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Long Way Home by Nicola Marsh follows the journey of a woman who returns to her small hometown after a shattering incident in the big city. As she grapples with her past and starts to rebuild her life, she encounters a former flame, igniting old sparks while posing new challenges. This heartwarming romance explores themes of forgiveness and the power of second chances.
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From USA Today bestselling Australian author Nicola Marsh comes a warm and winsome rural romance about second chances and belonging.

A prodigal daughter returns to Brockenridge...

Eleven years ago, Ruby Aston left Brockenridge—and its small-town gossip—for the anonymity of the big city. Now, a grieving Ruby is forced to come home to the place she loathes. But it also means returning to someone she's always regretted leaving behind...

Connor Delaney is determined to prove himself and not get by on his family name alone. To do this, he needs to acquire the local roadhouse. He never anticipated the owner would be the same 'bad girl' who ditched him at the high school ball and was never heard from again.

For Alisha Nathieson, the grief of suddenly losing her dear friend and employer Clara Aston has forced her to examine her choice to stay and support her ageing parents. As she battles a growing need to explore her past, temptation wars with duty. And then there are her feelings for handsome chef Harry, who has secrets of his own...

In following their hearts, will this unlikely trio lose what they've craved all along?

Praise for Nicola Marsh:

'A satisfying read with plenty of drama and a big dollop of romance.' - The Weekly Times

Long Way Home is a sincere and heartfelt novel... Nicola Marsh has definitely gained a new fan!' - Mrs B's Book Reviews

Series: The Brockenridge Series

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    From USA Today bestselling Australian author Nicola Marsh comes a warm and winsome rural romance about second chances and belonging. A prodigal daughter returns to Brockenridge... Eleven years ago, Ruby Aston left Brockenridge—and its small-town gossip—for the anonymity of the big city. Now, a grieving Ruby is forced to come home to the place she loathes. But it also means...
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  • Second Chance Lane
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867208037

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mira

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 346g

Pages: 400

About the Author

USA TODAY bestselling author and multi-award winner Nicola Marsh writes page-turning fiction to keep you up all night. She has published 86 novels, sold millions of copies worldwide, and currently writes contemporary romance and domestic suspense. She's a Waldenbooks, Bookscan, Amazon, iBooks and Barnes & Noble bestseller, a RBY (Romantic Book of the Year) and National Readers' Choice Award winner, and a multi-finalist for many other awards. A physiotherapist for thirteen years, she now adores writing full time, raising her two dashing heroes, sharing fine food with family and friends, cheering on her beloved North Melbourne Kangaroos, and curling up with a good book!

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