- Homecomings: Homecomings Series, #1
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Four short stories about finding love in the aftermath of the First World War. Sometimes coming home can be harder than leaving. Bloody, industrial war raged in Europe. Millions died during four long years of battle - blown up, mown down by machine guns, and gassed. Eventually the survivors come home, but they're scarred physically and psychologically. Their loved ones, and those of the fallen, wait for them, eager to recommence their old lives now the war is over. But everything has changed. Heart-warming short stories of happiness and hope for the future for four returned servicemen after the trauma they experienced: The Jade Keepsake Some promises can't be kept. New Zealand, 1914-1919. Separated by half a world, Viola waits for her fiancé Alec to return from service in the 'Great War' in Europe. And while the war grinds on, they correspond… until he's listed as missing in action. With Alec presumed dead, can Viola create a life without him, or should she keep hoping for his miraculous return? The Jade Keepsake is the Romance Writers of Australia's Little Gems: Jade short story competition winner in 2018. This short story of 3000 words was previously published as part of the Romance Writers of Australia's Little Gems: Jade anthology in 2018. The Return of the Tiger Racing into the future brings back an unresolved past Southport, Australia, 1919. Tom Greenaway wants to forget the grief of losing so many friends in the war. He resumes his motor car racing career, only to find reminders of the past are closer than he could have imagined when a mystery driver challenges him. Can he resolve the past and create a better future? Lemon Cupcake Homecoming She's baking love into every cupcake for her homecoming hero Drayton, Darling Downs, Australia 1919. With eager and nervous anticipation, Cate bakes her James' favourite lemon cupcakes for his welcome home from war celebration. She's waited a long time for his return, but will he finally acknowledge his feelings for his best friend's younger sister? Our Selection Can newfound love overcome the pain of their mutual loss? Beechmont, Gold Coast hinterland, Australia, 1919. Bob's come home to the woman he loves…but she's his brother's widow and joint owner of his dairy farm. Is there any hope that his burning, guilt-filled love for her will ever be returned?
- All Quiet on the Western Plains: Homecomings Series, #2
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One war, two battle-scarred hearts, one chance for happiness. English nurse, Fleur Armitage, moves to outback Queensland to escape all reminders of the Great War. Jack Edgarson, pastoralist and war hero, is a damaged man living in isolation, fearful he may harm someone. Their lives become entangled, but dare they love each other?
- Journey's End on the Western Plains: Homecomings Series, #3
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'Coming home can be harder than leaving.' Outback Australia, 1924: Matron Marion Henderson of Idavale Private Hospital wants romance in her life and promises she'll go out with the first man who asks. That man is Bill Carter, ex-pastoralist, ex-soldier, wanderer, whose guilt about leaving home for war has kept him from returning ever since. Marion wants someone reliable with whom to share her life, but Bill's behaviour rekindles Marion's memories of her war-damaged first husband. Can they face their ghosts and create a future together?
Isabella Hargreaves
Isabella Hargreaves is an award-winning historical romance author. She writes Romance through the Ages, with a story to tell from the Regency era to Ancient Britain and to 1920s Australia. She loves writing about strong heroines finding the men to match them. She is a winner of the Romance Writers of Australia Romantic Book of the Year 2022 (novella category), the Romance Writers of New Zealand Koru Award 2018 (novella category) and the Romance Writers of Australia 'Little Gems' short story competition 2018, and a finalist in a number of other awards. Isabella lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she works as an historian and is butler to three moggies. When she's not reading and writing, Isabella loves horse-riding and scenic walks. She dreams of an around-the-world trip to indulge these passions. For more information about Isabella Hargreaves' books, and to sign up for email advice about her next release, go to: www.isabellahargreaves.com Follow on: Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/isabella-hargreaves Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7457181.Isabella_Hargreaves Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaHargreavesBooks
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