Kirjahaku

Kathy Sullivan is excited about taking up her new job as a pilot in Alice Springs. She knew it could be hot in the Red Centre, but had no idea how much heat she would generate. In the sky, she's in full command, but back on the ground, she is in danger of losing her cool. She wants to be respected as a pilot, but the enigmatic stranger from Mulga Downs makes it clear she's not worthy of the role.Alex Woodleigh derides the young city woman who he considers to be out of her depth in the alien and harsh bush environment. He's trying to get over the death of his close friend, but the new pilot in town is making this a challenge. Kathy vows to keep out of his way and hopes, after the conflict in her early encounters, she won't have to see him again. Except she does - and he isn't who she thought he was. He has a knack of turning up wherever she is whether in town or out bush and each encounter leaves her feeling scorched. Was that any excuse for her to leave his aircraft a pile of crumpled metal? She wasn't expecting his reaction.

Sarah makes a life for herself in Alice Springs following the death of her fiance. An exuberant and trusting person by nature, she is put to the test when the newcomer to town seems to have secrets to hide. Not only that, he thinks she has a drinking problem. He undermines her faith in herself but never erodes her inner strength.

Angela was in survival mode when her husband deserted her and their child. Angelique was the solution, providing discreet, sensual services to men of substance - one client for each day of the week. Of all her clients, it was Mr Thursday who lit up her day, inflaming desire with steamy intensity.When a kidnap attempt on one of her clients endangers her family, evidence points to the perpetrator being someone close to her. The resulting chaos forces a change to her occupation and crystallises her dreams for the future.Luke knew it was crazy to let someone like Angelique get under his skin. This captivating woman established the rules, rules he could live by if that's what it took. He would be there for her any day of the week. When circumstances changed dramatically, he was ready to establish some rules of his own.Angela's clients continue to impact on her life and her plans, but nobody pulls her strings - except for Mr Thursday. Is it Angela whose favour he seeks, or only Angelique's?

You can't revisit the past, but sometimes the past catches up with you.Delia flees Sandy Bay with a secret she can't share. She leaves behind the carefree life that young people enjoy in the coastal town. She also leaves behind the man she loves, resolutely forging a future and career in the city.Work draws her back to the small town in which she grew up, forcing her to confront her past and the people who shaped it. Some facts are easily manipulated, and not all actions are honourable. She can't hide the truth from Ben any longer, but there are surprises in store for both of them. As one door in her life closes, another opens with a new business opportunity, potentially bringing them closer together. She hadn't counted on the changing family dynamics when she planned this move. Will she give Ben a second chance, or will the fallout tear them apart?