Patchwork Family in the Outback. Сорейя Лейн

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      The final piece of his family puzzle?

      Arriving in Bellaroo Creek, teacher Poppy Carter isn’t quite prepared for the hard task ahead of her. But a school under threat and a class of unruly children is a breeze compared to single father Harrison Black, who’s proving more of a challenge than she could ever have anticipated!

      Since his wife abandoned him and their children, Harrison has learned the art of keeping his distance—and new teacher Poppy doesn’t seem to understand boundaries! But when a storm traps them both together, Harrison begins to wonder whether Poppy just might make the perfect addition to their little family….

      BELLAROO CREEK!

       Three brave women, three strong men… and one town on the brink

      Bellaroo Creek in the Australian Outback is a town in need of rescue! So the arrival of three single women and a few adorable kids is exactly the injection of life it needs. Are the town and its ruggedly gorgeous cattlemen prepared for the adventure ahead?

      One town, three heart-warming romances to cherish forever!

      THE CATTLEMAN’S READY-MADE FAMILY

      by Michelle Douglas

      MIRACLE IN BELLAROO CREEK

      by Barbara Hannay

      PATCHWORK FAMILY IN THE OUTBACK

      by Soraya Lane

      Dear Reader,

      Writing can be a very solitary business. I love what I do, but sometimes I miss the human contact of a regular job! This book was unique to write, though, because the town of Bellaroo Creek was devised not just by me, but by two other wonderful authors.

      This is the third book in the Bellaroo Creek series, about a town that is in desperate need of new residents. Many small towns in rural Australia struggle with their population, which has led to some innovative ideas to breathe fresh life into communities.

      Bellaroo Creek is a town that all the locals are passionate about saving, but in the end everything hinges on finding a sole-charge teacher for the local primary school. In this book you’ll meet heroine Poppy Carter—a young woman who leaves the city to start afresh in rural Australia.

      Poppy has had her share of heartbreak, which is why she does everything in her power to stay clear of sexy single dad Harrison Black. Little does she know that Harrison is as determined to stay alone as she is…only, things don’t always go to plan.

      I hope you enjoy this story and, if you’ve read the two books in the series before it, enjoy being back in Bellaroo Creek, as well!

      If you’d like to know more about me or my books, visit my website, www.sorayalane.com.

      Soraya

      Patchwork Family in the Outback

      Soraya Lane

       www.millsandboon.co.uk

      Writing for Mills & Boon is truly a dream come true for SORAYA LANE. An avid reader and writer since her childhood, Soraya describes becoming a published author as “the best job in the world” and hopes to be writing heartwarming, emotional romances for many years to come.

      Soraya lives with her own real-life hero on a small farm in New Zealand, surrounded by animals and with an office overlooking a field where their horses graze.

      For more information about Soraya and her upcoming releases visit her at her website, www.sorayalane.com, her blog, www.sorayalane.blogspot.com, or follow her at www.facebook.com/SorayaLaneAuthor.

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      This book is dedicated to my incredible support crew… My mother, Maureen, because I wouldn’t be able to write one book without you helping me with the “little emperor” on a daily basis, and Natalie and Nicola for our fabulous emails and chats. I’m so lucky to have you all in my corner.

      Contents

       CHAPTER ONE

       CHAPTER TWO

       CHAPTER THREE

       CHAPTER FOUR

       CHAPTER FIVE

       CHAPTER SIX

       CHAPTER SEVEN

       CHAPTER EIGHT

       CHAPTER NINE

       CHAPTER TEN

       CHAPTER ELEVEN

       CHAPTER TWELVE

       CHAPTER THIRTEEN

       CHAPTER FOURTEEN

       CHAPTER FIFTEEN

       CHAPTER SIXTEEN

       EPILOGUE

       EXCERPT

      ARE YOU OUR NEW TEACHER?

       Do you love children and like the idea of running a small country school?

       Do you want a fresh start in a welcoming rural town?

       Do you want to be a cherished part of our community?

      Then come visit us in Bellaroo Creek! If you’re a dedicated teacher capable of running our small school, then we’d love to meet you. Rent a home for only $1 a week and help to save our school and our town.

CHAPTER ONE

      POPPY