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Follow the Swallow Home
At a crossroads, Keanna Dixon packs her car and hits the road. She stops in the small town of Regina Beach, where she pitches her tent after deciding to stay awhile. At twenty-five she’s ready to put down roots and this little town may be the perfect place to do it.
Keith Campbell, at thirty, is happy with his independent life. Computers are his playground, racquetball his sport, and his thoughts are not concerned about love or family. But with the unexpected responsibility of caring for his five-year-old deaf nephew, he finds himself on a ranch, because of a pony.
Keith knows all about apps and blogs, and he hopes his research will assist him in showing Keanna that he is her home.
Keith Campbell, at thirty, is happy with his independent life. Computers are his playground, racquetball his sport, and his thoughts are not concerned about love or family. But with the unexpected responsibility of caring for his five-year-old deaf nephew, he finds himself on a ranch, because of a pony.
Keith knows all about apps and blogs, and he hopes his research will assist him in showing Keanna that he is her home.
262 pages, Paperback
Published July 12, 2023
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About the author
Annette Bower
9 books185 followersAuthor of short stories published in anthologies and magazines in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Annette writes contemporary novels with a nod to social issues.
Her novel, Woman of Substance explores women's relationship to their body image and also being an adult orphan, and ends with love.
Her novel, Moving On explores grief, rehabilitation for a returned home Canadian soldier, and friendship growing into love.
Her third novel, Fearless Destiny, looks at adults discovering their own path in life and a community that accepts inclusion. This novel also explores intentional love.
Ponytails and Promises explore strong women needing assistance from a nurturing male.
Oranges for Miranda is a mature hero and heroine who have never met before. They do not have a history.
Follow the Swallow Home is heartwarming and cautious love.
Student of virtual book promotion.
Townie bicycle rider.
Traveller, soon to return to Portugal's Algarve.
Walker and short marathon walker whose fitness tracker tells her she has walked 8,400,000 steps since Sept. 2013. This indicates that sometimes she is a slug while her butt is in the chair and her fingers are on the keyboard.
She has a website at: www.annettebower.com and sends out a newsletter on the third Thursday of every month.
Annette writes contemporary novels with a nod to social issues.
Her novel, Woman of Substance explores women's relationship to their body image and also being an adult orphan, and ends with love.
Her novel, Moving On explores grief, rehabilitation for a returned home Canadian soldier, and friendship growing into love.
Her third novel, Fearless Destiny, looks at adults discovering their own path in life and a community that accepts inclusion. This novel also explores intentional love.
Ponytails and Promises explore strong women needing assistance from a nurturing male.
Oranges for Miranda is a mature hero and heroine who have never met before. They do not have a history.
Follow the Swallow Home is heartwarming and cautious love.
Student of virtual book promotion.
Townie bicycle rider.
Traveller, soon to return to Portugal's Algarve.
Walker and short marathon walker whose fitness tracker tells her she has walked 8,400,000 steps since Sept. 2013. This indicates that sometimes she is a slug while her butt is in the chair and her fingers are on the keyboard.
She has a website at: www.annettebower.com and sends out a newsletter on the third Thursday of every month.
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September 19, 2023
The story revolves around Gerry, a young boy who has lost his hearing and who is grieving the loss of his father. When his mother is called back into service and sent overseas, his Uncle Keith steps in to look after him. He meets Keanna, who has experience within the deaf and hard of hearing community, when his nephew starts to feel overwhelmed and she offers to help them adjust to new circumstances.
The main characters, Keanna, Keith and Gerry are well developed and you really get to know who they are. Keanna and Keith have different approaches to solving challenges. But they listen to each other and they find a way to work together. The quaint resort town of Regina Beach is the perfect setting and a lovely look at life in a rural Saskatchewan. You are introduced to many examples of this as Keanna and Keith get to know each other.
Follow the Swallow Home fits perfectly into the gentle romance genre. You find tenderness in the timely arrival of a little teddy bear that gives Keanna someone to talk to as she searches for connection within the small town. You find it in sticky notes Keith places around their rooms to help his little nephew. You find it the baking of cakes, and the offering of apples to horses, and in all the little things this community does to take care of each other. It’s what you find within the pages of an Annette Bower book. Gentle stories about real people connecting with each other and their surroundings. Definitely recommend.
