Loretta Hill Knihy

Set against the backdrop of the renowned Tawny Brooks Winery, three sisters—Natasha, Eve, and Phoebe—navigate their complicated relationships and city lives while confronting their shared past. The narrative unfolds as Phoebe's decision to marry at home brings the sisters back together, prompting a journey of self-discovery and love. Blending warmth and humor, this novel explores the complexities of family dynamics and the deep bonds that can exist between sisters, revealing that sometimes your best friend is found within your own family.

From the author of The Girl in Steel-Capped Boots comes another funny and deliciously romantic tale of a woman in a man's world. To tame a bad boy you will need: a. One hard hat b. 350 sulky FIFO workers c. A tropical cyclone Wendy Hopkins arrives in the Pilbara to search for the father who abandoned her at birth. So getting mixed up in construction site politics is not high on her 'to do' list. But when she takes a job as the new Safety Manager at the iron ore wharf just out of town, she quickly becomes the most hated person in the area. Nicknamed 'The Sergeant', she is the butt of every joke and the prime target of notorious womanizer, Gavin Jones. Giving up is not an option, though. For, as it turns out, only Wendy can save these workers from the coming storm, find a man who wants to stay buried and ... put a bad boy firmly in his place.

Wendy Hopkins kennt sie alle: die Langweiler, die Streber und die Idioten. Wo ist nur ihr Traumprinz? Jedenfalls nicht auf der Werft im australischen Outback, wo Wendy neuerdings arbeitet. Als energische Vorgesetzte soll sie strengere Sicherheitsregeln durchsetzen, was ihr statt Respekt den Namen »der Sergeant« einbringt. Vor allem der attraktive Ingenieur Gavin Jones macht gerne Witze auf ihre Kosten. Wendy könnte ihn an die Wand klatschen! Trotzdem zieht der notorische Frauenheld sie magisch an. Als ein tropischer Zyklon aufzieht, muss Gavin zeigen, ob er eher ein Frosch oder ein Prinz ist ...

When Alex's sister dies in a tragic car accident, she is left as the legal guardian to her sister's two young daughters. A budding freelance journalist, Alexis barely makes enough money for herself, let alone a mini-family. Upon learning that the elusive jazz singer Max Deroux is coming to town to celebrate his thirtieth birthday, Alexis realizes that this could be her big chance to turn things around. Getting an exclusive interview with this famous recluse is worth thousands. She had expected that crashing his birthday ball while pretending to be a rich socialite would be hard. And managing to get some alone time with him even harder. But what Alexis hadn't counted on was her professional interest turning into attraction and her indifference becoming admiration. Max is everything she's ever wanted in a man. If only she wasn't everything he's always hated...

The book was initially released by Bantam in 2014, indicating its established presence in the literary market. It may contain themes, characters, or narratives that reflect the time of its publication, offering readers a glimpse into the literary trends and cultural context of that year.

Single mum Grace has no plans - and no spare time - to fall in love again. Until she moves to her ex-husband's secret vineyard . . . Grace Middleton knew that her ex-husband Jake was a lying, cheating, wife-abandoningbastard. What she didn't know - until his untimely death - was that he was also the owner of a secret vineyard in the heart of the Margaret River wine region. And, much to the chagrin of his new wife, he's left the property to Grace's three young sons. With the intention of putting it up for sale, Grace takes the boys to view Gum Leaf Grove. And immediately finds herself embroiled in mysteries from Jake's past and the accidental target of the resident 'ghost'. Nowadays Grace believes in love even less than she believes in ghosts. So no one is more surprised than her when she finds herself caught between two very different men - with secrets of their own . . .

'Let me burst your city bubble for you. This is the Pilbara. And it’s the Pilbara that makes the rules’Lena Todd is a city girl who thrives on cocktails and cappuccinos. So when her boss announces he’s sending her to the outback to join a construction team, her world is turned upside down.Lena’s new accommodation will be an aluminium box called a dongar.Her new social network: three hundred and fifty men.Her daily foot attire: steel-capped boots.Unfortunately, Lena can’t refuse. Mistakes of the past are choking her confidence. She needs to do something to right those wrongs and prove herself. Going into a remote community might just be the place to do that, if only tall, dark and obnoxious Dan didn’t seem so determined to stand in her way ...

The story explores the complexities of friendship and ambition as Bronwyn Eddings and her best friend Claudia yearn for each other's lives. Bronwyn is expected to join her family's prestigious law firm, while Claudia, burdened by tragedy, manages her father's vineyard. Longing for a change, they devise a plan to swap roles, each striving to embrace the dreams they've longed for. However, their journey is complicated by unexpected challenges and romantic entanglements with men who stand in the way of their aspirations.