AustLit

'I can’t remember a time when I didn’t have a crush on Noah Marshall. It’s been ten years since I last saw him—and when I set eyes on him once more, I realize my feelings for him have only intensified. 

'It was supposed to be a simple visit—a short time in the US, where I had so many happy memories. I just wanted to share this small town, where I grew up, with my adopted daughter.

'Helping my BFF establish a new business gave us a reason to linger…and threw Noah back into my life. I’m crazy about his seductive smile and sweet kisses. But the more I resist, the deeper I fall in love. My life is back in Australia, but Noah is here, in small-town USA. My daughter wants nothing to do with him.

'She is my world…but could he be too?' (Publication summary)

'She’s in love with her brother’s best friend. He just wants to protect her from his toxic family.

'Ivy Carson has been in love with Leo Haller for as long as she can remember. And at times, she wonders if he feels the same way. But he’s always kept her at arm’s length—after all, he’s her brother’s best friend, and she knows he wouldn’t want to jeopardize the friendship. 

'Leo has nursed a secret crush on his best friend’s sister for years, but he would never consider acting on his affection. His family is toxic—he doesn’t want her getting tangled up in that mess. She deserves better than him. 

'After years of loving Leo from afar, Ivy comes up with a scheme to bring them together at last. She’ll invite him to a friend’s wedding as her plus one. 

'Leo agrees reluctantly. He’s just doing a favor for a friend, after all—what could go wrong? 

'But when the day comes, neither Ivy nor Leo are prepared for the simmering undercurrent of attraction that flares between them. It’s too late to turn back. Can Leo risk everything for the woman he can no longer resist?' (Publication summary)

'Ruby Martin is a celebrity radio host who shares the afternoon slot on a popular station with her best friend, Harry. She’s fun-loving, enthusiastic…and hopeless when it comes to love.

'When her boyfriend doesn’t show up for the Christmas in July party she and Harry are hosting, she has a hard time enjoying herself. Then, to top it all off, her boyfriend dumps her.

'So she isn’t impressed when one of the guests airdrops a message with a photo of himself.

'But Harry’s determined to help her find love—even if it means her going on a blind date with the mystery guest who sent the photo.

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'Landscape architect Blake Emerson isn’t sure why he airdropped the photo to Ruby. He’s been listening to her for years—her radio show is the one bright spot in his life after he lost his family, the light that guided him back from the abyss.

'He missed out on meeting her at the Christmas in July party and the airdropped pic was a big mistake. The photo has gone viral.

'After Ruby and Harry discuss him, the mystery guest, on their radio show, Blake is outed and they have a first date.

'Everything is going well but the deeper he falls for Ruby, the more difficult it becomes, as her life, including his is public. For this reserved guy, having every bit of his life exposed is too hard.

'The magic of the holiday season brought Ruby and Blake together but is it enough to keep them together?'(Publication summary)

'A social media fiasco forces Jessica to hide out at a tropical retreat with her brother’s best friend. Cocktails and a private beach fan the flames of a long-simmering crush…what could go wrong?

'Jessica

'Jessica Bradford has spent her entire life in the shadow of her successful older brother. Clumsy and awkward, she only ends up in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. After accidentally offending a rock star, he retaliates by humiliating her on social media. With millions of his fans worldwide watching her, Jessica goes into hiding at a five star resort.

'There to manage the crisis is Miles Montgomery, her boss and her brother’s best friend…as well as the man she’s had a secret crush on since, well, forever.

'Miles treats her like no one else. He values her intelligence and capability, and he’s willing to overlook her clumsiness. He doesn’t even mind that her crisis ruined his weekend plans.

'Unfortunately, he’s off limits.

'Miles

'Twelve years ago, Miles decided to honor the Bro Code above his foolish young heart. His best friend would never have forgiven him for making a move on his little sister, and besides, high school crushes never lasted. Right?

'Wrong.

'Even after dedicating his life to building his own business empire, Miles’s feelings for Jessica haven’t died. In fact, they’re getting harder to ignore. And when a misunderstanding lands Jessica in deep trouble, he’s on the first plane out to handle the crisis.

'But letting her kiss him last night was a mistake.

