Phillipa Nefri Clark

An abandoned cottage holds the key to fifty year old secrets; secrets that will forever change the lives of two families.

The Stationmaster's Cottage

Only time itself will erase our love… On the edge of the Great Southern Ocean, an old jetty offers a haven for those seeking solace. A place by the sea to think. Plan. And dream. As the daughter of the region’s wealthiest family, Martha Ryan has everything a girl could ask for. Money means nothing because her soul longs for adventure, love and a family of her own. Thomas Blake is an artist weighed down by duty. Expected to follow his father into employment by the Ryan family as stationmaster, he yearns for the freedom to paint. A chance meeting at the jetty one dawn changes both their lives. But will the expectations and prejudices of their families destroy their future? A short, romantic read set before The Stationmaster's Cottage.

Short Prequel of The Stationmaster's Cottage

Taming the Wind

Her perfect tree change is about to turn deadly... Nellie Sinclair swaps her life in Sydney for the hamlet of Glenmeer, close to Bindarra Creek. Buying a farmhouse sight unseen, she arrives to find no power, a leaky roof, and the unsettling discovery that somebody has recently been inside. Kane Maxwell, the local National Park tour guide, is drawn to the quiet and serious young woman next door but his gut tells him there's a whole lot more to her change of lifestyle than she admits. Even as their friendship moves toward something unexpected and wonderful, she's looking over her shoulder and jumping at shadows. Determined to put her past behind her and build a new graphic design business, Nellie takes Kane on as her first client and they hike into the rugged bushland to take photographs for his new website. But during a cave visit they make a disturbing discovery - a recent campfire scattered with items Nellie recognises. Finding themselves trapped by a killer, Nellie makes a life-changing decision. She has to keep Kane safe. Facing the danger she's run from is the only way. Even with her own life at stake. A Perfect Danger is the seventh and final book in the Bindarra Creek Mystery series. All are exciting standalones set in and around the beloved small town in rural Australia. Welcome to the latest best-selling Bindarra Creek romances. Each book features a standalone mystery / romance and can be read in any order. You will love re-visiting this quaint country town and its quirky community of compelling characters as they search for love and happiness. Follow along as they unearth secrets and face threats from their past and their present. Don't miss out on these seven mystery romances by best-selling Australian authors. Buy now and collect them all! Bindarra Creek - small town sweet and heartwarming romances with a healthy dash of mystery and suspense. A BINDARRA CREEK MYSTERY SERIES: Amulet of Death by Suzanne Gilchrist (S E Gilchrist) Forgotten Secrets by Susanne Bellamy Protecting their Destiny by Erin Moira O'Hara Only She Knew by Linda Charles Secrets of River Cottage by Annie Seaton Beyond the Gate by Rhonda Forrest A Perfect Danger by Phillipa Nefri Clark

A Perfect Danger (A Bindarra Creek Mystery Romance)

A late night. An icy road. A car wrapped around a tree. When Detective Liz Moorland stares at the lifeless faces of her ex-colleague’s daughter and son-in-law, she knows it is enough to push Vince Carter over the edge. Vince, a bitter and reclusive retired cop, was once a hero to many. But in his eyes, he has failed those he most loved. Estranged from his daughter before her death, the enormity of his loss is immeasurable. While Liz’s hands are full chasing an escaped criminal, Vince—alongside his fight for custody of Melanie, his eight-year-old granddaughter and sole survivor of the wreck—pieces together a compelling theory that the crash was no accident. Vince’s theory provides Liz with an unexpected connection to her case and simultaneously raises concerns over Melanie’s safety and what she saw that fateful night. Those concerns are justified. One person knows what the little girl saw. The killer. Lest We Forgive is book one in a gripping Melbourne series featuring Homicide Detective Liz Moorland.

