Southern Cross Ranch Series by Barbara Hannay

Deep in the Outback, nestled in Star Valley, lies Southern Cross Ranch, home to the McKinnon family... A hot and dusty cattle station is the last place Charity Denham thought she'd end up searching for her missing brother -- but she won't leave until she discovers where he is.... Kane McKinnon lives and breathes the Outback... moreDeep in the Outback, nestled in Star Valley, lies Southern Cross Ranch, home to the McKinnon family... A hot and dusty cattle station is the last place Charity Denham thought she'd end up searching for her missing brother -- but she won't leave until she discovers where he is.... Kane McKinnon lives and breathes the Outback. When Charity lands on his doorstep with her cute English accent, she simply blows him away! But Kane's keeping a secret, one that Charity is dangerously close to discovering.... less

Dear Ask Auntie, The loneliness of the Outback is driving me crazy. I'm two hundred kilometers from the nearest nightclub, and it's so hard to meet guys. The few dates I've had have been spectacularly forgettable, but now I've met a wonderfully warm, funny and clever man over the Internet and I'm in love. I want to dash off to the city to meet him, but all my life I've been accused of being too hasty and impulsive, so I'm seeking guidance. What do you advise? Marooned in Mirrabrook

Sarah Rossiter has been in love with rugged cattle station owner Reid McKinnon for years. They'd been happy together until Reid suddenly broke things off—leaving Sarah puzzled and heartbroken. In fact, Reid had discovered something that made him swear never to be a husband or father. Now, when Sarah decides—reluctantly—to start a new life away from Star Valley, Reid knows he must act or risk losing her forever... moreSarah Rossiter has been in love with rugged cattle station owner Reid McKinnon for years. They'd been happy together until Reid suddenly broke things off—leaving Sarah puzzled and heartbroken. In fact, Reid had discovered something that made him swear never to be a husband or father. Now, when Sarah decides—reluctantly—to start a new life away from Star Valley, Reid knows he must act or risk losing her forever. But will she still be willing to marry him once she knows the dark secrets his family has hidden…? less