Don Hewson Series

In this second novel in the feel-good "Don Hewson" series "Don Hewson Gains Confidence", we have all the joys of a household of children. The children develop skills and talents and confidence. Max Hewson's biological father discovers Max. Andrea Wilkins has her baby. We learn more about the internal dynamics of the Daar family. Some sherry goes missing. Dennis Wilkins is propositioned by an adult lady. Don is landed with four cherubs. Abdullah Daar sparks into action. Don is asked if Max can give bone marrow to his younger half brother to save the child's life. Max learns of and meets his biological family. Angela Wilkins leaves prison. When the Wilkins move out they are replaced by six Mormon children, so we now have Muslims and Mormons and agnostics all living under the same roof. Later we have Jewish children. Don's shotgun comes out. The sherry mystery is resolved. David Wilkins' career as a child TV chef begins. Strangely, social workers still get cross with Don Hewson!

In "Don Hewson's Children Rise" (Book 7 in the Don Hewson series) Rebecca Johnson is headhunted, is very successful, and then is Called to a different service in Parliament. Ali Miah marries and is shanghaied for the third time. Robert Graham is at last able to walk. Mark Johnson's missionary stint nearly crashes because of a Las Vegas stripper. Damien Hewson thumps people. Charlotte Johnson's missionary experience is uplifting on many levels. Tohur Miah earns a First Class Honours Degree. The Daar fashion business is doing well.

In "Don Hewson's Children Fly" (Book 5 in the "Don Hewson" series) the Daar fashion business seizes a terrific opportunity. Don Hewson has to foster his English grandchildren. The TV program "Terrible Tykes" is a great success. Mark Johnson sees forbidden fruit. A tsunami in China creates opportunities for many of the children. Rebecca has early difficulties as a Mormon missionary. Ali Miah is called to the Colours. The Daar household is raided by the police. Sally Johnson flays a journalist. Cecil Byram discusses class and wealth.

In "Don Hewson's Children Soar" (Book 8 in the "Don Hewson" series) Ali Miah is shanghaied for the fourth time. Rebecca Johnson is hit by tragedy. Tohur's trip to the Olympics does not go well. Mark Johnson thrives in the business world. Mark Johnson meets a controversial good woman. Charlotte's missionary service is a great success, contrasting with what happens afterwards. David Wilkins is set to prosper. Abdullah Daar joins the local Mosque committee and goes into business for himself. Sahid Daar continues to become richer. Max Hewson lands on his feet. The theatrical children do well.

"Don Hewson Wins Tombola" is the first novel in the "Don Hewson" series of novels about an eccentric Yorkshire foster carer and the children he raises. Wealthy widower Don Hewson comes from a tough background. He is landed with a child. A social worker asks him to foster a large family. In this “feel good” novel we have violence, deaths, adult sex, a teenage pregnancy dilemma, a child in Intensive Care, adult pregnancies, more violence, births, a voice from the grave, a fairy godmother, more deaths, a wedding, and a honeymoon. We have love, good humour, and happiness.

In Book 4 of the feelgood Don Hewson series "Don Hewson's Children Blossom" the older children embark upon higher education and careers. Ali Miah disobeys a direct order. Tohur Miah develops his new career. Rebecca Johnson prepares to go on Mormon missionary service. Mark Johnson finds romance and a career. Charlotte writes a song. Many of the younger children are selected as actor musicians in a new television show. Don Hewson is trying to make the lame walk. Charlotte and Tohur are libelled. Don's big lads use excessive force to prevent the attempted abduction of Linda Donkin.

In "Don Hewson’s Children Launch" (Book 6 in the feelgood Don Hewson series) the Daar fashion business seizes a terrific opportunity. Max Hewson has difficulties with the police. Ali Miah gets shanghaied for the second time. Rebecca has mixed experiences as a Mormon missionary. Mark Johnson opens his mouth and ends up in China. Charlotte Johnson writes more songs. The Hewsons open a stage school. The Donkins leave Don Hewson. Dennis Wilkins’ autobiography is a best seller. Little Damien Hewson has grief.