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KJ Margaret Austin - Bush Romance Novels

Born and raised in Australia to a Kiwi father and an Aussie mother, K.J Margaret has travelled Australia and Europe respectively. Those experiences helped along by an active imagination, are the fodder for which she writes contemporary romances. Living in a small rural town with her partner and young son, she fits what time she can into writing her novels alongside hobbies and other work commitments. Leaving University with a double major in Ancient History and English Literature, her novels are centred predominately in the Aussie bush. Her male leads are brawny, domineering and family-men at heart. Her leading ladies are intelligent, relatable, and fiercely independent. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh. You’ll fall in love. All the good markers, in the authors' opinion, of the perfect contemporary outback romance.

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KJ Margaret Austin - Aussie Bush Romance Author

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Holding Hart

Blurb:

Constance Wells believed she'd heard the last of the Emerson clan when she was eight years old and her mother died, the Emerson patriarch unaccepting of her parents' relationship a fact well-known. But when her grandfather suffers a crippling accident, he's left with little choice but to turn to his illegitimate granddaughter for help. Seeing the family-run and owned Bed and Breakfast with the attached, internationally recognized horse breeding name, in the hands of anyone other than an Emerson; not something he's about to let happen.

Determined to prove a point to her grandfather...and perhaps herself...Constance is up to the task of taking on the mammoth spread.

But when a spunky, rude, turning-up-uninvited neighbour, Josh Hart, steps into the picture. He proves a greater distraction than Constance first counted on.

Expect the unexpected, and even the best-laid plans will be thrown out the window. Can the love of a good old country boy, and the support of her new family keep the old demons at bay? Or will her niggling suspicions that she's just not good enough for the Emerson name, drive her away from the one place in the whole world truly hers.

Captivating Faith

"She left with a secret. He stayed with a broken heart. Now they’ve got a kid, a fixer-upper, and one last shot at forever."

Seven years after Faith ghosted Glen Innes (and Jackson Hart), she’s back with baggage—including the son Jackson never knew existed. Jackson’s done waiting, and he's not about to let Faith’s fear—or her fire-and-brimstone family drama—stand in the way of the future they could’ve had.

She came to sell the house. He came to claim his family. Love, laughter, second chances (and small-town meddling) are all on the table in this sweet and sassy story of healing, hope, and hanging on when it counts.

Tempting Heather

Blurb

Follow Heather, the devoted manager of Emerson's Bed n Breakfast and Horse Stud Farm, and Nathaniel, a captivating hotelier magnate, as their romance unfolds amidst the idyllic backdrop of Glen Innes.

As their relationship deepens, Heather finds herself entangled in the whirlwind of her demanding role, compounded by the intensity of the approaching Polocrosse Season. Yet, amidst the thrill of training horses and mentoring teams, dark shadows loom, threatening their happiness.

With each page, you'll be drawn deeper into a tale of suspense and passion as Heather and Nathaniel confront the chilling presence of a dangerous stalker. With their love put to the ultimate test, they must navigate suspicion and fear, determined to protect their happily ever after.

Join Heather and Nate on a heart-pounding journey where love triumphs over adversity, reminding us all of the enduring power of love and friendship. Don't miss out on the rollercoaster ride of emotions in "Tempting Heather"—a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Quick Reads - ONLY Her

Blurb:

She wasn't looking for love. He wasn't expecting to fall.

Linnea Quinn has no time for romance. Between her new job as a receptionist for the countries largest banking corporation, and raising her ten-year-old brother, love is a luxury she can't afford - especially when it comes in the tall, muscled, tatted up body of her new boss, the companies CEO.

Barnaby "Bear" Van Doren Jr. knows the value of hard work and perseverance, despite having been born with a proverbial silver spoon in his mouth. He's worked hard to drag the family name, and business, out of impending financial ruin and back to the top. The moment he meets Linnea - watching from the inside of his darkened cars interior like a creeper - he's captivated. She's intelligent, guarded, and not the least bit impressed by his last name, or billionaire status.

But with meddling relatives, "friends" with ulterior motives, and the weight of two very different worlds between them - falling for each other might just be the easy part. Trusting it's real? That's where it gets complicated.

'Only Her' is a sweet, steamy, and satisfying romantic short story about unexpected love, emotional healing, and finding forever where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of quick, fell-good reads with heart and heat.

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The dusty red earth, the old shed, a handbag that feels like home… 🌿🦘

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