Review: Danger in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 5) by Nicole Flockton

Who can you trust when danger arises?

School teacher Matilda Marchant arrives in Bunya Junction ready to leave her past, and an ex who won’t take no for an answer, behind. The challenge of re-opening the one-teacher school is just what she needs. Add in a house as part of the deal, and she’s packing her bags before the ink is dry on the contract. But when she arrives, the house is a mess and uninhabitable. Feeling misled, she runs straight into Drew Bradford, the town’s resident police officer.

Drew Bradford is restless. His friends are settling down, he’s the only police officer in town, and he’s thinking about relocating to the city. The last thing he expects is the way the sassy new teacher opens his eyes to possibilities he thought lost, especially when they discover a mutual love for all things home renovation. Purchasing the dilapidated house seemed obvious to Drew and as he and Matilda restore it to its former glory, they grow closer still.

But danger is coming. The man Matilda left behind doesn’t want to give her up and Drew will do anything he can to keep her, and the future he wants with her, safe.

 

My Review:

An entertaining romance set in small-town Australia.

This book was everything I hoped it would be.  It was romantic and intriguing and filled with beautifully written scenes.  Matilda and Drew were a great pairing.  There was a spark between them the first time they met.  I couldn’t wait to see them fall in love.  But first, they had to get a handle on Matilda’s stalker ex.  This book is a great addition to the Welcome to Bunya Junction series. 

 

 

 

 

Review: Second Chance at the Crossing (With Love, From Kurrajong Crossing Book 9) by Fiona Marsden

 

They never dreamed of forever until their lives began falling apart.

Connor O’Brien knew he didn’t deserve happiness. He had cost his family too much. When he fell into a relationship with Daisy Litton, he gave as much as he dared. Every day she was with him was a win, and as long as they had the same vision of the future, he believed he could hold on to her.

And then it all changed.

Daisy Litton fell for Connor the first time they met. He was everything she didn’t deserve, everything she needed. So long as she didn’t need too much. Starting a family was the last thing on her mind.

Until everything changed and she knew she had to leave.

Five years later, Connor still feels responsible for all they lost, so if he can help make Daisy’s return to The Crossing easier, he will. When they recklessly revisit how good they are together, the consequences could ruin everything they are building. Or will it give them a reason to put their hearts on the line, this time forever?

 

My Review:

An emotional second chance romance.

This is a beautiful and emotional story about two former lovers who find themselves together again after five years apart.  Daisy has a secret that she didn’t want Conner, her ex, to know about.  But Daisy soon finds out, that secret didn’t stay hidden as she believed it did.  Conner still loves Daisy and he will do anything for her.  He just wants her to be happy.  But when they find themselves in another predicament, will Daisy run again, or will her and Conner face it like the adults they have become.  I really enjoyed seeing this reunion take place.  These two characters were meant to be together.  The story is well written with a great plot and secondary characters that really added to it.

Review: A Surprise Second Chance by Anna J. Stewart

Could a secret…

Bring them together?

Lush rainforest, magical sunsets and a welcoming community—Nalani has everything botanist Daphne Mercer needs…except the only man she ever loved. Griffin Townsend broke her heart years ago. Now he’s in Hawai’i on vacation, a single dad with two kids. Daphne is charmed by Griff’s little family, and he longs for a second chance. But will she forgive him when she learns his true reason for seeking her out? 

My Review: 

A wonderful second chance romance.

Daphne and Griffin, former high school sweethearts, are reunited on the island of Hawaii, but the reunion is more than just a coincidence.  Griffin is there for a reason and Daphne might not be too happy when she finds out.  A well written plot, great characters and the exotic Hawaiian setting really made this book special. I enjoyed this book from start to finish.