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See moreTwo people who have given up on happily ever after find an unexpected second chance in a rural romance that is equal parts heart-wrenching and heartwarming, from USA Today bestselling Australian author Amy Andrews.
City girl Rowena Murray needs a new beginning, after her high-pressure career as a neonatal intensive care nurse is derailed by a monumental panic attack. So she's glad to be heading to rural Acacia Junction for a low-stress, short-term contract to get back in the game. It's only for six months - then she's outta here.
Sheep farmer Lachlan McCabe is on his way into town when he comes across the new nurse saving the life of the town's beloved baker after a suspected heart attack on a deserted road. It's not the kind of meet-cute anyone would ask for, but Rowena and Lachlan soon find sparks flying.
They're both twice-divorced and have experienced enough of life to know exactly what they want - and neither of them is looking for a long-term partner. A casual fling, on the other hand... well, that's a different story.
When an honest-to-God miracle offers an unexpected second chance they'd both thought impossible, Rowena and Lachlan must decide if they will be sharing life as co-parents or true partners.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781038942586
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: HQ Genre
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 0g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Amy Andrews is a multi-award winning USA Today-bestselling author who has written over ninety contemporary romances for both trad and hybrid publishers throughout her twenty-year career. She has been translated into two dozen languages including Manga and sold over three million books worldwide. She was a nurse for twenty-eight years, has two grown children and lives in a pretty little coastal town with her husband of thirty-five years. To keep up with her latest releases and giveaways, sign up for her newsletter at amyandrews.com.au/newsletter
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