AustLit

'She’s hiding from heartache. He’s a hustler hiding more…

'Floriculturist Jordi uses her shyness as a shield to keep everyone at a distance—except for family. And Luke. The sun-soaked, stunning Luke who hustles her for free flowers to feed his family’s pet water buffalo.

'From a landmark family that lost its legacy, Luke aims for a new future by entering the country’s richest fishing competition, and he’s trying to sweet-talk Jordi to watch over his mischievous grandmother.

'Yet the more time they spend together, the closer they become, as their buried desires ignite. But Luke is keeping a secret from Jordi that will crush her.

'With a million dollars on the line, the fate of more than their hearts hangs in the balance…

'Set in the stunning outback, this touching tale of friends, foes, and buffaloes shows how fate has a way of helping everyone find their version of happily ever after—no matter the cost.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Trapped in a tiny outback hospital, counting down the days for his contract to expire, Doctor Stewart Mannen lives for his job. Until he rescues local park ranger, Alice—who goes from stranger, to patient, to roommate in a matter of hours!

'Socially awkward bookworm Alice is seen as the bad guy in this small town full of cowboys. She keeps away from everyone—except when it comes to Stewart.

'He says they’re just friends.

'She hopes they’ll be more than that.

'Until a shocking set of events puts their lives in peril. Who will be left standing on this trail of heart-breaking challenges that dares to threaten everything …

'Strap on a seatbelt for an outback adventure with this close proximity, opposites attract, rural romance, as we return to the small town of Elsie Creek, a place where every heart matters.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Love or legacy – only one can be chosen.

'“It was going to kill him to say goodbye to one to keep the other, when his family’s legacy already dictated which one he had to choose and which one to let go ...”

'Jake is set to take the reins as the next cattle king on the largest cattle station in the Northern Territory. With the vultures circling for their piece of his family’s land, and with time running out on Sienna’s work contract, Jake takes on a risky venture.

'But when a ghost from the past reveals a deep dark secret, it tears Jake’s family apart. And the only woman who can help them is leaving.

'Will this dusty Cinderella keep her prince? Or will Jake let the love of his life go, breaking both their hearts, in the epic conclusion to this heart-warming outback romance.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She’s fallen for a man she can never have …

'Escaping her past, Sienna never expected to find herself living in a timeless land of cattle musters, cranky cattlemen, and wi-fi withdrawals. But the attraction to her breathtakingly handsome boss proves to be the biggest challenge of all.

'Jake never wanted to be boss, yet he’ll sacrifice everything for family. Until the curious Sienna arrives stirring up the dust, and his heart, to unearth a devastating string of family tragedies.

'Even though Sienna knows their attraction is mutual, it’s clear Jake is holding back for a reason.

'And when she discovers why …

'Be prepared to get your boots a little dusty as you take a heart-warming emotional ride into this adventurous story about mending broken hearts and breaking rules as traditions are about to be tested.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Who said sisters have to be friends?

Not when Lottie Voss has seven days to:

-save the family home

-drive to an unknown destination

-and not evict the enemy in the passenger seat—her sister!

'There’s no such thing as sisterly love between Téa and Lottie Voss. They’re barely on speaking terms and now they’ve been forced to sit side-by-side on a hellish outback road trip.

'With the help of Devin, a dreamy cowboy in denim—who, Téa tries to avoid, (even though their chemistry is off the map)—the Voss sisters are determined to fulfil their father’s wishes. Risking their lives on a journey that triggers childhood dreams and dramas, as they attempt to build some sort of sisterly bond and save the farm.

'Until they discover a family scandal that truly leaves them speechless!

'Crank up the air-conditioner as you travel to the land of heat and dust, in this charming and challenging romantic outback adventure, as these sisters learn that having flaws is just part of the family.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO TO KEEP A PROMISE?

'Her uncle murdered. Her apartment broken into. Then chased by gun-wielding goons—only for love to strike at the most inconvenient moment.

