Jacquie Underdown

A vicious small-town murder, two unusual suspects, one big lie...Tina is terrified when mysterious handwritten notes appear in odd places around her home. She strives to uncover who is behind the notes, and why, but finds no answers. Until one gloomy night, she catches a familiar face watching her through her bedroom window. Maddison remains in her loveless marriage for the sake of her two young children. Still wearing the mental scars her husband inflicted after his years of betrayal, she uses alcohol and prescription drugs as a crutch. This starts her on a rapid ride to rock-bottom. Approaching forty, Isabelle marries for the first time. Life couldn't be better, except her husband is still on good terms with his ex-wife. Isabelle doesn't like his ex, especially when she starts making trouble for the newlyweds. When a vicious murder is committed on a quiet street in this small, blue-collar town, the three women are caught in the riptide of an investigation. Two are suspects. One will lose everything. And someone is lying. A tangled lattice of manipulation and deceit must be unravelled to discover who the true culprit is. This book contains language, adult situations and references to sexual abuse.

All That Was Left Unsaid

Three everyday couples, from one ordinary family ... and an astonishing murder plot. Outwardly, The Radcliffes are a typical suburban family. But anyone close enough to them will know that it's all for show. Matt and Nikki's life is perfect. They're happily married, work great jobs, and are raising two loveable teenage sons. Anthony and Belinda have it all--the looks, the big house by the water, and a successful business. Vaughn and Paige couldn't be more in love, and they can't wait to start a family of their own. But underneath, each couple is in crisis and there is one cause. Out of options and their backs against the wall, they discover that murder isn't a tool reserved only for criminals.

The Perfect Family

Some rules are meant to be broken.Maddy Carmichael was born and raised on the land, destined to one day take over the fourth-generation cattle farm from her father. She's worked hard all her life to learn the ropes and make a real contribution. But her traditional-minded father continues to overlook her.Ryder Leckie loves the small Victorian town of Woodford Creek. He works hard managing a farm in the local region. But when his boss's brother has a riding accident, he is sent to Central Queensland to temporarily help the Carmichaels out. A new adventure, despite his sense of obligation back home. The last thing Maddy wants is some unknown man coming in and running her farm, and she's not afraid to let Ryder know. But when farm life throws up trials even too big for her, she is forced to rely on Ryder's strength and knowledge. What starts as a working partnership turns into something much deeper. But fraternising with the stockman's daughter is against the rules. When Maddy's furious father discovers what clandestine activities Ryder and Maddy have been up to, Ryder is sent packing. When all seems lost, Ryder must fight for the woman he loves, but that means having the courage to take the biggest risk of his life. When leaving her destiny behind feels impossible, Maddy has to discover that following her heart will lead her to where she needs to be, even if that means starting a legacy of her own.

The Stockman's Daughter

One Family. Three generations. A common goal to unite them. A lifetime of secrets to divide them. But could uncovering the truth be the only way that this family can finally heal?Three generations of women find their way back home to Tasmania. They embark on a project together to renovate the family manor and convert it into a bed and breakfast. After a tumultuous life of pain and betrayal, Mary swore she'd never let anyone hurt her or her family again. But in order to keep her word, she has to guard a secret she swore to keep fifty years earlier.But with the family now under the one roof, and the past tampered with, the foundations of this secret are shaken. Mary always believed that hiding the truth was protecting the family, but when all is exposed, she finds that by keeping her secret, she was the one hurting them all.

The Secrets Mothers Keep

When destiny knocks, do you invite it in?When a spell book lands on Ariana's doorstep, her world is thrown into turmoil. That's nothing new for her, except this time it involves bizarre and terrifying creatures who attempt to kill her. Then there's the little fact that she now has the ability to perform magic.Hadeon is another new addition in her life. He happened to drop in at the same time the spell book appeared. He's dark, sexy, and mysterious as hell, and Ariana doesn't know if she wants to kill him or love him.But all this chaos is nothing compared to what destiny has in store for her. A future is promised of royalty and immense power, palaces and undying love. But hers is a destiny that is not easily won. She will have to fight to the death against those who want to take it all for themselves. And when the real battle begins, just who the true enemy is will surprise everyone.

