New Releases by Tracey Alvarez

Bounty Bay The Complete Series contains seven full-length novels from Tracey Alvarez''s best-selling series set against the stunning backdrop of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you like heartwarming, sensual and sweet small-town romances with a touch of comedy, you''ll love sharing the journey with these authentic men and women struggling to find their special someone. The Bounty Bay books included in this bundle are: Hide Your Heart (Book #1) Hiding in plain sight just got complicated… Lauren Taylor and her young son fled back to her hometown to escape fame''s cruel spotlight, and all she wants to do is start over. No press, no pictures, no problem. She thought she''d be safe in the middle-of-nowhere, but her sexy new neighbor is about to ruin everything… Know Your Heart (Book #2) When the landlady from hell becomes the one woman he can''t live without… Kicked off a movie set, actress Savannah Payne flees to her vacation house in Bounty Bay to prepare for the audition of a lifetime. Only a stubborn, sexy lawyer is currently renting it and he won''t budge an inch. But all''s fair in love and war, including his kisses that make her want to surrender. Teach Your Heart (Book #3) Some men need to learn the hard way… Doctor O-for-Awesome Owen Bennett is all about being responsible. But when he''s temporarily put in charge of three precocious kids, chaos reigns and his list of household rules gets tossed out the window. Except one. Under no circumstance will he get involved with the kids'' tempting new nanny, Gracie Cooper. Some rules are made to be broken. Mend Your Heart (Book #4) An idiot’s guide to falling for your best friend’s widow… Former rugby star Isaac Ngata was New Zealand’s golden boy until five years ago when a tragic accident took the life of his friend and team mate. Now he’s got a screwed up knee and a burden of guilt toward his friend’s wife, Natalie Fisher. Natalie’s teenage daughter’s rugby team needs a coach and the man she can’t stand has volunteered… Break Your Heart (Book #5) Fake girlfriend. Real sizzle. What could possibly go wrong? Single mum Vee Sullivan has a little girl to provide for and an eye on Bounty Bay''s newest shopping center to expand her clothing business-if only she could afford it. So when Sam Ngata offers her a fake girlfriend deal in exchange for his retail space, Vee is tempted. But saying yes might mean risking a broken heart… Tame Your Heart (Book #6) Loving your enemy is harder than you’d think… Tui Ngata loathes the Griffin family after a wildfire tore through her family farm 17 years ago and her father was accused of starting it. While on vacation she’s able to forget the bone-deep feud with her neighbors and find one night of pleasure in the arms of a handsome stranger. Until she finds out this stranger isn’t who she thought he was... Trust Your Heart (Book #7) What if everyone witnessed your most humiliating moment? For teenager Allison Moore, caught making out with her BFF’s brother, Tanner Armstrong, was embarrassing enough…having it become a viral internet sensation was much, much worse. Years later, a chance meeting opens old wounds but reignites a passion neither is prepared for. Can The Ugly Duckling Virgin give Tanner a shot at winning her heart? Praise for the Bounty Bay series! It''s official…I''m hooked on this series! I want to jump on a plane and fly to this island, because apparently they grow them big and HOT in New Zealand…men that is!!!" ~ Swept Away By Romance "Perfection comes in many shapes and forms, and Ms Alvarez delivers in her contemporary voice and quirky character traits that make a distinctive difference between average and stellar storytelling." ~ InD''Tale Magazine Keywords: small town romance, romance series, romance bundle, boxed set romance, New Zealand romance, contemporary romance, sexy romance, friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, reunion, second chance romance, small town romance, single mom, single dad, single parent, unexpected pregnancy, workplace romance, beach romance, coastal romance, romance with kids, family saga, boy next door, heart-warming, sensual, escape down under, friendship, workplace relationship, family life, short reads, happily ever after, heartwarming romance, island romance series, sweet and sexy romance, exotic foreign romance, vacation romance, beach reads, summer reads

