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Love Down Under
Love Down Under
Series · 10 books · 2019-2024
By
Cynthia Terelst
Books in series
#0.5
In the Doghouse
2021
Could you survive 10 days in a car with the person who destroyed your faith in love?
Chloe has nothing good to say about Alex. Not since the day he deserted her, leaving their future in tatters. Alex’s heart has remained true to Chloe during their five years apart. All he needs to do is convince her to give him a second chance. Much to Chloe’s dismay, a simple promise finds her driving Alex across the outback to his sister’s wedding. Will they make it to the end together or will their fractured past destroy their chance at love?
In The Doghouse is an introduction to the Love Down Under series. This short story was previously published as Back To You in the Steamy anthology. It is a stand alone romance with medium heat.
#0.6
Sealed with a Pooch Smooch
2023
Can love be on the Christmas wish list? Jordan doesn’t think a second love is in the cards for him until Keighley comes along. She is eager to move past merely being friends. With the help of his dog Harry, it just may be possible. \*A short stand alone romance with medium heat.
#1
The Cat's out of the Bag
2019
She's started a new life. He's escaping his. Can two tortured souls find a future together? Evie's a survivor. After rebuilding herself and her life, she's feeling the one thing she never thought she would - happy. Until Jesse... When she meets Jesse while volunteering at a cat shelter, dark memories of her past return. She is stronger now and wants to trust him, but after all she's been through, is trust even possible? Jesse's a self-made billionaire yearning to get away from his empty life and the money-hungry parasites who inhabit it. The plan? Go to sunny Australia, leaving his old life behind, to find himself. But instead of finding just himself, he finds Evie, who is everything anyone should aspire to be. Now, what he aspires to be, is hers. But to be hers, he needs to tell her everything and putting your heart on the line is hard. The quest to find a cat a forever home leads them to travel across the country together. Will they find the strength to confide in each other? Or will the close quarters drive them apart? Find out in this emotionally-charged contemporary romance that will give you all the feels. \
This is a stand alone romance with medium heat\
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#2
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie
2020
When she left him… …Tara couldn’t explain why. After five years, did she still have feelings for Shepherd? Her brother’s passing hit Tara hard and it left a scar. That night, at the party, when she saw Shepherd high, Tara had no choice, it was over. It brought up too many painful memories and she wouldn’t go through it again. The decision was simple. She had to leave. No goodbye. For Shepherd, losing Tara broke his heart. Not knowing why she left, well that pain he addressed with drugs, alcohol, and meaningless relationships. After he hit rock bottom, he cleaned up and came up with a plan to get her back. Could it work? It was his only shot. Would a desperate ruse, with the best intentions, but costing a fortune, give him the chance to win her heart for good? Or would it ruin him? Will she be brave enough to be loved? You’ll adore this second chance romance because true love is worth the gamble. It will keep you turning the pages until the end. Get it now. \
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This is a stand alone romance with medium heat\
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#3
Get Off Your High Horse
2020
When two opposites collide will their differences ignite a spark? Frankie and Sebastian live totally different lives. Lives that are entwined through polo, the sport of kings. How entangled will they become? Australian farmgirl, Frankie, has no interest in high society or the rich, arrogant riders she has to deal with, especially Sebastian. Her heart may be softening to his kindness and love of horses, but her brain won’t be convinced. She’s looking forward to her summer break on the farm, away from him… …until her parents invite Sebastian to stay. Sebastian never felt comfortable in his role as the Crown Prince of Oleander. He’d rather spend his days working with horses, playing polo and being with Frankie, whose fiery spirit has set his heart aflame. But pressure from his mother, the Queen, to return to his royal duties is mounting. Everything he desires is in danger of being ripped away. Can Sebastian convince Frankie that his hopes and dreams aren’t so different from hers, or is he destined to return to a life he doesn’t want, alone? \
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This is a stand alone romance with medium heat\
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#4
Down The Rabbit Hole
2021
Love and secrets are a tricky combination For Emily, going home isn’t easy, especially when her small town never felt like home in the first place. She escaped Alma seven years ago when she went to university, but now her estranged father needs her help. At least returning means spending time with the only good thing in town—her best friend, Luke. Luke always knew Emily needed to be free of their hometown, so he withheld his true feelings. Even though she has returned, he knows she will never stay. He tries hard to respect the boundaries of their friendship but every moment they spend together makes it harder to deny their connection. Self-control dissipates. One kiss turns into two… But is Luke really the man Emily remembers? When Emily discovers Luke has betrayed her trust, they could lose the most precious thing of all—each other. \
