The list of featured
authors below is by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it’s representative of
the wide range of talent we can boast Down Under.
HELENE YOUNG
Not only is Helene Young
an incredibly talented and multi-award-winning author, but she’s a staunch
advocate for more Australian-based romantic suspense – a stance I agree with
110%.
Not only is Helene a
fabulous writer, she’s also a pilot, a sailor, and a photographer.
She’s published six award-winning novels and is currently
working on her seventh whilst cruising the coast of Australia with her
husband aboard their catamaran, Roo Bin Esque.
Australian Romance
Readers Association (ARRA) voted Helene’s latest book, Northern Heat, ‘Favorite Romantic Suspense 2015’. If you’re a lover
of the genre, give this book a go. You won’t be disappointed.
In remote northern Australia, Conor Stein is living under an assumed
name and rebuilding his shattered life. Working at Cooktown’s youth centre has
given him the chance to make a difference again, and a chance to flirt with
Kristy Dark. When he finds himself dragged into a murder investigation, with
more lives at risk, he knows he’ll fight to the death to protect those he
loves.
After tragedy tore her family apart, Dr Kristy Dark fled home to the
steamy north with her feisty teenage daughter, Abby. She hoped being part of
the small community would help them both heal. When late one sultry night Conor
staggers into the emergency department supporting a local fisherman with a
gunshot wound, she has no inkling her world is about to be turned on its head.
As a cyclone tears through Cooktown, cutting them off from the world,
the real killer moves to silence any witnesses. With their lives on the line,
Kristy will have to summon her courage and place her trust in Conor, or they’ll
both lose someone they love.
RACHEL BAILEY
Rachel lives with her own
personal hero and four dogs on the east coast of Australia. An ex-social worker
and ardent dog-lover, dog mum and dog foster-mum to any dog in need, Rachel
loves making up stories for a living. And why not, when she’s so good at it.
Rachel is a long-time
author for Harlequin Desire, but in recent years she’s dipped her toes into
other waters. Finn Factor is a new
adult romance, and truly delightful. If you love the genre, definitely give
this book a go.
Sometimes all a girl needs is a little practice…
It’s been twelve months, three days, and eleven hours since accounting
student Scarlett Logan made it past a second date. A pitcher of mojitos in
hand, she employs her supreme graphing skills to narrow things down to one
horrifying explanation. Kissing. Clearly someone needs to teach her how to kiss
properly. Like, say, her best friend and roomie, Finn Mackenzie. He’s safe,
he’s convenient, and yeah, maybe just a little gorgeous.
Finn knows exactly why Scarlett’s boyfriends are disappearing quickly.
Him. Not a single guy she’s brought home is nearly good enough. And he’ll be
damned if he lets some loser give her “kissing lessons.” No. He’ll do the
honors, thank you very much. The moment their lips touch, though, everything
turns upside down. But Scarlett deserves the one thing Finn can’t give her. And
if he doesn’t put an end to the sexy little shenanigans, he’ll teach Scarlett
the hardest lesson of all…heartbreak.
3. SANDI WALLACE
Sandi lives in the
beautiful Dandenong Ranges with her husband and furry family. Besides the
obvious of reading and writing, she loves fitness and strength training,
canoeing, relaxing, being around great people, home, red wine in front of an
open fire…
Sandi’s debut rural crime
thriller Tell Me Why won the 2015
Davitt Award Readers’ Choice and was also shortlisted for the 2015 Davitt Award
Best Debut.
Sandi’s latest instalment
in her Harvey & Franklin series, Dead
Again was released in April 2017, and I was lucky enough to take part in
her book launch party.
If you love crime,
especially in small, rural towns, then give Sandi’s books a go.
Picturesque Daylesford has a darker side.
Melbourne writer Georgie Harvey heads to the mineral springs region of
central Victoria to look for a missing farmer. There she uncovers links between
the woman's disappearance and her dangerous preoccupation with the unsolved
mystery surrounding her husband.
Maverick cop and solo dad John Franklin is working a case that's a
step up from Daylesford's usual soft crime; a poison-pen writer whose targets
are single mothers.
Georgie's investigation stirs up long buried secrets and she attracts
enemies. When she reports the missing person to the local cops, sparks fly
between her and Franklin. Does he dismiss the writer too quickly?
A country cop, city writer, retired farmer and poison-pen stalker all
want answers.
What will they risk to get them?
What will be the ultimate cost?
CASSANDRA O'LEARY
Cassandra O’Leary lives
in Melbourne, Australia with two gorgeous, high-energy mini ninjas and – her
words J – her spunky superhero. Cassandra describes
herself as a writer/corporate wordsmith and communications specialist, avid
reader, film and TV fangirl and admirer of pretty, shiny things.
Cassandra’s debut romcom,
Girl on a Plane, was published by
Harper Collins UK in July 2016. I was lucky enough to read and review a copy of
this fabulous story before release, and I can honestly say, it’s everything a
good romcom should be.
A sexy, sassy, holiday read.
CLIMB ON BOARD . . .
When feisty Irish flight attendant Sinead Kennealy locks eyes with
sexy Australian CEO Gabriel Anderson in First Class, sparks fly. But as they
jet across the globe from Melbourne to London, it’s clear that they’re in for a
turbulent journey . . .
Stressed-out Gabriel doesn’t do relationships. And Sinead isn’t about
to be fooled by another bad boy after escaping her stalker ex. Then a storm
hits, causing the plane to land unexpectedly, and Sinead and Gabriel are thrown
together in Singapore.
