Annemarie Brear

The Marsh Saga Series Alice (Book 4)London 1929. Lady Alice Mayton-Walsh has always been a free independent spirit, a woman ahead of her time. She has always been a risk taker, grabbing life with both hands and living it to the full after the premature death of her new husband in the Great War. With wealth and position, having travelled the world, Alice boldly defies convention and created, Sheer, her women's magazine to rival Vogue, However, after years of hard work and success, she finds that her life isn't as complete as she expected it to be. Something is missing.Vince, her brother's best friend, a man she has known since childhood, reveals plans to marry an heiress to save his family's fortunes. The news shocks Alice. He is throwing away his life marrying a woman he doesn't love, and what's more, Alice realises she wants more than just friendship with him.Yet, before she has a chance to follow her heart, Vince becomes a changed man. After losing everything, he turns his back on the glitzy and extravagant life and moves to the East End of London. Confused, Alice tries to understand this very different Vince, but it's not until she is confronted by three poor orphans and Vince's determination to help them that she recognises what has been missing in her life might be right under her nose. But a tragic accident threatens the happy future Alice has dreamed about. Has she lost her second chance to find love?

Book three in the Marsh Saga series She's the third sister, often overlooked and the last to know about anything that's happening in the family.Cece is gifted a cottage in the Scottish Highlands. She doesn't want a cottage or to go to Scotland. Her sisters' gifts were much more interesting.When spurned by the man she loves, and tasked with selling the beloved family home, Cece believes she will never find the contentment her sisters enjoy. Despondent and alone, Cece learns that another 'unwanted gift' is suddenly very real and forces her to flee to Scotland and to the hated cottage, which proves to be nothing as she imagined. Old, rundown and in need of some tender care like Cece, the cottage becomes her bolt hole to lick her wounds and hide from the world.Only, she didn't plan on sharing her home with a runaway orphan or finding herself the interest of the local villagers, especially the school teacher who breaks through her barriers and makes her feel special, and there's a certain brooding Highlander that she can't quite work out.However, just when Cece believes she might find her happy ever after, she is taught to take nothing for granted. Hurtful secrets are revealed, and happiness is destroyed. Who can she trust?Then, when she is at her lowest, one man shows her that not all is lost.

Series DistanteLibro 11851, Irlanda.Dopo aver sopportato per anni una devastante carestia di patate, Ellen Kittrick pu dirsi una vera sopravvissuta. La perdita dei raccolti e la lenta discesa in uno stato di estrema povert la trasformano dalla felice moglie e madre di famiglia che era una volta in una donna che fatica a tenere in vita i propri figli.Per mettere del cibo in tavola e impedire ai procuratori del suo proprietario terriero di demolire il cottage in cui vive a causa delle rate d'affitto non onorate, Ellen si oppone al volere della sua famiglia e inizia a lavorare nella tenuta di propriet di un uomo inglese. Ma con suo marito disoccupato e un cognato dal fare misterioso che la vuole tutta per s , Ellen si ritrova a dover affrontare ogni sfida con rinnovata forza.Una moltitudine di tragici eventi che le si pongono lungo il cammino la costringono a prendere un'importante decisione.Con il sostegno di un'insospettabile fonte, il britannico Rafe Hamilton, Ellen lascia l'Irlanda, insieme a ci che rimane della sua famiglia, per ricominciare d'accapo in un nuovo Paese.Ma riuscir la colonia a regalarle quel senso di sicurezza e gioia a cui aspira, specialmente ora che ha dovuto lasciarsi il cuore alle spalle?Riuscir Ellen a trovare la felicit in una terra straniera?O ha forse commesso il pi grande errore della sua vita?

Ein fernes Erbe. Buch 3 der Distant-Reihe.Die in Irland geborene, aber in Australien aufgewachsene Bridget Kittrick, eigenwillig und unabh ngig, ist bereit, ihren Wert unter Beweis zu stellen. Auf ihrer Geburtstagsfeier lernt sie Lincoln Huntley kennen, einen Mann mit einer geheimnisvollen Vergangenheit, die Bridgets Anziehungskraft auf ihn nur noch verst rkt. Doch so sehr sie Lincoln auch bewundert, seine Geheimnisse bringen ihn dazu, Abstand zu ihr zu halten.Nachdem ihre Eltern aus gesch ftlichen Gr nden nach Irland zur ckkehren m ssen, ist Bridget entschlossen, ihrer Familie zu beweisen, dass sie f hig ist, das Anwesen ihrer Mutter zu verwalten. Doch ein skrupelloser Nachbar, Mr. Roache, hegt einen tiefen Groll gegen die Familie und richtet all seinen Hass auf Bridget. Roache sorgt daf r, dass Bridget von Bushrangern verschleppt wird, die sie tief in die Berge zum Versteck eines gebildeter Str fling bringen. Donovan ist anders als alle M nner, die Bridget je kennengelernt hat, und schon bald zeigt er ihr eine Seite von sich, die ihr Herz h her schlagen l sst. Wenn es sich bei ihm doch nur nicht um einen entlaufenen Str fling und bei ihr um die Tochter einer wohlhabenden Familie handeln w rde. Ihre Br der und Lincoln Huntley sind auf der Suche nach ihr, aber als Bridget gezwungen ist, sich mit ersch tternden Konsequenzen um ihr Leben zu k mpfen, wei sie, dass es kein Zur ck mehr gibt. Donovans hartes Leben ist jetzt auch ihres.Doch Lincoln Huntley weigert sich, aufzugeben. Er will Bridget finden, und vielleicht wird ihre Liebe das Heilmittel f r seine Wunden sein, oder wird er zu sp t kommen, um Bridget vor sich selbst zu retten?Eine Frau. Zwei M nner mit zwei dunklen Vergangenheiten.Was ist ihr Schicksal?

