AustLit

'Reid Sullivan is close to fulfilling his life-long dream of returning his family’s sheep station, Tulachmhor to its former glory. He’s also weeks from marrying Emma, his pregnant fiancée, yet a volatile childhood has left him with deep trust issues. And his soon-to-be bride has shared little of her past. After a string of mishaps and disasters he suspects Tulachmhor and his relationship with Emma are being sabotaged, but by who and why?

'Gynecologist, Emma Fahey left her previous life in Sydney for the rural peace and safety of Bindarra Creek. Yet, as her wedding approaches her fiancé becomes distracted and moody, reigniting old fears. Emma loves Reid with all her heart, and is excited for the baby, but can their relationship survive someone with a deadly grudge? Will their trust issues irrevocably damage their relationship, or worse, cost them their lives?' (Publication summary)

'Kindergarten teacher, Chelsea Morgan, has waited years for Reid Sullivan to fall in love with her. It’s time to take matters into her own hands. After a case of mistaken identity, she discovers exactly what she’s been missing, but will a risky wager get her what she truly wants?

'Real Estate Agent, Hunter Sullivan is in a unique position. Chelsea Morgan loves his brother, but after losing a wager, Hunter is obliged to assist in her crazy scheme to date every bachelor in Bindarra Creek. Spending time with Chelsea isn’t a problem, she is amusing, endearing and passionate. Besides, he’s having too much fun ruling out the candidates.

'Bindarra Creek is a treasure-trove of buried secrets, challenges, and new beginnings. Antonia Sullivan is on a high, overjoyed to be celebrating her first Mother’s Day with the daughter she gave up at birth. Then as family and friends gather, a bombshell re-ignites an old feud. It’s a Mother’s Day Spectacular.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Deep in the Amazon, a plane crash brings botanist, Kitarna Ashford and ex-sniper, Jack Callaghan together under chilling circumstances. Although attracted, both guard secrets that could well destroy their tenuous bond.

'Kitarna came to Brazil to join her sister’s archaeological dig, and prove her worth to peers. Her dream ends after receiving a harrowing message from their father, a United States Governor. Running from an unknown enemy, the sisters board the first flight out. It’s a decision they soon regret.

'Separated from her sister, Kitarna has no choice but to follow a ruggedly handsome Australian, who makes it clear he’s not interested, although his actions tell another story. Using her botanical knowledge, she must trust Jack, as together they lead eleven adults and one endearing child through inhospitable jungle.

'Haunted by a mission that went terribly wrong, Jack needed one last job to fund his disappearance into the Caribbean sunset, where he can battle his demons alone. Now he's stranded in the jungle, and once again, innocent lives depend on him.
Evading deadly predators and poisonous plants is the least of their worries.

'Mercenaries set on extortion, revenge and murder, are hunting them. Animosity becomes rife among the survivors as truths are exposed, along with treachery and betrayal. Kitarna and Jack must combine their unique skills to survive both the jungle and those who seek to hurt them.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Honoring their mother’s last wish, Samantha Quinn and her young brother leave the vibrant, beachside city of Newcastle for a small country town in Northern New South Wales. Samantha’s quest is to locate the woman who gave her up at birth. She never imagined meeting a man who could tempt her to stay, or that she’d be running for her life from a raging bush fire, armed bandits, and stampeding cattle.

'Riley Morgan is enjoying life after ten grueling years in Sydney’s Drug Squad. As Senior Sergeant in his hometown of Bindarra Creek, his toughest duty these days is seeing the occasional drunk safely home. Then fate delivers Samantha— a sexy, gutsy and enthralling woman who threatens to take the long-standing rivalry between the Morgans and Sullivans into a new arena.' (Publication summary)

'SOPHIA DEROSA becomes entangled in a deadly web of deception when she sets out to prove the Santinis, a wealthy Italian family, were behind a conspiracy to destroy her father. Her plans come undone when she encounters Ricardo Santini, a man determined to guard his family name at all costs. After several attempts are made on her life, Sofia must trust in the very people she’s certain were behind the conspiracy.

