Автор: Margaret Way

“You mean you expect me to take over as housekeeper?”After her uncharacteristic behaviour made headline news, buttoned-up Olivia Balfour has been sent far away from home. The English rose will work for Clint McAlpine – a cattle baron who’s as fierce and untamed as his Outback station. But she’s shocked when Clint informs her that she’s entirely at his beck and call.It’s almost impossible to shake Olivia’s composure. But the heat of the Australian sun – and her new boss’s kisses – are fast melting the ice queen. It’s time for the dutiful Balfour girl to wake up and…

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The small town of Koomera Crossing was the perfect hiding place for runaway Laura Graham.She immediately felt at home – thanks to her neighbor, handsome, brooding Evan Thompson. Evan had his own reasons for hiding out, but maintaining his distance proved hard when it came to Laura.Her apparent innocence and obvious beauty threatened to soften his hardened heart. Both had secrets. And now those secrets could break them…

Olivia Linfield was the beautiful Havilah heiress.Jason Corey was the boy from the wrong side of the tracks made good. It was to be the wedding of the decade. Except it never took place…. Seven years later, Olivia returns to the Queensland homestead she’s inherited.To her shock, she discovers Jason installed at the Havilah plantation as estate manager. Should Olivia send him packing? Or will Jason manage to persuade Olivia how much he still loves her, and always…

Christine is on her way back – to a town full of bittersweet memories, but home to the only man she has ever truly loved, Mitch Claydon.Outback born and bred, Mitch is filled with anger whenever he thinks about Christine. He’d loved her – had even offered marriage – but she’d chosen to pursue a life far away from Koomera Crossing. Now she’s returned, and despite his strong resolve, Mitch finds he can’t keep away. Christine is as beautiful and desirable as…

At first sight, Alexandra Kingston looked too young to have inherited the running of Moondai cattle station.Overseer Daniel Carson knew she would most likely need all the support he could give her. Daniel combined strength with gentleness – a heady mix for a woman who had learned the hard way how to fight her own battles.Alexandra’s small frame belied her inner strength, but she couldn’t deny that having Daniel close by her side made her feel both protected…and…

Finally returning to the dilapidated family ranch Clay Cunningham once called home, he intends to restore it to its former glory…and to settle down and find himself a wife.Local girl Caroline McNevin is as fragile and innocent as Clay is proud and rugged. Yet there is something in her vulnerability that touches Clay. He wants her as his bride, but Caroline cannot be…

Tempestuous StormMcFarlane had declared open war on her rival, Luke Branagan, her father’s adopted son. Luke was the one being groomed to handle the vast family cattle empire and this had ultimately driven Storm away from Winding River. She would find recognition and a new life in the city.Still, she longed for her life in the Outback. So when Luke insisted she visit her ailing father, she agreed to go – only to discover that her powerful feelings for this commanding usurper had subtly shifted from hurt anger to intense…

Banished from his Outback home, Brock Tyson had left Koomera Crossing without a backward glance.But Shelley Logan was secretly in love with him and has never forgotten their one stolen kiss…. Now Brock has returned to claim his rightful and considerable inheritance. Romance is the last thing on his mind – until he sees Shelley!She’s blossomed into a beautiful and sensual woman – and their passionate surrender to each other is inevitable. Only, circumstances are against them, and Brock now has a battle on his hands if he’s to claim Shelley as his…

It’s been more than a decade since Nicole Cavanagh’s mother was found dead. But the people of Koomera Crossing are still talking about the rift that her death caused between the Cavanaghs and the McClellands – two powerful and formerly friendly families.Now Nicole has come home to the Outback determined to find out the truth behind her mother’s death. Who would have thought that her one ally would be a…

The wilderness at the heart of the Australian Northern Territory was no place for delicate city beauty Samantha Langdon.Cattleman Ross Sunderland wouldn’t have agreed to act as guide if he’d known Samantha had signed up for the trip. Their one meeting had sparked an overwhelming attraction and, determined to resist her, loner Ross had vowed to avoid her at all costs. Sam could see in his hard, handsome face that Ross didn’t want her along.But they were seduced by the danger and primitive beauty around them, and raw instinct took over as their passion could no longer be…

