The Southern Skies Series
A collection of smart, slow-burn, contemporary love stories. From a prestigious university in the city to a heritage building site, wine‑country back roads, and a rugged Tasmanian fishing village, each book in the series is a complete standalone romance that can be read in any order. Perfect for readers who love mature characters (30+ and 40+), emotional depth, he-falls-first heroes, loyal dogs, and guaranteed happily ever afters.
Dive in wherever calls to you first—every story in the Southern Skies Romances Series offers a little spice and a satisfying ending.
Louie the Lynx and Ryan the Lion
🌟 2024 INDIE DISCOVERY AWARD WINNER: BEST ROMANCE🌟
“I would not hesitate to recommend.” — Readers' Favorite Review ★★★★★
“Make sure this is at the top of your TBR list!" — Goodreads Review ★★★★★
“Oh man, I did not want to stop reading this book!” — LibraryThing Review ★★★★★
A standalone romantic comedy about an anxious, idealistic PhD student and a successful, pragmatic architect. It’s perfect for readers who love clever banter, emotional growth, and unexpected love.
Louie (Elouise) and Ryan are both thirty-something professionals who believe in plans – just not the same ones. With only six months left to complete her PhD research, Louie’s focus is unwavering until a cheeky faculty treasure hunt leads her to Ryan’s tutorial room. She expects nothing more than a signature for a borrowed book. Instead, she finds herself tangled in a spark of chemistry that’s as exhilarating as it is inconvenient. But when Ryan refuses to sign the book, Louie’s hopes – and her pride – take a tumble.
Determined to win her trust, Ryan offers an unforgettable apology. However, Louie’s six-month countdown leaves zero room for romance. But the right man at the wrong time keeps showing up at exactly the right moments.
Kat Girl
A must-read with the perfect level of romantic sizzle.” —Reedsy★★★★★
“Beautifully written, compelling, and truly delightful.” —Readers' Favorite★★★★★
“This was more than satisfying and fun. It warmed my heart.”—BookSprout ★★★★★
A standalone slow-burn second-chance romance. It’s perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally rich stories that blend workplace conflict and simmering attraction.
Kat McDermott is in the middle of a career crisis—she has just lost her job to the boy’s club—when gruff property developer, Liam Wolf, steps in with a life-changing favour.
Months later, they are reunited on a building site—she is the heritage consultant, and he is the property owner. Sparks fly as their conflicting roles collide . . . but she owes him a favour, and Kat is a woman who pays her debts.
Underneath Liam’s surly exterior lies a generous heart, and his growing affection for Kat makes it increasingly difficult for her to resist him. Soon, their professional relationship becomes personal. When Liam decides it’s time to settle down and get married, he sets his sights firmly on Kat. Twice divorced, she has other ideas.
Pursuing her might break his heart. Loving him might shatter her carefully rebuilt life. But some risks are worth taking.
Louie the Lynx and Ryan the Lion
"Funny, sweet, sad and everything in between. Great love and life story.” —BookSirens
"I couldn’t put it down. It had me rooting for their future.”— Readers' Favorite Review
"An absolute gem. Buckle up—you're in for one unforgettable trip!"—Bookish Mom Goodreads
She came to the country to escape her past.
He’s a former MotoGP champion and a single dad ready to settle down.
When Oliver hangs up his helmet and returns to his wine-country hometown to raise his daughter, his hopes for peace are shattered by the lively party taking place in his living room. The neighbours have gathered to celebrate the passing of his daughter’s grandmother. Among the revellers, he finds Mia, a newcomer to the small town – and he likes what he sees.
Mia has traded city chaos for winding country roads, a rescue Labrador named Snood, and her cosy craft store, where the gossip at her Sit & Knit group flows as freely as the yarn. The last thing she needs in her organised life is a man. Especially a younger man wearing a leather jacket who talks openly about his feelings.
Soon, it becomes difficult to deflect Oliver’s advances, and as their relationship deepens, Mia must confront the past she’s been trying to outrun and decide whether love is worth the risk.
The Southern Kind
In the rugged beauty of a small Tasmanian seaside town, celebrity chef Matteo Farina is running on empty. Burned out by his booming restaurants and endless TV commitments, he escapes south in search of quiet and a spark of inspiration for his next cookbook. While love is not on the menu, he never expected to find a woman like Ines Bennett.
Ines, a talented photographer, is done with big‑city promises. The ocean, her community, and her rescue dog are all she needs… until a famous chef with flour on his hands walks into town.
When Matt’s passion for food collides with Ines’s eye for beauty, they begin a creative collaboration that’s about more than finding the perfect recipe. As the kitchen heats up, so does their relationship. Soon they must decide what they’re willing to risk. Is their connection just a seasonal escape, or the beginning of a life together?
A tender, slow-burn, later-in-life romance set in a windswept Tasmanian seaside town, perfect for readers who love small-town settings and second-chance stories.