Stewart Island The Complete Series contains all of USA TODAY bestselling author Tracey Alvarez’s romantic novels and novellas set against the stunning backdrop of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you like heartwarming, sexy and sweet small-town romances with a touch of comedy, you’ll love sharing the journey with these authentic men and women struggling to find their special someone. 7 Full-length novels 3 Novellas 1 Short-Story Collection In Too Deep (Book #1) What if the man you loved played a part in your father''s death? Piper is haunted by the ghosts of her past. As an elite police diver, she''s forced back to the one place she''d sworn never to return. She left her hometown on an isolated New Zealand island, and her first and only love stayed behind. Can they face their past and be together? Melting Into You (Book #2) Big, sexy men who don’t relate well to kids need not apply… Ben Harland doesn’t need more drama in his world. So cue insta-daddyhood to an eight-year-old girl who lands on his doorstep and an out-of-control attraction to Stewart Island''s widowed school teacher. But no matter how much Kezia yearns for Ben’s touch, and her daughter Zoe longs for a daddy, can he ever be the right man for the job? Ready To Burn (Book #3) Take little Miss Perfect. Add a bad-boy chef. Watch the sparks fly in the kitchen… There’s a fly in sous chef Shaye Harland’s soup, in the form of Del Westlake—a cocky, infuriatingly sexy outsider who muscles in on her kitchen. Can Del keep his secrets, keep his hands off Shaye, and prevent his bad-boy ways from destroying his shot at being her Mr. Perfect? Christmas With You (Book #4) The Kiwi barbecue isn''t the only thing sizzling this summer... Carly Gatlin’s doesn’t want to spend another Christmas alone since her father died the year before. She’s come to Stewart Island in New Zealand to spend the holiday with her stepfamily, though she feels more of a Christmas Grinch than filled with good cheer. Kip Sullivan’s big, boisterous family have also arrived en-masse—someone just shoot him before his match-making relatives get out of control. Kip agrees to make Carly’s first Kiwi Christmas special, but will he gain more than mistletoe kisses from the woman who threatens to claim his heart? My Forever Valentine (Book #5) Love small town romance and Happily Ever Afters? Dive into the Stewart Island world to find out what your favorite characters are doing to celebrate Valentine’s Day with these four short and sweet romance stories. Playing For Fun (Book #6) Is Ford Komeke New Zealand’s most reluctant bachelor? New Zealand’s octogenarian matchmaker is at work, with Holly Parker and Ford Komeke in the cross-hairs. One kiss forces them out of the friendzone, but the ugliness in Ford’s past holds his heart hostage. Playing for fun or playing for keeps? Holly and Ford must decide because the consequences of falling in love means that someone’s heart or someone’s dream will ultimately end up shattered. Drawing Me In (Book #7) A nine-year-old secret he never saw coming… Bree Findlow’s ordered life just got complicated. Harley, the man who once broke her heart has moved back to Stewart Island, and her sister arrives with a boy with Harley’s eyes and artistic talent. With Harley’s dark past, he never wanted to risk a family. But what choice does he have when Bree won’t see reason? Fight hard, fight dirty. Fight to win. Kissing The Bride (Book #7.5) The countdown is on to the Wedding of the Year, New Zealand! It’s seven days until Shaye Harland and Del Westlake finally tie the knot—and it’ll be the most awesomesauce wedding Stewart Island has ever seen if Shaye has anything to do with it. Her All Things Nuptial journal has the big day planned to perfection, but not everything runs like clockwork. While marrying the man of her dreams beats chocolate as an Easter treat, a few mini-catastrophes like Boris the obstinate sea lion threaten to ruin their special day. Saying I Do (Book #8) Marriage and happily-ever-after are for suckers… Joe Whelan was fooled once on the way to the altar, and the Irish doctor isn’t about to be an eejit over a woman again. MacKenna Jones loves a good wedding—so long as she’s sewing the bride’s gown, not walking down the aisle herself. When the stakes are so high, will these two gun-shy cynics ever say I Do? Home For Christmas (Book #9) They’re dreaming of a White Christmas… Carly Gatlin can’t wait to take her fiancé to Colorado for a snuggly snow-filled Christmas, only a freakish summer storm sweeps in disabling everyone’s plans. Still, with holiday surprises in store and even a secret admirer for Stewart Island’s elderly notorious matchmaker, the happy couples of Oban might not mind being home for Christmas after all. Bending The Rules (Book #10) The first rule of falling in love is...There are no rules. Cop Noah Daniels doesn''t believe in unicorns or true love, not since his life went to hell six years ago. Emotions are easier to handle when they''re out of sight, out of mind. But when script writer Tilly Montgomery crash-lands into his world on Stewart Island for a month, she might just be the one to convince him that unicorns and true love do exist. If they''re prepared to bend the rules a bit.