'Lonely barmaid, Maddison, is going through hell because of a promise she’d made. But falling for a guy—who doesn’t even know her real name—is worse!

'From crowded city streets to an expansive outback cattle station, this page-turning thriller balances humour with drama, in a romantic adventure you won't want to miss…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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'A serious small-town cop. An off-limits stranger. And a treasure hunt that threatens to tear their town apart…

'Marcus is a man who lives in a world of rules. One of them is to never get romantically involved with anyone that could affect his job. But when the town’s hermit mysteriously passes, a stunning stranger arrives, bringing trouble of a different kind…

'Wren is searching for answers, trying to decipher the cryptic clues left by the last member of her infamous family. Making it the wrong time for her to fall for the big and beautiful detective sergeant.

'Yet trying to keep their relationship strictly professional, only fuels their attraction where they’ve never felt more at home—or more like themselves—than when they’re in each other’s arms.

'But when a grave family secret is unearthed, all hope of a future together takes a dramatic and deadly turn…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When it comes to first and second impressions, they couldn’t get any worse. But when a heated moment ends with a kiss — it breaks all the rules.

'As Elsie Creek’s newest resident, Que is way too jaded to go near any man, let alone Connor, the judgemental jerk next door. Busy trying to fit in, she now has to pretend that kissing the beautiful bad boy meant nothing!

'Yet the chemistry Connor shares with the feisty single mother is undeniable. So to avoid the temptation of diving too deep, he'll obey her house rules of no afterschool visits, no talk of the past, and forget a forever future. Perfect for this military man dancing with his own demons, eager to return to base and avoid the small-town gossipers.

'That is until trouble crosses boundaries in their very own neighbourhood, threatening everything they love — who will be left standing...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She’s rodeo royalty. He’s nothing but a drifter chasing a dream. So how much trouble can a fake date create in a town overrun with cowboys?

'Daughter of a wealthy cattle station owner, Mandy is the wallflower who prefers to take care of her family, her herd, and horses. But when her father hires someone else to manage the station she was born to run, Mandy makes a plan to retaliate…

'Rigsy only came into town to find a date for a friend—not get roped into fake dating one of the famous Muster Sisters! Pretending to be in a relationship with the sweet-smiling stockwoman to help achieve his goals, seems simple enough. Yet with Mandy’s father gunning for Rigsy to leave town, her scheme may be the only thing that can keep his hopes alive.

'But when the couple’s unexpected passions collide with their ambitions, they become rivals in the race for their individual dreams that could cost them everything—including each other!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A sassy pilot. A cranky cattleman. And a storm that threatens to ruin everything…

'For this dare-devil of the outback skies, emotions and Christmas are a no-fly zone for the bush pilot, Monet. Hired as a farm-sitter, she’s looking forward to her escape from the festive holiday season.

'The only problem is the farmer has decided to stay home!

'Humbug and heartbreak are all the Christmas cheer this cowboy can take, where Tim wants nothing more than peace and quiet to wallow in his misery.

'Until Monet and her endless playlists bombard his home.

'This grumpy boss had forgotten to cancel her contract—and she needs to go.

'Because the longer she stays, the more layers she repairs of his broken heart.

'But with a cyclone set to crash on Christmas Eve, the small town of Elsie Creek is in trouble and Monet will risk more than her heart to save the many.

'But will Tim let her fly away for good…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A shy kitchenhand. A sultry ex-fireman. And a town’s tradition is about to be tested…

'There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless!

'Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land.

'A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep.

'A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She plans to work alone. He wants to be left alone.

'What connects them is a country lane that may be their pathway to love-if only they'd stop irritating each other.

'Recovering from a personal trauma, IT geek, Jessica, stumbles into Heart Springs with one goal in mind. What she hadn't planned on was clashing with the bantering, blue-eyed, hard-bodied, Brett.

'Shouldering his own emotional tragedy, Brett prefers the solitude of his farm. Until he discovers his new neighbour, the disagreeable yet desirable Jessica standing in his way.

