One Starry Christmas Night

Barbara Hannay

Dec 2025 · Outback Christmas Book 2 · Bolinda · Narrated by Fiona Macleod

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The former soldier's holiday homecoming takes a twist when he sees his childhood crush. Bea Fraser never thought she'd return to Wirralong, but when her grandmother breaks a hip, the devoted schoolteacher rushes back to help. She's not expecting to bump into Jaxon Hooper – her quiet, brainy childhood classmate who's now an Army Intelligence officer on leave. Jaxon leaves the job he loves to move closer to his gran who helped raise him. Her health is declining, and he doesn't want her to be without family. He and Bea bond over their shared love for their grandmothers but are shocked to discover the two women are sworn enemies. Why? Cautiously, they investigate the feud. While enjoying local festivities, including a holiday market, Bea tries to deny the growing attraction while Jaxon dares to dream they can build more. She's been betrayed and is slow to trust. But as the holiday lights shine and old rivalries simmer, Bea and Jaxon discover that sometimes the best gifts are the ones you don't see coming.

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About the author

Barbara Hannay, a former high-school English teacher, has written more than 40 books since her first publication in 1999. With more than 12 million copies sold worldwide, her novels have been translated into 26 languages, and have earned her five RITA nominations from Romance Writers of America. Hannay won a RITA award in 2007 and has won two Australian Romantic Book of the Year awards. Hannay lives in Townsville with her writer husband and enjoys being close to the Coral Sea, the stunning tropical scenery and colourful characters, all of which find their way into her popular stories.

Fiona Macleod is a gifted actor and narrator. She has studied with renowned NY acting coach Jack Waltzer and the Chekhov Actors’ Training Institute. Fiona co-founded the theatre company The Other Tongue, which has toured internationally. Her TV work includes My Life is Murder, Wentworth, Offspring, 7 Types of Ambiguity, Paper Giants 2, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and A Dangerous Method. Film credits include Roy Hollsdotter Live and Noise, winner of an AFI Award.

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