Synopsis "Wild Australia Omnibus: Vol 1 (in English)"
Books 1 and 2 of Jennifer Scoullar's popular Wild Australia Stories in an omnibus edition.Brumby's Run - The Wild Australia Stories 1 (Contemporary; standalone)How to choose between a long-lost sister and the man who's stolen your heart?Set among the hauntingly beautiful ghost gums and wild horses of the high country, Brumby's Run is a heartfelt, romantic novel about families and secrets, love and envy, and most especially the bonds of sisterhood. Samantha Carmichael's world is turned on its head when she learns that she's adopted - and that she has a twin sister, Charlie, who is critically ill. While Charlie recovers in hospital, Sam offers to look after Brumby's Run, her sister's home high in the Victorian Alps. Within days, city girl Sam finds herself breaking brumbies and running cattle with the help of handsome neighbour Drew Chandler, her sister's erstwhile boyfriend. A daunting challenge soon becomes a wholehearted tree change as Sam begins to fall in love with Brumby's Run - and with Drew. But what will happen when Charlie returns to claim what is rightfully hers? - Praise for Brumby's Run - 'This book celebrates the country and more importantly, the bush, as a life-changing environment. But we also have a heart-thumping romance ...' The Weekly Times 'A lovely story of family, self-discovery, love of the land and the wildlife that live on it.' 1 Girl ... 2 Many Books 'Another wonderful addition to the Australian rural genre ... Brumby's Run is a story characterised by family secrets, relationships, growth and passion and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it.' The Australian Bookshelf 2 Currawong Creek - The Wild Australia Stories 2 (contemporary, standalone)Finalist in the RWA Romantic Book Of The Year Award. Call it intuition, call it magic - call it love. Something is calling Clare home.From the best-selling author of Brumby's Run, comes a heart-warming story of hope, sacrifice and the ultimate triumph of love. Finalist in the RWA Romantic Book Of The Year Award. Brisbane lawyer Clare Mitchell leads a structured, orderly life. That is, until she finds herself the unlikely guardian of a small, troubled boy. In desperation, Clare takes Jack to stay at Currawong Creek, her grandfather's horse stud in the foothills of the beautiful Bunya Mountains. Here life moves at a different pace, and for Clare it feels like coming home. Her granddad adores having them there, Jack loves the animals, and Clare finds herself falling hard for the handsome local vet. But trouble is coming. The Pyramid Mining Company threatens to destroy the land Clare loves - and with it, her newfound happiness. - Praise For Currawong Creek - 'Heartfelt and passionate.' SN Weekly 'A thought provoking, emotive read with a delightful warmth. I'm now going to hunt down everything this talented Australian author has ever written.' The Eclectic Reader 'A crisp, well-written tale ... sings like a Bunya Mountain breeze.' Courier-Mail
