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The Inheritance Far From Home
After 25 years of marriage, Barbie Stopford thought she knew everything about her husband. Turns out, Eddie saved his biggest secret for after he died.
When a dusty legal document reveals he left her a hidden estate in Bakewell, England, Barbie does something that shocks everyone, including She books two last-minute tickets and drags her reluctant daughter across the Atlantic.
Florence isn't thrilled—but after a summer she’d rather forget, a spontaneous trip to a storybook English village might be exactly what she needs.
The estate is grand. The locals claim it’s haunted. And the quiet groundskeeper seems to know more about Eddie’s past than Barbie ever did.
As the women uncover clues tucked between cozy garden paths and pints at the village pub, they begin to piece together a version of Eddie neither of them expected. And when Florence finds herself drawn to the groundskeeper’s son (who’s as kind as he is charming), it's a refreshing change from the life she's been pretending to live.
In this strange place, far from home, they both start to wonder if this detour was part of the healing all along.
Some inheritances come with strings attached. This one comes with buried secrets, uncomfortable truths, and the chance to finally stop running from their grief.
This is Book 1 in a brand-new, heartfelt, clean and wholesome series. Scroll up to begin reading today!
When a dusty legal document reveals he left her a hidden estate in Bakewell, England, Barbie does something that shocks everyone, including She books two last-minute tickets and drags her reluctant daughter across the Atlantic.
Florence isn't thrilled—but after a summer she’d rather forget, a spontaneous trip to a storybook English village might be exactly what she needs.
The estate is grand. The locals claim it’s haunted. And the quiet groundskeeper seems to know more about Eddie’s past than Barbie ever did.
As the women uncover clues tucked between cozy garden paths and pints at the village pub, they begin to piece together a version of Eddie neither of them expected. And when Florence finds herself drawn to the groundskeeper’s son (who’s as kind as he is charming), it's a refreshing change from the life she's been pretending to live.
In this strange place, far from home, they both start to wonder if this detour was part of the healing all along.
Some inheritances come with strings attached. This one comes with buried secrets, uncomfortable truths, and the chance to finally stop running from their grief.
This is Book 1 in a brand-new, heartfelt, clean and wholesome series. Scroll up to begin reading today!
- GenresFiction
83 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2025
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About the author
June Woods
171 books110 followersJune Woods is a coffee-loving beach bum who has spent the last decade traveling the states and meeting interesting people.
She was born and raised in Florida but has called everywhere home for a little while.
She’s been obsessed with reading ever since she learned how to, and has been writing short stories for as long as she can remember.
Her first love will always be mysteries, but she also dabbles in romantic suspense and comedy.
You can expect her books to be light, fluffy, and full of emotion. June loves making her readers feel something, even if it's just laughter.
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She was born and raised in Florida but has called everywhere home for a little while.
She’s been obsessed with reading ever since she learned how to, and has been writing short stories for as long as she can remember.
Her first love will always be mysteries, but she also dabbles in romantic suspense and comedy.
You can expect her books to be light, fluffy, and full of emotion. June loves making her readers feel something, even if it's just laughter.
Follow her on Amazon to be notified when new books are released:
https://www.amazon.com/June-Woods/e/B...
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January 21, 2026
A sweet, short read. I hope something really interesting comes from the ending of this series bc my brain is going wild with all the possibilities lol
October 2, 2025
So bizarre— thought I was reading a novel , and I was but it is split into 6 books that are hardly longer than a short story. The whole thing was a cliche.
October 12, 2025
The Inheritance Far From Home is an enjoyable, emotionally resonant beginning to a series. It strikes a warm balance between mystery, romance, and healing after loss. It doesn’t aim to shock or deeply complicate; rather, it wants to provide comfort, gentle intrigue, emotional connection, and the promise of more to come.
If I were rating it, I’d give it ★★★½‑★★★★☆ (3.5‑4 stars) depending on how much you like clean, warm romance with a sprinkle of mystery.
If I were rating it, I’d give it ★★★½‑★★★★☆ (3.5‑4 stars) depending on how much you like clean, warm romance with a sprinkle of mystery.
March 4, 2026
short click bait
This is one of those "books" that is the length of a chapter and then they want you to go to another book. Just write one book and make them chapters for goodness sake.
This is one of those "books" that is the length of a chapter and then they want you to go to another book. Just write one book and make them chapters for goodness sake.
February 21, 2026
Scam
Books are only 80 to 87 pages..get started and it stops so you have to buy book 2_. On and on to 6 or7 books
Books are only 80 to 87 pages..get started and it stops so you have to buy book 2_. On and on to 6 or7 books
September 6, 2025
The saga is to be continued...in book 2!