'RICARDO SANTINI is a tough negotiator and an intimidating adversary. He’s worked hard to restore the family vineyard after Giuseppe DeRosa almost destroyed it. The Santini’s are about to launch a chain of luxury hotels throughout Emilia Romagna when Sofia DeRosa arrives in Bologna. She is beautiful, strong-willed, and set on proving her father’s innocence. Ricardo finds her dangerously irresistible, yet to protect his family, he must keep her close.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Nick Flanagan had two passions-his fiancee, Ava, and flying Black Hawks. Then he was accepted into a special unit within the SAS, it was a dream come true. That dream cost him Ava. In the four years since, he's lived hard and fast. Now, having discovered a treacherous lie, Nick wants Ava back. First though, he must contend with a rival, who has an agenda of his own. Ava Mitchell's parents had been cool and distant her whole life, so when she fell for fun loving Nick Flanagan, he became her world. Then he joined the SAS and postponed their wedding. Devastated, Ava walked out, hoping he'd resign and come after her. Several weeks later her biggest fear became a reality when she received word he'd been killed. Now a successful designer, Ava is about to risk her heart again when the unimaginable happens-Nick walks back into her life. Can she trust the man she once adored, or will he and a gang of deadly smugglers destroy her life? To survive she will need a miracle or perhaps a heroic commando.'  (Publication summary)

'Former SAS Captain James Talarico (Talos) is on a mission to locate a ring of people traffickers before they succeed in killing the person who can identify them. Talos saved the life of this beautiful young woman and delivered her baby on a previous mission. Unable to stop thinking about Jane, Talos tracks her down and ends up saving her life again. Now he won’t trust anyone else to keep her safe. Nor can he ignore his growing attraction to her. Yet the perfect solution will place her and the baby in much greater danger.

'Jane Rossini didn’t know she was married to a mobster’s son until she walked out of her short-­lived marriage and ended up as a hostage in the middle of a gun battle. She owes her life to a handsome giant who makes her heart race wildly. Yet she refuses to commit to another man unless she can be sure he truly loves her. Under the constant threat of death and with the police insisting she be relocated and given a new identity, Jane decides to take control of her life. She demands Talos and his Special Ops friends take her with them to Vietnam, so she can identify the ring members before they succeed in killing her. Little does she know what awaits them.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The mission always comes first …

'Former SAS Lieutenant Sam Locke is on a mission to locate an underworld figure, missing for fifteen years. New intelligence reveals he is living in the small rural town of Willaroi Downs, biding his time to steal a rare diamond.

'Sam arrives in Willaroi Downs to discover not one but five men matching his target’s description. All have secrets that if made public, will rock this close-knit community. And then there is Kallie McNeal, the owner of the diamond and far too tempting for her own good and his sanity. Cynical where love is concerned, Sam is staggered by his growing feelings for Kallie, an impulsive and vibrant young woman with close links to all his suspects.

'She was seduced the minute she looked into his eyes ...

'Kallie McNeil’s dream is to escape the heat and unforgiving landscape of Willaroi and the men who only want her for her land and precious diamond. Then Sam Locke walks into her life. Within hours of meeting him she’s convinced; this tall, rugged stranger is the man she’s been waiting for. Although it seems he will need a little persuading. Then she discovers he’s after her diamond and, along with others she’s trusted all her life, has lied to her?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Modern woman Kate Manning has always been fascinated by Sir Caleb, a fifteenth century knight whose portrait hangs in the mysterious Castle of Kildare. Now the new owner of the castle, Kate finds herself even more drawn to him, until one day the unbelievable happens: Caleb steps out of the portrait.

'Frozen in time since a gypsy cursed him hundreds of years ago, Caleb awakens at the touch of the most desirable woman he's ever seen. Yet to end the curse and free himself from the portrait forever, he must claim the heart of a woman with Romani blood – not this flirtatious blonde who tempts him beyond belief.

'As Caleb fights against his growing feelings for Kate, he must also find a way to keep her safe from those obsessed with the castle's hidden treasure. There are some willing to do anything to unearth it, no matter who gets in their way…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'It’s 1959 and Claire Nugent is in Australia to attend her sister’s wedding and have a holiday before making a decision to either marry an older gentleman or become a nun. Instead she finds herself constantly bedeviled by Daniel Hunter, a powerfully built fireman, who is not only a rogue, but a Protestant, who a good Catholic girl would never marry.

'Daniel is captivated by Claire’s beauty, quick wit and enchanting Irish accent. He’s never enjoyed pursuing a woman to this extent, yet she refuses to acknowledge him as anything other than a pest. When Daniel hears Claire needs rescuing from a locked bathroom and is wearing nothing but a towel, he decides to take advantage of this golden opportunity and step up his seduction. She has captured his heart, now he will do whatever it takes to capture hers.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.