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Issue Details: First known date: 2015... 2015 Rocky Romance
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Stories of love set in Rockingham.

'This collection includes heartfelt stories of healing and simply not wanting to be lonely, as well as temptation, the butterflies of early love, and, of course, the inevitable romantic conflict. The stories explore romance as a possibility and as a ‘happy ever after’, giving readers a variety of warm, touching and funny moments to ponder.' (Publication summary)

Notes

  • Rockingham is a city and primary centre in Western Australia south-west of the Perth city centre and south of Fremantle. It has a beach-side location at Mangles Bay, the southern extremity of Cockburn Sound.

Contents

* Contents derived from the Waikiki, Rockingham area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,:Serenity Press , 2015 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
A Healing Hand, Monique Hall , single work novella romance

'After ten years away, Alyssa Martin is back in town.

'She’s had to give up everything she has worked so hard to achieve and is doing her best to forget the reason it was necessary to do so. When she runs into Dean, her friend’s older brother, she knows it’s best to steer clear. But Dean has other ideas.

'Dean Daniels has played the field for years and seeing the girl he once admired from afar has stirred up a lot of emotions he’s not quite sure how to deal with. But, when Alyssa reveals a shocking secret, he’s determined to make her see he’s not the man he once was.

'Will he find a place in her heart?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

The Point of Love, Monique Mulligan , single work short story romance

'New girl in town and journalist, Lexie, has been targeted by developers who want to sell her their vision for a marina at Mangles Bay. On paper, the proposal looks good, but when Hands Off Point Peron spokesman and Thor-lookalike Andrew Fletcher takes her to nearby Point Peron, she starts to have second thoughts.

'A date at Penguin Island sets the scene for love, but when Lexie’s front page story about the marina is published, Andrew is far from impressed and wants nothing to do with her. Will Lexie be able to turn the situation around? Or is the story a deal-breaker for Andrew?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Perhaps Love, Teena Raffa-Mulligan , single work short story romance

'Best-selling novelist Melanie Ames writes romantic reads for loving hearts but her professional success with romance isn't reflected in her personal life. Experience has taught her that everlasting love is a beautiful fantasy and happy ever after is a myth. When a gorgeous Irishman with a voice like warm honey and the body of a Greek god moves in next door to where Melanie is house-sitting for her globe-trotting parents, it wakes her dormant heart with a jolt. She's not about to forget the lessons of the past and lose her head over the new neighbour. Melanie knows too well that bad boys can come in good packages. Will Liam, a dog called Cat and a cat called Shakespeare convince Melanie true love is possible off the page as well as on it?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Love on the Rocks, Louisa Loder , single work short story romance

'When Kate decides to check out speed dating at her local pub, she doesn't realise the impact the night could have on her marriage. Clearing a path for her journey along the way, Kate redefines her relationship goals and learns about what she wants out of life. Will she risk everything to be with Mr Right Now?' (Publication Summary)

The Whale Whisperer, Karen Weaver , single work short story romance
Under the Rotunda, Mike J. Murphy , single work short story romance
Beached, Karen Weaver , single work novella romance

'Cara is nursing a broken heart. Her life has just been turned upside down. Her heart aches a physical pain that only time can heal. It should have been the best time of her life.

'Visiting her high flying aunt on the other side of the world seemed like a good idea. Just enough distance between her and her cheating ex-fiancé, Hugh. Meeting dreamy Curtis on the rebound may not seem like a good idea, but it sure does feel good. 

'Will Cara’s heart find the place it needs to heal?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • Waikiki, Rockingham area, South West Perth, Perth, Western Australia,: Serenity Press , 2015 .
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      Extent: 188p.
      Note/s:
      • Published November 20, 2015
      ISBN: 9780994473004
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