Bücher von Annie Seaton

Come and meet the three Richards Brothers: Dominic, Tomas and Alexandre, three Aussie blokes with an Italian heritage as they find love in the most unexpected places.The Trouble with Paradise:Professor Melissa McIntyre makes one mistake, but it is a night to remember. The tropical island holiday after her beloved grandfather's funeral was supposed to be balm for her soul, and not create more worry.When Dominic Richards moves back to his hometown to take up a new job, the last person he expects to discover as his new assistant professor is the beautiful woman he spent a memorable night with on a tropical island.Nic doesn't do forever but having Melissa around has him thinking maybe he could.But Melissa is not one bit interested... or is she?(Note: this is a revised and expanded edition of Holiday Affair originally published, 2012)Marry in HasteFree-spirited sex therapist Brianna Ballantine has four days to find a fiancé so she can inherit her birth mother's Italian villa. Commitment is not on the agenda. Writing her sex therapy book and signing legal papers are. And once all is said and done, she'll return home to Scotland. For finance guru Tomas Richards, relationships have been a bad investment-give him stocks and shares any day. When Tomas offers a marriage of convenience to help Brianna secure her inheritance, this gorgeous, quirky woman promises an affair to remember, despite family complications at every turn.(Note: this is a revised and expanded edition of Italian Affair, originally published, 2013)Outback SunriseJessica Trent wants to be a full-time writer for Cuisine magazine, but in order to land the gig she has to snare a one-on-one with the reclusive Alessandro Ricardo, a man hell-bent on staying out of the limelight. The last thing she expects as she heads to Crocodile Springs resort in northern Australia is to end up travelling across the Outback with a rugged and far too gorgeous barramundi fisherman.Ex-lawyer Alex Richards protects his privacy and his heart in equal measure. So when a Yankee bombshell in need of a ride turns up and threatens both, he decides to teach her a lesson. As they make their way through the wild country together, the attraction between them is hard to ignore. Alex must choose between his heart or letting go of his past.(Note: this is a revised and expanded edition of Outback Affair originally published, 2013.)

As the summer heat heralds the approach of Christmas, the Augathella community comes together to celebrate the festive season: locals come home, families gather, Christmas concerts end the school term, and the summer holidays begin.Emily Jansen, the new teacher who is slowly settling into town cherishes the traditions of Christmas. Luke Elliott, a regular visitor, stays in town but Emily and Luke find themselves at a crossroads amid the festive cheer. Can they find their happy place as their sad, shared past is revisited?In this town where families come together and love endures, will Emily and Luke discover that love is worth fighting for?Will they discover that the magic of Christmas can heal hearts?

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 work he needs to do before he can stock the property with sheep. Perhaps he made the wrong decision deciding to settle in Bindarra Creek? 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 four weeks for her car part to be imported, and when the word gets around that she is a horse doctor, she receives offers of employment and a contract at a local horse farm quickly arrive. 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?

Love arrives where you least expect it.Emily Jansen arrives in Augathella with a heavy heart and a secret. As a new teacher at the local primary school, she's determined to start anew and provide the best for her one-year-old daughter. As Emily slowly makes connections in town, she is stunned to encounter Luke Elliott, a man from her past. Despite their connection, Emily is hesitant to let her guard down.Jenna Wilson observes them with interest; her relationship with Luke is just beginning, but her emotions are thrown into turmoil when she meets Amelia's brother, Josh Foley. Josh has arrived in town on a mission of his own: to inspect his sister Amelia's fiancé before her impending wedding to local, Ben Riley. He doesn't appreciate Jenna's criticism as they come head-to-head and attraction ignites.Can Emily risk her heart again with the man she let her down? Can Jenna risk her heart, especially to a man whose life is far away from the town she has come to love?But love blooms in the most unexpected places

Sophie Mason learned to fend for herself in an abusive relationship; she recovered and married her one-time love, but her self-confidence is not what it seems. Her husband, Kent, wants to start a family but doesn't tell Sophie the real reason he is keen to try for their first child. Sophie's excuse is that she is busy helping her sister-in-law, Callie Cartwright, with the new twins and their three older brothers.Will each of them share the truth with the other, or is the misunderstanding enough to threaten their marriage?

