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Love in a Sunburnt Land Volume 2: Australian Romance Anthology Kindle Edition

by Susan Mackie (Author), Rhonda Forrest (Author), Louise Forster (Author), Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
From the authors who brought you Love in a Sunburnt Land Volume 1 - five 'single dad' stories that will move you to tears, laughter and leave you just a little bit breathless. Five engaging novellas by five Aussie authors.

All My Heart by Rhonda Forrest

A new job in a small town. She only has to last six months.

A short-term teaching position in Tranquil Bay, North Queensland is an exciting option for Tess. Warmer weather, slower pace and a change of scenery are just what she is looking for and will add skills to her resume for moving back to Canberra at the end of the year. A romance with a burly footballer adds spice to her stay, however she soon realises that not everyone can be trusted. Will the complexities of a small town and new school send her home sooner than she anticipated or will she discover a reason to stay?

The Green Place by Louise Forster

Magic can happen anywhere but in this small country town, it’s extra special.

International journalist Grace Taylor has in the past handled many dangerous assignments and is ready for any situation. Joe Mathews has a passion for sustainable farming. How can two such diverse people get on? And why does writing a feature on a reluctant Aussie farmer have her questioning her very future? He wants nothing to do with being a feature in a women’s magazine that his sister arranged, with her parting words, ‘it’s time.’ He and his nine-year-old son have been on their own for two years, and happily so. Is he ready to deal with the reaction they both have when Grace blows into their home and community?

Love in Between by Leanne Lovegrove

Finding community, and love, in the most unexpected place.

Caleb Stirling has never had it easy, but he’s worked hard and is a stellar chef of his own five-star restaurant in Sydney. Over one fateful week his world crumbles around him and he finds himself in an outback country town where everything he’s ever known is threatened.

Bridie Finch is the lifeblood of Bellethorpe. Need something done? Give it to Bridie. She’s so busy looking after the community, her father and their strawberry farm, she fails to care for herself.

Now, Caleb must care for his orphaned niece. But Bridie needs a chef for the annual Bastille Day Festival and, unwillingly, he lands the role. But there’s no place to hide in town and soon the locals discover who he really is. Instead of rejecting him, they rally with support and quickly both Bellethorpe and Bridie get under his skin.

A sweet small-town story of community, being accepted and finding love in the most unexpected of places.

Meggie & Max by Susan Mackie

He’s the new Vet with something to hide. She’s got a wedding to organise.

Meggie’s in Barrington for her brother’s wedding, local Vet Angus Hamilton. After working overseas for years, she hasn’t told her family she’s not going back. And she hasn’t told them why.

Max is the Locum Vet hired to help out in the lead up to the wedding and during the honeymoon. But he doesn’t arrive alone.

They each need to move on from their past. When their secrets are revealed, will it empower them, or tear them apart?

The Song by Emma Powell

Tina Lombardi is a star. But something is missing.

After winning Sing to Win Tina became an overnight homegrown Aussie sensation. Running away to the US after a very public meltdown she built a career there. But something is missing. When she returns to Australia to judge on the same show she realised what that was. Connection. Not just to home but to another person’s heart. When she meets Clay, the local singing farmer and his equally talented daughter the connection is strong. But will she end up choosing stardom over her own heart?

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Five Aussie authors - ten small town stories
Love in a Sunburnt Land anthologies
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09YR7JBYG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Small Town Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 3, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 593 pages
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  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ Love in a Sunburnt Land
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  1. Louise Forster

    Louise Forster

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    Hi, and thanks for taking a moment to read a little about me. I discovered the joy of writing while backpacking through Europe, visiting various parts of Australia and watching people go about their daily lives. Once home (writing as Lucy Forster), I won the Emma Darcy Award in 2000. In 2008, my book came 3rd in the Charter Oak Romance Writers Golden Acorn Excellence In Writing Contest in the US, with my story, The Secret Life Of Bob, now titled Home Truths in Tumble Creek, which became a bestseller on Amazon Australia, as did the sequel, Tumble Creek. I love writing strong heroines, women who strive to make their dreams a reality. I also love writing about rugged men who can deal with the country just as well as the city. Men with kind hearts and gentle souls. Find more reviews on Author Central.

    I live on a small property with my husband, extended family, three rescue dogs, two cats, and two possums who have their own little apartment under the carport.

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    Small towns, big stories.

    A voracious reader, Susan dreamed of becoming a writer from the age of eight. Career advisors told her it wasn't a real thing and suggested journalism. So she became a journalist, then took a zig-zag path to publish her first book in 2020, via a varied career in publishing, marketing, tourism and small business. Susan even worked in State Government for a few years (but she doesn't talk about that much).

