--- product_id: 145675064 title: "The Day He Came Back" price: "NZ$47" currency: NZD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/145675064-the-day-he-came-back store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # The Day He Came Back **Price:** NZ$47 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Day He Came Back - **How much does it cost?** NZ$47 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/145675064-the-day-he-came-back) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: A Future Classic. A tour de force of longing and second chances. All the Stars - The Day He Came Back is a tour de force of longing and second chances. An adult story about true love and sacrifice. Yet it’s so much more. It doesn’t fit neatly into any little boxes. And everyone should read it. I was overcome by the stark portrait of choosing between selfish and selfless love, between family we’re born into, and the family we choose. TDHCB is a simple, stellar romance set amid an elegy on sacrifice, greed and the callous indifference of illness. You will fall for Raven, just as Gavin did, and this story will stay with you. Long after you’ve tried to move on, these lovely people won’t let you. The Day He Came Back is so full of soul. It pulses with need and brutal honesty, and it’s the perfect tonic to a long season of stories of redeemed bullies and immature jerks. Raven and Gavin are honest, devoted star-crossed lovers. Gavin Masterson is a prince among men. Gavin is the modern hero we need today, and in a sea of caricatures and nasty book boyfriends, he surfaces as the answer. The only man we need. He’s complicated, yet smitten and he knows it, his obligations weigh on him, yet he keeps himself and the readers above water, never pandering or compromising himself or his ideals. He expresses himself and while he’s patient, the story unfolds leaving no doubt that he knows what he wants, even if events beyond his control force his hand. And yet he is no heartbreaker. He’s a deliberate, careful lover and the bittersweet developments in this story make it impossible to stay away. What I liked most about Gavin? How Ward drew him, with so many dimensions, and yet he was always honest and committed, to everyone. It’s hard to write a man as smitten and not have him sound like a girl, but Ward gave us a real young man who grows into an incredible adult, full of love, and passion, longing and fear and vulnerability, altho he never came across as pitiable. Gavin moved me in every scene. I kept thinking to myself, true love is the family you choose, whelp. I love this story. Raven is the epitome of self sacrifice, and her journey from curious outsider to head over heels young love was thrilling and she is up there with my favorite young heroines. She had so much thrust upon her. And over and over she put everyone else on her back, choose their battles over her own. No wonder Gavin fell so hard. I can understand what happened, and the heartbreak was agonizing yet felt inevitable. How did Ward do that? God, my emotions were all over the place. Tears and laughter mixed equally because the narrative was freaking compelling, and it was fantastic. I can't say anymore, you’ll have to read the story, and I don’t want to spoil it, but Ward has a gift. She can weave a complicated world where we care deeply for everyone in the story, and the humanness she conveyed--even in the simplest of phrases--moved me. About that title. It was in so many ways, a perfect metaphor for Raven’s beats in this story. I feel like Gavin had many days and he came back over and over (I'm not giving anything away, I'm talking about the effect of the story). Gavin wanted Raven from the moment they saw each other. Their first scenes together are the perfect launch for their languid romance. There is great plotting and 'yell at your kindle' arcs that carry us through, even the brother and best friend find peace. Sigh, I could go on, I enjoyed this story so much. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves true love. Review: Chiquita and The Rich Guy 😁 - Enjoyed it very much, the pacing, the plot and the twist. The Characters each had goodness, depth and likability. Of course an joked the romance and HEA! Raven such strong girl who had sense of self and worth. Who was tested emotionally and physically but came out on top 💪 Gavin can I just he is one of the best male characters that was just so good to be thru but when he got heart by the breakup and finding the truth later on 😥 I like that you made Paige into decent character and not be bad gal. It was just to late since Gavin 💓 has always belonged to Raven. Thank goodness Weldon turned out to be ok douche 😁👍 and I just ❤🙋 Marni she was so don't beat around the bush kind of gal. That was the quickest coming out ever 😂 A great job dealing with real life subject matters like alcoholics, consequences and Dementia. So heartbreaking when any love ones passes and the longer remember 😭 Raven definitely bless her heart for holding Mr M and making it as dignified for him. Thanks for your beautiful writing. