What connects them is a country lane that may be their pathway to love—if only they’d stop irritating each other.

Recovering from a personal trauma, IT geek, Jessica, stumbles into Heart Springs with one goal in mind. What she hadn’t planned on was clashing with the bantering, blue-eyed, hard-bodied, Brett.

 Shouldering his own emotional tragedy, Brett prefers the solitude of his farm. Until he discovers his new neighbour, the disagreeable yet desirable Jessica standing in his way.

Over six long weeks of winter, these two torn souls somehow agree to work together. But do they dare act upon their mutual attraction, or will they walk away from each other for good?

 From the lush countryside of New South Wales to the harsh Centralian outback, hike into the heart of this sweet, small-town rural romance. Where learning to let go of the past can be the most imperfectly perfect step towards love.

 Are you ready to Escape to HAPPILY EVER AFTER…

Now, she returns to the only place that ever felt like home.

But for how long…

At the request of her unwell uncle, Kat is back in Elsie Creek, doing her best to forget the past while focusing on her family's unknown future.

Kyle is about to propose to another woman when his ex-muse, Kat, rolls into his workshop seeking his help.

For Kat, Kyle was her best friend —her first and only love. But his rejection tore her heart apart.

Kyle's scars still sting over Kat's desertion—especially when he'd needed her the most.

Yet, these long-lost soulmates are compelled to team-up for a man they both care for. But can they work together without re-igniting that spark shared all those summers ago?

In this second-chance rural romance, discover the authentic essence of Australia's rugged and romantic outback in this bestselling small-town series of Elsie Creek.

Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

What readers are saying about this sweet, second chance, small town, rural romance:

 "The author paints an amazing picture of the outback with her words drawing you into the story…"

"If you're a fan of Aussie outback stories then you will enjoy this…"

"The descriptions of the outback are so real, you would think you were in Australia yourself."

 "A wonderful outback tale"

Are you a fan of small-town romance and authors like Maisey Yates, Vivian Arend, Nora Roberts, and Diana Palmer?

Do you savour stories by Rachael Treasure, Tricia Stringer, and Barbara Hannay?

Are you a lover of Australian Rural Romance authors Rachael Johns, Cathryn Hein, Annie Seaton, Fleur McDonald, and Karly Lane?

Then you'll adore Australia's bestselling author, Mel A ROWE's unique outback spin, set in a place where the where the summer never ends… Welcome, to Elsie Creek

An injured-world champion softballer, searching for a lost family connection, unexpectedly crosses paths with the cheeky but charming caretaker, Alex, on her Aunt’s outback farm.

With Verily holidaying at the farmhouse, she’s a curveball Alex would love to catch—but she’s also a risk to his heart and homelife he’d rather avoid.

But finding himself in a jam, Alex herds Verily into a wild scheme that could propel his dreams into fruition. Until a feud between old friends threatens to derail everything.

With her return tickets booked, can Alex convince Verily to stay or will they find themselves on opposite sides of the globe forever?

From dusty cattle stations to flourishing mango orchards, welcome to Elsie Creek, a sweet small town series set in a place where the summer never ends.

*💎*Book II of the ELSIE CREEK SERIES can be enjoyed as a standalone*💎*

voted FAVOURITE SMALL TOWN STORY for Australian Romance Readers Awards 2019/2020 finalist.

"a beautiful story filled with emotion, romance and fun, the setting is just awesome" Team Romance Book Haven

"filled with witty banter that had me laughing out loud" Contemporary Romance Reviews

"a genuine & descriptive even detailed outback tale..." BookBub

"I loved the characters...they were full-bodied, lifelike with real tangible personalities." Goodreads

"The author paints an amazing picture of the outback with her words drawing you into the story..."

"If you're fan of Aussie outback stories then you will enjoy this..."

"The descriptions of the outback are so real, you would think you were in Australia yourself."

There’ll be no escaping her reputation now, not when Lucy’s hopes of running her own kitchen are derailed by the new guy, Jax. In minutes, he’s managed to stir up the locals and condemn an institution—leaving Lucy jobless!

