Out of the Ashes
Published on 19. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-1-0367-0433-9 (ISBN)
Description
From the ashes of her past, can she rebuild her future?
In the aftermath of devastating bushfires that destroyed the property where she grew up, Eve Nicholls finds herself grappling with the smouldering ruins of her life. It might be possible to rebuild a house, but what about her dream of renewing friendships and becoming part of her home-town community of Yarrabee?
Haunted by loss, Eve discovers a glimmer of hope when she learns that new life is growing within her-a fragile and unexpected beacon of renewal, and an added complication in her blossoming relationship with the local vet, Hugh. Determined to start afresh, she resolves to rebuild both her house and her shattered spirit.
When accusations of arson emerge, old hurts and resentments resurface, and whispers of suspicion surround Eve. In a desperate bid to clear her name, she enlists the help of a visiting journalist, whose keen eye and relentless pursuit of the truth become her lifeline. As they peel back the layers of deceit and betrayal, Eve must confront the embers of her past-and decide if she has the strength to rise from the ashes once more.
If you love stories about second chances, small-town secrets and the strength it takes to rebuild after loss, you'll be swept away by Out of the Ashes. Pamela Cook's gripping family saga is perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally charged tales of resilience, romance, and redemption.
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Praise for the Blackwattle Lake series:
????? A wonderful read.
????? Easy reading, good chick lit book. I really enjoyed it.
????? Blackwattle Lake is an appealing contemporary novel set in rural Australia which I truly enjoyed.
????? I look forward to reading more from Pamela Cook in the future.
????? Pamela Cook has an amazing ability to draw you into the lives of her characters on an emotional, spiritual and physical level.
????? Another wonderful read by Pamela Cook.
In the aftermath of devastating bushfires that destroyed the property where she grew up, Eve Nicholls finds herself grappling with the smouldering ruins of her life. It might be possible to rebuild a house, but what about her dream of renewing friendships and becoming part of her home-town community of Yarrabee?
Haunted by loss, Eve discovers a glimmer of hope when she learns that new life is growing within her-a fragile and unexpected beacon of renewal, and an added complication in her blossoming relationship with the local vet, Hugh. Determined to start afresh, she resolves to rebuild both her house and her shattered spirit.
When accusations of arson emerge, old hurts and resentments resurface, and whispers of suspicion surround Eve. In a desperate bid to clear her name, she enlists the help of a visiting journalist, whose keen eye and relentless pursuit of the truth become her lifeline. As they peel back the layers of deceit and betrayal, Eve must confront the embers of her past-and decide if she has the strength to rise from the ashes once more.
If you love stories about second chances, small-town secrets and the strength it takes to rebuild after loss, you'll be swept away by Out of the Ashes. Pamela Cook's gripping family saga is perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally charged tales of resilience, romance, and redemption.
____________________________________________________________
Praise for the Blackwattle Lake series:
????? A wonderful read.
????? Easy reading, good chick lit book. I really enjoyed it.
????? Blackwattle Lake is an appealing contemporary novel set in rural Australia which I truly enjoyed.
????? I look forward to reading more from Pamela Cook in the future.
????? Pamela Cook has an amazing ability to draw you into the lives of her characters on an emotional, spiritual and physical level.
????? Another wonderful read by Pamela Cook.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
308 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0367-0433-9 (9781036704339)
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Pamela Cook is an author, podcaster, writing teacher and mentor. Her debut novel Blackwattle Lake (2012) was published by Hachette Australia in 2012 followed by three rural fiction titles. She subsequently published two independent titles (Cross My Heart and All We Dream) and is now publishing with Bolinda Audio and Vinci Books. Pamela writes stories of longing and belonging, delving deep into the psychology of her characters and the complexity of relationships in all their forms. She explores the impact of trauma, grief and generational conflict, drawing on the resilience and courage she finds in inspirational women. Her writing is imbued with a deep love of the natural world and its power to heal. Producing and hosting Writes4Women, a weekly podcast that supports women writers and celebrates women's writing, is one of Pamela's not-so-guilty pleasures. She is also a Writer Ambassador for Room To Read, a not-for-profit organisation promoting literacy and gender equality in developing countries. An experienced teacher, Pamela loves to mentor emerging authors. When she's not writing or reading, she wastes as much time as possible riding her handsome quarter horse Baloo, hanging out with her family and menagerie of animals on her dream-come-true rural property in the beautiful Illawarra region of NSW, and dreaming of a road trip in Virginia, her vintage caravan.