The Book of Spells and Such

The biggest risks yield the greatest gains–especially in the game of love. Emily Wolfe, real estate agent to the elite, is tired of being alone. So when she gets a chance to compete on a reality dating show she decides to risk it all for love in the biggest game of her life. The city girl is surprised how much she enjoys switching her high heels for cowboy boots and pedicures for mud treatments–and not the kind you find at a day spa. And she's falling hard for Wil Parker, the sexy, rugged farmer at the centre of the show. Amidst the chaos, tantrums and editing tape, the heat and passion between Emily and Wil reaches boiling point. But can they survive the imminent explosion, let alone the fallout?

Catch Me A Cowboy

A vineyard, a family in pain, and the healing magic of cupcakes... Amy Jenkins, a talented and ambitious chef, is left humiliated and debt–ridden, after her city restaurant fails. When her best friend calls asking for help in her small town cupcake shop, Amy jumps at the chance to hide out in the small town of Alpine Ridge while her shattered ego mends. The youngest Mathews brother, Tom feels over–looked and under–appreciated. His brothers remember every mistake, but never give him the responsibility or opportunity to take his place in the family business. So, he spends three weeks out of every month working at a mine in the back–end of nowhere. But then Amy moves to town to help run his pregnant sister–in–law's bakery, and suddenly home seems to be where his heart is. Amy's move was only ever meant to be temporary, but when tragedy strikes the Mathews family, Amy finds herself unable to move on. As she and Tom get closer, Amy finds every excuse to stay: first, she claims it's for the family, then she claims it's for the shop. But maybe, it's for her own heart...

Bittersweet

A beautiful, spiritual story about a woman who meets the man of her dreams – and then wakes up... The last thing Leah thought she'd get out of a shocking car accident was the perfect boyfriend. But there was Brennan in the hospital bed next to hers – equal parts charm, cheek, and chocolate. Their relationship, their love, her life, is almost too good to be true. Then, to Leah's horror, she discovers that it is. Her new life with Brennan is only a fabrication of her injured mind – a coma dream that ends when she wakes up. Struggling with injuries and grieving for a man that never existed, Leah battles to put her life back together. But a series of coincidences hint that for some people, love can transcend all barriers and achieve the impossible.

Beautiful Illusion

Tricia Stringer

Lily Malone

A collection of three rural stories about finding home in unexpected places. Something in the Wine by Tricia Stringer High school teacher Keely's beach holiday plans are turned upside down when a medical emergency and an intervention by a kind stranger finds her recovering in a Margaret River vineyard instead. At first left downcast, slowly the lovely food, spectacular wine and beautiful landscape of the area begin to work their spell. Keely didn't mean to fall for anyone, but she can't help her feelings for clever, passionate wine-maker Flynn. Can what Keely feels be real? Or is it just something in the wine? The Goodbye Ride by Lily Malone Olivia is a woman on a mission. The motorbike that once belonged to her late brother has come up for re-sale, and she is determined to buy it back. Only one person stands in her way; and she's just tripped and fallen at his feet. How far will Liv go to make the motorbike hers? Can a viticulturalist fall for a man who prefers beer? And will a weekend among the vines be long enough for Liv to believe she can trust him with her heart? Sweet From the Vine by Jacquie Underdown Back in her hometown for a fresh start, newly divorced Matilda has landed the perfect job on the breathtaking local vineyard. The only catch is Mitch - widower, single dad, her old high school flame and her new boss. When the sparks between them grow so bright they can't be ignored, Matilda is forced to question what she truly wants in life. But first Mitch must learn that moving on is not a betrayal, and find the courage to fight for his second chance at love.

Home Among the Vines/Something in the Wine/the Goodbye Ride/Sweet from the Vine

A collection of charming rural stories from three bestselling Australian authors. Between the Vines by Tricia Stringer After meeting the gorgeous and charismatic Edward Starr at a Coonawarra vineyard, Taylor Rourke gives up everything to move to the country. But when she gets there, Edward is nowhere to be seen and it's his younger brother Pete who offers her a job instead. At first Taylor is thrilled when Ed returns, but as she discovers he may not be the man she thought he was, she finds herself growing closer to Pete. As tension brews between the two brothers, will Taylor's dream of a new life and love between the vines come true? Or is there only heartbreak ahead? The Vineyard in the Hills by Lily Malone Remy has it tough, working two jobs to keep food on the table, but slowly she's been rebuilding a life for her family. Then a freak storm tears through the Margaret River Wine Festival - and Seth Lasrey tears through Remy's life. But when a costly deception drives them apart, the last thing she expects is for Seth to show up in her small town, bringing with him memories that she can't escape and a damaged heart she's not sure she can resist. Bittersweet by Jacquie Underdown When her best friend asks for help in her cupcake shop, Amy jumps at the chance to hide out in the small town of Alpine Ridge. Her instant attraction to her friend's devastatingly handsome brother-in-law, Tom Mathews, is just the icing on the cake. But when tragedy strikes the Mathews family, she finds herself unable to move on. And as she and Tom grow closer, Amy continues to make excuses to stay: for the family, the shop... or maybe for her own heart.

