Tarrin's Bay

From Escape's queen of ro–magic comedy comes a sweet, emotional contemporary romance about the pleasures of making a wish and seeing it come true. When Dr Sylvia Greene makes an impromptu wish at the Tarrin's Bay Wishing Festival, it's the most out of character action she can think of. Hers is not a life of wishes. Hers is a controlled life of order, plans and preparation…of science and research and diagnosis and treatment. But her past has been weighing on her mind, and decisions made long ago have far–reaching consequences. A week later, the daughter she secretly gave up for adoption at sixteen arrives in Sylvia's small coastal town with secrets that can't be shared. Between feelings of guilt, gossip, and a growing attraction to an emotionally unavailable colleague, Sylvia's well–ordered life is soon thrown into chaos. She is no longer alone, and for the first time she feels as if her world is open to possibilities. They say be careful what you wish for, but, for Sylvia, the unexpected consequences may be just what the doctor ordered.

In this heartwarming coastal romance, Escape bestselling author Juliet Madison asks, what if your favorite celebrity fell in love with you? Yoga teacher and single mother, Chrissie Burns has a plan: move into the rundown beach house left to her by her deceased aunt, renovate it, sell it, and move on. The scene of a terrible accident years ago, the house needs to get out of Chrissie's hands as soon as possible. But, Tarrin's Bay, where the house stands, has more to offer than bad memories. The town is lovely, the people friendly, and even Chrissie's young son finds friends and begins coming out of his shell. Employed at Serendipity Retreat as a yoga instructor, Chrissie is shocked to be given the role of private teacher to Drew Williams, Australia's top singer/songwriter for the month. Relationships between instructors and clients are strictly forbidden, but Drew draws happiness out of Chrissie with his down-to-earth nature and sense of humor. Days of stretching and bending may bring Chrissie unexpected peace and strength, but she knows that this interlude must end, and there's no pose or position to aid her when Drew walks away and leaves her broken-hearted.

The heartwarming new Tarrin's Bay novel from bestselling author Juliet Madison is all about moving on – in unexpected ways. Distracting herself from a string of bad luck and a disastrous love life, bubbly April Vedora throws herself into her new business –April's Glow, a candle store in seaside Tarrin's Bay – the enchanting scents and colourful atmosphere provide a safe haven. But outside business hours she's clueless about her personal life. When a mysterious loner moves in next door, she can't help but become intrigued, and ex–soldier Zac Masterson is equally fascinated by April. But both have sworn off relationships, and while April avoids her emotions by keeping busy and sociable, Zac hides away from the world – and his past. As the pair chip away at each other's facades and secrets are revealed, April fears that the man she is unwillingly falling for could represent everything she's worked so hard to avoid. Or could they be just what the other needs? They've shared their secrets over the back fence, but resolving the past is going to mean opening the doors to their hearts – and letting each other in.

They say that truth is stranger than fiction, but in Tarrin's Bay, she's about to find that love is stronger than time... By day, single mother Olivia Chevalier runs the family's bookstore and raises her nine–year–old daughter. By night, she escapes into a world of fiction where there is excitement, romance, and happy endings. Both of her roles are endlessly rewarding, but Olivia's life has not been without challenges, hard work, and disappointment. So when enigmatic travel writer Joel Foster walks into her bookstore – and her life – with his mantras of trying new things and taking risks, Olivia knows that nothing will change. But when a family dilemma surfaces, Olivia is compelled to enroll in Joel's writing course to tell the story of her grandmother's life. With each new day and each new page, Olivia discovers secrets about her family and truths about herself, and finds herself yearning to rewrite the story she has planned and seek a life as intriguing as fiction.

A second chance at love set in the beautiful coastal town of Tarrin's Bay - after twenty years, will two old school friends finally find home? Practical and hard-working event planner Hannah Delaney has only ever known life on her family's chicken farm in Tarrin's Bay. Needing a fresh start, she has finally made the decision to move to the city. But just when her mind's made up, her past comes back to town - Luca Antonescu, her secret high school crush. Grieving the loss of his mother, Luca is back in Tarrin's Bay after years away working as a chef. He's finally ready to settle down and open his own restaurant in his parents' honour. When he runs into his old friend, Hannah's event management skills seem like the perfect fit for his restaurant's launch. But as they work together to set up the new business, secrets are uncovered and long ago feelings resurface. Luca soon realises that he wants more with Hannah. But the woman he wants to share it with has other plans. Will Hannah follow through with her move to the city, or will she realise that everything she's ever wanted is back home in the town of new beginnings?

Sparks fly when two old friends are reunited. But can they both find their happily ever after in Tarrin's Bay? Practical and hard-working event planner Hannah Delaney has only ever known life on her family's chicken farm in Tarrin's Bay. Needing a fresh start, she finally makes the decision to move to the city. But just when her mind's made up, her past comes back to town: Luca Antonescu, her high school crush. Grieving the loss of his mother, Luca is back in Tarrin's Bay after years away working as a chef. He's finally ready to settle down and open his own restaurant. When he runs into his old friend Hannah, her event management skills seem like the perfect fit for his restaurant's launch. But as they work together to set up the new business, secrets are uncovered, and old feelings resurface. Soon, Luca realizes that he wants to be with Hannah. But she has other plans. Will Hannah follow her dream and move to the city-or will she realize that everything she's ever wanted is standing right in front of her?

What if you were hired to work with your favourite celebrity?   Yoga teacher and single mother, Chrissie Burns has a plan: move into the rundown beach house she's inherited; the scene of a terrible accident years ago, renovate it, sell it, and move on.   But the town offers more than bad memories. The people are friendly, and even Chrissie's young son finds friends and begins coming out of his shell.   Employed at a retreat as a yoga instructor, Chrissie is shocked to discover she will be teaching Drew Williams, Australia's top singer songwriter.   Relationships between instructors and clients are strictly forbidden, but their attraction is undeniable.   And when it's time for Drew to leave Tarrin's Bay, can the romance last or is it doomed to fail?