    Nervous about the release of Charlie's Will, she told Bloke while sitting on the sofa one night, that she'd be happy if she sold fifty. Charlie's Will quickly reached Number One in its genre on Amazon - motivating Susan to crack on with more stories and take her writing seriously. Finally. Now Susan is a happy Indie Publisher and offers services to other writers (editing, formatting). She is also the publisher of the Love in a Sunburnt Land Anthology series, co-authored with four (quite brilliant) Aussie women.

    Susan loves engaging with fellow authors and readers, and she discovered something she thought was kinda funny. A lot of authors tell her they're introverted. It's a writerly thing, apparently. But (and here's the funny bit), Susan isn't. Introverted. Not one bit. Not at all. Speaking and presenting at writers festivals, conferences and libraries is totally her thing.

    So it's okay to send Susan a message, ask a question and chat on social media. She thrives on it and will always respond. Send her a photo of one of her books 'in the wild' and she'll share it. Everywhere.

    Every person and every place has a story to tell.

    Do you drive by old homes and wonder about the lives of those that built them, lived there, loved and lost?

    Writers tell such stories. Sometimes real, sometimes imagined. Often both.

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  • Mrs. Helen Sibbritt
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful stories sure to make you smile
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
    A lovely anthology of stories about single dads, and them discovering love again and looking towards the future, these stories are set in beautiful small towns that are always there for each other and they are all beautifully written and are sure to please any reader.

    All My Heart
    Rhonda Forrest

    When school teacher Tess moves to Tranquil Bay in North Queensland for a short teaching position, she never even thinks that it will change her life forever, these students are nothing like her private school students and even though they give her a hard time at first it is not long before she and them are learning together. When she meets one of her students father’s, single dad Joel and they hit it off so well and an accident brings them closer together, Tess soon discovers that being in Tranquil Bay with Joel is the place she should be.
    Beautifully written, this is filled with lots of emotion as the reader gets to know Joel and Tess and the students, a beautiful town that I would love to visit.

    The Green Place
    Louise Forster

    Grace is an investigative reporter and has travelled the world in many dangerous places but at the moment she is on assignment for Vogue magazine and doing a piece on sustainable farming and is sent to country Victoria and to meet farmer Joe, Joe is a single dad and not overly impressed about Grace arriving but when they meet there is a spark that neither can deny and soon Grace is getting on so well his son and himself that life is moving forward in a very happy way for them all.
    This story is filled with emotion and fabulous characters and such a fabulous setting, such a happy story filled with love.

    Love Between
    Leanne Lovegrove

    Caleb is a top chef in the city until disaster hits and then he loses his sister and suddenly Caleb is now fathering his five year old niece in a small country town Bellthorpe and not coping really well that is until local Bridie, strawberry farmer steps in and changes everything. I loved Caleb and Bridie and the community who step in and help as needed it shows love and caring in such a fabulous way.
    This is a moving and beautiful story that is sure to make any true romance readers heart soar with happiness.

    Meggie & Max
    Susan Mackie

    I loved being back in Barrington, it was like coming home to family as we meet newcomer Max and his son they have been through some tough times and a new start in this beautiful town maybe just what they need.
    Meggie is home from The States for her brother’s wedding, her decision to not go back is fabulous news for Angus and Rose and when Meggie meets the new locum vet Max and his gorgeous son life is suddenly making lots of sense and with so much joy.
    A beautiful story, fabulous characters and a fabulous small country town that is just the place to start over.

    The Son
    Emma Powell

    Tina has finally returned to Australia after years in The States, this music star’s life has not been what most people would think it should be, and when she is judging a talent contest the one that shot her to fame she really starts to think about her life and future.
    Clay is a local farmer and single dad but he is also one fabulous singer as is his daughter Samantha and Samantha is entered into the contest as well, meeting Tina has Clay thinking about his future and soon Clay has Tina on his mind more than he maybe should.
    Clay and Tina are drawn together and the spark and pull is something that cannot be denied for long, it was beautiful to see them both find such happiness and joy as they both deserved.

    I loved volume one and I love this one even more, I do highly recommend this book to any reader who loves a good story that is sure to keep you turning the pages, packed with emotions and fabulous characters it will leave you feeling very happy as we see some wonderful people find love and happiness.
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  • Merry Jelks- Emmanuel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2022
    These stories from the land down under are a quick read with a lot of love and second chances. These stories drew me in and had me all caught up in the drama surrounding these single dads. I connected with the characters and found myself in their corners to get their happily ever after. The stories are descriptively well written, and I loved all five but "All My Heart" and "Love in Between" stood out for me. All of the stories are outstanding, but I connected with these two.

