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Where the Wattles Bloom

The heartwarming rural romance of 2026 from USA Today bestselling Australian author Amy Andrews
By Amy Andrews
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Two 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... Read More
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Two 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.

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ISBN: 9781038942586

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Genre

Audience: General / adult

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Pages: 304

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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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