The kiss ignited something, blew it into being, and afterwards, all Skye could think about was Ben.One day a woman meets a man and falls instantly and irrevocably in love with him. It hits her like a thunderbolt, and she has to have him, has to be with him, regardless of the cost, of the pain of breaking up her existing relationship. She has never felt more in synch-or in love-with anyone in her whole life. So this is how it feels, she thinks to herself, this is what real love feels like.It's like that for him too; he wants her in a way he's never wanted anything or anyone before: obsessively, passionately, all-consumingly.She has found her one true love, her soulmate, and he has found his. What happens next will tear them apart and unleash havoc onto their worlds.This brave, brilliant, electrifying novel from the acclaimed author of After the Fall and Last Summer, will move you deeply and shock you to your core. Love, lust and longing have rarely wielded such power, nor family secrets triggered such devastation.Praise for Last Summer'...a strong, intelligent subtle and wise new voice in Australian literature who is already being compared with Christos Tsiolkas, Malcolm Knox and Helen Garner.' - Booktopia'...an absorbing and compelling tale about the fragility of human relationships, and how we can never know with certainty what the future holds and, when it arrives, how we will react.' - Good Reading'Vivid characters as recognisable as your own family and friends, facing the challenges that affect us all, make this a very human read.' - Caroline Baum'... a stunning exploration of loss, life, families and friendships...begins with a punch and within the first few pages I had laughed, cried and held my breath as I read on. The pace never falters and I found the writing and storyline literally breathtaking...written so beautifully and honestly.' - Writing Out Loud Views: 9
In a heartbeat, life changes.A sunny, Sunday afternoon, a family barbecue, and Naomi Baxter and her boyfriend Alex celebrate good news. Driving home, Naomi's recklessness causes a fatal accident, leaving nine-year-old Lily Vasey dead, Naomi fighting for her life, Alex bruised and bloody and the lives of three families torn apart.Traumatised, Naomi has no clear memory of the crash and her mother Carmel is forced to break the shocking truth of the child's death to her. Naomi may well be prosecuted for causing death by dangerous driving. If convicted she will face a jail term of up to 14 years, especially if her sister's claim that Naomi was drink-driving is proven.In the months before the trial, Carmel strives to help a haunted and remorseful Naomi cope with the consequences of her actions.Blink of an Eye is a novel about the nightmare that could be just around the next bend for any one of us.Praise for Cath Staincliffe,'A book about courage and compromise, about how sometimes it's... Views: 9
Ben Lossman hates his life; he just doesn't know it yet. When his marriage falls apart, he gets the chance most of us never do...to go back and find out 'what if'. And in the process, he comes face to face with the last person he ever expected to see. Sometimes it takes a second chance to realize you made the right choice the first time around. But for Ben, will that revelation come too late? Views: 9
Doctor in crisisNursing supervisor Cate Forrest is shocked at her electric reaction to new CEO Noah Masters. He may be drop-dead gorgeous, but surely she can't be attracted to the man who's threatening the future of her beloved maternity ward. She's convinced he's bad news for the hospital, and for her heart, but she can't help trying to discover the secret that has made this caring and talented doctor so afraid to practice medicine.When a maternity emergency strikes, Cate and Noah are forced to work together, and they quickly realize their feelings are too powerful to be ignored. But can they let go of their fears long enough to fall in love? Views: 9
Veterans of the Hegemony War, Dex Relway and his partner and best friend Rilar now roam the spacelanes as Free Traders. They will take almost any job for the right price. All they have to do is keep the Confederate Fleet off their butts, and make sure they stay just on the right side of the law. Add to that the tension between the two as Dex sees his gorgeous partner and best friend in a whole new light. She's Gurinkan. He's Human. They were made for each other.
If you like your pulp-fiction space opera rough and tumble with plenty of action and sex, give this tale a try.
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