A small country town. A conscientious cop. And a whole lot of secrets. Constable Rhys Morton is new to Featherwood Falls and knows one thing for certain—he wants to remain in this village as much as he wants to remain a cop. But just as he uncovers troubling historical information, an accusation threatens his security and he must weigh up his options. Should he pursue the cold case and risk ruffling powerful feathers, or protect his future and a budding romance? Claire Shepherd is still reeling from her father’s death and when fresh heartbreak strikes, she seeks peace in the haven of Featherwood Station, her childhood home. Sparks fly between Claire and the new cop in town and she is torn between her dream of managing her father’s legacy or falling for a man whose position is only temporary. Alarm bells chime when new neighbours move in. Is this little town the sleepy hollow Rhys believed it to be? Desperate to uncover local secrets, he seeks Claire’s help. After all, she knows the area and he has nothing to lose—except his heart. Secrets is Rhys and Claire’s story and the second in the Featherwood Falls series.
In a town teaming with secrets, three women find themselves inexplicably entwined. At the edge of her future, sixteen-year-old Zoe teeters, uncertain. The vibrant city with its dazzling lights, familiar sounds and scents, and close friends exudes adventure and a dream career. But when unexpected tragedy strikes, she is left to navigate the world on her own, gripped by loneliness and fear. Lola is feeling the weight of her years. Despite a loving husband, a flourishing business and a circle of faithful friends, she’s missing something. While she pours her soul into a menagerie of sick and abandoned animals, her heart aches for the return of her only child. At forty-two and feeling lonely, Emma is free at last. Lost love and an unwavering commitment to her late mother have confined her to the quiet charm of Featherwood Falls. And while her role as teacher’s aide at the local school fills her days, she longs for something to happen—something that will transform her existence and redefine her life. Can Featherwood Falls offer the key to uniting these women? Or will a dangerous voice from the past destroy family bonds, challenging the discovery of love and hope.
A Festive season like no other is coming to Featherwood Falls. The weather is warming and Ginny prepares for a happy, healthy and trouble-free festive season on the farm. Francene seeks a return to her culinary roots and a secure future, while Bryn battles his demons as he waits for his broken body to heal. But as Christmas approaches and wedding bells ring, life takes unexpected turns. The residents of Featherwood Falls may have more to handle than they ever imagined possible. Celebrate this festive season Down Under with the community of Featherwood Falls in this emotional final instalment of Heather Reyburn’s bestselling series.
Adrift after a series of disappointments, Briony Shepherd finds herself at a crossroad. To remain in a job that has lost its shine or to make a new life elsewhere. Her hometown beckons, and amidst the vast landscapes of country Queensland, Featherwood Falls becomes the haven she needed. As she and her fiancé embrace a life-changing opportunity, the arrival of carefree travellers infuses new energy into the town, igniting hope, a sense of kinship … and intrigue. But when a visitor arrives, hidden secrets surface and Briony’s newfound venture is challenged by an unimaginable historical tragedy. Featherwood Falls, with its enigmatic charm, becomes the setting for an enthralling tale of love, resilience, and the courage to embrace unforeseen beginnings.
To lose a loved one is tragic, but to lose a lifetime of dreams? Unthinkable. Alone on a two thousand hectare sheep and cattle property, Ginny Shepherd questions her husband’s sudden death, convinced it was no accident. As a series of farm related incidents unravel, heightening her suspicions, her livelihood is put under threat. Featherwood Station is Ginny’s lifeblood—her passion, her home, and her haven and she is determined it will stay that way. But it seems someone else wants the property as much as she does and will stop at nothing to get it. When a stranger finds a forgotten token gifted to him as a child, distant memories set him on a path to pursue his grandfather’s dream. But, greeted with more questions than answers, he finds life in the heart of Queensland’s Granite Belt more difficult than expected. A smouldering attraction forms between he and Ginny, alarm bells sound and frightening events escalate. Ginny’s life is in danger. Is the stranger who he says he is? Or could it be that someone has a grudge to settle?
Fed up with life under scrutiny, Ashleigh Paton considers her grandmother’s favourite saying—“Escape to the Country! A Change is as good as a holiday.” The advice ignites a yearning in Ashleigh to leave city life and all it involves. A teaching position in Featherwood Falls could provide the answer, one she hopes will offer the new life she craves. After all—what could go wrong? It’s better than being unemployed and the reward could be the peace she desires. Damian Cartwright has a secret. Like his eccentric great-aunt, a reclusive life in the bush suits him. Except now his son, Charlie, is old enough to start school, and old enough to be subjected to ridicule. It’s time for action, even if that involves calling a truce with Charlie’s feisty new teacher. When unexplained events occur in the area, young Charlie forces Ashleigh into seeking answers. But uncovering the truth proves more shocking than imagined and sparks fly in more ways than one. Can Ashleigh extinguish the inferno without destroying all she has gained? Or will her dreams be over before they begin?
She had nothing left to lose. At least that’s what she thought. Bronte Miller and her young daughter Madeline leave England and the only home they had ever known when they venture to Australia in search of a new life. A job as Governess on Tullagulla Station in the Queensland outback seems like a good place to start, however the heat, flies and long days of work bring unexpected challenges. As Bronte and Madeline settle into life on Tullagulla, the property is threatened by an unexpected rural crime wave and its residents band together to assist the stock squad. Then, just as a new relationship develops between Bronte and the local vet, a shocking secret is revealed, and her life is once again turned upside down. Will she find the happiness she so desperately wants? Or will the hardships all be for nothing?