Have you heard about the one where Prince Charming falls for the Ugly Stepsister? Darby Livingston is a survivor. If she can survive breast cancer, she can survive the humiliation of accidently flashing her pink panties to a stranger. A sexy doesn''t believe in fairy tales stranger called Reid. Reid is the key to making Darby''s amateur theater production of Cinderella a success, so she''ll swallow her pride and beg, bribe, or use her feminine wiles to secure his help, because the play''s donation to a cancer charity means everything to her. Reid Hudson is used to being judged and ridiculed for his ability to sew amazing wedding gowns for Invercargill''s boutique bridal shop, Next Stop Vegas. Whatever. He''s a man who knows who he is and what he wants in life. But on the list of things Reid Hudson doesn''t want... A) To be roped into costume-making for a cast of wanna-be divas. B) To discover an off-the-charts attraction with the play''s Ugly Stepsister, Darby. And C) To fall in love with that feisty and funny woman who has no guarantee of a happy ever after. Along with her terrier side-kick, Duke, can Darby convince Reid that if the shoe/slipper fits, maybe she''s The One he''s been looking for all along?

The Bounty Bay Boxed Set Vol. 1 contains three full-length novels from Tracey Alvarez''s best-selling series set against the stunning backdrop of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you like heartwarming, sensual and sweet small-town romances with a touch of comedy, you''ll love sharing the journey with these authentic men and women struggling to find their special someone. The three Bounty Bay books included in this bundle are: Hide Your Heart (Book #1) Hiding in plain sight just got complicated... Lauren Taylor and her young son fled back to her hometown to escape fame''s cruel spotlight, and all she wants to do is start over. No press, no pictures, no problem. She thought she''d be safe in the middle-of-nowhere, but her sexy new neighbor is about to ruin everything... Know Your Heart (Book #2) When the landlady from hell becomes the one woman he can''t live without... Kicked off a movie set, actress Savannah Payne flees to her vacation house in Bounty Bay to prepare for the audition of a lifetime. Only a stubborn, sexy lawyer is currently renting it and he won''t budge an inch. But all''s fair in love and war, including his kisses that make her want to surrender. Teach Your Heart (Book #3) Some men need to learn the hard way... Doctor O-for-Awesome Owen Bennett is all about being responsible. But when he''s temporarily put in charge of three precocious kids, chaos reigns and his list of household rules gets tossed out the window. Except one. Under no circumstance will he get involved with the kids'' tempting new nanny, Gracie Cooper. Some rules are made to be broken Praise for the Bounty Bay series! It''s official...I''m hooked on this series! I want to jump on a plane and fly to this island, because apparently they grow them big and HOT in New Zealand...men that is!!!" ~ Swept Away By Romance "Perfection comes in many shapes and forms, and Ms Alvarez delivers in her contemporary voice and quirky character traits that make a distinctive difference between average and stellar storytelling." ~ InD''Tale Magazine

Marriage and happily-ever-after are for suckers...Joe Whelan was fooled once on the way to the altar, and the Irish doctor isn''t about to be an eejit over a woman again. Especially not one who witnessed his broken-hearted humiliation years ago. He won''t be swayed by the sparks that fly whenever his eyes meet MacKenna''s or distracted by her sweet kisses. The only thing Joe cares about is preventing his sister from making the biggest marital mistake of her life.MacKenna Jones loves a good wedding-so long as she''s sewing the bride''s gown, not walking down the aisle herself. Falling for Joe Whelan''s sexy bedside manner wasn''t on the cards, neither was a seven-day road trip with him to Las Vegas, the Marriage Capital of the World. When the stakes are so high, will these two gun-shy cynics ever say I Do?

