Cirrus@Austlit

'A fun new novel featuring the characters from Temptation…

'Like every little girl, I dreamed of becoming a princess. I wanted the prince, the castle, the fairy-tale wedding, and maybe seven dwarfs to call my own. I went to school, studied hard, and graduated to become a teacher, all the while waiting patiently for my Prince Charming to come along and sweep me off my feet.

'But he never came; Will Butler did instead.

'Live Trepidation drummer. Rude, crude, obnoxious plumber. Will certainly didn’t fit my perfect Prince Charming mould, but boy did he break it and charm his way into my heart.

'I’m just not sure I can let him stay there. And will he even want to when he finds out what I’m hiding?'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Lucas Malone is the youngest member of Wild Nights Revue, Australia’s hottest male strip show. Young and passionate about his job, he works hard and has the body to make any woman's mouth water. But Lucas isn’t interested in the women who scream his name when he’s on the stage. There’s only one person he wants to impress. And she’s off-limits … or so she says.

'Helena can’t take her eyes off Lucas, even though she should. Recently divorced and finally in control of her life, a distraction like him is the last thing she needs. Helena is in her forties, and Lucas is only two years older than her son. Not to mention she's his new boss.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Our bond was unbreakable; our love was ever after.

'I fell in love with Connor Bourke when I was twelve years old.

'We shared everything together:

our first kiss,

first love,

first mistake,

and first regret.

'I gave him my heart, but he broke it. Now he’s back—music’s hottest new thing—and he wants me by his side.

'Eloise Mitchell was a blazing fire when my world turned dark. She’d shined so bright and burned so fierce that the wall I’d built around myself simply melted to the ground at her feet.

'She showed me that music was my gift, and to use it to speak.

'She was my voice,

my one true love,

my everything.

'Ellie’s heart belonged to me.

'And even though I broke it, I’m sure as hell gonna fix it.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Plight [plahyt]

'Noun: a difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

'Verb: pledge or solemnly promise. Be engaged to be married.

'I promised myself to a man. Well, technically, I promised myself to a boy. We were eight years old. Neighbours. He gave me a Cheezel, pushed it onto my finger, and asked me to marry him.

'I ate the Cheezel.

'I also said, “Yes” but that we’d have to wait until we were thirty.

'It was my thirtieth birthday last week, and now he’s calling in that promise.

'Seriously, Elliot Parker is insane if he thinks that an out of the blue private Facebook message stipulating the binding law of an oral contractual agreement is going to seal our twenty-two-year bullshit engagement. Insane.

'I wonder if he really does look like his profile picture, though.'

Source : publisher's blurb

'Natasha Jones loves her life, her husband and their two young sons. She works hard both at home and as an Events Supervisor at City Towers. But when a relationship with her work colleague unexpectedly progresses, Tash begins to question whether or not her marriage has passed its ‘Use by’ date.

'Dean Jones is a numbers man but has no idea that his number could be up where his marriage is concerned. Never one to really speak his mind, he has always opted to just go with the flow in order to keep his wife happy.

'Passion, intimacy, and communication have taken a backseat to demanding careers, a mortgage and family life, and it’s not until Tash and Dean stand to lose everything they have built together that the spark between them begins to flicker again.

'And boy does it flicker ...

'and ignite ...

'and nearly burn the entire neighbourhood down!

'Can Tash and Dean keep this newly lit flame alive and save their marriage? Or will temptation make the commitment seem too much to bear?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'"I have a diary because I’m not who I say I am. The 'me' you see, isn’t me. She’s fabricated for your liking. Trust me, you don’t want to turn my pages." Emily Davis has a secret … or two. Even her best friend, Cori, is none the wiser. You see, Em is a part-time sexter and makes a living fooling men into believing whatever it is she wants them to believe. And she’s not ashamed about it. Not in the slightest. Yet, those around her could be, which is why she has kept her secret ... until now. Until a sun-tanned, male revue performer by the name of Brad surfed into her life. Surfer Brad pushes Em’s boundaries, pushes her buttons and pushes his way into her heart. But will she push him away when she has no choice but to reveal what it is she's hiding? Everything she’s hiding?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'He was on a collision course.

… I had paved my way

He answered to no one.

… I respected authority

He wanted me.

… I despised him

He didn’t take no for an answer.

... NO!

'When freelance photographer, Corinne Lee, is required to visually document the nationwide tour of Wild Nights Male Revue, she finds herself in a world of near-naked, testosterone-fuelled men on stage—not her photographic muse of choice. She also finds herself in the arms of Josh, the revue’s star performer.

'Josh Adams thrives on the limelight, the stage and, most of all, the attention of women who endlessly throw themselves at him. He dances sex, speaks sex, breathes sex … is sex! Josh lives for sex, but never with the same woman.

