Suzanne Brandyn Suzanne Brandyn i(6879767 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Outback Deception Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2023 25802292 2023 single work novel romance

'What happened that night at Mad Mile on the road to Red Rock?

'Katie and her boyfriend head home to Red Rock after a camping weekend. Two lovers with intent to marry and live at Wide Oaks to raise children and cattle suddenly take a wrong turn.

'Who destroyed the evidence at the scene of the accident? Who is demanding money?

'Katie doesn’t remember the accident and William also has no memory, although Katie was behind the driver’s wheel. William is transferred to Sydney and Katie is sent to Tamworth hospital. Three days later during a phone conversation William breaks off the relationship and remains in Sydney.

'Broken hearted, Katie pushes herself to help her grandmother and take care of Wide Oaks as her late mother had. Convicted for negligent driving, Katie struggles with her scars and the townsfolk accusing glares.

'Thirteen years later William returns to Red Rock and Detective Johnson arrives from Sydney as discrepancies are found in the original investigation.

'But someone knows what happened that night at Mad Mile and Detective Johnson is out to find answers. But will the past put a stake between William and Katie forever when they discover what really happened?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Outback Desire Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2022 25802248 2022 single work novel romance

'After her husband, Peter, is killed, Maddie is left with a huge debt.

'Six months later, a handsome stranger arrives at the Kelson cattle property, announcing he’s the new jackaroo. She cannot send him packing as her signature is on the contract. Instead, she provides meals and accommodation in exchange for work until she can get back on her feet. As she works beside temptation, her mind is not in sync with her heart, and they share a few kisses.

'James has watched out for people all his life; Maddie is no exception except he’s falling in love with her. He wants to protect her, help her in any way he can, and after they share her bed, he’s in two minds about revealing his true identity.

'Maddie’s late husband owed someone a lot of money and now they want it back. Maddie and James battle threats and unexpected attacks, but the arrival of an unwelcome visitor tears them apart.

'Will they reunite after surviving so much tragedy, or will Maddie live alone with her grandfather, knowing she let true love slip through her fingers?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Outback Promises Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2022 24319070 2022 single work novel romance

'Jordan returns to Walkers Way to follow his dream of purchasing the Walker timber mill. But Holly doesn’t think her heart will survive the impact when she sets eyes on him. After all, they were childhood sweethearts, and it continued until the day he left town almost six years ago.

'Holly is fearful he will discover a secret she’s hidden, and avoiding him in a small town is impossible, especially with a persistent matchmaking father on the loose.

'Her father and Jordan organise a contract for the sale of the mill. When Holly discovers their true intentions, she is furious. She didn’t spend every Saturday working at the mill and doing the books for the last ten years for nothing. That mill was promised to her by her late grandfather.

'When she wakes to find her son missing, her world crumbles. A second crime follows, and Jordan puts the mill on hold and takes on one last case before he resigns from the police force.

'Despite their differences of opinion and the discovery of something he never thought possible, Jordan is now on a mission, and that is to have Holly permanently in his life.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Outback Secrets Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2021 23156313 2021 single work novel romance

'According to rumours, Lily Noble’s father drove out into the wilderness nineteen years ago to die. When bones are recently discovered near his abandoned ute, her mother informs her of the details surrounding that devastating day. Now, Lily is determined to find out what happened.

'Under the alias of Abby O’Brien, she leaves her job with the police force in the city and accepts a position as a personal nurse to care for Nathaniel and Matthew Kinsley’s mother.

'Arriving at the cattle station, Lily thinks she has a foolproof plan until she catches the eye of the elder Kinsley brother and sparks fly.

'Secrets are revealed, and the sordid past of the Nobles and Kinsleys comes to a head when Lily discovers a family she didn’t know existed.

'Will this news be the glue to hold her to a place she once called home, and can she learn to trust Nathaniel and accept his marriage proposal?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Return to the Outback Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2021 23156214 2021 single work novel romance

'Detective Ella Hardy from Homicide in Sydney, is sent to join Senior Detective Sergeant Grant Mitchell to investigate a series of murders on the edge of the outback in NSW. They set up operations at River Glen, his mother’s property, not far from the Hardy property, Avonlea.

