AustLit

'Does money solve all your problems? Or, does it bring new problems that you couldn't imagine? Ransomed is the story of how one woman's life changed in ways that she couldn't believe when she won some money. Snatched from her orderly life as a school secretary, Claire finds herself on a rollercoaster ride that threatens her very sanity. Visiting various locations around Australia, Ransomed is a fast paced, action packed story which will leave you breathless and wanting more' (publication blurb).

'What happens when a wealthy Italian restaurateur charms a quiet-natured Scottish lass and they marry? Fireworks, of course! Their marriage and life together is certainly not dull. A clash of cultures, two teenagers from a previous relationship and a bossy mother-in-law to deal with - and that is just for starters! Add to that a dash of suspense, a hint of terrorism, a serving of deceitfulness and smother it in layers of forgiveness and passion and you have a recipe for all the changing seasons that life can throw at you.' (Publication summary)

'A heart-wrenching story of a woman whose husband disapperars on a ski-trip and the devastating impact this has on her family. 

'Join Anna as she rebuilds her life and the struggles she faces as a single parent - follow her story as fate and the mischievous intervention of her three children take a hand and feel her triumph as she rediscovers love...then be shocked as the past returns to haunt her once again.

'Anyone who has ever had to make an emotional journey and anyone who believes in fate and love will identify with Anna and join her on her journey of being a wife, lover and mother.' (Publication summary)