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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!
83 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 2, 2025
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About the author
June Woods
160 books81 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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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.
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...
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.
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 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 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 12, 2025
Good story so far, but i didn't expect the book to be so short. I didn't pay attention to the length when I started.
September 14, 2025
6 books for what could be a short story. At least they are all quick reads. I had the plot figured out in the first book. Ok read when you’re bored or waiting for something else. Doubtful a teacher would ever assign to a class, unless it’s about how to avoid being mediocre.
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