Gripping and Twisty Murder Mystery

Lest We Forgive

The romance grows… and the mystery deepens. The storm on the horizon isn’t all mother nature. Christie Ryan has put her past behind her as she renovates the stationmaster’s cottage and builds a relationship with the man she loves. Her new life in Rivers End is happy. Martin accepts a portrait commission from a mysterious woman who insists on secrecy. Something doesn't feel right about it but any suspicions about her real motives are put aside when a shocking crime spree sweeps through town. When the cottage becomes a target of the criminal, Christie finds herself at odds with Martin over her safety. Their disagreement sets in motion a series of events playing straight into the hands of the one person who wants to destroy their happiness. With only one chance to save those she loves, Christie comes face to face with her greatest fear… and there is no going around it. Jasmine Sea follows on from The Stationmaster's Cottage, with heart-pounding suspense and heartwarming joy. Recommended reading order: The Stationmaster's Cottage Jasmine Sea The Secrets of Palmerston House The Christmas Key In addition there are two short companion stories which can be read before or after The Stationmaster's Cottage Taming the Wind (how Thomas and Martha met) Martha (the missing years)

Jasmine Sea

Sometimes the only person you can trust is yourself.Her father is missing. Her estranged husband Dennis is his last known contact. The detective on the case is a man she once loved and turned her back on due to a tragedy that tore them apart.Ellie Connor thought her father Jack trusted her with his business empire, but now she doesn't know what to believe. With Jack gone, Ellie seems to be the only one genuinely concerned for his safety.Jack's head of security, Paul, is convinced Dennis is hiding something about her father's disappearance. But could Paul have his own motives for deception? When shocking secrets are uncovered about the company, Ellie's belief in her father is shattered. Is it possible he is in the business of building lies?Someone is determined to stop Ellie from learning the truth. And if Ellie trusts the wrong person, the results could be fatal . . .A gripping new suspense from the author of the River's End series and the Charlotte Dean Mysteries.

Last Known Contact

Will love survive the storm on the horizon?It was family ties that led Christie Ryan to River's End, the small coastal town on the rugged Australian coastline. But it's her heart that is telling her to stay.Bequeathed her grandmother's cottage, Christie is ready to put the past behind her for a chance of a future with local artist, Martin. When Martin is approached by a secretive stranger for a portrait, he accepts, eager to build a nest egg for his life with Christie.Martin doesn't know the unfortunate chain of events the commission will set into motion. Or the dark forces at play from Christie's old life that aren't prepared to let her go yet?Together Christie and Martin will have to weather the storm to discover who is behind the efforts to ruin their happiness. And in doing so, learn that for love to triumph, sometimes you must have the faith to sink or swim?Jasmine Sea follows on from The Stationmaster's Cottage with its own HEA.

A River's End Mystery Romance

Christmas is just around the corner and Charlotte has every intention of making it the best one ever for the residents and shops of Kingfisher Falls. After the success last year of the bookshop's 'Giving Box', she's roped eleven other traders into joining her 'Giving Tree' project. But the new mayor wants the project to fail, and he is quick to blame a recently returned, down-on-their-luck local when some of the gift cards go missing. Meanwhile, Trev has a new constable to train and can't seem to find the right moment to propose to the woman he loves. As the thefts devastate the town and shoppers avoid Kingfisher Falls, Charlotte faces a big decision when news about her past casts doubt on her future. With days before Christmas, can Charlotte solve the mystery of the missing cards and exonerate the accused local, or will the person behind all the crime in town finally take their revenge? This is the large print edition of The Giving Tree, with a larger font / typeface for easier reading.﻿

Large Print Hardcover Edition

The Giving Tree

Starting over has never been more dangerous. Charlotte loves her new job at Rosie's bookshop in the small town of Kingfisher Falls. One day she will buy the store, but for now she's content to learn the ropes and forget her troubled past. Even the snobby book club ladies can't dampen her spirits. But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people - including Charlotte - she can't stand back and watch. Charlotte begins her own investigation, and Rosie is more than happy to help. With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster. So much for keeping her head down.

