AustLit

'When being beautiful means you are constantly criticised, how would you react?

'Ellie Paxton has endured more than her fair share of criticism – simply because she's beautiful.

'Frustrated by a long string of empty relationships, Ellie makes a vow not to date for six months. The same day, she is rescued by the handsome but enigmatic Nathaniel.

'Thinking it's unlikely she'll ever see him again, Ellie unburdens herself to him and then they part.

'Wanting a fresh start, Ellie leaves her country town and moves to Sydney. An unexpected reunion with her best friend from high school leads her straight to Nathaniel. Appearing reserved and aloof, she discovers this is merely his way of dealing with his intense attraction for her.

'But what about her promise?

'Ellie has another pressing problem – no job. Frustrated, she gives in to an impulse which could jeopardise any hope of her having a relationship with Nathaniel.

'Will he be able to forgive her? And when will Ellie learn to 'let go and let God'?' (Publication abstract)

'When teenage sweethearts Nick and Lainey meet again after more than a decade, so much has changed. Nick is now a famous celebrity and Lainey is the girl he left behind. As a member of a highly successful band and with an emerging acting career, Nick can have any girl he wants. Now he wants Lainey back.

'Despite Nick’s promise to keep in touch when he left to seek fame and fortune, Lainey never heard from him. Now that so much time has passed, she has moved on from what she felt. Or has she?

'After discovering what kept them apart for so long, they tentatively rekindle their past romance. Their feelings are just as strong as before but can Lainey accept Nick’s lack of faith? And can their new relationship survive Lainey’s secret?'

Source: Publisher's blurb. (Sighted: 10/12/2013)