AustLit

'She's a by-the-book park ranger. He's more of a cowboy. Will they ever see eye-to-eye?

'Newly decommissioned soldier, Sam Hackett has his new life planned out - buy a tour boat, move to Retribution Bay, help out his best friend. But his plans are beached when an overzealous park ranger suspends his tour licence on his first day.

'Penelope Fraser plays by the rules, because if she bends them, they may break. She's definitely not going to be swayed by a sexy ex-soldier who tries to convince her otherwise. But her concerns over Sam are forgotten when she catches poachers on the reef, and masses of dead fish wash up on the shore.

'The unlikely pair are thrown together and find themselves embroiled in a crime ring which goes far deeper than dead fish.

'Can they catch the criminals in time, or will they become the prey?' (Publication summary)

'Peace has ruled over the three nations of Tartalan, Molanka and Sylta for over five hundred years. But a desperate king is about to change it all.

'Bree Silksmith is in gaol for a crime she didn't commit. But when her trial date arrives, suddenly she's fighting not just for her own freedom, but for that of Tartalan as they are invaded by their hitherto peaceful neighbours.

'Madeleine Hanretty's duties are torn when her responsibilities to her father's fiefdom clash with the desperate needs of her mother's fae family. Forced to journey to Molanka to seek the solution to the blight affecting her fae kin, she discovers proof of an imminent invasion, and her quest becomes far more dangerous than she'd anticipated.

'Princess Amber of Molanka has spent the past six months caring for her ailing mother. She prays her father can find a cure during his voyage to other lands. But a chance trip into the city reveals her country needs as much nurturing as her mother does, and she uncovers the real truth behind her father's expedition.

'Join Bree, Madeleine and Amber as they expose secrets, face incredible opposition, and determine what is really worth fighting for.

'Because if they fail, their whole world will too.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She unearths a family secret which alters their history forever. He discovers a crime occurring on sacred land. Unless they work together their lives will never be the same.

'Georgie Stokes is at a crossroads. Her job isn't leading anywhere and her love life consists of pining after a man who considers her a surrogate sister. Something's got to give. Then an accidental discovery reveals shocking secrets about her family. With her life in turmoil, she decides to take charge, risking her heart and her livelihood in the process.

'Matt Roe has life figured until Georgie declares her love for him. Suddenly he must confront his own feelings for his best friend's sexy younger sister, and his denial isn't helped when he's forced to work side-by-side with her.

'However their priorities drastically shift when they stumble upon an animal smuggling operation.

'Will they be able to stop the smugglers before more lives are lost, or will they become the next target?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She witnessed a murder and the killer knows it. He needs to get home in time for his brother’s wedding, or the ceremony will be ruined. A chance encounter could be the solution they both need.

'An airport strike strands Ed Stokes twelve hundred kilometres from home with the rings for his brother’s wedding. He snags the last available hire car, but it’s a twenty-year-old bomb that might not make the distance.

'Tess Lim is on the run, but her one hope of escape is thwarted when all flights out of the city are cancelled. With no hire cars available, she’s desperate enough to accept a lift from an attractive stranger. Tess doesn’t care where he’s going, as long as it’s far away from the city.

'As Ed breaks through Tess’s wariness, he discovers a woman who longs for adventure. But they get more adventure than either of them bargained for when the murderer catches up with them.

'Can they divert the killer’s attention and escape in time?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'He’s struggling to keep afloat. She’d rather be in the city. When they work together to save his land, will it bring them happily ever after?

'The North Australian outback. Darcy Stokes shoulders a mountain of guilt. With his family’s 150-year-old sheep station on the verge of bankruptcy due to a bad investment, the single dad’s stress is running at an all-time high. And his only glimmer of hope is a pretty, big-city lawyer who’s offered to take a look at the contract he bungled.

'Faith Arnold is suffering from small-town claustrophobia. After helping her mother rehab from a stroke, she’s desperate to return to her corporate legal career. But she can’t help but think the handsome cowboy she agreed to aid might make for a compelling reason to stay.

'As Darcy finds himself falling for the sexy attorney, he fears a sinister consortium will stop at nothing to force him to sell. And as Faith is pulled in deeper to the troubled rancher’s woes, she may find her heart isn’t the only part of her in danger…

'Will Darcy and Faith grab love’s reins and outrun a terrible threat?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'They’ve both had their fair share of tragedy. Now the only way to heal could be to catch a killer.

