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Safe Haven at Wagtail Ridge

new feel-good romance for 2026 from a bestselling and award winning author about fresh beginnings, perfect for readers of Virgin River and Rachael Johns
Brief Description
The matchmakers of the Wagtail Ridge Knitting Club return with a new couple in their sights. A moving story about finding and accepting love from the award-winning author of The Library at Wagtail Ridge. Anna Prentiss, the town vet, keeps herself emotionally distant from everyone. Badly... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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The matchmakers of the Wagtail Ridge Knitting Club return with a new couple in their sights. A moving story about finding and accepting love from the award-winning author of The Library at Wagtail Ridge.

Anna Prentiss, the town vet, keeps herself emotionally distant from everyone. Badly scarred in an accident, she believes she will never be loved. But the matchmakers of the Knitting Club disagree.

Firefighter Justin Turner is building a volunteer fire service to protect the town during the bushfire season. However, Justin and his identical twin brother, Ben, face an unexpected and rocky reunion when their estranged mother crashes back into their orbit.

Justin doesn't see Anna's scars - only her beauty and strength. But his attempt at a romantic dinner goes horribly wrong, and he begins to understand how easy it is to be unintentionally cruel - a lesson he should apply to his own past with his mother.

When fate forces both Anna and Justin to confront their fears, they see the chance of a future together. But as a raging bushfire threatens Wagtail Ridge, will this newfound hope be reduced to ash before they can take the chance?

PRAISE FOR JANET GOVER:

The Library at Wagtail Ridge is a beautiful book that is a passionate tribute to the libraries, librarians and mobile library operations ... an earnest and utterly delightful read. - Mrs B's Book Reviews

The Library at Wagtail Ridge is a captivating story of love, family and belonging that ticks all the boxes for a sweet summer read. - Better Reading

This novel just hums along gracefully and effortlessly with scenarios and solutions we can all relate to in one way or another. The importance of friendships, family support and community spirit. - Cindy L. Spear

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781038955470

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 December 2025

Country: Australia

Imprint: HQ Fiction

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Janet Gover grew up in outback Australia, surrounded by wide open spaces, horses ... and many, many books. When her cat lets her actually sit in her chair, she writes stories of strong women, rural communities and falling in love. Her novel Little Girl Lost won the Epic Romantic Novel of the Year Award presented by the Romantic Novelists' Association in the UK, and she has won or been shortlisted for awards in Australia and the USA. As Juliet Bell, in collaboration with Alison May, she rewrites misunderstood classic fiction, with an emphasis on heroes who are not so heroic. Her favourite food is tomato. She spends too much time playing silly computer games, and is an enthusiastic, if not always successful, cook. Janet loves to hear from readersโ€”so do drop her a line. http://janetgover.com/ www.facebook.com/janetgoverbooks/ Twitter: @janet_gover

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