Eight Seconds

Eight Seconds

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Triumph, hardship, true grit...and one crazy dream.An inspirational story about one woman, with one dream, and one almighty driving passion.A story inspired by Australia's first female open bullrider.Grace Lucas knows from an early age that climbing onto a bucking animal and holding on is exactly what she wants. When Grace wins her first poddy ride at the age of twelve but is refused the first prize trophy because she's a girl, it stirs a fierce streak that won't rest — not until she's allowed to compete in the sport she loves as an equal and be recognised for it.Erin Blackwater comes into Grace's life many years after her bull riding days are over, at a time when she has questions and doubts about how her own life is tracking. Employed by a medical research company to record Grace's miracle recovery, Grace teaches Erin the importance of living life to the fullest without fear or regrets. Or...
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The Glittering Star

The Glittering Star

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Shimmering waters ... towering giants ... buried mysteries.An enemies to lovers, steamy, small town romance. She's the no filters chick. Funny, full of life and always ready for a good laugh. Until her mother drops a bombshell.He's the environmental warrior. Passionate, driven and determined to save the world. Burnt once before, he's moving on and doing things his way.So how did they end up handcuffed together on day one? Roberta Mintello is sent to North Queensland by her distraught mother, to dig up a small box buried nearly thirty years ago. It's no help that it's buried beside giant trees, in a protected national park, on the shores of a stunning lake. Its mystery will only be revealed when the box is returned. How is an impatient Roberta going to hold off that long?Nate Surrey's family owns the teahouse that has graced Lake Barrine...
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The Shooting Star

The Shooting Star

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Hidden treasures ... broken spirits ... tangled love. Sassy and stubborn, Liz Emerson has always done it tough. When a bundle of cash comes her way, she's already allocated it to sensible and practical costs — not for what it's intended.Fiercely proud and loyal, billionaire Connor Levorico has always followed the principals of his hardworking grandfather. On the night of his death, his grandfather reveals one final secret and Connor makes a promise.Connor and Liz find themselves on the same reckless path, looking for buried heirloom jewels, in a tiny out-of-the-way village in southern Italy. Unexpected heat flares quickly between them, until this modern-day treasure hunt turns dangerous, forcing Liz and Connor apart.But not even Connor's wealth can prepare him for the sudden change that will impact his life forever. As he claws his way out of the darkness, the lure of the jewels won't go away.Can Connor convince...
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Little Blue Box

Little Blue Box

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Sometimes life can mess things up, but you still come up smiling. Irresistible, romantic and engaging, right until the very last page. There's one thing missing in Ella Harvey's life—her biological father. All she has is a few clues in a little box and a mother not willing to share anything. Add in her impatience and stubbornness and Ella decides to go about finding him herself. Then there's Zane. He's used to barrelling his way through life without too much stress. He has a great family, a new career path and a beloved Ducati motorcycle.When tasked with searching for Ella's father, Zane discovers a secret that threatens to unravel their lives. The attraction between Zane and Ella is flaring up quickly, but all will go up in flames if Zane doesn't tell Ella what he knows. Ella finds out the hard way that searching for the truth doesn't always go to plan. She'll bundle up Zane's heart, wrap it up tight and hand...
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The Stone In the Road

The Stone In the Road

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Emotional, passionate and simply beautiful. We don't always get to choose our path. Set in tropical northern Australia, it'll have you dancing in the rain. Recipient of 3 Readers' Favourite five-star badges, here is an excerpt from a review:"How the heck do you even review a book like The Stone in the Road? It's a castle. IN A RAINFOREST. With a waterfall and lush surroundings. I'm still letting out bursts of squeals thinking about it. The bonus here is that Frances Dall'Alba knows how to tell a story. The highs were high and the emotional lows came dangerously close to ugly-cry territory. A scene between Patrick and his father was painfully, heartbreakingly beautiful. Another is where Patrick gives Kelly the most thoughtful gift in the history of gifts. And Kelly's secret, which was a massive twist. I loved, loved, loved this book and its expertly written sizzle, organic dialogue, a setting that is unreal, and because it now makes me want to go...
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Jack & Eva

Jack & Eva

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Broody meets bubbly ... and a bunch of cuddle tree kangaroos. An emotional and passionate contemporary romance set in Australia. Very few people can keep up with Eva Stamford. She's chatty, volunteers everywhere in the community, and has one passion in life—saving the Lumholtz tree kangaroo before the curse comes true. Jack Waller, broody, gruff and man of few words, couldn't be more different. He's returning to his childhood home to make good on a promise to his mother. His return shouldn't be a problem, except it seems that everywhere he goes, Eva is there. The more time they spend together, the harder it is to ignore the chemistry intensifying between them. And Jack is learning fast, it's either the whole Eva package including her tree kangaroos, or nothing. Eva needs to stay on Jack's good side because his property borders the Tree Roo Rescue Park. Any changes he makes to the property might unsettle her furry babies, and this...
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The Silk Scarf

The Silk Scarf

Frances Dall'Alba

Frances Dall'Alba

Melita Van Der Meeliko's swimwear is starting to make waves in the industry. Hoping to ride the success, she's determined to open her own boutique/teahouse. A chance find of a derelict building might be the solution—and she wants Luke Harvey to do the renovations. Shaking off her feelings for him is another challenge altogether.Down-to-earth tradesman Luke Harvey has dreams of his own, determined to be a leader in sustainable green buildings. When Melita offers him the chance to showcase his skills, he's got to make a choice. Turn down the career-making project or risk torturing his heart. His recurring nightmare is one thing, but that wasn't the only reason he ended what they once had.Deciding to risk it all, Luke takes on the project. Too bad the building has a history, and not a very pleasant one. And Luke doesn't like it when Melita gets caught in the crosshairs.With Melita's life at risk, Luke recognises the gaping abyss between her ultra-wealthy...
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