Can their love heal the shadows of the past?
After losing her family in a tragic fire when she was a child, Amelia Price has battled to put the shattered pieces of her life back together. Even so, she's never felt like she belongs anywhere, and she longs for stability and love. When a mysterious letter turns up at her apartment with hints that she'll uncover the truth behind what happened all those years ago if she goes to the sleepy, picturesque town of Riverside, she sets off on a journey to tropical Far North Queensland.
Jarrah King owns and runs the Riverside Roadhouse. He loves the simpleness of country living, and the fact it gives him complete anonymity. Over the years he's made a life for himself under a new name, however his past has never stopped haunting him.
When a sassy blonde takes up the new cook position, he can't help but be drawn to her vivacious personality. But he can tell there's also pain hiding underneath her bubbly facade and he longs to erase those shadows. However, lowering his defences to let her in may risk his new identity, as well as everything he holds dear.
Can Amelia show him that love is worth the risk? Or will the secrets of their entwined past tear them apart forever?
PRAISE FOR MANDY MAGRO:
'If you're looking for the perfect romance to curl up with, you can't go past Jillaroo from Jacaranda. Steamy, heartfelt and quintessentially Australian, this was an absolute delight.' - Better Reading
'The land is always a key feature in Mandy Magro's books and Jillaroo from Jacaranda is set to a spectacular Aussie landscape ... A staple summer read.' - Mrs B's Book Reviews
One of Australia's most cherished storytellers, Mandy Magro calls Hobart home, where she lives with her husband Des, their daughter Chloe Rose, two adored pooches, Sophie and Sherlock, and their much-loved cockatiel, Buddy Holly. Surrounded by the dramatic beauty of Mount Wellington, sparkling waterways and the wild charm of Tasmania's rugged landscapes, Mandy is finding endless inspiration in what she describes as heaven on earth. A passionate romantic and keen observer of the human heart, she writes emotionally rich stories that celebrate love, resilience, family and the enduring power of hope. Whether she's transporting readers to the sweeping Australian outback, where the scent of eucalyptus lingers and horses thunder across sunburnt paddocks, or weaving tender contemporary romances filled with second chances and unforgettable characters, Mandy's novels capture the essence of Australian life with warmth, authenticity, heart and soul. Beloved for her evocative storytelling and deeply emotional narratives, Mandy continues to enchant readers with stories that linger long after the final page is turned.To find out more, visit Mandy on her website.You can also follow Mandy on her Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Photography Credit: Chloe Rose Magro
Alicia is perhaps best known to audiences as the vivacious and witty Kat on ABC's hit teen series Dance Academy, which continued with feature film success in 2017's Dance Academy: The Movie. More recent screen credits include the recurring role of Karlie in Screentime/Channel Ten's Playing for Keeps Season 1 and a guest role in Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries.