A beautiful story, not only of love, but also of war and how to affects the people caught in its midst. This was simply amazing, I loved everything about this novel, from the depiction of the characters and their emotions, to the way scenes were described, I felt like I was living them with the characters. I would totally recommend this novel, 5 stars

You will need a box of tissues for this one! It's wartime and friendships and romance are developing but it can be heartbreaking.

Loved it, felt as if I was with the characters, the storyline kept you wanting to read more. Definitely a fab read.

Such a great historical fiction book. It demonstrated the hardships couples went through throughout the Second World War and gave an insight into the work of the WAAF and the RAF. I cannot wait to read more books from Elaine Johns.

A delightfully romantic war story. I loved this one! I can't wait to read more by Elaine Johns. A must read for WWII fans.

This book underwhelmed me, and at times I couldn't help a figurative eye roll at the way things were written. The book cover describes it as "totally addictive and heartbreaking." I disagree: I was neither addicted nor heartbroken. It wasn't awful--it just wasn't great, either, and I found myself bored for much of the book. The book description makes it sound as if it contains a lot more drama and mystery than it actually does. In reality, the majority of the book touches here and there on day-to-day life in the RAF and skims over any of the real heartbreak of war. It focuses heavily on Jimmy and Anna missing each other and daydreaming about the magical times they spent together. The anonymous woman and the harrowing news take up about the same ratio of space in the book as they do in the description, perhaps less.

Anna (18 at the start) and Jimmy (20 at the start) were good people, but neither of then was particularly interesting. We know she had a difficult childhood without any real family love, and he had some heartbreak that his sister hints at but nobody explains. Each of them has their time to demonstrate bravery and courage. And that's pretty much all there is to either of them.

The writing was not a style I particularly enjoyed. It wasn't choppy or overly florid, but it just came across as a bit corny and unrealistic. The best way I can think to describe it is Ricki Lake's acting in the movie Mrs. Winterbourne. And I am not kidding in the lease when I say that the author chose to use the phrase "Aladdin's cave of wonders" to refer to Anna's anatomy during a sex scene. Talk about awkward.

Note: I don't recall any language. A couple mild sex scenes, but they are so incredibly awkwardly written and should have been left out. ("Aladdin's cave of wonders" . . . really??)

This is the first book I have read by Elaine Johns and I will definitely be reading more. Her easy writing style appealed to me straight away and I found it hard to put this book down!
Please Come Home is a story of love, courage, strength, family, loss, and hope. I enjoyed following Anna's journey as she discovered love and the comfort and support of a family for the first time in her life. The story highlights the vital role women played in WWII as part of the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce (WAAF) and gives the reader a glimpse of how life was at this time - the hardship, loss, heartbreak, and horror is keenly felt. I loved this book, and if you like history mixed with a sweet romance, I think you'll love it too!
Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and the author for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Please Come Home is an absolutely adorable and hopeful romance between two heroes who found love in the most unlikely of places. Honestly, this book took me a while to get into. However, once I got in I was absolutely hooked! This book reminded me a bit of The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros without the dual timeline. The book does have dual POV but mainly is from the POV of Anna. There were multiple points during the second half of the book where Elaine Johns' story brought me to tears. I loved this book and will definitely be recommending it to my friends.

Please Come Home by Elaine Johns is a wonderful Cornish WWII story. The female main character Anna enters the WAAF and meets Jimmy, her friend's brother, who joined the airforce. Through many skirmishes and being stationed in different locations, will Anna and Jimmy be able to maintain their relationship? Will they both survive?

A copy was provided for my review, but all opinions are my own.

I fell in love with the main character, Anna, and rooted for her through the whole book. A selfless, independent woman who had a hard life but managed to pull herself through and help others as well. I enjoyed this book tremendously!