This is a rather short introduction to the rest of the 6 book tale at only 83 pages. I read it in less than 2 hours.
This begins with Barbie talking to her boss at the firm she is an office assistant in. I think that's right. I suppose that isn't too important really. Her boss is practically begging Barbie to take some time off of work for herself. I'm under the impression she works a whole lot.
Barbie's husband passed away a year ago and she only took half of her allotted bereavement time off. Her daughter Florence "Flo" is out of college for the year and flew in to visit with her mother for a couple weeks, or so.
Flo called her mother at work to tell her the basement flooded so Barbie hurries home to clean up. The two decide to to through the boxes they had saved from being drenched and in one of the boxes are letters from her husband's parents that are asking he return home to the UK - they are currently in America.
Barbie and Flo ultimately discover Ed owned a property in the UK and now that he's deceased the property belongs to Barbie.
So, Barbie buys 2 plane tickets for her and Flo to go check the property out. They arrive at the address listed in Ed's will and find out something crazy!
Now it's time to find out more info...
Book 2...
This is a rather short introduction to the rest of the 6 book tale at only 83 pages. I read it in less than 2 hours.
This begins with Barbie talking to her boss at the firm she is an office assistant in. I think that's right. I suppose that isn't too important really. Her boss is practically begging Barbie to take some time off of work for herself. I'm under the impression she works a whole lot.
Barbie's husband passed away a year ago and she only took half of her allotted bereavement time off. Her daughter Florence "Flo" is out of college for the year and flew in to visit with her mother for a couple weeks, or so.
Flo called her mother at work to tell her the basement flooded so Barbie hurries home to clean up. The two decide to to through the boxes they had saved from being drenched and in one of the boxes are letters from her husband's parents that are asking he return home to the UK - they are currently in America.
Barbie and Flo ultimately discover Ed owned a property in the UK and now that he's deceased the property belongs to Barbie.
So, Barbie buys 2 plane tickets for her and Flo to go check the property out. They arrive at the address listed in Ed's will and find out something crazy!
Now it's time to find out more info...
Book 2...
December 20, 2025
Barbie needs a break from work, but the shock of learning that her husband inherited property in England, but never mentioned it, throws her. Her secretive horrible daughter comes home and just when they get to England the book abruptly ends.
December 29, 2025
I didn't dislike the story nor the characters. However, it was disconcerting to start getting into it and then having to hop back online to get the next chapter. Seriously these are chapters, not books and because the title is long and the number is toward the end (not to mention the cover art identical) you have to click on a few before you get the right next one. This was so distracting that I stopped reading at #3. I think I would have stuck it out if they had been one book - but that is just conjecture.
The ghost story part was not super compelling but the house itself was interesting.
If it had not been a kindle unlimited offering; and I had purchased the book, I would have been livid. It should be clear on the description that it is more of a serial sort of offering as opposed to a novel. It is not even a novella because there is no end or story arch completed in each section.
The ghost story part was not super compelling but the house itself was interesting.
If it had not been a kindle unlimited offering; and I had purchased the book, I would have been livid. It should be clear on the description that it is more of a serial sort of offering as opposed to a novel. It is not even a novella because there is no end or story arch completed in each section.
January 31, 2026
Before you get into this, know there are 6 books, all under 90 pages. So you keep having to stop, go back to Amazon and return the book and borrow the next one. The author's time line isn't too good, as if she gets mixed up as to when things happen.
Every book has its annoying cliche. In this series, every character clicks their tongue. It happens several times during each book and it's getting on my nerves.
If I hadn't wanted to find out what happens by the end I would have thrown this over. And even so it's not that well written. I was just looking for a mindless read between heavy stuff to take my mind off current events.
Every book has its annoying cliche. In this series, every character clicks their tongue. It happens several times during each book and it's getting on my nerves.
If I hadn't wanted to find out what happens by the end I would have thrown this over. And even so it's not that well written. I was just looking for a mindless read between heavy stuff to take my mind off current events.
February 4, 2026
Not a complete novel
This is more like a long chapter of a book. It sets up a storyline and ends where the second chapter would begin.
I hate this technique of selling books and would not recommend it to anyone. The story and characters aren’t strong enough for a good novel either.
This is more like a long chapter of a book. It sets up a storyline and ends where the second chapter would begin.
I hate this technique of selling books and would not recommend it to anyone. The story and characters aren’t strong enough for a good novel either.
February 15, 2026
Interesting novella
This author is a first for me. I enjoyed the storyline and the intriguing mystery of Barbara's husband.
How she and her daughter Flo stumble upon an inheritance in another country brings the book alive.