Gia Carelli is a talented artist who works in the family restaurant in Tuscany and dreams of a life where her strict parents allow her to move to Florence to pursue the art she lives and breathes. The expectation that she will marry a local boy and raise a horde of bambini, as the rest of her siblings have done, is one she fights to no avail.When a gorgeous, wealthy stranger visits their village, Gia wonders if maybe her stars are about to change.Nic Baldini has returned to his villa for a much-needed summer break away from the responsibilities of his dominating family. The joy and sadness of Gia's paintings touch his soul; her raw talent and passion eclipse the art he has always dabbled in.In order to gain Gia's trust, Nic lies about his identity so he can assist her to organise an exhibition. As their patron-protegée relationship is quickly overtaken by desire, Nic realises that one tiny lie could cost him the woman he's falling for. Will their intense attraction to each other allow their love to grow, or will the lies and deceit prevent a happy ever after?

When Jenna Wilson heads out to Augathella to start a new business venture with her friend, Alana, the last person she expects to meet is a long-lost relative, who appears to be the local town drunk.Old Reg wants nothing to do with the newcomer who's bought his house. Silly girl is going to start up a business doomed to fail.Will family relationships mend as Reg and Jenna get to know each other?

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 McLaren'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?

Forced to move from the safe haven of her in-law's farmhouse, single mum, Cathy Kendall is horrified she must return to the renovated River Cottage - a house that holds secrets and sad memories. When builders discover bones beneath the old house and the site is declared a crime scene, speculation and gossip engulf Bindarra Creek.Landscaper, Grant Cummings has returned to his hometown to seek justice and it suits him to keep a close eye on Cathy. As the investigation progresses, attraction flares between them.But when a series of suspicious events threaten Cathy's life, should she share her suspicions with Grant? Or is his mysterious past a warning that trusting him could prove deadly?Welcome to the latest Bindarra Creek romances. You will love re-visiting this quaint country town and its quirky community as compelling characters search for love and happiness. Don't miss out on these seven mystery romances by best-selling Australian authors.

Who knew overhearing a private conversation would change her life forever?When Kimberley Riordan realises how much trouble her long-time friend, Quinn Calthorpe is in, she knows she must find a way to help him.But if Quinn discovers her plan, Kimberley knows he will leave Augathella and lose his cattle station. She enlists the help of her sister, determined to make Quinn fall in love with her, even though she isn't in love with him.But Cupid delivers unexpected results, and Kimberley's plans are destined for a fall.What will she do when she discovers that Quinn has always been in love with her?

Bec Hunter, an Augathella local and nurse at the local health centre, is driven by a strong work ethic and commitment to her career. Working and studying for a Master's degree in aged care, leaves her little time for socialising. She has a life plan that does not include a relationshipTravelling guitarist, Matt Randall is new to town and doesn't intend to stay long, but his plans are thrown into turmoil when he is injured rescuing a young child, and is admitted to the health centre.Intense chemistry sparks between patient and nurse. Bec pretends indifference to the newcomer, and Matt fights his attraction to the feisty nurse.Will they overcome their differences as fate throws them together at every turn?

Spend a month on Pentecost Island and experience an amazing adventure between nine friends, the challenges they face, the past threatening to come between them, and their enduring friendship as they start up a new resort.Tess Anderson is well and truly over her family telling her what to do, criticising her career choices, and her boyfriends, but now she has found a happy niche on Pentecost Island. When her past catches up with her with the arrival of millionaire, Zac Montgomery, Tess has to learn to trust again.Zac's reputation precedes him wherever he goes-he knows he will have to work hard to overcome itthe perception, now that he has finally found Tess.Can Zac convince Tess, he is telling the truth?

Longing to be loved, Sienna finds herself on a tropical island with the one man she cannot afford to love

The delightful stories of the four McDougall siblings as they find true love.1. Jenni McDougal''s family have worked hard to build their fishing and charter business in the remote coastal outback town of Second Chance Bay. If Jenni can''t trust him, what is there to keep Jake in Second Chance Bay?But can he leave the woman he loves a second time?2. When Don McDougal skippers an adventure cruise to the remote waterways of the Kimberleys, a new hostess joins the family charter boat.But Clare Templeton is in jeopardy... and Don steps in to keep her safe.Will his attraction to this beautiful woman break down the barriers Clare puts up at every turn?3. Reclusive potter and single mother, Nicole Curtis, has a three year lease with the former owner. Dane was unaware that the house had a tenant, and he expects her to move out. Nicole digs her heels in, fearing for their lives if she and four-year-old Binnie have to move from this house in the wilderness.Can Dane remain immune to the gentle charms of this woman and convince her to leave?4. Matt and Sara grew up together, and a broken relationship in the city, has destroyed Sara''s trust. When Sara and Caroline arrive in town, Sara thinks Matt would be a perfect partner for her friend, and it will also entice Caroline her to stay in the remote area.But Matt has already lost Sara once, can he convince her now, he is the right man for her?