AustLit

'We never know our true strength until tested in the heart of the jungle…

'The adventure continues.

'Pregnant, and facing never ending challenges to remain in Ulara, Eden navigates tricky relationships within the village, while braving the dangers of the jungle every day.
Determined not to leave Samuel and travel alone to Australia to have their child, she second guesses her decision, and sanity, when a rival community known to practice cannibalism compromise her safety in the village.

'Their concern grows when men known for illegal mining come closer to Ulara seeking the mineral rich soil beneath the jungle undergrowth. Without a thought for the rainforest and ecosystem, they will hurt anyone who gets in their way.

'In a race against time to deliver her child safely, and to protect the Ularans from the outside world, Eden and Samuel are faced with decisions on love, and loyalty.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'All my life I’ve been the obedient daughter. The good girl who followed the rules. I’m still that girl, but I’m torn between the safe path in life and breaking free.

'An invitation to holiday in exotic South America with my friends was the ideal opportunity to escape. Before I left, my father gave one warning: Stay out of the jungle.

'Within days, I was living in a culture vastly different to my sheltered upbringing. I found adventure. Confidence. Excitement. In a city of love, and a city of heartbreak, I found both.

'I wasn’t searching for the man of my dreams. He found me. Then he disappeared...

'But one thing my father taught me was to never give up. So, I decided to find the man who swept me off my feet. He’s hiding a secret and I’m determined to find answers. Even though it meant doing the one thing my father warned about—entering the jungle.

'Now I’m so out of my depth—the quicksand sinking kind of depth when it comes to survival skills. And my privileged upbringing holds no ground in a place where money and first world education is meaningless.

'I’m not sure how I will survive...

'One thing is certain, I won’t come out the same.

'Ulara is a story about forbidden love and a tortured hero, set between Australia and South America.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'At eighteen, Ava is sure she has found her soul mate in Jardine. Convincing their friends and family that what they have is more than just a crush, however, is an entirely different story. Jardine’s parents have his life mapped out with plans that don’t include Ava. Their plans to get into med school and start their future together crumble when cricket sensation Jardine is selected to play for the Australian team and expected to spend most of the year touring internationally. Ava knows since they agreed to follow their dreams, no matter the cost, she has to let Jardine go. Ava also discovers a new inspiration to move on with her life. But can she keep it a secret from Jardine? If he discovers the truth, everything between them could be destroyed.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Troubled Aussie football star, Rhett Williams’ infamous off-field misdemeanours land him in front of his club’s board with an ultimatum: clean up his bad-boy image or lose his contract. There’s one catch: appear on a reality show to reinvent himself. Football is Rhett’s lifeblood, but his family and the orchard farm in the country where he grew up means more, especially as his family relies on his wage to keep the business afloat. So Rhett puts his opinion of reality shows aside to concentrate on doing whatever it takes to be re-signed.
'Career-focussed TV mentor, Tori Winchester doesn’t have time for men, or a social life, which suits her fine. When Rhett Williams arrives on set with his blond beach hair and his mesmerising blue eyes, her resolve begins to crumble. He’s not the spoiled bad boy casting had told her to expect. Getting involved with someone like Rhett could not only damage her long-term career prospects, they could both lose everything. In a game of cat and mouse, Rhett is playing the one game he doesn’t want to win…'

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'Ava Walters never expected her ex-boyfriend and Indian superstar cricketer to walk into her restaurant six years after she left him. The break up almost ruined her but she refused to deny him his dream of playing International cricket for Australia. With her life on track as co owner of a fashionable restaurant, and supporting her five year old son alone, Ava cannot risk falling for his charm a second time.After the initial shock of seeing her again, Jardine Kumble is determined to win Ava back. His gut tells him it’s more than ‘playing hard to get’ and he intends to get answers to why she is pushing him away…'

Source : publisher's blurb

'When injury destroyed her dream of playing college basketball, Aubree Taylor fled overseas. Now she’s finally home again and ready to move on with her life. Until she runs into Hunter Stone on her first night out, the only guy who’s ever meant anything to her – and the last person she wants to see. Since she ran out on him two years ago, Hunter hasn’t been able to get Aubree off his mind. The sexy football star has had girls all over him for years, but Aubree is the only one to have ever seen behind the cocky persona he puts on for the crowd. Despite her attempts to keep her distance, Aubree is unable to resist the strong attraction between them and it isn’t long before they fall into a passionate relationship. She has never been afraid of a challenge, but Hunter’s arrogance and inablity to trust are testing her to her limits. Aubree must decide whether to follow her heart and lower her guard…or risk losing the best thing that’s ever happened to her.'

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'When jaded city girl Maddy McIntyre packs up and leaves Adelaide for a new job in the country, it’s not only a chance at a fresh start. Six months ago, the first guy she’d ever loved shattered her heart before moving home to Broken Hill. Deep down inside, Maddy is hoping that living in the same town will give her an opportunity to prove to Luke that she’s one temptation he can’t resist.

'But when she arrives in Broken Hill, Luke White is not the same guy she knew in the city. And it soon seems very clear that he doesn’t want her there. Although Maddy settles in quickly, excelling at work and partying with her new friends, she can’t understand why Luke is remaining so distant. Particularly when all her instincts are telling her that they’re meant to be together – and that he feels the same burning attraction.

'As Maddy learns more about Luke’s family and background, she begins to understand that his mixed messages are caused by balancing what’s expected of him with what he really wants. Maddy gave Luke her heart long ago and, despite their differences, she knows she’ll only ever be happy with her hot country boy. But how can she convince him that she’s the risk he needs to take?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.