The Kristin Hannah Collection: Volume 2: Winter Garden, Night Road, Home Front

by Kristin Hannah

Available for the first time in this stunning electronic edition, THE KRISTIN HANNAH VOLUME 2 is sure to delight the beloved, blockbuster bestselling author's legions of fans. WINTER GARDENMeredith and Nina Whitson are as different as sisters can be. One stayed at home to raise her children and manage the family apple orchard; the other followed a dream and traveled the world to become a famous photojournalist. But when their beloved father falls ill, Meredith and Nina find themselves together again, standing alongside their cold, disapproving mother, Anya, who even now, offers no comfort to her daughters. As children, the only connection between them was the Russian fairy tale Anya sometimes told the girls at night. On his deathbed, their father extracts a promise from the women in his the fairy tale will be told one last time—and all the way to the end. Thus begins an unexpected journey into the truth of Anya's life in war-torn Leningrad, more than five decades ago. NIGHT ROADFor eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children's needs above her own, and it shows—her twins, Mia and Zach—are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close-knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia's best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable. Then one hot summer's night one decision will change the course of all their lives. HOME FRONTLike many couples, Michael and Jolene Zarkades have to face the pressures of everyday life—children, careers, bills, chores—even as their twelve-year marriage is falling apart. Then an unexpected deployment sends Jolene deep into harm's way and leaves defense attorney Michael at home, unaccustomed to being a single parent to their two girls.

1252 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2014

About the author

Kristin Hannah is the award-winning and bestselling author of more than 20 novels including the international blockbuster, The Nightingale, which was named Goodreads Best Historical fiction novel for 2015 and won the coveted People's Choice award for best fiction in the same year. It was named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon, iTunes, Buzzfeed, the Wall Street Journal, Paste, and The Week. In 2018,

The Great Alone became an instant New York Times #1 bestseller and was named the Best Historical Novel of the Year by Goodreads.

The Four Winds was published in February of 2021 and immediately hit #1 on the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie bookstore's bestseller lists. Additionally, it was selected as a book club pick by the both Today Show and The Book Of the Month club, which named it the best book of 2021.

Firefly Lane, her beloved novel about two best friends, was the #1 Netflix series around the world, in the week it came out. The popular tv show stars Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke and Season Two is currently set to conclude the series on April 27, 2023.

Her new novel, The Women, about a young woman coming of age during the turbulent 1960's in America, who joins the Army Nurse Corps and serves in Vietnam will be published February 6th, 2024.

A former attorney, Kristin lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Reviews

[Lisa Kruse · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the winter garden but there is no option for just reviewing that book by itself. If this had been the first book I read of hers, I would have not read another. The story of Leningrad is amazing but the rest of the story-the sisters and mom in present day is cheesy and repetitive. Hannah spends two hundred pages laying out how the sisters are unemotional, destroying their relationships with men because of their cold Russian mother. The story of Leningrad kept me reading and is Hannah at her finest. If it had just been the story of the war, I would have raved about the book. If you’re looking to start reading her books I would definitely recommend The Great Alone, Firefly Lane, or the nightingale.

[Jennifer Hanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Winter garden is an incredible story of the strength and love of women, mothers and sisters. Emotional heart wrenching story of a women’s surviving Russia during WWII.

How Front was such an emotional journey of a women leaving her family to go to war. It had my crying throughout the whole story. She takes you through all the nuances and growth of so many relationships and captures what it would be like for a military family.

Kristin Hannah writes beautiful stories about the strength and courage of women and the power of friendships. The women in her stories aren’t saved my the love of men but by their love for each other mothers and daughters, sisters, and friends!

[Suzanne Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the winter garden. It was a little bit droll at first But as the story of the young Vera evolved it became more compelling. I’m yet to read a book by Kristen Hannah that I don’t likeI really really enjoyed her stories. The characters are rich and the stories are always fast moving & page turning!!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved "Winter Garden," and is the only one of this set that I'v read. (Why aren't these listed separately? Strange!).

