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Someone Like You

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Someone Like You by Karly Lane is a heartwarming story about self-discovery and healing. It follows the journey of a woman who returns to her small-town roots to escape the pressures of city life and mend her broken heart. Along the way, she reconnects with her past, confronts long-buried secrets, and rediscovers love in unexpected places, ultimately finding peace in embracing her true self.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories set in rural Australia, rich with themes of love, family, and self-discovery. The engaging narrative and vivid descriptions of country life offer an immersive escape for readers who appreciate tales of personal growth and community bonds.

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From the best-selling author of Six Ways to Sunday comes an intriguing, funny and romantic story about past lives and new beginnings.

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Reading Karly Lane is like stepping into a new community and being welcomed in with open arms...a heart-warming read that will have you flipping the pages long into the night.' - Theresa Smith Writes

A year after finding her husband and her closest friend in bed together, bestselling author Hayley Stevens was excited to be saying goodbye to the city and heading west to Lochway, a small colonial village sitting on the beautiful Macdonald River. Wanting peace and quiet, Hayley had impulsively bought a cosy sandstone cottage there surrounded by lush rose gardens, with a small overseer's cottage - ideal for a writer's retreat.

What she didn't expect was the almost immediate 'gift' of a very noisy donkey named Errol. Nor did Hayley expect to meet her handsome new neighbour, Luke Mason, when she was covered in mud trying to drag Errol out of Luke's dam. The strange thing was though that Luke seemed very familiar to her.

As Hayley slowly gains acceptance into her small community and starts writing again, she becomes almost afraid of the inexplicable visions she sees. What does it all mean? And why does Luke refuse to listen to her? Written with warmth and humour, Someone Like You is an intriguing, funny and romantic story about past lives and new beginnings.

Readers say:

'Karly Lane's latest book is a must-read...there's plenty to enjoy in this sweet, rural read.' - Gold Coast Bulletin

'The chemistry sizzled off the page...for anyone who loves some humour with their romance.' - Beauty and Lace

'Impeccable...engaging from start to finish.' - Compulsive Reader

'An absolute delight to read...If you're looking for something fun, romantic with a little bit of mystery, this is definitely the book for you. I can't recommend it enough!' - Noveltea Corner

'Karly Lane is an author who is a permanent fixture on my favourites list...she never puts a foot wrong. Expect to be swept away with Someone Like You.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews

'Another fantastic read...I was unable to stop laughing over what the characters get up to!' - Goodreads reviewer

'Karly's trademark humour knits together a fabulous story about fresh beginnings and new love.' - Goodreads reviewer

'Absolutely loved it!! I couldn't put it down!!' - Goodreads reviewer

'Karly Lane has a natural ability to ensure her readers are wrapped in warmth, love and friendship...This is the first Karly Lane novel I have read and I adore it, I will happily re-visit this time and time again.' - Goodreads reviewer

Someone Like You by Karly Lane has something for everyone - romance, history and humour.' - Goodreads reviewer

'LOVE IT - one of the loveliest books I've read in a while, and I've read some fabulous ones.' - Goodreads reviewer

'Karly Lane writes with an understanding of country small towns and how hard it is for someone who isn't born there to try to belong.' - Goodreads reviewer

'Absolutely superb! It's now among my favourite books of hers! Filled with angsty romance, cute animals, a mystery leading back to convict times and elements of spirituality, it's definitely a must read!!' - Goodreads reviewer

'I have devoured every book Karly has written - Someone Like You had me feeling like I was part of the story.' - Goodreads reviewer

'A brilliant mix of intrigue, humour, and romance, along with some wonderful characters. Throw in a handsome new neighbour, a "gifted" donkey, and a ghost or two, it all makes for a great story.' - Goodreads reviewer

'A delightful read that brought back memories.' - Goodreads reviewer

'LOVE LOVE LOVED IT. I just wanted this book to go on and on and never end.' - Amazon reviewer

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760529925

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 344

About the Author

Karly Lane lives on the mid-north coast of New South Wales. Proud mum to four children and wife of one very patient mechanic, she is lucky enough to spend her day doing the two things she loves most - being a mum and writing stories set in beautiful rural Australia.

Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses and Six Ways to Sunday. Someone Like You is her eleventh novel.

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