Bøger af Annie Chandler-Cummings

Welcome to my life! We all age as we get older! Some of it is ok, but lots of it just sucks big time! Nature can be cruel sometimes, though sometimes the outcomes provide us with humorous situations. And, we are now too old, apparently, mid-life crisis! There's one positive at least!Sit back, get comfy, grab a hot beverage and try to read more than one page before you nod off. Laugh at me or laugh with me, I'm happy whichever you do. Just enjoy.Remember: sixty is the new forty! So, kick up your heels and show your nana knickers. It's time to age disgracefully!

Book Two of the Flower Quartet, featuring four strong women, over three generations, in one familyLily was widowed while pregnant with her daughter, Rose; her husband having been killed during active service in the Vietnam War. Although she was much sought after by gentlemen of the district, Lily never really engaged the thought of remarrying. She filled her time building up her baking business from home, which supplied the local supermarket and cafes with cakes, pastries and biscuits. She was the person most went to for the special occasion cakes, and she always won the Best Cake prize at the annual Harvest Moon Show, until they made her the judge to give others a chance to win.At her 70th birthday celebration, she had a big surprise for Rose, and her two granddaughters, Poppy and Daisy. She had also recently met Malcolm Vale, a dapper, widowed Englishman, who had moved into the Retirement Village where her best friend, Ellen, had bought a unit. Lily enjoyed his company at the many social gatherings, and loved his wit and humour. She also enjoyed his flirtation and having company, especially since Ellen was interested in another of the male residents of the Village.All hell broke loose, particularly from his very demanding daughters, when Malcolm and Lily announced they were going on a holiday to Europe together and would be catching up with his and his late wife's families and friends in England. And what was the secret one of his grandchildren was hiding? How will this affect the family dynamic?Would their friendship and budding romance be strong enough to withstand the interference of those who disagreed with their union, or would both find love again, when they least expect it?Lily's recipes are at the end of each chapter.

Daisy was living her dream, literally. She had already established her garden centre, Daisy's Dream, and had a scholarship to study Horticulture at University. She had the support of her loving family, plus she had been in a steady relationship with Kyle Fielding for over 7 years. It wasn't 'if' they would marry, but 'when'.Why Kyle was working with the Australian Army Communications as part of his Honours Degree, he was seconded for a special operations mission overseas. After several months he was injured when the convoy in which he was travelling clipped a land mine. He received extensive damage to his legs and it was not known if he would ever walk again. Kyle felt he had let Daisy down, and he didn't want to be a burden so told her he'd changed his mind and no longer wanted to be saddled with a home-body and a small town when he could have an international career.Daisy's mother and grandmother didn't want a third generation of women to suffer at the hands of war as both their husbands had been killed in active duty. They believed it was best for her to let Kyle go, especially as Daisy had begun her Uni degree and a dashing young professor was very keen to support her.Is love stronger than war, and will Daisy and Kyle finally have "Perfect' as their wedding song?

DAISY IS LIVING HER DREAM, LITERALLY.Her established garden centre, Daisy's Dream, is very popular and she has a scholarship to study Horticulture through the university, and she has the love of a very special man, Kyle. They have been in love since they were childhood sweethearts. So, what could possibly go wrong?Kyle is seconded to the Army and required to spend six months overseas. However, he suffers an injury on patrol and while healing alone, he begins to re-evaluate what is important, including his relationship with Daisy. As Daisy studies back home, she finds that a dashing professor is keen to help her further with her studies and is confused by her emotions and loyalties in her life.Is love stronger than war for Daisy and Kyle? Or is this a fork in the road for these lovers to pursue their individual desires?"I've fallen in love with this family and can't wait for the other three books in the Flower Quartet." Beth"Love the romance and 'those' scenes... hot! But it's more than just that; there is a real story and my emotions were all over the place. I loved it and wanted more." RC"An emotional romance of love and dedications conflicted by the melody of hearts and minds in a mix of new adventures and old truths...a relatable and intelligent romance..." Jennifer, Indiebook Reviewer..