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A Reason To Stay
2018
First Published
4.35
Average Rating
200
Number of Pages

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Rachael, a successful lawyer in Sydney, returns to her foster family and the only place that ever felt like Mindalby, to help with the failing family business, the town's bakery. With the cotton mill's closure, all businesses are struggling, and it looks like the only option is to close up the bakery and hope to sell. But when Rachael returns, she realises that her skills give her other refreshing and revitalising the bakery and a chance to rekindle her love of baking. Irishman, Mike O'Malley is a staying kind of man, looking to settle down in Mindalby with a woman who loves the wild country and wants to get involved in the community. Rachael is not that girl, but the attraction is hard to deny. Determined to show Rachael that Mindalby can be a home, he draws her out into the community and deeper into his life. But when it comes time to make a decision, can he trust Rachael to risk her heart? Mindalby, a small town, a community, a home. But when the mill that supports the local cotton farmers and employs many of the town's residents closes unexpectedly, old tensions are exposed and new rifts develop. Everyone is affected and some react better than others, but one thing is living on the edge of the outback means they have to survive together, or let their town die.

Avg Rating
4.35
Number of Ratings
95
5 STARS
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4 STARS
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3 STARS
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Author

Linda Charles
Linda Charles
Author · 5 books
I love to read. It's been a huge part of my life. I spent my childhood in drama classes and I enjoy going to the theatre. I was never into sports, so I was happy to turn some of my reading time into writing - that has opened up to another new world, more friends. I enjoy travelling, a good conversation, and wining & dining. Travelling is good - you read up on countries cities, plan your walks - long ones. That ripples into getting more fit and meeting new friends on those early morning walks. All good stuff.
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