'Sergeant Brandon Stokes hasn’t been able to face his family for over a decade. But when his parents are killed in an accident on their remote sheep station, the guilt-ridden soldier must face his demons and return home. He’s unprepared for the gutsy female drifter who seems determined to help him reunite with his estranged family.

'Amy Hammond has been running since she was fifteen. Now she’s finally found the stability she’s craved with employers who treated her like a daughter. But with her bosses’ sudden death and the arrival of their handsome military hero son, her head and heart are thrown into chaos.

'Distrusting Amy’s real agenda, Brandon is forced to team up with her when they uncover evidence that his parents’ demise was no accident. And though Amy knows she needs to win the hunky sergeant’s trust, the sinister turn of events makes her fear any chance of love could be cut fatally short.

'Will the troubled couple expose a murderer in their midst before they become the next victims?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A tyrannical ruler. A hidden heir. Can a simple handmaiden save her realm from doom?

'Lady’s maid Shan works for a privileged family, though she longs to see all servants treated fairly. But when she’s caught with equality propaganda, no favours can keep her from execution. With no other way to save herself, Shan reveals her ability to turn invisible and agrees to a risky mission spying on the emperor.

'Slipping through the palace corridors to collect evidence of the callous monarch’s plans, Shan discovers the true heir to the throne may be alive. But with attempts on her mistress’s life and the emperor determined to root out any plot against him, even her power to vanish might not be enough to save her.

'Can a lowly servant become the key to saving an empire from a bloodthirsty despot?

'The Servant’s Grace is the thrilling conclusion to the Emperor's Conspiracy fantasy series. If you like determined heroines, high-stakes espionage, and epic power struggles, then you’ll love Claire Boston’s action-packed finale.'

'She’s their only hope. If only she could wield the power to save them…

'Geriel hates that she’s the weakest healer in her tribe. And when a deadly disease sweeps through her village, she despairs she’s not good enough to rescue her people. With the outbreak spreading and her gift unstable, she’s sent on a desperate mission to locate the herbal cure deep in enemy territory.

'Seeking to better control her powers with guidance from a skilled dragon, she falls in with a ragtag band of freedom fighters. But even with her mentor’s mystic teachings, villagers are still dying. And as war closes in, Geriel fears she’s losing the race against time.

'Will Geriel find the cure and unlock her talents before her kind fall to the blight?

'The Healer’s Curse is the second book in the action-packed Emperor’s Conspiracy fantasy series. If you like Far Eastern-inspired settings, magical creatures, and breathtaking suspense, then you’ll love Claire Boston’s captivating tale.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'She’ll do anything to defend her family. He must keep her out of a deadly crossfire. Are they destined for love or doomed to die?

'Accountant Olivia Demidenko puts her trust in numbers. And her mind for detail is certain there is more to her cousin’s death at the hands of drug dealers. So with the cops warning her off, Olivia’s intuition tells her this case needs a thorough audit.

'Adam Marshall can’t shake the guilt from killing a man in the line of duty. Already struggling to feel worthy of his badge, he’s faced with a civilian poking around in his dangerous investigation. And just as he starts falling for her, he discovers a vengeful kingpin could have the innocent woman in his sights.

'Though she can work the evidence for leads to her cousin’s killer, Olivia can’t quite decipher Adam’s intentions. And when Adam digs up the last detail needed for the arrest, he’s terrified he’s staring down the barrel of another tragic ending.

'Will the digits add up for this unlikely pair of detectives, or is this a fatal attraction?

'Protect is the fourth and final standalone novel in the nail-biting Blackbridge First Response romantic-suspense series. If you like emotionally driven protagonists, secretive enemies, and stories of redemption, then you’ll adore Claire Boston’s edge-of-your-seat thriller.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'She’s desperate to fit in. He’s searching for forgiveness. Can they break their emotional chains to free true love?

'Border Force Agent Zamira does everything by the book. But when she hears rumors of a missing friend held captive, she opts to ditch the rules and go rogue. Met with suspicion upon her arrival in Blackbridge, she sweet-talks a handsome resident and watches sparks fly at exactly the wrong time…

'Jeremy volunteers to fight fires to atone for his father’s death. With his feelings heavily guarded, he’s surprised when the beautiful Zamira sets his heart racing. But after the agent’s quest puts them both in harm’s way, he hopes the dangerous hunt won’t cost him yet another person he loves.

'As shadowy figures track Zamira’s every move, finding her friend may mean ignoring the deepest connection she’s ever felt.