Deadly Start (Charlotte Dean Mysteries Book 1)

All five books in Phillipa Nefri Clark's 'Charlotte Dean Mysteries', a series of cozy mystery novels set in Australia, now in one volume! Deadly Start: Charlotte loves her new job at Rosie's bookshop in the small town of Kingfisher Falls. Even the snobby book club ladies can't dampen her spirits. But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people - including Charlotte - she can't stand back and watch. With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster. Deadly Falls: Charlotte is finding her place in the peaceful town of Kingfisher Falls. Working in the bookshop with Rosie is a joy, as is their growing friendship. But the sudden death of one of the book club ladies lands Charlotte in the middle of an investigation. Was it an accident, or is something more sinister going on? Suspecting Sid might be behind the messages, Charlotte has to find the killer... before the killer finds her. Deadly Secrets: When Charlotte stumbles across an old, carefully decorated grave in the bushland, she feels compelled to investigate. The trail leads to an unsolved case of a runaway. But is it possible that the young woman didn't leave town after all? Meanwhile, there's a new face in Kingfisher Falls: a clairvoyant who is winning the favour of the locals. As Charlotte's search reveals more important clues, her attempts to uncover the town's secrets could prove to be a deadly pastime. Deadly Past: Charlotte Dean is finally living the life she wants. Happy in her small town of Kingfisher Falls with a great job and loving boyfriend, everything is perfect. But when a terrible accident shocks the community, Charlotte suspects there is more to it, and the chance sighting of someone from her old life forces Charlotte to face her past head on. But are the events linked? The Giving Tree: Christmas is just around the corner and Charlotte has every intention of making it the best one ever. After the success last year of the bookshop's 'Giving Box', she's roped eleven other traders into joining her 'Giving Tree' project. But new Mayor Jonas Carmichael wants the project to fail, and he is quick to blame a recently returned, down-on-their-luck local when some of the gift cards go missing. As thefts devastate the town and shoppers avoid Kingfisher Falls, Charlotte faces a big decision when news about her past casts doubt on her future. With days before Christmas, can she solve the mystery of the missing cards and exonerate the accused local?

The Complete Cozy Mystery Series

Charlotte Dean Mysteries Collection

James J. Cudney

Barbara Venkataraman

A collection of three cozy mystery series starters by James J. Cudney, Phillipa Nefri Clark and Barbara Venkataraman, now in one volume! Academic Curveball (Braxton Campus Mysteries Book 1): When Kellan Ayrwick returns home for his father’s retirement from Braxton College, he finds a dead body in Diamond Hall’s stairwell. Unfortunately, Kellan has a connection to the victim, and so do several members of his family. Could one of them be guilty of murder? With the help of his eccentric and trouble-making nana, Kellan tries to stay out of the sheriff’s way. In the debut novel in the Braxton Campus Mysteries Series, you'll discover a cozy, secluded Pennsylvania village full of quirky, sarcastic and nosy residents. Deadly Start (Charlotte Dean Mysteries Book 1): Charlotte loves her new job at Rosie's bookshop in the small town of Kingfisher Falls. Even the snobby book club ladies can't dampen her spirits. But when a strange series of crimes casts suspicion on all the wrong people - including Charlotte - she can't stand back and watch. Charlotte begins her own investigation, and Rosie is more than happy to help. With the community divided and criminals on the loose, the annual Christmas Eve street party is about to change lives forever, and Charlotte is the only one who can prevent a disaster. So much for keeping her head down. Death By Didgeridoo (Jamie Quinn Cozy Mysteries Book 1): Attorney Jamie Quinn is on a six-month hiatus from practicing law to deal with her beloved mother's death. She shares most of her days with her late mother's cranky cat. But soon, Jamie is forced into action by a frantic call from her Aunt Peg, whose autistic son Adam is in police custody and suspected of murdering his music teacher, a once-famous rock star named Spike. The problem is, Spike seems to have had more enemies than he had friends, and Adam had confessed to the murder already. Can Jamie piece together the evidence and bring the murderer to justice before it's too late?

