Cirrus@Austlit

'When two old flames come back to their home town, sparks are bound to ignite. A rural romance from USA Today bestselling author Alyssa J. Montgomery.

'A horrific car accident ended former world number-one Stella Simpson’s tennis career, and a betrayal ended her relationship with her fiancé/coach. When a family friend offers to sell her half of a property in the rural community where she grew up, it seems like the perfect place to escape, heal and begin the next phase of her life. Until she discovers that the man who broke her heart ten years ago has bought the other half of the same property.

'Mitchell Scott seemingly had it all: fame and fortune as one of the NFL’s highest-paid quarterbacks, and a beautiful family. But wealth and celebrity can’t compensate for a loveless, toxic marriage, and he’s glad to give it all up to raise his son in the one place that always brought him peace. Encountering Stella again so long after the messy end to their relationship is a complication he doesn’t need — but one he finds himself wanting.

'As each tries to build a new life, they are drawn to each other, and find that their chemistry is just as strong as it ever was. When the press gets wind of their romance and descend on Hope Creek looking for a scoop, Mitchell’s malicious ex-wife isn’t far behind. Will she tear apart everything they’ve built, or will their love be stronger the second time around?' (Publication summary)

'Dr Lauren Stephens is volunteering in Karesh when she uncovers a crime and is forced to flee for her life. When a huge sandstorm leaves her stranded in the middle of the desert, a handsome stranger comes to her rescue, taking her to his luxurious camp. As they shelter there, the attraction between career-focused Lauren and the man she assumes is a simple Bedouin herder becomes undeniable.

'Crown Prince Sharif has come to this remote camp to escape from the pressure to find a suitable wife before his 30th birthday - a prerequisite for inheriting the throne. He rescues Lauren out of traditional Kareshian hospitality, but is soon captivated by her beauty and intelligence - and the fact that she is falling for him rather than his title.

'As they give in to their passion, they know that their affair will be brief. But when a threat against his father's rule reunites them, will they find a way to make a future together?' (Publication summary)

''I'm insisting you date her. Five dates together, then I'll have this surgery.'

'Billionaire CEO Connor Stewart is being blackmailed. By his own grandmother, no less, who is refusing to have life-saving surgery unless Connor dates Mia Simms, his dull and dowdy marketing employee.

'For Violet's sake, Connor agrees to the crazy scheme. There's no risk of breaking his 'short-term only' rule with Mia Simms; she's not the kind of woman Connor is interested in ... and he's sure she's hiding something. He just doesn't expect it to be delicious curves and a firecracker personality.

'Mia Simms is hiding something, and it's much more dangerous than her looks. All she wants to do is live life in the safety of the shadows and avoid discovery. But perhaps a short-term fling is exactly what she needs to remind her to live.

'But what if Violet is right to push them together? Can Mia trust Connor enough to let him see the real person behind the facade she's built? Or is Violet's little scheme about to put both their lives in danger?'

Source: publisher's blurb

'An enemies-to-lovers story about second chances and risking it all for love.

'Of all the people to be here, why does it have to be him? As if this isn't hard enough for me already.

'Sarah Bryant hasn't let her traumatic past stop her from achieving number one status in the modelling world. She will do whatever necessary to fight for opportunities for her wheelchair-bound brother—even if it means facing her fears. When a scandal threatens to destroy everything she has worked for, Sarah must play ball with a man she detests. But everything is not as it seems. Could she have been wrong about Nick Henderson? And what does that mean for the undeniable chemistry between them?

'She might make my heart race, but there's something about Sarah Bryant that I just can't trust. She's hiding something, and I'm going to uncover the truth.

'Nick might not like Sarah, but he needs her. She is the perfect choice for the documentary that will raise the profile of his ocean conservation charity. Nick's urge to unwrap her secrets—and her clothes—gets stronger every time he sees her. But Sarah is holding onto a bombshell that has the potential to hurt his family, ruin his reputation ... and destroy any growing feelings he might have for her.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Billionaire Jack Mancini has pulled himself up out of the worst circumstances to become a self-made CEO. The one thing Jack can't face is Christmas. Carols, Christmas trees and cheer only remind him of his dark past. But when he's asked to stay in London for Christmas by the only person who understands his pain, Jack's fierce loyalty demands that he agree.

