AustLit

'He must choose a queen... But will his desire outweigh his duty?

'King Augustus is shocked when his country delivers him a courtesan. The only way to set her free is to marry someone else! But Sera's surprising innocence and undisguised yearning for him is temptation itself, pushing Augustus's legendary self-control to the limits. Because Augustus knows that if he dares give in to his attraction he won't rest until Sera becomes his queen!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Breaking down the walls...one kiss at a time

'Josie was touched that her brothers had arranged a holiday for her–she certainly needed one. Only, the location isn't the lively resort she'd expected, but a rustic cabin in a beautiful but isolated Australian idyll....

'Her only neighbor for miles is the taciturn, if incredibly attractive, Kent Black. Following a family tragedy, Kent cut himself off from the world. Josie can't help but be intrigued by this solitary man, and with her bubbly, warm personality, she's determined to pick away at the iron padlock around his heart.' (Publisher's blurb)

'Rescued from the clutches of a lascivious prince, Princess Aisha Peshwah quickly realizes she's jumped out of the frying pan and headfirst into the fire. Her rescuer is Zoltan Al Farouk bin Shamal—an unashamed barbarian!—who must marry Aisha himself to ensure he is crowned king.

'Commanding, stern and brutally attractive, Zoltan is as untamed as the desert he will be master of. Aisha wants to resist, but is drawn to this enigmatic man, and soon her innocent body begins to unravel beneath his powerful possession.…'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Cast into a world of black, Declan Carstairs is a man in torment. Consumed by guilt, he sees no way out of the darkness his world has become. Only one thing drives him - finding the woman who caused his brother's death, and the accident that took his sight.

'Housekeeper Chloe Daniels refuses to pity her devastatingly gorgeous boss, but treating him as the strong, capable man he is soon proves dangerous. As Chloe falls deeper under Declan's spell, awakened by his touch, she forgets all about the secret she keeps that may destroy them both…' (Publisher's blurb)

 (Publication summary)

'Dr. Lucy Patterson might be back in Bulla Creek on a strictly temporary basis, but she can't refuse chocolate-eyed Dr. Marco Rodriguez's request for help running his clinic! A recent double betrayal has Lucy running scared from relationships, so acting on her feelings for sexy Marco and his adorable disabled son shouldn't be an option. But this gorgeous Argentinean is about to tempt Lucy to walk on the wild side….'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Rescued by the billionaire…

Nestled away in the beautiful Swiss Alps, Armand Bollinger's exclusive resort is the perfect place for TV presenter Rachel Chase to escape her abusive marriage. Hopefully here, Rachel can begin to take control of her life.

Rachel may be prickly and vulnerable…but that doesn't stop Armand from finding her achingly attractive. She's built a fortress around her heart, yet Armand knows she must face her demons—and he's the man to help her. Perhaps together they can knock that fortress down.…

'Emilio Andreoni's goal is perfection: a corporate king and Italy's most eligible bachelor, he craves only one more thing to complete his phenominally successful life – the perfect woman! Once he thought that woman was shy Gisele Carter – until her scandalous goings-on became headline news and he called off their seemingly perfect engagement. But now Emilio is faced with proof of Gisele's innocence! He's determined to win back the only woman who ever truly satisfied him, but first he must persuade Gisele she's worthy of wearing his diamonds again ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Outback Flying Doctor Phemie Grainger prides herself on being cool, calm and capable–until a chance encounter with her professional idol, renowned emergency doctor Gil Fitzwilliam, throws her into turmoil! As a Down'€™s Syndrome carrier, Phemie's always known that her dreams of love, marriage and children are impossible. But as she starts falling for Gil'€™s English charm, the sweetness of his kisses, even the sadness she sees in his eyes, Phemie can'€™t help wondering if, with Gil at her side, her dreams of holding her very own baby might one day come true.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

The single father's Outback bride...

Single father Dr Baden Tremont moved to the Outback for a fresh start, and is focusing on raising his young daughter and his job as a flying doctor.

But working together side by side with new flight nurse Kate Lawson, Baden realises that there's more to life than his work. They have both loved and lost in the past, and it will take courage now if they are to be a family together. Baden decides that he's going to make that happen. Somehow, some way, he's going to make Kate his Outback bride...

Join Fiona Lowe for a visit to the small Outback town of Warragurra, where there's always a warm welcome!

Source: FictionDB (Sighted 4/8/2014)

'Maxi Somers has loved and lost. She gave up her chance of happiness to care for her sick brother - and now she-s journeying to the Australian Outback to find the man she let go. Dr Jake Haslem is the saviour of his small community. He belongs in the Outback - the harsh elements are no match for the emotional barriers he-s had in place since losing Maxi. Maxi will do whatever it takes to open the heart Jake closed all those years ago. She knows now that her home is wherever he is. ' (Publication summary)

'Dressed in her shapeless lab coats and baggy clothes, medical-research assistant Izzy Nolan doesn't look like she was once a top model. But ever since the tragic incident that left her emotionally and physically scarred, she has hidden herself away.

'Greek doctor Alex Zaphirides can have any woman he wants, but he has sworn off love. Despite this, he's intrigued by shy, innocent Izzy. Alex cannot help but want to show her just how beautiful she really is. If only she would let down her guard and allow Alex to be the Prince Charming she deserves...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The doctor’s Outback proposal

'When GP Kellie Thorne arrives in the Outback she’s prepared for the sun’s heat – but not for her sizzling attraction to brooding new colleague Matt McNaught! Matt knows people think he’s arrogant, but that’s the way he likes it – his work comes first.

'The death of his fiancée left him shattered and, six years on, he’s in the habit of being alone. Until Kellie whirls into his life! A breath of fresh air, she soon sees through Matt’s tough exterior... But Kellie’s stay is meant to be temporary.

'To keep this new light in his life Matt must catch her before she goes – and make this Outback doctor his wife!' (Publication Summary)

'Discovering her late father was a billionaire cattle king makes Casey McGuire one of the famous "McIvor heiresses." She's worked hard all her life, and she's never had the prospect of money – until now. All she needs to do is journey into the Outback to find her roots....

'As well as never knowing money, Casey has never truly known love. Irresistible cattle baron Troy Connellan is ready and willing to change all that. But can wary Casey let go of her past for a future with a rich...' (Publication summary)