Please Come Home, a book by Elaine Johns, the first I’ve read of her books and will be reading more. Anna was brought up by her unloving aunt after her mother died in child birth, and her father deserted her. After war breaks out she enlists in the RAF where she meets Mary, and then Mary’s brother Jimmy. The book follows their lives through the struggles of war, with heartache and sorrow. The characters were so believable this Book pulled me in from the start and I really enjoyed it, romance, heartache and suspense the perfect mix.

Anna Golding's father dumped his eight year old daughter on her Aunt Beatrice, a hateful, cold and unloving individual, and Anna grew up in that household with only the servants as friends. When she turned eighteen, she left and joined the WAAF in London, where training consumed her days. She met Mary Armstrong and they became firm friends, training together and hoping to stay that way for the duration. She also met Mary's brother Jimmy, who was a gunner, and sparks flew between the two, while Jimmy's gentle care gave her sweet memories to hold close.

When Jimmy was sent to Cornwall, he and Anna were separated but letters back and forth kept them company. When disaster struck Anna's base, she needed recovery time, then requested a transfer to Cornwall, where her base was close to Jimmy's. But would they be safer there than in London, with the Blitz in full swing? As Jimmy joined his crew in another sortie, Anna wondered if he'd come home to her - whether they'd see each other again.

Please Come Home is the 3rd in A Cornish Wartime Story by Elaine Johns and I really enjoyed it. Lighthearted in places, heartbreaking in others, the author has written a perfect rendition of the ups and downs of war and of the young people who did their best for their country in the face of adversity. Please Come Home is an excellent read which I highly recommend.

With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

What a smashing read! My first by this author and definitely won’t be the last. Just love a book that reels you in from the off.
Follows Anna as she embarks on a career with the RAF after having been made to feel worthless by an old aunt who brought her up, grudgingly.
Not only does the RAF show Anna that she her skills are valuable to the war effort it helps her to build friendships that she’s never had before.
Having been unused to being shown love and warmth, it’s a revelation to her when colleague Mary invites her to stay in the family home.
When love comes calling in the form of “Jimmy” it brings with it its own problems.
Now I’m off to look up previous books.

Please Come Home is the third book in Elaine Johns’ A Cornish Wartime series and in my opinion it’s the best yet. The story highlights the kindness and humanity that people show each other in times of trouble and heartache with the themes of family and romance also being deftly explored. The book as a whole was very well plotted and developed. Although I felt there was a bit of a dip in part two where nothing much seemed to happen but yet at the same time there was a sense of anticipation that something life changing was about to occur. So I would say the story picked up again around the 80% mark.This was a quick read which I read in two sittings which focused on World War Two from through the eyes of Anna and Jimmy. It is set in England with the focus on the air force and the incredible work they did to keep the country safe during the years of such unimaginable destruction, hurt and danger. I found it fascinating learning more about the air force and the WAAF - Women’s Auxiliary Airforce - which Anna joins. The tenacity and bravery of these ordinary men and women doing their bit for their country deserves nothing but admiration and appreciation.

Part One introduces the reader to Anna. Her mother died during childbirth and her father, a wealthy businessman, had always been cold and unapproachable leading to him abandoning her and leaving for Ireland ten years ago when she was 8 in the hands of her cold hearted Aunt Beatrice. She was an unhappy tyrant who showed no love, care or affection to her niece which only served to strengthen Anna and make her mentally tough. These characteristics are always at the forefront of Anna’s mind especially as she embarks upon her war work Anna is self-reliant and resourceful and always calm and organised. Her harsh upbringing made her realise that love was not always freely given or an automatic right. That you have to fight for it and what you believe in but once you find it, it can be the most powerful, strengthening and everlasting thing. When Anna turns 18 she knows she that she can step out into the big bad world and face all the challenges that it will bring and with war coming she knows changes will occur. But is she ready for them?