Under the Vines/Between the Vines/the Vineyard in the Hills/Bittersweet

Fiona Lowe

Darry Fraser

Eva Scott

Penelope Janu

A feel-good collection of Christmas stories, from some of your favourite Australian authors that will warm your heart with the magic of the holiday season. A feel-good collection of Australian Christmas stories that will warm your heart with the magic of the holiday season The Drover Comes Home for Christmas by Darry Fraser [BRAND NEW STORY] December 1889. To save his drought-stricken farm, Shep Miller is droving his remaining cattle overland in a desperate bid to reach the last sale before Christmas. Widow Jenny Wickley is glad to take in his two children during his absence, hoping to help the neighbour she has long admired. But when peculiar swaggies turn up with letters and a touch of magic, a mystery is uncovered that will put all their lives in danger. Will the drover make it home in time? The Six Rules of Christmas by Penelope Janu [BRAND NEW STORY] Picking up the reins of her father's law practice, Ariella Blake has made a place for herself in small-town Warrandale. But when stand-in farrier Jack Adamson blows in for the holidays, with his good looks and infuriating evasiveness, he challenges her to embrace the rules of Christmas. Step by step, will Christmas - and Jack - get under her skin? Newborn Baby for Christmas by Fiona Lowe Georgie and Hamish have been best friends forever. So Hamish can't refuse when Georgie asks him for the Christmas present she's spent her whole life waiting for - a baby! But seeing a very pregnant Georgie changes everything. Not only is Hamish going to be a father, suddenly he's falling for the mother of his child... A Tale of Three Christmases by Eva Scott [BRAND NEW STORY] When Geoff met Lexi... Turning her small farm into a B&B seems the perfect way to make ends meet after the death of her husband. Not having to face Christmas alone is a bonus for Lexi. But when her first booking, attractive businessman Geoff, arrives everything she thought she needed changes. Can strangers from different worlds to find lasting love? Or does fate have surprising plans? The Christmas Wish by Jacquie Underdown [BRAND NEW STORY] Returning home, schoolteacher Brielle hopes a quiet Christmas will quash the ever-present feeling that she no longer belongs anywhere. For single dad, Luke, romance is off the agenda - no matter how appealing his teenage antagonist Brielle has become. It's not only his heart that's at risk - it's that of his young daughter. But after a Christmas wish is cast, the spirit of Christmas conspires to create some holiday magic. Will a Christmas fete change fate?

Our Country Christmas

Twelve singles, twelve fun-filled dates, makes for one hot Christmas. That's the plan anyway. When Tennessee organised the Twelve Dates of Christmas event to promote her newly purchased bed and breakfast nestled on the Central Queensland coastline, she didn't anticipate she would become a participant. But when a couple of singles pull out - she's forced to fill the vacancy. After a nasty divorce and a big dose of heartbreak, Tennessee is not willing to start a romance and definitely not fall in love. But when Hayden, the sexy resident tradesman, gets roped into joining her for Twelve Dates of Christmas, he could well be the man who changes everything. What starts as a bit of Christmas fun soon turns into something more. If they can put aside past hurts and embrace what's right in front of them, this Christmas fling may find momentum, opening up a beautiful future for them both.

One Hot Christmas

Two broken hearts, one small town, and the secret language of flowers... Ellie always falls for the wrong man. After her latest disastrous relationship, she needs a new start, a clean slate, and some time to figure out who she is and what she actually wants. So the opportunity to open her own florist shop in the small town of Alpine Ridge couldn't be more timely – or more perfect. Sam Mathews understands bad relationships – he's only ever had one, and that was enough. Now he keeps to himself, throwing his efforts into the family vineyard and his greenhouse hobby, where it's quiet and calm and he can nurture beauty with his own two hands. When Ellie arrives in town and discovers Sam's backyard nursery, a shared professional interest soon blossoms into something that feels very personal. But Ellie needs time to rediscover herself, and Sam has never regained his confidence. When they are both tied so strongly to the past, could there be a chance for a future?

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