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New Release Book Review: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey
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New Release Book Review: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

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Title: The Last Love Note Author: Emma Grey Published: January 24th 2023 Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars A sparkling Australian romantic comedy with a heart-breaking twist. ‘At its core, The Last Love Note is as heartwarming as it is heartbreaking. With vulnerability and honesty, Grey takes us through the entire spectrum of love.’ Books + Publishing In… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

New Release Book Review: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
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New Release Book Review: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

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Title: The Things We Leave Unfinished Author: Rebecca Yarros Published: November 29th 2022 Publisher: Penguin Books Australia Pages: 448 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $22.99 Rating: 3.5 stars A TikTok sensation! This is an epic and emotional romance about the risks we take for love and the endings we don’t see coming When Georgia Stanton discovers that her late grandmother, Scarlett, the infamous… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros

New Release Book Review: Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane
2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release · romance · rural fiction

New Release Book Review: Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane

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Title: Wish You Were Here Author: Karly Lane Published: November 29th 2022 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 384 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, Rural RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars A stunning new rural romance from the bestselling author with over 500,000 books sold. Sometimes the end of the road is just the beginning As a kid brought up on a cattle property in the New… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane

New Release Book Review: Shelter from the Storm by Penelope Janu
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New Release Book Review: Shelter from the Storm by Penelope Janu

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Title: Shelter from the Storm Author: Penelope Janu Published: January 4th 2023 Publisher: HQ Fiction – AU Pages: 448 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars When Patience Cartwright is stranded in her home town, the last thing she expects is a second chance at love… Fiercely independent naval officer, Patience Cartwright has never had a place to call home, but… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Shelter from the Storm by Penelope Janu

New Release Book Review: The Wrong Sister by Fiona Palmer
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New Release Book Review: The Wrong Sister by Fiona Palmer

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Title: The Wrong Sister Author: Fiona Palmer Published: November 30th 2022 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars Sometimes, your heart knows the truth even before you do. The new page-turning family drama from one of Australia’s most popular storytellers. As she approaches thirty, dedicated nurse Ellen Sutton‘s life is how she wants it – well, almost. Her… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Wrong Sister by Fiona Palmer

New Release Book Review: Jillaroo from Jacaranda by Mandy Magro
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New Release Book Review: Jillaroo from Jacaranda by Mandy Magro

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Title: Jillaroo from Jacaranda Author: Mandy Magro Published: October 5th 2022 Publisher: HQ – AU Pages: 320 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars Falling in love was never part of her plan … A captivating contemporary romance about new beginnings and risking it all from bestselling Australian author Mandy Magro. What happens when fate sends you just the right… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Jillaroo from Jacaranda by Mandy Magro

New Release Book Review: Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks
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New Release Book Review: Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks

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Title: Dreamland Author: Nicholas Sparks Published: September 27th 2022 Publisher: Hachette Australia Pages: 384 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $34.99 Rating: 4 stars The brand new captivating love story by the internationally bestselling and beloved author of The Notebook. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wish comes a poignant love story about risking everything for a dream-and whether it’s possible to leave the past… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks

New Release Book Review: A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone
2022 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release · romance · women's fiction

New Release Book Review: A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

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Title: A Merry Little Meet Cute Author: Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone Published: October 19th 2022 Publisher: HarperCollins GB Pages: 432 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Women, Romance RRP: $22.99 Rating: 2 stars When Bee Hobbes takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only three rules: 1. Don’t get involved with anyone on set.2. Don’t tell anyone what you do… Continue reading New Release Book Review: A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy & Sierra Simone

New Release Book Review: The Christmas Postcards by Karen Swan
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New Release Book Review: The Christmas Postcards by Karen Swan

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Title: The Christmas Postcards Author: Karen Swan Published: October 25th 2022 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 480 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $34.99 Rating: 3 stars It had been a make-or-break holiday for their marriage, but Natasha and Rob’s rekindled romance is short-lived when their daughter’s beloved soft toy, Moola, disappears on the journey home. As Natasha comforts a distraught Mabel, she turns… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Christmas Postcards by Karen Swan

New Release Book Review: The High Notes by Danielle Steel
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New Release Book Review: The High Notes by Danielle Steel

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Title: The High Notes Author: Danielle Steel Published: October 11th 2022 Publisher: Pan Macmillan Pages: 304 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Romance RRP: $32.99 Rating: 3 stars A moving, compelling and uplifting story of following your dreams against the odds from the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel. Iris Cooper grew up dirt poor in Texas. Her mother left when she was a baby, leaving her to be… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The High Notes by Danielle Steel