October 1918: En route from New York to Seattle, Jessica Layton stops for a visit in her hometown of Powell Springs, Oregon, and comes face-to-face with Cole Braddock, her first and only love from years ago. Now Jessica is a highly accomplished clinical physician preparing for an exciting new job in Washington, and Cole is a successful horse breeder who is courting her sister Amy. Both are convinced they have moved beyond their youthful passion and the heartbreak it produced; nonetheless, they are grateful that Jessica’s brief visit will leave little opportunity to rehash old wounds. But before Dr. Layton can leave town, Powell Springs is hit hard by the influenza epidemic ravaging the country. With no other doctors available, Jessica must remain in Oregon and tend to her friends and former neighbors. Her work brings her in constant contact with Cole, and with each passing day he finds it harder to convince himself that mild-tempered Amy can fill his heart as Jessica once did. Set against the gritty backdrop of World War I and the epidemic of 1918, Home by Morning is a raw, compelling story of betrayal, heartbreak, and redemption.
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"Home By Morning was the first of two books. Home By Nightfall the next. Phenomenal story of a family prior to, during and after the WWI. This family lives in Oregon and one of the sons is sent to war....along with the horses from their farm. The story stays with the son in France while he serves. A woman in this family travels home, a doctor who had practiced in New York and the story starts with her coming home for awhile but then the plague sets in. Reading Alexis's books are so inclusive of what these families contended with in these days where women weren't respected as doctors and medicine wasn't what it is today. You get to know every single member of this family intimately and it's extended family, the relationships and how they supported one another. It really is an incredible way to learn history from a totally different window....with a fragrance only unique to Alexis - a fine, fine author. She even kept us in France so we know how the French suffered too - their homes and lands that took years to be re-nourished and replanted. You just can't help having to read Home by Nightfall after you've read Home By "Morning" You will thoroughly enjoy these books. I was very careful to not say anything to spoil any of your reading. I could not let the cupeth overflow as easy as it could have been. Enjoy these reads for yourself. You'll be glad you did ! Thank you Alexis Harrington for this journey I traveled with you in these two wonderful adventures - you're the best !" — Michele (5 out of 5 stars)
"Home By Morning was the first of two books. Home By Nightfall the next. Phenomenal story of a family prior to, during and after the WWI. This family lives in Oregon and one of the sons is sent to war....along with the horses from their farm. The story stays with the son in France while he serves. A woman in this family travels home, a doctor who had practiced in New York and the story starts with her coming home for awhile but then the plague sets in. Reading Alexis's books are so inclusive of what these families contended with in these days where women weren't respected as doctors and medicine wasn't what it is today. You get to know every single member of this family intimately and it's extended family, the relationships and how they supported one another. It really is an incredible way to learn history from a totally different window....with a fragrance only unique to Alexis - a fine, fine author. She even kept us in France so we know how the French suffered too - their homes and lands that took years to be re-nourished and replanted. You just can't help having to read Home by Nightfall after you've read Home By "Morning" You will thoroughly enjoy these books. I was very careful to not say anything to spoil any of your reading. I could not let the cupeth overflow as easy as it could have been. Enjoy these reads for yourself. You'll be glad you did ! Thank you Alexis Harrington for this journey I traveled with you in these two wonderful adventures - you're the best !"
“Brave. Heartfelt. Incredible…An emotional story filled with honest, raw characters, biting treachery, and abiding love. I couldn’t put it down.
" I recommended this book in error. There actually is another book called home by morning which is about a nurse's experiences in vietnam. I bought it @ the vietnam memorial giftshop in washington. it was a great book. "
" Good story...I like her writings...will read more of her "
" 1918 doctor comes to Oregon to visit her sister. Gets stuck doctoring in the town as the influenza epidemic is taking hold. Learns of the betrayal by her sister regarding her former love. Ending could have been better. "
" Haven't read a sappy romance in a while. I "checked it out" on my kindle with Prime. It is a no brainer, predictable read. "
" This is brain candy -- the conclusion is predictable from the onset but if you just need something to read, this is OK. It was offered at a low price for a Kindle download and I bit on a deal, but it really isn't particularly compelling or interesting despite being set against a period of history -- 1918 -- that included WWI and the flu epidemic that killed so many. "
" Good romance novel with historical background. Hard to put down. "
" A fast read. A good story set in the west at the end of World War I and the Spanish flu pandemic. Not a book I would read again but worth reading. "
" This is the worst piece of predictable trash I've read in a long time. "
" I liked the characters, the general plot, and the historic setting. I would never have picked this up if I knew it was sexually explicit. I also found the ending lackluster, almost like the author ran out of steam. "
" Incredible love story! Love the historical aspect, as well. Really creative writing on the author's part. Look forward to reading more of her work. : ) "
" Liked the history woven into it and enjoyed the twists. "
" Really good story about a female dr in the US during world war I "
" Enjoyed this book, enjoyed the setting, the year was 1918, the Spanish Flu, WWI, the woman Dr., the love triangle. Laughed out loud as one character got what was coming to them in the end. "
" When I read a book like this, I appreciate the relationship between author and reader. This was lacking. Could not connect with the characters and it drove me crazy that the obvious was not obvious to the characters. A fair enough plot, no connection "
" Started out strong, but mid-way through the plot began to fizzle. "
" Dr. Quinn Medicine woman meets the evil sister and the old boyfriend--oh yeah, and a nasty plague! "
" I actually read Home by Nightfall first (which is out of order). It was well-written and unusual so I decided to go back and read its prequal. "
" Well now. A surprisingly good read. Excellent storyline with the exception that I think the characters involved in WWI should be a sequel. What say you, Ms. Harrington? "
" The story was mediocre but I enjoyed learning about the role of women doctors at the turn of the 20th century and influenza here at home during WWI. "
" Too much focus on the romance end and not enough on the Historical element. Not a page turner "
" A pleasure to read, an easy read with a predictable love story but I quite enjoyed this one. "
" this was good but predictable. "
Alexis Harrington is the award-winning author of a dozen novels. She spent twelve years working in civil engineering before she became a full-time novelist. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys jewelry making, needlework, embroidery, cooking, and entertaining friends. She lives in her native Pacific Northwest, near the Columbia River, with a variety of pets who do their best to distract her while she is working.
Amy Rubinate has narrated over 250 audiobooks and won multiple AudioFile Earphones Awards. Her books have been selected for AudioFile’s Best Romance of 2016 list; Booklist’s Top 10 Romance, Top 10 Historical Fiction, Editor’s Choice Media; and YALSA’s Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. She has a degree in oral interpretation of literature and won state and national awards for poetry reading. A voice actor and singer for over a decade, Amy has narrated many interactive children’s books and provided character voices for toys and video games. Amy’s work has been featured in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, AudioFile magazine, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Library Journal.
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