A life of luxury on an English country estate or the hazards of the Australian Outback?For Lady Francesca de Lyle there is no doubt. She’s in love with rugged Grant Cameron and knows the Outback holds everything she’s come to need and desire.Grant is emotionally torn. He wants Francesca, but the pampered rich girl could dash back to the safety of her privileged world at any time. Should he take the risk and ask Francesca to become his English…

Taking a job with the Kinross family has catapulted Rebecca Hunt into a world of wealth and privilege.It has also thrust her into immediate conflict with cattleman Brod Kinross. The tough and cynical manager of the family’s Kimbara homestead suspects Rebecca of being a gold digger, after his father’s money.But Brod couldn’t be more wrong. It’s not money that Rebecca wants – or Brod’s father – it’s love and marriage to Brod…

Darcy is shocked at the contents of her late father’s will. She might have inherited half his estate – but the other half has gone to her estranged sister! Not only that, her father has given overall control to Curt Berenger, a man whom Darcy once nearly married…. To Darcy’s horror, her gold-digging sister is now making a move on Curt. Her Curt. Curt whom Darcy has to work with, despite everything.And Darcy knows that if she has any hope of being with Curt she’ll have to tell him why she finished with him all those years…

Cattle Baron Ashe McKinnon discovered an uninvited guest at a family wedding – the groom’s ex-girlfriend.Acting swiftly to prevent a scandal, he persuaded the gorgeous Christy Parker to become his surprise date for the occasion! Embarrassed by her impulsive urge to gate-crash the event, Christy agreed to this pretense. But should she have allowed herself to visit his impressive Outback home?He’d made it clear that any marriage to him could be no more than a business arrangement – and she was in danger of falling for her handsome…

Best man Rafe Cameron’s feelings are aroused all over again at the sight of Ally Kinross, so amazingly beautiful in her bridesmaid’s dress.This time he’s determined not to give in to them. They loved one another passionately five years before, but Ally needed to escape the Outback and pursue her dream of a career in Sydney.Realizing that what they had is more important, Ally has come back to win Rafe’s love again, challenge him to risk his pride and his heart – and maybe, just maybe, persuade him to lead her up the…

CATTLE BARON NEEDS A BRIDE Margaret WayIn the battle for the attention of eligible cattle baron Garrick, there can be only one winner. Zara Rylance was Garrick’s friend, his lover – but that was five years ago, before she flew to the city and out of his life. Now she’s back, and Garrick won’t let her run again!SPARKS FLY WITH MR MAYOR Teresa Carpenter When the town’s women nominate Dani to be mayor, the busy single mum’s first response is no. Then she meets her sexy, arrogant opponent Cole. He knows how to press her buttons, and Dani finds herself saying yes…to the challenge,…

Alyssa Sutherland has always adored her great-aunt Zizi–Elizabeth Jane Calvert–and valued their special relationship.Zizi has lived a quiet, contented life, one without great passion. Or so Alyssa thinks… Then, unexpectedly, Zizi dies. Alyssa inherits her wonderful house in Australia’s tropical north Queensland, where she meets Adam Hunt, Zizi’s very attractive neighbor. It’s from Adam that she learns the first of Zizi’s secrets.Together, she and Adam uncover the greatest secret of all–the lifelong love that Elizabeth Calvert kept hidden from the world.…

Discovering her late father was a billionaire cattle king makes Casey McGuire one of the famous «McIvor heiresses.»She’s worked hard all her life, and she’s never had the prospect of money – until now. All she needs to do is journey into the Outback to find her roots…. As well as never knowing money, Casey has never truly known love.Irresistible cattle baron Troy Connellan is ready and willing to change all that. But can wary Casey let go of her past for a future with a rich, powerful – gorgeous –…