'When both opinionated and headstrong characters are closely thrust together in a lust-ridden and sexually-charged environment, which of the two will break first?

Will Josh realise that Corinne could be the exception to his ‘no strings’ rule? Or will Corinne let go of the fantasy of finding Mr One and Only? ' (Publication summary)

'Stella Walker is fleeing from a past which haunts her on a daily basis, and from a city full of painful reminders of a life that’s no longer hers. In an attempt to escape her memories, she plans to reinvent herself in the sanctuary of a tiny town in rural Victoria, by tracking down the one person she hopes can help, her stepbrother. What Stella doesn’t anticipate is meeting his best friend Lawson Drake, a hotter-than-hot mechanic, the local knight in shining armour – and the most gorgeously infuriating man Stella has ever seen.

'When Lawson comes across a broken-down car by the side of the road, he is intrigued by its owner – a caramel-eyed brunette who clearly has a score to settle, not only with her defective vehicle, but with anyone who tries to get too close. The thing is, something about her makes Lawson want to get as close as he can possibly get.

'Can Lawson help Stella to fix her broken heart, and discover herself again?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Chase needs this concert – he’s had a bad day, a bad week, a bad month. When he arrives at the venue to discover that he’s left his ticket behind, it’s just one more item on a long list of ways his life sucks. Until a stunning brunette steps in to save the day, and the summer night gets a whole lot steamier…'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Carly enjoys her carefree life — free from obstructions, free from drama, and free from anchors that tie her down to anyone or anything. She likes making her own decisions and not having to answer to anyone. Her life is good. Uncomplicated.

'But Carly is set for a shake-up when she is introduced to Derek at her best friend’s birthday. Firefighter-Derek. Drop-dead-gorgeous-Derek. Brown-eyed-dirty-talking-cocky-as-hell-Derek. Their instant attraction has them both questioning their outlook on life, on relationships ... and on love.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

''For most of Bryce Clark’s adult life, he has been plagued by guilt over what he claims was a wrong decision; a lapse of better judgement on his part. He hasn’t lived the life he wants to live, or thought he deserves—until Alexis came along.

Now Bryce has everything he has ever wanted: wealth, true love, and is about to become a father. Will he finally achieve his ultimate attainment? Or will guilt ruin everything?

'A stunning novella allowing us to, finally, see this astounding love story through Bryce’s eyes.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Alexis Summers took the plunge, acted on her instinct and followed her heart—a heart that led her to Bryce Clark. He was Melbourne’s wealthiest bachelor, and she was a happily married mum—or so she thought. They were worlds apart, yet somehow became inseparable.'

'Alexis and Bryce are finally happy, in love, and expecting their first child together. But nothing is ever as it seems. One person who does not share in their happiness wants Alexis gone for good. One person who can destroy everything ... '

Source: Publisher's blurb.

The final novel in Golland's Temptation trilogy, plus a novella written from the perspective of the hero.

'Life hands out challenges that we all unwillingly accept. We have no choice in the acceptance really because that is essentially what life is; a series of unavoidable challenges thrown our way for us to overcome.

'Alexis Summers is no stranger to facing challenges, as she has had her fair share of them since meeting and subsequently falling in love with Bryce. He was her new employer who had dominantly pursued her while she was happily married. But, it wasn't until her husband Rick, had confessed to previously having an affair, that Alexis finally allowed herself to give in to the temptation, that was Bryce Edward Clark.

'In Satisfaction—Alexis and Bryce spend the most amazing week together, and discover the connection and love they share with one another, goes far deeper than anything they have ever experienced. What Alexis doesn't know, is the truth behind her husband’s confession, and the underhanded deal Bryce made with him behind her back. Alexis’ world will come crashing down around her when she discovers their secret, and she will once again find herself faced with having to overcome more of life’s challenges.' (Publication summary)

'You can close your eyes to the things you don’t want to see, but you can’t close your heart to the things you don’t want to feel… Alexis Summers is happily married and a mother of two gorgeous children. She’s been a stay-at-home mum for nine years now, but it’s time for a change. Starting a new job with a prestigious hotel, she’s excited about her new career. Her boss, the hotel’s owner Bryce Clark, is rich, gorgeous, funny, single and, as Alexis quickly learns, a genuinely nice guy looking for his one true love. He is also a man who always gets what he wants. And what he wants is Alexis. The intense chemistry between them is undeniable — but Alexis is happily married to Rick, and no matter how strong her feelings are for Bryce, she is adamant she will not betray her husband and family. She draws a line in the sand but finds it increasingly difficult not to cross. Will she succumb to temptation? An enticing, sexy and suspenseful debut of forbidden love and impossible choices …' (Publisher's blurb)