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Meet Me in Bendigo

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Meet Me in Bendigo by Eva Scott is a heart-warming romance novel that follows the journey of two individuals who find themselves at emotional crossroads. Set against the charming backdrop of Bendigo, this story explores themes of love, new beginnings, and the power of fate as the characters navigate their personal challenges and discover how intertwined their lives have become. Prepare for a delightful blend of romance and self-discovery as paths cross in unexpected ways.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a heartwarming romance set in the Australian countryside. The story delves into themes of love, second chances, and community, offering a perfect escape for readers who enjoy charming characters and warm, authentic settings. Fans of small-town romance will find plenty to admire in the engaging narrative and the emotional journey of its protagonists.

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Rural Australia meets You've Got Mail in this romantic comedy about online dating, second chances, and following your heart.

Small-town sweetheart Annalisa Cappelli has returned to Wongilly to take over her family's hardware shop while she heals from a tragic loss. The business was hit hard by the pandemic, and now a Carpenter's Warehouse hardware superstore is opening in the district. There's no way Annalisa is going to let two hundred years of history go down the drain, but she's going to need to fight to keep her family's legacy alive.

The one simple thing in her life is her no names, no complications, easy-breezy online relationship with GardenerGuy94. For now, their online flirtation is the only kind of romance Annalisa needs. Until she meets Ed Carpenter. Sexy as hell, he'd be the perfect man ... if he wasn't trying to destroy her business.

Ed Carpenter is in Wongilly to offer the owner of a small hardware shop a payout to pave the way for his family's next superstore. What he doesn't expect is for the owner to be the woman he's been talking to online. Annalisa is beautiful and passionate, and he's sure she's the one for him. But how can he reveal the truth without losing her?

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867230588

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mira

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 487g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Eva Scott is the bestselling author of rural romcoms such as Lonely in Longreach and Meet Me in Bendigo. A lifelong storyteller, she lived in Britain and Papua New Guinea before coming home to Australia to train as a cultural anthropologist. She now lives in rural Tasmania, amongst vineyards and orchards, with her husband and son, two cats and a cocker spaniel. If you'd like to know more about Eva, her books, or to connect with her online, you can visit her website: evascottwriter.com Photo Credit: Renee Shea

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