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Just for the Holidays/Only We Know/Backpack and a Red Dress/February or Forever

By Juliet Madison and Victoria Purman and Maddie Jane
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Just for the Holidays/Only We Know/Backpack and a Red Dress/February or Forever brings together several romantic tales exploring themes of love, second chances, and self-discovery. The stories blend lively social settings and heartfelt moments, highlighting the beauty and challenges of finding love, whether it's during a holiday, through rediscovering a past connection, or while pursuing personal dreams. Each narrative embraces the joy of romance in distinct and engaging ways.
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A collection of heartwarming stories from three bestselling local authors.

Only We Know by Victoria Purman

When Calla Maloney arrives on Kangaroo Island, she's not on a holiday but a mission: to track down her estranged brother.

Sam Hunter is the reluctant prodigal son when his father's illness forces him home. The last thing he needs is playing tour guide to a redhead with no sense of direction.

As Sam and Calla dig deeper into their long-buried family secrets, they discover that no one is an island and that opening up their hearts to love again might be the most dangerous thing they will ever do...

Backpack and a Red Dress by Maddie Jane

Managing a flailing second-hand clothes shop is not part of Calliope Kirkwood's life plan. But she's travelled across the world to meet her birth father and she won't leave until he acknowledges her. Soon Cally finds herself invested in turning the store around, despite the opposition of her new employer's son, Sam Hunter.

But an unexpected discovery means Cally must decide where her true loyalty lies... She thought she'd do anything to find love, but choosing between her past and her future may leave her with no love at all.

February or Forever by Juliet Madison

Chrissie Burns has a plan: renovate her late aunt's rundown beach house, sell it and move on. But Tarrin's Bay has a lot to offer. Now, Chrissie is shocked to discover she will be the private yoga instructor to Drew Williams, Australia's top singer/songwriter.

Drew's down-to-earth nature draws happiness out of Chrissie and though her days of stretching may bring her peace, she knows that this interlude must end. Because there's no pose to aid her if Drew leaves her heartbroken.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867209942

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mira

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 44.0mm

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 666g

Pages: 704

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Contemporary Romance Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Juliet Madison Maddie Jane Romance Victoria Purman

About the Author

Victoria Purman is an Australian top ten and USA Today bestselling fiction author. Her most recent book, A Woman's Work, was an Australian bestseller, as were her novels The Nurses' War,The Women's Pages, The Land Girls and The Last of the Bonegilla Girls. Her earlier novel The Three Miss Allens was a USA Today bestseller. She is a regular guest at writers festivals, a mentor and workshop presenter and was a judge in the fiction category for the 2018 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature and the 2022 ASA/HQ Commercial Fiction Prize for an unpublished manuscript.To find out more, visit Victoria's website, victoriapurman.com.You can also follow her on Facebook or Instagram (@victoriapurmanauthor) and Twitter (@VictoriaPurman) Juliet Madison is a bestselling and award-nominated author of books with humour, heart, and serendipity. Writing both fiction and self-help, she is also an artist and colouring book illustrator, and an intuitive life coach who loves creating online courses for writers and those wanting to live an empowered life. With her background as a naturopath and a dancer, Juliet is passionate about living a healthy and positive life. She likes to combine her love of words, art, and self-empowerment to create books that entertain and inspire readers to find the magic in everyday life. Juliet lives on the picturesque south coast of NSW, Australia, where she spends as much time as possible dreaming up new stories, following her passions, and being with her family, and as little time as possible doing housework. You can find out more about Juliet, her books, and her courses at her website and connect with her on social media at Face­book and Instagram. Maddie Jane lives near the beach in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her husband, three children and a very hairy dog. She has a journalism qualification as well as a degree in history and English literature from Canterbury University. She started reading romance novels when she was far too young and hasn't stopped. When she isn't reading or writing she likes walking on the beach and planning her characters' happy ever afters. She enjoys holidays, movies with happy endings and spending time with her family and friends.

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