'Can Zamira and Jeremy liberate the girl and free their hearts?

'Shelter is the first book in an enthralling romantic suspense series. If you like wounded heroes, small-town Australian settings, and fast-paced action, then you’ll love Claire Boston’s gripping tale.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'She’s trained to kill. But is her prey the man she’s ordered to eliminate… or the one who sent her?

'Princess Lien reserves her loyalty for her uncle, the emperor. Groomed as his secret assassin after he took her in, her first target is the khan of the barbarians responsible for her parents’ murder. But her supernatural speed is no help when the monarch betroths her to the man she’s meant to slay.

'Waking naked in the enemy camp far from the palace and her pet dragon, Lien is horrified to find she’s imprisoned by the ruthless tribe—and they know her true mission. Refusing to believe her uncle betrayed her, she vows to become his spy. But as evidence that she’s on the wrong side mounts, it will test her fidelity and honor.

'Can Lien unravel a web of deceit in time to stop the real traitor?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'His life is in danger. But the only man who can protect him is afraid to go public...

'Blackbridge, Western Australia. Jamie Zanetti holds his secret close to his chest. Fearing that coming out as bisexual will ruin his small-town teaching career, he represses desires he'd rather explore. But when his handsome high-school crush Elijah returns and joins him in the volunteer emergency service, the attraction may be too much to resist.

'Elijah Johnson knows where his heart lies. And after eight years of soul-searching across Europe, he's finally ready to settle down with Mr. Right. But Elijah refuses to have a clandestine relationship, no matter how delicious Jamie's lips feel.

'While they're thrown together in dramatic rescues, Jamie is torn apart as he fights to hide his growing feelings. But the truth might be the only thing that saves them both when Elijah stumbles upon a sinister local crime ring...

'Can Jamie and Elijah expose a deadly gang of thieves and move their love into the open?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She's desperate to fit in. He's searching for forgiveness. Can they break their emotional chains to free true love?

'Border Force Agent Zamira does everything by the book. But when she hears rumors of a missing friend held captive, she opts to ditch the rules and go rogue. Met with suspicion upon her arrival in Blackbridge, she sweet-talks a handsome resident and watches sparks fly at exactly the wrong time...

'Jeremy volunteers to fight fires to atone for his father's death. With his feelings heavily guarded, he's surprised when the beautiful Zamira sets his heart racing. But after the agent's quest puts them both in harm's way, he hopes the dangerous hunt won't cost him yet another person he loves.

'As shadowy figures track Zamira's every move, finding her friend may mean ignoring the deepest connection she's ever felt.

'Can Zamira and Jeremy liberate the girl and free their hearts?

'Shelter is the first book in an enthralling romantic suspense series. If you like wounded heroes, small-town Australian settings, and fast-paced action, then you'll love Claire Boston's gripping tale.

'Buy Shelter to watch two heroes fight for their future today!' (Publication summary)

'A murder brought them together. Will the killer rip them apart?

Kit's blunt attitude keeps people at a distance. It's the best way for the dairy farmer to stave off the painful rejection she received from her parents and later her protector Lincoln. But a shocking murder on her farm brings back the handsome man from her past in a big way...

'Police Sgt. Lincoln Zanetti wishes he could've revealed his feelings for Kit years ago. Keeping their past secret, he uses his assignment to the case to protect the woman he loves. But even his pent-up affection can't keep her from being a suspect or a target...

'As their passion blooms anew, the ruthless murderer strikes the farm again. Can Lincoln and Kit put the killer away before their second chance at love turns deadly?

'Nothing to Lose is the final standalone novel in The Blackbridge Series of romantic suspense. If you like tough women, stoic men, and small-town romance, you'll love Claire Boston's nail-biting tale.

'Buy Nothing to Lose to rediscover romance today!'  (Publication summary)

'With sparks like these, someone's bound to get burnt...

'Mai On is devastated when her landlord sells her building to a property developer and the bakery she's worked so hard to build is threatened. The last thing she needs is an outsider tearing down everything that matters to her. She's determined not to be swayed by the sexy, charming developer.

'After costing his company millions of dollars, Nicholas Shadbolt is desperate to prove himself. Taking on the re-development of a rundown building is just the stepping stone he needs towards redemption. What he's not expecting is Mai's determination to save her livelihood--or the fire she ignites in him.

'But attraction isn't all that's simmering in Blackbridge. Someone is out for blood. And when danger threatens the woman who's stolen his heart, Nicholas knows he has more at stake than just his reputation.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.