Anna’s childhood shapes and moulds her. Her every thought, word and deed are fuelled by the fact that now she wants to make something of herself whilst at the same time searching for that love and sense of family that was not afforded to her. She promises herself ‘Anna Golding, you will try to be courageous and honest and fair to others who cross your path’ and my god does she stick to this sentiment. Anna enlists in the WAAF and sets off on her training where she meets Mary. They become firm friends as they navigate their way through the course and Anna finds that she has a talent for plotting and eventually she is posted finds to the ops room at Biggin Hill. Although Mary is posted somewhere else. Her childhood friend Edna, the daughter of the maid who worked at her family home, also enlists in the Auxiliary Territorial Service. I wouldn’t have given any mention to Edna only for much later on in the book she is mentioned in a significant way having been forgotten for the majority of the book. This aspect of the plot came completely out of the blue and just felt wrong. In my mind, there was no need for its inclusion. I found it to be unnecessary and only served to cause stress for Anna. It just felt totally out of place with the entire plot but this was the only fault I found with the book as a whole.

I enjoyed reading of the work that Anna engages in. There was just the right amount of detail so as not to overload the reader with technical information. Yet, I felt I learned lots about Anna’s experiences. Through several incidents that happen the reader sees Anna mature and become really aware of the bigger picture. She is brave, clever, strong and independent and not afraid to muck in when the worst befalls the site where she works. She is intelligent and hardworking and filled with dedication and ambition.Despite having such a complicated family history, this only spurs Anna on to be a better person in the present time and as you get to know her you hope that she can find peace and love in her personal life but the way she has been reared also means that she views people warily and really needs to get to know them before she can fully trust them.

I could see this when she met Jimmy, Mary’s brother, who is a flight navigator. There is a magnetic force that draws the pair to one another. The way they were both written when they had chapters or scenes together was just magical. You could feel Anna letting go and allowing love into her life and that they were the perfect couple for one another. I thought it was excellent to have chapters from Jimmy’s viewpoint as he flies high up above the skies of the English channel and France helping his team navigate. It showed the two sides to the story and contrasted very well the experiences of both Anna and Jimmy. What become even more evident the further the story progressed was that the love they felt for one another was genuine and strong. But underneath it all, despite the dangers of war and the anxiety and fear that exist on a daily basis is the fact that all Anna wants is a proper home and family. Can Jimmy provide her with that or does the war have plenty of barriers and obstacles to throw in their path to true love and happiness?

Having found the Edna aspect of the plot completely out of place, I am relieved to say that I didn’t think this was the case with Anna when it came to her family history making itself known. I thought it was a lovely touch and in fact made Anna revaluate things and see her life in a different light. She felt supported as she also does in her relationship with Jimmy and his family who welcome her with open arms. ’You share each other’s pain. As well as the joy. But it’s worth it’. But at the same time she thinks of what could have been had the truth come out much earlier. It wasn’t all smooth sailing for Jimmy and Anna and it was brilliant the way the reader could see that Jimmy wrestles with his conscience that he knew Anna so well. He was afraid that the worst would befall him and that one day he may not come back from a raid. He was so caring and compassionate that he didn’t want to put Anna through that pain but I enjoyed reading how they attempted to work through this. That both sides of the coin were explored so well rather than things being one sided. As previously mentioned, in the last 20% or so things take an unexpected turn and this was the bit of drama that I needed. It really highlighted what is love and family and a sense of belonging is explored too. My heart was in my mouth as to what the outcome would be.

Please Come Home was a very enjoyable read, typical of a World War Two drama but none the less plenty to keep the reader entertained and reading on. Anna and Jimmy’s love story will bring a smile to your face despite all the troubles and ups and downs that they navigate but above all else the strength they both showed as did so many others at the time are the strongest emotions that shine forth from the book. Anna’s strange lonely childhood made her strong and independent and her search for a family to replace the one she never had whilst following her dreams and doing her bit for her country during the war made this a pleasant and engaging read.

Anna didn't have the best of childhoods but one thing it made her was very strong and independent. She joined the Womens Air Force and this led to the making of new friends and the acquiring of new skills. Along the way, she meets Airforce pilot Jimmy who makes her feel like no-one ever has before.