A box set that follows three generations of Simpson women as they negotiate love, life and everyday struggles on “Fantail Ridge”, the family farm on a beautiful New Zealand peninsula. Peninsula Promises - Far from home and family, and with the threat of war looming. How can the promise of happiness ever be fulfilled? In 1930s New Zealand, stability and contentment are hard won, especially for a young wife and mother. When Alice Simpson agrees to move to a sheep farm on a windswept peninsula with her husband and children, the lack of a house, electricity, and a decent road weren’t quite what she expected. As she struggles to adapt to the hardships and isolation, Alice relies on the exchange of letters with her sister to raise her spirits. While the beauty of her surroundings seeps into her soul, she encounters an intriguing assortment of animals and characters who bring colour to her days. But just as a sense of contentment creeps into her life, calamity strikes and long kept secrets begin to unravel ... The Lupin Fields - A comfy suburban home, a life filled with love and a large, happy family. Not such a big ask—is it? Dawn Burton is happy with her high heeled shoes, movie nights, and a social, city hairdressing career. She even tolerates her overbearing mother. But all that fades into oblivion when a handsome farmer sweeps her off her feet. With stars in her eyes and dreams of new beginnings she leaves the bustling streets of Auckland behind for her new country life. Except that driving a truck, tending injured wildlife, and rising at cock’s crow to feed demanding, four legged creatures, were complications she hadn’t anticipated. While she struggles with loneliness, a minefield of complex personalities and a tragic loss, relief comes from an unexpected source – the developing bond with her mother-in-law, Alice. Dawn quickly realizes that all choices have consequences. As she rises to the challenges, her love for her husband and country life deepen. But when a series of crises befall the family and a long-held secret is exposed, Dawn finds her world once more shifting under her gumbooted feet … Who would have thought a field of lupins could provide the key to happiness? The Scent of Promise - A family farm, financial hardship, forgiveness, and fortitude. With her thirtieth birthday just around the corner and a dream promotion on the cards at work, rising show jumping star Hannah Simpson has the world at her feet—until a series of events changes her life forever. A disillusioned Hannah answers the call home to Fantail Ridge, the family farm in South Head, New Zealand, only to be shocked by what awaits her there. While having to deal with tragedy, she also faces a mountainous backlog of farm work, and a financial emergency. When a handsome shearer turns up at the farm gate, he seems like an answer to her prayers ... except for his dubious history. Although undeniably capable, not to mention pulse-poundingly attractive, the last thing Hannah wants in her life is another man of questionable integrity. One disastrous relationship is more than enough to put a girl off men forever. But with no other options available, Hannah must recruit the shearer's help if she's to get the struggling, debt-ridden farm back on its feet. Could diversifying into flower growing be a solution? Or is she headed for a lavender-scented disaster that could see Hannah lose her home, her farming future, and her grandparents' hard-won and precious legacy? If you like country life with all its dramas, suspense and of course romance, then this series is for you.
A wedding. A farewell—and an unexpected arrival. A Christmas unlike any other on Tullagulla Station! As another year of drought draws to a close in outback Queensland, Australia, Grace Lansdowne attempts to put her worries aside to host a festive country event for her family and friends. But isn’t Christmas often full of surprises? While memories are relived, a new love blooms and others say farewell. The season for giving certainly rings true this year as those on Tullagulla get more than they wished for.
Escape to Tullagulla (Books 1-4 in the Tullagulla Series) A box set following three resourceful women as they negotiate life and love on “Tullagulla”, a ruggedly beautiful Queensland sheep and cattle station. The Cedar Tree – Grace Campbell agrees to accompany her husband to a run down, sun scorched sheep and cattle station, believing the rural peace will repair her marriage and provide a good life for her growing family. But, as the ramshackle homestead, shaded by an ancient Cedar Tree unravels its secrets, Grace is swept up in the harsh beauty of the outback and thrown into turmoil when the handsome new owner of “Tullagulla” shows up. The English Oak - When Bronte Miller and her young daughter venture to Australia in search of a new life, a job as Governess on Tullagulla Station seems a good place to start. While settling into outback life, love blossoms between Bronte and the local vet as an unexpected rural crime wave hits the property. A shocking secret is revealed, and Bronte’s life is once again turned upside down. The Pepperina Grove - A milestone birthday. A job she no longer enjoys. And a marriage in tatters. When her world comes crashing around her, Louisa Crothers takes time out in a holiday cottage on Tullagulla to relive childhood memories, renew her passion for painting and allow the peace and serenity of the country to guide her decisions. As heart-rending events unravel, Louisa develops an unexpected bond with the solitary station hand and finds herself questioning the value of her return to the city and all it contains. A Tullagulla Christmas - As another year of drought draws to a close in outback Queensland, Grace Lansdowne attempts to put her worries aside to host a festive country event for her extended family and friends. But isn’t Christmas often full of surprises? The season for giving certainly rings true this year as the Tullagulla women get more than they wished for. If you like country life with all its dramas, suspense and of course romance, then this series is for you.
