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'The Starburst Rock Band - coming to a galaxy near you.

'The war is over and the first long-range star voyager will soon depart the Seven Galaxies on its quest to find Earth. Desperately in love with a Darkon warrior who appears oblivious to her existence, Elise has reserved a cabin. But before she leaves, she has one more thing she wants to do: bring some fun and light into the countless lives that have known only war. And it gives her one last chance to try and win her warrior's heart.

'Commander Magar understands duty, and that the world might not be as safe as everyone hopes. Under the cover of providing security for the new rock band, Magar has orders to search for a renegade Elite captain - one who has no intention of coming quietly. But the close quarters with Elise, the woman who holds his heart makes saying goodbye increasingly difficult. He may not be worthy of her heart, but that doesn't stop him from craving it, along with her body and soul.

'Touring the Stars is novella length and the seventh story in the Darkon Warriors alien / science fiction romance series.' (Publication summary)

'A woman's search for a new life lures danger to their small town…

'Forty-one-year-old widow, Natalie Wasson needs money – now - for an operation that will radically change her son's quality of life. When she discovers forgotten WWI letters in Bindarra Creek's oldest home, she seizes the chance to write the family's history - and unknowingly invites danger to this small country town.

'Loyalty and duty have been drilled into Troy Davidson's very core – by his family and by almost twenty-five years of military service. But soon both traits are at war with regret and love, after he comes face to face with the woman he could never forget.

'As the stakes become personal, Natalie must decipher an ancient secret before someone she loves pays the ultimate price. The clock is ticking and the wrong choice could prove fatal.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The war is finally over and Stephanie is keen to return home to Earth. Only there is one Darkon warrior who is determined to change her mind.

'Masquerading as her best friend is probably not the wisest decision Stephanie ever made. But she'll do whatever it takes to protect her friend's baby, especially from an emotionless vacuum named, Ivo. They'll go back to Earth where they'll be a family of two.

'With his brother dead, Ivo will do anything to ensure little Mia remains under his control and protection - here, in the Seven Galaxies. He'll even strike a bargain with the female he believes deserted and left his brother to die alone.

'But when passion and love erupt will Stephanie and Ivo strike a new bargain?

'Or will they go their separate ways?' (Publication summary)

'Opal Morse has turned her back on her dreams and is in Bindarra Creek for the inaugural Scavenger Challenge.

'When another lonely soul, Grady Flannigan, comes to her aid, the kindness of this gentle farmer re-ignites her fantasies.

'She realises she can choose a different life, if only she dares put the past behind her.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Forgiving the past was too painful until now.

'Almost forty, Abby Taylor has built a new life for herself in the small country town of Bindarra Creek. When an old friend convinces her to give two adolescent boys a temporary home, she is torn between a growing love for these orphans and the grief in her past.

'After his marriage fell apart, Roman Taylor has focused on his career. An unexpected phone call sends him rushing to Abby's side where he is drawn into his estranged wife's new life – a life that could offer a future he thought he'd lost forever.

'Will they seize this second chance to have a family of their own?

'Or will fate once again destroy their dreams?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'After three long years, Rachel's ex-boyfriend returns to Sturt's Crossing, to compete in the Christmas Rodeo.

'Still the practical old-fashioned girl who wants a quiet family life in her home town, she's never succeeded in replacing him in her heart. Perhaps this is the perfect opportunity to sate an itch that never really faded. Then she can forget him and move on with her life.

'But Chris has plans of his own; one of which is proving to Rachel he's no longer a footloose adrenaline junky cowboy.

'The other involves a sprig of mistletoe.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Sasha comes to the small town of Mindalby to recover from a traumatic event with vengeance on her mind – the last thing she wants is a relationship. Local single dad, Cole, is drawn to this smart determined nurse, but could Sasha' secrets destroy the relationship before it has begun?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'With the survival of her crew at stake, an old enemy waiting in the wings, and a mighty chieftain declaring his love, can Sherise lead her people safely home?

'Honouring a pledge made in the blood-soaked dirt of a prison planet, Sherise volunteers to lead the stolen people of Earth safely home. But when a collision plunges her ship off-course and they emerge three hundred years into Earth’s future, they have nine weeks to repair the ship or the path back to their own time will close forever.

