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Outback Dawn

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 202 pages

File Size : 36,52 MB

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Category : Fiction

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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 does each of them hold, and can they each find peace through love?



Kakadu Dawn

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 269 pages

File Size : 44,95 MB

Release : 2023-06-26

Category : Fiction

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When his father was jailed for a cold case murder, stockman Cy Prescott fled his life on the land. The victim was the birth mother of Dee Porter-Carey, his cousin’s wife and joint owner of Wilderness Station. Now that the Porter and Hardy families are connected by marriage, past events made it too difficult for Cy to hang around. Moving to a managerial job in livestock export at the port of Darwin, Cy cut ties with his family until circumstances put him in a position where he needs another job. Kane and Ellie Porter’s mango farm has expanded, and when Ryan approaches Kane seeking a job for his cousin, Kane is happy to employ Cy as assistant manager. When horticulturist, Tarni Morgan, takes on a part-time position at the McClaren Mango Farm, it’s a chance for a new beginning in the Northern Territory. Hiding a tragic past, Tarni treasures her privacy. She is surprised when the property owner, Kane and his wife, Ellie leave on a three-month trip not long after she accepts the position, but is happy to house-sit in their absence. The only downside is Cy Prescott, the relieving manager. As they work together, Tarni begins to realise that Cy holds secrets as she does, and fights her growing attraction to this taciturn man. Can Cy and Tarni both overcome the past that has defined their lives? Is a new beginning in reach or will Cy move on again as he refuses to give in to his feelings for this enigmatic woman?



Nell

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 130 pages

File Size : 29,92 MB

Release : 2020-11-16

Category : Fiction

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Pentecost Island... where romance entices and secrets unfold. Spend a month on Pentecost Island and experience an amazing adventure between three friends, the challenges they face, the past threatening to come between them, and their enduring friendship as they start up a new resort. Nell O'Leary sees the world in a logical way, and she's content managing her friend, Pippa's eco-resort. She holds a secret from her past and is painfully insecure around the opposite sex. When Nell runs into a technical problem at the resort, she contacts a computer company, and is dismayed to find the owner is her former friend, Nat Dwyer. Nat was at university with her but that's the only thing he and Nell have in common. Even though they had once been good friends, Nat was a womaniser—with no intention of ever settling down.When Nell asks Nat to help onsite, the help he offers takes a personal turn. But the last thing Nat expects is to fall in love with this quiet woman. Nell fights her growing feelings; there is no way she would ever trust Nat. Can Nell overcome her lack of trust or is her past destined to cause them heartache?



Tamsin

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 122 pages

File Size : 49,29 MB

Release : 2020-11-16

Category : Fiction

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Pentecost Island... where romance entices and secrets unfold. Spend a month on Pentecost Island and experience an amazing adventure between three friends, the challenges they face, the past threatening to come between them, and their enduring friendship as they start up a new resort. Tamsin Jones has invested a lot of time and energy catering at the new eco-resort developed by her friend, Pippa, on Pentecost Island. The dynamics of the work team—and their lifelong friendship has changed with the return of Eliza Pengelly and Phillipe. Tensions are running high and the official opening is imminent, so Tamsin takes a few days off and meets sexy Gabe Brown. But despite succumbing to his charm, Tamsin knows that Gabe is holding a secret. She is determined to discover why he is so interested in her. Gabe has a task to fulfil, but Tamsin is not what he expected; the closer he gets to completing the task he has been entrusted with, the more he falls for her. It should be easy to ignore this woman and complete the task he’s been set . . . but Gabe has never been so attracted to a woman before. When he loses Tamsin’s trust, can Gabe redeem himself and save his heart in the process?



