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1 y separately published work icon The Lonely Hearts Detective Agency Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2023 27427522 2023 single work novel romance mystery

'Clara’s taking matters into her own hands …

'Clara is struggling to follow her heart, especially when she has no idea where it should be taking her – to ambitious entrepreneur Lucas or dedicated local cop Adam? As she ponders her future, an accident at the Lemon Tree Bay annual highlands fair brings back painful memories and lingering questions about the cause of her father’s death some years earlier.

'Senior Constable Adam Billings is determined to make the most of his second chance in town. He has a new home and renewed hope that all may not be lost with the love of his life, yet past mistakes threaten to engulf him as he finds himself under suspicion by the police force he pledged to serve.

'Finding herself in the crosshairs of a revenge plot and falling deeper into the mystery around her father’s death, Clara turns to Adam to find the answers she’s seeking. Can the star-crossed lovers move forward together, or will a grand gesture by Lucas change everything?

'When Clara’s digging takes a terrifying turn, Adam and Lucas are forced to abandon their rivalry in a desperate search to find her. Has Lemon Tree Bay’s finest amateur sleuth looked into her last case, or has she solved the biggest mystery this town has ever seen?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Perils of Poison Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2022 25732781 2022 single work novel mystery romance

'Who is hiding behind a mask in Lemon Tree Bay?

'Clara’s yoga class is far from peaceful when the instructor, Emerald, is poisoned. The nature of her death and a series of revelations about her personal life raises gossip and conjecture throughout Lemon Tree Bay. Who could have murdered her, and why?

'Bright and bubbly Gigi, Clara's colleague at the hair salon, is plunged into worry when her boyfriend, Ollie, goes missing. In comforting her friend and assisting in the search, Clara finds herself digging into Ollie’s life, only to make a shocking discovery.

'Senior Constable Adam Billings needs a distraction from the heartbreak of seeing the love of his life with his arch-nemesis. Throwing himself into his work, he becomes convinced Emerald’s murder and Ollie’s vanishing act are linked, but will his investigations put him directly in the poisoner’s sights?

'As the town’s annual masked ball turns into a night of revelation, and with those nearest and dearest to Clara in the deepest peril, she resolves to unravel the mysterious happenings in her coastal hometown. Can she unmask the murderer, or will snooping cost her everything?'(Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Season for Second Chances Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2021 24962577 2021 single work novella romance

'Lachlan Walker is a professional footballer down on his luck. When he travels home to coastal Emerald Cove for Christmas, he encounters Emilia Morelli, a local swimming coach, who helps him rediscover his passion for the game.

'As things heat up between them, can Emilia work through past mistakes to realise their love can be more than just a summer fling?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Spaniel's Secret Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2021 24864057 2021 single work novel romance mystery

'This dog knows where the truth is buried …

'When the popular Esmeralda’s Beach Bar goes up in smoke, Clara Mitchell dashes into the blaze to save the owner. She finds herself not only a local heroine but entrenched in the mystery of whether the fire was a simple accident, or something far more sinister.

'Haunted by strange, recurring dreams at night, while the mystery of the fire plagues her waking hours, Clara also finds herself lonely after her boyfriend relocates for work. It’s no wonder she finds solace in the adoption of lost Cocker Spaniel, Sunflower.

'Senior Constable Adam Billings has his hands full investigating the fire and discovering the identity of a John Doe washed up on the beach. As he ponders whether the two events are related, revelations about his girlfriend’s family cause him to reconsider where his future lies—and with whom.

'As her curious new canine friend leads her on a wild goose chase all over Lemon Tree Bay, Clara once again finds herself knee-deep in solving a complex crime—but this time, will her digging prove deadly?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Murder by Numbers Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2021 23157637 2021 single work novel romance mystery

'This is one murder that doesn’t add up…

'Following a spectacular business failure, Clara Mitchell returns to her coastal hometown, Lemon Tree Bay, with an inglorious thud. Living with her mum and working in a hair salon, she’s determined to repay her debts and get back to glamorous city living.

