Cirrus@Austlit

'Get ready for a collection of passionate Regency romances that will rock your world.
This box set features a steamy collection from your favourite authors.

'Renée Dahlia, Alexa Santi, Linda Rae Sande, Tabetha Waite, Heidi Wessman Kneale, Ebony Oaten, Sonia Bellhouse, Vivian Murdoch and Anne Knight have created a stunning set of sexy adventures.

'Each features some kind of capture that leads to the most dreadful mess. In the process, the heroes and heroines find common ground that leads to long lasting happy ever afters.' (Publication summary)

'Five incredible young adult novellas about dangerous boys, from five superstars of Downunder Young Adult fiction.' (Publication summary)

'Publicity-shy teenager Morgan Parker would love a day free from scandal, but her tabloid-fodder family can't help making idiots of themselves in public.

'So when a confused - and a little bit gorgeous - ghost by the name of George Sebastian Wallace shows up in her room, Morgan welcomes the distraction from the chaos of her real life.

'As Morgan gets to know George, she helps him unravel his family’s secrets.

'A research trip to the cemetery with George turns into a social media sensation as the paparazzi have a field day capturing Morgan apparently talking to herself.

'The rest of the world can't see George, only Morgan can. Suddenly social media can’t get enough of Morgan and her 'imaginary friend'.

'Now Morgan's the one creating gossip and she hasn't a clue how to stop it.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Winter, 1812. Napoleon is marching through northern Brugel, on his way to Moscow.

'Most sensible people have fled south. Some folks have to stay behind in the villages and look after the animals This is where we find our heroine, young Lara, who yearns for her one true love to sweep her off her feet.

'Lara undertakes a daring endeavour. She steals one hundred silver schlipps from her master to buy a magical faerie that will glow when her one true love is near. In order to pay back the debt, she turns her master's empty house into a gambling den.

'It's all going so fabulously well, until her master's youngest son, Cezar, turns up.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'A thrilling retelling of the Robin Hood adventure with a fun gender flip.

'When tax collectors raid her village, headstrong peasant Robyn vows to take everything back.

'Her righteous spirit lands her on the 'wrongteous' side of the law.

'Attempts to fix things only makes life worse as Robyn, and her best friend Marion the blacksmith's son, fall deeper into trouble . . . and a little bit in love.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'Romance, time travel and daring adventure await Australian exchange student Ingrid Calloway as she journeys to France in this Young Adult alternate-history novel from Ebony McKenna.

'Little does Ingrid know that when she joins in a war-games re-enactment with Luc and Marianne Durand, it will turn into the real thing. Real guns, real dangers and real bullets put them in mortal peril in the midst of the First World War.

'Suddenly Ingrid's fighting two battles at once; one for her personal safety and another against her growing attraction to Luc, who looks super-hot in uniform.

'Life in 1916 France soon takes a nasty turn - because the Eiffel Tower isn't even there. They're not just stuck in the past; they're in a parallel world. How can they dodge the dangers of history when history won't follow the script?

'The trio must accept that the only way back to safety is the way they came. They must face the terrible frontlines in a last ditch effort to get home.

'1916-ish. History, with a twist.' (Publication summary)'

'Mutating magic is everywhere, with ‘normals’ now possessing superpowers. With a dark army gathering strength and the cunning Lord Vincent plotting to seize control of the country of Brugel, it’s up to Ondine and her beloved boyfriend Hamish to expose the truth.

'Chiffon and sequins collide during a pop song contest and last-chance debutante ball that distracts the population from impending danger. These events mask Vincent’s devious plan, which will change the fate of nations and see the spine-chilling return of an old nemesis.

'Amongst the turmoil Ondine discovers that Hamish has been hiding a disturbing secret, which could end their relationship forever. In her darkest hour, Ondine must put aside her selfish needs to lead the people of Brugel in a revolt against the tyrannical forces threatening her family – and democracy itself. As she fights to save those she loves, Ondine grapples with her identity and place in the world. Has she really got what it takes to be a witch… and can magic alone overcome adversity?'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

'This third enthralling instalment in the young adult fantasy romance series takes a dark turn, as the country of Brugel descends into anarchy.

'Mutating magic is spreading across Europe. 'Normals' are developing supernatural powers at a startling rate and 16-year-old Ondine appears to be at the heart of it.

'To unravel the mystery, Ondine and her boyfriend (and part-time ferret) Hamish infiltrate CovenCon, a gathering of hundreds of witches presided over by wanna-be-witch-queen Mrs Howser. There, she tempts Ondine with an intriguing offer - but can Mrs Howser be trusted? It transpires the powerful witch has her claws in the arrogant royal heir Lord Vincent, in a covert bid to control all of Brugel.

'As dark magic riots break out in the nation's capital, Ondine is left with a heart-breaking choice that could tear her apart from her beloved Hamish. Forever.

'The Winter of Magic is the third novel in Ebony McKenna's comedic and wonderfully weird four-part ONDINE series. Fans will devour this spellbinding adventure, which will have readers gasping in shock and laughing with delight. Occasionally at the same time. ' (Publication summary)

'One boy, one girl, one plot to be foiled! Hamish the gorgeous man (and part time ferret) has a new job with the Duke as a spy in his Autumn Palace. So Ondine goes with him. She imagines a hugely romantic escapade together that involves lots of kissing. What she hadn't imagined was having to do endless laundry, go to school and keep Hamish the man a secret. All the while trying to find out who is plotting to kill the Duke. And if that weren't bad enough, it seems that Hamish is more interested in getting the Duke's attention than hers. Plus he's always in ferret form. Things can't go on like this! Can Ondine foil the would-be assassin, save the Duke and get her man back in gorgeous human form? It's going to take a little bit of magic, a lot of stolen kisses and some ferreting around...' (Publication summary)