'She was tipsy; what was his excuse? Now he’s acutely aware of how much he wants something he can’t have. He can no longer see her as just a friend, yet he has no other choice. He promised his best friend he’d never cross that line.

'But in the tropical heat of their enforced luxury mini-break, rules are more easily broken. Miles can no longer deny the true depth of his feelings.

'Now he needs to know if Jessica feels the same way. Because happily ever after has to be worth more than the Bro Code—right?

'If you love best friend’s sibling or friends-to-lovers romance, don’t miss this sweet romance from USA Today Bestselling Author Joanne Dannon.' (Publication summary)

'She thought it was her big modelling break. Now she's trapped in an accidental marriage to a supermodel...as part of her employer's elaborate revenge scheme. Five years after Phoebe Dalton moved to London to launch her modelling career, she's on the verge of quitting. It's not that she doesn't have the looks--she's just been classed as "plus-sized" thanks to her curves. Then she gets the call that changes her life.

'Renowned designer Serena Millinova is looking for a new model to star in the launch of her wedding fashion line, and Phoebe is perfect--as long as she fits the dress and the shoes. Thankfully her feet are tiny, and the wedding dress hugs her curves in all the right ways. The job is hers. She's about to become a household name...or so she thinks.

'Oliver Baden is one of London's sexiest supermodels. But he's surprised when Serena asks him to star opposite an unknown Australian model in the launch of her new wedding line.

'He and Serena have an unpleasant history, and he's sure Serena despises him. He doesn't want anything to do with the job. Unfortunately, his agent already signed the paperwork. It's too late to back out.

'The day of the fashion launch goes beautifully. Phoebe enjoys acting the part of the bride, especially with such a handsome groom by her side, and the press is loving it. In the aftermath of their celebrations, she and Oliver share a sexy, unforgettable night together.

'It's the perfect fake fairy tale wedding. Until she learns it's not.

'The papers they signed were real, the whole event was nothing but Serena's elaborate revenge scheme.

'She and Oliver are actually married.'

'Project Manager Felix Randall has made some bad choices in life, particularly with his last fiancée who left him at the altar for his brother. Now he’s determined to settle down and find a Miss Right who will help him build the same kind of loving, stable relationship his parents have. But with his reputation, no one takes him seriously.

'Barista, chef, and aspiring author, Charlotte Glass has known Felix since high school. Happy and community minded, Charlotte loves working with people. Her church and her faith helped her overcome a troubled past, but the idea of rejection still haunts her.

'The sudden attention from Felix is exciting, but why would a guy like him be interested in her? The man slept his way through half of Melbourne. After a lifetime of being overprotected by her brothers, the last thing Charlotte wants is another man telling her what to do, even if he means well. Can Felix change his take-charge ways to win the love of the woman who might just be his Miss Write?'

Source : publisher's blurb

Can an ordinary girl deal with an actor’s superstar life? 

'Hollywood megastar Sam Balfer returns to Australia to promote his new blockbuster hit.  But encountering Paige Dalton, a blast from his past, changes everything.

'When Paige ends up on Sam’s arm for a red-carpet event, it’s a walk that she never imagined. She’s hidden her feelings for him since the days she tutored him in math and science. They were just friends–despite how much she wished their chemistry was off the charts. 
 
'But Paige is just the quirky little nerd, the ugly duckling next to her younger and glamorous sisters.  However, Sam is suddenly beginning to see her as so much more.
 
'And so is the entire world–now that the tabloids blasted their kiss all over everything.  Paige and Sam must confront their true feelings for one another with every set of eyes on them.  But with an ocean separating them and the press broadcasting their every move, Paige is in over her head.  She may have gotten the guy, but her guy is a star.

'But can this ordinary girl deal with this actor’s superstar life? '

Source : publisher's blurb

'A world of differences, an unexpected forever.

'Belly dancing, and black belt karate teacher, Marnie Stern has loved her time in Hong Kong, but now she’s under pressure to return home to Australia. Her grandparents want her to find a husband, build a home and start a family.

'The last person they'd want her to share her first date with is Daniel Tam. After all, for an Observant Jewish girl like Marnie, dating is for finding a husband. And Daniel is not husband material. Sure he's smart, kind, funny and a successful lawyer. But he's not Jewish. They can never be more than friends.