    I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  • Jeanne Richardson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2022
    I received a free copy of this boxset via booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

    This is a five book collection of short stories. All the stories are well written and kept you interested. I loved the characters. All of the authors did a great job at writing a good story.
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  • Diane McKewin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love In a Sunburnt Land Volume 2
    Reviewed in Australia on June 4, 2024
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    All My Heart by Rhonda Forrest
    Teacher Tess leaves a prestigious Canberra School for a six month stay in the North Queensland beachside town of Tranquil Bay.
    Together with the heat in the north compared to Canberra, Tess finds the locals somewhat different to what she is used to.
    The students in her new school are nothing like she has experienced before...but there is good reason for that as she will soon find out.
    Enter Tom, footballer and all round good time guy. After her experience in the City, even the guys here are a different breed.
    But, as Tess further experiences life in a small country town, she eventually finds that no matter where you live, people are still basically the same.

    The Green Place by Louise Foster
    Joe and his nine year old son Finn live in their particular part of paradise...Binowee, The Green Place.
    Into their lives comes Grace, journalist with Vogue, to write a story about Joe's successful venture with his farm.
    Joe and Finn's life is not at all what Grace is used to. Here is a farmer who manages his property very well indeed, raises his son beautifully and daily bakes bread! Completing their family is delightful mut, Luna.
    Who, I ask, could ever resist life in the country when presented with this scenario.
    Grace, as a journalist, has travelled to all parts of the world, covered all the difficult stories, so surely this job is a charm. But, a previous assignment comes back to haunt Grace.

    Love in Between by Leanne Lovegrove
    Calab arrives in the small town of Bellethorpe, full of loss... his sister and his once thriving business due to a scandal.
    He has come to care for his five year old niece, Sybella, who is much loved and cared for by the little town.
    Bridie is the town's 'go to' person for help in organising almost everything. Currently in progress is the annual French Festival which takes place because of the history of World War I and the French history of the town. But Bridie also has her own problems at home.
    Caleb is not at all what Bridie was looking for or expected.
    Can this little country town be the redemption of Caleb and convince him that this is the place to raise his little niece.

    Meggie & Max by Susan Mackie
    Back to Barrington, a place to start over.
    Veterinarian Max Masters arrives at Barrington as temporary locum for Angus Hamilton who prepares for his marriage to Rose and their honeymoon. Together with Max is his eight year old son Tommy.
    At the same time, Meggie Hamilton arrives home from her job in Napa Valley, California. Meggie has come home for her brother's wedding but also there is trauma attached to her departure from Napa and her decision will be to stay close to family or to return to her previous life.
    Meggie & Max is a heartwarming story of family, friendship, compassion and caring such as is always found within life in the country.
    Can Meggie and Max each find their way through past traumas and learn to love again?
    Thank you Susan, such a delight to be back at Barrington with this story. Great to catch up with characters from previous stories and I do hope there will be further delights for us at Barrington.

    The Song by Emma Powell
    Back in Australia after living overseas for some years, Tina Lombardi arrives in a small country town in Victoria as one of the judges of the local talent show.
    Not only is Tina a judge for the local show, she also has a successful singing career.
    Clay Reynolds is very much a country man. He and his daughter Samantha run their successful dairy farm.
    But Clay is not only a farmer, he is also a singer limited to his local area due to his circumstances and responsibilities. His daughter is one of the entrants in the talent quest.
    Tina and Clay's story may seem impossible, but the connection they each feel can't be ignored.
    A delightful story, beautiful setting and the supporting characters are a real treat.

    Thank you to all five Authors in this Anthology. I have loved your stories and look forward to more.
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  • Julia Reynolds
    5.0 out of 5 stars love in a sunburnt land
    Reviewed in Australia on September 4, 2023
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    A great collections from some wonderful writers, telling beautiful stories of love blossoming when one Lear expects, all in our beautiful countryside. A must read
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  • Judith Byrne
    4.0 out of 5 stars Love in a Sunburnt Land Volume 2
    Reviewed in Australia on January 7, 2023
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    This story was ok, read it quite quickly,needed a bit more of something,couldn’t quite get into it.Pleasant afternoon read for me.
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  • Di
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing dads
    Reviewed in Australia on June 14, 2023
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    Amazing short stories of single dads. Wow...loved every one of them.
    Intriguing excitement in every one. Hope there is a volume 3 very soon
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