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Honeyfield #2
A Stranger in Honeyfield
1916: Bella is working as a Voluntary Aid driving ambulances in England when she gets engaged to Philip, on leave from fighting in France. His family strongly disapprove of her but the two of them are happy together.
Georgie, Philip's sister, is in trouble having broken her engagement and fled from her bullying family. Who can she turn to for help when she needs it most?
When the worst happens, Bella must manage on her own, though there are shocks and dangers she did not foresee ahead. Thankfully, Philip's best friend Tez, injured in France, steps in to offer assistance. Can he also help Bella build a new life?
Georgie, Philip's sister, is in trouble having broken her engagement and fled from her bullying family. Who can she turn to for help when she needs it most?
When the worst happens, Bella must manage on her own, though there are shocks and dangers she did not foresee ahead. Thankfully, Philip's best friend Tez, injured in France, steps in to offer assistance. Can he also help Bella build a new life?
282 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 16, 2016
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Anna Jacobs
236 books511 followersAnna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).
She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com
Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.
She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com
Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.
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August 11, 2019
Book two in the Honeyfield trilogy starts about four years after book one ends. The first world war is in full swing with the horrendous battle of the Somme dominating headlines. Two new characters are introduced. Isabella known as Bella is engaged to Phillip the second son of a wealthy powerful family. When she meets his family they make it clear they do not like her. All but Georgina or Georgie, twin sister of Phillip who is engaged to a greedy and brutal man. When Phillip dies on the Somme the lives of these two women change forever. Bella is excluded from the funeral of her beloved fiance until his best friend Tez injured during the war decides she will go anyway. This seems to give Georgie the courage she needs to break off her engagement and both women go into hiding from this fierce and terrifying family. Georgie ends up at Honeyfield House while unknown to her Bella now pregnant with Phillip's child she lives just behind the safe house. The story follows a somewhat predictable pattern. The bad guys stalk the good guys, and good eventually triumphs over evil with a few plot twists thrown in along the way. Overall a good and engaging if predictable read. Wasn't too thrilled to see one of the villians had a similar health afflection as the villian in book one but still a solid entry in the Honeyfield series.
December 8, 2018
After reading book one in this series I could wait to read this second one, which is a very enjoyable read and up to the usual first class standard of writing from Anna Jacobs. Now this one is finished I am now going to start Peace Comes to Honeyfield. which I am sure will be up to the standard of all the two Honeyfield books. This book has been give a 5 star from me and I recommend these books.
November 25, 2018
Tez and Isabella
Another great read a lovely story with humour and mystery and kidnapping well with 5 stars looking forward to reading the next instalment of honeyfield .
Another great read a lovely story with humour and mystery and kidnapping well with 5 stars looking forward to reading the next instalment of honeyfield .
August 3, 2017
This is the second book in the Honeyfield series, I haven't read book one and this is also my first introduction to Anna Jacobs work. I read A Stranger in Honeyfield as a standalone and it worked perfectly well and I didn't feel like my reading experience was hampered by not reading the first book. However, I loved this story so much I'm keen to read more in the series.
The book is set around WW1 and Young Voluntary Ambulance Driver Bella is happy and in love with her fiance Philip a high ranking soldier serving in the war. Philip's family are not too pleased with his choice of bride as Bella doesnt come from the same society class as them and Philip's mother in particular is very rude towards Bella. Philip is outraged with his family and refuses to have anymore dealings with them and feels the love he shares with Bella is enough to keep him happy. Sadly, life was to throw a cruel blow to the young lovers when Philip was killed in action. Philip thought so fondly of Bella that he left everything in his bequest to her including two properties, a car and money. This angered Philip's mother and older brother even more and Bella was left fearful for her life.
I loved how the author Anna Jacobs words were written in a way that it felt quite nostalgic. I could picture the scenes and the words quite vividly in my mind. There were emotions running high with the war and many families suffering loss and also families having to adapt and change roles. The story took a dramatic turn of events and I was transfixed with the storyline. The romance was a simple, gentle affair and fitted so well with the characters and era. I will certainly look for more novels by this author.
The book is set around WW1 and Young Voluntary Ambulance Driver Bella is happy and in love with her fiance Philip a high ranking soldier serving in the war. Philip's family are not too pleased with his choice of bride as Bella doesnt come from the same society class as them and Philip's mother in particular is very rude towards Bella. Philip is outraged with his family and refuses to have anymore dealings with them and feels the love he shares with Bella is enough to keep him happy. Sadly, life was to throw a cruel blow to the young lovers when Philip was killed in action. Philip thought so fondly of Bella that he left everything in his bequest to her including two properties, a car and money. This angered Philip's mother and older brother even more and Bella was left fearful for her life.
I loved how the author Anna Jacobs words were written in a way that it felt quite nostalgic. I could picture the scenes and the words quite vividly in my mind. There were emotions running high with the war and many families suffering loss and also families having to adapt and change roles. The story took a dramatic turn of events and I was transfixed with the storyline. The romance was a simple, gentle affair and fitted so well with the characters and era. I will certainly look for more novels by this author.
August 14, 2018
Bella is in love with Phillip but he is killed in WWI so Bella leaves home to join the VAD's and become an ambulance driver. Phillips mother is a real demon and is quite certain she doesn't want Bella in her 'upper class' family. Tez was Phillips best friend and has been wounded in the war. Bella inherits property that Phillip has left to her in his Will. The Mother is beside herself when she learns of this so she and her horrible son Spencer, dedicate themselves to getting rid of Bella. Poor Georgie, who was Phillip's twin) was to be married to Filmore, her mother's choice, so the story goes on with Georgie going into hiding from her fiancee, Spencer and Filmore get together to try to kidnap Georgie and bring her back to marry. Bella and Tez pretend to be married just to keep the gossips away from their door. This is a 'happy-ever-after' story.
