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'A woman's search for a new life lures danger to their small town…

'Forty-one-year-old widow, Natalie Wasson needs money – now - for an operation that will radically change her son's quality of life. When she discovers forgotten WWI letters in Bindarra Creek's oldest home, she seizes the chance to write the family's history - and unknowingly invites danger to this small country town.

'Loyalty and duty have been drilled into Troy Davidson's very core – by his family and by almost twenty-five years of military service. But soon both traits are at war with regret and love, after he comes face to face with the woman he could never forget.

'As the stakes become personal, Natalie must decipher an ancient secret before someone she loves pays the ultimate price. The clock is ticking and the wrong choice could prove fatal.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When Charlotte leaves her old life to start afresh near the township of Bindarra Creek, she experiences a sense of liberation and adventure. The rural property she purchases is perfect for her new business venture and a friendly neighbour, Alex, along with his two children, Isla and Eli, help her settle in.

However, plans for a peaceful rural life do not run smoothly and when she stumbles on a sinister connection to her past, Isla is also drawn into the web of evil. Now Charlotte faces the perilous task of saving the young girl from a deadly situation.

Will Alex rescue Charlotte and Isla in time? Or will the secret places beyond the gate, hide forever, their fate?' (Publication summary)

'Reid Sullivan is close to fulfilling his life-long dream of returning his family’s sheep station, Tulachmhor to its former glory. He’s also weeks from marrying Emma, his pregnant fiancée, yet a volatile childhood has left him with deep trust issues. And his soon-to-be bride has shared little of her past. After a string of mishaps and disasters he suspects Tulachmhor and his relationship with Emma are being sabotaged, but by who and why?

'Gynecologist, Emma Fahey left her previous life in Sydney for the rural peace and safety of Bindarra Creek. Yet, as her wedding approaches her fiancé becomes distracted and moody, reigniting old fears. Emma loves Reid with all her heart, and is excited for the baby, but can their relationship survive someone with a deadly grudge? Will their trust issues irrevocably damage their relationship, or worse, cost them their lives?' (Publication summary)

'At what point do you trust your heart?

'Many years ago, three men passed through Bindarra Creek and robbed Stanley Rogers, the town jeweller. By dawn, their perfect plan had unravelled.

'Now a sequence of suspicious events sets Jennifer Rogers, the jeweller’s niece, to search for the truth. Somewhere in this small country town her family’s money and jewels are buried.

'Brock Colder has drawn a line between his personal life and his troublesome brother. He has one last promise to fulfil before he is free of family obligations. Then he meets Jennifer.

'As events get more dangerous and desperate for Jennifer, a pattern emerges and she realizes both brothers are somehow involved. Trouble is, Brock ignites a desire she can’t deny. Are the brothers a joined force? Or, does one have her back?
Can she trust her enemy’s brother?'(Publication summary)

'Forced to move from the safe haven of her in-law's farmhouse, single mum, Cathy Kendall is horrified she must return to the renovated River Cottage - a house that holds secrets and sad memories. When builders discover bones beneath the old house and the site is declared a crime scene, speculation and gossip engulf Bindarra Creek.

'Landscaper, Grant Cummings has returned to his hometown to seek justice and it suits him to keep a close eye on Cathy. As the investigation progresses, attraction flares between them.

'But when a series of suspicious events threaten Cathy's life, should she share her suspicions with Grant? Or is his mysterious past a warning that trusting him could prove deadly?

'Welcome to the latest Bindarra Creek romances. You will love re-visiting this quaint country town and its quirky community as compelling characters search for love and happiness. Don't miss out on these seven mystery romances by best-selling Australian authors.' (Publication summary)

'If she’s found, she’s dead …

'As a severe storm breaks over his farm, Seth Gordon watches in horror as a parachutist falls into the river. He rushes to rescue the terrified woman with a head wound.

'Injured and with no memory of who she is or her past, ‘Angel’ has no option but to accept her rescuer’s help. The bullet holes in her parachute warn she’s on borrowed time and Seth vows to keep her safe.

'But as their attraction flares, she wonders can she really trust this stranger with her life?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Her perfect tree change is about to turn deadly...

'Nellie Sinclair swaps her life in Sydney for the hamlet of Glenmeer, close to Bindarra Creek. Buying a farmhouse sight unseen, she arrives to find no power, a leaky roof, and the unsettling discovery that somebody has recently been inside.

'Kane Maxwell, the local National Park tour guide, is drawn to the quiet and serious young woman next door but his gut tells him there's a whole lot more to her change of lifestyle than she admits. Even as their friendship moves toward something unexpected and wonderful, she's looking over her shoulder and jumping at shadows.

'Determined to put her past behind her and build a new graphic design business, Nellie takes Kane on as her first client and they hike into the rugged bushland to take photographs for his new website. But during a cave visit they make a disturbing discovery - a recent campfire scattered with items Nellie recognises. Finding themselves trapped by a killer, Nellie makes a life-changing decision.

'She has to keep Kane safe. Facing the danger she's run from is the only way. Even with her own life at stake.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.