Cirrus@Austlit

'Her head in the clouds, her heart on the ground …

'1988. Kathy Sullivan is excited about taking up her new job as a pilot in Alice Springs. She knew it could be hot in the Red Centre, but had no idea how much heat she would generate.  In the sky, she’s in full command, but back on the ground, she is in danger of losing her cool. She wants to be respected as a pilot, but the enigmatic stranger from Mulga Downs makes it clear she’s not worthy of the role.

'Alex Woodleigh derides the young city woman who he considers to be out of her depth in the alien and harsh bush environment.  He’s trying to get over the death of his close friend, but the new pilot in town is making this a challenge. Kathy vows to keep out of his way and hopes, after the conflict in her early encounters, she won’t have to see him again.

'Except she does – and he isn’t who she thought he was.  He has a knack of turning up wherever she is whether in town or out bush and each encounter leaves her feeling scorched. Was that any excuse for her to leave his aircraft a pile of crumpled metal? She wasn’t expecting his reaction.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Secrecy gives rise to more problems than it hides.

'With her own brand of humour and irreverence, Sarah dances through the lives of more than one man in Alice Springs.

'When a wedding reception is in wind-down mode, she wraps up an evening of champagne-fuelled revelry by dancing on the table. Falling off into the arms of a new acquaintance has unintended consequences. Sarah believes that for her, relationships are a dangerous thing. When her fiancé died, wasn’t that the ultimate betrayal? Happiness is not to be trusted, and the enigmatic stranger puts that theory to the test.

'Joel Pemberton has arrived in town as the new radio station manager. This fascinating man stirs the emotions, but is tight-lipped about his private life. It causes some to question what he’s concealing. Can Sarah whip him into shape, as she does a team of other men in her life?

'As their attraction to each other evolves, Sarah is increasingly perturbed about his secretive behaviour. What is Joel hiding? She might not have the opportunity to find out. When Joel’s car is trapped by floodwaters, Sarah and those watching helplessly from the riverbank know he has little chance of survival.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Melissa was furious… Chris shouldn’t be there.

'Her carefully setup scenario collapsed faster than the horse which threw her and he was to blame.

'Preferring life through the lens of her camera, Melissa keeps reality at bay. Trust and commitment are not concepts she embraces. It was a surprise when Chris found a place in her life, and perhaps her heart.

'It’s a case of yen and yang attract, luring them both out of their comfort zone, but how much should one person tolerate? Some people know when to cut their losses.

'In a journey taking Melissa from a remote Australian station, to the high fashion world of Sydney and beyond, she comes to realize there are choices to make in who she lets into her life, and who she loves.

'This heartwarming story shows what happens when opposites attract.

'Commitment is a four-letter word… but who wants to live with regret?'

Source : publisher's blurb