Böcker av Connie Monk

When a young girl is forced to uproot her city life to work on a farm, she finds unexpected happiness . . . and pain1955. When nineteen-year-old Tessa Richards' beloved grandmother dies she is forced to live with her Uncle Richard and Aunt Naomi on their farm. Deirdre has struggled since she was seriously injured in a riding accident, causing flare ups of her bad-temper, but she begins to flourish under Tessa's guidance. Meanwhile, Tessa flourishes under the attention of a friend of Deirdre's father, the distinguished author Giles Lampton. But it is a friendship that will cause heartache as well as happiness, and there are dark clouds on the horizon for them all... An enchanting saga of romance and hope perfect for fans of Rosie Harris and Ruth Hamilton.

War is coming, but can she weather the storm?It is the summer of 1939, and Kathie and Dennis Hawthorne are utterly content. They run a thriving market garden called Westways, and their lives are just as they always imagined. But when war arrives, Dennis, a member of the TA, is called up immediately, leaving Kathie to engage helpers and run the garden. As Kathie's narrow existence widens, her confidence grows, but with Dennis far away and his safety under threat, her world begins to fall apart. She is stirred by previously unknown emotions that bring her to despair. She must lean on her new friendships and the community that has blossomed around the garden to find the strength to overcome her own struggles, and to ensure Westways blooms. A charming and uplifting wartime saga for fans of Rosie Clarke and Kate Thompson.

An unexpected inheritance offers the chance for a fresh start...1957. An unexpected inheritance from her late aunt gives Louisa Harding the opportunity to move to Lexleigh and set up her own accountancy business. When she ends up delivering her new neighbour Bella's baby during a storm, a strong bond is formed between the two women. However, Louisa cannot help her growing attraction towards Bella's husband, Leo. Determined to overcome her feelings for Leo for the sake of her friendship with Bella, Louisa nevertheless finds it increasingly difficult to withstand temptation... A story of love and deception, secrets and guilt, and of the amazing power of female friendship in the face of adversity.