'Ever since tragedy struck, Grace Robertson has done everything she can to give her younger brother the life he deserves, ignoring her own passions to focus on her housecleaning business. The two things Grace lets herself indulge in? Fantasising about her handsome employer Jack and playing his beautiful grand piano when she's finished cleaning his house. When Grace is caught playing the piano, the last thing she expects is for the man of her fantasies to offer her everything she's ever wanted.

'But even as the line between fiction and reality blurs, it seems that the darkness that haunts Jack is inescapable. If only Jack would let in just a little bit of Christmas magic...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'No matter what is thrown their way, true love will endure...

'I can't do this. I can't go through with it.

'Moments from the altar, dressed in an ugly wedding dress that is the least of her problems, Jenna Sinclair has a moment of clarity. For weeks she's been living in a fog, trying to piece together her life after the accident that almost killed her. Believing, all the while, that she has no other option but to proceed with a marriage to a man she doesn't love. Now she finds herself torn between her trust in family and the attraction she feels for a man who's a complete stranger. But if she doesn't even know who she really is, how can she know if she can trust the stranger who is claiming her as his?

''Stop! This wedding is not taking place!'

'Max Bennett has only ever loved one woman -- Jenna. Time after time her family has ripped them apart but now, when Jenna's life is in danger and she needs him the most, there's not a chance in hell he'll let her go. All he needs to do is reignite the love she once had for him ... which means keeping a secret that could destroy her trust.

'With danger stalking them, can Jenna and Max find their way back to each other before it's too late?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Luca's father and brother tore Olivia's family apart, and she can never, never forgive them. But for the sake of a motherless child, they will have to put aside their animosity and work together to give her the life she deserves. But when Olivia isn't focused on her hatred, she is able to see the care and love that Luca can give. Suddenly, her enemy doesn't seem so horrible, but to fall for him would betray everyone that she loves.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'He's everything a bad boy royal should be...

'Prince Marco of Ralvinia is lethally handsome, incredibly rich and irresistibly sexy. His royal title and prestigious position as a high–powered CEO bring a high media profile, and women flocking to his door. But after tragically losing the one woman he's ever loved, Marco indulges only in casual affairs, never risking his heart.

'He's everything she doesn't want...

'Thrown into the path of a handsome, single prince by her social–climbing mother, Chloe Salvatore wants nothing more than to escape. Prince Marco leads a glamorous life, but it's the antithesis of all Chloe believes she's looking for in a romance.

'But he might be just what she needs...

'As the chemistry between them sizzles, Chloe agrees to just one night, one night of hot, no–strings–attached sex and then they will go their separate ways. But their explosive interlude has unexpected consequences, and nine months later Chloe and Marco are inextricably linked and their attraction is as strong as ever...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A chance meeting, a misunderstanding, and a second chance for a royal love affair...

'Once, King Gabriel was bewitched by a violet-eyed beauty at a masquerade ball, but she left the function without a trace...not even a slipper. Now, Cinderella has a name. Fate has thrown India Hamilton right in Gabriel’s path, and he’s determined to expose her as the gold-digger he knows her to be.

'But Gabriel’s attempt at revenge soon loses its appeal as he spends more time with India. Her generous actions and smart control of his sister’s foundation suggest a strong, kind woman, undeserving of his scorn and anger. It soon becomes clear that this is not a Cinderella story at all: India is a beauty, and Gabriel has been behaving like a beast.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'The ultimate royal bad boy is about to meet his match...

'If one ever needs to find Prince Devereaux of Santaliana, one needs only look for the nearest newspaper: His Royal Highness is sure to be splashed across the scandal pages…

'But enough is enough, and Prince Devereaux’s formidable brother King Gabriel is stepping in. No more night clubs, no more drinking, absolutely no more one-night-stands with up-and-coming models. Devereaux will step into his responsibilities, or he will be cut off.