'On an earth seething with predators and dangerous tribes, Sherise discovers love with the Lycanean chieftain, Maaka. But can she trust him, or is he only after her superior weapons?

'With the safety of her passengers and crew paramount, Sherise must choose her alliances with great care. For an old enemy is hidden on the planet, and he wants all her people dead.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Rosie Turner is done with denying her dreams and good-looking men who make her knees weak. To pay-off her two-timing ex-husband’s debts, she’ll sell Blackbird Tor, and set up a B&B to give her and her little boy financial independence.

'Luke Williams is resolved to turn heavily mortgaged Flat Rock Station into a thriving property and bring a spark of life back into his dad’s tired eyes. But his options are limited.

'When Rosie and her son catapult into their lives, Luke’s father reveals the rumour of a rich opal seam located somewhere on Blackbird Tor.

Problem is, Rosie and Luke aren’t the only ones desperate to find that seam.' (Publication summary)

'Five months since finishing High School, Tara has no direction in her life. She dreams of a trendy lifestyle, far from the responsibilities of her crazy parents and their preoccupation with apocalyptic predictions. But what happens when it all comes true? The hottest guy she’s ever seen blows into town, claiming he’s here to protect her. The tattoo on his nape reads: Warder of Earth. Alien seeder meteorites rain down bringing chaos and destruction. The town is overtaken by gun-toting, zealous soldiers and a mysterious virus spreads with terrifying and deadly results. Someone close to her, is leaking information to the enemy and she no longer knows who to trust. Fighting for her family and the world’s survival, Tara must accept the secret of her past; she was genetically bred for a specific purpose. But every victory comes at great cost. And heroes are ordinary people who in a heartbeat, choose to make the ultimate sacrifice.' (Publication summary)

'When Tessa Gibson reluctantly embarks on an elaborate plan to secure her daughter’s safety, she never dared dream of falling in love – especially with a cop and a town that makes her feel like one of their own.

'The moment Constable Dylan (aka Dodge) Myers meets Tessa, more than his internal cop radar is activated. With his career on shaky grounds, he doesn’t need additional complications in his life. But neither Tessa nor Dodge are a match for his grandmother and her CWA cronies and their own ideas on revitalising Bindarra Creek. And not even the monster from Tessa’s past will stop them.' (Publication summary)

'Indoctrinated since birth by revolutionary parents, Cleo has no time for close friendships and even less for boyfriends. Freshly graduated from the Mars Academy, she’s on her first intergalactic mission and desperate to meet her parents’ expectations. All is on course when a solar flare damages her shuttle and she crash-lands on a watery wasteland of a planet.

'Two generations ago, Kai's people fled their home-world after being invaded. They now live on super-ships that prowl beneath the planet's murky waters. When he ‘hears’ the cry of his destined mate, he discovers she is alone and stranded. And an alien. How can such a strange being be meant for him?

'Worse, if he helps her, he risks exposing their location to the enemy.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Years ago Melanie Black was rescued from a burning house by her best mate, a fellow foster child. When he begs for help to save his marriage, she can’t refuse and finds herself on a cattle station supervising his children. Dirk Tanner can't believe his eyes when his brother-in-law's 'friend' alights from the plane. He recognises her as the do-gooder who gave his ex-wife advice on ‘living her own life’. No way will he allow Melanie to meddle in his sister's affairs too. A near brush with death reveals their true feelings for one another. But to achieve her childhood dream of love and belonging, she has to face her worst nightmare.'

*Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Reece, contortionist bubble dancer and part-time spy, has one goal – a safe haven and independent life far from the war. But her plans go awry and her future becomes dangerously uncertain when she is falsely accused of the murders of her friend and a Darkon traitor. Now her new list of goals includes payback.

'In her way is Ulrac, a banished Darkon patroller responsible for incarcerating females for barbaric ‘treatments’ and ‘research’ on the planet Isla. He's determined to use the capture of the spy and her intel to win the approval of his father – a hard-line Traditionalist with his own agenda – and help him overthrow the current ruler of Darkos.

'But the war of the Seven Galaxies has reached a critical stage, and personal plans and goals suddenly hold very little meaning. The enemy is poised to unleash a terrible weapon and no one stands between him and total domination of all the universes.

'No one – except Reece and Ulrac.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.