AustLit

'London-based chef Jennifer Dove loves her exciting, fast-paced life and she has every intention of returning to it ASAP. This trip to Tumble Creek — middle-of-nowhere Australia — is just a blip, a trip out of time, to visit her sister and niece and farewell her beloved Uncle.

'But barely hours into her stay, she disturbs an intruder in her uncle's house, is questioned by police, and finds a pair of fluffy pink stilettos in the bedroom. Things are not all they seem in Tumble Creek, and much as she tries not to, Jennifer is sucked in to the mystery surrounding her uncle. Who is his girlfriend Veronica, and why is she not here? What are the locals hiding? And why can she not get sexy local Calum McGregor out of her mind?

'All is not what it seems in this sleepy, small town, and as Jennifer unravels its mysteries, she might just be tying herself to Tumble Creek forever.' (Publication summary)

'Art teacher and occasional life model Sofie Dove wants to know what’s up with Brock Stewart. Everything about the ex SAS soldier turned police officer seems to scream passion—and it’s all for her—but he just won’t express it. All she knows is that he has a past that still keeps him up some nights.

'After a semi-trailer crashes through Sofie’s house and the driver disappears into thin air, Brock insists he’s the only one who can keep her safe—but can he, when they can’t seem to trust each other?

'While Sofie works on figuring out why this man keeps giving her mixed messages, Brock is determined to find out who’s out to get her—as they both find out why falling in love is a bit like being hit by a truck.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'In the small town of Tumble Creek, secrets aren't kept for long...

'From the outside, Adele Valentin knows she looks strong, capable, unflappable. But when she loses everything, she can only think of one thing to do: run. A friend's house in the small rural town of Tumble Creek is a ready–made sanctuary, and Adele flees the big city without ever looking back.

'The timing has never been right for Takumi Edwards to express his feelings for Adele, the beautiful, mysterious woman who visits occasionally but haunts his dreams nightly. But now she's here to stay – at least for a while – and he will never have a better chance.

'But Adele is struggling with both past decisions and how vulnerable Takumi makes her feel. When her past follows her to Tumble Creek, Takumi is the only one who can help resolve both what came before and what could be ahead. If Adele is only strong enough to ask.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Ex-pole dancer Ava Bennett is ready for a tree change, even though the idea of moving to Lawson Grady’s home town freaks her out. Aside from dancing, Ava is a skilled cabinetmaker and intends to build her own home. But when does life ever run smoothly? Despite an infuriating face-off with a sub-contractor, Ava is determined to rise to the challenge. The biggest obstacle Ava needs to overcome is her private fear — one she’s reluctant to admit to herself, let alone share.

'Ex-soldier, Lawson, who has a few secrets of his own, is a gentle, kind-hearted guy who’s always ready to listen. Helping people and animals is in his blood. Nevertheless, his type of work can be hazardous, especially when someone chooses the wrong side of the law. And then a young man’s actions trigger his suspicions.

'Lawson’s instinct tells him Ava is hiding something. But his efforts to help her come clean are in vain — until there’s no avoiding it.'

Source : publisher's blurb