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This is a stand alone romance with medium heat\
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#5
A Bird in the Hand
2022
She yearns for the past. He wants a better future. Can they learn to love the present together? When thirty-something Makayla’s long-term boyfriend breaks it off, she is left broken hearted. Her best friends seize the opportunity and book a bus tour up the west coast of Australia. They hope distance will give her perspective, but she can’t see past what she’s lost. Tyler needs a break from work and seeks something more fulfilling, even if he has no idea what that is. When his mates plan the trip of a lifetime he decides to tag along. He’s sure it will get him out of his rut, and in turn, help him set a course for his future. No one is prepared for the planning mishap that finds Makayla and Tyler sharing a room. They are opposites in just about every way and are definitely not interested in each other. Add a fouled mouthed cockatoo to the equation and the perfect trip is not so perfect. Or is it? \
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This is a standalone romance with medium heat\
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#6
As Busy as a Bee
2022
Eight years apart hasn’t made her heart grow fonder.... Clare Walker is a third-generation company woman. Hart Apples saved her family from destitution and now it’s her turn to return the favour. Work is her one true love, leaving no room for anything – or anyone – else. She knows what the company needs to survive another generation, and it’s not the owner’s son—her ex-best friend, the annoying and attractive, Beau Hart. Beau returns to his family orchard after eight years away. He’s stronger now and has his mental illness under control. He wants to prove his worth to his family. Most of all, though, he wants to reunite with the only woman he has ever loved, Clare Walker. The first task is difficult, but the second is near impossible, especially as Clare’s attitude toward him goes beyond the cold shoulder. When Beau’s father elects them as the company’s saviours, Clare’s plans of keeping Beau at a distance are thwarted. Now she just needs to keep it all about business…if only those pesky feelings would stay away. \
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This is a standalone romance with medium heat\
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#7
Take the Bull by the Horns
2023
Love can heal the scars on your heart
Lachlan
So what if I’ve gone through four nannies in three short years? I know what’s best for my children and it’s not the nanny my mother and ex-wife have hired. Peyton may be all kinds of beautiful but she is totally unsuitable—city girl, former doctor and no experience. Problem is, everybody loves her. I don’t want to feel the same; one failure at love is enough. Besides, I have a duty to my family and the farm. Except the more I spend time with her, the more I’m drawn to her honesty and bravery. I need to remember, a farm is no place for a woman like Peyton; she will not stay.
Peyton
After an accident put an end to my surgical career, I jumped at the opportunity to be a nanny. Moving to Australia will get me away from my controlling family. It’s time I start making my own decisions. But falling for my boss is not the wisest one I could make, even if it feels right. It doesn’t hurt that his singing makes my panties melt. Everything is perfect—I feel heard and seen for the first time (and I don’t just mean my scars). I’m where I belong…until my family get involved. Then I’m left with no job and no home. Now I need to make the biggest decision of all—stand up to my family, choose my happy and fight for love. \
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This is a stand alone romance with medium heat\
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Seal of Approval
2024
Jasmine The co-worker from hell has arrived. He seems to think everything should revolve around him and his research. His needs are not on top of my list, even if he has come from a highly regarded university in America. I know these waters and the sea lions who call it home. I will protect them like I protect my two children. What I don’t expect is how Ethan protects us when the past comes calling. Now I see him in a whole new light, and that could be dangerous…especially for my heart. The same heart I vowed never to open to a man again. Ethan When they said small Australian town, they should have said non-existent town. There is nothing here, even the phone signal comes and goes. And when they said I’d have a house to live in, they neglected to mention I’d be sharing with Jasmine and her two children…her two wild children. I don’t have much choice; I’ve committed to this position for six months. Working with the sea lions here will catapult my career. It’s worth six months of my life. Soon, my career isn’t the only thing on my mind. Jasmine invades it. All. The. Time. Love doesn’t align with my career plans. When my six months is up a sacrifice will need to be made.
Author
Cynthia Terelst
Author · 13 books
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