Some men need to learn the hard way... Doctor O-for-Awesome Owen Bennett is all about fixing broken things and being responsible. His motto? Rules are helpful boundaries. Rules can be fun. But when he''s temporarily put in charge of three precocious kids, chaos reigns and his list of household rules gets tossed out the window. Except one. Under no circumstance will he get involved with the kids'' tempting new nanny. After four years flitting around Europe, waitress/dog-walker/au-pair Gracie Cooper returns home to Bounty Bay for her brother''s wedding. Working to pay off some of her crippling university debt while she''s there makes it a win-win situation. She plans to play in the sand and surf with three cute kids, indulge in a harmless flirtation with her sexy-stick-in-the-mud boss, then follow the sun overseas again come end of summer. Oh-and if she and Owen accidentally take their attraction farther than they should? Well, some rules are made to be broken...

Eight New Zealand & Australian Beach Romances 100% pure escape. Escape to the Land Down Under, where the sky is bluer, the living is slower, and the loving is sweeter. This summer, dive into eight heartwarming feel-good beach romances by bestselling Australian and New Zealand authors. And because size matters,they’re all novel or long novella length! We’ve got cheeky, sexy, funny, steamy, sweet—and all with heaps of heart. Enjoy with a tall pitcher of iced tea or a bottle of chilled white wine—we’ll never tell! Eight standalone novels (no cliffhangers!) spanning 1,500+ pages Over 95% off retail for the individual books sold separately Only available through July--get your copy today! Eight perfect indulgences to get your summer sorted! ROSALIND JAMES, – Just for You (Escape to New Zealand) TRACEY ALVAREZ – Melting Into You (Due South) DIANA FRASER – The Playboy’s Redemption (The Mackenzies) H.Y. HANNA – Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets) JOANNE HILL – Falling for Jack KRIS PEARSON – The Boat Builder’s Bed (Wicked in Wellington) ANNIE SEATON – Beach House (Bondi Beach Love) SERENITY WOODS – A Secret Between Friends (Treats to Tempt You) INDIVIDUAL BOOKS INCLUDE 6 Full-Length Novels & 2 Long Novellas. No Cliffhangers! Over 1,500 pgs! ROSALIND JAMES, – Just for You (Escape to New Zealand) All Black rugby star Hemi Ranapia meets a beautiful—and very unimpressed—blast from his past, and finds his fishing holiday taking a most unexpected turn. Sometimes, especially in New Zealand’s Maori Northland, it really does take a village. And sometimes it just takes a little faith. (Heat level: Steamy) TRACEY ALVAREZ – Melting Into You (Due South) Ben Harland doesn’t do emotional stuff, but he does want to do Stewart Island’s pretty schoolteacher, Kezia Murphy. He needs a plan B to convince Kezia into his bed when his surprise eight-year-old daughter unexpectedly arrives on his doorstep. (Heat level: Steamy) DIANA FRASER – The Playboy’s Redemption (The McKenzies) James Mackenzie is tired of his shallow lifestyle and wants a family. But first, he wants to secure the future of the woman he wronged ten years before. But how can Susie Henderson trust someone who betrayed her, someone who doesn''t even believe in himself? (Heat level: Steamy) H.Y. HANNA – Playing to Win (Summer Beach Vets) Ellie Monroe doesn''t make mistakes, and her dream job in a gorgeous Australian seaside town isn''t the place to start. But a mischievous chocolate Lab and a handsome Aussie vet just might make her change her mind. Sometimes, a mistake can be the best thing that could happen to you… (Heat level: Sweet) JOANNE HILL – Falling for Jack Jack Fletcher has survived his rough upbringing to become a mega success. Now, with his personal life already in turmoil, he discovers he has a son. Robyn Taylor, the brainy girl destined for great things, waits tables for a living to support her twins. Looking after Jack’s son is a change for the better—or is it? (Heat Level: Sweet) KRIS PEARSON – The Boat Builder’s Bed (Wicked in Wellington) Sophie Calhoun fears her dream contract comes with strings that tie her to the superyacht-builder''s bed. She knows Rafe Severino won''t want a preoccupied single mother, so she''s concealing her daughter''s existence - and trying desperately not to fall in love. (Heat level: Steamy) ANNIE SEATON – Beach House (Bondi Beach Love) Rosie Pemberton has her life mapped out, and her tarot cards agree. The cards take a turn, though, when her aunt leaves the old house on the hill above Australia’s Bondi Beach to champion surfer Taj Brown. Three months sharing a house with a pinup would test any woman’s self-control… (Heat level: Steamy) SERENITY WOODS – A Secret Between Friends (Treats to Tempt You) Genie Sharpe has come home to New Zealand’s Bay of Islands from Afghanistan with a bad knee, an aching heart, and her best friend Ciara’s bucket list. Ciara’s gorgeous big brother might be just the cure she needs, but secrets between friends have a way of spiraling out of control. (Heat level: Steamy)

