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Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble #Review #HomeFrontNurses

  It is now 1943 and we follow the lives of the Home Front Nurses as they cope with the effects of the Second World War. Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble is published on February 13th by Boldwood Books .     ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury.   My Thoughts   The story of the Home Front Nurses continues into 1943 and Freda's ambition to nurse abroad gets ever closer. Her brother ,James, returns from the war having had a traumatic experi...
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A Highland Family Affair by Lisa Hobman #Review

I am so happy to be on the tour for Lisa Hobman's third Scottish Highlands novel, A Highland Family Affair. It is published by Boldwood Books on October 21st. 

 
  Can people ever really change or are family ties always set to unravel? 

After inheriting Drumblair Castle over her older brother Kerr, Lady Olivia MacBain has had to forge a new life for herself far away from New York and her dream career in fashion. She fears her brother's bitterness has fractured their relationship to the point of no return and is still clearing away the devastation he left when he disappeared. 

Kerr's unexpected return and supposed change of heart raises eyebrows. He is now seeking forgiveness and to rebuild the bridges he previously wrecked, but can he be trusted, or is it all just smoke and mirrors? 

While her friends are settling down, Olivia patiently waits for childhood sweetheart Brodie to propose and wonders if she will ever get her happy ever after. Can Olivia find a happy future or are promises always made to be broken? 

Perfect for the fans of Alison Sherlock, Jessica Redland and Fay Keenan.

My Thoughts

This is an enjoyable series which builds up a web of relationships which tell you a lot about the community in Drumblair. Sibling relationships are complicated and none more so than that between Olivia and her brother, Kerr. You are kept guessing as to Kerr’s real motivations in returning home. Olivia cannot decide whether she can trust him and whether he will ever truly accept the fact that she has been named heir, over her. 

    You also see how life is going on for the friends of Drumblair as they look to establish a life elsewhere. As always, the setting in the Highlands is gorgeous and makes you want to visit the Castle. there is friendship, family, love and romance to savour as the story develops. This is another winner from Lisa Hobman .

In short: are family ties strong enough?

About the Author


Lisa Hobman has written many brilliantly reviewed women’s fiction titles – the first of which was shortlisted by the RNA for their debut novel award. In 2012 Lisa relocated her family from Yorkshire to a village in Scotland and this beautiful backdrop now inspires her uplifting and romantic stories.

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Thanks to Lisa Hobman, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.


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