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Emerald Secrets
2024
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4.60
Average Rating
302
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Thriving on structure and organisation, Lachie's life is a well-planned tapestry of travel, surf, and sea. Working and living in the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands, he finds solace in the ocean's embrace, but when carefree Irish traveller Kat crosses his path, he senses a disruption looming - a whirlwind of chaos where she treads. Kat's arrival in Australia sparks playful jokes from her family about husband-hunting, yet her desires lie in travel, work, and the simple joys of life. Romance is a distant possibility if fate allows. As Lachie and Kat's worlds collide, their differences spark more than the summer heat. Will Lachie be able to deal with their differences, or will Kat forgive his initial distrust? In the gentle sway of an ocean breeze, supported by family ties, Lachie and Kat try to unearth what they are both looking for. Emerald Secrets is a tale of kinship, discovery, and love, as two wanderers chart a course through life's unexpected twists and turns.

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Author

Rhonda Forrest
Rhonda Forrest
Author · 12 books

An Australian voice creating compelling contemporary fiction - from bush to beach, steamy romances, riveting history and eclectic characters. Rhonda Forrest is an Australian teacher and author who writes captivating contemporary and historical fiction about relationships, family life and social issues, set amidst beautiful and uniquely Australian landscapes. After bringing up three daughters and traversing several different careers, Rhonda went on to teach creative writing, English and History to high school students. Her passion for literacy, history and travelling around Australia fuels her novels. Rhonda currently lives with her husband between two Queensland homes: one on Tamborine Mountain, the other a century-old cottage with a rambling garden, overlooking the waters of the Whitsundays. Readers can connect with Rhonda via her website www.rhondaforrest.com, Instagram @rhondaforrestauthor or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/valeenapress.

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