Cirrus@Austlit

'A small country town. A conscientious cop. And a whole lot of secrets.

'Constable Rhys Morton is new to Featherwood Falls and knows one thing for certain, he wants to remain in this village as much as he wants to remain a cop. But, just as he uncovers troubling historical information, an accusation threatens his security and he must weigh up his options. Should he pursue the cold case and risk ruffling powerful feathers, or protect his future and a budding romance?

'Claire Shepherd is still reeling from her father’s death and when fresh heartbreak strikes, she seeks peace in the haven of Featherwood Station, her childhood home. Sparks fly between Claire and the new cop in town and she is torn between her dream of managing her father’s legacy or falling for a man whose position is only temporary.
Alarm bells chime when new neighbours move in. Is this little town the sleepy hollow Rhys believed it to be? Desperate to uncover local secrets, he seeks Claire’s help.
After all, she knows the area, and he has nothing to lose—except his heart.' (Publication summary)

'To lose a loved one is tragic, but to lose a lifetime of dreams? Unthinkable.

'Alone on a two thousand hectare sheep and cattle property, Ginny Shepherd questions her husband’s sudden death, convinced it was no accident. As a series of farm related incidents unravel, heightening her suspicions, her livelihood is put under threat.

'Featherwood Station is Ginny’s lifeblood—her passion, her home, and her haven and she is determined it will stay that way. But it seems someone else wants the property as much as she does and will stop at nothing to get it.

'When a stranger finds a forgotten token gifted to him as a child, distant memories set him on a path to pursue his grandfather’s dream. But, greeted with more questions than answers, he finds life in the heart of Queensland’s Granite Belt more difficult than expected.

'A smouldering attraction forms between he and Ginny, alarm bells sound and frightening events escalate. Ginny’s life is in danger.

'Is the stranger who he says he is? Or could it be that someone has a grudge to settle?' (Publication summary)

'A comfy suburban home, a life filled with love and a large, happy family. Not such a big ask—is it?

'Dawn Burton is happy with her high heeled shoes, movie nights, and a social, city hairdressing career. She even tolerates her overbearing mother. But all that fades into oblivion when a handsome farmer sweeps her off her feet.

'With stars in her eyes and dreams of new beginnings she leaves the bustling streets of Auckland behind for her new country life. Except that driving a truck, tending injured wildlife, and rising at cock’s crow to feed demanding, four legged creatures, were complications she hadn’t anticipated.

'While she struggles with loneliness, a minefield of complex personalities and a tragic loss, relief comes from an unexpected source – the developing bond with her mother-in-law, Alice. Dawn quickly realizes that all choices have consequences.

'As she rises to the challenges, her love for her husband and country life deepen. But when a series of crises befall the family and a long held secret is exposed, Dawn finds her world once more shifting under her gumbooted feet …

'Who would have thought a field of lupins could provide the key to happiness?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Far from home and family, and with the threat of war looming. How can the promise of happiness ever be fulfilled?

'In 1930s New Zealand, stability and contentment are hard won, especially for a young wife and mother. When Alice Simpson agrees to move to a sheep farm on a windswept peninsula with her husband and children, the lack of a house, electricity, and a decent road weren’t quite what she expected.

'As she struggles to adapt to the hardships and isolation, Alice relies on the exchange of letters with her sister to raise her spirits. While the beauty of her surroundings seeps into her soul, she encounters an intriguing assortment of animals and characters who bring colour to her days.

'But just as a sense of contentment creeps into her life, calamity strikes and long kept secrets begin to unravel ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A wedding. A farewell—and an unexpected arrival. A Christmas unlike any other on Tullagulla Station!

'As another year of drought draws to a close in outback Queensland, Australia, Grace Lansdowne attempts to put her worries aside to host a festive country event for her family and friends.

'But isn’t Christmas often full of surprises?

'While memories are relived, a new love blooms and others say farewell. The season for giving certainly rings true this year as those on Tullagulla get more than they wished for. 

'Celebrate Christmas down under with the families of Tullagulla Station in this final instalment of Heather Reyburn’s bestselling series.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A milestone birthday. A job she no longer enjoys. And a marriage in tatters. 

'When her world comes crashing around her, Louisa Crothers is torn between fighting for the life she knows—or choosing another path–one she had never considered.

'A holiday cottage on a Queensland sheep and cattle property catches her eye and Louisa heads west, searching for the opportunity to relive childhood memories, renew her passion for painting and allow the peace and serenity of the country to guide her decisions.

'While Louisa settles into farm life, disappointment and regrets fade as she becomes embroiled in the lives and loves of the Tullagulla residents. A chance meeting brings an invitation to help paint a mural on the local grain silos while an unexpected bond forms between Louisa and the solitary station hand with a Midas touch for horses.

'As heart-rending events unravel, Louisa is forced to appreciate the land and those who work with it and she finds herself questioning the value of her return to the city and all it contains.

'Will she find answers—and happiness? Or is it easier to cling to old habits and familiarity, leaving her rural memories nothing more than a dream?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'She had nothing left to lose. At least that’s what she thought...

'Bronte Miller and her young daughter Madeline left England and the only home they had ever known behind when they venture to Australia in search of new life. A job as Governess on Tullagulla Station in the Queensland outback seems like a good place to start, however the heat, flies and long days of work bring unexpected challenges.

'As Bronte and Madeline settle into their new life, Tullagulla becomes threatened by an unexpected wave of rural crime and its residents’ band together to assist the stock squad.

'Then, just as she’s starting a new relationship with the local vet, a shocking secret is revealed and Bronte’s life is once again turned upside down.

'Will she find the happiness she so desperately wants? Or will the hardships all be for nothing?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Grace Campbell agrees to do just that, buoyed by the belief that isolation and rural peace will repair her marriage and provide a good life for her growing family.

'But, as the ramshackle old homestead, shaded by an ancient Cedar Tree, unravels its secrets, Grace is swept up in the harsh beauty of the outback and its colourful characters. As if adjusting to a new and isolated lifestyle isn't enough, the handsome new owner of Tullagulla shows up and Grace is thrown into turmoil.

'Torn between the gentle stranger and her hot-headed husband, Grace is forced to confront her feelings and question her loyalties, while her love for Tullagulla further challenges her ability to make a life changing decision.

'When tragedy strikes, will a century old ghost help her or destroy her?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.