The Way Back: A new contemporary outback romance for 2026 from a bestselling and award-winning author, perfect for readers of Virgin River and Karly Lane

· Sold by HarperCollins Australia
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This book will become available on December 1, 2026. You will not be charged until it is released.

About this ebook

Award-winning author Janet Gover returns with a standalone romance about grief and redemption, of family, love ... and a dinosaur called Rufus. Perfect for readers of Karly Lane.

The outback isn't for the faint of heart...

Joe Hamilton is struggling to run Red Rocks, his family cattle station in the Kimberley, after a mustering accident left his father in a wheelchair, and Joe is overwhelmed with guilt.

When a cyclone exposes a rare dinosaur fossil, Joe may have found a way to save the failing property.

Dr Natasha Gray fled a promising career as a palaeontologist in London to escape a scandal. Joe finds her working in a tiny local museum and enlists her help. As they work together at the isolated dig, she wonders if this harsh land holds the promise of a better future.

When they discover that the fossil hides a secret worth millions, accusations of theft and broken trust threaten her reputation all over again ... Will she stay and fight this time?

With family and love on the line, can Joe get to the truth and earn redemption? And can he convince Natasha that she doesn't have to return to England to find the peace she craves?

Award-winning author Janet Gover returns with a standalone romance about grief and redemption, of family, love ... and a dinosaur called Rufus. Perfect for readers of Karly Lane. The outback isn't for the faint of heart... Joe Hamilton is struggling to run Red Rocks, his family cattle station in ...

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About the author

Janet Gover grew up in outback Australia, surrounded by wide open spaces, horses... and many, many books.When her cat lets her actually sit in her chair, she writes stories of strong women, rural communities and falling in love. Her novel Little Girl Lost won the Epic Romantic Novel of the Year Award presented by the Romantic Novelists' Association in the UK, and she has won or been shortlisted for awards in Australia and the USA.As Juliet Bell, in collaboration with Alison May, she rewrites misunderstood classic fiction, with an emphasis on heroes who are not so heroic. Her favourite food is tomato. She spends too much time playing silly computer games, and is an enthusiastic, if not always successful, cook.Janet loves to hear from readers—so do drop her a line. http://janetgover.com/ www.facebook.com/janetgoverbooks/ Twitter: @janet_gover

Janet Gover grew up in outback Australia, surrounded by wide open spaces, horses... and many, many books.When her cat lets her actually sit in her chair, she writes stories of strong women, rural communities and falling in love. Her novel Little Girl Lost won the Epic Romantic Novel of the Year A...

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