When Ellen and Hugo announce they're selling the farm for a seaside retirement village, it's shocking enough. But then Grandmere and Papa drop their own bombshell: they're moving into a care home. Suddenly, three generations of family tradition hang in the balance.
Lisette was already coming home to manage the store while Julien heads overseas—but she never expected to walk into a family crisis. Or to run straight into Jake Morrison, her old school friend who's grown into someone she can't quite ignore. As sparks fly and old feelings resurface, Lisette faces an impossible question: Is Duckinwilla Creek really where she belongs?
When everything you love is on the line, sometimes it takes a crisis to discover what—and who—is worth fighting for.
Stories grounded in place, resilience, and the quiet strength of community.
Annie Seaton
Annie Seaton is an Australian author whose stories are shaped by place — from coastal communities to country towns and river landscapes. Her novels explore connection, resilience, and the quiet moments that define home.
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