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'Can she trust the man who holds the fate of her family's ranch--and her heart--in his hands?

'Astrid Anderssen never planned to manage her family's ranch. When her father breaks his leg, however, she has no other choice. She has pinched every penny and stretched every dollar, but it's still not enough. If the new bank owner is anything like the old one, he'll send them packing when the next loan payment comes due.

'Grant Watson left Rattlesnake Ridge under a cloud of shame. Inheriting his late uncle's bank brings him back to town, but ledgers full of gouging loans do nothing to help his reputation. Even the lovely blonde newcomer he crosses paths with on his first day in the bank seems to share the town's opinion of him.

'When all hope seems lost, Grant offers Astrid a job in the bank. Is it an answer to her family's prayers? Or will a growing attraction for her new boss add up to a disastrous end?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When she’s unceremoniously dumped by her fiance, Devon Bates heads to New York for some much-needed family time. After a week of moping on her sister’s couch, things are looking up. She’s become a member of the No Brides Club and snagged a part-time job working alongside her sister and handsome television veterinarian, Sven.

'But when the paparazzi get a snap of her and Sven together, the two hatch a plan to fake a relationship for the sake of good publicity. Soon enough, the lines between what’s real and fake become blurred.

'Sven loves New York but yearns for a quiet life on his family’s farm. Meeting Devon throws that possibility into turmoil. He’s fake dating his boss’ sister which is already bad enough, but now he wants whatever this is between them to turn into something more substantial. But he isn’t convinced Devon is over her ex, and if she decides to run back to Tennessee, she might take his heart with her.

'Sven knows the only chance he has to win Devon over is to convince her there’s more to this relationship than just the publicity. Can he make her see that the happily ever after of their dreams is in the cards for them?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'One bad date too many leads Marnie to the No Brides Club but a fake engagement to a New York playboy might just lead her to love.

'When Marnie Bates’ sister announces her engagement and she’s summoned back to Lemon Tree, Tennessee for the engagement party she accidentally implies she has a fiancé. Unfortunately, the first name out of her mouth is Mal Cooper’s. He’s a friend and a player and she’s already turned him down. Still, she’d rather swallow her pride and ask Mal for help than go home embarrassed and alone. She just has to keep reminding both of them, this isn’t real.

'Mal can’t believe his luck when Marnie asks him to be her fake fiancé for a visit to her hometown. He’s been looking for a way to get closer to her and this is opportunity to prove he can be the best boyfriend ever. Let the wooing begin! From daily surprises at the office to chihuahua cuddling at the dog shelter Mal is ready to set his plan in motion to finally win Marnie over.

'Can their time together prove to Marnie that they both want the same things and that Mal might be just the guy to give her everything she ever dreamed of?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Georgie Price moved to New York after spending her teen years as America’s Sweetheart. Hoping to reinvent herself now that she’s all grown up, she starts a cooking show that becomes an overnight success. Now with so much to focus on career-wise, she has no time for distractions--no matter how tempting they may seem.

'Liam Stone has loved Georgie since their childhood growing up in a small, rural town. While watching her reach new heights in Hollywood, he worked hard to be someone worthy of her hand. Now a successful advertising executive himself, he’s finally ready to share his feelings...

'But will Georgie want to hear them? Can she ever see him as more than the little boy who grew up next door? And if so, might their love story prove to be her greatest accomplishment yet?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Bekka Arden is determined to turn Something Blue Designs into New York’s most sought after Bridal boutique. Jilted just three days before her own wedding, she’s now more than happy creating other brides' dream dresses. Until her ex’s best friend arrives back in town for his sister’s wedding. A wedding featuring her dress. And for some reason he keeps on trying to lure her to wedding planning events. Especially tempting planning events, like cake tasting.

'But temptation is the entire point. Australian boutique hotelier Noah Fox has struggled to forget Bekka. Having lost his chance with her back in college, he’s not throwing away this new opportunity to set her straight about the man he really is: her perfect match. After five years of growing the family business, he’s now in New York to show Bekka that he’s her something old AND new.

'His sister’s wedding preparation provides the perfect backdrop for romance, but when a family emergency calls Noah home to Sydney, these two are left with the ultimate choice. Can he help Bekka see that in their game of love, you can have your cake and eat it too?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

A shared universe, with books by multiple authors.

Only works by Australian authors or with Australian themes and settings are individually indexed on AustLit.

A multi-author series following a group of friends who make a pact not to let love get in the way of their careers.

Only instalments by Australian writers are individually indexed.

'When Daisy Jackson applied for the role of Rattlesnake Ridge’s new schoolmistress, she may have omitted a few important details, like her young age and lack of teaching experience. And it certainly doesn’t help that the town council holds her mixed-ethnicity against her, too.

'Luke Rockford fell head over heels the very moment he laid eyes on Daisy, but he wasn’t the only one. His rival, Deputy Grant Watson also set his sights on the pretty teacher. The arrogant lawman is accustomed to getting what he wants, even if he has to bend the rules to claim it, from the job promised to Luke to any woman in town.

'With so much to do before the school year begins, Daisy hardly knows which way to turn. Can she put down roots and fall in love before the town council runs her out of Rattlesnake Ridge?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.