Series
Book 1: Maritimo Island series
TWO HEARTS. TWO SECRETS. ONE JOURNEY.
Adopted at birth and bullied through school, Tenika Ballentine doesn’t open her heart to just anyone. Now she’s on a journey of self-discovery to put her past to rest. A school reunion on the idyllic Maritimo Island might be exactly what she needs to find closure.
Light-hearted, fun loving Hamish McNeill’s life has taken an unexpected turn. After the death of his beloved mother, she leaves a letter with one final wish: that he and his brothers travel to Maritimo Island to learn about their father. An identity she kept secret for 31 years.
Sparks fly when Tenika and Hamish meet in this tropical paradise. As their journeys overlap, they are soon sharing adventures, discoveries, and kisses behind waterfalls. Tenika is reluctant at first, but quickly realises Hamish is nothing like those who hurt her in the past.
As Tenika starts to open her heart to Hamish, they discover secrets, love and the courage to embrace their true selves. All too soon, their time together nears its end, and a letter from Hamish’s mother might just undo everything. Can they keep their shared journey alive?​
Book 1: Longing for Home series
Jane's #1 rule in Paris: Don't fall in love
After ending a disastrous relationship, Jane accepts a job in the City of Love. The trouble is she speaks very little French, has no friends to enjoy Paris with, and she's awfully lonely.
Then she meets Jacques DuPont.
Rich, handsome, and the cream of the Parisian crop, Jacques is living the dream. Just not his own. His father wants him to follow in his footsteps, but Jacques wants to earn his success. Trapped in a life chosen by his family, he's always been alone.
Until he meets Jane.
He's from money. She's not.
He's a planner. She's impulsive.
He's serious. She's definitely not.
They couldn't be more different, but they will fall. Hard.
Together Jane and Jacques will learn why Paris is the City of Love. But when an expiring visa, a jealous colleague, and manipulative family threaten their fledgling relationship, their loyalties will be tested to breaking point.
Jane broke her #1 rule, now they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for love.
Book 2: Longing for Home series
Jacques’ #1 goal: Start a new life in Surfers Paradise
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Things are coming together nicely. A new office, new staff, and a beautiful new home.
But the news of his father’s terminal illness has Jacques troubled. Even though they cut him off a year ago, his mother and siblings beg Jacques to return to Paris and he reluctantly agrees.
When he learns a series of shocking family secrets, his world is turned upside down.
Jane is overjoyed to be back in Australia and Surfers Paradise is where they’re meant to be. She has a perfect new job lined up, a renewed friendship and she’s living the life.
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Then Jacques returns to Paris and she receives her own earth-shattering news.
Now they need each other more than ever but they’re a world apart. The pressures of distance, manipulative family and friends, and life-changing events will put their relationship to the test.
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They beat the odds once before to keep their love alive. Now that trouble has reached them in paradise, they need to decide if they’re willing to do it again.
Book 3: Longing for Home series
Jane & Jacques’ #1 goal: Find their forever home
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They’ve weathered the storms of manipulative family members and the ups and downs of their evolving relationship, growing closer with every challenge. Now, with their dreams of a forever home in Australia within reach, they return to Paris to finalise their business affairs.
But when Jacques’ brother drops a bombshell that threatens everything they’ve built, the foundation of their shared dream trembles. As Jacques grapples with this revelation, he unearths the dark secret at the heart of all his family troubles.
The surprise arrival of Jane’s parents is perfectly timed, providing a much-needed reprieve from the mounting pressure. Jane is elated at the chance to spend time with them, but her joy is short lived when she learns of a devastating lie that will shatter her world.
On the brink of their happily ever after and much-awaited forever home, Jane and Jacques must overcome the unexpected twists that will force them to reconsider what home really means.