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Bittersweet Legacy #3
The Way Home
A heartwarming saga about war, love and duty by the bestselling author of The Street and East End Angel .
North London, 1916. When Olivia Bone and Lieutenant Lucas Black shared a passionate kiss one summer's evening, it seemed as if their love might finally have a chance to bloom.
But their brief happiness is cut short when Lucas is sent to fight on the front line, leaving Livvie uncertain if she'll ever see him again. And after a chance encounter with one of Lucas's old flames, Livvie is left doubting whether an ex-factory girl like her will ever fit into his world - and wondering if she would be better off protecting her heart.
While her friends in London busy themselves with marriage plans and dreams of babies, Livvie returns to France, throwing herself into her work as a war nurse on the Western Front. But when two German prisoners are admitted at the hospital, the dangers of war suddenly feel much closer to home - and Livvie is forced to be braver than she has ever been before . . .
Can Livvie and Lucas find their way to a brighter future before the war tears them apart?
Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Maureen Lee and Nadine Dorries.
'Vividly rendered' Historical Novel Society
' A fantastic cast of characters' Goodreads
'Thoroughly absorbing' Goodreads
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The Bittersweet Legacy Series
Book 1: A Sister's Bond
Book 2: A Lonely Heart
Book 3: The Way Home
North London, 1916. When Olivia Bone and Lieutenant Lucas Black shared a passionate kiss one summer's evening, it seemed as if their love might finally have a chance to bloom.
But their brief happiness is cut short when Lucas is sent to fight on the front line, leaving Livvie uncertain if she'll ever see him again. And after a chance encounter with one of Lucas's old flames, Livvie is left doubting whether an ex-factory girl like her will ever fit into his world - and wondering if she would be better off protecting her heart.
While her friends in London busy themselves with marriage plans and dreams of babies, Livvie returns to France, throwing herself into her work as a war nurse on the Western Front. But when two German prisoners are admitted at the hospital, the dangers of war suddenly feel much closer to home - and Livvie is forced to be braver than she has ever been before . . .
Can Livvie and Lucas find their way to a brighter future before the war tears them apart?
Perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin, Maureen Lee and Nadine Dorries.
'Vividly rendered' Historical Novel Society
' A fantastic cast of characters' Goodreads
'Thoroughly absorbing' Goodreads
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The Bittersweet Legacy Series
Book 1: A Sister's Bond
Book 2: A Lonely Heart
Book 3: The Way Home
416 pages, Paperback
Published June 2, 2020
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August 3, 2020
The last in the Bittersweet legacy trilogy, this was an excellent story mainly based in the battlefields of ww1. All loose ends tied up nicely.
July 15, 2020
This is book three in the Bittersweet Legacy series, set during WW1. Olivia, or Livvie as her friends call her, has just attended her aunt's funeral. Now she must return to the frontline as she is a VAD, but first she must say goodbye to her friends and family and give them advice, as she always seems to. For such a young woman she has a lot on her shoulders, her cousins have just met their father, whom they had not seen for over ten years, Herbie Hunter has just materialized from the dead, what is he after and what is he hiding?
Olivia has now returned to St Omer Camp on the Western Front. She has two German prisoners to care for on the ward, are they as easy to care for as she first thought? After returning home for a spot of leave, Olivia spends most of it doing what she always does, caring for others more than herself but all the time she wants to return to the front to be as close to Lucas Black as she can. Before long she is back on the frontline and has volunteered to be transferred to a clearing station, which she knows will be even worse than where she is now, but Olivia is made of stern stuff and along with her friend Rose who is an ambulance driver, they put all they have into their work.
Full of drama, secrets and friendships between families and the troops serving in France, this book has it all and it's great to find out what happens to Olivia's family and the Keiver family back in London. I was truly sorry when I came to the end, this book kept my attention throughout, I loved it. A 5☆ read.
Olivia has now returned to St Omer Camp on the Western Front. She has two German prisoners to care for on the ward, are they as easy to care for as she first thought? After returning home for a spot of leave, Olivia spends most of it doing what she always does, caring for others more than herself but all the time she wants to return to the front to be as close to Lucas Black as she can. Before long she is back on the frontline and has volunteered to be transferred to a clearing station, which she knows will be even worse than where she is now, but Olivia is made of stern stuff and along with her friend Rose who is an ambulance driver, they put all they have into their work.
Full of drama, secrets and friendships between families and the troops serving in France, this book has it all and it's great to find out what happens to Olivia's family and the Keiver family back in London. I was truly sorry when I came to the end, this book kept my attention throughout, I loved it. A 5☆ read.