The stories of Anna and Jimmy, their training and what they endured in their respective careers and just trying to put one foot in front of the other during WWII was beautifully and powerfully crafted by the author in this book. How everyone got through the hardships of war makes me think that we are rather a weak lot these days!

Anyway, this was a great read and the story flowed very well. I wish there were a few more pages in it though, I wanted to know what happened next!

4.5 stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture.

I absolutely devoured this unputdownable novel by Elaine Johns, Please Come Home (A Cornish War Time Story). The book is well written, great characters heart breaking and heartwarming. A highly recommended WW2 historical fiction of ordinary young men and women become extrodianary

I would like to thank Bookouture, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Please come home is written by Elaine Johns. This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and it won’t be my last. Set in World War II we meet Anna Golding. Her father resented her because her mother died while having her. She is sent to live with her aunt who is cold and abrasive.

She turns 18 and decides to join the Women’s Auxiliary Air Force. Her aunt is dead set against it. Anna doesn’t have many friends or family. The ladies she enters the service with become her family. Anna is selected to become a plotter. She’s responsible for keeping track where the plans were. She meets the brother of one of her friends Jimmy.

Jimmy becomes the love of Anna’s life. He is a navigator. Anna is always terrified when he’s flying. Anna is moved to another facility and keeps in touch with Jimmy. The war rages on. I really liked the historical details that the author put into the story. I really liked Anna and Jimmy’s characters.

Thank you to the author, publisher and Bookoutre for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All thoughts are my own.

Anna Golding lost her mother when she died giving birth to Anna, so surviving on her own is something she has done all her life. With World War II looming Anna decides to join the Women’s Air Force. She loves her country, wants to make a difference and defend those who can’t defend themselves. When she meets Jimmy Armstrong, a pilot, it’s love at first sight for them both. They spend every possible moment together, but the demand of their jobs continues to send them in opposite directions. As the bombs continue to fall from the sky, Anna fears for not just her survival but the survival of her beloved country. And will she and Jimmy live happily ever after or will the war take its toll on their love for each other?

Please Come Home written by author Elaine Johns was an amazing yet heartbreaking, historical fiction. This author immediately pulled me into the story. As I was flying through the pages, unable to stop reading, I wept over and over for Anna and her story. I was heartbroken and encouraged as well as inspired as I read through this unputdownable tale. This heart-warming story is one that will stay with me for a while and is one I definitely recommend.

So many heroes in WWII and I really enjoyed this novel that focused on a unique set of heroes, the WAAFs, who became the plotters for the British in helping to secure the victory of WWII. These women worked behind the scenes, using exceptional math skills to determine next steps for the military ventures. They were the "secret weapon" of the British military, and I found great delight in learning more about these amazing women! I loved the main character, Anna, who had a sad and difficult upbringing, but used her adversity to become an incredible woman of skill, character, and commitment to her country. She forged her own path to become a WAAF during WWII, and met a great man named Jimmy. Their story displays the beauty of genuine love. Even separated for long periods of time, their story displays resilience and devotion, and not only a true commitment to each other, but also their fellow man/woman. The story also shows us how family is not only based on blood ties but envelops the loyalty between true friends and comrades under dire circumstances. My favorite quote from this book was, "Ordinary people who had become extraordinary", showing the depth and range of character of the many WAAFs and airman back in WWII.

I am thankful to NetGalley and Bookouture for the digital ARC. All opinions and the review are my own.

Please Come Home is a wonderful historical fiction romance novel. It’s however more than just a romance book, it’s a fantastic story about a couple trying to stay together during the hardships of World War 2. The author, Elaine Johns gives the reader an amazing insight into the works of the women working as plotters in the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce (WAAF) during World War Two. I really found this book such an interesting read and an educational one also. The descriptions of the characters in this book were excellent and the author at times made me feel I was back almost 80 years ago as the described everything so vividly. I wouldn’t call this a fast paced read but it’s one that I enjoyed reading at slow pace to take it all in. The strength that these men and women showed during this time of war was powerful.