From Across the Sea

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 353 pages

File Size : 48,28 MB

Release : 2024-04-17

Category : Fiction

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A riveting tale of resilience, secrets, and the unbreakable bonds of family, when betrayal and survival hang in the balance. Home again at Ceann Mara Station on the banks of the Darling River, where she spent a happy childhood with her four sisters, Caitríona O’Byrne feels safe. Scarred by a harrowing attack at university, she falls into the familiar, nursing both her body and her trust in all she once believed in. Logan Wainwright—a detective on leave, and the new property owner across the river—is facing his own demons. Together with Caitríona, he begins to heal as he assists her with her family history research on the O’Byrne brothers. As her attraction to Logan grows, Caitríona stumbles upon a family secret. In the nineteenth century, two siblings face a life-altering choice: to flee from their ancestral farm in County Kerry or face the consequences of their actions. A gripping family saga unfolds as Caitríona unearths the layers of family history and she is confronted by a betrayal that threatens not only her newfound peace but her very survival. Can Caitríona navigate their sad family history and learn who she can trust before it’s too late?



Porter Sisters 4-6

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 977 pages

File Size : 10,71 MB

Release : 2024-07-17

Category : Fiction

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Books 4-6 of the award-winning Porter Sisters series. Book 4 - Hidden Valley: Happily working on her family’s macadamia farm in the rolling hills of northern New South Wales, Dee Peters receives an enigmatic letter hinting of family secrets, and the prospect of her inheriting a cattle station in the Northern Territory outback. Torn in many directions: the request that she meet with a solicitor in Darwin, the evasive behaviour of her parents and the opposition of family friend and her—almost—fiancé, Rodney Andrews, Dee’s contented life is suddenly thrown into turmoil. Book 5 - Larapinta: At a crossroads in her life, Sandra Porter knows she must find the courage to find her true self. She has lost her husband in tragic circumstances, and seen each of her adult children overcome adversity. Deciding it’s time to push her boundaries, she makes a booking to trek the Larapinta Walk across the centre of the remote Northern Territory. World-renowned nature photographer Graysen Hughes has come to the outback seeking solace after the death of his wife. Always a loner, Graysen isn’t happy when the tour guide insists on the participants walking in pairs. At least Sandra Porter is quiet and keeps to herself. After a suspicious accident and the sudden disappearance of their guide, the group struggles on, but then another accident occurs. It soon becomes obvious that someone doesn’t want them to complete the trek. Without any means to call for help, Graysen and Sandra flee into the bush in an attempt to stay safe. Can they survive the wilderness in the heat and the rugged conditions, and can they both keep their hearts intact as they learn to rely on each other? Book 6 -Kakadu Dawn: When horticulturist, Tarni Morgan, takes on a part-time position at the McClaren Mango Farm, it’s a chance for a new beginning in the Northern Territory. Hiding a tragic past, Tarni treasures her privacy. She is surprised when the property owner, Kane and his wife, Ellie leave on a three-month trip not long after she accepts the position, but is happy to house-sit in their absence. The only downside is Cy Prescott, the relieving manager. As they work together, Tarni begins to realise that Cy holds secrets as she does, and fights her growing attraction to this taciturn man.



Undara

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 27,45 MB

Release : 2019-08-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1489261729

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Within the treacherous caves of Undara, a betrayal will test the bonds of friendship and family. A page-turning new eco-adventure for readers who love Di Morrissey. When entomologist Emlyn Rees arrives at Hidden Valley she wants nothing more than to escape her marriage breakdown by burying herself in the research team's hunt for new species of insects in the depths of the dramatic Undara lava tubes. However, little does she suspect she will be the key to solving a mystery that's more than one hundred years old. Travis Carlyle is initially resistant to letting some city folks tramp over his cattle station, but soon the researchers' findings and a growing friendship with Emlyn bring opportunities to turn around his struggling farm. With a broken marriage behind him and children to care for, Travis needs to plan for the future and this could be his family's best chance. But when things start going wrong for the farm and around the dig site, Emlyn and Travis are at a loss to understand why. Are they cursed with bad luck, or is there a more sinister force at play? Are the tall tales of enigmatic stockman Bluey turning true? As the unseen saboteur grows bolder, Emlyn and Travis are caught in a race against time to save the station ... and their lives.



