Affinity House

Home Sweet Home #4

by Ruth Hay

When the neighbours next door adopt three children in desperate need, the ladies of Harmony House embrace the sudden chaos with joy. But in this fourth instalment of the Home Sweet Home series, tragedy and loss are central as well. Light and shadow pass between the Ridley home and Harmony House. Joy becomes more important than ever to get the women through life's challenges.

296 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 8, 2018

About the author

Who is Ruth Hay?
I am a retired teacher-librarian who loves books, reading, writing and storytelling.
After a lifetime of writing for education purposes, I can now create the kind of family-friendly stories I have always loved to read.
I have been lucky enough to travel and those adventures feature in my Prime Time novel series.
Visit Scotland, England, Greece, Italy and Egypt with my heroine Anna Mason.
Have you ever known a family that didn't have some kind of mystery to solve? Anna Mason's family is no different. The thing that most surprises, and shocks, Anna, is how much was hidden from her.
How does she uncover the answers? That involves time, travels, a concealed journal and a new home in Scotland that gradually gives up its secrets. Not until the sixth, book, are the most unexpected developments revealed.
In 2016 I added a new chapter to Anna's life story. Read it in Return to Oban. Will there be more? I can't wait to find out!
Also in 2016 the Seven Days Series was completed. What a busy writing year! This series introduces four women who reunite in a luxurious holiday in the English Lake District. Of course, they have a wonderful time together but no one could have expected the surprising events that set off changes lasting far longer than just one week. There are six novels with the last having two sections. Lots of heartfelt reading for you. Which of the women will be your favourite; Zoe, Valerie, Corinne or Sandra?
In 2017 I am working on a new series. Sign up for my monthly Newsletter www.ruthhay.com to get updates.
Thank you for being one of Ruth's Readers.

Reviews

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

It Just Keeps Getting Better!

I love series because they allow you to stay with characters and experience the struggles and accomplishments of their lives as they face obstacles, new opportunities, etc. over longer spans of time than one novel alone might allow!

Ruth Hay's first book in this series grabbed my attention. Each subsequent book has continued to do so with six strong female characters holding it all together inside a house that has truly become a home!

Affinity House did not disappoint!

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

This series is self-published and would have benefitted greatly from the services of a good copy editor. This last book was by far the worst. There are grammatical errors, punctuation errors, and many paragraphs composed of just one long run-on sentence. Braden is introduced to us as Braden, then the author flip flops between calling him Braden and Brandon. I seem to recall she even called him Bernard at one point. Initially we are told Amanda’s mother is coming to London for treatment of liver cancer and after she arrives, she is being treated for breast cancer. The series takes place in Canada yet the books are peppered with British phrases and words that most Canadians wouldn’t use or even understand.

I did read the whole series because I liked the plot but the writing is very stilted and doesn’t flow.

[Kristi McNeal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Strong women supporting each other-

my best friend, sister and I have all joked that our next life phase will be seeing what trouble we can get by with…but these friendships highlight how with a support system life is better.

Absolutely love how they compliment and encourage each other.

The stories flow effortlessly as if you are just one of them.

Great job and thank you to the author for a beautiful story of friendship.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the fourth book in a series

As with the other three books this story about the individuals who live in Harmony House and have their lives intersect was lovely. I love the characters and the storylines were very relevant. I am sorry to see the series end

[Martha McCormick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one!

Just want to let everyone know this is as good as the three previous. I didn't like the ending even though I expected it.

[Patti Bowie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read!!!

I loved this series! This 4th book was one of my favorites and I didn't want it to end! Maybe someday a 5th will be written. Hint, hint!!!

[Norma Kirby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harmony

I loved the whole series, the characters were wonderful. Each one was different in personality and means. A jolly good read.

[Rie Brosco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I cannot wait to read the last Book in the series.

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't wait for the series to go on Kept me reading all night

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Compelling

The continued life at this house has kept my interest through 4 book. Not only that left me wanting more. A really well written set of books. Thank you Ruth Hay.

[Flora A, Fulton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continues with all the women with a great way to end the series!