'For his own reasons, Devereaux submits to the stipulations that his brother sets out, even as he chafes at the restrictions. But the recalcitrant prince is about to find out that self-improvement can be surprisingly seductive ...'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'To convince the court that his playboy days are over and to keep a desperate promise, Australian billionaire Logan Jackson needs a wife…fast.

'To make her grandfather happy and sway him into making her managing director of the family company, mining heiress Sophie Hamilton needs a husband…fast.

'With common goals, similar values, and a very definite end date, there is no reason why Logan and Sophie shouldn't be able to strike a deal to satisfy them both. No reason except that the sizzling attraction arcing between them is too hot to trust.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'When faced with the choice between the life she’s built and the duty she’s left behind—what’s a reluctant princess to do?

'Sabrina has never known Rhajia, the land of her birth. Living in Australia since she was a child, she’s built a life here, claimed a life outside of the politics and history of the conflicted desert region of her birth. But now her life is in danger, and there may be only one solution: a temporary marriage to Khalid, the Crown Price of Turastan.

'Temporary, logical, political and in name only, the marriage could save both of their countries—and Sabrina. Emotions can have no place in this plan, especially for the dark, dangerous and seductive Crown Prince.

'Khalid has already chosen a woman to become his wife—a woman who understands her duties, his history and the rules for a good consort. He will marry her, just as soon as he’s sorted out the Sabrina situation for his father and returned the defiant princess to her home country. He has no intention of falling in line with her ridiculous plan. After all, Sabrina may be beautiful, but she’s headstrong and completely out of touch with her history. And absolutely the last woman he would ever want to marry…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Lady Marguerite, Countess of Besancon, and Sir Richard of Winchester are political enemies. For each of them, duty wars with personal desire and the overwhelming passion they feel for each other. Can they find a way to remain loyal to their countries, yet embrace their love? Lady Marguerite is fiercely opposed to King Henry V's invasion of France. When the Duke of Burgundy offers her a chance to work against the English and avenge the deaths of her father and brothers, she welcomes the opportunity - particularly as she'll be saving her life in the process. When she infiltrates the English camp, she doesn't expect any chivalry from English knights, nor does she count on the instant attraction she has for Sir Richard. Disbelieving he could possibly be the knight of her dreams, she is unprepared when every firm belief and prejudice she's ever held against the English is challenged. Sir Richard has sworn an oath of fealty to King Henry V, but disapproves of the carnage and destruction wrought upon Normandy by the English forces. When he comes to the rescue of Lady Marguerite, he's deeply attracted to her but there's something about her he doesn't quite trust. Only the fact she's already married enables him to keep his passion under control. When he discovers her secret, he is torn. How can he do as duty dictates and present her to his king for execution? Yet, how can he not?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'"Knight of Her Heart" is the profoundly romantic and passionate journey of Lisette and Rowan. Each is vulnerable and less than perfect, yet worthy of finding happiness. It is a story of repentance and forgiveness, desperation and hope, and one in which loyalty, courage and love triumph over treachery and betrayal. Lady Lisette is so desperate to thwart her guardian's plans, save her life and protect her young sister that she acts against her moral integrity. She commits a sin that plagues her conscience but safeguards her future. Afterwards she is stunned to learn that King Henry V has assigned her a protector. She is hardly worthy of Henry's noble warrior, Lord Rowan. Can she ever gain Rowan's forgiveness for what she has done and win his heart? Lord Rowan, King Henry's hero of Agincourt, is driven by his thirst for justice. He swore an oath to avenge the death of his parents and the last thing he wants is a wife. Yet he must marry Lisette by command of his liege. Believing that he has, at least, gained a biddable bride, he is challenged on every level by a woman who is spirited and independent. Just when he thinks she may be the one to heal the bitterness he carries, he discovers her betrayal. But, does he have the right to judge her when his own past hides a shameful secret?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.