AustLit

'From the author of Jumping Fences, Rain Dance and the bestselling Diamond Spirit series comes another hugely appealing country romance.

'When Kirra leaves school to begin her first job on the station where she grew up, she is unimpressed to find herself partnered with a new employee who will barely speak to her. Daniel is undeniably cute, but he has a serious attitude problem and a mysterious past - there are whispers that he's fresh out of juvenile detention, but no one will tell her why. Daniel gradually thaws and reveals his secrets and Kirra starts to see beyond the moodiness to a boy she can believe in. But others remain wary of him, and her best friend warns her to stay clear. Kirra has some decisions to make. Is Daniel worth fighting for? Or should she walk away?' (Publication summary)

'The Trickstars can't believe their luck when they are cast as stunt riders on their favourite TV show, Horses of the Sands. But there's trouble with the star's horse, and Lexie and Featherfoot are called in to help. Will Lexie's stage fright stand between her and stardom?' (Publication summary)

'A Trickstars Adventure with Ruby, Lexie and Kit, the fantastic trick-riding triplets.

'When Aunt Zelda shares a video of Destiny's antics, the Trickstars become an internet sensation. They have a chance to audition for their favourite television show, but when Grampy has an accident, their dreams are suddenly under threat.' (Publication summary)

'Ruby's terrible premonition about Destiny comes true when the colt is taken from them by Chance's original owners, who sweep him off to the Silver Mountains. With Chance and Grampy both heartbroken, the Trickstars follow. The girls must call on the help of friends in unexpected places to save Destiny from a cruel fate.' (Publication summary)

'The Trickstars rescue a neglected gypsy cob mare from the saleyards. But things are tough on the farm and they won't be able to keep her for long, unless she can earn her keep. Can Kit nurse her back to health, and train the cantankerous Chance? Or is it too late to save her?' (Publication summary)

'The Hexley clan turn up in town - old rivals from Grampy's past. They believe that Lexie's precious gold belt-buckle is rightfully theirs, and challenge the Trickstars to a trick-riding duel to win it back. But Silvanus Hexley is mischievous, and will try all sorts of tricks to win, including casting a spell on Lexie.' (Publication summary)

'Ruby discovers an old trunk in the stable loft that is full of family secrets. Why has Grampy kept this hidden for so long? Will he allow the triplets to follow in the stirrups of their ancestors? Will their beautiful gypsy horses ever be anything but plough horses? Will they ever get the chance to follow their dreams?' (Publication summary)

'An addictive rural romance for teens from the author of Jumping Fences.

''You should come to the drought-relief fundraiser,' Kaydon said to Holly. 'It's a big fancy ball, heaps of fun.' Boy, could this girl use some fun. And some rump steak.

'Holly shook her head.

'Kaydon gave up. Trying to make her smile was like doing a rain dance. There were clouds and rumblings, and a sprinkle here and there. But no amount of fancy footwork was going to make it happen for real.

'Holly Harvey doesn't want to move to Gunnedah, far from her friends and her home near the beach. And she's a vegetarian, so living on a beef property, with cattle yards, polo ponies and pig-shooting, makes it even worse. She and Kaydon are worlds apart - until a fight breaks out at the fundraising ball.

'Another addictive romance from the author of Jumping Fences.' (Publication summary)

''You deserve someone who would jump fences to be with you, Zoe.'

'Zoe wakes up in hospital after a mustering accident and can't remember a thing. When she gets home, everything has changed. Why aren't her boyfriend Scotty and best friend Caitlin answering her texts? Who stole her dad's cattle and put the farm at risk? Can the mysterious Josh help put the pieces of Zoe's life together again?' (Publication abstract)

'When Luke brings home a truckload of traumatised brumbies, some with horrific injuries, Jess agrees that something must be done. Can Jess, Luke and their friends foil the runners and save the wild mountain horses from their cruel fate? And in going back to Matty's Flat, will Luke discover where he really belongs? ' (Publisher's blurb)

'Finally the day has come when Jess can bring home her once-in-a-lifetime horse. But Opal falls ill, the local vet just can't find a cure and Lawson casts her out onto his cattle station to "do or die".

'Wild with anger and refusing to give up, Jess heads west on an outback droving trip with her best friends - and Luke. Will she be able to bring Opal home? And could Luke be her once-in-a-lifetime boy?' (From the publisher's website.)

'After a harsh childhood spent in foster care, Luke finally feels at home on Harry's farm, working with horses. When Harry dies and Luke has a bitter falling-out with the people around him, he does a runner, leaving everything behind. He takes off to the gulf country in search of brumbies and finds himself camped by a river with three Aboriginal elders.

'Can a mob of wild brumbies and three wise men help Luke discover who he is and where he belongs?' (From the publisher's website.)

'At the start of the summer holidays, the unthinkable happens when Jess's beloved pony Diamond has a terrible accident. Why won't Shara, Jess's closest friend, tell her what happened down on the river flats that day? Jess suspects the worst, and feels as though she's lost not just one best friend, but two.

'But new friends and new horses come into Jess's life, along with the chance to compete in the Longwood campdraft. And there's one little filly who needs her help... Can Walkabout heal Jess's broken heart in return?' (From the publisher's website.)