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Following the death of her cheating fiance, journalist Greta Mountford moves to a New Zealand sheep and deer farm, while the owner is in Europe. The return of farm owner Caleb Armstrong heralds the end of her new found peace of mind. For his presence, and her attraction to him, is far too disturbing for comfort.
MacBride of Tordarroch
Veronica Blakeley's job was antiques, and when she received a letter from two old ladies somewhere up in the hills of New Zealand's South island, saying they had some for sale, she felt there might be some treasure trove, and off she went. But they had warned her that there was a dragon nephew there too, who wouldn't take kindly to the idea. And then somehow it all went wrong - and instead of doing business Veronica found herself, for the best of reasons, masquerading as the fiancee of said nephew, Dermid MacBride. And as time went by, it became more and more difficult to tell him the truth....
So Comes Tomorrow
Children's writer Brodie Nicol returns to her native New Zealand to visit her old friend Una Isbister. While driving out to Una's home Brodie finds herself in the middle of a snowstorm and seeks refuge at a nearby farmhouse - only to discover that the farm and its owner's children are being looked after by Guthrie Chisholm - her ex-fiance. Furthermore, Brodie discovers that she will not be able to leave immediately the snowstorm abates - because the farm is in quarantine. Clearly Una had known that Guthrie was staying nearby, and had planned a little matchmaking in inviting Brodie to
stay. And it would appear that nature had helped her endeavours along immeasurably. But what Una doesn't know - and what no one except Brodie knows - is the true reason she had suddenly ended her engagement to Guthrie two years ago. In fact, even Guthrie does not know that two years ago, Brodie had overheard the conversation which took place in a pretty little English church, between himself and a woman called Anne.
Judith felt a great relief. But it soon appeared that Lorette's fiance's family wanted to prevent the marriage, and Judith responded to her stepsister's selfish demands for help one last time, to try to keep the engagement together. She had formidable opposition from the autocratic Craig Argyll, who didn't like Judith at all. "Another woman with an eye to the main chance! " he said.
Where No Roads Go
Had she destroyed all hope for happiness? The whole situation weighed heavily on Prudence's conscience, even though she had done the right thing. If only that Australian hadn't been listening! Prudence was shocked when she discovered that "that Australian." Was not only her cousin by marriage, but co-inheritor with her of a guesthouse in New Zealand's beautiful Fiordland. And Hugo had completely misinterpreted what he'd overheard. But the worst was yet to come--when she fell in love with Hugo!
Dinah Pritchard had been looking forward to life in New Zealand; it held the promise of love. And marriage. But now, here in his own environment, Russell, her fiance, wasn't quite the same somehow.... Dinah shrugged it off; they hadn't seen each other for months. But neither Dinah nor Russell had anticipated the effect Anthony Bryn-Morgan would have on their relationship. Anthony began to figure prominently in her life--and not just as her employer!
Bachelors Galore
"Eligible bachelors in New Zealand" Marty Reddington felt such an outlandish claim deserved the joke she made about landing a rich sheep farmer. She did not sail from England to New Zealand only in search of a prosperous farmer for a husband but she was attractive and a good cook to boot so she wasn't likely to remain unattached for long. The only question was - which prosperous farmer would it be? It never entered her head that anyone would take her seriously, but someone had: Philip Griffiths, a New Zealand bachelor and sheep farmer! At the time, Marty had simply dismissed the grazier as having no sense of humor. It proved a far more difficult task when she discovered herself living next door to him!
Bride in Flight
Kirsten MacPherson was dressed and ready for her wedding to Gilbert when the phone call arrived
that was to shatter her life -- the call from the woman to whom Gilbert was already married. Kirsty's immediate instinct was to run blindly away -- back to New Zealand, the land of her childhood. But even there her troubles followed her, and led to even more complications.
No Orchids by Request
After Stephen had let her down, it was certainly a fillip to Elizabeth Stirling's ego to have the attractive Jeremy Ffoulkes paying court to her. But Jeremy had a wild past and a background of a broken marriage. Was he any more trustworthy than Stephen had been?
