A rural romance with plenty of heart Nick Langtree has lived reclusively on his farm, Winters Hill, ever since the tragic death of his wife. On the occasional trip into nearby White Gum Creek he keeps to himself and that's the way he likes it. And though over the last six years the townsfolk have tried to reach out to Nick, he's pushed them all away. Whenever Nick comes into the Gumnut Bakery, Natasha Duroz tries to engage him in conversation when she serves him. There's something about him that intrigues Tash, but she's not sure if it's because she feels sorry for him or there's something more. At last encouraged by the warmth of a few old and new friends, Nick gradually begins to re-engage with the outside world. Then, suddenly some minor vandalism on his farm escalates and odd things begin to happen on Winters Hill. Is someone out to hurt Nick or have his years of solitude been playing tricks on his mind? This entrancing novel is about overcoming heartache and loss through the power of friendship and love.
Rebecca Duprey is working day and night to keep the family sheep station, Bluestone Ridge, afloat. But Bec's father, who's been in a wheelchair since a farming mishap, keeps second-guessing her decisions. Now, to add Bec's woes, her unfaithful ex-boyfriend has started lurking around, and the adjoining farm she'd hoped to buy has been snapped up by a guy from the city called Matt Harvey. After leaving his job in advertising, Matt became a bestselling novelist. But since the death of his fiancee in a car accident, he's had severe writer's block and is desperately hoping his move to the country will help him deal with his grief and allow him to focus on completing his next book. Problem is, he seems to have started off on the wrong foot with his new neighbour, Bec Duprey. Bec isn't quite sure when she started feeling attracted to Matt, but she's determined not to succumb to his charms. And Matt isn't sure when his feelings changed about Bec; all he knows is he can't get her out of his mind. Can Bec and Matt overcome their fear of loss to find love and happiness with each other...? This absolutely compelling novel deals with betrayal, tragedy, love - and how first impressions aren't always right.
Someone is hiding a secret-one that could change Berry's life, and alter her tragic past. As a child, Berry McCalister's family was torn apart by shocking violence. Eleven years on, she returns to the small town of Harlington, determined to confront the past and, finally, to cut all ties and sell the family farm. Complicating her desire to get out of Harlington, Berry is drawn to her childhood crush, Nate Tarant. He never knew she existed back then, but things change, and this time Nate seems to be very much aware of her presence. Berry begins to question the long-believed story of what happened to her family. Will she ever find out the truth? And can one old rumour shed light on the real events of that night?
A stunning new rural romance from the bestselling author of The McCalister Legacy and Lawson's Bend. 'Heart-warming, captivating and absolutely perfect.' - Blue Wolf Reviews on Nicole Hurley-Moore's The McCalister Legacy The Carrington family own the only pub in the small country town of Kangaroo Ridge. It's been eight years since the five siblings became orphans and since twins Sebastian and Tamara stepped up to look after their younger brothers and sister with the help of their aunt Maddie. Seb and Tam gave up their teenage years to make sure the family stayed together, but that's been hard and they've grown apart. Seb is silent and stoic; Tam, on the other hand, wants to kick over the traces and catch up on the life she missed out on. To complicate matters, Tam is in a secret relationship - one she is sure Seb will disapprove of. But can Tam ever allow herself a happy future while she still, deep down, blames herself for the accident that killed her parents? Praise for The McCalister Legacy 'Engaging and heart-warming, this is a great read for a chilly night.' - Canberra Weekly 'A staple read for rural fiction fans.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews 'A gripping read that weaves the threads of history and hard times on the farm with a whodunit drama that'll thrill lovers of that genre.' - The Weekly Times
. . . lives are put back together, lessons are learned, and old friends resurface in a timeless story of life, love and living.' Blue Wolf Reviews on Hartley's Grange For a long time Lawson's Bend had held little for Henny. Almost ten years ago she'd got out and vowed never to come back. But sometimes things change . . . In the hot summer of 2008, Henny Bolton loses her best friend on a night they should have been celebrating their futures. It's a loss about which she remains grief-stricken. Right after the accident, Henny flees the small country town and true to her word, she's not been back. Stephen Drake never left Lawson's Bend. He once had ambitions for a different life but staying close to family became more important after that tragic night. But when Henny's mother dies suddenly in a fall near the old quarry, and Henny is forced to return to Lawson's Bend, it's apparent that questions need to be asked. Was it really an accident? Her plan was to get out of town again as quickly as possible. But then there is Stephen . . . '...a heartwarming tale of taking chances and facing your fears.' Beauty and Lace on Country Roads '...you won't be able to put it down.' The Newcastle Herald on McKellan's Run
The compelling story of a grief-stricken man reeling from tragedy and a hard-working female farmer dealing with betrayal who may just find love and healing with each other.
