Australia Series by Mary Hawkins

With one quick, tragic car accident, Abigail loses her family and fiance and finds herself desperately alone. Broken in body and in spirit but hoping nonetheless for a new beginning, Abigail accepts a job as a housekeeper for the Stevens family on their farm outside Brisbane, Australia. She also assumes a new identity: Perhaps as Gail Brand she can face the future unafraid... moreWith one quick, tragic car accident, Abigail loses her family and fiance and finds herself desperately alone. Broken in body and in spirit but hoping nonetheless for a new beginning, Abigail accepts a job as a housekeeper for the Stevens family on their farm outside Brisbane, Australia. She also assumes a new identity: Perhaps as Gail Brand she can face the future unafraid. Through the patient and loving understanding of Jim Stevens, his mother, and aunt, Gail is forced to relive her nightmares amid a maze of puzzling coincidences. Will Gail ever accept the past for what it is? Will her search for a new tomorrow ever end? less

Hilda Garrett has watched the man she loved marry someone else. Then her father died. Now she's discovered that her father wasn't her birth father after all. While she manages her family's sprawling farm in Australia, Hilda is determined to discover the identity of her birth parents. But every clue leads to a dead end, and Rance Telfor, the young minister who is helping with her search, must leave to resolve his own mysterious past... moreHilda Garrett has watched the man she loved marry someone else. Then her father died. Now she's discovered that her father wasn't her birth father after all. While she manages her family's sprawling farm in Australia, Hilda is determined to discover the identity of her birth parents. But every clue leads to a dead end, and Rance Telfor, the young minister who is helping with her search, must leave to resolve his own mysterious past. Hilda knows that her friendly feelings for Rance have grown into a lasting love. She also understands, however, that until they complete their search for yesterday, they cannot face the future. less

Beth and Arthur Canley-Smith were married in their teens but their marriage has not grown with them. In fact, their differences have led Art to desert Beth and their two children. Now confined to a wheelchair after a disabling accident, Art believes he has killed Beth's love for him for good. Only reluctantly he agrees to let Beth take him home to be with the children once again... moreBeth and Arthur Canley-Smith were married in their teens but their marriage has not grown with them. In fact, their differences have led Art to desert Beth and their two children. Now confined to a wheelchair after a disabling accident, Art believes he has killed Beth's love for him for good. Only reluctantly he agrees to let Beth take him home to be with the children once again. Day after uncertain day, it's clear Art and Beth are changing, but is their love for each other strong and real? Moreover, does their marriage have a chance to survive? less