Great War (Dahlia)

An aristocrat hiding from her past, a doctor hiding from her grief, a journey that will be a danger to themselves… and their hearts! War doctor Luciana Stanmore was not healed by the signing of the armistice last year. Unable to face returning to England without the lover the war took from her, she goes instead to seek comfort with her grandmother in Amsterdam, where the beautiful widow next door catches her eye.If anyone discovers Therese de Seletsky's identity, it would be all over for her Russian aristocrat son. She lost her husband to the Bolsheviks and she'll do anything to keep Pavel safe, including denying her own need for music and love. When he breaks his arm playing, Therese risks accepting the help of her mysterious new neighbour, and ignores the tug of attraction between them. An attempted kidnap of Pavel changes everything. Therese can only turn to Luciana, and England, to unlock the secret of why she's being targeted. Along the way, they draw closer, but how can they love when the pain of the past is a present threat? A steamy girl next door lesbian story of yearning, hope, and new love after loss. HEA guaranteed.

Opposites attract in this age gap lesbian historical romance set in the hopeful aftermath of WWI.An assertive bank manager, a wary heiress. . . A one night stand they can't forget.Stoic bank manager Rosalie must prove she's more than her hedonistic nouveau-riche family. She's continually fighting for her right to her job and doesn't want to be lesser in her relationships. Being ghosted after a hot one night stand is exactly what Rosalie would expect from old-money Priya and she tells herself she has no time for an affair with a flighty young lady.The war made Priya more determined than ever to use her aristocratic family's wealth and power for good. When her beloved brother makes working with a bank a condition of her houses for war widows project, that doesn't seem too bad… Until she realises she'll have to work with Rosalie Sanderson. Their unforgettable night of passion followed by betrayal before the war isn't something she can forgive.Two worlds collide, and Priya and Rosalie still have chemistry enough to power the homes they both want to build. But with the walls they've built around their hearts, how can they work together, or keep their hearts intact if they do?A steamy second chance lesbian story of rivalry, opposites attract, and hope amongst the ashes of war. HEA guaranteed.

FINALIST: ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA'S 2022 RuBY - ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR - NOVELLA CATEGORY Two best friends torn apart by war. Could the re-enactment of four Christmas dinners create a love worth fighting for? Lord Rafe Stanmore didn't just lose his leg in the war; he lost his charming outlook and all his athletic prowess. His best friend, James St. George, brought him through the worst times with his cheerful letters. Rafe can't bear to face James now he's so altered, but to placate his sister he agrees to a quick visit. His secret longing for James and the nightly re-lived trauma of the war should be able to stay hidden for a few days. During the war, James tried to declare his love for Rafe with careful words and extravagant gifts, and never had any indication of his affection being reciprocated. How could gorgeous, athletic, and aristocratic Rafe be interested in polio scarred James? But when Rafe arrives at the farm unexpectedly, James can't resist giving him all the Christmases he missed. It's his last chance to show Rafe exactly how he feels. Four Christmases to reveal a passion that can't be denied. One last chance to admit the love they've been hiding all along.