East of Alice

East of Alice

Annie Seaton

Contemporary / Suspense / Historical Fiction

A gem-fossicking discovery echoes through time and leads to a dangerous journey through the red dust outback. A gripping mystery from Australian author Annie Seaton. Gemma Hayden has returned to her hometown of Alice Springs for a new job as a primary school teacher. It's been six years since her family broke apart following the disappearance of her twin brother. And the scars still run deep.Hard on the heels of her homecoming, Saul Pearce, the man she once loved, is reposted from Parks and Wildlife in Darwin back to Alice. When an old car wreck is uncovered, washed down the river to Ruby Gap, Saul investigates only to find that the wreck belonged to Ethan, Gemma's twin - and there's a coded note for her in the glovebox.Joining forces, they trek through the rugged outback, piecing together clues that not only bring them to the attention of a criminal organisation, but lead them to uncover an even older puzzle ... One now lost to the...
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Whitsunday Dawn

Whitsunday Dawn

Annie Seaton

Contemporary / Suspense / Historical Fiction

With the pristine beauty of the Whitsundays under threat, can they expose the truth in time? Australian author Annie Seaton brings to life a new area of romance — Eco-Adventure. Perfect for fans of Di Morrissey. When Olivia Sheridan arrives in the Whitsundays as spokesperson for big mining company Sheridan Corp, it should be a straightforward presentation to the town about their proposed project. But when a handsome local fisherman shows her what ecological impact the proposal will have, Olivia is forced to question her father's motives for the project.Struggling with newly divided loyalties, Olivia is thrown further into turmoil when she is mistaken for a woman who disappeared more than sixty years before. When it becomes clear that Captain Jay is also keeping secrets, Olivia realises that there is more to these sunshine–soaked islands than she ever expected.Seeking to uncover the truth, Olivia is drawn into a dangerous game where powerful businessmen will stop at...
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Guarding His Heart

Guarding His Heart

Annie Seaton

Contemporary / Suspense / Historical Fiction

Some people get under your skin.Some get into your heart.Bestselling author Liam Wyndham needed an escape, and Half Moon Bay, with its small town charm and beautiful ocean, is the perfect place to hide out from the scandal surrounding his estranged dead wife. A place where he can enjoy his writer's block in sweet isolation. But all of his plans to become a surly recluse disappear when carpenter Georgie Sacchi marches into his house…Georgie wants an adventure, and she has a plane ticket that promises her everything she needs—excitement, independence, and a way to escape the memory of her last ruined relationship. Still, she has one last job to complete before she can leave the country. The last thing she needs is a recalcitrant author with a gorgeous face (and a hot body) distracting her from her plans.But life doesn't always give you what you think you need…
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Ten Days in Tuscany

Ten Days in Tuscany

Annie Seaton

Contemporary / Suspense / Historical Fiction

Sign: Cancer Home is where this guy's heart is. And bed is where you'll find him...Gia Carelli waits tables in her small Tuscan village, dreaming of a life in which her overbearing family allows her to move to Florence to pursue art. Everyone expects her to marry a nice local boy and raise a horde of bambini, but when a gorgeous, wealthy stranger visits, Gia wonders if maybe her stars are about to change.Nic Baldini has returned to his Tuscan Villa for a much-needed break from the responsibilities of his powerful family. Struck by local artist Gia Carelli's raw talent and passion, he finds himself wanting to help her...and lies about his identity in order to gain her trust. But as their patron-protegée relationship is quickly eclipsed by desire, Nic realizes that one tiny lie could cost him the woman he's falling for.ReviewLOVED this book so much! Italy, art, hot romance...it's a TRIPLE TREAT! Highly recommended. Adding this to my reread list. ~Lydia Sharp, Goodreads.Like a fairy tale with a handsome hero riding in to save the damsel. I loved their romance and passion. ~Brittany, Goodreads.Beautifully written with vibrant characters and a somewhat fairytale romance, I loved this book. Slick, Guilty Pleasures.What a wonderful, romantic love story. Once again, Annie Seaton has transported me to Italy to the beautiful Tuscan countryside, and woven a love story to swoon over. ~ Gloria, Amazon review.
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Diamond Sky

Diamond Sky

Annie Seaton

Contemporary / Suspense / Historical Fiction

"Seaton absolutely raises the bar in rural fiction." Australian Women's WeeklyThe isolated beauty of the Kimberley can be deadly if you're not paying attention... The remote Matsu diamond mine in the Kimberley is the perfect place for engineer Dru Porter to hide. The vast and rugged landscape helps her feel invisible. And safe. Surely the terror she left behind in Dubai will never find her here?Security specialist Connor Kirk knows from experience that beautiful women are capable of treachery. Arriving at Matsu to investigate a diamond theft, he immediately suspects the reclusive but obviously capable Dru Porter. He knows she's hiding something.As Connor's investigation deepens and Dru's past catches up with her, their instant, mutual dislike threatens to blind them to the true danger lurking in the mine, one which could leave them both at the mercy of the desert...MORE PRAISE FOR ANNIE...
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