In the seaside town of Tarrin's Bay, two neighbors form a bond-but can they truly open the doors and let each other in? Distracting herself from a streak of bad luck and a disastrous love life, bubbly April Vedora throws herself into her new business-April's Glow, a candle store in Tarrin's Bay. The enchanting scents and colorful atmosphere provide a safe haven-but outside of business hours, she's still clueless about what the next step in her life should be. When a mysterious loner moves in next door, she can't help feeling intrigued, and ex-soldier Zac Masterson is equally fascinated by April. But both have sworn off relationships, and while April avoids her emotions by keeping busy and sociable, Zac hides away from the world-and his past . . . As the pair chip away at each other's facades and secrets are revealed, April fears that the man she's unwillingly falling for is everything she's worked so hard to avoid. Or could they each be just what the other needs?

Lacie is used to keeping her Hollywood clients' secrets-but when it comes to keeping her own, things seem much more complicated . . . When she touches down for a fleeting family reunion in Tarrin's Bay, Lacie knows she's pregnant. She also knows who the father is, and suspecting he won't be thrilled by the news, she keeps the news to herself. Then she meets Nathan, who makes her heart and her stomach flip. When she returns to the United States and the two keep in touch, it's clear this is more than a holiday romance. But Lacie hasn't told him about the baby, and the moment has long passed when she should have come clean. But fate has a way of forcing your hand. And another unexpected trip to Australia brings into sharp focus everything that Lacie holds dear. Maybe it's not such a tough choice after all. Holiday in July is the latest immersive novel in the beloved Tarrin's Bay series from acclaimed author Juliet Madison, richly evoking a world of family, friendship, the challenges of love, and the comforts of home.

Some love stories take a lifetime to find their way home. The bestselling author of Holiday in July returns to Tarrin's Bay. After her divorce, Katy McKenzie promised herself she'd wait a year before dating again. But just when she does, her troubled twin brother shows up needing help, and Katy's newfound freedom is put on hold. At her high school reunion, Katy reconnects with Dan Dexter, her childhood best friend and the boy whose romantic confession she once rejected. Now a famous relationship coach, Dan has never forgotten Katy. As they spend time together, old feelings resurface, but their futures may be too different to ever align. With her heart pulled in two directions, Katy must decide whether love is worth the risk and if some second chances are meant to last forever. Heartfelt, emotional, and uplifting, August Reunion is a story about second chances, the strength of family, and finding the courage to follow your heart.

A single mom finds an escape in the novels on her bookstore's shelves-but can real life ever compete with fiction? By day, single mother Olivia Chevalier runs the family's bookstore in the seaside town of Tarrin's Bay and raises her nine-year-old daughter. By night, she disappears into the world of fiction, filled with excitement, romance, and happy endings. Though she finds motherhood and her job endlessly rewarding, Olivia has faced plenty of challenges, hard work, and disappointment. So when enigmatic travel writer Joel Foster walks into her bookstore-and her life-with his mantras about trying new things and taking risks, she isn't about to fall for all that happy talk. But when Olivia is compelled to enroll in Joel's writing course to tell the story of her grandmother's life, she discovers secrets about her family and truths about herself-and finds herself yearning to rewrite her own story . . .

Three more heart-warming and romantic stories from a delightful, uplifting series. April's Glow Distracting herself from a string of bad luck and a disastrous love life, bubbly April throws herself into her new business, April's Glow, a candle store. The enchanting scents and colourful atmosphere provide an escape for April, who struggles with her personal life outside of work… Memories of May Can love survive the test of time? By day, single mother Olivia Chevalier runs the family's bookstore and raises her nine-year-old daughter. By night, she escapes into a world of fiction where there is excitement, romance and happy endings. But Olivia's life has not been without challenges and disappointment… Home for June Sparks fly when two old friends are reunited. But will they both get their happy ever after? Practical and hard-working event planner Hannah Delaney has only ever known life on her family's chicken farm in Tarrin's Bay. Needing a fresh start, she finally makes the decision to move to the city. But just when her mind's made up, her past comes back to town: Luca Antonescu, her secret high school crush…

Starting again is never easy…   Emma had travel plans, but when her family needed help, she stepped in and took over running their business.   The beachside cabins in Tarrin's Bay might not have the same appeal as the French Riviera, but Emma finds happiness in the small-town community.   When she finds that her ex-boyfriend, a man she left behind without explanation, is staying in one of the cabins, her tranquil existence is shattered.   She knows she must share the secret she has been hiding for five years, but that's easier said than done. And James has his own confession to make…   They aren't the same people they were before, but is it time for a second chance? And when their secrets surface, might two people in need of a miracle remember the dreams they once had and be able to move on?

When small town doctor Sylvia Greene makes a wish at the Tarrin's Bay Wishing Festival, she doesn't expect it to come true. But a week later, her wish arrives in town – the daughter she secretly gave up for adoption as a teenager…   Grieving the loss of her adoptive mother, eighteen-year-old Grace brings secrets of her own and Sylvia's life is thrown into disarray.   Then, when Sylvia's love life comes to a grinding halt, matters are complicated further by the arrival of an interesting new medical colleague, Mark, whose treatments conflict with hers.   Mark is looking for a fresh start after losing his wife but is having trouble letting go.   Can three people who have all suffered hurt and loss finally find a way to move on?   They say be careful what you wish for, but, for Sylvia, the unexpected consequences may be just what the doctor ordered…