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1 y separately published work icon Honourable Men : The Australians Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2022- 24316901 2022 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon His Secret Promise Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2022 24316857 2022 single work novel romance

'Living with survivor guilt ex-soldier Jared O’Connell craves forgiveness from his childhood friend for the death of her brother in Afghanistan. To get himself emotionally fit before he sees Mardi, he relocates to the coast to renovate his family home.

'Close to finishing her studies, Mardi James can almost taste success. Her world crumbles following an alleged assault resulting in partial memory loss which may end her long-term career plans. Recovering at her family’s coastal holiday home, she is approached by a man who apparently knows her, and calls her by name.

'Jared is devastated when Mardi doesn’t know who he is. An opportunity to seek her forgiveness and move on with his life appears lost to him.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon A Sense of Duty Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2021 24316799 2021 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon A Traditional Affair Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2021 24316746 2021 single work novel romance

'Within the imposing halls of historic Carabrae, Scotland, Australian Kate Fielding finds herself caught in an unusual love triangle.

'Dark and dominating, traditional Scot Galen MacBain is intrigued by the outspoken young woman who stirs both his demons and his passions.

'Marriage to Kate would provide him with an heir and a father for her child. Kate cannot accept Galen's convenient proposal. Though her baby would inherit the wealthy MacBain estate, her marriage to Galen would be for the wrong reasons.

'Their lives are pitched together in a push and pull search for love, trust and family values. Will this modern and determined young woman resist the temptation to accept Galen's proposal of marriage?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Honourable Men : The Scots Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2021 24316717 2021 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Mandraki Magic Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2019 25459295 2019 single work novella

'Is Jazzy's first love the right man for her?

'Settled in her new life on the Greek Island of Rhodes, Jazzy is happier than she's ever been.

'When her first love arrives in the Old Town, her peaceful existence is shattered. What is Finn's real reason for being on Rhodes?

'Jazzy must sort through her confused emotions and make her own decisions. Can she trust him with her heart a second time?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Sweet Temptations Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2018 20930907 2018 single work novel romance

'Zachary Cordell searches for his estranged father’s young widow. Certain that Elizabeth Marshall married his father for his money Zac wants revenge.

'To escape the notoriety forced on her by the press, Elizabeth wants a quiet lifestyle and escapes to her old home town. When her uncle Max recommends Zac as a handyman, she is nervous about hiring a drifter. She soon begins to trust him and finds herself attracted to Zac. Little does she know his relationship to her late husband, or the sweet temptations which will follow.'

Source : publisher's website

1 y separately published work icon Desperate and Dateless Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2017 20931197 2017 single work novel romance

'Desperate and Dateless? Not Liam Reynolds. He has no time in his busy schedule to foster a romantic liaison. But when his teenage brother, Dan, surprises him with a ticket to the Desperate and Dateless Ball, Liam couldn’t resist the temptation to attend…merely to satisfy his curiosity, of course.

'Desperate and Dateless? Certainly not, Zoe O’Malley declares. How dare her girlfriend send her a ticket to the Desperate and Dateless ball! No way will she go anywhere with a computer-matched date. But fate intervenes and when Liam and Zoe are drawn together over a business arrangement prior to the ball, their lives become irretrievably entangled. Can they live by their golden rule—never mix busness with pleasure?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Sapphire Summer Joanie MacNeil , Australia : Wings ePress , 2006 8748457 2006 single work novel romance

'Alexandra Jordan doesn’t anticipate the challenge ahead of her when she agrees to spend the summer as a research assistant for acclaimed author, David Meredith, who is gradually losing his sight.

'David feels threatened by her presence in his home, his sanctuary, the only place he can be independent. He is determined to prove he doesn’t need help and wants Alex out of his life. She is equally determined to do the job she’s been paid to do. Once he accepts Alex isn’t like other women, her beguiling ways soon intrigue him…until he discovers her secret.'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Loving Nick, Again Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2016 20931100 2016 single work novel romance

'Claire Vincent’s unexpected encounter with old flame, Nick Sheridan threatens her hard-earned independence and the life she’s created for herself and her young sons. She is determined that nothing will take that independence away from her, not even Nick. 

'Nick is licking his wounds after a messy divorce. When he sees Claire for the first time in fourteen years, the passion he once felt for her, passion he thought died long ago, is reawakened.  Is he ready for a new relationship and an instant family?

'Will Claire learn to trust her heart to Nick a second time?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon No Boundaries Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2015 8748548 2015 single work novel romance

'Attractive Paige Delaney is more woman than Jack Shannon wants in his life, though he's in serious need of her award winning skills in web design. Paige believes her sexy new boss thinks he's God's gift to woman. Both are single parents with shattered dreams and damaged hearts, having suffered betrayals of trust in previous relationships.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon The Trouble with Natalie Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2015 20931473 2015 single work novel romance

'Australian, Natalie Harrigan knows from past experience that men are trouble, and having a man in her life is not on her agenda. She'd much rather focus on her career. Success in her new appointment to the coveted position of CEO in the recently established Training Advisory Council is her number one priority and she intends to prove she will be the best CEO ever.

'Enter Luke DeMarco: newly appointed Director of Public Affairs in the Training Advisory Council, and her young brother’s best friend. Luke DeMarco has always loved Natalie from the moment he first set eyes on her at eight years old. Now, twenty years later, she’s more woman than ever, and Luke’s not too worried about the twelve years difference in their ages. Surely his gentle wooing will convince Natalie that age is no barrier to love? But Natalie is his boss. Will she allow him to move from their boardroom to her bedroom?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon December Heat Wave Joanie MacNeil , Alberta : Books We Love , 2014 8748505 2014 single work novel romance

'Following the death of her husband, Nicolette Oliver concentrates on re-establishing her career as a dancer, though still dealing with emotional issues relating to her life with Mark. When his friend appears on her doorstep, Nicolette honors her late husband’s invitation and invites Jake to stay.

'Jake Harrigan has always been attracted to Nic and sees her as untouchable, even though she is now on her own. They are opposites, their lives and expectations literally worlds apart. Drawn into a romantic interlude, the parting is difficult when Jake returns to Europe to resume his career as TV news journalist and Nic moves to Sydney to begin rehearsals for the show that will resurrect her career.

'Jake returns to Australia to see Nic again and also to finalize details with his network to sail around the world making documentaries. Will Jake follow his heart and ask Nic to give up all that she’s worked for and sail away with him?'

Source : publisher's website

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