The pressure rises as Sinead’s unhappy past threatens to catch up with
her. But might Gabriel be the one to heal her heartbreak? If he could open up
about his troubling secrets, maybe a relationship could actually get off the
ground. Fasten your seatbelts – this WON’T be a smooth ride . . .
JENNIFER LYNNE
Jennifer Lynne lives in
Melbourne, Australia. When she’s not writing, Jen works in her admin day job,
runs around after the family, pampers various very spoilt cats and tries to
find a smidgen of time for her husband.
Jen is an award-winning
author of short contemporary erotic and sexy romance, often with
paranormal/fantasy elements.
Her popular Gods of Love series features erotic
Greek gods and modern-day mortals in need of sexual healing. For lovers of
erotic romance, this series is a must.
The Greek
gods of desire are skilled at satisfying the erotic needs of mortals who cross
their path. But where do the gorgeous erotes turn for sexual healing when
loneliness strikes at each eternal yet world-weary heart? Together for the
first time in one anthology collection, these three critically acclaimed
novellas show that even the gods themselves are not immune from the influence
of love.
Platinum Passion
Aphrodite Calling
Sex Club Secrets
Immortal Seduction
Demon of Envy
There are
so many other Aussie authors I admire: Anna Campbell (regency historical
romance), Keri Arthur (fantasy, horror and romance), Rachael Johns (rural
romance), Valerie Parv (category romance and sci-fi), Annie West (sexy category
romance), Amy Andrews (romantic comedy), Stefanie London (sexy contemporary and
category romance), Rachael Johns (rural romance) and I could go on forever!
This list is by no means exhaustive, but hopefully it gives you an idea of how much talent and fabulous stories we have Down Under. And maybe, just maybe, among my suggestions, you'll find a new favorite author or several 😊
Who are your all-time favorite authors? Do any of them live in your backyard? (metaphorically, of course! 😄) I'd love you to share them here.
Have a happy, safe and laughter-filled June and I look forward to seeing you next month!
15 comments:
Thank you for introducing me to these awesome Aussie authors, Michelle! I'm adding them to my To-Be-Read Page on Pinterest!
That's awesome Sarah.
You won't regret it!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Michelle xx
It's such an honour to be included with these wonderful Australian women authors. I do love writing my rural crime with a nice sprinkle of romance, and my to-read list has just grown, too. Thank you, Michelle!
Sandi xx
I feel so blessed to have easy access to these wonderful Australian authors that I may not have been exposed to if I lived elsewhere. Half my TBR pile is made up of Aussie authors. There's no lack of talent Down Under!
How cool to be included with those fabulous authors! Thanks, Michelle! (Though I should point out that The Finn Factor is actually New Adult, not YA - the characters are in their early 20s and the heat level is kinda high. :))
Yep, I agree there is so much talent down under. Some of my faves? Besides the ones you've listed, I also love Michelle Douglas (sweet, cute, quirky category), TM Clark (gorgeous stories set in Africa), Nikki Logan (category romances with animals and nature), Gwendolyn Beynon (epic fantasy set in dark ages Wales), Bronwyn Parry (another awesome author writing rom-suspense set in Australia), Beck Nicholas (fun YA), Madeline Ash (who just finalled in the Rita *again*), and... you know, I could go on for pages!
Thanks so much for the mention Michelle! As a debut author it's been amazing to have the support of wonderful authors like yourself from the Romance Writers of Australia. P.S. I'm working on two more romcom novels at the moment set in fab international locations including London, Spain and right here in Melbourne, Australia. But my characters are being naughty with shenanigans and hijinks up the proverbial You-Yangs! P.P.S. I love Aussie romcom authors like Amy Andrews and Kylie Scott too.
What a wonderful surprise to find myself on this list, in company with some ab fab Aussie authors. Thank you so much, Michelle!
Hi Sandi
I was so glad to be able to include you. I just love your books and I hope this post will help more people to discover and love them too ❤
Michelle xx
Hi Lauren
I feel the same. We have so much wonderful talent here and this was a great opportunity for me to showcase but a few. I have to admit, I'd have liked to add more, but then when would I stop! ��
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Michelle xxx
Hi Rachel
Thanks so much for sharing your fave Aussie reads. Some of them are mine too. I can't believe I didn't include them! Then again, I could have kept listing. Even now I'm thinking of more 😆
Sorry about the YA reference! And I meant to say NA! Think I must have been writing till too late in the night! I've amended it now!
Thanks again for stopping by and for being an awesome Aussie author 😊
Michelle xx
Hi Cassandra
It was such a pleasure to include you in my list! And I love both Amy & Kylie. So many great authors I could have added to my list.
Your new stories sound awesome. I can't wait to read them. Although it's tough (and more than a little fun) when our characters get up to shenanigans 😝
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Michelle xx
Hi Jennifer
I loved your Gods of Love series, and I hope more readers will discover you and love the series too.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Michelle xx
Thank you so much for including me on your list, Michelle!! I'd love to see more Australian Romantic Suspense on the shelves and being published overseas. There are so many wonderful stories to be told.
My list of auto buys is huge - Bronwyn Parry, Anna Campbell, Anne Gracie, Karly Lane, Barbara Hannay, Karen Harper, and the list goes on and on... So many books, so little time!
My pleasure Helene. You are one of the inspirations who got me hooked on romantic suspense. How could I not include you? 😊
Yes, your auto buys are a great list. Even after I posted, I kept thinking of more authors I should have mentioned. We have way too much talent here!
Thanks so much for popping by 😊
Michelle xx
It's such an honour to be included with these wonderful Australian women authors. I do love writing my rural crime with a nice sprinkle of romance, and my to-read list has just grown, too. Thank you, Michelle!
Sandi xx
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