She''s a Holiday Grinch... Carly Gatlin doesn''t want to spend another Christmas alone. With her beloved father gone, she''s desperate to be part of a family-so she''s spending the holidays with her step-brothers on Stewart Island. But even with sand, sun, and not a snowflake in sight, everything reminds her of what she''s lost. So no tree trimming, cookie baking, or kisses under the mistletoe for her, thanks. Especially not from Due South''s sexy bartender, Kip. He''s a too-hot-for-his-Santa-suit killjoy... Kip Sullivan''s moved hundreds of miles away from his family who''d like to see him married off before his next birthday-on Christmas Eve. Then ten days before the big event, his meddling relatives arrive en masse, and dear God, they''re planning to stay. With match-makers breathing down his neck, it''s becoming harder to ignore the temptation to unwrap Carly like a present under the tree. The Kiwi barbecue isn''t the only thing sizzling this summer... Kip agrees to help make Carly''s first New Zealand Christmas special. He''s got five holiday missions to complete-one involving a frisky fake reindeer-before he hopes to claim a mistletoe kiss...and maybe even Carly''s heart. Christmas just isn''t Christmas without this spicy yet sweet Due South novella.

Take one sassy Harland girl... Shaye Harland, sous chef de-awesome, desperately wants the role of Due South''s head chef. Though a little out of her depth, she can totally cope with the extra demands if she can resist her future brother-in-law when he muscles in on her kitchen. The Hollywood wannabe is nothing but a troublesome distraction and he fries her sex-ometer to a crisp. But as far as romance? Forget it. Love, when she finds Mr. Perfect, will be as sweet as her to-die-for cookies. Add a bad-boy from LA... Del Westlake swore he''d never again set foot on the island he calls the "ass end of New Zealand." With his reputation as a sous chef in one of LA''s hottest restaurants trashed, and his estranged father''s restaurant needing a head chef, Del wants nothing more than to go in, get the job done, and get out. Except his feisty second-in-command carves herself a spot in his heart and completely incinerates his plans. Watch the sparks fly as they burn it up in the kitchen... Winning a spot on a TV reality show is just what Del needs to jumpstart his career back in the States. Nothing can get in the way of him winning-not even the woman whose trust he''d destroy if she discovers his secrets. But with a film crew capturing the explosive kitchen chemistry between them, will his bad-boy ways rear up and ruin his shot at becoming Shaye''s Mr. Perfect? Fresh...Seductive...Heart-warming... Everything you want in a contemporary romance-plus enough steaminess to make your toes curl! Intended for mature 18+ aged readers. The Due South Series: Book 1: In Too Deep. Book 2: Melting Into You. Book 3: Ready To Burn. Book 4: Christmas With You.

