Cirrus@Austlit

'Delia flees Sandy Bay with a secret she can’t share. She left behind the carefree life that young people enjoy in the coastal town. She also left behind the man she loves, resolutely forging a future and career in the city.

'Work draws her back to the small town in which she grew up, forcing her to confront her past and the people who shaped it. Some facts are easily manipulated, and not all actions are honourable. She can’t hide the truth from Ben any longer, but there are surprises in store for both of them.

'As one door in her life closes, another opens with a new business opportunity, potentially bringing them closer together. She hadn’t counted on the changing family dynamics when she planned this move.

'Will she give Ben a second chance, or will the fallout tear them apart?'  (Publication summary)

'Alyssa needs to escape… from her job, her dreams, and her man. She flees to coastal Sandy Bay to lick her wounds. The small town of her childhood holidays provides a job and a place to stay.

'Her new-found sanctuary is shattered when she learns of a controversial proposal that will change the face of the sea front forever. With the sight of a man meticulously documenting soil samples and capturing images of the proposed site, Alyssa springs into action, determined to thwart the development.

'Single dad Max is focussed on caring for his young son and building the reputation of his business. He’s not looking for trouble, but in the guise of a lawyer who is quick to react, trouble comes looking for him. She stirs the emotions in ways he didn’t expect, but when she neglects his son, he is quick to lash out.

'Leaving the past behind is not so easy, especially with unfinished business back in the city. Should she forgive and forget, or forge a new life so different to the one she’d always imagined? The responses of the men in her life influence the decision she needs to make, but which choice is the right one?'  (Publication summary)

'If only it were Thursday each day of the week.

'Angela was in survival mode when her husband deserted her and their child. Angelique was the solution, providing discreet, sensual services to men of substance – one client for each day of the week. Of all her clients, it was Mr Thursday who lit up her day, inflaming desire with steamy intensity.

'When a kidnap attempt on one of her clients endangers her family, evidence points to the perpetrator being someone close to her. The resulting chaos forces a change to her occupation and crystallises her dreams for the future.

'Luke knew it was crazy to let a woman like Angelique get under his skin. This captivating woman established the rules, rules he could live by if that’s what it took. He would be there for her any day of the week. When circumstances changed dramatically, he was ready to establish some rules of his own.

'Angela’s clients continue to impact on her life and her plans, but nobody pulls her strings – except for Mr Thursday. It is Angela whose favour he seeks, or only Angelique’s?

'Friday through Wednesday, she had Thursday on her mind.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'A mixture of sass, technical know-how and steely determination swung the IT contract Miranda’s way. Now all she had to do was deliver. The connection with Hugh Paterson was an unexpected bonus—until it wasn’t.

'Working in close proximity was unavoidable, and Miranda was surprised to discover the creative side of his personality. Not quite as surprised as discovering the hot body and passion beneath that business suit. It was a lust equally matched by hers.

'Then the universe conspired against her. The mysterious break-in, the system hack, the shock allegations – it was enough to make a grown woman cry. Except she didn’t. Miranda came out fighting.

'She didn’t expect Hugh to abandon her when it was all over. Christmas had never looked so bleak.'

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'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

'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

'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