From New York Times bestselling author Penelope Ward, comes a new standalone novel.
It was the summer of my life.
I’d met the guy of my dreams.
Unfortunately, he was the son of my uppity employer¿and very much off-limits.
But Gavin was a rebel. He knew his mother would disown him if she found out about us; in his eyes, we just had to be careful.
He never treated me as his mother did-like hired … did-like hired help.
Instead, Gavin put me on a pedestal and loved me harder than I’d ever been loved in my life.
What a summer it was.
Until it all ended-badly.
I was never supposed to see Gavin again.
That didn’t stop me from thinking about him every day for ten years.
I knew little about his life now, just that he was an entrepreneur living an ocean away.
When a twist of fate had me working again in the very place our love affair started a decade earlier, I knew it was only a matter of time before I might see him again.
But I wasn’t prepared.
What if he hated me?
What if he loved someone else now?
I wasn’t prepared for all the unknowns.
And most of all, I wasn¿t prepared for today to be the day he came back.
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4.5 Stars
I always love a good second chance romance story! Not only do you get to experience all the firsts one time but you get all those same feeling when the romance rekindles! It’s like a two-for-one! Penelope Ward gave us a great story full of love, laughter, betrayal, lies, and heartbreak. If you didn’t guess it has all the feels! The author crafted the perfect story for these characters and the story’s flow really gets you connected with the characters. If you love a second chance romance this is a story not to miss!
I love Penelope and her writing style! “The Day he Came Back” is a beautiful second chance book. The first part of the book takes you through Gavin and Raven’s background. Raven and Gavin are young adults when they meet. They have an undeniable chemistry right off the bat. Even though they come from two different worlds it does not matter to them. I loved how down to earth Gavin was but he is such a kind hearted man. Then you have Raven, although she is sweet and kind she says what is on her mind. I was really sad to see how their love ended, I thought it was heartbreaking. Then Part 2 happens ten years later.
Although I loved Part 1 is awesome Part 2 drew me in. There were so many emotions that just kept me going. The secrets that surfaced were so fitting for the story. I loved all the secondary characters who added to the beauty of the story. This book was absolutely perfect. There is swoon, angst, and great comedic relief. I high recommend this book it is an excellent second chance book.
The story of Raven and Gavin is the latest work from Penelope Ward, and this couple caught my heart with their authenticity. They met through their parents, technically. Their chemistry was stronger than logic or reason. Their connection was enduring, spanning years of separation; a connection that never really faded. Their story makes for a truly meaningful read.
This book broke my heart and then put it back together. What a journey!
Raven is the assistant housekeeper from the wrong side of the “bridge”. Gavin is the oldest son of a very rich and influential family. In love, that bridge meant nothing to them. Their attraction was immediate. Little did they know all the grief their futures held.
Once again this author proves she can masterfully weave an unforgettable story. This book is Life itself as illness, broken hearts, greed, ambition, and all other emotions combine to prevent two lovers from being together.
Absolutely recommended to all you readers who love angst and wonderful prose!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the author for sharing a copy with me.
Another amazing book by Penelope! I loved Gavin and Raven! Gavin’s family comes from money and Ravens just the help. Even though people try to keep them apart love and passion bring them together. Until the evil “witch” tears them apart for good. Or so they thought. Now 10 years later Gavin’s back. Raven thought she would never see him again. They’re both shocked to see each other. They once loved each other, but is that love strong enough to bring them back together? You’ll have to get your copy and find out. If you’ve never read anything by this author, you’re truly missing out. All of her books are amazing! The characters in this book were truly amazing. The passion and romance were off the charts. Everything about this book was awesome. Definitely a must read!
Penelope Ward brings all the feels with her latest book, The Day He Came Back. Sure to please old and new fans alike.
It was the summer of my life.
I’d met the guy of my dreams.
Unfortunately, he was the son of my uppity employer—and very much off-limits.
But Gavin was a rebel. He knew his mother would disown him if she found out about us; in his eyes, we just had to be careful.
He never treated me as his mother did—like hired help.
Instead, Gavin put me on a pedestal and loved me harder than I’d ever been loved in my life.
What a summer it was.
Until it all ended—badly.
I was never supposed to see Gavin again.
That didn’t stop me from thinking about him every day for ten years.
I knew little about his life now, just that he was an entrepreneur living an ocean away.
When a twist of fate had me working again in the very place our love affair started a decade earlier, I knew it was only a matter of time before I might see him again.
But I wasn’t prepared.
What if he hated me?
What if he loved someone else now?
I wasn’t prepared for all the unknowns.
And most of all, I wasn’t prepared for today to be the day he came back.
Have you thought what your first love is now doing and if you’ll ever meet up again? Raven has taken on a new job as a nurse caring for her mother’s boss who is suffering with dementia. There is a lot of history between them, and Mr M was extremely kind to her mum. Even though his eldest son was her first and only true love, she didn’t think she would have to run into him again as he is now living in London. It’s ten years since that fateful night, and it feels like it’s only been one for Raven when Gavin comes home to check up on his fathers health and finances. All the emotions and what ifs come back to haunt her. For Gavin, he’s not sure if he is hallucinating or in a time warp scenario and he’s not happy with what he is confronted with on his arrival home.