Bound by a promise to bury his past, Jax’s outback survival is off to an uneasy start as he tries to renovate a deserted farmhouse the wildlife has claimed as their own. In need of help, Jax volunteers to assist Lucy as she tries to flip her fried reputation via a crazy-train of trials. In return, she’ll guide him as they explore the boundaries of family, friendship, and his land.

A land that hides a secret Lucy is entrusted to keep.

A secret that stands between her dreams and the man she loves…

From the bestselling author of the much-adored Elsie Creek Series, the romantic adventure continues in this fun, tasty test of trust, love, and dusty outback traditions, revealing that the perfect recipe for happiness in the home is much bigger than a house—it’s a town.

**The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**

Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

Daughter of a wealthy cattle station owner, Mandy is the wallflower who prefers to take care of her family, her herd, and horses. But when her father hires someone else to manage the station she was born to run, Mandy makes a plan to retaliate…

Rigsy only came into town to find a date for a friend—not get roped into fake dating one of the famous Muster Sisters! Pretending to be in a relationship with the sweet-smiling stockwoman to help achieve his goals, seems simple enough. Yet with Mandy’s father gunning for Rigsy to leave town, her scheme may be the only thing that can keep his hopes alive.

But when the couple’s unexpected passions collide with their ambitions, they become rivals in the race for their individual dreams that could cost them everything—including each other!

Settle into the saddle for this charming, heartfelt story of love, family, and friendship, found in the most remote corner of the outback in this edition of the international bestselling small town series of Elsie Creek.

Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

**The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**

♥ 6 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARDS

♥ 2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS

“Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author

'Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.' Blush Magazine

“RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author.

"This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine

★ The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: ★

The Art of DUST

Diamond in the DUST

Caked in DUST

Xmas DUST

Muster in the DUST

As Elsie Creek’s newest resident, Que is way too jaded to go near any man, let alone Connor, the judgemental jerk next door. Busy trying to fit in, she now has to pretend that kissing the beautiful bad boy meant nothing!

Yet the chemistry Connor shares with the feisty single mother is undeniable. So to avoid the temptation of diving too deep, he'll obey her house rules of no afterschool visits, no talk of the past, and forget a forever future. Perfect for this military man dancing with his own demons, eager to return to base and avoid the small-town gossipers.

That is until trouble crosses boundaries in their very own neighbourhood, threatening everything they love — who will be left standing?

Set in the uniquely rugged and romantic outback, the bestselling Elsie Creek Series is the perfect home for healing hearts and new beginnings.

Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

**The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**

♥ 6 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN ROMANCE READERS AWARDS

♥ 2 x finalist for the AUSTRALIAN RuBY – ROMANTIC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS

“Loved the settings & the characters…” Fiona McArthur International Bestselling Author

'Mel A. Rowe writes stunningly evocative rural romance… It's So. Damn. Good.' Blush Magazine

“RUGGED. ROMANTIC. OUTBACK. ... you are going to want this, oh yes, you are!" Cathryn Hein, Australian Bestselling Award Winning Author.

"This rural romance has a heart that beats" Imprint Magazine

★ The Reading Order for ELSIE CREEK SERIES: ★

The Art of DUST

Diamond in the DUST

Caked in DUST

Xmas DUST

Muster in the DUST

Written in DUST

For this dare-devil of the outback skies, emotions and Christmas are a no-fly zone for the bush pilot, Monet. Hired as a farm-sitter, she’s looking forward to her escape from the festive holiday season.

The only problem is, the farmer has decided to stay home!

Humbug and heartbreak are all the Christmas cheer this cowboy can take, where Tim wants nothing more than peace and quiet to wallow in his misery.

Until Monet and her endless playlists bombard his home.

This grumpy boss had forgotten to cancel her contract—and she needs to go.

Because the longer she stays, the more layers she repairs of his broken heart.

But with a cyclone set to crash on Christmas Eve, the small town of Elsie Creek is in trouble and Monet will risk more than her heart to save the many.

But will Tim let her fly away for good…

Grab a handful of hope and fly away home in this friends-to-lovers romantic adventure, in the much-loved Australian Bestselling Elsie Creek Series.

