AustLit

'Can a fling turn into a family?

'After a chance meeting in Brisbane, Shayne Smith and Cassie Long had a perfect fortnight together. But when Shayne returned to his historic sheep property, they both assumed there was no future in a relationship between a city girl and a grazier.

'Six months later, Cassie arrives at Maiden's Landing to let Shayne know they made more than memories in their brief idyll. She has no expectations, only a duty to let him know.

'Shayne's life is already complicated with a property to run and a sixteen-year-old daughter growing up fast. He never expected the woman he can't forget to turn up on his doorstep bringing news that is all too familiar.

'Fiercely independent Cassie isn't asking anything of him, but he persuades her to stay at his homestead until the babies are born. Cassie's difficult pregnancy means that any possibility of romance must be put on hold - despite the intense attraction they feel for each other. How long can they resist? And will each of them overcome their own baggage so they can build a future together?' (Publication summary)

'He left everything behind…including her.

'Doctor Saul MacDonald left Kurrajong Crossing as a teenager, fleeing impossible living conditions. He left behind his mother, younger brother Alexander, and the girl he’d loved all his life. On the far side of the world, Saul made himself into a different person—hopefully a better one—but now family ties force him home.

'Animals and plants are the only living things successful entrepreneur Trudie Weiss trusts unconditionally. Neglected as a child and forced into dangerous situations she couldn’t control, Trudie prefers to keep people at a distance. But the arrival of Saul “Sunny” MacDonald back in The Crossing tests the exposed armour around Trudie’s tender heart. Like it or not, they share a deep bond. And an attraction that glows white hot.

'Trudie knows a wounded animal when she sees one. And if she gets too close to Saul, he will lash out. But as he confronts old relationships and digs into his painful past, is there room for Saul and Trudie to move forward and forge a loving future...together?' (Publication summary)

'This Christmas will bring the ultimate gift…

'One night with a stranger changed Moira O’Brien’s life forever. She’s always denied needing a family of her own, until she met Gio and discovered life could offer her something more, something special—before it was snatched away. Now Gio and his daughter are back in Moira’s life, and this time Gio seems determined to stay.

'After losing his wife a year ago, Gio Tsiarkas is ready for a fresh start with his daughter, Emilia. He’s in Kurrajong Crossing with a new home, new car, and the chance for a new life—maybe with the woman who’d been a much-needed bright spot in his life amid so much loss. All he has to do is convince his daughter that a new woman in his life won’t ruin hers. Oh, and hopefully find the woman.

'When love and attraction come up against parental responsibility, will Gio and Moira have to make all the sacrifices? Or will a reluctant twelve-year-old discover Christmas can be about creating new families as well as holding onto the old?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This time, he’ll need to play for keeps—or not at all.

'Xander Mac, now an internationally acclaimed country singer, has finally come home to Kurrajong Crossing. It’s been four years since his casual, no-strings-attached relationship with Bonnie Callaghan imploded under the pressures of distance and secrets held back. Xander’s return for a charity concert during the town’s winter festival is his opportunity to reconnect with Bonnie. Only this time, he might have to put his heart on the line.

'Bonnie left Kurrajong Crossing hoping distance would give her heart a chance to heal, but she owes Xander’s grandparents, so when they need her help she answers the call. The return of Xander brings back hurt, long-buried feelings, but Xander has always said he only wants fun from a relationship and that’s not something Bonnie can guarantee.

'Their attraction is still hot and their connection is deep. But to make it work, they’ll both need to be all in or say goodbye forever.' (Publication summary)

'Twelve years is a long time to hide a secret ... or two.

'Forced from his self-imposed exile, Doctor Morgan Cavanaugh must face his demons and confront the girl he left behind. Becca Walters became a woman in that time with life-altering revelations of her own.

'Becca fought her way to respectability, but it came at a cost. With Morgan's return she must face the consequences of long-ago decisions, made without his knowledge.

'Together they have to face the past; in order to make a future.

'A moving contemporary romance about facing past regrets and the search for belonging from a fabulous new talent. Perfect reading for anyone who loves Mandy Magro.' (Publication summary)

'A man who has nothing to live for is saved by a woman who is Death's BFF. Today is his chance to return the favour.

'Five years ago, Doctor Gabe DiMello lost everything and found something he never expected. Himself.

'Now the woman who dragged him from the abyss is back and he has a chance to regain all he lost.

'Anna Khalinova’s life changed forever after her brief relationship with Gabe. Now the time has come to face the past and make a new future. To reveal the secret she's kept for five years.

'He saves lives, she takes them. Can they find common ground?

'An Award Winning Romance set in Australia between a cold-hearted female spy and a yummy doctor with a jaunt to Russia and Europe. There is a little action, in bed and out. Not really a thriller but a little bit thrilling.

'The spies are lightweight and the themes are heavy.' (Publication summary)

'Whose baby?

'Fran knew Ethan didn't want children, but when contraceptive failure leads to pregnancy, she doesn't expect his total denial of responsibility. Now she has one last chance to find out the secret stopping him from accepting his child. The clock is ticking and they are a long way from home.

'Ethan knew sleeping with his sister's best friend was a mistake. Especially when he can't give her the home and family she deserves. Her betrayal stunned him into a reaction that sent her away. Now he's thinking clearly and maybe he does have something to offer, even if he has to reveal his shameful secret to make it happen.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She trusted him with her body, but can she trust him with her heart.

'Caro has good reason not to trust men. Her life was almost destroyed by one years ago. But when a beautiful stranger at a wedding tempts her to dabble again, she’s almost sure she can resist asking for more. She knows it will only lead to heartbreak and betrayal. If only her heart hadn’t already betrayed her.

'Reece remembers Caroline from when she was a teenager, the kid sister of one of his friends. She's all grown up now and he likes what he sees but she doesn't seem to recognise him. He's already made a mess of one relationship. Can he be what Caroline needs?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Win a Medal or lose your heart. It’s how you play the Games.

'Maybelle Li has a second chance at winning an Ice-Skating medal at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, in Korea. It’s what she’s worked for all these years, for the sake of her family. Fortunately, her new Ukrainian partner has what it takes to push them into contention. If only he didn’t give off a chill factor lower than the temperature of the ice. After all these months, her sunny Aussie disposition should be melting something, even if it isn’t his heart.

'Bohdan Dovzhenko knows getting personal can spell disaster when your future is at stake. He’s been burned before and there is no way he’s going to risk a meltdown on the ice. But every day, he’s getting closer to his skating partner and under the pressure of international competition, the ice is close to shattering. There is more at stake than a medal.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Secrets and Lies

'It’s been seven years and long past time for software tycoon Lucas Hall to cut final ties with Harriet Emerson. Except now he knows she lied to him all those years ago. Before he hands her the divorce papers, Lucas intends to know the whole truth.

'Harriet had lied to ensure Lucas didn’t forsake his future. Now he’s back and one lie is exposed.

'Dare she take a chance to be with Lucas, knowing it can’t last. Her secrets could change everything.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.