The Mackenzies Series by Diana Fraser

After an itinerant and lonely childhood, art restorer Lucia yearns for what other people have—a home, husband and children. There is no way she’s going to get involved with a commitment-phobe again. Guy takes the concept of a commitment-phobe to a whole new level—but with good reason. He’s been running from his emotions since his wife’s death... moreAfter an itinerant and lonely childhood, art restorer Lucia yearns for what other people have—a home, husband and children. There is no way she’s going to get involved with a commitment-phobe again. Guy takes the concept of a commitment-phobe to a whole new level—but with good reason. He’s been running from his emotions since his wife’s death. But their lives become entwined when Lucia proves his ‘forgery’ is genuine and reveals a mysterious past from which neither can escape… The Real Thing is the new book 1 in The Mackenzies series. less

Single mother and café manager Lizzi Burnett has moved on from her abusive ex-husband and is determined to never be vulnerable again—even if that mean not trusting anyone. And she doesn’t… not even Pete, who she first meets emerging from the lake like a kiwi Daniel Craig. Pete has moved to New Zealand’s Mackenzie country to start afresh... moreSingle mother and café manager Lizzi Burnett has moved on from her abusive ex-husband and is determined to never be vulnerable again—even if that mean not trusting anyone. And she doesn’t… not even Pete, who she first meets emerging from the lake like a kiwi Daniel Craig. Pete has moved to New Zealand’s Mackenzie country to start afresh. But some things he can’t leave behind… The Lakehouse Café introduces the Connelly family—Liz’s siblings—who feature in New Zealand Brides, a new series beginning June 2017. less