“Wallaby Lane” By Maya Linnell

Who doesn’t love a good rural romance set in a picture-perfect Australian country town? We know there will be sublime scenery, colourful characters and hopefully a ‘happy ever after’ for our leading lady and country gentleman. Yet we know the path of […]

“Here One Moment” By Liane Moriarty.

During uncertain and tumultuous times, throughout the centuries, wise and  frequently world-weary humans have pondered the meaning of life. The timelessly sage and eternally reverberating words of renowned English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616), speak as much to us […]

“The Search Party” By Hannah Richell

On paper, a May Day weekend spent glamping in the windswept, wild and ethereally beautiful environs of Cornwall, in the South West of England and adjacent to the fierce and mesmerising Atlantic Ocean, sounds like the stuff of most of our daydreams. […]

#SheReviews The School Run By Ali Lowe

One of a plethora of conundrums facing all devoted and conscientious parents throughout Australia (if they have the financial means) is the decades-old debate of whether to send  their children to a public or private school. Fees for the luxury of a […]

#SheReviews Yellowface By Rebecca F. Kuang

The eternally profound and classy playwright, William Shakespeare (1564 – 1616) wrote, in the ethereally noble and cautionary tale of “Hamlet”, cuttingly of ambition as a character trait. He tells us that “The very substance of the ambitious is merely the shadow […]

Great Reads For Mother’s Day

I’m a sucker for a great book on Mother’s Day or any day really. It’s all I really need to keep me happy. From women’s fiction to fantasy, historical to nonfiction and a little romance there is a book to suit every […]

#SheReviews Sisterhood By Cathy Kelly

Human relationships are, at-times, the most complicated and non-transparent of beasts. Abuse, manipulation and even betrayal may occur. Other times, the fine webs of human connections encapsulate the noblest of interactions, and are full of unending decency, loyalty, love and kindness. Family […]

#SheReviews The Other Bridget By Rachael Johns

The beautiful and timeless existence of love can surely never be doubted. Even a mere slither of love can cast undiluted and dazzling light onto an otherwise murkily dreary day. Further, romantic love illuminates millions of lives throughout the world every day. […]

Australian Romance Readers Awards

Recently I was lucky enough to win a Cinderella ticket to the Australian Romance Readers Association Gala Awards Dinner. ARRA, as it is known, tallies the votes of readers who choose from many different categories: best banter to favourite couple, favourite historical […]

#SheReviews Ripper By Shelley Burr

Australian country towns are, going on initial appearances, a frontier embodiment, and time capsule of, deeply embedded old-fashioned customs, values and relationships…….or are they? There are some Australian country towns that exist as a veritable mirage of their ‘glory days’. Days long […]

Books Every Young Woman Should Dive Into In Their 20s

Entering your 20s is a transformative period filled with self-discovery, growth, and exploration. It’s a time when young women navigate the complexities of adulthood, forge their identities, and embark on new adventures. Amidst this journey of personal development, books can serve as […]

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