The Trouble with Paradise

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 250 pages

File Size : 37,28 MB

Release : 2022-06-12

Category : Fiction

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Professor Melissa McIntyre makes one mistake, but it makes for a memorable night. The tropical island holiday after her beloved grandfather’s funeral was supposed to be balm for her soul and not create more worry. When Dominic Richards moves back to his hometown to take up a new job, the last person he expects to discover as his new assistant professor is the beautiful woman he spent a memorable night with on a tropical island. Nic doesn't do forever but having Melissa around has him thinking maybe he could. But Melissa is not one bit interested… or is she? (Note: this is a revised and expanded edition of Holiday Affair originally published, in 2012.)



HIDDEN VALLEY

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 362 pages

File Size : 16,83 MB

Release : 2021-03-26

Category : Fiction

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Happily working on her family’s macadamia farm in the rolling hills of northern New South Wales, Dee Peters receives an enigmatic letter hinting of family secrets, and the prospect of her inheriting a cattle station in the Northern Territory outback. Torn in many directions: the request that she meet with a solicitor in Darwin, the evasive behaviour of her parents and the opposition of family friend and her—almost—fiancé, Rodney Andrews, Dee’s contented life is suddenly thrown into turmoil. The last thing she expects is to inherit a sprawling cattle station in the rugged outback, but she travels to the Territory to find the truth of the inheritance. Intrigued by the vague hints of the elderly solicitor, Dee decides to stay on the station for six months while she attempts to make sense of the past. Ryan Carey has managed Wilderness Springs cattle station since his father died suddenly. Devastated when he discovers the property has not been bequeathed to him, the last thing Ryan expects is the arrival of a woman, and one who is keen to take over the running of the property. With reluctance, he agrees to work with Dee, but as she tries to make sense of why the property was left to her, a chilling secret from the past will shock them both. As Dee and Ryan attempt to uncover the secrets of Wilderness Springs, it soon becomes very clear that someone will do anything to stop them discovering the truth. Set in the harsh countryside west of Kakadu National Park, this is a thrilling mystery about hidden family secrets and finding love in the harsh Australian outback.



Pentecost Island 7-10

Author : Annie Seaton

Publisher : ASA

Page : 440 pages

File Size : 27,59 MB

Release : 2021-06-28

Category : Fiction

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Book 7 Odessa Odessa Walker can’t remember the last time she felt safe. Her recovery after an accident on a motorway outside London, is fraught with difficulty. Her physical rehabilitation is successful, but her accident has had a significant impact on her mental health. Her parents, Jenny and Bryant, Rafe’s publishers, ask Rafe if Odessa can come to Pentecost Island to hasten her recovery, and hopefully restore her confidence. Rafe readily agrees, but the new arrival creates tension, not only between Pippa and Rafe, but also within the friendship group of the women on the island. Dylan Nash has replaced Evie Stephenson as head landscaper on Pentecost Island. His first encounter with Odessa is confronting, and when Dylan attempts to make amends for the misunderstanding, she refuses to accept his apology. Odessa’s presence changes the friendships in the close-knit community on the island. Will Dylan's gentle nature, and his attraction to Odessa, help her regain her confidence, or will his determination compromise her recovery? Book 8 Sienna Marino, an elegant, reserved young woman, has a secret. Travelling from Switzerland to visit her friend, Eliza on Pentecost Island, she is delighted when resort owner, Pippa, offers her the position as manager of Hebe, the new day spa. Sienna quickly fits into the friendship group on the island, but holds her shameful secret close to her heart. When she falls in love with builder, Danny Riccardo, she knows she cannot succumb to her feelings. Longing to be loved, Sienna finds herself on another tropical island with the one man she cannot afford to love. Book 9 Tess Tess Andersen is well and truly over her family telling her what to do, criticising her career choices, and her boyfriends, but now she has found a happy niche on Pentecost Island. When her past catches up with her with the arrival of millionaire, Zac Montgomery, Tess has some choices to make. Zac has a reputation that precedes him wherever he goes. He knows he will have to work hard to overcome it now that he has found Tess, his first love, again. Can he convince Tess he is not the bad boy of his reputation? Book 10 Isla Irish dreams or island dreams? Isla's secret is the biggest one of all. Will Pentecost Island be the place where she comes to terms with her past? Ronan Doyle has searched for Isla for a long time. Is he the key to her happiness or will her past ruin their chance of happiness?