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Flying the Nest

By Rachael Johns
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Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns explores the life of Ashling Wood as her comfortable world starts to shift. When her husband proposes a trial separation, she relocates temporarily to a seaside town with their children. The story delves into her journey of self-discovery and introspection, set against the backdrop of picturesque coastal settings.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories about personal growth and the complexities of family dynamics. It offers a compelling narrative about rediscovering oneself and finding strength amidst life's unexpected challenges. Set against the backdrop of a charming environment, the emotional journey of its characters is both relatable and heartwarming.

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They say a change is as good as a holiday...but what if you don't want either?

Is her family's happiness more important than her own?

The first time Ashling Wood realises her marriage is on the rocks is when her husband, Adrian, suggests they try nest parenting. Heartbroken, Ash suddenly finds herself living a double life - one week with her children, the next cohabiting with her happily single sister-in-law. Her friends think the modern custody solution is an exciting opportunity for her to spread her wings, but all Ash wants is her family back together.

An offer to renovate a seaside cottage seems like the perfect distraction for Ash while waiting for Adrian to come to his senses. She's determined to fix her marriage as well as the cottage, but life gets even more complicated when she meets local fisherman Dan Emerson.

Soon, each home-stay becomes more dysfunctional, while for the other week Ash enjoys the peaceful life of the beachside community. The more time Ash spends in Ragged Point, the more she questions what she really wants. Is a sea-change the fresh start she needs to move on?

When tragedy calls Ash back to the city, she's torn between the needs of her family and her future. Can her family life fit in with a permanent move to the beach, or could Ash's new-found independence attract Adrian back to the nest?

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'With her typical humour, empathy and wisdom, Rachael Johns has once again created characters you can't help but fall in love with and wish the best for. Flying the Nest might just be her best novel yet!' - Tess Woods

'Writing with warmth and insight, Rachael Johns is brilliant at capturing the joy and sadness in all of our lives. I hope she has many more tales to tell!' - Australian author Anthea Hodgson

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781489276810

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 October 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 545g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Once upon a time (briefly) Rachael Johns was an English teacher, then her dreams of becoming a novelist came true. Now she spends her days writing romance and women's fiction in the Swan Valley, Western Australia. She is the bestselling, ABIA-winning author of The Patterson Girls and a number of other romance and women's fiction books including The Art of Keeping Secrets, The Greatest Gift, Lost Without You, Just One Wish, Something to Talk About, Flying the Nest, How to Mend a Broken Heart, The Work Wives and The Other Bridget. When she's not writing, you'll find Rachael reading, hanging with her adorable sheepadoodle, listening to audiobooks while cleaning up after her three teenage boys, or running the Rachael Johns' Online Book Club on Facebook. Rachael loves to hear from readers and can be contacted via her website rachaeljohns.com. Rachael loves to hear from readers and can be contacted via her website rachaeljohns.com

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