Ava Marchette's arrival in Candlebark Creek made her thankful it was so different from what she'd left behind. The volatile circumstances meant she'd needed to distance herself - just as she'd done at seventeen years of age. Now twenty seven, and a passionate chef, she was applying for the job of cook at the B&B on the family property, Ivy-May.

Her employer, Marjorie Tate, ran Ivy-May with aplomb; her iron fist was everywhere. Her husband Colin worked quietly in the background, while their only child, John was an up and coming farmer, and at only twenty he loved the land and the property which had been in their family for five generations. Often by his side was next-door neighbour and childhood friend Katie - their combined dreams for the property were known by all.

But the affair which began between Ava and John after a surprising connection was felt by them both would lead to nothing but heartache...

When Ava returned to Candlebark Creek thirty years later, she felt the memories assail her in waves. But it was when Nina, Ava's daughter, decided to check her mother's past out for herself that the secrets were uncovered...

A Place to Remember by Aussie author Jenn J. McLeod is a stunning family drama set in country Queensland, and filled with heartache, loss, hope and deeply buried secrets. Two generations and a thirty year gap with family love at the core with great, well-rounded characters as is usual by this author. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey and highly recommend A Place to Remember.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my uncorrected proof to read and review.