Wildflower

by Lea Darragh

Tess is an Appleby. With that comes inherited determination and grit, and for Tess, a wildness that can’t be tamed. So, when Alex left her without explanation five years earlier, she was devastated but not surprised. As a distraction, she threw herself into her work on her organic farm, and it worked until Alex unexpectedly arrived back in Willow Falls. Unfortunately for Tess, he’s resolute on making amends for all of the hurt he’s caused, which means digging up the past she’d buried.
A childhood tragedy has left Alex feeling unworthy of redemption. Returning home to Willow Falls after years away is difficult for him, and seeing Tess again is more complicated than he could have predicted. He has some work to do to gain her trust, and he convinces himself that he’s ready to face his demons. A sacrifice he’s willing to make for another chance with her.
Tess wishes she had a choice in a future with Alex. Instead, he’s thrust into her life in this small rural town. To keep her plans on track, she too has to face the past. The question is: are some wounds too deep to heal?

322 pages, ebook

Published January 5, 2022

About the author

Lea Darragh was once a dreamer of words and stories, until she decided one day to put her hand to creating a whole new world. Telling stories of hope, desperation, love and loss, Lea has written characters that everyone can relate to at one point or another. Her stories are realistic and cover topics that can be difficult to face. She will never shy away from the difficulties that life throws, and will bravely continue to write about them.

Reviews

[Craig and Phil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Lea for sending us a copy to read and review.
Can true love be tamed ?
How many indiscretions are forgiven or actions justified for the pursuit of love.
An intricate and revealing love story can open your eyes to what love really is and the journey it takes on you.
Tessa and Alex found each other in their youth.
A love, an emotional corner stone was established until he just disappeared.
Five years later he reappears.
Tessa has built up her organic farm, honouring her grandpa’s memory and is sorting out her own family issues.
His arrival creates heartstring havoc.
Can the hurt of the past be forgiven or understood or will a hankering desire to pursue love and let it run its true course win over.
An in-depth exploration of love between the main characters is beautifully explored and it’s challenges captured well.
The setting encapsulates the warm buzzy feeling that it evokes.
I enjoyed this, reflecting authenticity and life issues.
The family and the inheritance woes added a great dimension and the repercussions of the fallout made for an interesting read.
Love is like a wildflower, beautiful, magical and can wane until re emerges.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was sadly disappointed in the proofreading of this book. So many times he and she were in the wrong context. The actual story was good but the errors really spoiled it