Unfortunately, we have to read the next book to find out what is going to happen. It sounds interesting to me.
This author is a first for me. I enjoyed the storyline and the intriguing mystery of Barbara's husband.
How she and her daughter Flo stumble upon an inheritance in another country brings the book alive.
Unfortunately, we have to read the next book to find out what is going to happen. It sounds interesting to me.
October 20, 2025
June Woods
It is an interesting read with bits of the next series at the end of the first book. I’m just getting used to the characters and the storyline but want to continue on to book number two and see what happens. I am hoping that Barbie gets some more backbone.
It is an interesting read with bits of the next series at the end of the first book. I’m just getting used to the characters and the storyline but want to continue on to book number two and see what happens. I am hoping that Barbie gets some more backbone.
December 11, 2025
not a book
I thought this would be an interesting book to read. It’s not a book but a chapter. I will not be downloading every chapter to continue reading the story. Very disappointed.
I thought this would be an interesting book to read. It’s not a book but a chapter. I will not be downloading every chapter to continue reading the story. Very disappointed.
March 9, 2026
Surprise!
A year of after her husband's death, Barbra is finally pushed to go through her husband's things when tragedy strikes with the basement flooding. What she finds makes her question everything about her British husband's past. From Minnesota to England to find answers.
A year of after her husband's death, Barbra is finally pushed to go through her husband's things when tragedy strikes with the basement flooding. What she finds makes her question everything about her British husband's past. From Minnesota to England to find answers.
March 10, 2026
Gripping details
Who wouldn't want to find out they inherited a castle in England? The story grips you from the start and you are along for the ride until you reach the castle with the girls. Only complaint was that it was too short.
Who wouldn't want to find out they inherited a castle in England? The story grips you from the start and you are along for the ride until you reach the castle with the girls. Only complaint was that it was too short.
March 23, 2026
amusing and interestng
Fun to get to know widow and daughter. There is much mystery to be discovered in the next few books. Interesting to find out the title Eddie had when he was at the castle.
Fun to get to know widow and daughter. There is much mystery to be discovered in the next few books. Interesting to find out the title Eddie had when he was at the castle.
August 25, 2025
OK, I see what you did Ms. Woods—sucked me in with a 99 cent novella and then hooked me with a fascinating little story so that I want to finish the series! So be it—not sorry. Bring on book 2.
October 6, 2025
A bit strange because it's broken into 6 short books, but overall really good.
October 27, 2025
The Inheritance
Wow, this is really getting interesting, an unknown deed found in her husband’s old papers, he was keeping secrets from his wife.
Wow, this is really getting interesting, an unknown deed found in her husband’s old papers, he was keeping secrets from his wife.
October 28, 2025
Stilted conversations and flat characters. Not a complete story, felt like half a book.
November 1, 2025
A heartfelt start to a series. Looking forward to reading more.
November 21, 2025
too short
This entire book is like a few chapters long and does not get far into the story before you’re directed to buy book two! Very annoying.
This entire book is like a few chapters long and does not get far into the story before you’re directed to buy book two! Very annoying.
January 11, 2026
why the sudden change to read my bookafter years
Why did you complicate this? I’ve been with you for a long long time. Come on I wanna read this book.
Why did you complicate this? I’ve been with you for a long long time. Come on I wanna read this book.
January 17, 2026
A good bedtime read.
January 24, 2026
motivated to next book
I am just intrigued enough to find all the pieces of this “house”. What really did the Stopford family legacy mean? Why did Edmond hide it all??
I am just intrigued enough to find all the pieces of this “house”. What really did the Stopford family legacy mean? Why did Edmond hide it all??
January 28, 2026
History can be Confusing
The weariness of the unknown may cause your teeth to chatter. Conceptualize your inherted Genes! Never stop Searching, anxiety must be overcome!
The weariness of the unknown may cause your teeth to chatter. Conceptualize your inherted Genes! Never stop Searching, anxiety must be overcome!
February 8, 2026
Charming
Complex family relations leads to an unexpected inheritance. Characters are real and relate. Very readable and easy to associate with the story. A little fantancy.
Complex family relations leads to an unexpected inheritance. Characters are real and relate. Very readable and easy to associate with the story. A little fantancy.
February 14, 2026
A Surprising New Beginning
Very good first book to draw the reader into the series. The emotions and confusion of dealing with grief are right on the mark.
Very good first book to draw the reader into the series. The emotions and confusion of dealing with grief are right on the mark.
February 24, 2026
Short joyful read.
February 24, 2026
7 tiny books in a series that could have been one book. Marketed as 7 different books but listed here on GR as all the same book
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