The main characters, Keanna, Keith and Gerry are well developed and you really get to know who they are. Keanna and Keith have different approaches to solving challenges. But they listen to each other and they find a way to work together. The quaint resort town of Regina Beach is the perfect setting and a lovely look at life in a rural Saskatchewan. You are introduced to many examples of this as Keanna and Keith get to know each other.
Follow the Swallow Home fits perfectly into the gentle romance genre. You find tenderness in the timely arrival of a little teddy bear that gives Keanna someone to talk to as she searches for connection within the small town. You find it in sticky notes Keith places around their rooms to help his little nephew. You find it the baking of cakes, and the offering of apples to horses, and in all the little things this community does to take care of each other. It’s what you find within the pages of an Annette Bower book. Gentle stories about real people connecting with each other and their surroundings. Definitely recommend.
July 26, 2023
Great Romantic Story.
Annette Bower writes a romantic tale with Follow the Swallow Home. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. I enjoyed it so much, that I have now followed the author and look for more books to read. The reader is introduced to Keanna and Keith, total opposites and their meeting is just happenstance. Keanna is looking for a new life, she may be young, but she wants to settle down, somewhere, and figure out what to do in the next stage of her life. Keith is independent, and he is more focused on living life, rather than finding love or even family, but then he has no choice with the family, as he had to take care of his nephew. Keith finds his life going in a different direction than he planned or even wanted, and then there is that connection with Keanna, that can't be hidden. The story is endearing and heartbreaking. This author brings the story to life. The chemistry between the characters is not forced, but seemed to tell a story of its own. It is a truly embraceable story. A genuine character driven story! Follow the Swallow Home is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.
Annette Bower writes a romantic tale with Follow the Swallow Home. I haven't read anything by this author before, and what a hidden gem. I enjoyed it so much, that I have now followed the author and look for more books to read. The reader is introduced to Keanna and Keith, total opposites and their meeting is just happenstance. Keanna is looking for a new life, she may be young, but she wants to settle down, somewhere, and figure out what to do in the next stage of her life. Keith is independent, and he is more focused on living life, rather than finding love or even family, but then he has no choice with the family, as he had to take care of his nephew. Keith finds his life going in a different direction than he planned or even wanted, and then there is that connection with Keanna, that can't be hidden. The story is endearing and heartbreaking. This author brings the story to life. The chemistry between the characters is not forced, but seemed to tell a story of its own. It is a truly embraceable story. A genuine character driven story! Follow the Swallow Home is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that anyone who reads this book, to also write a review.
October 28, 2023
After her dream of marital bliss was shattered, Keanna ran off to wallow in self-pity alone. Well, until she finds a lost bear with a message: Keep me until you don’t need me.
The narrative was nice and descriptive, but the pace was rather long and slow.
“A person who gave care wherever she saw a need,” Keanna spends her time helping out a local community nearby. She’s very sweet and kind.
Although this was nicely written, it mostly felt uneventful for me. Most of the time, you see Keanna helping out at various tasks. She seemed to have found a connection with a deaf boy. Somewhere in all this there is a love interest, but it doesn’t develop as fast or as smoothly as I would’ve liked.
Overall, this was a fairly nice read, but it could’ve been better.
The narrative was nice and descriptive, but the pace was rather long and slow.
“A person who gave care wherever she saw a need,” Keanna spends her time helping out a local community nearby. She’s very sweet and kind.
Although this was nicely written, it mostly felt uneventful for me. Most of the time, you see Keanna helping out at various tasks. She seemed to have found a connection with a deaf boy. Somewhere in all this there is a love interest, but it doesn’t develop as fast or as smoothly as I would’ve liked.
Overall, this was a fairly nice read, but it could’ve been better.
August 9, 2023
Follow the Swallow Home was a sweet small-town romance that kept me reading without stopping. I usually read more intense romances, but I had no problems with this one. At times the book pulled at my heartstrings.
Very much worth the read.
Well done, author.
Very much worth the read.
Well done, author.
September 3, 2023
This was a nice read to escape reality from! Nice cozy little romance in a small town.
September 15, 2023
Another great read from this amazing author. Thoroughly enjoyed the romantic story situated in a small town in Saskatchewan....Regina Beach.
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