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"The best part was to finally sit down and have a chat with old Reg. Thanks mate, a true Augathella Fella. Great trip, Annie. Thank you" When Jenna Wilson heads out to Augathella to start a new business venture with her friend, Alana, the last person she expects to meet is a long-lost relative who appears to be the town drunk. Old Reg wants nothing to do with the newcomer who's bought his house. Silly girl is going to start up a business doomed to fail. Will family relationships mend as Reg and Jenna get to know each other?
"another amazing Augathella story from one of my favourite Australian Authors..." Loved Sophie and Kent's exciting news as well as Jenna's new business venture and family.Sophie Mason learned to fend for herself in an abusive relationship; she recovered and married her one-time love, but her self-confidence is not what it seems. Her husband, Kent, wants to start a family but doesn't tell Sophie the real reason he is keen to try for their first child. Sophie's excuse is that she is busy helping her sister-in-law, Callie Cartwright, with the new twins and their three older brothers. Will each of them share the truth with the other, or is the misunderstanding enough to threaten their marriage?
"Loved catching up with old characters and getting to know new ones..." In the heart of Augathella, where love blooms in the most unexpected places, Emily Jansen arrives with a heavy heart and a precious secret. As a new teacher at the local primary school, she’s determined to start anew and provide the best for her one-year-old daughter. But her heart still aches from the loss of her husband, taken from her in a tragic military accident, leaving her wary of love. She rebuffs any overtures of friendship, guarding her heart with unwavering determination. Josh Foley, a charming and caring man, arrives in town on a mission of his own: to inspect his sister Amelia’s fiancé before her impending wedding to local, Ben Foley. Emily is hesitant to let her guard down. Can she risk her heart again, especially to a man whose life is far away from this town? Will he find a way to convince Emily that love is worth the risk, even if it means upending his own plans?
As the summer heat heralds the approach of Christmas, the Augathella community comes together to celebrate the festive season: locals come home, families gather, Christmas concerts end the school term, and the summer holidays begin. Emily Jansen, the new teacher who is slowly settling into town cherishes the traditions of Christmas. Luke Elliott, a regular visitor, stays in town but Emily and Luke find themselves at a crossroads amid the festive cheer. Can they find their happy place as their sad, shared past is revisited? In this town where families come together and love endures, will Emily and Luke discover that love is worth fighting for? Will they discover that the magic of Christmas can heal hearts?
In the sleepy country town of Augathella, the community prepares for the wedding of new teacher, Emily Jansen to her first love. Four couples - who have had an amazing windfall together - arrive in town and settle in Augathella with grand plans and the town wonders what has hit it! Four new businesses spring up overnight, and there is a lot of interest from the community. Those locals with wedding plans are particularly interested in the new opportunities on offer. Some weddings are expected and some are a surprise. Join the folk in Augathella to see how the town is about to have a huge shake-up! The fifth book on the popular Augathella short and sweet series.
Community worker, Bec Hunter works with new Augathella residents, Chloe and Rosie, to organise an Easter camp on a lake near Augathella. Determined to provide a happy Easter for local teenagers, they employ two youth workers, Jeremy and Tilly. However, none of the newcomers to town are aware this pair share a complicated history: a past romance during their high school days in Augathella which ended with a bitter family feud. As the Easter camp planning gets underway, tension vies with attraction between Jeremy and Tilly. Amidst laughter, outdoor adventures, and the spirit of Easter, the pair attempt to overcome the challenges of the past. Is there a promise of a new beginning in the heartwarming setting of Augathella?
Alice Templeton loves her job as a youth worker, making a difference in the lives of troubled kids. But behind her love for her career lies an unfulfilled dream: to find love, get married, and build a family. Growing up in the small town of Augathella, she watched all the good catches leave after high school, leaving her prospects dim. Enter Billy Burke, a rugged stockman with a stubborn streak and a heart guarded by past hurts. When his stepson starts running wild, it’s Alice who steps in, determined to set things right. But Billy isn’t keen on anyone telling him how to handle his family, especially not a feisty youth worker who seems to challenge his every move. As sparks fly and tempers flare, Alice and Billy find themselves at a crossroads. She’s driven by a fierce commitment to her work and her longing for a family. He’s determined to do whatever it takes to keep his stepson by his side, even if it means clashing with Alice. Can two strong-willed souls find common ground and a chance at love? Or will the walls they've built around their hearts keep them from the happiness they both crave?