I really did enjoy this book. It took me on a journey of love lost and hope that second chances can prevail. Raven was a sassy teen who had learnt to deal with what life was dishing out, even if she was on the wrong side of the bridge. As she grew older, she again had to endure life’s uncertainties and headaches. She was a tough cookie, that’s for sure! I adored Gavin. He may have been lucky to live at the post code that he did, but he wasn’t a snob or obnoxious like his peers. He learnt to roll with the punches even if it wasn’t his choices to start with. He found his own footing despite what was expected of him. What makes him even more swoon worthy is he kept his integrity the whole way through. I would have like a little more spunk and moxie when they first reunited for some added tension but I think it might have gone against Gavin’s nature. I was totally happy with the epilogue and how things progressed between them. I’m not sure… but I get the feeling we may hear more of the elusive and puzzling brother Weldon, and I would love to know his full story.
This beautiful love story hits you like thunder and lightning, striking your emotions that tear through your heart, mind, and soul — like a storm, leaving a long-lasting effect once you’ve experienced it!
Some stories are just words, others are a full story that leaves you breathless, intrigued, satisfied and in awe. The undeniable love between Raven and Gavin is combustible while wrapped around life changing events that the author painted so perfectly. The good, bad and the ugly. From cancer to dementia, to an epic love story with the perfect ending. The Day He Came Home has it all.
I don’t know how Penelope Ward writes the most amazing stories again and again. I just love her writing, her characters and her stories.
The Day He Came Back was filled with so many emotions. A second chance romance with heartache, sadness, happiness and love. Forbidden to be together Gavin and Raven fall for each other even though they shouldn’t. Gavin’s mother doesn’t want them together and will do the unthinkable. Raven loves her mother more than anything and will do what she has to for her.
Their story will break you and make you feel for what Raven is going through. This story is so good! Fall in love with them and their love story.
When Gavin returns and sees his former love, will the sparks still be there?
Penelope draws you in and weaves the most wonderful stories. This is one not to be missed!
“Remember how I said this was my favorite place?”
“Yeah?”
“Well, you’re my favorite person.”… gahhhh this part made me swoon so damn much!!!
Penelope…. you need to stop creating these swoony amazing heros. Said no one ever lol.
You just keep releasing these amazing books and I just keep falling in love with the heros and the story. I’m so not complaining!!
I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this story. Gavin at 21 years old made me swoon. But Gavin at 31 years old *sighs* damn that man for being all sweet and swoony. Raven I loved her even though she would get a little embarrased that didnt stop her from telling Gavin things or what she wanted.
My heart broke for what Raven had to do. Then fast forward 10 years later she’s still kept the secret. She had to do what she did to protect the people she loves. But it had to hurt the one person she loved *sobs*
The story had everything from the funny banter, swoony parts, a little laughter, some tears whether it was happy or sad ones, hand on the heart moments with how sweet Gavin was and then the times I was like Raven you need to come clean woman lol.
Well done Penelope again on another amazing read xx
First love, Last Love, Forever Love
I fell in love over and over with this heart-breakingly beautiful, angsty, second chance romance. Raven and Gavin were each other’s first love. They were meant to be each other’s last. Get ready to fall in love.
Gavin was totally smitten the first time he laid his eyes on Raven. He wasn’t your typical rich boy. He was gorgeous, and privileged but he wasn’t entitled. He was tired of all the “fake” in his life. He wanted a real connection.
Raven was unfiltered and had no problem telling Gavin the truth. She wasn’t about to be another girl throwing herself at him because of his wealth or family name. She was just the “help” anyway, so she never thought he would want anything real with her.
They weren’t supposed to fall in love. Their story is somewhat tragic. But their love was strong and never waned. I adored both of these characters. Raven was strong and resilient. Gavin was a good man even when his heart was broken. They had chemistry that just wouldn’t quit. They had a love that seemed unlikely at such a young age, but true love stands the test of time.
I absolutely love everything about this story. Gavin and Raven are wonderful, lovable characters that I fell in love with almost immediately. They have incredible chemistry and such sweet and good hearts. And speaking of hearts, mine sure took an emotional journey as we went back to see when Gavin and Raven first meet for the first half of the book and then jump back to the present which is 10 years later for the second half. So many important life changing things happens during this time. I love stories like this! There is so much character and story development that I feel as though I know these people. Penelope Ward is a phenomenal story teller who gives us as readers everything we could possibly want in a tear your heart out and put it back together kind of story that is emotional, gut-wrenching, angsty, and heartwarming all rolled into one fantastic book! The epilogue was so amazing and satisfying I wanted it to go on forever!!
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The Day He Came Back was another MUST READ love story from Penelope Ward! The storyline and characters were phenomenal, and I loved the author’s writing style. Penelope crafted a sweet, sexy, swoon-worthy, angsty, and emotional standalone second chance romance with all the feels in The Day He Came Back, and I was addicted from beginning to end. I LOVED Gavin and Raven, as well as a few secondary characters, and couldn’t get enough of their incredible love story. There weren’t as many plot twists as I would usually expect from Penelope Ward, but it was still a very unique and enjoyable romance. I loved everything about The Day He Came Back, except for one side character, and I can’t wait to devour more must read love stories from Penelope Ward!
My favorite type of Penelope Ward romance is second chance, and this is one of my favorites! I loved Gavin from page one!
This book had me captivated from the beginning to the very last word. This was pure magic in every way. I’m in love with everything about this story, these characters and their journey. Gavin and Raven are everything. Their love, their respect for one another, their passion, their pain… it’s all so well written that it doesn’t even feel like reading somehow. I love reading, but this just flew by and it felt like being sucked into this world to experience this incredible love story. This amazing story felt like a gift and an honor.
What a phenomenal book!! I literally devoured it!! Wonderful characters! Such a fantastic story that will leave you frustrated, heart aching, and such relief you want to jump for joy!! Such a meaningful story!! Love always prevails!!!