Denham Family Saga

The War Between Us (Book 1)

1914.
War brought them together, now duty threatens to tear them apart.

Rose Courtenay is bound by duty to her wealthy family. She is expected to marry well and continue the family legacy. But when war engulfs Europe, she sees her chance to escape.

She volunteers as a nurse on the Western Front, prepared to face the horrors of the battlefield rather than submit to a life she doesn’t want.

Arriving in France, Rose is immediately thrown into the chaos of war as she tends to injured soldiers. At the hospital she is reunited with Lieutenant Alex Denham, her childhood friend she never thought she’d see again.

The connection between Rose and Alex is instant and, as she nurses him back to health, stolen moments turn into something deeper.

But Alex has a secret, one that binds him to a duty he can’t escape. As war rages around them, Rose and Alex must decide — will they fight for love, or will duty tear them apart once more?

A sweeping tale of forbidden romance, sacrifice and resilience, The War Between Us is perfect for fans of Lizzie Lane, Dilly Court, Rosie Clarke, Tania Crosse and Kitty Neale.

The Secrets Between Us (Book 2)

1931.

Daisy Denham has always chased the spotlight — until a buried secret threatens to take it away.

Daisy Denham once lived a life of luxury in India. But when a scandal forces her family back to Dorset, she finds herself trapped in a world of dwindling fortunes and stifling expectations.

Then she meets Ewan Fraser, a charismatic Scotsman staying at Easton Hall. She’s charmed by his confidence and ambition — he shares her dreams of being on the stage.

Romance blossoms between them. And when Daisy unearths a shocking family secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew, it’s Ewan who offers her a chance to escape.

Daisy and Ewan flee to the dazzling world of theatre where passion, applause and the promise of a fresh start await. Life looks bright and enticing.

But when a handsome actor joins the theatre company and is clearly smitten with Daisy, she discovers promises aren’t always easy to keep and that perhaps she hasn’t escaped her past, after all.

The Promise Between Us (Book 3)

1942.

In a world torn apart by war, one promise could cost Cassie everything.

Determined to do her part for the war effort, Cassie Taylor enlists as a land girl at a Dorset farm.

There, she meets twin brothers Stephen and Robert Denham, both recovering from injuries sustained at Dunkirk. Cassie is instantly drawn to the charming and warm-hearted Stephen, whilst brooding and reserved Robert makes it clear he has no time for an inexperienced city girl like her.

Yet, as the seasons change, so do their feelings and against all odds, Cassie and Robert fall in love.

As war rages across Europe, Robert is called back to the front. But tragedy strikes and he is reported missing in Italy.

Cassie’s world is shattered, she feels completely alone. Until Stephen offers her comfort, love, and a new start. But Cassie promised Robert she’d wait for him.

Will she give her heart to the man offering her a future, or hold on to hope for the one who may never return?

The Promise Between Us is the breathtaking conclusion to Margaret James’s sweeping wartime trilogy. 

• Author  -  Margaret James
• Series / Key Character  -  Denham Family
• Illustrated  -  No
• Age -  Adult
• ISBN  -  various
• Publisher  -  Choc Lit
• Date  -  n/a
• Format  -  Paperback
• Pages - n/a
• Size  -  20 x 13 cm
• Weight - 205g