'Fourteen years earlier, an accident tore them apart and she blames Grant for the tragedy. When she meets up with him, her mind is determined to replay the past as though it were a new release.

'As they work together, their love is rekindled until another incident tears them apart. With the case concluded, Ella hands in her resignation with intentions to help her parents’ out at Avonlea but wealthy grazier, Dylan Burns offers a new romance.

'As Ella faces danger and disaster, it’s up to her to save herself but can she still hope for a future with Grant, or any future at all?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Born in the Outback Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2020 20863105 2020 single work novel romance

'Something terrible happened at North Star, forcing Angelina to flee in the middle of the night with her fifteen-year-old daughter.

'Seventeen years later, Sarah is called back home to learn she has a half-sister and that the property will be left to the two daughters, with conditions. Staying in the one place for too long could be dangerous but how can she give up the chance of a lifetime?

'Detective Ryan Taylor, North Star’s manager, will not change his attitude towards Sarah even though he is asked to look out for her and show her the ropes of the property. With the sudden suspicious death of her father, Ryan oversees the investigation.

'As they learn more about each other, Sarah cannot deny her attraction, but how can she form a relationship when her past is stomping about demanding attention?

'When she discovers the reason why her mother left, the memory of that traumatic night returns, along with the relationship she had with Ryan.

'Will this new information settle her heart and bring them closer together, or will she keep running, never to return?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Riley Junction Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2020 19506167 2020 single work novel romance

'Emma returns to Riley Junction and her brothers inform her of the new neighbour’s intention to build a timber mill right on their doorstep. This isn’t the only issue they have with their elusive neighbour.

'Emma sets out to confront the mysterious man. She doesn’t expect a supercharged attraction to knock her in her tracks, although she has no intention of giving up on a petition to prevent the mill from ever getting off the ground.

'When a child is reported missing, they have to disregard their conflict and reveal what they've been hiding. As they work closely together, the search for the child intensifies and so does their attraction.

'Can Emma and Will overcome their differences and put the trauma of the past behind to allow them to have what they crave – one another?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Glass World Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2020 19505907 2020 single work novel thriller

'Our world is fragile. One could say it is like glass. One fine crack followed by another, may leave our hearts failing us with fear.

'Surviving Covid 19, the world is now faced with another catastrophe.

'Glass World is about a couple with a seven-week-old baby, who face unimaginable obstacles when their perfect existence is stripped away, along with everything they know as civilisation.

'On the run, with three companions, amidst utter chaos, they fight for survival while facing unbelievable terror.

'As our world rotates, anything is possible.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Willows Bend Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2019 19505957 2019 single work novel romance

'When Madison Barnett visits her family’s gravesite at Willows Bend, she didn’t expect to find the property sold or to be a suspect in multiple murder cases, including her family’s.

'The new owner, Trenton Jackson, refuses to sell but Madison is determined the property will be hers. With the local sergeant accusing her of the crime and detectives asking questions, it’s up to her to prove her innocence.

'Trent is surprised that a woman has turned up at Jacksonville and even though they’ve had their differences, he finds he’s falling for her. With the recent murders and Madison’s persistence, he gives in, not only to keep her off his back but so he can keep a close eye on her.

'When Madison discovers the secrets of her mother’s past, together they unravel the truth but will she agree to Trent’s terms of marriage and children?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon After Sundown Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2018 19508010 2018 single work novel romance

'After the death of her husband, Ebony Burrows follows through on her dream to move to a property they'd purchased some years back at Hope Creek, near Whispers Gully.

'When she arrives, she is warned to lock up after sundown. Ebony isn't into superstitions or small-town gossip until the next-door neighbour, and the recent caretaker, introduces himself as Tyler Hanson.

'He repeats the warning she had from the real estate agent when she picked up the keys. Hope Creek is not a safe place for a woman to live alone, and she must lock up after sundown. Her suspicions are aroused when Tyler becomes an annoying neighbour.

'Ebony discovers a murder-suicide happened in the woolshed at Hope Creek five years ago and she thinks she's made a rash decision. Worse still, whoever is responsible for the unnerving incidents about her house is targeting her and not the community of Whispers Gully. Ebony doesn't know who to trust.

