Common Ground

Cheryl Adnams

May 2015 · Random Romance Book 18 · Random House Australia

About this ebook

Only love can begin to heal the deepest of battle scars.

Rachel Raymond has always loved her job - she's a strong, independent foreign correspondent and has built up an illustrious career chasing stories across the world. But her life suddenly changes for ever when at the end of a tour based in war-torn Afghanistan, the vehicle she and her team are travelling in hits a roadside bomb.

Liliana Howell is over the moon when her long lost best friend returns unexpectedly the week before Lily's wedding in the South Australia Riverland. But it doesn't take her long to realise that something is different about Rachel, even though her old friend refuses to talk about why she's finally come home.

Fireman Tate Cassidy has also made the trip to the Riverlands for the wedding and finds himself instantly drawn to the mysterious journalist. Tate has his own demons to fight, but when he finds himself falling for this woman who's seen too much, can he use their common ground to help her through her darkest time? And will Rachel let him close enough to show her that love can heal all wounds?

Ratings and reviews

Romance, sharp wit, and the deep ties of friendship swirl through this book, anchored by a set of truly likeable characters, and one not so likeable but still highly entertaining. But don't be mistaken by thinking this is a light and fluffy read. At the heart of this novel is a very important story about a very real issue within our society. The author handles the deeper moments with sensitivity and skill, while still maintaining an engaging narrative throughout. There are moments where I laughed out loud and moments where I read through tears. This is a great book and I highly recommend it to those who love a contemporary Australian story with the lot. My only disappointment was that it finished! I look forward to reading more from this author.

About the author

Cheryl Adnams lives in Adelaide, South Australia. After discovering a love of writing in high school, she went on to complete courses in screenplay writing and a Diploma of Freelance Travel Writing and Photography.
Having travelled extensively, Cheryl lived and worked in the United States, Canada and then for a tour company in Switzerland and Austria. Back home in South Australia now, she has a deep love and pride for the Fleurieu Peninsula and Adelaide Hills regions - particularly the beauty of the beaches and wine region of McLaren Vale.
She attributes Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb for inspiring her to get back into her lifetime love of writing. When she's not writing, Cheryl is avidly reading as many books as she can fit in around her busy full-time job as a training facilitator.