Please Come Home

Cornwall, England, 1940. Anna can barely speak as she clutches the letter tight. She wishes her beloved Jimmy was here, to hold her in his strong arms and tell her everything will be alright. But he’s not - so Anna must figure out a way to save him, and her country on her own.Alone since her first breath when her beautiful mother died in childbirth, Anna Golding has only ever had herself to rely on. But she’s always loved her country. So, on the eve of war she joins the Women’s Air Force. Her fellow trainees are like the sisters she never had. But, as they all talk of fond memories of home, Anna’s heart breaks. Her past is too painful to share...Until Anna meets Pilot Jimmy Armstrong. She could lose herself in his deep green eyes. He makes Anna feel properly alive for the first time, and they snatch every moment together even as their duties pull them apart. They don’t have a moment to waste.But with the bombs of the Blitz making every day dangerous, Anna receives harrowing news from the Royal Air Force that changes everything. With her heart breaking, Anna knows she must do all she can to help her country. But even if she helps win the war, can she save her beloved Jimmy? Or will she lose the only person she’s ever loved?An absolutely heart-wrenching, powerful and emotional novel about the hardships of war, and the strength of love. Perfect for fans of Diney Costeloe, Shirley Dickson and Wives of War.Read what everyone’s saying about Elaine Johns:’Devoured it in one sitting. Fantastic... A wonderful story... I felt the emotions and found myself smiling at the end.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️’I couldn’t stop reading... Got a hold of me and refused to let go... A corker! Heartbreaking... Best read with a great big box of tissues... Outstanding.’ NetGalley Reviewer’Wow!!!... A heartbreaking historical fiction novel... The ending... just want to say thank you to the author for making THAT happen!!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Wonderful yet heartbreaking... Outstanding... The story flowed perfectly... I definitely recommend this book... thoroughly enjoyed.’ Page Turners’This was a fabulous book. I enjoyed every single page and was sorry when I finished it. Five stars definitely to the author.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’A beautiful, touching story that I would highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐’Beautiful... A brilliant read and I would highly recommend... I really felt like I was taken back in time. The strength, camaraderie and hope really shines through... Perfect for historical fiction fans. A beautiful story.’ Chells and Books’Immediately pulled me in... Every page kept me guessing and every plot twist surprised me... I truly believe this is a book you must read! It’s an unforgettable love story about two people who were never meant to fall in love.’ @authorgabriellemcmaster