The first three books in the popular Augathella Short and Sweets series. An Augathella Surpirse:
An Augathella Baby
An Augathella Spring
The Augathella Girls series
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The outback series by internationally best-selling author, Annie Seaton has been getting rave reviews and each book has hit the bestseller lists before release day! What happens when eight women travel to the outback for different reasons? Read about Books 1-8 below and click on the covers for more information.
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Outback Roads (The Nanny) "I do love a good story set in the outback with strong characters and this is a great one, set on a cattle station in the outback of Queensland." Determined never to trust a man again, Callie Young walks out of her job as a presenter on the weather channel, determined to take the first job that will get her out of the city and away from the Tik Tok video, #wrongforecast, that has kept the world amused. Meeting her new employer, the cranky and bossy owner of Kilcoy Station reinforces her belief that no man can be trusted, but to Callie’s dismay that doesn’t stop the growing attraction to this difficult man. Braden is unimpressed with the glamorous woman the city employment agency sends in response to his desperate ad for a nanny. She’s never been out of the city, barely knows the difference between a bull and a milking cow, and drives a luxury sedan. But she makes him feel things he’d thought were gone for good. Will his sad past, and a guilty secret, protect his heart and ensure Braden denies his growing feelings for Callie?
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Outback Sky (The Pilot) "This was a lovely trip back to Augathella and catching up with Braden and Callie and seeing Fallon find love when she wasn’t looking for it and for Jon to find such happiness, a lovely romance that I would recommend and I do look forward to the next one in the series." Fallon Malone is a loner, refusing to rely on anyone else for her happiness. She’s content being her own boss, working in the skies of the remote Queensland outback. When she begins her contract in the Augathella region for the annual cattle muster, Fallon is unimpressed with the new station manager. Jon Ogilvie is equally unhappy with this new female bush pilot, hired by Kent Mason, owner of neighbouring Lara Waters. Now that Braden has his kids back, he seems to have lost his focus on best practice for the local cattle stations. It also doesn’t help that Fallon Malone is a law unto herself. As the stockman and bush pilot come head-to-head, nature conspires to bring them together. Can Fallon and Jon overcome their differences and give in to the attraction that refuses to go away? Outback Escape (The Sister) "Another wonderful trip to Augathella, I am loving this series and I have been looking forward to this one having gotten to know Sophie in the previous two books and seeing Sophie find love and happiness was just the best, so many emotions in this one." When Sophie Cartwright comes home to Augathella, she doesn’t get the welcome she expected. Her brother, Braden, has got his father act together, the new staff at Kilcoy Station are keeping things running, and Sophie, well, she feels . . . unwanted. As for her ex, Kent Mason, he and his attitude could go take a flying leap. Kent Mason is cautious when Sophie comes home to Kilcoy Station. Maybe she’d finally grown up enough to make better life choices. He didn’t have the time to worry about her anymore, and he wasn’t prepared to be hurt again.So how was it that they seemed to end up in each other’s company more than ever?
Outback Winds (The Jillaroo) "Another lovely story in this series, this time we see local Ben Riley find the love of his life in jillaroo Amelia Foley who has arrived at Kilcoy Station with her dog Chilli Girl to start work their first meeting does not start well." Amelia Foley has always lived on the land. Sent to the best boarding schools, her parents hoped for a professional career in the city for their only daughter. Five strapping sons can run the family station according to her father. But Amelia hates city life and sets off to work as a jillaroo on Kilcoy Station. Local shire building inspector, Ben Riley visits Kilcoy Station to advise Braden Cartwright on the new buildings he is planning as the station expands. After a run-in with Amelia’s sidekick—Chilli, the golden retriever—Ben insists Amelia comes to town to attend the local dog obedience classes. Will his growing feelings for Amelia be enough for Ben to stay in the bush? And will she give her heart to a man who wants to leave all that she loves?
