Mary Hawkins Mary Hawkins i(A57146 works by) (birth name: Mary Pedler)
Born: Established: 1940 Queensland, ;
Gender: Female
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1 y separately published work icon Justice at Baragula Mary Hawkins , Mona Vale : Ark House Press , 2011 19630907 2011 single work novel 'Justice at Baragula concludes the 3 book "Baragula" series and tells of Bradley Hunter who has now fufilled his ambition to be the policeman stationed at Baragula. Years before, Brad risked his relationship with his teenage sweetheart, Madeline Honeysuckle, to leave the area for his essential training and experience. Now he realises she has changed so drastically from the happy girl she had been, his hopes of reviving their relationship seems hopeless.
'Not long after Brad insisted he had to leave without her, Maddie's life had collapsed around her. Her mother's death was only another catalyst that forced her to believe she was unlovable. Even God no longer answered her prayers because of the woman she has become. Danger from the past begins to stalk and traumatise Madeline again. She is forced to turn to Brad the policeman for protection and his expertise to bring to justice the criminal who again threatens her and those she loves.
'Can two young people with scars from their past discover a way back to love, not only for each other but for God whose ways may sometimes be hard to understand, but does exercise His justice, truth and love when and how He wills?' (Publication summary)


 
1 y separately published work icon Outback from Baragula Mary Hawkins , Mona Vale : Ark House Press , 2008 20965735 2008 single work novel romance

'Steve Honeysuckle has vowed never to marry a non-Christian, but when he realises his attraction to Jillian Davidson, he tries to avoid her but finds himself very involved in her life when her twin brother is injured by cattle thieves on their large outback property.

'Since her older sister’s death and her brother Matthew’s new faith, Jillian, while being challenged about spiritual issues, is bitterly hurt by thinking the “religious” Steve considers her not good enough for him to love. Then of course, he loves the mountains and she can't bear the thought of leaving her beloved, sweeping plains of the outback.

'Through the dangers that threaten both the future of her home as well as those she loves, a new lifestyle and journey of faith begins for Steve and Jillian. Can Jillian and Steve triumph over all that appears to separate them from finding happiness together?'

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1 y separately published work icon Return to Baragula Mary Hawkins , Mona Vale : Ark House Press , 2008 20965645 2008 single work novel romance

'Emily Parker's actions as a teenager not only impacted her own life but the lives of many others.

'Now, six years later, she returns reluctantly to her home town of Baragula only to discover the man at the heart of those actions, Matthew Davidson, is the community's respected doctor.

'While Emily's faith is now severely weakened by all that has happened, Matthew's life has completely turned around since he committed his life to Christ. His personal relationship with God is tested when he discovers how his behaviour when a non-believer hurt so many, especially Emily, and feels responsible for her hardness of heart towards the Lord.

'Disease attacks the community while danger from another source threatens Emily and her family. Through it all, will Matthew and Emily's faith be strong enough to forgive each other and put the past behind them?'

Source : publisher's blurb

1 y separately published work icon Baragula Series Mary Hawkins , Mona Vale : Ark House Press , 2008-2011 20965592 2008 series - author novel
1 y separately published work icon Australian Outback : Four Journeys to a New Country Ride on the Wings of Faith and Love Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Barbour Publishing, Inc , 2002 Z1165782 2002 selected work novel romance historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Great Southland Gold Mary Hawkins , Ohio : Heartsong Presents , 2002 Z1023159 2002 single work novel romance historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Hope in the Great Southland Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Heartsong Presents , 1999 Z1165779 1999 single work novel romance historical fiction 'Just Before Her Father's Funeral, Kate Farnley Discovers A Terrible Secret. A Horrible Injustice Has Been Committed, And Its Up To Her To Make It Right.'  (Publication summary)
1 y separately published work icon Faith in the Great Southland Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Heartsong Presents , 1999 Z1165773 1999 single work novel romance historical fiction

