Publications - available through Amazon and kindleunlimited
Second Chance - available from Amazon (Published March 2019)
Cindy Wilson is a thirty year old woman who had seen her mother raped and has suffered at the hands of her father. Her father is now deceased and Cindy and her mother are picking themselves up from years of abuse.
Her mother encourages her daughter to take up a hobby and so she buys Cindy a sport car and membership to a car club. Cindy soon finds herself amongst an array of colourful characters, including a group set on breaking the club apart.
A club trip is planned and Cindy is attending. She meets Aidan Barkley. He is an ex-cop whose wife died five years ago in a drug bust that went wrong. He is consumed with guilt. Originally from Sydney he has returned to look after his brother Dylan, who is recuperating from an operation. Aidan takes Dylan’s place in the club run. He wants to move on with his life but to date hasn’t. Cindy and Aidan hit it off and form a friendship. Cindy hasn’t had a relationship with anyone, and although strong of spirit, she is fearful of men. Aidan realises, if he wants to help Cindy he must take things slowly with her.
When the leader of the breakaway group assault's his wife, his car has acid poured over it and he dies mysteriously. The police become involved and Aidan starts his own investigation, collecting evidence with Cindy. The investigating police aren’t happy and the Sergeant in charge runs a check on Aidan’s background. He doesn’t like what he discovers. When Aidan suddenly disappears, Cindy sets out to find the man she’s fallen in love with before it’s too late.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Cindy Wilson is a thirty year old woman who had seen her mother raped and has suffered at the hands of her father. Her father is now deceased and Cindy and her mother are picking themselves up from years of abuse.
Her mother encourages her daughter to take up a hobby and so she buys Cindy a sport car and membership to a car club. Cindy soon finds herself amongst an array of colourful characters, including a group set on breaking the club apart.
A club trip is planned and Cindy is attending. She meets Aidan Barkley. He is an ex-cop whose wife died five years ago in a drug bust that went wrong. He is consumed with guilt. Originally from Sydney he has returned to look after his brother Dylan, who is recuperating from an operation. Aidan takes Dylan’s place in the club run. He wants to move on with his life but to date hasn’t. Cindy and Aidan hit it off and form a friendship. Cindy hasn’t had a relationship with anyone, and although strong of spirit, she is fearful of men. Aidan realises, if he wants to help Cindy he must take things slowly with her.
When the leader of the breakaway group assault's his wife, his car has acid poured over it and he dies mysteriously. The police become involved and Aidan starts his own investigation, collecting evidence with Cindy. The investigating police aren’t happy and the Sergeant in charge runs a check on Aidan’s background. He doesn’t like what he discovers. When Aidan suddenly disappears, Cindy sets out to find the man she’s fallen in love with before it’s too late.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Racing Dream - Book 1 of the 3 book Racing Series - available from Amazon (Published January 2018)
A personal dream, a passionate love, and a stack of secrets leads to disaster.
Annabel Martin dreams of winning a Melbourne Cup—the highest honour for any jockey in Australia. When a top trainer offers her a ride on the stallion, Reckless Night, Annabel hesitates only because her friend, James McKenzie is the usual jockey. But not only is James’s leg broken, but the trainer offers her a sweetener: if she wins the race, she can ride the horse through the Spring Campaign and on to the Melbourne Cup. Chasing her dreams earns Annabel an enemy in Damon Black—the man second to James, and the jockey who should have been in line to ride Reckless Night.
As Annabel begins her new job, a shady trainer drags Annabel’s father into the middle of a horse swapping scam. Because of her connection to both horses, Annabel is implicated—just as Damon Black begins to become dangerous, and just as she and James become more than friends. A fire at the stables sends James to the hospital, where Annabel’s possible involvement in the scheme is laid out in front of him. Not only was his dream of the Melbourne Cup snatched from him, but the woman he loves may not be who she says she is.
As Annabel’s world implodes, she faces her father’s shady connections, a possible riding ban, and losing the man she loves. But Annabel’s a woman who has survived as a top jockey in a man’s world, and she has no intention of letting her dreams be lost—no matter how high the odds are against her.
Set in the South Australian Outback, Adelaide Hills and Victoria.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Annabel Martin dreams of winning a Melbourne Cup—the highest honour for any jockey in Australia. When a top trainer offers her a ride on the stallion, Reckless Night, Annabel hesitates only because her friend, James McKenzie is the usual jockey. But not only is James’s leg broken, but the trainer offers her a sweetener: if she wins the race, she can ride the horse through the Spring Campaign and on to the Melbourne Cup. Chasing her dreams earns Annabel an enemy in Damon Black—the man second to James, and the jockey who should have been in line to ride Reckless Night.