December 21, 2019
Another heartwarming story.
I gave this five 🌟rating because I loved this story.I disliked Spencer and Francis horrible money grabbers the mother also not much better.I felt sad for Isabella when she lost Philip but thankfull to Tez for looking after her and eventually marrying her.I also hope Mr Cotteral can find happiness without the awful wife.
I gave this five 🌟rating because I loved this story.I disliked Spencer and Francis horrible money grabbers the mother also not much better.I felt sad for Isabella when she lost Philip but thankfull to Tez for looking after her and eventually marrying her.I also hope Mr Cotteral can find happiness without the awful wife.
December 30, 2021
Change the names, change the dates. Keep the threatened heroine. Keep the vindictive father, or husband or brother, or cousin or any family member. Keep the kidnapped heroine. Keep the male saviour. Keep the wealthy inheritance windfall. Keep letting the goodies all live happily ever after.
This is the formula to use, over and over, when original storylines escapes an author.
This is the formula to use, over and over, when original storylines escapes an author.
April 16, 2025
A beautifully told story that never eases up on the adventure, intrigue, and romantic elements. It ends in a very satisfying conclusion which feels neither rushed nor slow. All the characters are well created and feel alive. This book sparkles alongside the other Honeyfield series novel. For those who like historical drama, set in the early 20th century England, it is a great read.
March 19, 2018
Set during the fist world war, this story is basically about how the First World War changed attitudes towards mixing of social classes. There are no complicated secrets to unravel, however it is a very nice satisfying story. It's easy to read and moves along at a fast pace.
May 29, 2021
Second in the trilogy. All the characters don't disappoint. Love how Anna keeps a story going. Got to know all these lovely characters and could picture them in their settings as Anna describes everything in detail. Keep them coming
January 11, 2018
The prose is rather simplistic, and the story although good, has too much coincidental good fortune.
July 18, 2018
I really enjoyed this book 2 in the honeyfield series I have to admit that I found it a very similar plotline to the 1st however that didn't stop me enjoying this
September 25, 2018
Another by Anna to keep you reading
Good gives insight into early life in that area which is always so
readable the countryside and property always interesting .
Good gives insight into early life in that area which is always so
readable the countryside and property always interesting .
January 5, 2019
An absorbing story with great chatacters. Lots of vivid historical detail and some of the most delightfully British scenes I've ever read.
March 13, 2019
Keeps you interested the whole way through!
July 28, 2019
No 2 book in the honeyfield saga - enjoyable
February 9, 2020
Wonderful!
September 2, 2020
Surprisingly good. Nice pace and plot.
May 21, 2022
3.5 stars
Not my favourite by the author but quick to read. Very typical in storyline though..
Not my favourite by the author but quick to read. Very typical in storyline though..
May 23, 2023
Another fantastic book in the series no love how they just flow and carry on. What a awesome author Anna Jacobs is. Onto the last one now.
July 5, 2023
I read this in 1.5 days, just couldn't put it down Thanks Anna
December 14, 2023
not me expecting that it was purely hisfic
September 11, 2024
A wonderful read that sees us meeting Kathleen and Nathan again but in better circumstances.
December 13, 2019
Lovely story.
December 27, 2017
Brilliant book
November 26, 2017
A Stranger in Honeyfield is the second book in a series. While it stands perfectly well on its own, you do get the feeling as you are reading it that some of the characters have been introduced before. I suspect that to a fan it's rather like catching up with some old friends. In fact browsing through Anna Jacobs extensive back catalogue, it looks as though there is some crossover between this and her other series, so if this one floats your boat, there's plenty more there to carry on with.
The story itself is OK although it's a bit colour-by-numbers for my taste. Plucky young heroine? Check. Fiance killed in action? Check. Stern but fair Matron? Check. I could go on...
The characters are a touch two-dimensional too - they're either either out-and-out evil or saccharine sweet and too good to be true - not one comes across as anything like a real person. The dialogue is stilted and the plot is a touch daft.
Having said all that, I imagine that if ITV made a Sunday night feelgood drama called Honeyfield it would be extremely popular. I wouldn't be watching though. Not that there's anything wrong with it - like this book it's simply not my thing.
If you've ever wondered how people get through 200-odd books a year, look no further. It's by reading stuff as easy and lightweight as this. All in all, it's a perfectly serviceable little story that romps along but personally I prefer a read that's a little more demanding.
The story itself is OK although it's a bit colour-by-numbers for my taste. Plucky young heroine? Check. Fiance killed in action? Check. Stern but fair Matron? Check. I could go on...
The characters are a touch two-dimensional too - they're either either out-and-out evil or saccharine sweet and too good to be true - not one comes across as anything like a real person. The dialogue is stilted and the plot is a touch daft.
Having said all that, I imagine that if ITV made a Sunday night feelgood drama called Honeyfield it would be extremely popular. I wouldn't be watching though. Not that there's anything wrong with it - like this book it's simply not my thing.
If you've ever wondered how people get through 200-odd books a year, look no further. It's by reading stuff as easy and lightweight as this. All in all, it's a perfectly serviceable little story that romps along but personally I prefer a read that's a little more demanding.
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