1851 Irland.Nachdem mehrere Jahre eine verheerende Kartoffelf ule ihr Land heimgesucht hat, ist Ellen Kittrick eine berlebensk nstlerin geworden. Missernten und ein Abstieg in die Armut verwandeln sie von einer gl cklichen Ehefrau und Mutter in eine Frau, die um das berleben ihrer Kinder k mpft. Um ihre Kinder ern hren zu k nnen und um zu verhindern, dass der P chter ihr Haus wegen unbezahlter Pacht abrei t, widersetzt sich Ellen ihrer Familie und arbeitet auf dem Landgut eines Engl nders. Doch nachdem ihr Mann seine Arbeit verloren hat und ihr Schwager sie f r sich gewinnen will, muss Ellen jeder Herausforderung mit neuer Kraft begegnen. Nach einer Reihe ersch tternder Ereignisse ist sie gezwungen, eine lebensver ndernde Entscheidung zu treffen. Mit der unerwarteten Unterst tzung des Engl nders Rafe Hamilton gelingt es Ellen Irland mit dem, was von ihrer Familie brig ist, zu verlassen, um in einem fremden Land neu anzufangen.Aber wird die Kolonie ihr die Sicherheit und das Gl ck bescheren, nach denen sie sich sehnt, vor allem, nachdem sie ihr Herz zur ckgelassen hat? Kann Ellen in einem unbekannten Land gedeihen?Oder hat sie den gr ten Fehler ihres Lebens begangen?

York, Yorkshire, England, 1852When Caroline Lawson becomes a young widow, her grief is deepened by the loss of her farm. A rash decision to travel to York to find work doesn't turn out as she expected. Alone and vulnerable, she is unprepared for the harshness of the narrow dirty streets. With money running low and work difficult to come by, Caroline fears she will soon have no choice but to knock on the dreaded workhouse door. However, she is not without hope, and with her new friends, feisty Trixie, and her two little sisters and the unique Mussy, Caroline learns she is stronger than she realised and that even in the worst of times, friendship is all you need. Only Trixie and Mussy each have their own secrets, ones which will test their newly formed bonds with Caroline. When tragedy strikes again, and secrets are revealed, Caroline knows she must protect her friends and get them out of the dangerous city to the countryside she loves, but will she find there the happiness she once had? Or has the past destroyed any dreams for a happy future?

Born in Ireland but raised in Australia, Bridget Kittrick, headstrong and independent, is ready to show her worth. She meets Lincoln Huntley, a man with a mysterious past which only heightens Bridget's attraction to him. As much as she admires Lincoln, his secrets drive a wedge between them.Left in charge of her mother's estate while her parents return to Ireland for business, Bridget is determined to prove to her family that she is capable. However, a vicious neighbour, Mr Roache, holds a grudge against the family and turns his attentions on Bridget. Roache orchestrates for Bridget to be kidnapped by wanted men, bushrangers. They take her deep into mountainous country to a hideout where an educated convict hides. Donovan is unlike any other man Bridget has known and he soon shows her a side to him that pulls at her heart. Only, he is a runaway convict, and she the daughter from a wealthy family. Her brothers, with Lincoln Huntley, are searching for her, but when Bridget is forced to defend herself with harrowing consequences, she knows there is no going home. Living rough with Donovan is her life now.Yet, Lincoln Huntley refuses to give up. He will find Bridget and perhaps her love will be the salve to his wounds, or will he be too late to save Bridget from herself?One woman. Two men with two hidden pasts.What is her fate?

1913 Yorkshire, England Beth Beaumont enjoys her life as a rhubarb farmer's daughter in West Yorkshire. Working on the family's stall selling the fruit and vegetables grown in their own fields gives her a sense of purpose and is healthier than working in a dangerous cotton mill. Although not thinking of marriage, when Beth meets Noah Jackson, a village miner, she is suddenly very aware of Noah as a man who could change her mind. The summer brings the two closer and their feelings deepen while Noah studies hard to fulfill his dreams of becoming a teacher and securing a better life than his parents endure. But, a disaster at the coal mine changes lives forever. Noah's plans are shattered. His love for Beth is put at risk, and he fears they can never find happiness together.However, another man wants Beth. Louis Melville, the wealthy son of a local gentry family, is acutely aware of Beth's beauty and he wants her for himself. At first, he is willing to offer marriage, but when Beth turns him down in favour of Noah, Melville, furious to be denied, reeks revenge with devastating consequences.Will Beth and Noah find the happiness they wish for or will overwhelming events break them apart?

