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?
Trying to escape from grief over the death of her husband, Elizabeth Fuller embarks with her 12-year-old son on a journey to the Australian Outback. Seeking answers she has no questions for, she finds herself a participant in "the most meaningful and exciting adventure on earth". In this other world, when her heart seems most wrenched and she feels most out of place, Fuller enters through a gateway to comfort and love.
How far would you go to protect the ones you love? Sky Griffin's mother is missing. Vanished in what seems like a second. Could she have just wandered off? Or is her disappearance more than meets the eye? Sky is convinced that whatever happened was not an accident, and in fact may hold more secrets than anyone expects. Thus begins her frantic search for answers, for the truth behind her mother's whereabouts. But the chase to find her turns out to be complex in ways Sky could never have imagined, even in her former days in the police force. Extreme measures are taken to find her mother, as Sky goes undercover, disguising her identity in order to find out what might have happened. In the process, she's forced to leave behind the love of her life and her young son, a feat difficult enough in itself. Sky's torrid investigation becomes a mess of emotions, as she struggles to cope with her distance from her family and the fact that she may never see her mother again. Her expedition is complicated further by her encounter with a beautiful woman named Meg. Will Sky leave her old life behind and remain here with Meg, forever searching for her mother? Or will she solve the mystery and return to her loved ones? Author Tammy Snow takes us on a thrilling journey full of twist and turns, passion and deceit, and everything in between through the stunning conclusion. Tammy Snow has been an avid reader since winning her first "bookworm" contest in the first grade. "Grey Sky" is her first novel. Although Tammy never imagined herself as a writer, she has a passion for words and found that writing provides a wonderful outlet for an often vivid imagination. Growing up in conservative and beautiful Provo, Utah, she was an athlete and excelled in volleyball, basketball, softball and track & field. In 1996, she moved from Provo to Edmonds, Washington, a suburb of Seattle, where she worked at a software company until 2008, leaving to start her own user experience organization. Tammy lives with her partner Dayna, her son Tre', and their two cats, Theo and Jaz.
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?
A guide to viewing stars, the moon, planets, meteors, comets, and aurora through binoculars. Features a foreword by renowned astronomer and writer David Levy. Includes a complete guide to current binocular brands and models and explains what to look for in each season.
Do you believe in love at first sight? Violet Valentine is heading south for Christmas when her vehicle breaks down on a back road near Bindarra Creek. Fleeing a difficult situation in Brisbane, a broken-down car in the middle of nowhere is the last thing she needs. With no phone service, and resigned to spending the night sleeping rough, she is relieved, and somewhat amused when she is rescued by a dashing stranger on a white horse. Joe Rossiter is riding the boundary fences of his recently purchased property on Sam, his favourite old horse, and is dismayed by the amount of fencing work he needs to do. His mood lifts when he encounters a beautiful woman who has set up camp near his creek. Violet has to wait in Bindarra Creek for her car to be repaired and when the word gets around that she is a horse doctor, she receives an offer of a contract at a local horse stud. But the last thing Violet wants to do is settle in one place or give in to her attraction to Joe Rossiter. Can Joe convince Violet that Bindarra Creek is a place for her to belong?
When Jaclyn Douglas is posted to Bindarra Creek Central School as the new principal, she has plans to bring the school forward. Hiding a difficult past behind an aloof exterior, this committed career woman finds it hard to be accepted by the community. When Ryan Rossiter, her nemesis, turns up in town, Jaclyn wonders what else can go wrong in her life. If only Ryan wasn’t one of the good guys. Ryan Rossiter has had enough of city life and moves to his property on the outskirts of Bindarra Creek. He can’t afford to live off the land, so he continues his work as a building contractor for the Education Department. Meeting up with Jaclyn again is a shock, because he knows very well why she can’t be trusted. Why has she moved to this small loyal community? Can Ryan believe her assertion that she is here to stay? And more to the point, can he resist the attraction that this woman holds for him, or will she pull him into her web of lies?
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?
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!