'Elizabeth Waverly never dreamed that taking a convict transport back to her home in Australia would change her life. But from the moment she lays eyes on John Martin, she cannot resist her growing attraction to him. She knows the man faces a life sentence for murder, but her heart refuses to believe he is guilty of the charges against him. How could someone who so valiantly protects others and accepts another prisoner's punishment be a brutal felon?Yet once the transport ship lands in Australia, their paths are bound to head in very different directions. Is their love destined to become a bittersweet memory of what might have been, or will faith show them another way?'  (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Love in the Great Southland Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Heartsong Presents , 1999 Z1023156 1999 single work novel romance historical fiction
1 y separately published work icon Australia : Four Inspirational Love Stories from Down Under Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Barbour Publishing, Inc , 1997 Z1165770 1997 selected work novella romance
1 y separately published work icon Search for the Star Mary Hawkins , Ohio : Heartsong Presents , 1997 Z1165767 1997 single work novella romance
1 y separately published work icon Sunshine Remedy Mary Hawkins , Richmond : Mills and Boon , 1997 Z1023152 1997 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon Search for Today Mary Hawkins , Ohio : Heartsong Presents , 1996 Z1165764 1996 single work novel romance

'Beth and Arthur Canley-Smith were married in their teens but their marriage has not grown with them. In fact, their differences have led Art to desert Beth and their two children.

'Now confined to a wheelchair after a disabling accident, Art believes he has killed Beth's love for him for good. Only reluctantly he agrees to let Beth take him home to be with the children once again.

'Day after uncertain day, it's clear Art and Beth are changing, but is their love for each other strong and real? Moreover, does their marriage have a chance to survive?'  (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon Trusting Dr Scott Mary Hawkins , Chatswood : Silhouette , 1996 Z1023133 1996 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon Search for Yesterday Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Heartsong Presents , 1995 Z1165761 1995 single work novel romance

'Hilda Garrett has watched the man she loved marry someone else. Then her father died. Now she's discovered that her father wasn't her birth father after all.

'While she manages her family's sprawling farm in Australia, Hilda is determined to discover the identity of her birth parents. But every clue leads to a dead end, and Rance Telfor, the young minister who is helping with her search, must leave to resolve his own mysterious past.

'Hilda knows that her friendly feelings for Rance have grown into a lasting love. She also understands, however, that until they complete their search for yesterday, they cannot face the future.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Damaged Dreams Mary Hawkins , Uhrichsville : Heartsong Presents , 1994 Z1821452 1994 single work novel romance

'An accident has reduced her to long months of recuperation, and a broken engagement has placed her in the throes of a deep depression. Not only that, but for the first time Brenda Sparks feels totally unloved and unattractive. Her life is at an all-time low.

'Unable to secure a new position as a nurse, Brenda accepts Dr. Blake Warwyck's offer as a last resort. Caring for his younger brother Rick, injured in a car accident, is better than nothing.

'But Blake, a man with his own struggles, sees life differently, and he wants Brenda to share his vision. Like Blake, Brenda must be willing to dream anything is possible.' (Publication summary)

3 y separately published work icon Burnout Mary Hawkins , Chatswood : Harlequin Mills and Boon , 1994 Z1023130 1994 single work novel romance
2 y separately published work icon Ongoing Care Mary Hawkins , Richmond : Mills and Boon , 1994 Z1023119 1994 single work novel romance
2 y separately published work icon Priority Care Mary Hawkins , Richmond : Mills and Boon , 1994 Z1023105 1994 single work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon Search for Tomorrow Mary Hawkins , Ohio : Heartsong Presents , 1993 Z1165758 1993 single work novel romance

'With one quick, tragic car accident, Abigail loses her family and fiance and finds herself desperately alone. Broken in body and in spirit but hoping nonetheless for a new beginning, Abigail accepts a job as a housekeeper for the Stevens family on their farm outside Brisbane, Australia. She also assumes a new identity: Perhaps as Gail Brand she can face the future unafraid.

'Through the patient and loving understanding of Jim Stevens, his mother, and aunt, Gail is forced to relive her nightmares amid a maze of puzzling coincidences. Will Gail ever accept the past for what it is? Will her search for a new tomorrow ever end?' (Publication summary)

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