Audrey Pearson's life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother's perfume and gone are the friends and acquaintances - instead nurses roam the hallways.Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry arrives at Twelve Pines. Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the Captain, but he is remote towards her. Puzzled by his cold behaviour, Audrey tries to learn more about the handsome Captain. He reveals that he's lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry.However, despite this, Audrey believes she can change his mind and make him aware he doesn't have to spend his life alone. The ice around Jake's heart begins to melt. For years he has rejected the possibility of finding love again because of the pain it caused him before, but the beautiful Audrey shows him her love and she needs someone to love her in return.Could he honestly walk away from her, from the love that could be his?

Can one delicious summer affair be enough to keep them together? Fleur Stanthorpe, an Australian, arrives in Whitby, England to live out a dream after surviving cancer. She's to open a bookshop cafe and experience the English way of life for the summer before returning home and settling down. Only she hasn't counted on meeting gorgeous Irishman, Patrick Donnelly. Their attraction is instant, their goals a world apart. He is looking for a solid relationship for the first time since his divorce five years ago. She is having her last fling at freedom before returning home to family and responsibilities. Their problems are more than surviving a hot summer of romance, but wondering what will happen when the summer draws to an end and Fleur returns to the other side of the world.

A BRAND NEW historical saga from BESTSELLING author AnneMarie Brear A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. ???? Wakefield, 1901 Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help. The girl – Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance. Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert. As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build. But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door? Praise for AnneMarie Brear: 'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller 'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane 'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ?????????? Reader Review 'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ?????????? Reader Review

A BRAND NEW historical saga from BESTSELLING author AnneMarie Brear A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. ???? Wakefield, 1901 Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help. The girl – Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance. Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert. As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build. But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door? Praise for AnneMarie Brear: 'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller 'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane 'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ?????????? Reader Review 'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ?????????? Reader Review

A BRAND NEW historical saga from BESTSELLING author AnneMarie Brear A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. ???? Wakefield, 1901 Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help. The girl – Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance. Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert. As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build. But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door? Praise for AnneMarie Brear: 'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller 'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane 'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ?????????? Reader Review 'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ?????????? Reader Review

A BRAND NEW historical saga from BESTSELLING author AnneMarie Brear A heartwrenching and emotional tale of courage, friendship and lost love, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Rosie Goodwin and Rita Bradshaw. ???? Wakefield, 1901 Emmeline Ashworth has never known real want. As the grocer’s daughter, she has warm meals, a solid roof, and a father who dotes on her. She’s always understood she is luckier than most, but nothing prepares her for the day a half-starved young woman runs into the shop, desperate for help. The girl – Lily - is bruised and ragged from the slums that sprawl at the edge of town and opens Emmie’s eyes to the harsh realities of life for some in Wakefield. Determined to offer her friendship and a lifeline, Emmie faces resistance from her beau, Rupert, who insists Emmie must keep her distance. Then Emmie meets Sebastian Fraser, a passionate local councillor fighting to improve conditions in the slums. His compassion mirrors her own—and awakens feelings she can’t ignore. Feelings she’s never had for Rupert. As Emmie risks everything to protect Lily from the dangers she’s fled, she must choose between the safe life she’s always known and the braver, kinder world she longs to build. But can Lily find a place in Emmie’s life or will the shadows of the slums follow her to their door? Praise for AnneMarie Brear: 'AnneMarie Brear writes gritty, compelling sagas that grip from the first page.' Bestselling author Fenella J Miller 'Mesmerising from beginning to end.' Bestselling author Lizzie Lane 'I love this author's books. They hold you until the very end.' ?????????? Reader Review 'I enjoyed it so much I didn't want the story to end.' ?????????? Reader Review

Where the Poppies Dance - Book 2 in the Family Ties Series When the distressing shadows of war fall across Europe, Olivia Brodie watches the man she loves, Captain Spencer Middleton, lead his men proudly to the front, his final words a promise to return. Left behind among the working-class neighbours she calls family, Olivia clings to hope as the world around her changes forever. Her spirited younger brother, Lachie, eager to prove himself, enlists underage-his letters home filled with bravado and dreams of glory. Before long, Olivia realises she is carrying Spencer's child and then devastating news arrives from France, leaving her heartbroken. Olivia leans on her neighbours for strength, especially the mother-like figure of Tess. In a time when the future feels as fragile as the lives lost to war, Olivia must find the courage to protect the life growing within her and to believe that love can endure even through the darkest days. Will Spencer return to her? Or will the promise of a future remain only a dream whispered across the fields of poppies? Set against the sweeping backdrop of World War I and the unbreakable spirit of England's home front, Where the Poppies Dance is a powerful tale of love, loss, and a young woman's fight to keep hope alive when all seems lost.