A Cozy Mystery Series Starter Collection

Partners In Crime

Miranda Layton has too many balls in the air at a time - if running her grooming salon and building her dog walking clientele isn't enough, there's her elderly grandfather who wanders off at the drop of a hat. As much as she adores her life in Bindarra Creek, she is always just one catastrophe away from failure. Blair Maxwell is at a loose end on a break from his job as a sports physiotherapist in the city. He's home to spend Christmas with his brother and to catch up with old friends, including Miranda, but then he's back to his normal life. Falling off a ladder while setting up decorations in the salon is the last thing Miranda needed. Rather than lose clients, she reluctantly allows Blair to take over dog walking while she heals. Working together brings out new feelings - not the kind she wants. After all, she's too busy for love and his home is far away. Unless a missing loved one and the magic of Christmas can work a miracle for them both.

Tangled by Tinsel

Christmas is just around the corner and Charlotte has every intention of making it the best one ever for the residents and shops of Kingfisher Falls. After the success last year of the bookshop's 'Giving Box', she's roped eleven other traders into joining her 'Giving Tree' project. But the new mayor wants the project to fail, and he is quick to blame a recently returned, down-on-their-luck local when some of the gift cards go missing. Meanwhile, Trev has a new constable to train and can't seem to find the right moment to propose to the woman he loves. As the thefts devastate the town and shoppers avoid Kingfisher Falls, Charlotte faces a big decision when news about her past casts doubt on her future. With days before Christmas, can Charlotte solve the mystery of the missing cards and exonerate the accused local, or will the person behind all the crime in town finally take their revenge?

The fact that there was a beautiful dog in this series drew me in. Absolutely loved this series from start to finish. Maria Boczan. The funeral of her last family member brings Christie to the seaside town of River's End, far from her city life and high flying career. Inheriting a rundown cottage is yet another problem to deal with until the discovery of a shoebox of memories draws her into a heartbreaking mystery. Martin is a reclusive artist with no interest in helping the beautiful stranger who comes to him with questions. The past is too painful to revisit and Christie's theories about unopened love letters is too close to the truth. As much as he's drawn to her, she doesn't belong here. Some secrets refuse to stay hidden but solving the puzzle is just the beginning. There's a whole town full of long-hidden mysteries, quirky characters, heartwarming relationships, and a dog called Randall, who holds everyone together Audiobooks now available.

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Rivers End Collection

Three cozy mysteries to delight your inner sleuth. At an age when most people are retiring, Daphne Jones starts a new career as a wedding and funeral officiant with a twist - a travelling celebrant. With her husband, John, and caravan, Bluebell, she goes from town to town helping with happy and sad occasions. Daphne didn't set out to help solve murders along the way, but somehow she finds herself in the middle of local mysteries, murders, and mayhem. And she isn't someone who turns her back in an hour of need. After all, there's nothing like a spot of sleuthing. Between old family feuds, poisoned preserves, and murder on the menu at a mountain retreat, there's barely time for Daphne to bake her beloved cookies. Get your fill of Daphne and John with all three of their cozy mystery adventures in one fun collection. Till Daph Do Us Part The Shadow of Daph Tales of Life and Daph

Australian Cozy Mystery Collection Books 1-3

The Daphne Jones Mysteries

A missing man. No body. No clues. And a daughter determined to find the truth. Jack Bannerman is missing after failing to meet his son-in-law to go sailing. There's no evidence of foul play and no sign of a body. So where is Jack? Ellie thought her father trusted her with his business empire but the discovery of a dark past challenges everything she believed. Her estranged husband was Jack's last known contact but denies seeing him that day and seizes the opportunity to take over as acting CEO as if nothing untoward has happened. The detective in charge throws Ellie's feelings of betrayal and loss into further turmoil because a long time ago, they loved each other. Now, she has to work with him to unravel the truth behind her father's disappearance. Jack's trusted advisors are keeping secrets and Ellie's desperate search for answers puts her in the dangerous sights of a killer. With a body found at sea and a storm closing in, Ellie has to trust someone with what she knows. Trusting the wrong person will be her deadliest mistake.

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