'Are two of the most wanted criminals in Australia responsible? Does someone else have a vendetta against her? Or perhaps it's the stranger who knocks on her door after sundown.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Return to Emira Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2018 19506021 2018 single work novel romance

'After the death of Amber’s fiancé, Brad, she moves from the small town of Emira to Wood Creek, to her father's cattle property on the northern tablelands of New South Wales. Two years later he passes away and she inherits the property.

'With two children to provide for, she injects everything she has into Wood Creek but the drought has a way of pushing a person backwards when they least expect.

'Wade Saunders, a man she once loved turns up on her doorstep and her first instinct is to slap him on the face. He disappeared from her life twelve years ago and she thinks he's responsible for Brad's death. When her property is broken into and when cattle go missing, there is much more at stake than material possessions.

'Wade's had his share of problems but he needs to explain what happened the night of Brad's death, and the reason why he left the area. When the drought breaks they are forced together which unearths a shattering truth.

'Can this couple reconcile, or has enough damage been done to keep them apart forever?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Pepper Creek Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2017 19506223 2017 single work novel romance

'Desperate to cut all ties from the last four tragic years of her life, Patricia Adams changes her name and her appearance. She returns to Pepper Creek with her fourteen-year-old son, Luke, to clear her name and to follow through on a dream to run Shylah, her deceased parents' cattle station.

'Established at Shylah, Luke befriends the new local police officer. When he fails to return home on time from school, she arrives face to face with an old flame, Sergeant Justin Cooper.

'Justin also has a motive for returning to Pepper Creek; to run his parents' cattle property and to undertake his last assignment. As a detective sergeant familiar with crime investigation, he is assigned to uncover the truth about a fatal car accident fourteen years ago.

'Patricia is informed that Shylah is legally tied to the Cooper property and she cannot stand her ground without exposing her identity.

'Will she discover what she once lost, simmering under the camouflage of distorted truth?

'Will Justin find what his soul yearns, or is it a childhood illusion, lingering in the ashes of his burned memories?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Raven Falls Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2017 19506102 2017 single work novel romance

'Samantha Osborne and her three brothers strive to keep Raven Falls, a cattle property on the Northern Tablelands of NSW from being another drought-inflicted statistic.

'They organise to have an irrigation system installed but when the assessor arrives Samantha is shocked to find that it's Bradley Harper, the man who faked his way into her heart and broke it in the process.

'As the Osbornes' deal with encroaching cattle rustlers, an injured brother and with a near death experience, Samantha and Brad realise they cannot ignore their attraction any longer, except one thing stands in their way.

'Will it be enough to send them in opposite directions or unite them until the end?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon The Farm Sitter Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2016 19506286 2016 single work novel romance

'Someone is stalking her and the stakes are getting deadly.

'When Kate loses the last member of her family, she retreats to Farview, a cattle property on the northern tablelands of NSW Australia, to overcome her loss, to be closer to her memories and to take over where her grandmother left off.

'But she doesn't expect a Jackaroo to saunter into her home late one night, where she holds him at gunpoint. He introduces himself as Ryan Cross, The Farm Sitter, who remains employed by her late grandmother. According to her will, Kate cannot force him to leave, and it is important for her to honour her grandmother's wishes.

'Kate is attracted to the sexy stranger, but suspicion cocoons her. It appears not everyone is willing to admit the truth. Can she trust her confused feelings for Ryan or is he part of the danger?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Outback Fever Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2015 19506653 2015 single work novel romance

'When Cassandra Kinkaid returns home for her grandfather's funeral with her two-year-old son, she inherits a sheep property, Willow Creek Station. An ongoing feud has existed between the Kinkaids and the Thorntons for generations, unknown to Cassandra until a few weeks ago. Now, someone isn't happy and wants her out.

'Cassandra's mother Beth holds a welcoming home party for Jake Thornton, hoping to end the feud for good. When Cassie sets eyes on the one man who broke her heart, the fire she carries inside burns. It's impossible to rein in her feelings for this irresistible Jackaroo, although he appears to be hiding a lot more than her darkest secret.

