Kirjahaku

There's one thing missing in Ella Harvey's life-her biological father. All she has is a few clues in a little box and a mother not willing to share anything. Add in her impatience and stubbornness and Ella decides to go about finding him herself.

It's been eighteen months since Kelly Sheppard disappeared into the Australian outback. The guilt and regret she carries still won't leave her. Newly arrived from Boston, Patrick Van Der Meeliko is working hard to get himself back on track - and succeeding. He can thank the Australian outback for healing him in ways his affluent and empty life in Boston could not. Kelly is his new drug of choice, and he can't resist throwing irksome comments her way to try and get her attention. If only it would work. With men her last priority right now, Kelly does her best to ignore Patrick despite needing to work together. Kelly doesn't know what's worse - his lame jokes or his driving skills.After Kelly discovers she's inherited her grandfather's property, she heads north. Patrick lands on her doorstep right when she could use the extra help. Amidst the hard work of untangling vines from the derelict castle, an astonishing history emerges and an unexpected chemistry ignites between them. Until Kelly's parents turn up unannounced, and suddenly there's no room for Patrick in her life. Despite all the pain she's endured, pushing Patrick away hurts the most. Patrick gets it, and doesn't stand in her way. He must travel his own road littered with uncertainty and doubt to find his rightful place. Once again, it's the Australian outback that heals him. Could a chance find of a precious stone draw them back together?

Melita Van Der Meeliko's swimwear is starting to make waves in the industry. Hoping to ride the success, she's determined to open her own boutique/teahouse. A chance find of a derelict building might be the solution-and she wants Luke Harvey to do the renovations. Shaking off her feelings for him is another challenge altogether. Down-to-earth tradesman Luke Harvey has dreams of his own, determined to be a leader in sustainable green buildings. When Melita offers him the chance to showcase his skills, he's got to make a choice. Turn down the career-making project or risk torturing his heart. His recurring nightmare is one thing, but that wasn't the only reason he ended what they once had. Deciding to risk it all, Luke takes on the project. Too bad the building has a history, and not a very pleasant one. And Luke doesn't like it when Melita gets caught in the crosshairs. With Melita's life at risk, Luke recognises the gaping abyss between her ultra-wealthy existence and his barely-there meagre living. Denying it was the reason he pulled back three years earlier won't work anymore. Luke will need to quell his nightmares and let go of the money issue, because Melita wants everything she's worked so hard for and the man she loves. Will the silk scarf that's entwined itself around their lives stop unravelling, and bring them back together?This story will hint at a history that few know about and even fewer remember.

Hidden treasures ... broken spirits ... tangled love. Sassy and stubborn, Liz Emerson has always done it tough. When a bundle of cash comes her way, she's already allocated it to sensible and practical costs - not for what it's intended.Fiercely proud and loyal, billionaire Connor Levorico has always followed the principals of his hardworking grandfather. On the night of his death, his grandfather reveals one final secret and Connor makes a promise. Connor and Liz find themselves on the same reckless path, looking for buried heirloom jewels, in a tiny out-of-the-way village in southern Italy. Unexpected heat flares quickly between them, until this modern-day treasure hunt turns dangerous, forcing Liz and Connor apart. But not even Connor's wealth can prepare him for the sudden change that will impact his life forever. As he claws his way out of the darkness, the lure of the jewels won't go away. Can Connor convince Liz to return for one more shot at finding the jewels? He's prepared to risk everything, even his heart, to ensure she agrees.Liz fights back, not sure who to trust. Her heart was left in tatters last time. Why would she risk it again?