Hiding in plain sight just got complicated ... Lauren Taylor and her young son have fled back to her hometown to escape fame''s cruel spotlight, and all she wants to do is start over. No press, no pictures, no problem. Until Nate Fraser, a sexy photojournalist, moves in next door. Resisting his kisses and keeping her secrets soon become the hardest thing she''s ever done. Nate''s got one foot out the door and one last assignment before he resumes his nomadic lifestyle, camera in hand. His every instinct screams that his beautiful but unwelcoming neighbour is hiding something. He couldn''t care less when it''s difficult enough to keep his eyes--and lips--off of her. No matter how much Nate attempts to keep his heart out of reach, he''s drawn into her life. But a guy like him can never have what he wants most. Can he?HIDE YOUR HEART is the first story in Tracey Alvarez''s Bounty Bay series, set against the stunning backdrop of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you like heartwarming, sweet and sexy small town romances, you''ll love sharing the journey with these authentic men and women struggling to find their special someone. Welcome to Bounty Bay, where the reward of true love is a price only some are willing to pay. Download your copy of Hide Your Heart today and uncover the secret lives and hidden passions simmering in New Zealand''s sultry, subtropical Far North. Intended for mature 18+ aged readers who enjoy their feel good romance on the sensual side. Praise for the Bounty Bay series!"Reading a book by Tracey Alvarez is like taking a mini vacation to my imagined little happy place in New Zealand." ~ Spellbound Book Reviews"Tracey now is included among some of my fav authors from the Southern Hemisphere. Rosalind James and Natalie Gayle fans will love Tracey''s books." ~ Retailer review"Tracey Alvarez has written a finely crafted, well written romance. Sexy and delightful and full of family values." ~The Book Date"Her writing style will keep you hanging on to every word and feeling the characters'' heartbreak right along with them." ~ Rachel Lawrence BooksDon''t miss any of the Bounty Bay books!Book 1: Hide Your Heart. Featuring Lauren and Nate. Book 2: Know Your Heart. Featuring Savannah and Glen. Book 3: Teach Your Heart. Featuring Gracie and Owen. Book 4: Mend Your Heart. Featuring Natalie and Isaac. Coming 2017. Book 5: Break Your Heart. Featuring Vanessa and Sam. Coming 2017

In too deep (Due South book 1): Two hearts. A second chance. Everything on the line. Ryan "West" Westlake belongs on the island. It''s in his blood and who he is. Nobody can deny that. When Piper Harland walked out of his life years ago, West let her go. He''d never stand in the way of a woman and her dreams. But now that she''s back, their past smacks him right in the face. With tempers flared and desires heightened, West just might realize what he lost so long ago.

Love small town romance and Happily Ever Afters? Dive into the Stewart Island world to find out what your favorite characters are doing to celebrate Valentine''s Day with these four short and sweet romance stories. Shaye & Del: Does Del''s stay in hospital after donating a kidney to his dad mean a Valentine''s Day spent alone? Not if his sexy fiancée, Shaye, can pull off some ninja moves and sneak into his room for a little romance... Piper & West: Piper attempts to cook a Valentine''s dinner for two--guess how well that''ll turn out? But the results are a little unexpected... Carly & Kip: An overnight hike on the beautiful Rakiura track is not what Carly had in mind for a romantic evening with her hottie barman. Kip, however, has an ulterior motive... Kezia & Ben: Nothing will go wrong...the most dangerous phrase in the English language, especially when used to describe a Valentine''s Day surprise for Kezia and Ben. IMPORTANT NOTE: Because these four short stories of approximately 3,000 words each contain spoilers, they are intended to be read and enjoyed after the first 4 Due South books. MY FOREVER VALENTINE is the fifth installment of Tracey Alvarez''s best-selling Due South books set against the stunning backdrop of Aotearoa, New Zealand. If you like heartwarming, sexy and sweet small town romances with a touch of comedy, you''ll love sharing the journey with these authentic men and women struggling to find their special someone. Download your copy of My Forever Valentine and dive into these sensual romance novels! Intended for mature 18+ aged readers who enjoy their feel good romance on the steamier side. Praise for the Due South series! "It''s official...I''m hooked on this series! I want to jump on a plane and fly to this island, because apparently they grow them big and HOT in New Zealand...men that is!!!" ~ Swept Away By Romance "Perfection comes in many shapes and forms, and Ms Alvarez delivers in her contemporary voice and quirky character traits that make a distinctive difference between average and stellar storytelling." ~ InD''Tale Magazine "Just as the must-read series of Donna Kauffman (The Bachelors of Blueberry Cove), Jill Shalvis (Lucky Harbor), Terri Osburn (Anchor Island), Marie Force (The McCarthys of Gansett Island), Sherryl Woods (Chesapeake Shores) have entranced me with their seaside settings and caring communities - so has Tracey Alvarez - and I''m adding her series to my must-read shelf too."~ Fab Fantasy Fiction Don''t miss any of the Due South books! Book 1: In Too Deep. Featuring Piper and West. Book 2: Melting Into You. Featuring Kezia and Ben. Book 3: Ready To Burn. Featuring Shaye and Del. Book 4: Christmas With You. Featuring Carly and Kip. Book 5: My Forever Valentine. Due South Short Stories. Book 6: Playing For Fun. Featuring Holly and Ford. Book 7: Drawing Me In. Featuring Bree and Harley. Book 7.5: Kissing The Bride. A Due South Short Story. Book 8: Saying I Do. Featuring MacKenna and Joe. Book 9: Home For Christmas. Stewart Island novella.