'How can Cassandra forgive Jake for breaking her heart, and how can she give up on her Grandfather's wishes? He'd turn over in his grave if he ever knew she was and still is in love with a Thornton. Besides, her grandfather left the property to her for a good reason and she isn't about to give in for love, or is she?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Outback Flames Suzanne Brandyn , Australia : Sunburnt Enterprises , 2015 19506597 2015 single work novel romance

'A sexy jackaroo and a sultry jillaroo. Will fate take over from where they left off?

'Thirteen-year-old Zoe Montgomery's life changed overnight, the night her family and their property, Montagreen, went up in flames. The incident and her previous memories are wiped from her mind. Whisked away moments later by an unknown aunt, Zoe learns to grow up fast and learns the value of hard work.

'Fifteen years later, after overhearing her aunt's whispers about Montagreen, and a girl called Zoe Montgomery, the name on her bracelet, Zoe's suspicions increase. She flees the only life she has ever known, and escapes her aunt's harsh lies and abuse, to return home to find answers and rebuild.

'However, returning opens not only the devastation she'd left behind, it reveals the torment her childhood sweetheart suffered which almost destroyed his life.

'As Jordan works on the restoration of Montagreen, can they battle their way through a mountain of obstacles and take over where they left off, or is it too late?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Cold Fear Suzanne Brandyn , United States of America (USA) : Suzanne Brandyn , 2013 6879883 2013 single work novel romance thriller

'Macy Donovan battles a terrifying nightmare to protect her two-year-old daughter, Faith from an intruder, and is knocked unconscious. When she regains consciousness, her daughter is missing.

'As the police widen their futile search, Macy struggles to pick up the pieces of an unimaginable life. Urged to take a break she heads to an isolated cabin with a girlfriend to recuperate so she can continue searching, only to face her worst nightmare— times ten.

'Trapped by a man she believed dead, he demands she play a game.

'She runs, he hunts. There is no place to hide.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Outback Fear Suzanne Brandyn , United States of America (USA) : Suzanne Brandyn , 2013 6879833 2013 single work novel romance thriller

'Savannah Harris is determined to raise her three-month-old daughter in the best possible environment, and returns home to Grace Creek, an inheritance from her recently deceased mother.

'But even this peaceful property cannot cocoon her from her abusive husband or a stranger who plans to rip her life apart.

'In an atmosphere thick with fear, Savannah realises she cannot keep running, she must fight back or risk losing not only her life, but the only family she has left, her precious daughter.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Forgotten Memories Suzanne Brandyn , Canada : Eternal Press , 2012 6880228 2012 single work novel romance

'It’s easy to forget, but much harder to remember.

'Following the death of Catherine Berg’s father, a car accident leaves her with amnesia. Catherine needs to find her memories to escape the shell of a woman she has become. Not having a past, she is struggling with the present.

'Nathan Alexander a lawyer and pilot almost collides with Catherine when he attempts to make touchdown on Port Macquarie’s airstrip. Her attitude surprises him, as they were childhood sweethearts. Nathan announces he has arrived to claim his half inheritance of her father’s company, Macquarie Airways, instead he claims her heart.

'When he learns of her amnesia, he is determined to help her remember not only him, but also her past. Nathan is on a flight back to Port Macquarie from the outback. His aircraft disappears. Search and Rescue fail to locate him.

'Catherine has lost one man she loved, she isn’t about to lose another. She has to find the courage to climb back into an aircraft to rescue the man she loves from the mountainous ranges of Outback Australia.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Eyes of a Stranger Suzanne Brandyn , Canada : Eternal Press , 2012 6880134 2012 single work novel romance

'When Tegan Ryan fears her secure world is about to be shattered, her nervous system takes her on a ride of a lifetime. Not only had she babbled office gossip to a stranger, she is hiding with her six-year-old son from her abusive husband.

'Embarrassment floors her when she meets the new boss, sexy suited Mathew King. He is the stranger. Now she has to work for a man who chokes up all her breathing space, until she gives in to desire, just once.

'Tegan always thought her son Robert had the bluest eyes ever, but Mathew presents a serious rival. As the past hurtles toward the present Tegan tries to overcome inevitable doubts and fears, but will she risk everything for the sake of true love?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

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