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Outback Dawn (The Visitor) "I am loving my visits to Augathella, I love how each story brings all of the people we have met into it and welcomes new characters to the area, this time a visitor arrives and the reason she is here is uncertain, why has she arrived now?" When Laura Adnum, sister-in-law of Braden Cartwright, arrives unexpectedly in Augathella to visit the three sons of her deceased sister, Julia, it seems she is there to cause trouble; Laura is not impressed that Braden is planning to marry Callie Young. Newly-appointed local doctor, Harry Higgins, is surprised when Laura insists on visiting him to check that the care of her three nephews is adequate. Harry has his own demons and has come to Augathella for peace and a quiet life. Harry is suspicious of Laura’s motives. Why has she suddenly decided to visit three nephews she has never met? He tries to ignore his instant attraction to this enigmatic woman. What secrets do each of them hold, and can they each find peace through love?
Outback Moonlight (The Rogue) "If you are looking for a short story that is sure to pull you in with emotion and fabulous characters then this one and the series is what I recommend, this time back in Augathella we get to see Jacinta Mason come face to face with the man who broke her heart and sent her back home will they see the light?" Jacinta Mason, kindergarten teacher at Augathella school, is horrified when she attends the hen’s night at the local pub for Sophie Cartwright, her future sister-in-law. Disillusioned by a failed romance when she was at university, Jacinta is content with her life in her hometown. Meeting Ryder Francesco again leaves her reeling. His new career is a far cry from his past studies in medical research. Jacinta is the last person Ryder Francesco expected to encounter on the outback tour with the male dance troupe. Circumstances have changed his life drastically since he had to leave her. He is wary of Jacinta’s reaction to him, even though he has never stopped loving this gentle, shy woman. Jacinta is torn, the hurt from her past tells her to steer clear of Ryder, but her heart wants to dig deeper and find why he really left. He pushes her away, yet every time she pushes back, Ryder finds her harder to resist.
Outback Dust (The Drifter) "Another visit to Augathella and you will need a box of tissues while reading this one, I do love catching up with all my friends in each book and this time we see nurse Bec Hunter find her forever man in the drifter Matt."
Bec Hunter, an Augathella local and nurse at the local health centre, is driven by a strong work ethic and commitment to her career. Working and studying for a Master’s degree in aged care, leaves her little time for socialising. She has a life plan that does not include a relationship. Travelling guitarist, Matt Randall is new to town and doesn’t intend to stay long, but his plans are thrown into turmoil when he is injured rescuing a young child, and is admitted to the health centre. Intense chemistry sparks between patient and nurse. Bec pretends indifference to the newcomer, and Matt fights his attraction to the feisty nurse.
Outback Hope (The Farmer) "Love this series and read them all; so nice that each book had the characters. Loved the town." Who knew overhearing a private conversation would change her life forever? When Kimberley Riordan realises how much trouble her long-time friend, Quinn Calthorpe is in, she knows she must find a way to help him. But if Quinn discovers her plan, Kimberley knows he will leave Augathella and lose his cattle station. She enlists the help of her sisters, determined to make Quinn fall in love with her,even though she isn’t in love with him. But Cupid delivers unexpected results, and Kimberley’s plans are destined for a fall. What will she do when she discovers that Quinn has always been in love with her?
Will they overcome their differences as fate throws them together at every turn?
Outback Hope (The Farmer) "Love this series and read them all; so nice that each book had the characters. Loved the town." Who knew overhearing a private conversation would change her life forever? When Kimberley Riordan realises how much trouble her long-time friend, Quinn Calthorpe is in, she knows she must find a way to help him. But if Quinn discovers her plan, Kimberley knows he will leave Augathella and lose his cattle station. She enlists the help of her sisters, determined to make Quinn fall in love with her,even though she isn’t in love with him. But Cupid delivers unexpected results, and Kimberley’s plans are destined for a fall. What will she do when she discovers that Quinn has always been in love with her?
Now available in print in 2 volumes, and a boxed set in eBook
Now available in print in 2 volumes, and a boxed set in eBook