Bøger af Holly Green

Her country needs her. But her heart is elsewhere.After fleeing German-occupied Paris, Alix is back in her home in Belgrade, hoping to finally reunite with her parents. But while Alix has been fighting her own battles with the Resistance, her parents have too fled with King Peter to ensure his safety. As Alix decides to find her parents with her father's deputy steward, Drago, they are derailed and forced to reside in the Serbian country home.But all is not lost when Alix finds Nikola in the city - the man her father said she was to marry before war broke out. She finds she has more in common with him than ever expected, and together with Drago they join a new Resistance.But Alix hasn't forgotten about Steve, the handsome American pilot she fell in love with back in France, whom she last heard was harmed in battle. When a chance meeting brings Alix and Steve face to face once again, she must decide where her heart truly is...Fans of Suzanne Kelman and Fiona Valpy will love this captivating, globe-trotting, deeply rich historical fiction set in WW2.Praise for Holly Green:'Holly's storytelling is amazing, you feel you are actually there.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review'Holly Green's research and delivery of her stories gives readers a glimpse of the reality of war.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review

Far from home, will she fight for freedom? 21-year-old Alix is studying in Paris, far away from Sasha, her Serbian father and Leonora, her English mother, as World War Two breaks out. Finding hope even in troubled times, romance sparks with fellow student Raoul; but she soon learns young love can be tumultuous. So, when Steve, a handsome American pilot with Serbian ancestors, enters her life, she can't ignore her feelings toward him. And making a decision will be even harder as both men leave for war... Meanwhile, in Belgrade her father is embroiled in a plot against the Prince Regent, while her mother begins to work with the Nursing Corps in Finland. Life in Paris grows perilous under the oppressive German occupation, and Alix is faced with an impossible choice: run for home, or stay and join the Resistance. Can she find the courage to risk her life for freedom? Meet the characters from Holly Green's Frontline Nurses series, in this captivating new historical read set in Paris during WW2. Fans of Amanda Lees and Suzanne Kelman will love this. Readers are absolutely hooked: 'So well written... felt so real. Everything about it made for a great read. I recommend this and give it 5 stars.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review 'A fantastic story ... The characters capture your attention right from the very first page.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review 'The story had me hooked from the beginning ... highly recommend' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review 'Great book by this author ... felt like I was in the story' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review Praise for Holly Green: 'Holly Green's research and delivery of her stories gives readers a glimpse of the reality of war.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review 'Holly's storytelling is amazing, you feel you are actually there.' ¿¿¿¿¿ Reader Review

In the Same Boat is the hugely entertaining blend of romance and thrilling adventure that you never knew you needed. Now with special bonus material: an exclusive epilogue, Q&A with the author, and discussion guide!It's the eve of the Texas River Odyssey, and Sadie Scofield is finally ready for the 265-mile canoe race. It's three days of grueling, nonstop paddling, where every turn of the river reveals new challenges -- downed trees, poisonous snakes, alligators -- but the dangers are all worth it. Reaching the finish line is the only way for Sadie to redeem herself for last year, when one small mistake spiraled into disaster.Sadie has spent a year training, and she's ready for anything . . . except for her brother ditching her at the last minute for a better team.She has no choice but to team up with Cully, her former best friend turned worst enemy. Everything about him irritates her, from his stupid handsome face to the way he holds his paddle. But as the miles pass, the pain builds, and family secrets come to light, Sadie realizes she'll have to work with Cully instead of against him. Last year's race was a catastrophe, but this year's race just might change her life in ways she never imagined.With an unforgettable heroine and an immersive setting, Holly Green's captivating debut promises heart-stopping action and a swoony romance that will leave you cheering.

Sadie Scofield is entered in the Texas River Odyssey, 260 miles of brutal canoeing, but a chance to finally make up for ruining her father's chance of winning the previous year; but her brother Tanner suddenly opts to paddle for a different team, and she is left with Cully, a young man who was her best friend years ago, but no longer--260 miles in the same boat to sort out her relationship with the boy she once tried to defend from his abusive father, and discover the truth about their feuding families.

Can she escape her past?Patty Jenkins has come a long way from her poverty-stricken days in Brownlow workhouse. She now has a coveted position in the kitchens at Freeman's Department store in Liverpool and even the prospect of advancement.

Can they do their bit for the war effort?A gripping historical saga based on a true story, following wartime nurses during the First World War.

But Dora is mixed race and illegitimate, two facts that see her treated as little more than a servant by her step-mother and half siblings.Sent to the local workhouse, Dora's future looks bleak but she still dreams of a better life where she can help others as her late mother did with her herbal remedies.

A gritty, heartwarming family saga for fans of Dilly Court, Sheila Newberry and Maggie Hope.All they have left is each other...Life has always been tough for May and Gus Lavender. Their father went away to sea never to return, and then their mother falls victim to the typhus sweeping through Liverpool. Regarded as orphans by the authorities, May and Gus are sent to the Brownlow Hill Workhouse. Like all workhouses, Brownlow is the last resort for the poor and the destitute. May and Gus will have to rely on each other more than ever if they are to survive the hardships to come...________________________________Make sure you've read all the books in the Workhouse series:1. Workhouse Orphans2. Workhouse Angel3. Workhouse Nightingale4. Workhouse GirlAnd don't miss Holly Green's new series about wartime nurses:1. Frontline Nurses2. Frontline Nurses On Duty3. Secrets of the Frontline Nurses