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Broken Hero [Paperback]

Anne Whitfield
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26 Jan 2011
Audrey Pearson's life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother's perfume and gone are the friends and acquaintances - instead nurses roam the hallways. Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry arrives at Twelve Pines. Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the Captain, but he is remote towards her. Puzzled by his cold behaviour, Audrey tries to learn more about the handsome Captain. He reveals that he's lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry. However, despite this, Audrey believes she can change his mind and make him aware he doesn't have to spend his life alone. The ice around Jake's heart begins to melt. For years he has rejected the possibility of finding love again because of the pain it caused him before, but the beautiful Audrey shows him her love and she needs someone to love her in return. Could he honestly walk away from her, from the love that could be his?

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc. (Vintage Rose) (26 Jan 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601542267
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601542267
  • Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 20.3 x 0.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 984,653 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'Broken Hero' produces a rich, cohesive view of a few lives during the turbulent war years, and also gives us a hint of life before the war. The writing invites us to read slowly, understand the individuals' histories, and savor the story. Foremost; this is a really beautiful romance.
-- reviewed by Long and Short Reviews.com

Anne Whitfield has done it again. She quickly became one on my "must read" list. In this latest accomplishment, Ms. Whitfield took us to East Yorkshire, England in Spring 1944--World War II.
Ms. Whitfield has taken a plot with horrible situations and deplorable conditions and made a beautifully intricate story which will grab the heart of her readers. Audrey's character is strong, but vulnerable. Jake is a man who has shut down his emotional functions. The supporting characters keep the story lively. They also help the emotionally-struggling doctor to face his own personal problems. Jake is a strong, caring doctor who totally rejects facing his own past horrors. Audrey not only projects her own strength, she is an encourager and, regardless of setbacks, refuses to give up on anyone or anything.

Broken Hero is a wonderfully poignant story of a man who just happened to be a doctor in World War II, who had to decide how to deal with his patients without neglecting his own needs. I highly recommend this story to anyone who is interested in WWII and the scenery around this part of England. Ms. Whitfield has graciously gone into detail so that I, who have never traveled, felt as if I had been in the midst of the storyline. -- Brenda Talley - The Romance Studio

Audrey believes she is in control of her life and her emotions, until Captain Jake Harding's arrival affects her in a way she never expects. She rails against his inability to respond to her due to the demons which haunt him from his past. Does she salve her pride and stop trying? Will he come to realise he needs the devotion she can offer, or is this broken hero beyond her reach?
Broken Hero is an uplifting story about the unseen wounds war inflicts on the strongest and the way ordinary people learned to adjust to cope with extraordinary situations.
Readers will sympathise at every level with Anne Whitfield's characters, the strong minded Audrey and the compassionate, damaged Jake who needs her but cannot or will not acknowledge it. -- Anita Davison- author

Broken Hero was a wonderfully sweet story. It pulled on my heartstrings and brought tears to my eyes. I couldn't have asked for more heart warming characters which you couldn't help but suffer with and cheer for. If you are looking for a story that will make you feel deeply and leave with you with the truth that love conquers all, then you shouldn't miss Broken Hero! -- Lynda from Simply Romance reviews

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Audrey Pearson's life changed dramatically when WWII broke out and her large home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, became a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. Her life is no longer lavish with entertainment, beautiful clothes and surrounded by a loving family. Soldiers, physically and mentally wounded now fill her home. The smell of disinfectant replaces her mother's perfume and gone are the friends and acquaintances - instead nurses roam the hallways. Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry arrives at Twelve Pines. Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the Captain, but he is remote towards her. Puzzled by his cold behaviour, Audrey tries to learn more about the handsome Captain. He reveals that he's lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry. However, despite this, Audrey believes she can change his mind and make him aware he doesn't have to spend his life alone. The ice around Jake's heart begins to melt. For years he has rejected the possibility of finding love again because of the pain it caused him before, but the beautiful Audrey shows him her love and she needs someone to love her in return. Could he honestly walk away from her, from the love that could be his?