'When Typhoon Marnie hits Daniel's life, he's on the cusp of the most important moment in his career, with a lucrative job in London, and an escape route from his grandparents’ persistent encouragement to get married.

'But then he meets Marnie, and in two short weeks she turns his world, and his opinion about love upside down. She won’t, and can’t, cause her grandparents pain, by dating him, as it would cause a scandal in the small community where her grandfather is a respected Rabbi.

'Will they ever have a chance at their unexpected forever?

'If you love forbidden romance where the hero and heroine have a clash of cultures, then this is the book for you.' (Publication summary)

'For Lucie Lenoir, being a tour guide in Jerusalem is part of the family business. And the only thing that means more to her than family, is a child of her own. 

'Australian Tom Connor has come to Israel to attend a friend’s wedding. The attraction between him and Lucie is instant and sizzling. But he finds Lucie’s big Christian family overwhelming, and he’s never wanted a child of his own. 

'Will this only be a holiday romance or will a touch of Christmas magic allow them to find a compromise and make it last a lifetime?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Australian project manager Kiara Lonsdale is career focussed and determined to provide and care for the grandmother who raised her. Jacques Lenoir and his extended family run tours in Israel and he’s committed to their business.

'But over romantic dinners in the desert, camel rides, and mud baths at the Dead Sea, sparks fly between Kiara and Jacques. Will this only be a holiday romance or will a touch of Christmas magic make it last a lifetime?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Curl up by the fire with a glass of mulled wine or hot chocolate and celebrate the magic of Christmas, with these FIVE linked, heart-warming stories about love, hope and family. '

Source : publisher's blurb

'After the shock of discovering her long-term boyfriend cheating on her, Becky Sassoon trades the Australian summer for a month in snowy New York, where she can focus on her future as a writer.

'She's sworn off long-term relationships for now...though a vacation fling wouldn't be amiss.

'When she meets Jules Olivari, a handsome, charming, intelligent New Yorker, he seems like the perfect distraction. Not only has he a reputation for charming women, he apparently has no interest in settling down.

'Jules never expected to meet someone like Becky, and he's never committed to a long-term relationship before. He doesn't want to hurt Becky, the woman he's now accidentally fallen for. 

'Can a dash of Chanukah magic open both their hearts to love?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Curl up by the fire with a sufganyiot (donut) or two, with your favourite drink and celebrate the magic of Hanukah with these THREE linked, heart-warming stories about love, hope and family. '

Source : publisher's blurb

'CEO Leo Turner: handsome, intelligent, all-around nice guy, recently single, and needs a plan.

 

'Christmas is just around the corner and the residents of Mono Melbourne retirement home are already conspiring to set him up with one of their granddaughters. What better way to make it through all those Christmas functions than to have a fake girlfriend? And who better to play the part than a woman he’d never fall for, Jenna Williamson.



'Supermodel Jenna is stunning, sparkling, selfish and not interested in settling down—the perfect candidate for a one-month assignment.

Everything is planned perfectly…or so he thinks.

  

'But when Christmas kisses get heated, Leo realises not everything in his life can be meticulously organised. 

Can a dash of Christmas magic make this “arrangement” permanent?
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Source : publisher's blurb

'Can an online friendship lead to real life romance?

'Every day, Amber Webb, a counsellor in an IVF clinic, helps couples seeking parenthood. With her own biological clock ticking louder, maybe it’s time she started thinking about having babies of her own. The flirtatious guy she accidentally friends on social media could be perfect, if only he weren’t younger than her, a party-guy surrounded by beautiful women, and living halfway around the world.

'Stuntman Darcy Harris may be based in London, but his work on blockbuster movies can have him away from home for months at a time. That doesn’t leave time for anything other than casual hookups. But the long-distance nature of his online friendship with an Australian beauty allows deep personal revelations they might not share in person.

'When they finally meet, can their online friendship stand up to in-person reality? She lives in Melbourne and he lives in London. He’s younger and has a booming career ahead of him. She wants to settle down and start a family. But can friendship turn to forever love when they share a snowy Christmas kiss in London?'

Source : publisher's blurb