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,260,799 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,577 in Contemporary Romance (Books) #16,160 in Literature & Fiction (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,751 Reviews | ## Images ![The Day He Came Back - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IGjMu9RKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Future Classic. A tour de force of longing and second chances. All the Stars *by K***Y on August 18, 2019* The Day He Came Back is a tour de force of longing and second chances. An adult story about true love and sacrifice. Yet it’s so much more. It doesn’t fit neatly into any little boxes. And everyone should read it. I was overcome by the stark portrait of choosing between selfish and selfless love, between family we’re born into, and the family we choose. TDHCB is a simple, stellar romance set amid an elegy on sacrifice, greed and the callous indifference of illness. You will fall for Raven, just as Gavin did, and this story will stay with you. Long after you’ve tried to move on, these lovely people won’t let you. The Day He Came Back is so full of soul. It pulses with need and brutal honesty, and it’s the perfect tonic to a long season of stories of redeemed bullies and immature jerks. Raven and Gavin are honest, devoted star-crossed lovers. Gavin Masterson is a prince among men. Gavin is the modern hero we need today, and in a sea of caricatures and nasty book boyfriends, he surfaces as the answer. The only man we need. He’s complicated, yet smitten and he knows it, his obligations weigh on him, yet he keeps himself and the readers above water, never pandering or compromising himself or his ideals. He expresses himself and while he’s patient, the story unfolds leaving no doubt that he knows what he wants, even if events beyond his control force his hand. And yet he is no heartbreaker. He’s a deliberate, careful lover and the bittersweet developments in this story make it impossible to stay away. What I liked most about Gavin? How Ward drew him, with so many dimensions, and yet he was always honest and committed, to everyone. It’s hard to write a man as smitten and not have him sound like a girl, but Ward gave us a real young man who grows into an incredible adult, full of love, and passion, longing and fear and vulnerability, altho he never came across as pitiable. Gavin moved me in every scene. I kept thinking to myself, true love is the family you choose, whelp. I love this story. Raven is the epitome of self sacrifice, and her journey from curious outsider to head over heels young love was thrilling and she is up there with my favorite young heroines. She had so much thrust upon her. And over and over she put everyone else on her back, choose their battles over her own. No wonder Gavin fell so hard. I can understand what happened, and the heartbreak was agonizing yet felt inevitable. How did Ward do that? God, my emotions were all over the place. Tears and laughter mixed equally because the narrative was freaking compelling, and it was fantastic. I can't say anymore, you’ll have to read the story, and I don’t want to spoil it, but Ward has a gift. She can weave a complicated world where we care deeply for everyone in the story, and the humanness she conveyed--even in the simplest of phrases--moved me. About that title. It was in so many ways, a perfect metaphor for Raven’s beats in this story. I feel like Gavin had many days and he came back over and over (I'm not giving anything away, I'm talking about the effect of the story). Gavin wanted Raven from the moment they saw each other. Their first scenes together are the perfect launch for their languid romance. There is great plotting and 'yell at your kindle' arcs that carry us through, even the brother and best friend find peace. Sigh, I could go on, I enjoyed this story so much. I highly recommend it for anyone who loves true love. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chiquita and The Rich Guy 😁 *by K***R on October 26, 2020* Enjoyed it very much, the pacing, the plot and the twist. The Characters each had goodness, depth and likability. Of course an joked the romance and HEA! Raven such strong girl who had sense of self and worth. Who was tested emotionally and physically but came out on top 💪 Gavin can I just he is one of the best male characters that was just so good to be thru but when he got heart by the breakup and finding the truth later on 😥 I like that you made Paige into decent character and not be bad gal. It was just to late since Gavin 💓 has always belonged to Raven. Thank goodness Weldon turned out to be ok douche 😁👍 and I just ❤🙋 Marni she was so don't beat around the bush kind of gal. That was the quickest coming out ever 😂 A great job dealing with real life subject matters like alcoholics, consequences and Dementia. So heartbreaking when any love ones passes and the longer remember 😭 Raven definitely bless her heart for holding Mr M and making it as dignified for him. Thanks for your beautiful writing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love Gavin and Raven! *by B***� on November 23, 2025* I can’t even begin to explain how much I loved this book!! I’ve seriously had this one in my library for a couple of years and have NO idea why it took me so long to read it. It was phenomenal! Love how it was separated into parts, love the dual POV… and ohhhh Gavin and Raven’s relationship was everything! The buildup and their history was incredible, the tension was amazing, full of angst and emotion and oh boy, the DRAMA! Just an overall amazing read and one I would highly recommend!! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/145675064-the-day-he-came-back](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/145675064-the-day-he-came-back) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-27*