Love small town contemporary romance with an unforgettable cast of characters? Each book in the Due South series contains a sizzling, sexy love story set on an unspoilt, wild island in New Zealand. Meet Piper and West... She vowed never to return. To save her brother from financial ruin, Piper Harland must do the one thing she swore she''d never do-return to the tiny island hometown where Ryan "West" Westlake crushed her heart. Piper is tough, resilient and a little wild-much like the remote and beautiful Stewart Island where she grew up. As a cop who''s part of the elite New Zealand Police National Dive Squad, bringing the dead back to their families still doesn''t stop the guilt she feels over her father''s drowning death. Now nine years later she''s obligated to return to a hostile community as the outsider, and forced to work with the man who was once her best friend and first lover. She''s a risk he can''t take. West is an Island man, through and through. As owner of the local pub, he lives and breathes the local community, and sure as hell can''t imagine living anywhere else. But most of all he refuses to ever fall for a woman like his flighty mother. He lost Piper once to give her the chance to fulfil her dreams of becoming a cop. But now she''s back for an unexpected six week visit to help her brother-his best mate. Maybe West wants her a little bit, maybe he can''t resist the temptation to tease and touch her, but can he fall in love with such a flight risk? Saying goodbye for the second time might just destroy them both. Fresh...Seductive...Heart-warming... Everything you want in a contemporary romance-plus enough steaminess to make your toes curl! Intended for mature 18+ aged readers. The Due South Series: Book 1: In Too Deep. Featuring Piper and West. A smoking hot reunion which may lead to a second chance for them both... Book 2: Melting Into You. Featuring Kezia and Ben. Can this widowed single mom and the stubborn but sexy single dad ever make one big happy family? Book 3: Ready To Burn. Featuring Shaye and Del. Two chefs, one workplace where things get seriously overheated-and a sizzling enemies to lovers romance. Book 4: Christmas With You. Featuring Carly and Kip. A New Zealand holiday romance where becoming friends with benefits can sometimes make the sexiest Christmas present of all...

Love small town romance with an unforgettable cast of characters? Each book in the Due South series contains a sizzling, sexy love story set on an unspoilt, wild island in New Zealand. Meet Kezia and Ben... Big, sexy men who don''t relate well to kids need not apply... Kezia Murphy plays her widow card well. When you don''t trust people not to let you down, it''s easier to not get involved-and getting involved with a man who makes her skin sizzle just by looking at him would be una pazzia-crazy! Four years ago while Kezia''s daughter, Zoe, battled leukaemia, a tragic accident stole her husband''s life. Starting over in the little town of Oban where she''s adopted into the close knit community on Stewart Island, Kezia and her daughter are all the family the other needs. Except Zoe yearns for more. New Zealand''s worst candidate for instant fatherhood... Ben doesn''t do gooey emotional stuff. He doesn''t do cosy home and family. And he sure isn''t the big teddy-bear Kezia Murphy, the woman he secretly fantasises about, thinks he is. So when Jade, his surprise eight-year-old daughter arrives on his doorstep, he''s a D-minus student struggling to pass a crash-course in parenting. They''ll either melt or raze their lives to the ground... When the sparks of attraction between Kezia and Ben fan into an inferno, Ben doesn''t know how much longer the layers of resistance around his heart can resist melting into the gooey mess he fears. The more he fights it the harder it is to make the choice that will destroy the family he now longs to claim.