I loved the relationships in the family from mother to mother, daughter to daughter, husbands to wives and daughters. I really enjoyed learning about the Siege of Leningrad that was so brutal and cruel and yet there were some people who survived! It is remarkable what the human spirit and body can withstand.

It is another book that just speaks so loudly about how important it is foster our family relationships and keep trying even when there are problems, challenges. Family life shapes all of us.

[Rania Schreiber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for The Night Road. What a tearjerker! I just love Kristin Hannah. This is the first book of hers I read that wasn’t historical fiction, such a beautiful story. It’s crazy how one instance can change so many people’s lives. The struggle that this family went through was absolutely heart wrenching. I loved this quote:” There was a beauty in chaos, a wildness that hinted at things gone wrong and mistakes overcome.”

[Allura Mack · Rating 5 out of 5]

a book every military hero and family should read!

I just finished the book. I’m crying. This is so well-written and emphasized an ongoing crisis in our great country. We have vets who need our help. They served our country to protect the freedoms we all take for granted daily. The world, the government, needs to take care of our people when they return and help them overcome the unimaginable sights, experiences, and fear from fighting the wars we find ourselves in time and time again. Thank you for the insight, the reality, the struggles. I enjoyed this book immensly.

[Brooklyn Snyder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just finished reading The Winter Garden (only one of the set I’ve read) and I’m left speechless. An amazing work of historical fiction that is both heartbreaking and still so delicately heartwarming.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I couldn't get into Winter Garden, so I never finished it. Night Road and Home front were excellent. Kristin certainly does her research when writing about wars and the effect on families. Thoroughly enjoyed both books.

[Sharon Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't read this edition - only Winter Garden. I didn't know how to take the wrong one out. Good read but not the intensity of the Nightingale.

[Susana Voets · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only read Winter Garden but LOVED it.....sad, hopeful, thought provoking and gripping!

[Claudia Simons · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t know why these books aren’t listed individually. My five star rating is for “The Winter Garden “.

[Katlady · Rating 4 out of 5]

An emotional draining story. A very sad time in history. Although very slow getting going once it picked up the pace and was hard to put down

[Charlene Plowman · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have only read Winter Garden, wish it was listed separately. A very interesting read and I learned about war torn Leningrad.

[Lavonne · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can never go wrong with Kristin Hannah! Ever! Make sure you have your box of tissues handy too!

[Jennifer Moughon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The winter garden is one of the favorites of her books.
A family who has never truly known who each other is until the father dies. The family comes together and reunited with lost family from WWII.

[Kathy Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit of a slow start, but picked and continued to get more and more engrossing!

[Laurel Jeremiadoss · Rating 5 out of 5]

I only read The Winter Garden but I couldn’t find it just listed separately

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonder story of love of a young Russian woman & an American soldier.

[Nina Tarr · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5! Just The Winter Garden.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three amazing books.

[Peggy House · Rating 5 out of 5]

Had a difficult getting beyond the beginning of the book. Once I did it came alive.

[Cheryl Lahaise · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a moving story. Sad but very moving. Loved it

[Rachel Dickson · Rating 2 out of 5]

The winter garden -

[Jennifer Maschoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is for the winter garden. Her books always give me strong emotions. I loved this book so much. My favorite author!

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven’t read Home Front yet but I plan to.A great collection!

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read The Night Road but couldn’t find an option for that🥴 It was good!

[Joanne Newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve all three of these books. Kristen Hannah never fails to keep me coming back to her books

[Krista · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quickly becoming a fan of Kristin Hannah . Night Road is touching . Finding friends , loss and gaining happiness once again. Quick eead

[Carol Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

I am reviewing only The Night Road--but this is how it appeared.
It is not a quality book.
I guess Hannah is hot and cold as a writer.
Was she trying to appeal to young adults in this one?

[Annalee Christopherson]

Just Winter Garden