As Annabel begins her new job, a shady trainer drags Annabel’s father into the middle of a horse swapping scam. Because of her connection to both horses, Annabel is implicated—just as Damon Black begins to become dangerous, and just as she and James become more than friends. A fire at the stables sends James to the hospital, where Annabel’s possible involvement in the scheme is laid out in front of him. Not only was his dream of the Melbourne Cup snatched from him, but the woman he loves may not be who she says she is.
As Annabel’s world implodes, she faces her father’s shady connections, a possible riding ban, and losing the man she loves. But Annabel’s a woman who has survived as a top jockey in a man’s world, and she has no intention of letting her dreams be lost—no matter how high the odds are against her.
Set in the South Australian Outback, Adelaide Hills and Victoria.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Racing Time - Book 2 of the 3 book Racing Series - available from Amazon (Published May 2018)
Ellen Williams runs for the Outback to escape her disintegrating life, only to run into a whole new set of problems wrapped around Alexander McKenzie
Ellen Williams needs to disappear. Her bright career as an international jockey is washed away as she’s implicated in a horse doping scam—one of the worst crimes in the racing world. Humiliated, alone, and on the run, she answers a job advertisement in a place that’s far from her working life. The job, however, is everything that Ellen isn’t—cook and housekeeper on one of the largest Cattle Stations in Australia.
Alexander McKenzie is a desperate man. His top hand will quit if he doesn’t find a suitable housekeeper and cook. However, Alexander knows he’s made a mistake hiring Ellen—she’s going to be like the last four young women he fired—suffering through the trials of the Outback to hunt a wealthy husband and the last thing Alexander needs is a wife.
Ellen knows from experience that men are nothing but liars, and trouble—they destroy careers—and hearts. She’ll not let the likes of Alexander McKenzie beat her, after all how hard can managing a house and kitchen be?
Amid the lies and secrets that come with cattle rustlers and racehorses, Ellen must find her place in a new world. But when Ellen’s past catches up with her, Alexander’s intervention will either bring their lives together or explode them apart!
Set in the South Australian Outback, Adelaide and Victoria.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Ellen Williams needs to disappear. Her bright career as an international jockey is washed away as she’s implicated in a horse doping scam—one of the worst crimes in the racing world. Humiliated, alone, and on the run, she answers a job advertisement in a place that’s far from her working life. The job, however, is everything that Ellen isn’t—cook and housekeeper on one of the largest Cattle Stations in Australia.
Alexander McKenzie is a desperate man. His top hand will quit if he doesn’t find a suitable housekeeper and cook. However, Alexander knows he’s made a mistake hiring Ellen—she’s going to be like the last four young women he fired—suffering through the trials of the Outback to hunt a wealthy husband and the last thing Alexander needs is a wife.
Ellen knows from experience that men are nothing but liars, and trouble—they destroy careers—and hearts. She’ll not let the likes of Alexander McKenzie beat her, after all how hard can managing a house and kitchen be?
Amid the lies and secrets that come with cattle rustlers and racehorses, Ellen must find her place in a new world. But when Ellen’s past catches up with her, Alexander’s intervention will either bring their lives together or explode them apart!
Set in the South Australian Outback, Adelaide and Victoria.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Racing Fate - Book 3 of 3 of the 3 book Racing series - available from Amazon (Published September 2018)
A strong-willed woman, a stubborn Scotsman, and a man hell-bent on destroying a family
After her father’s unexplained death and her family becoming unsuspecting targets, Penelope Martin is left with more questions than answers.
Her plan to sell the family home couldn’t have come at a better time. In a desperate move to leave town, she accepts a teaching job and moves to the safety of her sister’s Cattle Station in the Australian Outback.
To start her new job, she is forced to stay with notorious ladies’ man Lachlan McDonald. They were an item years ago until Penelope learned he was nothing but a depraved, self-opinionated, womanizer. Pitting her wits against Lachlan, the incidents back home and with her deceased father, are forgotten.
Lachlan isn’t happy about sharing his house with Penelope. She has a chip on her shoulder bigger than Ayres Rock. He might not be able to control strong-willed Penelope, but while she resides under his roof, she will abide by his rules.
Just as Penelope finds something like happiness, an old enemy appears, threatening everything the Martin family holds dear. What does he have planned? And will the family be ready? Penelope and Lachlan must set aside their grievances if they are to save the lives of those they love.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
A strong-willed woman, a stubborn Scotsman, and a man hell-bent on destroying a family
After her father’s unexplained death and her family becoming unsuspecting targets, Penelope Martin is left with more questions than answers.
Her plan to sell the family home couldn’t have come at a better time. In a desperate move to leave town, she accepts a teaching job and moves to the safety of her sister’s Cattle Station in the Australian Outback.
To start her new job, she is forced to stay with notorious ladies’ man Lachlan McDonald. They were an item years ago until Penelope learned he was nothing but a depraved, self-opinionated, womanizer. Pitting her wits against Lachlan, the incidents back home and with her deceased father, are forgotten.
