This Australian author crafts feel-good contemporary romance that often carries an unexpected twist. Her stylistic mastery lies in building suspenseful plots while maintaining a sense of warmth and hope, offering readers an engaging escape into worlds filled with both love and mystery. She skillfully explores the intricacies of human relationships, infusing her narratives with originality and a fresh perspective on the genre.
Penniless in her pencil skirt Desperate for money, dancer Starr Merriday is forced to hang up her ballet shoes and accept a job as a PA even if the last time she saw her new boss she was naked in his bed! Her professional pumps and pencil skirt cant hide her top-to-toe blush at remembering their blisteringly hot night together! But she wont let that suppress her sassy spirit after all, unbuttoning her blouse is next on her bosss agenda. So she will switch on her out-of-office and go to a meeting in the bosss bed!
The story follows Shari Jones, an Indo-American woman who, feeling lost in her life, agrees to impersonate her friend in Mumbai to escape an unwanted engagement. However, her plan spirals out of control as she is mistaken for a Bollywood star and pursued by various eccentric characters. As she navigates romance, culinary delights, and her newfound acting career, Shari discovers a deeper connection to her roots and re-evaluates her dreams of happiness, ultimately realizing that her ideal future may be closer than she thought.
"The sunroom at the back of the house is just as I remember. I can't taste homemade lemonade or smell oatmeal cookies without thinking of home, of the beautiful cliffs of Martino Bay, and I feel welcomed. But all thoughts of a happy family reunion are destroyed the moment I see him ... He's as handsome as I remember: broad shoulders, piercing blue eyes, hair the colour of burnt toffee. The man who once meant the world to me. The reason I fled eleven years ago. I've never told anyone the terrible mistake I made that night. The secret we share. I'm still haunted by the crashing waves at the bottom of the cliffs, the blood ... But what is he doing at my sister's house? And then I see her. My baby sister. She smiles, she tips her hand so I can see the ring. And his arm slides around her waist, pulling her close ..."--Provided by publisher
Her red-hot boss definitely shouldn't be on her To-Do list! When glittering socialite Jade Beacham's life falls apart she's determined to make a completely fresh start. Packing away her designer wardrobe, she heads out to the arctic splendour of Alaska to become deliciously dangerous Rhys Cartwright's newest - and feistiest! - employee. Expecting a high-maintenance princess, Rhys finds Jade's enthusiasm and natural beauty surprising...and outrageously enticing! If working together is wicked torture, then giving in to temptation is worse - as their blistering night together plays havoc with Rhys's strict one night only rule...
The narrative unfolds with a parent's harrowing realization that their five-year-old daughter is missing, leaving behind an unsettling scene in their seemingly perfect home. As the protagonist grapples with the overwhelming numbness of fear and loss, the story delves into themes of protection, vulnerability, and the fragility of family life. The emotional turmoil and desperate search for answers create a gripping atmosphere that highlights the deep bond between parent and child, as well as the lengths one will go to reclaim what has been lost.
In a twist of fate, two rivals find themselves stranded together, forced to confront their animosity and work as a team for survival. As they navigate challenges and uncover hidden depths in each other, their intense rivalry begins to shift. This unexpected situation leads to moments of vulnerability and unexpected camaraderie, challenging their perceptions and feelings. The journey explores themes of rivalry, resilience, and the possibility of love blossoming in the most unlikely circumstances.
A totally gripping psychological thriller packed with suspense
318 pages
12 hours of reading
Exploring the complexities of friendship, this narrative delves into trust and betrayal among a close-knit group. As secrets surface and loyalties are tested, the characters confront the darker sides of their relationships. The story challenges the notion of unconditional trust, prompting readers to question how well they really know their friends and the hidden motives that can lie beneath the surface.
When you swear off men for the foreseeable future, that means no dating. Hookups don't count, right? Harper Ryland has been on a self-imposed man ban for the last twelve months, after a particularly horrible breakup. Instead, she's focusing on the one thing she can control: her career as an up-and-coming food stylist. Harper's latest gig is her best friend's wedding, and she receives glowing praise throughout the night. When the Best Man, Manny Gomes, belittles her hard work, she wants to stab him with skewers from the buffet table, but she can think of something much better: to lead him on the entire wedding and then humiliate him in sweet revenge. When the handsome Anglo-Indian doctor shows up in New Zealand a week later, while Harper's on her first international job, it's the last thing she needs. Everything about him rubs her the wrong way, but when suave Manny steps in to help after an unfortunate disaster, his chivalry gets under her skin a little, and Harper discovers lifting her ban while overseas is exactly what the doctor ordered. Manny isn't looking for anything but fun either--especially not marriage, like his grandmother Izzy keeps pushing on him. But there's something about Harper that makes him want more, even though she keeps her distance, and they're about to discover how far he's willing to go to be with her. . . .
