Cirrus@Austlit

'Is true love an endangered species?

'When city lawyer Grant McMurtie is forced to return to his coastal hometown, he discovers that conservationists plan to carve up the family farm! He furiously confronts the woman in charge—seal researcher Kate Dickson.

'Used to half-truths after years of making empty city deals, he finds Kate's passion for her precious seals mystifying, but slowly begins to trust this courageous, determined woman. For the first time, Grant's heart is touched and he wants to make a wholly personal contract. Will cautious Kate agree to his final clause—to be together forever?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Missed the bouquet...caught the best man? Emma Byrne has never been one to let her hair down - family obligations and a cheating ex have put paid to that. Now she has another responsibility to take just as seriously: she's her sister's maid of honour! Wickedly charming best man Jake Carmody is intrigued by Emma, and can't resist the challenge of unbuttoning her and freeing her of her inhibitions...starting in the honeymoon suite! But after one sinfully wicked night Emma realises that this letting-your-hair-down thing could be incredibly addictive...' (Publisher's blurb)

'In the game of love...he plays to win! Finding her fiance in flagrante delicto rocked Lily Parisi's world to its core. But now Lily's determined to get on with her life - minus a man! A break in Milan sounds ideal - until she bumps into Alessandro del Marco, an enigmatic face from her past, and her plans come a little undone...Alessandro has always wanted Lily, but never pursued her. The attraction between them is intense, but Alessandro always maintains control. Until suddenly he finds it impossible to keep away from Lily - and she finds it hopeless to resist... ' (Publication summary)

'Kristi’s Stranded Diary: Day 1

'Being shipwrecked on an idyllic deserted island for reality TV show Stranded sounded blissful. Until I discovered my Man Friday for the week was Jared Malone (aka he-who-broke-my heart! ). I mean, of course I’ll be fine. I don’t feel anything for him any more.

'Female viewers might swoon over Jared’s tanned gorgeousness, but I know he’s just an arrogant, over-muscled heartbreaker! The cameras are rolling, so I’m off to the beach to face Jared. I just hope I look OK in this bikini!'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Trapped by desire.

Maggie is at her most defenceless when she meets Khalid, a mysterious yet sympathetic stranger. Their single night of passion has consequences neither expect. Khalid's solution to their situation is simple, a marriage of convenience. But can Maggie give up everything she knows to marry the enigmatic lord of a desert kingdom? Can she trust her life to the hands of the man who makes her vulnerable in ways she's never been before?

'Khalid is determined to do the right thing by Maggie. She stirs his protective instincts even though she's one of the strongest and most resilient women he's ever met. More, she arouses desires and feelings he thought he'd buried long ago. He doesn't know where the passion between them will lead, but he refuses to back away, even if it means obliterating the walls they've each built around their emotions. He will have her as his bride and he won't settle for anything less than all of her: mind, body and heart.' (Publisher's blurb)