Wanted: wife and mother Distinguished city surgeon Andrew Montgomery is the new doctor in a small town, and the new guardian to his young nephew, Cory. Out of his depth in his role as a single dad, he turns to beautiful nurse Georgina Lewis for help. Andrew is enchanted by Georgina—she is wonderful with Cory, devoted to her patients and absolutely perfect for Andrew. He never envisaged staying in the Australian Outback, but now he’s not sure he wants his old life back. His future is here, in the town that has become his home… with the woman who has captured his heart.

Single Dad, Outback Wife - Amy Andrews Distinguished city surgeon Andrew Montgomery is the new doctor in a small town, and the new guardian to his young nephew, Cory. Out of his depth in his role as a single dad, he turns to beautiful nurse Georgina Lewis for help. Andrew is enchanted by Georgina — she is wonderful with Cory, devoted to her patients and absolutely perfect for Andrew. He never envisaged staying in the Australian Outback, but now he’s not sure he wants his old life back. His future is here, in the town that has become his home...with the woman who has captured his heart. Wedding At Sunday Creek - Leah Martyn Medical director Jack Cassidy doesn’t expect a red carpet when he arrives at Sunday Creek’s Outback hospital, but he’s taken aback by English doctor Darcie Drummond’s frosty reception! Darcie knows she needs to make up for their shaky start, but she’s flustered by Jack’s absurdly good looks and wild masculinity. Still recovering from her last relationship, she can’t be tempted into another. But could this Australian doc be the man to soothe away Darcie’s past hurts and help her love again? At The Cattleman’s Command - Lindsay Armstrong Rugged Australian Tom Hocking’s reputationis legendary throughout the Outback — as a breaker of horses and a wooer of women. So wedding planner Chas has made up her mind to keep out of his way while she organises his sister’s wedding. But there’s nowhere to hide at the Hocking homestead. And from the get-go theirs is a love/hate relationship as Chas tries to resist Tom’s intoxicating good looks. She’s got far too much to lose to place herself at this cattleman’s command!

Single Dad, Outback Wife Distinguished city surgeon Andrew Montgomery is the new doctor in a small town, and the new guardian to his young nephew, Cory. Out of his depth in his role as a single dad, he turns to beautiful nurse Georgina Lewis for help. Andrew is enchanted by Georgina - she is wonderful with Cory, devoted to her patients and absolutely perfect for Andrew. He never envisaged staying in the Australian outback, but now he's not sure he wants his old life back. His future is here, in the town that has become his home...with the woman who has captured his heart. The Outback Doctor's Surprise Bride Locum doctor James Remington never stays in one place for long. But the warmth of the people in this welcoming outback community is starting to make it feel like home - and so is nurse Helen Franklin. James has found it easy to win over the locals in Skye, but Helen proves to be much more of a challenge. Helen's protected her heart for so long that she doesn't know if she's ready to open it up to this charming but temporary doctor. All James knows is that Helen makes him want something he's never wanted before - a home and family. Top Notch Surgeon, Pregnant Nurse They were strangers - but in his arms, Beth Rogers forgot her past for one amazing night. She never expected to see her sexy English lover again. However, he turns out to be hotshot surgeon Gabe Fallon - and nursing manager Beth will be working with him to save the lives of two little girls! Then Beth discovers she's pregnant! And Gabe makes it clear that no child of his will grow up without a father...

Making the doctor his bride Penhally Bay is a world away from everything Dr. Eloise Hayden knows. But this forensic specialist has come to Cornwall's coast to find justice. Gorgeous police inspector Lachlan D'Ancey partners with Eloise on the case and finds himself mesmerized by this stunning Australian. But he fears that his daughter will become embroiled in the investigation. He can't stand in the way of justice, but he's torn between his duty to his career, his duty to his only child and a newfound duty to the woman he's falling in love with. Eloise soon realizes that the single dad needs her help—together, they may be able to find an answer. Only then can Lachlan ask Eloise the most important question of all….

Love and Intimacy in Contemporary Society reflects on relationships in contemporary society and the role of love and intimacy in framing lives. The book draws on sociological perspectives, cultural sociology and gender theory perspectives. It looks at how love and intimacy is experienced differently and intersected by gender, ethnicity, race and sexuality. This book aims to encourage people to understand theories of intimacy, emotions and desire by examining these concepts contemporaneously and cross-culturally. It also explores how love and intimacy is experienced by young people and how it is impacted by age. It looks at its representation in the media and film and focuses on how gender, ethnicity and sexuality offer different perspectives on love and intimacy. The book shows how relationships are impacted by social networking and new technologies and the opportunities and challenges posed by these new platforms for building relationships. Finally, the book examines how intimacy has become commercialised in late capitalism and how that acts to change relationships. The book is written in an accessible way and explores a range of theoretical debates and contemporary research around emotions, which can be useful for undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral study.

When love comes to town… Artisan blacksmith Ned Harrow lost his wife and gained a son, all in the space of a day. Since then, he’s been caring for his son, Ollie, and working to rebuild his business. When his neighbour’s visiting goddaughter offers to help, she’s a lifeline and so much more. Ned knows the beautiful and fun-loving Lola isn’t staying long, but she’s impossible to resist and his heart is cracking wide open. Actress Lola Darcy has never hit the big time and she’s beginning to wonder if she ever will. She’s in-between auditions when she visits her godmother in Wirralong. The country life and adorable baby she can sing to is a balm to her heart that’s been wounded by so many rejections. Lola loves caring for the sweet babe next door, and his eye candy father makes the visit even better. As Lola and Ned become friends and perhaps more, the part of a lifetime beckons. Should she follow her dream or create new ones in Wirralong?