Years ago, Violet Beckett made the mistake of falling for the wrong McKellan brother and both she and her younger sister, Lily, paid the price. Now eight years later, fate has brought Violet and her daughter, Holly, back to the house Violet grew up in. As soon as Violet runs into James 'Mac' McKellan, she wonders if she should run all the way back to the city. But something about the look in his eyes makes her want to linger. Can she trust him, can she trust herself or will she be burned again? James McKellan has had a soft spot for Violet Beckett for longer than he can remember. It almost killed him to watch his brother woo her, use her and finally lose her. From their very first encounter he's hooked. But how can he convince her that not all McKellans are the same? McKellan's Run is an entertaining love story that takes us into the hearts of two very special people who deserve a second chance.
In one short day Lily Beckett's life falls apart when she loses her dream job in fashion and finds out her boyfriend is having an affair. Totally devastated, she ends the relationship and flees the city. Lily heads to the country town where she grew up to seek sanctuary with her big sister, Violet, and niece, Holly. But bad luck hits her yet again when she crashes her car on the way. Fortunately a local grazier, Flynn Hartley, arrives on the scene to find her dazed but uninjured. Gradually Lily's life picks up and she decides to stay put for a while, helping out her sister and renovating the beautiful old shop she inherited but has never had time to focus on. Meanwhile, Flynn showers her with attention, but Lily is aware of his bad-boy ways and isn't willing to risk heartbreak by becoming his next conquest. And yet, he won't give up and insists he's turned over a new leaf. From bestselling author Nicole Hurley-Moore, Hartley's Grange is an inspirational story about a woman putting her life back together, pursuing her dreams and taking charge of her future.
A stunning new rural romance from the bestselling author of The McCalister Legacy and Summer at Kangaroo Ridge. Love is the last thing on Jasmine Clarke's mind when she arrives in Kangaroo Ridge with a broken heart. But then she meets Felix Carrington. Felix helps run his family's wedding venue business at Carrington Farm. His real passion, though, is taking glorious shots of the local region. And it's through an unlikely friendship with 84-year-old Winnifred Knightly that Felix is able to take frequent photos at his favourite place, Peppercorn House, with all its faded grandeur and mysterious history. Winnifred still grieves over the losses of her childhood but in her long life she's learned to be grateful for the present. She believes herself to be an excellent matchmaker and plots to bring her 'adopted grandson' Felix and Jasmine, her favourite aged-care worker, together as her final project. But buried secrets and unhealed family scars threaten Winnifred's plans – as Felix and Jasmine must soon come to understand. Praise for Nicole Hurley-Moore: 'I was impressed by the compassion, sensitivity, empathy and understanding of the real issues at stake across our distanced communities.' Mrs B's Book Reviews on Summer at Kangaroo Ridge 'heartwarming and emotional, with plenty of romance, but also family dynamics, and decision making at pivotal points in their lives.' Beuaty and Lace on Summer at Kangaroo Ridge '... a wonderful, rich tale confronting the devastation of tragedy, the very real desire to discover the truth and the healing power of love to be able to accept the past and begin to build a new future... heart-warming, captivating and absolutely perfect for a cold, wet, winters day snuggled up in front of the fire.' Blue Wolf Reviews on The McCalister Legacy 'Nicole Hurley-Moore's work captures the essence of times past, futures yet to be discovered and fresh beginnings, all with a hope and knowledge based in love and understanding.' Blue Wolf Reviews on Lawson's Bend
Someone is hiding a secret-one that could change Berry's life, and alter her tragic past. As a child, Berry McCalister's family was torn apart by shocking violence. Eleven years on, she returns to the small town of Harlington, determined to confront the past and, finally, to cut all ties and sell the family farm. Complicating her desire to get out of Harlington, Berry is drawn to her childhood crush, Nate Tarant. He never knew she existed back then, but things change, and this time Nate seems to be very much aware of her presence. Berry begins to question the long-believed story of what happened to her family. Will she ever find out the truth? And can one old rumour shed light on the real events of that night?