'When she meets poker-faced accountant Lucas Pepper, sparks fly, however, their blossoming romance slips into the red as he becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his uncle.

'Convinced of Lucas's innocence, Clara locks horns with her ex-boyfriend - local bad boy turned police officer, Senior Constable Adam Billings. He's desperate to prove Lucas guilty and protect Clara at all costs.

'With evidence threatening to sink Lucas, Clara must unravel the mystery using a trusty grapevine of local gossip and her somewhat unreliable intuition. Will she save Lucas from mounting charges in time, or was Adam right all along?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Lemon Tree Bay Mysteries Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2021- 23157610 2021 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon The Things We Promised Ourselves Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2021 21347030 2021 single work novel

'Should we hold on to the promises we make ourselves?

'Lottie De Luca lives to run, but since a terrifying attack while training, she's lost her passion and her way. Her career as a real estate agent is suffering, and she's disconnected from her friends. Will a chance meeting with an off-duty police officer help re-start her life?

'Jess Goldsmith is a woman on the run after calling off her wedding to her childhood sweetheart, Hamish. Leasing an apartment from Lottie, she finds her a supportive friend as she deals with the fall-out of her disastrous engagement. When a terrible accident occurs, Jess fears her past mistakes have come back to haunt her.

'As Lottie and Jess's friendship grows, both are forced to decide between loyalty, friendship and lasting love. Will they be able to keep the promises they made each other, let alone the ones they made to themselves?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Heartwarming Holidays Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2020- 21347274 2020 series - author novella
1 y separately published work icon The Things We Always Wanted Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2020 21347121 2020 single work novella

'How far do we go for love when worlds collide?

'Clare Harrison has always felt invisible to everyone other than her grandmother. While she has everything she wants in her career, something is missing: someone to love and a family of her own.

'Pete Fitzgerald has family. Too much. The Fitzgeralds are loud, intrusive and always trying to set him up with the daughters of family friends. As he completes his PhD and contemplates moving back to his hometown, he's determined to meet 'the one' and hopes she can cope with his overbearing family.

'When Clare and Pete meet, they are instantly drawn to one another. They want the same things in life, but as Pete's family unwittingly intrudes on his relationship and Clare's worries for her grandmother's health mount, their worlds begin to seem further apart than either of them thought.

'Can they juggle the needs of their families to give them everything they always wanted, or are there too many differences to overcome?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Things We Never Knew Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2020 21346930 2020 single work novel

'What if the things we never knew could tear our lives apart?

'Michelle Fitzgerald isn't having a good year. A disastrous student exchange opportunity in Canada has seen her thrown out of university and nursing a broken heart. She focuses on work and planning her next adventure, yet finds herself at a crossroads when a chance meeting with a handsome locksmith, Leon causes her to rethink her wanderlust.

'Meanwhile, fashion designer Bebe Baranov has lived a nomadic, creative existence travelling the world since she was a child. Awaiting the commencement of a prestigious masterclass in New York, Bebe spends time with her mother in her hometown of Melbourne and enjoys a whirlwind romance with café manager, Harry. Yet, while in town, she finds herself compelled to find out more about her father, a man she never knew.

'As Bebe's quest for the truth about her past leads her to Michelle, a secret threatens to not only destroy their newfound friendship but cause ripples through Michelle's entire life. Are the answers worth the pain they might cause, or are some things best left unknown?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Café Chronicles Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2020- 21346832 2020 series - publisher novel
1 y separately published work icon Making the News Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2021 20773634 2020 single work novella romance

'Journalist Niall and public relations manager Emma have never met, but neither can stand the other. When Niall attends the New Year's Eve yacht party, he's chasing the interview with a reclusive community hero that will define his career, but will uncovering Emma's secret spark a story that neither of them could have predicted?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Christmas Movie Date Megan Mayfair , Victoria : Montauk Bay , 2020 19765480 2019 single work novella

'New in town and with little family, preschool teacher Annabelle Smyth is passing the lead up to Christmas at the holiday film festival at the Hope Street Movie Theater, knowing happy endings are little more than Hollywood magic.