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars When Love Triumphs 3 Jun 2008
Format:Paperback
Audrey Pearson believes she is in control of her life and her emotions, until Captain Jake Harding's arrival affects her in a way she never expects. She rails against his inability to respond to her due to the demons which haunt him from his past. Does she salve her pride and stop trying? Will he come to realise he needs the devotion she can offer, or is this broken hero beyond her reach?

Broken Hero is an uplifting story about the unseen wounds war inflicts on the strongest and the way ordinary people learn to cope with extraordinary situations.

Readers will sympathise at every level with Anne Whitfield's characters, the strong minded Audrey and the compassionate, damaged, Jake who needs her but cannot or will not acknowledge it.

Anita Davison, Historical Fiction Author
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Enchanting WWII Love Story 5 Mar 2008
By Anita Davison - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
Audrey Pearson believes she is in control of her life and her emotions, until Captain Jake Harding's arrival affects her in a way she never expects. She rails against his inability to respond to her due to the demons which haunt him from his past. Does she salve her pride and stop trying? Will he come to realise he needs the devotion she can offer, or is this broken hero beyond her reach?

Broken Hero is an uplifting story about the unseen wounds war inflicts on the strongest and the way ordinary people learn to cope with extraordinary situations.

Readers will sympathise at every level with Anne Whitfield's characters, the strong minded Audrey and the compassionate, damaged Jake who needs her but cannot or will not acknowledge it.

Anita Davison, Historical Fiction Author
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Deeply Moving Story 14 July 2009
By Tamela Mccann - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Set in England during the final year of World War II, Anne Whitfield's Broken Hero is the deeply emotional story of Audrey Pearson and Jake Harding, two wounded souls trying to make the best of life as the war rages around them. Audrey's family has allowed their country estate to become a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers in the aftermath of her brother's death in the war, and Jake is the current doctor sent to take care of the men. Audrey has also lost her mother recently, and though she still has her wilder younger sister Lucy, her father is not in good health. Jake comes to the estate still trying to deal with the loss of his wife and baby a few years earlier, and determined to never allow himself to fall in love again. Naturally the two instantly have sparks, but what can be done with Jake's insistence on a lonely life and the future so uncertain for all?

From the first pages I was drawn into England during World War II; Ms. Whitfield does an exemplary job of describing the country and the people. The dialogue is relaxed and believable, and it is easy to see both Audrey and Jake longing for each other, yet unable to give freely of themselves. I loved that there were no easy answers for this couple; the tension created between them is palpable and gut wrenching. The secondary characters, such as the fun-loving Lucy and the dependable nurse Valerie, add greatly to the story by fleshing out the existence of the occupants at the house. I found myself smiling with Audrey's attempts to flirt with Jake, and my heart hurt when even more loss occurred for this strong heroine.

Broken Hero is the sort of story I love to treat myself to on a regular basis because I know I will remember the characters for a very long time to come. I had no difficulty hearing their voices in my head; I was practically out of breath myself when the bombs were falling all around and I was choked up as their stories came to light. My only rather nit-picky slightly anal complaint was the need for some editing--the English teacher in me wanted to add commas and check spelling a few times. But don't let that deter you from experiencing a truly magnificent tale! Whitfield has delivered a well-rounded story that will have a place in my heart always.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Heartwarming Story of Love during Wartime 17 Feb 2011
By Maggi Andersen - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
The Second World War has brought great changes to Audrey Pearson's life. She adapts her home, Twelve Pines on the East Yorkshire coast, into a convalescence home for wounded soldiers. She must now deal with wounded and mentally disturbed soldiers back from the front. When Captain Jake Harding, a doctor training in psychiatry arrives at Twelve Pines, Audrey immediately finds herself attracted to the Captain, but he is remote towards her. Audrey becomes increasingly drawn to him and their friendship develops, but she finds him difficult to get to know. He reveals that he's lost a wife and baby in childbirth and refuses to ever remarry. While the prospect of survival lies heavily on their hearts, Audrey sets about convincing him otherwise. I like stories about people during wartime and I found this an uplifting tale expertly told.
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