Where There's Smoke
Apr 2026 · Allen & Unwin
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The best second-chance love story! One no-strings-attached, irresponsible night with a handsome stranger that ended up changing Mackenzie's life forever. Now she has to decide if she tells Ewan about that night and risk ruining his relationship and her professional reputation, or keep the truth a secret. For readers who eat up Rachael Johns, Maya Linnell and Mandy Magro.
Mackenzie Knight has her life on track. She runs a successful business and life is going pretty smoothly - until Ewan Campbell shows up unexpectedly and rocks her boat.
The last place Ewan wants to be is at a meeting with the wedding planner his fiancée had to have. He regrets coming along even more so after he realises that he and the wedding planner have an almost-forgotten history together.
Now Mackenzie faces a dilemma—does she reveal the secret that could ruin his relationship and her business reputation by telling him? Or does she choose silence and continue to go about her nice, uncomplicated life?
Whatever her decision, Mackenzie knows it will have a lasting impact on all of their lives. Could a second-chance love story be in her future?
Praise for Karly Lane:
'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' – Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away
'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' – Ms G's Bookshelf
'... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' – Better Reading
'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life.' – Blue Wolf Reviews
'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' – Beauty and Lace
'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' – Mrs B's Book Reviews
'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' – Canberra Weekly
Mackenzie Knight has her life on track. She runs a successful business and life is going pretty smoothly - until Ewan Campbell shows up unexpectedly and rocks her boat.
The last place Ewan wants to be is at a meeting with the wedding planner his fiancée had to have. He regrets coming along even more so after he realises that he and the wedding planner have an almost-forgotten history together.
Now Mackenzie faces a dilemma—does she reveal the secret that could ruin his relationship and her business reputation by telling him? Or does she choose silence and continue to go about her nice, uncomplicated life?
Whatever her decision, Mackenzie knows it will have a lasting impact on all of their lives. Could a second-chance love story be in her future?
Praise for Karly Lane:
'Perfect to read on a plane, train or beach-side holiday.' – Reading Writing and Reisling on The One That Got Away
'I absolutely couldn't put The One That Got Away down ...' – Ms G's Bookshelf
'... a compelling, fast-paced and engaging read with heart and substance.' – Better Reading
'If you are looking for a good holiday read, then definitely choose For Once In My Life.' – Blue Wolf Reviews
'A seriously wonderful book ... perfect if you are looking for something to make you smile and touch your heart.' – Beauty and Lace
'A country reading delight, Wish You Were Here is the perfect book to enjoy this summer season. You can't go wrong with a Karly Lane novel and this latest one was no exception.' – Mrs B's Book Reviews
'Heart-warming ... an enjoyable read that will be warmly welcomed by fans of Australian romance writing.' – Canberra Weekly
The best second-chance love story! One no-strings-attached, irresponsible night with a handsome stranger that ended up changing Mackenzie's life forever. Now she has to decide if she tells Ewan about that night and risk ruining his relationship and her professional reputation, or keep the truth a...
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May 4, 2026
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About the author
Karly Lane lives on the beautiful mid-North Coast of New South Wales, and she is the proud mum of four children and an assortment of four-legged animals.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's confident she can add referee, hostage negotiator, law enforcer, peacekeeper, ruiner-of-social-lives, driving instructor and expert-at-silently-counting-to-ten to her resume.
When she isn't at her keyboard, Karly can be found hanging out with her beloved horses and dogs, happily ignoring the housework.
Karly writes Rural and Women's Fiction set in small country towns, blending contemporary stories with historical heritage. She is a passionate advocate for rural Australia, with a focus on rural communities and current issues. She has published twenty-six books with Allen & Unwin.
Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses, Six Ways to Sunday, Someone Like You, Fool Me Once, Something Like This, Take Me Home, Once Burnt Twice Shy, A Stone's Throw Away, Wish You Were Here, Time After Time, For Once in My Life, The One That Got Away, Twist of Fate, Needle in a Haystack, Rumour Has It and the bestselling Callahans of Stringybark Creek series: The Wrong Callahan, Mr Right Now and Return to Stringybark Creek. Where There's Smoke is her twenty-seventh novel.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's confident she can add referee, hostage negotiator, law enforcer, peacekeeper, ruiner-of-social-lives, driving instructor and expert-at-silently-counting-
When she isn't at her keyboard, Karly can be found hanging out with her beloved horses and dogs, happily ignoring the housework.
Karly writes Rural and Women's Fiction set in small country towns, blending contemporary stories with historical heritage. She is a passionate advocate for rural Australia, with a focus on rural communities and current issues. She has published twenty-six books with Allen & Unwin.
Her bestselling novels include North Star, Morgan's Law, Bridie's Choice, Poppy's Dilemma, Gemma's Bluff, Tallowood Bound, Second Chance Town, Third Time Lucky, If Wishes Were Horses, Six Ways to Sunday, Someone Like You, Fool Me Once, Something Like This, Take Me Home, Once Burnt Twice Shy, A Stone's Throw Away, Wish You Were Here, Time After Time, For Once in My Life, The One That Got Away, Twist of Fate, Needle in a Haystack, Rumour Has It and the bestselling Callahans of Stringybark Creek series: The Wrong Callahan, Mr Right Now and Return to Stringybark Creek. Where There's Smoke is her twenty-seventh novel.
Karly Lane lives on the beautiful mid-North Coast of New South Wales, and she is the proud mum of four children and an assortment of four-legged animals.
Before becoming an author, Karly worked as a pathology collector. Now, after surviving three teenage children and with one more to go, she's c...
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