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The Promised Land – Book 1
Loretta was forced into an arranged marriage to a much older man who she did not love, by her strict Italian father. She suffered under his abusive control until World War II intervened and the handsome Italian Prisoner of War arrived on their farm in The Promised Land, NSW, Australia.
Their story of emotional conflict and forbidden love unfolded, and a child was born. When the war ended and he returned to Italy he made her a promise to return for her and their child. But her fairytale did not end the way she had hoped.
This is a story of love, betrayal and courage. Sometimes our destiny has a way of surprising us.
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Broken Promises – Book 2
At the age of 15, Rose realised her life was going to be very different to the dreams she once held for her future. She would not live the fairytale life she had imagined. Instead, she would find herself living in a nightmare of broken promises with no apparent way out. But in her deep love for her children, she would find the strength, determination and courage to go on, to push forward, if only for them.
Australia is a big, diverse country and Rose experienced many emotions moving around this dynamic landscape more often than she liked. Finding out her mother’s secret, and then losing her mother, threw her life into turmoil. To discover more and find the answers to the many questions she had, she would have to leave her quiet little village on the mid-north coast of New South Wales and travel alone to Italy.
Separated by time and secrets, would strangers finally find each other? And just how long is the road to happiness?
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A Promise Kept – Book 3
Once upon a time a handsome prince…… that’s how fairytales start, and they always end with a happily ever after.
With a tough childhood and an abusive father, then several bad choices with men, Lilly’s life was far from the fairytale she had always dreamed of.
Lilly felt blessed to have strong women to show her the way, her Grandmother Loretta and her mother Rose. With their love and support, she knew she could conquer anything, as long as she believed in herself.
Even with that support sometimes she wondered, how do you pick yourself up when someone you love is always trying to drag you down and crush your spirit? Why does she continue to allow this to happen?
What was her purpose in life? Lilly sold everything and headed off, driving around Australia to find herself. Travelling alone to some of the most remote parts of Australia she wondered, would she ever find real love? The kind that her grandparents had shared.
Did she have the strength and courage to see this bold journey through alone?
Lilly made herself a promise, but would she be able to keep it?
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GIBBS Walks To The Beach
A children’s counting book from 1 to 10
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BOOK REVIEWS
LOOKING FORWARD TO BOOK 3 – June 25, 2019 – I loved, I laughed, I cried….a good book brings out emotion and this one sure did. Looking forward to the next book xx – Cassie Young
GREAT STORY – January 15, 2019 – The Promised Land – Great story Marianne, couldn’t put the book down. I did have trouble reading at times through the tears. Looking forward to book 2. – Sharran
BROKEN PROMISES – January 15, 2019 – Broken Promises – I loved this book, sad to put the story line to a lovely friend and her family but I thoroughly enjoyed it I could not put it down till I finished it Could not wait for her next book to be realised Great read thank you – CAGHY
LOVED IT – January 15, 2019 – Promised Land – I love this kind of romance story line Easy to loose yourself for a few hours and totally enjoy a book. Think of the person you know and relating to there lives sad and happy times. Can not wait for the sequels to this book- CAGHY
CAN’T WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK – January 15, 2019 – I loved getting lost in this story. Makes it all the more amazing knowing the characters are real. Thanks to Marianne for sharing this book. Life happens and the strong make the best of a situation which Loretta certainly did. I cant wait to read the next book and find out what happens to Rose! – Cassie Young
BEAUTIFUL LOVE STORY – May 29,2018 – I enjoyed this book so much I was unable to put it down, story of true strength and courage , but such a beautiful love story – Leigh Capararo
A BEAUTIFUL READ – May 25, 2018 – I don’t normally read romance novels but The Promise Land was different. The romance between the characters was not smutty but romantically lovely. As someone who in the past has been through domestic violence I found I could relate to Loretta with her struggles, hopes and dreams. From start to finish each chapter kept me guessing plus silently wishing. I am looking forward to Book 2 in the series. A beautiful read —Cheryl Brindley
LOVED – LOVED THIS BOOK – May 24, 2018 – I really enjoyed this read, I loved the honest, no nonsense way it was written, like a friend telling you a story. The story had me intrigued and I became totally involved, I cried and smiled – Loved it. Can’t wait for the next one, I need to see what happens next. – Rose
