Cirrus@Austlit

'Bridie Kennealy isn't afraid of sharks. Not exactly. It's being stranded in the middle of the ocean, drowning and then being eaten by sharks that's her particular nightmare. So, why was she moving to a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean? Good question.

'It could be because her last flatmate / situationship / regular fella up and left without so much as a goodbye kiss. It could also be her job as a social media manager stagnating, no longer all fun and games. A marketing manager job at a new, exclusive eco resort sounds exciting. Also scary. But a girl needs a little adventure once in a while.

'Except when Bridie arrives on the island there's a surprise waiting. A shark in human form. Aidan O'Donnell is her brother's best friend from back home in Ireland and a man she never wanted to see again. He was her first crush who really did crush her heart as a teenager. She can't even look at him without dying inside. Only it's hard to look away from the muscles he's gained working in construction, not to mention that devilish smile.

'Her new island home is more crowded than expected! And the temperature is rising . . .' (Publication summary)

'Yuki Yamimoto has a problem with billionaires. If only she wasn’t stuck in a luxury resort with one billionaire in particular!

'Yuki agrees to be her friend Sinead’s bridesmaid at her second wedding in a heartbeat. She’s a flight attendant and used to jetting around the world, but staying at a luxury resort in Thailand for Sinead and Gabriel’s renewal of vows sounds amazing – like a mini vacation. The only problem is…Declan Moriarty.

'Years ago, Yuki and Declan shared a mind-blowing one-night stand and a few weeks of bliss, and then nothing. Nada. Was it all a dream? Or a nightmare? Because he cheated on her with his ex-fiancée and Yuki left before he could break her heart. Declan was Yuki’s big fish, the one who got away. An Irish IT geek and billionaire built like a pro rugby player with bonus soulful blue eyes and dark wavy hair.

'Yuki has a sinking feeling Declan will also be at the resort for the wedding celebration. Declan is a good friend of Gabriel’s after all. But she won’t have to hang out with him, surely? Yuki doesn’t believe in second chances anymore. Besides, Yuki’s just been dumped and humiliated and all she wants is rest and relaxation on this layover.

'Declan no longer believes in love. In fact, he’s probably cursed. Yuki isn’t the only woman who ran from him or broke his heart. When he sees Yuki at the airport, he can’t take his eyes off her. She’s as gorgeous as ever. Maybe his luck is changing. Another fling might be just what fate has in mind!' (Publication summary)

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'A romantic comedy Christmas novella, perfect for fans of Love Actually . . . from the award-winning author of Girl on a Plane.

'Love is like a fine perfume. The top note draws you in, an instant attraction, but the Heart Note is the true essence. Like true love – a great perfume should be a woman’s perfect match.

'At least, that’s what perfume counter manager, Lily Lucas, tells her customers in one of Australia’s largest department stores.

'It’s almost Christmas, the store is bedecked with baubles and Lily has about eleventy billion gifts to wrap and sell. She and her team of spritzer chicks are glamorous, professional and hoping they don’t have to wear the hideous red onesies and reindeer antlers the store manager has in mind.

'The high point of Lily’s work life is Christos Cyriakos, ex-cop, security guard, possible Greek god. He's a mystery box she’d love to unwrap. But can she trust him?

'All Lily wants for Christmas is to kiss Christos (and more), catch a band of thieves running amok in the store, and live happily ever after. Is that too much to wish for?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A sexy, sassy, holiday read.

'CLIMB ON BOARD . . .

'When feisty Irish flight attendant Sinead Kennealy locks eyes with sexy Australian CEO Gabriel Anderson in First Class, sparks fly. But as they jet across the globe from Melbourne to London, it’s clear that they’re in for a turbulent journey . . .

'Stressed-out Gabriel doesn’t do relationships. And Sinead isn’t about to be fooled by another bad boy after escaping her stalker ex. Then a storm hits, causing the plane to land unexpectedly, and Sinead and Gabriel are thrown together in Singapore.

'The pressure rises as Sinead’s unhappy past threatens to catch up with her. But might Gabriel be the one to heal her heartbreak? If he could open up about his troubling secrets, maybe a relationship could actually get off the ground. Fasten your seatbelts – this WON’T be a smooth ride . . .'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A sexy romantic comedy novelette with added chocolate!

'Your eyes meet mine, then retreat
'Softness behind glass
'Let me break your barriers

'The poem on the blackboard enticed her to enter. Just like everyday…Writer, Beth, visits the same café every afternoon, enjoying her latte and a chocolate truffle while scribbling in her notebook. The delicious treats keep her coming back day after day, not to mention the inspiration she finds there – Samuel. The barista is tall, dark and delicious, and his stare could melt chocolate from a hundred paces. Is Samuel writing the blackboard poems especially for Beth? Could he be watching and wanting her too?'

Source : publisher's blurb