October 9, 2019
Fantastic reading again from Kay Brellend. I found it easy to get straight in to the story following on from the previous two books in the series. Looking forward to the next series. Keep up the good work.
June 30, 2022
4/5⭐️
I have given this book 4 out of 5 stars: I think if I had read the other two books in the trilogy I would’ve definitely given it five stars
This book really depicts the reconnected family, you would’ve thought that Olivia, Maggie and Nancy would’ve had a falling out but I think mistook their relationship as sisters.
Olivia and Lucas‘s relationship was really well written even though I hadn’t read the first two books in this trilogy I kind of figured out what their relationship was. Before Lucas was a very playboy kind of character in the last two books and that’s why that lead to Olivia marrying Joe. Lucas knew he wouldn’t be able to cope with his behaviour whilst being married to Olivia. In the third book whilst he’s in war he’s realised that he’s changed for the better and Olivia has also realised that and I think that’s why I really like the characters.
If you love a historical fiction and romance book that isn’t really emotional but also isn’t lighthearted and it’s in the middle this is a great book to read I would recommend to read the series I think it would’ve been a different experience but if you just like me randomly put the third book without knowing it’s part of a series it’s also okay but I think it’s recommended to read the whole series.
I have given this book 4 out of 5 stars: I think if I had read the other two books in the trilogy I would’ve definitely given it five stars
This book really depicts the reconnected family, you would’ve thought that Olivia, Maggie and Nancy would’ve had a falling out but I think mistook their relationship as sisters.
Olivia and Lucas‘s relationship was really well written even though I hadn’t read the first two books in this trilogy I kind of figured out what their relationship was. Before Lucas was a very playboy kind of character in the last two books and that’s why that lead to Olivia marrying Joe. Lucas knew he wouldn’t be able to cope with his behaviour whilst being married to Olivia. In the third book whilst he’s in war he’s realised that he’s changed for the better and Olivia has also realised that and I think that’s why I really like the characters.
If you love a historical fiction and romance book that isn’t really emotional but also isn’t lighthearted and it’s in the middle this is a great book to read I would recommend to read the series I think it would’ve been a different experience but if you just like me randomly put the third book without knowing it’s part of a series it’s also okay but I think it’s recommended to read the whole series.
August 24, 2026
Bittersweet Legacy #3
North London 1916: When Olivia Bone and Lieutenant Lucas Black shared a passionate kiss one summer evening, it seemed like their love might finally have a chance to bloom. But their brief happiness is cut short when Lucas is sent to fight on the front line, leaving Livvie uncertain if she'll ever see him again. And after a chance encounter with one of Lucas's old flames, Livvis is left doubting whether an ex-factory girl like her will ever fit into his world - and wondering if she would be better off protecting her heart.
Although this book has over 400 pages, it doesn't feel that long. I was quickly devouring this book to find out if Livvy would get her happy ever after. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this saga, getting to know and care for some of the characters, other characters I could have seen far enough, but it takes all sorts to make a story interesting. Kay Brellend is quickly moving up my favourite authors list and I plan to read all of her books just as soon as I get the opportunity.
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North London 1916: When Olivia Bone and Lieutenant Lucas Black shared a passionate kiss one summer evening, it seemed like their love might finally have a chance to bloom. But their brief happiness is cut short when Lucas is sent to fight on the front line, leaving Livvie uncertain if she'll ever see him again. And after a chance encounter with one of Lucas's old flames, Livvis is left doubting whether an ex-factory girl like her will ever fit into his world - and wondering if she would be better off protecting her heart.
Although this book has over 400 pages, it doesn't feel that long. I was quickly devouring this book to find out if Livvy would get her happy ever after. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this saga, getting to know and care for some of the characters, other characters I could have seen far enough, but it takes all sorts to make a story interesting. Kay Brellend is quickly moving up my favourite authors list and I plan to read all of her books just as soon as I get the opportunity.
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April 23, 2024
I understand you have to recap previous storey in the prequels but the author took it too far. It was nice to complete the storey of alivie Bone
July 5, 2025
Reading all three were brilliant.
I was kept gripped from start of finish
How the story was for me. I couldn't put it down.
I was kept gripped from start of finish
How the story was for me. I couldn't put it down.
November 17, 2020
This appears to be third of a trilogy. Good on WW1 nursing. OK about poorer part of London. Was pulled into the narrative.
I did put it down to read something else.
I did put it down to read something else.
October 9, 2019
Fantastic reading again from Kay Brellend. I found it easy to get straight in to the story following on from the previous two books in the series. Looking forward to the next instalment. Keep up the good work.
January 20, 2022
Last in the trilogy, it didn't disappoint, very sorry that's the last one!!
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