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Outback Blaze (A Bunyip Bay Novel, #2)

Series: Bunyip Bay
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Outback Blaze takes readers to Bunyip Bay, a rural Australian town filled with secrets and passion. A devastating fire becomes the backdrop to a budding romance between a city girl with a mysterious past and a local farmer. As they navigate the emotional landscape, they must confront both personal fears and external threats, testing their courage and commitment.
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You might enjoy this book if you love romance set against the rugged beauty of the Australian outback. With its blend of suspense, small-town charm, and heartfelt connections, this story offers a vivid portrayal of love blooming in unexpected places.

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Ruby wasn't looking for love, Drew wasn't looking to stay... until they found each other. Can their fling survive the darkness of Ruby's past and Drew's desire to move on?

Ruby Jones was always an optimist, but the trauma of her past had made her wary. So, when she flees to the small rural community of Bunyip Bay to start afresh, she has her sights firmly set on establishing her horse-riding business and rebuilding her life. The last thing Ruby wants is a romance. In fact, after all she has been through, she can't imagine she will ever believe in love again.

Police officer Drew Noble has no intention of staying in Bunyip Bay - he is just an outsider seeking temporary refuge. But as the charm of the town sways him, Drew finds himself increasingly drawn to the community and its inhabitants, as well as another newcomer, the lovely Ruby Jones.

When Drew investigates a suspicious fire at Ruby's parents' business, he finds himself feeling strangely protective of the girl with the flowers in her hair. As the details of Ruby's past emerge and she comes once more under threat, Drew realises he will do all in his power to save her.

Soon, these outsiders discover they have both lost their hearts - not only to the town but to each other.

Outback Blaze, a captivating entry in the Bunyip Bay Novel series, is a story of hope, healing, and unexpected love.

Series: Bunyip Bay

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    Ruby wasn't looking for love, Drew wasn't looking to stay... until they found each other. Can their fling survive the darkness of Ruby's past and Drew's desire to move on? Ruby Jones was always an optimist, but the trauma of her past had made her wary. So, when she flees to the small rural community of Bunyip Bay to start...
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    Frankie and Simone are sisters and best friends. Could a new man in town drive a wedge between them for the first time ever? CafΓ© owner Frankie has been unlucky in love all her life. It's hard in a small town like Bunyip Bay to meet prospective partners. Her sister, Simone, lost the love of her life years before and...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781867251231

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mira

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Once upon a time (briefly) Rachael Johns was an English teacher, then her dreams of becoming a novelist came true. Now she spends her days writing romance and women's fiction in the Swan Valley, Western Australia. She is the bestselling, ABIA-winning author of The Patterson Girls and a number of other romance and women's fiction books including The Art of Keeping Secrets, The Greatest Gift, Lost Without You, Just One Wish, Something to Talk About, Flying the Nest, How to Mend a Broken Heart, The Work Wives and The Other Bridget. When she's not writing, you'll find Rachael reading, hanging with her adorable sheepadoodle, listening to audiobooks while cleaning up after her three teenage boys, or running the Rachael Johns' Online Book Club on Facebook. Rachael loves to hear from readers and can be contacted via her website rachaeljohns.com. Rachael loves to hear from readers and can be contacted via her website rachaeljohns.com

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