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Calling You Home

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From the million-copy-selling author Daniela Sacerdoti, CALLING YOU HOME is a poignant short story of second chances, set in the snowy village of Glen Avich. If you love embarking on an emotional journey with Dorothy Koomson or Nicholas Sparks, you will adore Daniela Sacerdoti. 'One of the most beautiful books I have ever read' Serendipity Reviews on WATCH OVER MECan a frozen heart be brought back to life? Viola's heart was torn apart once and she has never quite recovered. The love of her life was out of reach, so she walked away and never looked back. Now, visiting the beautiful, snowy village of Glen Avich for Christmas, Viola is shocked to find him here, staying only metres away. Can she risk heartbreak again? Inary Monteith's life is at a turning point - a surprise baby has come to upset her plans and open the door to a whole new world. But as her bump grows, fear trumps over love and Inary feels completely inadequate to her new role. As she and her cousins, Eilidh and Viola, gather for Christmas lunch, no one could expect what lies ahead, least of all the arrival of a mysterious visitor who delivers a gift for them all...

69 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2016

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Daniela Sacerdoti

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Daniela Sacerdoti is a mother and a writer. Born in Naples, but brought up in a small village in the Italian Alps, she lives near Glasgow with her husband and sons. She steals time to write when everyone has gone to bed, or before they wake up. She’s a Primary teacher, but she chose to be at home with her children. She loves being with her boys, reading anything she can get her hands on and chatting with her girlfriends. But she also adores being on her own, free to daydream and make up stories.

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3,529 reviews35 followers
August 29, 2017
My first time reading this author - and it really didn't do it for me. I didn't really like any of the characters - and found it hard to empathise with them. And perhaps because I hadn't read any of the other books sent in Glen Avich, I didn't really get a sense of the setting or the community. Hey ho.

I've rated it as 2 because it exasperated the monkeys out of me but t's not badly written or actively terrible in that way - so it doesn't deserve a total pan.
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280 reviews25 followers
November 13, 2017
As part of Daniela Sacerdoti's Glen Avich series, Calling You Home is short, sweet and Christmasy, a romantic novella that's easy to enjoy in one sitting. It includes all the essential ingredients for a heart-warming festive read - snowy mountains, a brooding hero, a baby that's in a rush to be born - with a touch of celtic mystery thrown in too. It's currently free on Amazon kindle, so recommend for anyone interested in reading more of Sacerdoti's popular Glen Avich series.
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Author 12 books23 followers
February 2, 2021
On my way to read every Daniela's book, I keep thinking after the end of each one, 'okay, no, this one is my favorite,' then I go on and read another one and you know the rest...She's definitely one of my favorite authors. Her way of writing gripping you tight at your heart and touching your soul with each words she writes...So gifted.
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251 reviews1 follower
June 12, 2022
This is a little short book from the Glen Avich series. It was a little bit too short to get immersed into but still had the mysterious feel to it - a mysterious stranger turns up to help inary deliver her baby but no one knows who she is. I enjoyed it but not as much as her others I've read so far
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152 reviews
August 20, 2017
This is a novella and gives you an insight to one of the characters from Glen Avich. I loved it as it transported me back to the Highlands of Scotland although for me it was just not long enough. Easy to read.
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776 reviews
May 5, 2019
With a Novella you know that you can usually guess the end within the first couple of pages .. here I didn't mind that. The characters were quickly defined and there was enough back story for each to develop them further. Good little read to introduce me to this Author - will happily try a tree book in this Series.
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67 reviews
February 3, 2019
True love

A beautiful short story of true love, loss and family. The stories of Glen Avich really connect with the reader, you really feel like you're there in the village and the characters are wonderful.
6 reviews
September 11, 2017
Started with promise

Started with much promise. But then it reels like the writer has lost interest in her own story and rushes too quickly to a conclusion
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1 review1 follower
September 29, 2017
Lovely little read

I wouldn't say it's very exciting and is quite predictable but is a good read if you like a classic romantic
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6 reviews
March 8, 2018
Truly wonderful

Another truly wonderful read. Daniela Sacerdoti never fails to deliver.
Love Glen Avich, can't wait to start Seal Island series .
388 reviews1 follower
October 11, 2019
A delightful short story.

This is a lovely short story of lost love and new beginnings. I enjoyed this story and felt it 's magic.


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81 reviews
October 2, 2020
Lovely Scottish Christmas

Well written and I liked the way Daniela brought the family separately into each chapter. A different love story. A lovely read.
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265 reviews5 followers
August 15, 2021
Another great read!

The author has an uncanny way of weaving past and present, with relatives of this small Scottish Highland village. Who says it’s ever too late for love?
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844 reviews40 followers
December 5, 2016
The Glen Avich series is unique and I have loved every one This is a novella based at Christmas and is a love story with a twist that warms your heart.

Although all these books are stand alone they all feature characters we met in previous books

Having read all the books I feel I am now part of the Glen Avich family and eagerly await future books.
13 reviews
November 25, 2016
These books are compulsive reading. I can't put them down once i start reading.

I would recommend these books to anyone who enjoys a good story, well written. The Glen Avich books are brilliant,
102 reviews2 followers
November 27, 2016
Loved

Another greAt read from glen avich .couldn't stop reading it , can't wait for her new book which I've pre-order .
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