The old saying goes: 'A problem shared is a problem halved'. But what if your problem is secret?Erica, newly widowed, is devastated to discover her venture capitalist husband left their finances in ruins. Determined to save her home while protecting her teenage daughters, she vows to get back on her feet without letting them, or anyone else, know the truth.When her girls head off on a long-planned overseas adventure, Erica focuses on her much-loved job behi...

Sometimes serendipity comes knocking, and life leads us to the most surprising places ...It's never too late to find your true self.While very pretty, the tiny town of Melrose isn't where Erica thought she'd be at almost fifty. And working in a funeral home and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, while navigating her grief as a recent widow, is not how she thought her life would look either. But she's committed to her lovely new boss, Wa...

When plans are upended, who can turn them the right way up?A heartwarming, wise and tender novel about life's twists and turns and figuring out what really matters, from Australian bestselling author Fiona McCallum.Kind-hearted and practical psychologist Colin Palmer has spent decades helping his clients. Now he's under pressure to retire and hit the road in a new caravan with his wife Joyce.However, when Joyce abruptly heads off on her own adventure, Colin's perfec...

Beneath the facade not everything is as it seems...A moving and suspenseful story of family dynamics, obsession and the power of true friendship from Australia's master storyteller, Fiona McCallum.On the surface Natasha and Mitchell live an idyllic life in the Adelaide Hills with their two daughters and kelpie cross. While both have busy careers, they ensure time is spent with family and friends.Natasha, an aspiring interior designer, has started her own homewares s...

There's life in these old dogs yet ... and they're about to discover it. A heartwarming and humorous story about rediscovering the small pleasures that make life worthwhile, from Australia's master storyteller.Howard and Elsie Manning were born on the same day, met at kindergarten, and have been married for 59 years. They have lived sensible, productive lives, and raised two self-sufficient daughters. Now, at 78, they are bored with the predictabil...

From the rugged beauty of the Adelaide Hills comes a story of loss, hope and new beginningsClaire McIntyre has it all: an adoring husband, a bubbly best friend, a chic townhouse and a high–flying corporate career in the city. But somehow she's forgotten what really makes her happy.After receiving tragic news, closely followed by the loss of her job, Claire's world is thrown into turmoil. She is then forced to reconsider everything that matters to her.Claire soon fin...

On the surface, current affairs reporter Nicola Harvey has the world at her feet she's at the top of her profession, part of Australian television's celebrity A–list, has a wealthy, successful fiance and a beautiful warehouse conversion in Adelaide.But appearances can be deceiving and not all is perfect in Nicola's world. So when her boss offers to send her on an extended research trip to investigate the effects of the drought, she jumps at the chance to indulge in some country–sty...

The old saying goes: 'A problem shared is a problem halved'. But what if your problem is secret?Erica, newly widowed, is devastated to discover her venture capitalist husband left their finances in ruins. Determined to save her home while protecting her teenage daughters, she vows to get back on her feet without letting them, or anyone else, know the truth.When her girls head off on a long-planned overseas adventure, Erica focuses on her much-loved job behi...

Sometimes serendipity comes knocking, and life leads us to the most surprising places ...It's never too late to find your true self.While very pretty, the tiny town of Melrose isn't where Erica thought she'd be at almost fifty. And working in a funeral home and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, while navigating her grief as a recent widow, is not how she thought her life would look either. But she's committed to her lovely new boss, Wa...

You can’t find where you truly belong until you discover who you really are ... Alice Hamilton is enjoying her new life in Ballarat now she’s stepped away from the constraints of her upbringing. She’s learnt the hard way that knowledge is power and is looking forward to her legal studies and making a difference as a lawyer with heart. But back in Hope Springs, the world of her former husband, Rick Peterson, is unravelling. After a chance meeting a few months earlier, Rick and Alice have re...

Does one simple act of kindness have the power to completely turn someone’s life around? It’s been a year since Hannah Ainsley lost her husband and parents – her whole family – in a car crash on Christmas morning. Despite her overwhelming loss, she’s worked hard to pull the pieces of her life together with the help of a group of dear, loyal friends. But while Hannah is beginning to become excited about the future again, she's concerned that her best friend, talented artist Sam, is facing a...

On the surface, current affairs reporter Nicola Harvey has the world at her feet — she's at the top of her profession, part of Australian television's celebrity A-list, has a wealthy, successful fiancé and a beautiful warehouse conversion in Adelaide. But appearances can be deceiving and not all is perfect in Nicola's world. So when her boss offers to send her on an extended research trip to investigate the effects of the drought, she jumps at the chance to indulge in some country-style re...