Cirrus@Austlit

'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.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'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.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Reclusive botanist, Mark Altmann, visits Bindarra Creek to look for the rare native mistletoe, not seen in Australia for many years. According to local lore, the red flowers have been sighted in the Akuna National Park.

'Leah Maclean moved home to Bindarra Creek when she left her job at the Botanical Museum in Sydney. The last person she expected to see in her hometown was workaholic, Mark Altmann, the man she had fallen in love with.

'Can the Christmas spirit and the elusive red flower weave magic around them?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'If she’s found, she’s dead …

'As a severe storm breaks over his farm, Seth Gordon watches in horror as a parachutist falls into the river. He rushes to rescue the terrified woman with a head wound.

'Injured and with no memory of who she is or her past, ‘Angel’ has no option but to accept her rescuer’s help. The bullet holes in her parachute warn she’s on borrowed time and Seth vows to keep her safe.

'But as their attraction flares, she wonders can she really trust this stranger with her life?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The Starburst Rock Band - coming to a galaxy near you.

'The war is over and the first long-range star voyager will soon depart the Seven Galaxies on its quest to find Earth. Desperately in love with a Darkon warrior who appears oblivious to her existence, Elise has reserved a cabin. But before she leaves, she has one more thing she wants to do: bring some fun and light into the countless lives that have known only war. And it gives her one last chance to try and win her warrior's heart.

'Commander Magar understands duty, and that the world might not be as safe as everyone hopes. Under the cover of providing security for the new rock band, Magar has orders to search for a renegade Elite captain - one who has no intention of coming quietly. But the close quarters with Elise, the woman who holds his heart makes saying goodbye increasingly difficult. He may not be worthy of her heart, but that doesn't stop him from craving it, along with her body and soul.

'Touring the Stars is novella length and the seventh story in the Darkon Warriors alien / science fiction romance series.' (Publication summary)

'A woman's search for a new life lures danger to their small town…

'Forty-one-year-old widow, Natalie Wasson needs money – now - for an operation that will radically change her son's quality of life. When she discovers forgotten WWI letters in Bindarra Creek's oldest home, she seizes the chance to write the family's history - and unknowingly invites danger to this small country town.

'Loyalty and duty have been drilled into Troy Davidson's very core – by his family and by almost twenty-five years of military service. But soon both traits are at war with regret and love, after he comes face to face with the woman he could never forget.

'As the stakes become personal, Natalie must decipher an ancient secret before someone she loves pays the ultimate price. The clock is ticking and the wrong choice could prove fatal.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The war is finally over and Stephanie is keen to return home to Earth. Only there is one Darkon warrior who is determined to change her mind.

'Masquerading as her best friend is probably not the wisest decision Stephanie ever made. But she'll do whatever it takes to protect her friend's baby, especially from an emotionless vacuum named, Ivo. They'll go back to Earth where they'll be a family of two.

'With his brother dead, Ivo will do anything to ensure little Mia remains under his control and protection - here, in the Seven Galaxies. He'll even strike a bargain with the female he believes deserted and left his brother to die alone.

'But when passion and love erupt will Stephanie and Ivo strike a new bargain?

'Or will they go their separate ways?' (Publication summary)

'When Janni, a young salvager, boards a space wreck, she is caught for daring to steal Darkon tech by a patroller and the one man she had thought never to see again. Several months ago she had allowed him to slip past her defences for a brief and wonderful interlude. But with both of them on either sides of the law, they had walked away. Now they are trapped on a wreck and with an alien life-force hunting them. Will the patroller save her or abandon Janni to her fate?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Charlie Moore and Dave Buckley are about to receive the best Christmas gift ever! Meanwhile, Dave's long-lost Dad is destined to live with the young couple, and they employ a blow-in to help in the CCC Gem Cave. What could go wrong?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Opal Morse has turned her back on her dreams and is in Bindarra Creek for the inaugural Scavenger Challenge.

'When another lonely soul, Grady Flannigan, comes to her aid, the kindness of this gentle farmer re-ignites her fantasies.

'She realises she can choose a different life, if only she dares put the past behind her.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Wedding celebrant, Annie Joy, believes love has passed her by, but when Ty Devereaux helps her turn a disastrous wedding into a triumph, and later, steals a kiss, her dream beckons again. Will love and a little leprechaun magic help Ty change his workaholic habits and convince Annie he’s worth taking a chance on?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'News correspondent, Jack Hughes, is sent to sleepy Bindarra Creek to escape the spotlight after a scandalous fake video goes viral. He's in the fight of his life to save his reputation. In a town only determination has kept from dying, the last thing Jack is looking for is love.

'The Bindarra Creek Museum is Meg Moonie's life. But with her granny dead, a murder suspect on the run and the police asking questions, she struggles to keep the museum and Mary Moonie's dream alive. Jack is a handsome distraction, but Meg has been hurt by a roving reporter before. Men who couldn't put down roots never promised forever. If only he wasn't so easy to fall in love with…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Kindergarten teacher, Chelsea Morgan, has waited years for Reid Sullivan to fall in love with her. It’s time to take matters into her own hands. After a case of mistaken identity, she discovers exactly what she’s been missing, but will a risky wager get her what she truly wants?

'Real Estate Agent, Hunter Sullivan is in a unique position. Chelsea Morgan loves his brother, but after losing a wager, Hunter is obliged to assist in her crazy scheme to date every bachelor in Bindarra Creek. Spending time with Chelsea isn’t a problem, she is amusing, endearing and passionate. Besides, he’s having too much fun ruling out the candidates.

'Bindarra Creek Short & Sweet anthology is a collection of short romances set in the best-selling Bindarra Creek world. Nine stories by nine Australian authors that explore life and love in a small, country town.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Bindarra Creek Short & Sweet anthology, Vol 1 is the first book in a collection of short romances by best-selling Australian authors set in the fictional Bindarra Creek. Each story explores life and love in a small, country town while focusing on a special month of the year and giving it a unique twist. If you love small town communities, stories about family and friendships, stories of communities sticking together when times are tough, then you'll love Bindarra Creek romances.'

Source : publisher's blurb