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Lochandee #4
Somewhere to Call Home
Previously published as Home to the Glens.
An emotional, sweeping story about love, loss and second chances.
Following the death of her father, Tina Donnelly arrives on the Maxwell farm to nurse the family matriarch Rachel. Without a family or a home to call her own, a fresh start in the verdant valleys of the Scottish countryside might just be what she needs . . .
She soon meets the devilishly handsome Paul Maxwell, Rachel’s grandson. Sparks fly between the two but Tina is determined to keep things professional. This suits Paul just fine. Abandoned by his mother as a young boy, the last thing he wants is to fall in love and open his heart once more.
Yet try as she might, Tina can’t help feeling drawn to the Maxwells and the peaceful Scottish lowlands. Can Tina and Paul heal from the scars of their past and find their way to each other?
An emotional, sweeping story about love, loss and second chances.
Following the death of her father, Tina Donnelly arrives on the Maxwell farm to nurse the family matriarch Rachel. Without a family or a home to call her own, a fresh start in the verdant valleys of the Scottish countryside might just be what she needs . . .
She soon meets the devilishly handsome Paul Maxwell, Rachel’s grandson. Sparks fly between the two but Tina is determined to keep things professional. This suits Paul just fine. Abandoned by his mother as a young boy, the last thing he wants is to fall in love and open his heart once more.
Yet try as she might, Tina can’t help feeling drawn to the Maxwells and the peaceful Scottish lowlands. Can Tina and Paul heal from the scars of their past and find their way to each other?
331 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Gwen Kirkwood
50 books70 followersAlthough I was born on a Yorkshire farm and went to school there I have lived most of my adult life in Scotland, UK. I am a widow now but my husband was a dairy farmer. My son continues farming and my younger daughter has a farm ice cream parlour. They both live near to me so they keep me up to date with life and changing trends and I enjoy my grandchildren’s company.
I did not start writing until my elder daughter went to university. I entered a Woman’s Weekly competition and I was fortunate when Lynda O'Byrne, the fiction editor, wrote to tell me she had liked my entry and suggested I finish it and send it to publisher Robert Hale. It was too long for their Rainbow Romance format but I made the changes suggested and it was published under the name Lynn Granger. Three more followed. I shall always be grateful for the early encouragement and patience I received at that time.
The purchase of an Amstrad computer for the farm accounts was a boon. It had a word processor - a great improvement on my typing and Tippex. This enabled me to write the four longer sagas in the Fairlyden series which starts around 1850 and follows the generations to the end of the First World War. My husband helped with research of farming history for these, delving into his collection of Scottish Farmer Albums going back to 1900. I wish I had listened to more of the stories from my grandparents.
Since winning the RNA Elizabeth Goudge Trophy in 2000 I have written eleven more sagas, all with Scottish settings.
I have recently uploaded my early romances under my own name of Gwen Kirkwood, to Amazon and Smashwords as e-books, also the first two of the Fairlyden series are now available as e-books. http://www.Amazon.com/author/gwenkirk...
I share a blog with four other writers at http://www.novelpointsofview.blogspot...
Occasionally I contribute to the RNA http://www.historicalsaganovels.blogs...
I did not start writing until my elder daughter went to university. I entered a Woman’s Weekly competition and I was fortunate when Lynda O'Byrne, the fiction editor, wrote to tell me she had liked my entry and suggested I finish it and send it to publisher Robert Hale. It was too long for their Rainbow Romance format but I made the changes suggested and it was published under the name Lynn Granger. Three more followed. I shall always be grateful for the early encouragement and patience I received at that time.
The purchase of an Amstrad computer for the farm accounts was a boon. It had a word processor - a great improvement on my typing and Tippex. This enabled me to write the four longer sagas in the Fairlyden series which starts around 1850 and follows the generations to the end of the First World War. My husband helped with research of farming history for these, delving into his collection of Scottish Farmer Albums going back to 1900. I wish I had listened to more of the stories from my grandparents.
Since winning the RNA Elizabeth Goudge Trophy in 2000 I have written eleven more sagas, all with Scottish settings.
I have recently uploaded my early romances under my own name of Gwen Kirkwood, to Amazon and Smashwords as e-books, also the first two of the Fairlyden series are now available as e-books. http://www.Amazon.com/author/gwenkirk...
I share a blog with four other writers at http://www.novelpointsofview.blogspot...
Occasionally I contribute to the RNA http://www.historicalsaganovels.blogs...
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January 19, 2024
Perfectly delightful
I love the Maxwell family. Reminders of the strength there is in a large family, who with love and understanding can bring about success earned through hard work. Tina is a delightful person and a perfect match for Paul Maxwell, who is trying to forge ahead with his plans for West Ruillion in partnership with Ryan Griege. Paul has decided he hasn’t any time for love and a wife . He is determined to undo the debacle his mother, Gerda left behind when she ran off leaving bank accounts empty and debts for the Maxwell family behind. Ahh,what transpires is a delightful end to a wonderful quartet of books.
I love the Maxwell family. Reminders of the strength there is in a large family, who with love and understanding can bring about success earned through hard work. Tina is a delightful person and a perfect match for Paul Maxwell, who is trying to forge ahead with his plans for West Ruillion in partnership with Ryan Griege. Paul has decided he hasn’t any time for love and a wife . He is determined to undo the debacle his mother, Gerda left behind when she ran off leaving bank accounts empty and debts for the Maxwell family behind. Ahh,what transpires is a delightful end to a wonderful quartet of books.
August 5, 2024
Somewhere to call home
Happy that all the Maxwell's got their happily ever after.I don't think that I could have given Gerta forgiveness or allowed her to die where she wanted or at peace after what she had done ,especially being the reason that Ewan died. Sorry that story ended. Wish you would continue their saga. What a gifted writer you are. I could picture everything as you described it.
Happy that all the Maxwell's got their happily ever after.I don't think that I could have given Gerta forgiveness or allowed her to die where she wanted or at peace after what she had done ,especially being the reason that Ewan died. Sorry that story ended. Wish you would continue their saga. What a gifted writer you are. I could picture everything as you described it.
August 3, 2023
Lovely ending to the quartet!
This 4th book was exactly what was needed to end this Maxwell Family saga! I've loved this family, all their friends, and extended relations. It's been great to read and live life with them!
This 4th book was exactly what was needed to end this Maxwell Family saga! I've loved this family, all their friends, and extended relations. It's been great to read and live life with them!
November 17, 2025
This set of 4 books is just wonderful to read and follows the lives of The Maxwell family and how each of them farm for Generations and the love that they share even through the ups and downs and sadness along the way
October 9, 2023
Love this book
Great romance and loved the ending. Some laughter and some tears but all in all a great read. I look forward to more from Gwen Kirkwood.
Great romance and loved the ending. Some laughter and some tears but all in all a great read. I look forward to more from Gwen Kirkwood.
December 8, 2023
Wonderful story
The whole story was wonderful I couldn't put the put and now that I have completed the series I am said. I would consider reading it again
The whole story was wonderful I couldn't put the put and now that I have completed the series I am said. I would consider reading it again
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