. . . lives are put back together, lessons are learned, and old friends resurface in a timeless story of life, love and living.' Blue Wolf Reviews on Hartley's Grange For a long time Lawson's Bend had held little for Henny. Almost ten years ago she'd got out and vowed never to come back. But sometimes things change . . . In the hot summer of 2008, Henny Bolton loses her best friend on a night they should have been celebrating their futures. It's a loss about which she remains grief-stricken. Right after the accident, Henny flees the small country town and true to her word, she's not been back. Stephen Drake never left Lawson's Bend. He once had ambitions for a different life but staying close to family became more important after that tragic night. But when Henny's mother dies suddenly in a fall near the old quarry, and Henny is forced to return to Lawson's Bend, it's apparent that questions need to be asked. Was it really an accident? Her plan was to get out of town again as quickly as possible. But then there is Stephen . . . '...a heartwarming tale of taking chances and facing your fears.' Beauty and Lace on Country Roads '...you won't be able to put it down.' The Newcastle Herald on McKellan's Run
In one short day Lily Beckett's life falls apart when she loses her dream job in fashion and finds out her boyfriend is having an affair. Totally devastated, she ends the relationship and flees the city. Lily heads to the country town where she grew up to seek sanctuary with her big sister, Violet, and niece, Holly. But bad luck hits her yet again when she crashes her car on the way. Fortunately a local grazier, Flynn Hartley, arrives on the scene to find her dazed but uninjured. Gradually Lily's life picks up and she decides to stay put for a while, helping out her sister and renovating the beautiful old shop she inherited but has never had time to focus on. Meanwhile, Flynn showers her with attention, but Lily is aware of his bad-boy ways and isn't willing to risk heartbreak by becoming his next conquest. And yet, he won't give up and insists he's turned over a new leaf. From bestselling author Nicole Hurley-Moore, Hartley's Grange is an inspirational story about a woman putting her life back together, pursuing her dreams and taking charge of her future.
Cinderella meets Swan Lake in this Victorian–era set story about a ballet dancer, an aristocrat, and their class–crossing romance... Lisette yearns for freedom, security and love, but none are offered on the run–down stage of The Imperial Theatre. Instead she has hard work, a tyrannical aunt, and the hope of one day becoming a prima ballerina. Dancing on the stage she catches the attention of two powerful men: Lord Gainsworth and Lord De Vale. Lord Evander Gainswith never expected to fall in love, let alone with a woman so wholly unacceptable to his family and his peers. The sinister Lord De Vale covets Lisette's youth and strength, and is willing to pay well for it. Lisette may dance roles in fairy tales and fantasies, but the real world is about to intrude, bringing with it the harsh realities of life for a young girl with dreams of rising above the demimonde.
A stunning new rural romance from the bestselling author of The McCalister Legacy and Lawson's Bend. 'Heart-warming, captivating and absolutely perfect.' - Blue Wolf Reviews on Nicole Hurley-Moore's The McCalister Legacy The Carrington family own the only pub in the small country town of Kangaroo Ridge. It's been eight years since the five siblings became orphans and since twins Sebastian and Tamara stepped up to look after their younger brothers and sister with the help of their aunt Maddie. Seb and Tam gave up their teenage years to make sure the family stayed together, but that's been hard and they've grown apart. Seb is silent and stoic; Tam, on the other hand, wants to kick over the traces and catch up on the life she missed out on. To complicate matters, Tam is in a secret relationship - one she is sure Seb will disapprove of. But can Tam ever allow herself a happy future while she still, deep down, blames herself for the accident that killed her parents? Praise for The McCalister Legacy 'Engaging and heart-warming, this is a great read for a chilly night.' - Canberra Weekly 'A staple read for rural fiction fans.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews 'A gripping read that weaves the threads of history and hard times on the farm with a whodunit drama that'll thrill lovers of that genre.' - The Weekly Times
Rebecca Duprey is working day and night to keep the family sheep station, Bluestone Ridge, afloat. But Bec's father, who's been in a wheelchair since a farming mishap, keeps second-guessing her decisions. Now, to add Bec's woes, her unfaithful ex-boyfriend has started lurking around, and the adjoining farm she'd hoped to buy has been snapped up by a guy from the city called Matt Harvey. After leaving his job in advertising, Matt became a bestselling novelist. But since the death of his fiancee in a car accident, he's had severe writer's block and is desperately hoping his move to the country will help him deal with his grief and allow him to focus on completing his next book. Problem is, he seems to have started off on the wrong foot with his new neighbour, Bec Duprey. Bec isn't quite sure when she started feeling attracted to Matt, but she's determined not to succumb to his charms. And Matt isn't sure when his feelings changed about Bec; all he knows is he can't get her out of his mind. Can Bec and Matt overcome their fear of loss to find love and happiness with each other...? This absolutely compelling novel deals with betrayal, tragedy, love - and how first impressions aren't always right.
Years ago, Violet Beckett made the mistake of falling for the wrong McKellan brother and both she and her younger sister, Lily, paid the price. Now eight years later, fate has brought Violet and her daughter, Holly, back to the house Violet grew up in. As soon as Violet runs into James 'Mac' McKellan, she wonders if she should run all the way back to the city. But something about the look in his eyes makes her want to linger. Can she trust him, can she trust herself or will she be burned again? James McKellan has had a soft spot for Violet Beckett for longer than he can remember. It almost killed him to watch his brother woo her, use her and finally lose her. From their very first encounter he's hooked. But how can he convince her that not all McKellans are the same? McKellan's Run is an entertaining love story that takes us into the hearts of two very special people who deserve a second chance.
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