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The Tallowood Valley
Series · 2 books · 2018

Books in series

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#1

Heart on the Land

2018

He belonged on the land. She was a city girl at heart. Was it fair to ask her to stay? Max Harper is a country boy at heart. Born on the land, he's a fourth-generation farmer, with his family owning Winverall Station, a successful wheat and cattle property in rural New South Wales, Australia. When his father advertises for a new farmhand, Joanna Greaves was certainly not who he expected as his new colleague. Joanna, aka "Jo", easily adjusts to life on the land, and before long, Max finds himself falling in love with the carefree, vibrant beauty from the city. When Max's father becomes ill, Max finds himself working longer hours and taking on more responsibility on the farm. He struggles to find the balance between running the farm, caring for his father and being an attentive husband. With Max working so hard, Jo soon realises that life on the land isn't as much of an adventure as she hoped it would be, and makes a decision that will forever alter the course of their lives. Filled with many doubts, Max is left heartbroken and questioning his future. Can Max move forward from Jo's devastating decision? How can he face a future filled with fear and doubt? Will he blame God or learn to trust Him to guide his path? Heart on the Land is a moving story of love, loss and faith.
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#3

Home in the Valley

2018

His past won’t let him go. Her future looked nothing like she'd planned. Cameron Harper is tough. He holds his emotions close and his relationships at arm's length. To the outside world he is strong, self-assured and a hard worker. But beneath his over-confident and often-brooding façade, is a man longing for acceptance. He was burnt once and has carried the scars from that rejection around with him his whole life. Trust is not easily given, and the walls around his heart are there for his own self-preservation. Which is why Alyssa Torrens bothers him so much. As Cameron’s new physical therapist aiding his recovery from a car accident, Alyssa sees beyond the walls he has successfully held in place for so long. She’s not after a fun time, like the majority of girls in Tallowood Valley. In fact, she seems to be hiding behind walls of her own, and that piques Cameron’s interest. Alyssa moved to Tallowood Valley to help her parents run Hidden Vale Cottages, after her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Leaving behind her life on the north coast of New South Wales, Alyssa resigns herself to the fact that her future now involves caring for her ageing father and helping run the family business. Gone are her plans of establishing her own business and settling down in the beachside community to raise her own family. For now, she needs to focus on supporting her mother, and grieving for a father who is unable to remember her. With a bleak-looking future, can Alyssa trust in God to guide her steps? Is Alyssa capable of breaking down Cameron’s walls to help him overcome his past? Is Cameron able to help Alyssa see a brighter future? A heart-warming story weaving hope and faith throughout the difficult circumstances of life.

Author

Kristen M. Fraser
Kristen M. Fraser
Author · 14 books

Kristen M. Fraser is a Christian fiction author, residing in beautiful Queensland, Australia with her husband and four children. She drinks way too much coffee, has a far too messy house, and probably doesn't get enough sleep. When she's not being the family Uber driver, or making a gazillion school lunches, Kristen loves running, climbing mountains, spending time at the beach, and given a moment of solitude (ha!), curling up with a good book. Although her books are works of fiction, Kristen believes everyone has a story to tell. As such, she takes inspiration for her writing from people's everyday lives - their struggles and successes. It is her prayer that you will be encouraged and inspired by her words. Keep in touch with Kristen by signing up to her newsletter - and you'll receive a free book as a thank you! http://www.kristenmfraser.com/newslet... Kristen loves hearing from her readers, and will always endeavour to reply. You can connect with Kristen here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kmfraserauthor Email: kristenmfraser@outlook.com

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