Strong Series by Jeannie Johnson

Previously published as Like an Evening Gone by Jeannie Johnson. The first in an explosive series featuring the Strong family and a legacy of lies that leads to love and murder, passion and heartbreak… When Blanche’s mother Viola dies her world is shattered. Fleeing Barbados and the painful memories it holds for her, she leaves for England hoping to find a connection to the family she’s never known... morePreviously published as Like an Evening Gone by Jeannie Johnson. The first in an explosive series featuring the Strong family and a legacy of lies that leads to love and murder, passion and heartbreak… When Blanche’s mother Viola dies her world is shattered. Fleeing Barbados and the painful memories it holds for her, she leaves for England hoping to find a connection to the family she’s never known. Blanche secures a job in the Strong family household, but her efforts of discovery are hindered by her growing feelings for her employer’s son, Nelson. Still eager to make amends for a terrible crime in his past, Blanche’s uncle Reverend Jeb adopts a young orphan of her own age, Tom. It’s not long before Blanche finds her head turned towards the confident and hardworking young man. As Blanche gets closer to finding out the truth about her family, she discovers there are some secrets that should remain untold. less

It has been 10 years since Tom Strong left Bristol, and the Strong family, a powerful dynasty whose wealth was founded on growing sugar and keeping slaves, want him back. New ways must be found to maintain the family's fortune, and Horatia Strong is determined that Tom will be part of it. But old enemies plot his downfall and Tom begins to wish he'd stayed away. A lot of money can be made from property and land, and Horatia decides to do just that... moreIt has been 10 years since Tom Strong left Bristol, and the Strong family, a powerful dynasty whose wealth was founded on growing sugar and keeping slaves, want him back. New ways must be found to maintain the family's fortune, and Horatia Strong is determined that Tom will be part of it. But old enemies plot his downfall and Tom begins to wish he'd stayed away. A lot of money can be made from property and land, and Horatia decides to do just that. She is also ruthless with regard to Tom and will do anything to win him for herself. When Tom discovers the depth of Horatia's deceit, he is determined to leave—until a secret from the past threatens to change his mind. less

Previously published as Just Before Dawn by Jeannie Johnson. In the face of changing fortunes, the Strong family must unite to keep their wealth and status: or risk losing it all. It’s 1850 and cholera is sweeping through the streets of Bristol. Blanche and her husband are devastated by the loss of their daughter as they discover that no one is immune. Lost in her grief, her childhood sweetheart Tom Strong, is the only one who can bring her back to her family... morePreviously published as Just Before Dawn by Jeannie Johnson. In the face of changing fortunes, the Strong family must unite to keep their wealth and status: or risk losing it all. It’s 1850 and cholera is sweeping through the streets of Bristol. Blanche and her husband are devastated by the loss of their daughter as they discover that no one is immune. Lost in her grief, her childhood sweetheart Tom Strong, is the only one who can bring her back to her family. Meanwhile, Horatia Strong has her sights on leading the family dynasty, as her brother Nelson succumbs to his opium habit. Still desperately in love with her adoptive cousin, Tom, she knows that he can give her the wealth and strength to take the family businesses to new heights. Will Tom be able to leave his romantic history with Blanche behind for the sake of his family? less

Previously published as Forgotten Faces by Jeannie Johnson. The Strong family has survived against all odds, but their greatest test is still to come. After a seemingly endless thirty-six hours in labour, Horatia Strong is delighted to learn that she’s given her husband, Tom, a son. However, the birth is soon shrouded in secrets and she’ll do anything to keep them from her husband... morePreviously published as Forgotten Faces by Jeannie Johnson. The Strong family has survived against all odds, but their greatest test is still to come. After a seemingly endless thirty-six hours in labour, Horatia Strong is delighted to learn that she’s given her husband, Tom, a son. However, the birth is soon shrouded in secrets and she’ll do anything to keep them from her husband. Despite his enduring love for Blanche, Tom’s marriage to Horatia is the only thing keeping the Strong family from destitution. Locked in a powerful emotional triangle, will Tom stand by his wife as mistakes of the past come to light? less