'Over six long weeks of winter, these two torn souls somehow agree to work together. But do they dare act upon their mutual attraction, or will they walk away from each other for good?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'"When hiding behind the scenes is no longer an option..."

'As an introverted party planner, Emma Toplin’s superpower is to blend. Except on her birthday when she tries to flee the worst public humiliation of her life, but can’t—because someone stole her Parte van. Struggling to shun the media spotlight, prank callers, and her sister, she’s also got a delicious detective on her case who’s a party-favour she doesn’t need.

'Newly promoted detective, Ryan Lewis, always follow orders, and it’s his job to trap the Parte van. Yet working with Emma blurs his lines of professionalism, stirring the battle between his heart and his badge.

'But when an uninvited guest threatens to wrench them apart, past secrets are revealed at a party that could be Emma’s last...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Drowning in a dusty landscape of broken dreams, a damaged world champion softballer searches for a lost family connection. So, crossing paths with the cheeky but charming caretaker, Alex, isn’t what Verily expects to find on her Aunt’s outback farm.

'Alex is torn between selling his soul to join the family business or daring to dream of a bigger future. With Verily holidaying at the farmhouse, she’s a curveball he’d love to catch—but she’s also a risk to his heart and homelife he’d rather avoid.

'Finding himself in a jam, Alex herds Verily into a wild scheme that could propel his dreams into fruition. Until a feud between old friends threatens to derail everything.

'With her return tickets booked, can Alex convince Verily to stay or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the globe forever?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'After seven-years, creative Mumpreneur, Kathryn (Kat) Jones, returns to the outback town of Elsie Creek at the request of her dying uncle. Kat can’t fix the man but she can care for his wife, fix his home, and fix his beloved vehicle to get him there.

'Workaholic, Kyle Smythe, owns the only mechanical workshop in town, and he’s about to propose to another woman when his ex-muse rolls into his yard seeking help to restore her uncle’s ute.

'For Kat, Kyle was her best friend, her creative collaborator, and first and only love. But his rejection tore her heart apart.

'Kyle’s scars still sting over Kat’s desertion—especially when he’d needed her the most.

'Yet these long-lost summer soulmates are compelled to team-up to make a man they both care for happy in his final days.

'Can they work together without re-igniting that spark shared those many summers ago? Or will it remind them of their promises of forever that ended in never…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Before 90,000 screaming spectators, professional AFL footballer, Brendan Ward, is injured. Devastated and desperate to recover, Ward’s family forces him to front the fabled racetrack’s horse-whisperer, or face risky surgery.

'Zara Phelps is a Reiki Master who specialises in racehorses—not humans. She rescues and rehabilitates animals—not adults. So there is no way she’d touch some fancy footballer as part of her day job.

'Yet, when this unwilling pair meets their world unexpectedly tilts… toward each other.

'Ward had only meant to seek Zara’s help to heal him, but never realised the depth of his injury.

'Zara had only meant to treat Ward as a patient, but he tests her professional and personal ethics. Does Zara have the talent to help Ward without shredding what’s left of her soul?

'Will Ward ever stand under those stadium lights again, or will he be forced to sit on the sidelines forever? And if so, at what cost—the love of his life or the life he loves?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Where witty complications and comedic chaos occurs when you find yourself stuck living with your quirky family...

'Deanne Harrison wants to hide from the world after shattering her fairytale romance by publicly outing her cheating fiancé in the middle of her own wedding. Then, while trying to suffer in silence during her honeymoon of heartbreak at home, Deanne is forced to deal with a bad boy issue, her big brother, and her bridesmaids, in a freakish family intervention.

'Just when she thinks she’s got it all together, Sean, a handsome stranger she’d deliciously kissed once, re-enters her life. More dating disasters are the last thing Deanne needs. Yet, amidst the chaos of comedic proportions, they discover a secret saboteur is threatening to destroy Deanne.

'Can Deanne save the family business, break a clan-conjured-curse, all while avoiding Sean, her big brother, Jimmy, and the rest of the backyard botherers?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.