Are you ready to Escape to a HAPPILY EVER AFTER?

**The Elsie Creek Series can be enjoyed as a standalone or beautifully binged in order**

Before 90,000 screaming spectators, Ward suffers a devastating injury. Desperate to recover, he’s forced to front the fabled racetrack’s horse-whisperer or face risky surgery.

Zara is a Reiki Master who specialises in racehorses—not humans. She rescues and rehabilitates animals—not adults. So there is no way she’d touch some fancy footballer as part of her day job.

But Ward will do anything to play under those stadium lights again. Even if it means following Zara to her family farm where the games really begin…

To win on and off the field Ward will risk everything.

But at what cost—the love of his life or the life he loves?

From bestselling author, Mel A Rowe, The Football Whisperer delivers healthy doses of humour in this heartfelt story of two different people, from two different worlds, who face their fears for love.

If you like your sports romance mixed with animal rescues and a big city to small town rom-com feel, then you will love The Football Whisperer.

Are you ready to Escape to Happily Ever After?

Spoil yourself by grabbing your copy today.

What readers are saying about The Football Whisperer:

Top 5 #MustRead New Releases in Aus-Romance Today!

"…such a lovely novel, warm-hearted and witty, with a clear focus on healing, facing your fears, and loving without reserve...thoroughly recommend it…’ Australian Women’s Writers Review

Goodreads & Bookbub Reviewers are saying about The FootballWhisperer:

"You'll have no choice but to fall in love with Zara and her family of misfits."

  "Perfect weekend read to unwind."

  "I've got a new author crush and you're gonna love it! Her writing style is imaginative and well developed."

  "This is such an interesting story about healing, family and what's important."

"Well written. Zara and Ward make a great couple. I enjoyed this story and recommend it to all."

"This is such a moving story with a great ending that needs to be added to your collection and shared with others."

"It's sweet, captivating, enthralling, addictive.'

As an introverted party planner, Emma Toplin’s superpower is to blend. Except on her birthday when she tries to flee the worst public humiliation of her life, but can’t—because someone stole her Parte van. Struggling to shun the media spotlight, prank callers, and her sister, she’s also got a delicious detective on her case who’s a party-favour she doesn’t need. 

Newly promoted detective, Ryan Lewis, always follow orders, and it’s his job to trap the Parte van. Yet working with Emma blurs his lines of professionalism, stirring the battle between his heart and his badge. 

But when an uninvited guest threatens to wrench them apart, past secrets are revealed at a party that could be Emma’s last... 

Unplanned Party is a fun fling, celebrating lives filled with flaws, cocktails, and gallons of glitter. 

It's the perfect blend of drama, romance, friendship, and love; where its characters (and pets) are flawed and funny, making them perfectly relatable to readers who enjoy their heartfelt romance combined in today's women's fiction. 

Here are what some of the readers say in their Five Star reviews from Goodreads and Bookbub: 

“A cast of hilarious characters will make you laugh out loud!” 

“A very entertaining and upbeat crime solving love story from down under.” 

“This book was super good…it kept you wanting to read the book in one sitting.” 

“Love these characters and their screwed up lives!” 

“A thoroughly enjoyable read with a bit of everything…” 

“A terrific read… the descriptions of the characters bring them to life and you have lots of laughs along with them.” 

“This book was good…definitely full of quirky characters.” 

Running a marathon in a white wedding gown is not how a bride should behave.

Trying to sell an engagement ring in a bar is not how a bride should behave.

But sharing the perfect kiss with a sexy stranger, named Sean, while still in full bridal couture is not how a bride should behave.

But this one did!

In one night, the loyal dependable Deanne throws her entire ordered life into chaos.

Yet, surviving the after-party is worse...

Trying to forget her most embarrassing moment is almost impossible for Deanne, as she tries to avoid her friends and family. But when Sean shows up, he flips the nuts & bolts of her life’s ordered plans all over again…

Can she avoid Sean and forget that perfect kiss while pretending her work-home life imbalance is perfectly okay?

Find out by downloading your copy today.