Australian fiction

NEW RELEASE – All We Dream by Pamela Cook

A multi-generational story of family, hope and following your heart OUT NOW A forgotten necklace. A family secret. Two women hiding from the truth… When successful Sydney lawyer Miranda McIntyre searches for something old to go with her wedding dress, she remembers an antique necklace from her childhood. Her mother’s denial of its existence only deepens Miranda’s curiosity but the discovery of a faded wedding photo and an old newspaper clipping reveal long-buried family secrets. Read more…
NEW RELEASE – Starting from Scratch by Penelope Janu

“For readers of Karly Lane and Tricia Stringer…misunderstandings and injured pride stand in the way of true love in this charming rural romance from an award-winning and much-loved author.” OUT NOW Read a few words from the author, read an excerpt – and then read Penelope’s answers to The 5 Big Questions Can a bright future overcome their troubled past? After a troubled childhood and the loss of her beloved grandmother, Sapphie Brown finally finds somewhere to call home – the close-knit rural community of Horseshoe Hill. Read more…
NEW RELEASES in January

Coming Soon! Don’t miss out, pre-order now Read the story blurbs… PENELOPE JANU releasing 6th January 2021 in eBook and paperback “For readers of Karly Lane and Tricia Stringer…misunderstandings and injured pride stand in the way of true love in this charming rural romance from an award-winning and much-loved author.” After a troubled childhood and the loss of her beloved grandmother, Sapphie Brown finally finds somewhere to call home – the close-knit rural community of Horseshoe Hill. Read more…
NEW RELEASE – The Cartographer’s Secret by Tea Cooper

A young woman’s quest to heal a family rift entangles her in one of Australia’s greatest historical puzzles when an intricately illustrated map offers a clue to the fate of a long-lost girl. A mesmerising historical mystery set in the Hunter Valley from bestselling author Tea Cooper for readers of Natasha Lester and Kate Morton. OUT NOW 1880 The Hunter Valley Evie Ludgrove loves to map the landscape around her home – hardly surprising since she grew up in the shadow of her father’s obsession with the great Australian explorer Dr Ludwig Leichhardt. Read more…
NEW RELEASE – Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns

They say a change is as good as a holiday…but what if you don’t want either? OUT NOW ‘With her typical humour, empathy and wisdom, Rachael Johns has once again created characters you can’t help but fall in love with and wish the best for. Flying the Nest might just be her best novel yet!’ – Tess Woods Is her family’s happiness more important than her own? The first time Ashling Wood realises her marriage is on the rocks is when her husband, Adrian, suggests they try nest parenting. Read more…
NEW RELEASE – The Family Inheritance by Tricia Stringer

Sometimes an ending is really a beginning … ‘A toxic will plays havoc in the lives of three generations of women when they discover they have been living a lie. A keenly observed story of the danger of secrets, the legacy of betrayal and the power of family from a bestselling Australian author.’ THE FAMILY INHERITANCE By bestselling author Tricia Stringer OUT NOW Felicity Lewis’s fiftieth birthday party in her newly renovated home, loving husband and daughter Greta by her side, is going off with a bang when disaster strikes. Read more…
RECENT RELEASES – How Many Have You Read?

9 wonderful new releases from July, August and September rural fiction, historical fiction, contemporary fiction, women’s fiction, suspense, romance, romantic comedy How many have you read? Leave us a comment, we’d love to know. The story blurbs Nicki Edwards Australian author of Heartwarming Romance Country town life. Love and medical drama. A sweet, small-town romance about secrets and a chance to leave the past behind. Jed Delaney left the small town of Glengarrick after he was drafted into the AFL, taking a secret with him, and breaking Georgia Purcell’s heart in the process. Read more…
New Release & Giveaway – Lonely in Longreach by Eva Scott

In the red heart of Queensland, two teenagers playing matchmaker are about to turn more than one life upside-down. Out now in paperback and eBook Read a few words from Eva, plus we’ve got an excerpt for you and Eva also answers The 5 Big Questions. There’s also a paperback giveaway! *GIVEAWAY has now ended. Congratulations to the winner Rosselyn Anderson! Widower Sam Costello has no time for love. When he’s not working on his farm, he’s trying to figure out how to connect with his teenage son Levi. Read more…
New Release – Deadman’s Track by Sarah Barrie

Alone in the wilderness, they are picked off one by one … Gripping, standalone romantic thriller from an author at the top of her game. DEADMAN’S TRACK by Sarah Barrie Read an excerpt below A tragic accident, a terrible crime, an unknown threat … Scarred by a recent tragedy on Federation Peak, Tess Atherton is reluctant to guide a group of young hikers in the wild Tasmanian winter, but it seems safer than remaining amid the violence that threatens them in Hobart. Read more…
Massive June GIVEAWAY

We’re half way through 2020 and what a year it’s been. It’s time to spread some love to our readers. It’s time for a book G I V E A W A Y 25 books (all paperbacks). 25 winners will receive one book each from this selection (signed by the author). All you have to do is leave a comment here on this blog post. You can just say ‘Hi, great to be here’ and you’ll still be in the draw. The winners will be randomly drawn. There can be no change to the book drawn to each winner. Read more…