Postscript to Yesterday
Nicola Trenton was thrilled when her distant cousin George Westerfield invited her out to New
Zealand to share in the local Centennial celebrations, but not so thrilled when Forbes Westerfield indicated that he would rather she didn't come. But she went, nevertheless - and in exploring a long-ago romance, found her own happy ending.
Meet on My Ground
Sarah Macdonald and Alastair Campbell would seem to be ideally matched--but they were boss and secretary, and Sarah had a mental block where Alistair's money and position were concerned. Would he ever be able to persuade her that that kind of thing just didn't matter?
Revolt--And Virginia
Virginia Fergusson's love life was becoming more than a little chaotic-- so much so that she suddenly decided to run away, to a new city and a new life of her own. And that was before she met Nicholas Muir!
Return to Dragonshill
Johnny Carruthers had broken Henrietta's heart once, when he got engaged to another woman. Now that engagement was over, and Johnny had come back into her life, offering her a second-best love. Would Henrietta have the courage to refuse, or would she decide anyway that half a loaf was better than no bread?
Anna of Strathallan
Anna Drummond was delighted to be reunited with her long-lost grandparents in New Zealand. But how was she to cope with the suspicion and hostility of Calum Doig? And how, as time went on, was she to fight her growing love for him?
Not by Appointment
Running away from a love that could not be, Jocelyn was thankful for the job of looking after two orphaned children and housekeeping for their uncle. Perhaps it would compensate for the family life that now would never be hers. But then her peace of mind was shattered once again by the malice of a jealous woman.
to the country for a while until the fuss had died down. She was not prepared for the encounter with Rufus Sinclair, a confirmed bachelor who had heard that Marilla St. John was a determined husband-hunter. How could she convince him he was wrong?
Goblin Hill
Only after the tragic deaths of her adoptive parents, did Faith learn the whereabouts of her real father. She could not rest until she had gone to New Zealand in search of him. But the real problem, she soon realized, was her father's grim stepson Gareth Morgan, who could not forget the family scandal -- or forgive Faith for it!
Spring in September
Contempt flashed from Morgan's eyes And his attitude puzzled Susannah. Was it jealousy that made him so sarcastic whenever she went to see John? If it was, she could see no reason for it. Morgan had made it plain that his heart's desire lay only in taking over the estate owned by her family -- not in trying to win Susannah. Ruthless and ambitious, Susannah had labeled him. Yet in her heart she knew it wasn't true!
But it seemed their destinies were entwined. She had traveled around the world to comfort the children her flighty selfish sister had left behind, only to face him again unexpectedly. Now, however, he had a different name, and this time he was her enemy.
Season of Forgetfulness
Hired by telegram -- and by mistake Valancy Adam-Smith had never even heard of novelist Godfrey Carmichael when she applied by wire for the job as his secretary. So his fury when he discovered "V. Adam-Smith" was female both startled and intrigued her. Who were the women who had so bitterly disillusioned him? And why, Valancy wondered, should it matter to her that Godfrey's former fiancee had returned to New Zealand, obviously hoping for a reconciliation.
Winter in July
Hers was a small secret mission
Juliana's father had been born and raised on the alpine sheep station of Thor's Hill, but he had left it under mysterious circumstances and never returned to New Zealand. Now, as private-duty nurse at Thor's Hill, Juliana was determined to discover the reason. Something had driven her father away from this beautiful country, but what? And would its shadow always fall between herself and station manager Tulloch MacNair, destroying any chance of their happiness?
Autumn in April
They stared at each other in dismay Rosamond recalled seeing this unknown man's disgusted face over Gaspard MacQueen's shoulder when she'd kissed him good-bye in England. Gaspard, who had loved and lost her grandmother years ago, and who'd offered Rosamond the job here in New Zealand. So this was Matthieu, the grandson Gaspard had assured her would welcome and look after her until his return. Rosamond had arrived with such high hopes, but now her heart sank. For Matthieu was convinced that Rosamond was a gold digger, out to capture his grandfather's money.
Nevertheless, Letty was determined to prove herself, and she accepted the last-minute offer. As for the high and mighty Nathaniel Pengelly, Letty vowed, he'd learn a lesson he'd never forget!