Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams. (2024). **4.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 3 January 2024** Mildura, Northern Victoria, 1956. Isabel has ambitions to be a great chef, but cooking for locals in a… Continue reading Heart of the River by Cheryl Adnams. (2024).
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Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. (2023).
Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. (2023). (Rachel Krall; #2) **4.5 out of 5 stars** Suspected serial killer Terence Bailey is about to be released from prison when he gets a surprise visit from social media influencer Maddison Logan. Hours later she disappears. The FBI reluctantly calls in true-crime podcaster Rachel Krall for help in finding… Continue reading Dark Corners by Megan Goldin. (2023).
The Willow Tree Wharf by Léonie Kelsall. (2023).
The Willow Tree Wharf by Léonie Kelsall. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** Samantha, owner of Settlers Bridge café Ploughs and Pies, is short on confidence and big on regrets. Married young to fill the void of an unhappy childhood, Sam is still in the same small town she grew up in. Will the end… Continue reading The Willow Tree Wharf by Léonie Kelsall. (2023).
Sunshine Through The Rain by Penelope Janu. (2023).
Sunshine Through The Rain by Penelope Janu. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 29 November 2023** Country vet Primrose knows about heartache but she's found a place to call home in Ballimore. She has… Continue reading Sunshine Through The Rain by Penelope Janu. (2023).
The Things That Matter Most by Gabbie Stroud. (2023).
The Things That Matter Most by Gabbie Stroud. (2023). **5 out of 5 stars** The staff of St Margaret's Primary School are hanging by a thread with a litigation pending, the school due for registration, and a powerful journalist parent getting involved. The teachers are trying to be professional but they are unravelling personally. Tyson… Continue reading The Things That Matter Most by Gabbie Stroud. (2023).
A Shadow At The Door by Jo Dixon. (2024).
A Shadow At The Door by Jo Dixon. (2024). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free advance readers copy of this novel; published 3 January 2024** After a brutal attack and the breakdown of her marriage, Remi knows it's safer to rely on anyone. She's living in… Continue reading A Shadow At The Door by Jo Dixon. (2024).
Never A Hero by Vanessa Len. (2023).
Never A Hero by Vanessa Len. (2023). (Monsters; #2). *Young Adult* **4 out of 5 stars** Despite the odds, Joan achieved the impossible by resetting the timeline and saving her family by destroying the hero, Nick. But it all comes at a terrible cost. She alone remembers what happened and knows that there is a… Continue reading Never A Hero by Vanessa Len. (2023).
Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder by Kerryn Mayne. (2023).
Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder by Kerryn Mayne. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** Lenny Marks is good at not remembering: she has spent the last 20 plus years not thinking about the day her mother left but she's never forgotten her stepfather's parting words, 'you did this'. Now 37, Lenny prefers contentment and… Continue reading Lenny Marks Gets Away With Murder by Kerryn Mayne. (2023).
A Woman’s Work by Victoria Purman. (2023).
A Woman's Work by Victoria Purman. (2023). **4.5 out of 5 stars** 1956, Melbourne. While everyone is excited for the upcoming Olympics, the women of Australia are cooking up a storm for the 'Australian Women's Weekly' cooking contest. The generous prize could be life-changing. For war widow single mum Ivy, a win could mean spending… Continue reading A Woman’s Work by Victoria Purman. (2023).
The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser. (2023).
The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser. (2023). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 29 November 2023** 1898: Bendigo, Victoria. Evie has worked hard to build a clientele for her hats. But her reputation is… Continue reading The Milliner of Bendigo by Darry Fraser. (2023).
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