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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 theyre 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 of four returned servicemen after the trauma they experienced:
The Jade Keepsake
Some promises cant be kept
New Zealand, 1914-19. 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 hes 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 Australias 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 Australias Little Gems: Jade anthology in 2018.
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
Shes 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 friends younger sister?
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Can newfound love overcome the pain of their mutual loss?
Beechmont, Gold Coast hinterland, Australia, 1919. Bobs come home to the woman he loves but shes his brothers widow and joint owner of his dairy farm. Is there any hope that his burning, guilt-filled love for her will ever be returned?
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 theyre 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 of four returned servicemen after the trauma they experienced:
The Jade Keepsake
Some promises cant be kept
New Zealand, 1914-19. 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 hes 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 Australias 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 Australias Little Gems: Jade anthology in 2018.
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
Shes 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 friends younger sister?
Our Selection
Can newfound love overcome the pain of their mutual loss?
Beechmont, Gold Coast hinterland, Australia, 1919. Bobs come home to the woman he loves but shes his brothers widow and joint owner of his dairy farm. Is there any hope that his burning, guilt-filled love for her will ever be returned?
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