'Architect John Golding is a family man without a family. With his ex-wife and daughter spending the holidays in sunny Miami, he throws himself into his work, his heart too wounded to allow himself to be hurt again.

'At a chance meeting at the Theater, Annabelle and John realise they have more in common than simply loneliness, but will a series of unexpected plot twists roll the credits on their chance at happiness?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon A Spoonful of Sugar Megan Mayfair , Edinburgh : Crooked Cat Books , 2019 18563153 2019 single work novel romance

'Rose Doyle never wanted a career. A job was fine, but it all seemed like a distraction from what she really wanted: love and family. Filling her days with fun, friends and fashion seemed like a good way to spend the time, but when a near-death experience leaves her questioning her life, she sets out to discover her purpose.

'Noah Edwards is a doctor at the cross-roads. With career ambitions having drawn an irreconcilable wedge between himself and his former life on remote Bruny Island, tough decisions must be made. Will a chance meeting with Rose give him the courage to face his past?

'Odette Doyle is a woman on the edge. After years of questioning her marriage, a heart-breaking discovery sees her finally start a new chapter in her life.

'As Rose and Noah grow closer, Odette worries her daughter may make the same mistakes she made in her life. Will her deepest secret protect Rose's future, or will it tear mother and daughter apart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Problem with Perfect Megan Mayfair , Edinburgh : Crooked Cat Books , 2019 15427560 2019 single work novel romance

'Marigold Doyle’s life was perfect, with a successful career and wonderful marriage. But when her husband, Julian, passes away, her life is thrown into turmoil as she discovers a trail of secrets Julian was hiding in the months prior to his death. Struggling with her grief, she knows she needs to find out Julian’s actions to help her move on.

'Finn Schröder, a former police officer and now private security consultant, is focused on an uncomplicated, unattached life and growing his business. He agrees to help Marigold find out the truth about Julian, but as they become closer, he realises his feelings for her may be developing beyond simply professional.

'As Marigold and Finn work through the web of Julian’s deception, will they learn to face the reality that things aren’t always exactly as they seem?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Tangled Vines Megan Mayfair , Edinburgh : Crooked Cat Books , 2018- 18563066 2018 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Tangled Vines Megan Mayfair , Edinburgh : Crooked Cat Books , 2018 15427513 2018 single work novel romance

'Amelia O'Sullivan is a photographer who has always viewed herself through the wrong lens. When her marriage publicly crashes around her, she flees to the safety of her aunt's country property to pick up the pieces. Can she adjust her focus to what she really wants from her life?

'Born into a wealthy and powerful family, Frederick Doyle may seem like a man who has it all, but behind the scenes, a bitter business feud threatens an irrevocable family split. As he fights for control of the winery he'd built from the ground up, he finds a supportive ally in Amelia and becomes increasingly beguiled by her creative spirit.

'Jill McMahon is a successful novelist suffering from writer's block over her latest manuscript. Finding her niece, Amelia, at her door, reminds her of the bonds of family, but in seeing Amelia and Frederick's relationship grow, a long-forgotten and painful secret threatens to re-surface.

'Can Amelia, Frederick and Jill untangle themselves from their pasts or will history simply repeat itself?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Things We Leave Unsaid Megan Mayfair , Edinburgh : Crooked Cat Books , 2018 15427468 2018 single work novel romance

'Is it the things we don’t say that haunt us the most?

'Clare is anxious to start a family with adoring husband, Pete. When she takes on the seemingly simple task of obtaining her late mother’s birth certificate, she finds herself in a family history search that will challenge everything she thought she knew about her life.

'Scarred by her parents' ill-fated marriage, Tessa lives by three rules – dating unavailable men, building her café into a food empire, and avoiding her father. However, when her carefully planned life is thrown into chaos, Tessa is forced to decide which of these rules she’s willing to break.

'As Clare and Tessa’s paths cross and their friendship grows, can they both finally unlock their family secrets in order to realise their futures?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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