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“Heart of the River” Book Tour

I have one last event to promote “Heart of the River”. Seaford Library will be hosting me as part of the Onkaparinga Libraries Wordfest 2024. Books will be on sale by Dymocks Glenelg so you can buy a book and have it signed!

Praise for “Heart of the River”

“I truly felt transported to the communities affected by the 1956 Murray River flooding and all else happening at the time. I highly recommend this wonderful, tender and well-crafted story that inspired, educated and uplifted me. Without question, it deserves 5 stars.” – Cindy L Spear

“The premise is compelling, the plot is refreshing, the characters are interesting and the backdrop is dangerous, overall this captivated all my reading senses and then some. It’s fascinating when a talented author uses a part of real history that sets the scene and tone of the narrative and adding a love story with a difference brings a new dimension to it.
The creation of a historical romance that is collectively heartfelt, emotional, dramatic and thrilling is a winner in my eyes. 4.5/5 stars.” – Craig at Happy Valley Booksread.

As floodwaters rise, can their love bring a fractured community together?

Mildura, Northern Victoria – 1956

Isabel Hayward has ambitions of being a great chef. But cooking for the locals at the country pub she and her mother run doesn’t allow for experimenting with haute cuisine.
When she meets local farmer Matteo Sorrenti, their connection is instant and intense – much to the displeasure of Ross Burrows, one of the regions wealthiest sons, who has been keen on Isabel since they were kids.
Isabel and Matteo’s blossoming relationship has challenges to overcome: their cultural differences, prejudice, Ross’ jealousy, and the worst flood in Australia’s history.
As the Murray River rises to its peak, threatening the Sorrentis’ farm and the Haywards’ pub, secrets are revealed that show Matteo, Isabel and Ross are inextricably linked by their fathers’ wartime experiences. Will the secrets their fathers kept threaten Isabel and Matteo’s relationship? Or can their love break down the remnants of prejudice left behind by the war?

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