Great Southland Series by Mary Hawkins

Just before her father's funeral, Kate Farnley discovers a terrible secret. A horrible injustice has been committed, and it is up to her to make it right. If things remain as they are, her father's estate will go to her scheming cousin, Percy, who plans on forcing her to marry him. An innocent man will spend his life as a prisoner in Australia. And the intriguing stranger, Adam Stevens, will disappear from her world forever... moreJust before her father's funeral, Kate Farnley discovers a terrible secret. A horrible injustice has been committed, and it is up to her to make it right. If things remain as they are, her father's estate will go to her scheming cousin, Percy, who plans on forcing her to marry him. An innocent man will spend his life as a prisoner in Australia. And the intriguing stranger, Adam Stevens, will disappear from her world forever. Will Kate and Adam be defeated by Percy's evil schemes? Or will they be able to join forces and find their hope in the Great Southland? The Great Southland Series includes: Faith in the Great Southland: Book 1 Hope in the Great Southland: Book 2 Love in the Great Southland: Book 3 Great Southland Gold: Book 4 less

Living in an arranged marriage, Beth understands she will never have her husband's love. William has known her since she was a child, but he also has made it quite clear that he believes unspeakable lies about her character-and about their son. Resigned to making the best of a difficult situation, Beth works to create a home with her husband in the wilderness of Australia. But she can't stop wondering why God seems so distant-and why she can't gain the approval of those she loves... moreLiving in an arranged marriage, Beth understands she will never have her husband's love. William has known her since she was a child, but he also has made it quite clear that he believes unspeakable lies about her character-and about their son. Resigned to making the best of a difficult situation, Beth works to create a home with her husband in the wilderness of Australia. But she can't stop wondering why God seems so distant-and why she can't gain the approval of those she loves. When a huge brush fire threatens to destroy all she has worked so hard to build, will her dreams turn to ashes? Or will Beth discover a miracle of love in the Great Southland? less

When her mother was killed on the American frontier, Patricia Casey's life turned upside down. Her father left for the gold fields of California. Her brother fled to Australia, also seeking gold - and now she's crossing the Pacific to search for him. Patricia accidentally injures a man in the Australian bush. She is drawn to the recovering Tim Hardy, who shares her sense of humor - and, she suspects, understands her pain as well... moreWhen her mother was killed on the American frontier, Patricia Casey's life turned upside down. Her father left for the gold fields of California. Her brother fled to Australia, also seeking gold - and now she's crossing the Pacific to search for him. Patricia accidentally injures a man in the Australian bush. She is drawn to the recovering Tim Hardy, who shares her sense of humor - and, she suspects, understands her pain as well. But their blossoming friendship is cut off when Patricia is unjustly accused of malicious injury and threatened with prison. Will Patricia ever be vindicated? Will she find the friendship and love for which she yearns? Or will riches in gold keep her from finding the true treasure God has for her? less