Lachlan isn’t happy about sharing his house with Penelope. She has a chip on her shoulder bigger than Ayres Rock. He might not be able to control strong-willed Penelope, but while she resides under his roof, she will abide by his rules.
Just as Penelope finds something like happiness, an old enemy appears, threatening everything the Martin family holds dear. What does he have planned? And will the family be ready? Penelope and Lachlan must set aside their grievances if they are to save the lives of those they love.
Edited by - Christa Soul
Proofread / formatted by - Jolene Perry
Cover Design by - Allison Martin - Makeready Designs
Kuura
Katherine Westwick is taking her children, thirteen year old Claire and eight year old Joey on a holiday that was planned twelve months ago, prior to her husband, Claire and their pet dog, Lady, being involved in a car accident in which Claire was the only survivor.
They are grieving, but Katherine is concerned the children have withdrawn from her. And so the holiday that they had all planned, went ahead.
Battling to get Claire and Joey to participate in events at the resort and not succeeding, Katherine books a husky sled ride. Since the death of Lady, Claire hates all dogs, but Katherine hopes that she’ll have a change of heart on meeting the huskies.
Claire is not impressed. In her mind, the family should be at home where she feels close to her father and best friend Lady. But Katherine won’t take no for an answer and Claire finds herself at the kennels. Claire is drawn to a husky, called Kuura. She is invited to help harness Kuura, the Finnish word for Frost, to the sled. She reluctantly helps and before long, her love for animal’s shines.
In his short life Kuura has also suffered loss. His first master died unexpectedly and he finds himself amongst a team of dogs at a resort. He’d been special once, but now he’s just one of many. He hates life and wants to return to his former master. Kuura is drawn to Claire and Joey. He learns they’re suffering as he is. He bonds with them. As part of a sledding team with Claire and Joey as drivers, his life has meaning again.
Time is however running out as their holiday draws to an end. Claire and Joey are heartbroken leaving Kuura. Kuura vows to find a way to join his new friends in Australia. One day he hears the chief dog handler talking about taking a team to the snow fields in Australia. At all cost, he must get on that team...
Katherine Westwick is taking her children, thirteen year old Claire and eight year old Joey on a holiday that was planned twelve months ago, prior to her husband, Claire and their pet dog, Lady, being involved in a car accident in which Claire was the only survivor.
They are grieving, but Katherine is concerned the children have withdrawn from her. And so the holiday that they had all planned, went ahead.
Battling to get Claire and Joey to participate in events at the resort and not succeeding, Katherine books a husky sled ride. Since the death of Lady, Claire hates all dogs, but Katherine hopes that she’ll have a change of heart on meeting the huskies.
Claire is not impressed. In her mind, the family should be at home where she feels close to her father and best friend Lady. But Katherine won’t take no for an answer and Claire finds herself at the kennels. Claire is drawn to a husky, called Kuura. She is invited to help harness Kuura, the Finnish word for Frost, to the sled. She reluctantly helps and before long, her love for animal’s shines.
In his short life Kuura has also suffered loss. His first master died unexpectedly and he finds himself amongst a team of dogs at a resort. He’d been special once, but now he’s just one of many. He hates life and wants to return to his former master. Kuura is drawn to Claire and Joey. He learns they’re suffering as he is. He bonds with them. As part of a sledding team with Claire and Joey as drivers, his life has meaning again.
Time is however running out as their holiday draws to an end. Claire and Joey are heartbroken leaving Kuura. Kuura vows to find a way to join his new friends in Australia. One day he hears the chief dog handler talking about taking a team to the snow fields in Australia. At all cost, he must get on that team...
The desert town of El Alto
William Landon returns home to South America for the Christmas holidays. Reunited with his Peruvian girlfriend, Claudia Wayne, they are lured to Lima where they are kidnapped by the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) a revolutionary organization. Growing in popularity, the organization is recruiting young people from universities around the country. They see a great future for Claudia.
Set in the Peruvian costal deserts and Amazon regions, Ecuador and Australia.
Picture - Ancon - Ecuador
Set in the Peruvian costal deserts and Amazon regions, Ecuador and Australia.
Picture - Ancon - Ecuador
Return to El Alto - sequel to El Alto
Continues the journey of William and Claudia as they travel back to South America on a rescue mission. It is the conclusion to a journey that spans ten years.
Set in Miami, Peru, Ecuador and Australia.
Picture - Andes - Ecuador
Set in Miami, Peru, Ecuador and Australia.
Picture - Andes - Ecuador
To Love Again
James Hamilton has lost the love of his life and then Carrie Lewis enters it and turns his world up side down. Both have to learn what it means to trust, before they can journey into a future together.
Set in South Australia, Clare Valley, Adelaide and Hong Kong.
Picture - Adelaide Hills
Set in South Australia, Clare Valley, Adelaide and Hong Kong.
Picture - Adelaide Hills